Enough About Me

In this episode of Enough About Me, Lewis sits down with novelist and critic Rachel Connolly to discuss her work and the state of contemporary culture. The conversation dives deep into the psychological trap of constant phone connectivity, the liberating clarity of silent retreats, and why protecting an independent mind requires a disciplined routine.Together, they interrogate the modern publishing industry's demand for didactic storytelling, exploring why real art requires embracing the raw, un-sanitized realities of human behavior over safe moralizing. Later, the two look at the class divides fueling online neurodivergence trends, share a raw look into the mechanics of a personal "victim spiral," and engage in a spirited debate over the politics of London's wild swimming spots, proving why normal audiences are starving to be taken seriously.

In this episode of Enough About Me, host Lewis Brown sits down with Janey Starling (Co-Director of Level Up) for an unflinching interrogation of institutional violence, bodily autonomy, and capitalist cooptation.Moving from the front lines of direct action and prison abolition, to counter-culture and creative resistance. Janey talks about running the DIY feminist punk band Yakkie, navigating the flaws of the modern music industry, and how '90s grunge alternative scenes can offer blueprints for non-toxic masculinity.

In this episode of Enough About Me, Lewis sits down with award-winning poet and novelist Sean Hewitt to discuss his latest book, Open Heaven. The conversation explores the bittersweet reality of teenage queer infatuation, the torturous hope of loving someone who might be straight, and how heartbreak is ultimately the collapse of the stories we write in our own heads. Moving beyond literature, the two delve into their shared antagonism toward school authority, the surreal world of internet "looksmaxing," a mutual hatred for soulless modern architecture, and why we desperately need to return to valuing civic spaces and manual craftsmanship.

In this episode, Lewis talks to Aydin Dikerdem, a Labour councillor from Wandsworth. He talks about his councils ambitions plans to tackle the housing crisis in the local area, what it means to unseat the Tories locally, how local government can change people's lives and why staying and fighting for what you believe is important for the future of the Labour party.

In this episode, Lewis talks to Paul W Fleming, the Equity General Secretary. They talk about the difference between trade unions in the UK and America, the pros and cons of a close shop, the challenges facing the industry and importance of the BBC.

In this episode, Lewis sits down with musician and host of the Straight Diva podcast, Su I Think, for an insightful exploration of the modern creative landscape. Su shares the unfiltered reality of being an up-and-coming artist and explains why, in today’s digital age, musicians must also embrace multiple roles, including content creation to survive and thrive.The conversation dives into the hustle required to "make it" in the industry, Su’s upcoming project I'm Not Rich Enough to Have Shame, and the importance of choosing peace.