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LukeODiscusses

by Luke O'Donoughue

Government Politics Philosophy

Season 1

LOD - #7 - Theodore Gimeno: Making a Film

In this episode of LukeODiscusses I am joined by Theodore Gimeno, Film Studies student at the University of Warwick. In this discussion he shares with me what he’s learnt during his studies and how it was to write, direct, and produce his own film ‘Les Paroles du Soir’, in addition to discussions about the wider world of film, politics and aliens.

LOD - #6 - Henry Unterreiner: 3D Printed Construction and Microfactories

In this episode of LukeODiscusses, I am joined by Henry Unterreiner, co-founder, and construction lead at Hyperion Robotics. A 3d Printing Construction company founded in 2019 by a team of passionate academics and professionals in robotics, architecture, and engineering - their mission is to bring efficiency and sustainability to the way concrete is being made

LOD - #5 - Christofer Fisher: Hydroponic Vertical Farming and Space Exploration

In this episode I am joined by Christofer Fisher, founder and CEO of Aztec Farms, Manchester's first hydroponic Vertical Farm. Having been in the Canadian army for 6 years Christofer left wanting to start his own business. After a few years working on solar technology, in 2021, he and his fiancé started Aztec Farms in the South of Manchester and are looking to provide healthy and sustainable produce to the city and its surrounding regions. In addition to hopefully one day providing a farming system for human off-world civilisations.

LOD - #4 - Neil 'Sam' Samworth: Being a Prison Officer and Strangeways

In this episode I am joined by Neil 'Sam' Samworth, a former prison officer who worked at Strangeways in Manchester and Forrest Bank in Salford. Since retiring he has published a book titled 'Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story', started and currently hosts the Real Porridge Podcast, and is set to publish his second book 'Unlocking Strangeways' on the 31st of March 2022.

LOD - #3 - Cameron Greatorex: GearX, Renewable Energy and 3D Printing

In this episode I am joined by Cameron Greatorex, founder of GearX , an organisation developing a clean and accessible alternative to fossil fuels utilising 3d printing technology and magnets.

LOD - #2 - Christian Wakeford: Being an MP, the Conservative Party and Personal Policies

In this episode I am joined by Christian Wakeford, Conservative MP for Bury South, having been elected in 2019, beating the Labour candidate by 402 votes. In doing so, winning Bury South for the Conservative Party for the first time in the 21st Century.

LOD - #1 - James Frith: Being an MP and the Labour Party

In this episode I am joined by James Frith, former Labour MP for Bury North, serving from 2017 – 2019. James was a member of the Education Select Committee, and chaired the All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospice and End of Life Care.