After a long hiatus - we're back! This new episode frames the journey of Lent and explores true and long-lasting spiritual freedom. If you want to watch this episode and engage in the conversation around it, you can sign up to my Patreon via joshualukesmith.com. You also get a ton of other perks. Grateful. It's good to be back!…

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I had the absolute JOY of sitting down with Scott Erickson who's an incredible artist, speaker and creative curate. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation such as navigating an evolving faith, developing a visual language and learning to say yes to our own stories.You've probably seen Scott's incredible art on IG but if not:https://www.inst…

The latest conversation to drop is with Zoe Clarke-Coats, who amongst many things is a grief specialist. Aquatinted closely with suffering, she is a guide for us upon the tricky terrain of loss and gives incredibly helpful (and hopeful) language for that which is so hard to speak of. Follow Zoe: @Zoeadelle | @sayinggoodbye_charity Join The Pilgrima…

How do you hold your own when everything around you feels like it's falling down? I chopped it up with my brother Mike McGlynn for the latest instalment in our conversations series. Mike is a husband, a father, pastor and a creative juggernaut. He's got a voice and message that I think our generation need and I'm so happy to share this conversation…

Yes my friends! Okay, you're in for a treat with this one. I sat down with my friend Ruth Naomi Floyd who is an exceptional songwriter, Jazz composer and singer and the first African American woman to serve as Founding Director of a university jazz program in the United States. We cover a lot of ground in this chat from the power of beauty to the i…

I had the honour of (virtually) sitting down with John Mark Mcmillan. Not only a songwriter and lyrical mastermind, but John Mark also seems to speak prophetically into our times, each time his new record drops, with poetic depth and honest care for his listeners. We cover a lot of terrain in this conversation and I can't wait to hear what you thin…

We're talking about resistance, indifference and the fight to become our most authentic self. TRIGGER WARNING: The passage of scripture we explore (2 Samuel: 11) involved reference to sexual abuse. Join The Pilgrimage Co - www.thepilgrimage.co Series artwork by Elaine Huston AKA The Hand - www.thehandstudio.com Intro music by TWICEYOUNG Additional …

This episode in our new series dives into the ancient Hebrew story of Samson as a tale of self sabotage and our collective search for belonging. Join The Pilgrimage Co - www.thepilgrimage.co Series artwork by Elaine Huston AKA The Hand - www.thehandstudio.com Intro music by TWICEYOUNG Additional Reading: Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson - David Gro…

In today's episode, the Lancashire poet and performer Beth Nolan sat down for a chat with Luke. Together, they talked about writing lockdown poetry, performing live for the first time and how to keep all your metaphorical plates spinning all at once. Instagram: @bethnolan520 "Take A Breath" poem featured on BBC Radio Lancashire Upload: https://www.…

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We're kicking off a new series with this one, exploring how we view failure and the stories that shape us. Join The Pilgrimage Co - www.thepilgrimage.co Series artwork by Elaine Huston AKA The Hand - www.thehandstudio.com Intro music by TWICEYOUNG

On today's episode, Luke sits down and reconnects with an old friend. Jack Hayes, frontman for The Exhales, came on to talk about living in Glasgow, performing gigs at struggling venues and killing-off old projects to begin new ones. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheExhales/ Instagram: @theexhales Find Jack on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.co…

In this episode of Lukerative, Music lecturer Dr. Les Gillon of the University of Central Lancashire came on to talk about UCLan's very own record label. Luke and Les talked about some of the work the label is doing, the acts that are currently connected with it and some of the interesting projects the label has been behind. "UCLan Recordings Group…

On todays episode, Luke sits down with singer-songwriter Maebh, who has featured on both BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 2 with Joe Wiley. Luke and Maebh share a a candid conversation about music, creative processes and finding inspiration to write diverse music. Instagram: @maebh.music Listen to Maebh: http://maebh.ctcin.bio/ Listen to Luke Smithurs…

Turn up the mic! It's time to talk about radio and share a few key moments from the Radio Star '21 competition, featuring some of the past and present Radio Star competitors. In this episode, Luke is joined by Lizzie Romain, Sean Carey, Rosa Serret, Victoria Martin and Ashley Paul. They talk about what its been like being part of the competition, h…

In this episode, Luke talks about the date for wrapping-up Series 1, the ways in which listeners can have a say in future episodes and potentially starting up a revenue stream. Plus, Luke also shares his recent personal developments and what he has gained from experiencing them. Link to the Radio Star '21 Competition: https://onaircoach.net/radiost…

On today's episode of Lukerative, Oliver Hodgson joined Luke for a chat about being a business founder, owning his own office premises and living the entrepreneur lifestyle, all at 17 years old! Oliver also talked about what its like growing up in Cumbria, as well as some of the highs and lows that led him to starting Platinum Live. Find out more a…

On this solo episode of Lukerative, Luke sits down to reflect on his past projects and also shed some light on finding creative fulfilment. Luke lists 6-steps that will help anyone looking to find some guidance for taking on a new project, either individually or as part of a group. Luke's 6-steps towards creative fulfilment are: 1. Know if it’s a p…

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Today's episode of Lukerative is with Jonny Cosmo, a poet and performer from the city of Preston. Jonny sat down with Luke to talk about his inspirations, philosophy, inner demons and why poetry resonates with him so much. Check out some of Jonny's poetry on Instagram and Facebook. Facebook: Cosmo Conscriptions https://www.facebook.com/CosmoConscri…

Today's episode of Lukerative is with James McAdam and Stephen Dooley from Delac. We talked about their musical inspirations, humble beginnings and how they were choosing to navigate a creative shift in genre. Listen to Delac on all major music streaming services. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MkVSepMMfJrKDOivPEmKM Instagram: @delacmusi…

On today's episode of Lukerative, singer songwriter Kayla Grace sat down for a chat. We talked about her recent signing to a major label, her journey into music and some of the pro's and con's she's encountered whilst using social media. Listen to Kayla Grace on all major music streaming services. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/12dfSc1rVt…

Today's episode is with Jayne and Tom who play in the band, Swamp Chicken. "Swamp Chicken emerged from the canals of Manchester, combining an intriguing blend of funky rock and an addictive groove." We talked about crazy gig experiences, a love for Gin and Tonic, and also what it's like to be a DIY music act. Listen to Swamp Chicken on all major st…

My debut album, The Void dropped on Friday so I wanted to share some thoughts around the making and concept of the album. Listen to the record: https://slinky.to/TheVoid

Episode 2 of Lukerative is with Jonny Foster, who is the lead singer of the Cumbrian Rock band Hardwicke Circus. Jonny sits down with Luke to talk about living the hard rock lifestyle, playing music in some of the UK's toughest prisons and funny experiences on past tours. UPDATE: The St. Cuthbert's Church gig that Jonny promoted has since been post…

Welcome to episode 1 of Lukerative! For this first episode, Luke sat down with singer/songwriter Hollie Gautiér to talk about music, inspirations, lockdown life and the joy of feeding ducks. This interview was recorded on 20/02/21 with Amy Blyth sitting in as a co-host. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing/following the podcast …

Welcome to Lukerative with Luke Smithurst, a show with a tenacious aim to provide a rewarding experience. In this series, Luke will be chatting to a variety of guests from various backgrounds, in order to find out about what has driven them to where they are now. Music courtesy of Lapinou Artwork by Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.…

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