The Only Thing Certain in Life is a documentary for Heart and Soul on the BBC World Service, presented by the wonderful Rochi Rampal, about learning how to die. Rochi spent 8 months recording an audio diary whilst accessing treatment for a secondary cancer diagnosis. She also spoke to Kevin Toolis, and Ketika Garg about […]
I found a pamphlet of advice for trans masculine people published in 1985 by Lou Sullivan. It had a section called How to Look 30 When You Are 30: about how people often mistake 30 year old trans mascs for 14 year old boys, and what to do about it. So I followed all of […]
I have been the Fellows Co-Ordinator for the Multitrack Fellowship 2022 and 2024. Multitrack is an entry level fellowship for people who face barriers entering the audio industry on the grounds of race, socioeconomic background and/or disability. Multitrack offers 3 months of paid work placements, weekly training, networking opportunities and a ring-fenced BBC commissioning round. […]
BTBBTU is a 7 part narrative series trying to get Bruce Springsteen recognised as a queer icon. I created, produced, and hosted the series (alongside my FABULOUS co-host, the legend that is Holly Casio). It’s an idea I’ve been trying to make for years, and I am so happy to finally get to share it […]
Inspired by my Because the Boss collaborator Holly Casio, I made a zine about crying! You can have a read below, or get in touch and I’ll send you a physical copy ❤
JESSE LAWSON