Podcasts presented by Vicky Sayers

Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential horror films of all time. Why are audiences so drawn to horror – and where do we draw the line? In this episode: The Birds (1963), The Exorcist (1973), Don’t Look Now (1974), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Alien (1979), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Funny Games (1997), High Tension (2003), Get Out (2017), A Quiet Place (2018).

Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential films in the Animated Film genre; from Disney classics to Studio Ghibli and beyond. Plus – can “Live Action” of Disney films really do justice to the originals? In this episode: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Fantasia (1940), Bambi (1942), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King (1994), Toy Story (1995), Spirited Away (2001), Persepolis (2007), WALL-E (2008), Coraline (2009), The Red Turtle (2016) and Isle of Dogs (2018).

Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential films from the Western genre. Incredibly popular during the silent film era, the Western was revived in 1939 with John Ford’s Stagecoach, and reached its peak in the 1950s. But are its best days really behind it?

Are you “financially fit”? According to a recent study, the cost of monthly bills is leaving some people forced to cut back on essentials like food, daily travel, and even medication. In this episode of the Share Interview, Vicky Sayers speaks to Mary Johnson – spokesperson for free home management site, Hoppy – to find out how we can improve our financial wellbeing.

We’re living in a world fascinated with the future and what it might bring. But with technology and AI improving all the time, could a “Terminator situation” be on the horizon? Vicky Sayers speaks to Futurologist, Dr Ian Pearson, who says the only way to make sure artificial intelligence doesn’t eventually overtake our own, is for humans to become more like the machines we’re creating. But how realistic is a bionic future for Britain, and the world at large?

Whether you’re always up to date with the latest fashion trends, or you prefer to stick to old favourites, the need for clothing will always be in style. But what does it take to launch a successful fashion brand? And in a time in which many of us are increasingly concerned with the state of the environment, is the clothing industry doing enough to steer away from “fast fashion” towards a more sustainable future? In this episode of the Share interview, Vicky Sayers is joined by Clare Hall-Taylor: Marketing Director Edmund Hillary Brands, a durable clothing range made using natural materials.

Are you a self-confessed procrastinator? Do you thrive on the adrenaline of leaving things to the last minute, or does just thinking about that make you anxious? New research has found that over 60% of us in Britain admit to putting things off - but could procrastinating actually be costing you money? In this episode of the Share Interview, Vicky Sayers is joined by Gemma Pauley, head of Nationwide’s “PayDay SaveDay” campaign.

It’s no secret that women are a little behind when it comes to talking about money. For many women, talking about money can be very uncomfortable. Money is important; there’s no question about it, it gives us economic power – particularly if you’re in a relationship or job that you hate. Financial Times Money Mentor Lindsay Cook, and Lyndsay Wolfe, a Financial Planner from Wolfe Financial Planning, join Esther Mukuro to discuss why it is important to talk about money and how to get the money conversation started.

We’re in the midst of a food revolution, becoming more aware every day of the impact our food choices have not only on our own health, but on the health of the planet. Joining Vicky Sayers in this episode of the Share Interview is co-founder of Green and Blacks chocolate and Whole Earth Foods, Craig Sams. With a lifetime’s worth of experience in the organic and whole foods market, Craig shares his thoughts on the future of organic produce, and his brushes with The Beatles along the way. He also reveals his latest product, Gusto Organic: one of the first natural energy drinks to hit the world market; and made using only premium, organic, Fairtrade ingredients.

“A dog is a man’s best friend” – or so the saying goes. But in the past year alone, there have been just under 2,500 dog attacks on postmen and women – that’s around 47 attacks every week – with some causing permanent, and even disabling, injuries. In this episode of the Share Interview, Vicky Sayers talks to Dr Shaun Davis – Global Director of Safety, Health and Wellbeing at Royal Mail – to find out more.