This is a Token

A Podcast with Alex Monroe

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"I've spent half a lifetime designing and making jewellery, but what really interests me is what it means to other people! This is a podcast where we ask our guest about the piece of jewellery they cherish most of all!"

Alex Monroe

Special Father’s Day Episode

Chris and Freya Bramble Carter

As an extra special Father’s Day episode, Alex (and his daughter Connie) are delighted to introduce the super talented and charming craftspeople and ceramic experts Chris and Freya Bramble-Carter onto ‘This Is A Token.’

Chris has been a feature in the crafts world for a long time, and has taken his love of ceramics and teaching the art form to so many different communities, including teaching inmates at some of the UK’s bigger prisons. Although Alex and Chris have never met, their paths often intertwine as they talk through their careers in the arts world.

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Perfect escape!

I am so In my element whilst out walking in the fresh air listening to this! I have always loved Alex and his jewellery, i work in jewellery and collect it myself too, add to that his calming slightly eccentric nature, and such an array of interesting guests from all walks of life, and it's just such an interesting podcast.

Delightful

Alex is such a lovely host of this podcast that he encourages the nicest conversations with his wonderful guests. Jewellery often has an interesting tale attached to it and this podcast is a fascinating insight into the stories that affect people and things they treasure. I could listen to this all day, pour the tea...

A joy

This podcast is a genuine jewel. Beautiful, authentic chats between Alex, often his (inspirational) daughter, and his guests which span jewellery, family history, interesting trivia and culture. As someone who wears jewellery daily and because each piece resonates with a memory, this really speaks to me. Brilliant stuff!