This week, we are delighted to welcome another returning guest to The Hurt Locker, in the colour and shape of comedian, writer, and performer, Trevor Lock.

Tuning in from deepest, darkest Peru, Trevor and Yinka have a very open and philosophical conversation on mental health experiences, life itself, with a focus on a listener's question on what contentment is.

Shout-out to loyal listener, Leila, for your question that sparked most of this episode.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to anxiety, panic attacks, and bereavement.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant, Trevor, please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Website
• Reality Games

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This week, Yinka is delighted to welcome back fellow Scouser, Keith Mullin (The Farm), to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

In EP21, we covered the fact that, as well as being a talented musician, composing iconic riffs to INDIE anthems such as Groovy Train and All Together Now, Keith is a proud academic, composer, and writer, but navigating learning and life wasn't easy as a young lad in Liverpool.

Now, several months later, for EP50, we invite Keith back to discuss the outcome of a long period of assessments, now he's received a diagnosis, alongside exciting news for his work at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) and of course an exclusive catch-up on all things The Farm related in 2025.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and other mental health reflections.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant Keith Mullin please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• The Farm Linktree
• The Farm Website
• New Single. Feel The love (Take Control).
• Academic publication LIPA

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome viral sensation and top comedian, Karl Porter, to open up about his mental health experiences.

After his superb goal celebration impression, which went viral back in late 2023, Karl shares how it catapulted him to become a full-time professional comedian and content creator with over 500,000 followers.

Karl also reflects on his upbringing in Salford, how the support and bonds he has with his amazing single mother and three older brothers have shaped him, and finally, how he's learnt to take the plunge in being open about his mental health.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, abandonment, and references to suicide.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about the brilliant Karl Porter - please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Linktree
• Karl Porter & Friends - A Stand Up Comedy Documentary
• YouTube channel

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This time, we're off to Cork to welcome award-winning and much-loved comedian, Chris Kent, as he opens the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.

In this friendly yet frank episode, Chris shares how and why he sought support for his mental health challenges, including struggles with negative thoughts and depression—despite his evident rise in the comedy scene.

TRIGGER WARNING: This open conversation includes discussions of depression and references to suicide.

If you're experiencing mental health difficulties, please reach out for help. In an emergency, call 999. To speak to someone, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant Chris Kent, check out the links below:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube

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This time, we're delighted to welcome British American Asian European comedian, actor, model, and creative force Rick Kiesewetter to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.

In a wonderful and wide conversation with Yinka, Rick reflects on how many key life experiences have shaped him into the father, man, and multi-talented performer he is today.

From his experiences of transracial adoption from his native Japan to the US, to growing up in white rural communities, to travelling the globe as a performer with a blend of national identities, Rick explains how he has managed these many varied challenges and any pain he went through along the way.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of abandonment, transracial adoption, racism, and divorce.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about the brilliant Rick Kiesewetter - please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Facebook

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Beaming into a rather chilled living room in South Essex... We're delighted to welcome one of the most exciting rising talents in comedy, Pat Smith, to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Pat joins us reclined and reflective for an open and friendly chat on a range of mental health experiences, including tales from his time in the army and the start of various businesses that led to him pursuing his calling in comedy full-time.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, depression, suicide, PTSD and addiction.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about the brilliant Pat Smith - please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• TIKTOK

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Recording from a roomy yet remote studio shared between New York, Preston and Liverpool... We're delighted to welcome esteemed comedian and comedy director, Stuart Laws to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Stuart, a self-proclaimed private person and people-pleaser shares with Yinka how his comedic material has become much more personal and vulnerable following a recent late diagnosis of autism and how, post-diagnosis, he has changed his focus and perspective on his mental health experiences.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, depression and late diagnosis of autism.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about the brilliant Stuart Laws - please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Website
• YouTube

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025

As we close our mini-series focusing on the higher risk prostate cancer poses the Black community, Yinka provides a recap and a number of reflections on the guests we've had on and spoke to alongside his personal journey in getting tested for prostate cancer.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our brilliant guests who have given their time in supporting this series and raising awareness:

• EP 41: Keith Morgan- Associate Director of Black Equity at Prostate Cancer UK
• EP 42: Moggsy, Nick and Troy
• EP 43: Alfred Fagan
• EP 44: Our three previous Hurt Locker guests: Nathan Caton, Michael Akadiri and Dane Baptiste.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares discussions on prostate cancer and associated health risks

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK - please check out the below links:

• Website
• Campaign to change national guidelines for Black Equity- Please sign and show your support now!
• Risk Checker
• Specialist Nurses Contact No: 0800 074 8383
• TRANSFORM Trials

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