Vandal Factory
@vandalfactory.bsky.social
Arts & activism podcast.
How's your hope? How's your anger?
Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Podbean/YouTube our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
Hosted by Natalie Quatermass & Henry Raby
https://linktr.ee/vandalfactory
How's your hope? How's your anger?
Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Podbean/YouTube our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
Hosted by Natalie Quatermass & Henry Raby
https://linktr.ee/vandalfactory
Our latest episode features Alexia from Destroy Boys!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
August 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our latest episode features Alexia from Destroy Boys!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
Did you hear about the naughty ex-headteacher who got arrested?
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
July 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Did you hear about the naughty ex-headteacher who got arrested?
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
New episode out now!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
July 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
New episode out now!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
We took a break from recording the latest podcast...
July 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We took a break from recording the latest podcast...
Featuring Palestinian poet Farah Chama and Brazillian musician LIEV, chamaeleon explore identity and resistance.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Featuring Palestinian poet Farah Chama and Brazillian musician LIEV, chamaeleon explore identity and resistance.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
New podcast out now!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
June 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
New podcast out now!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
February 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
January 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
January 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode #28: Joy Is Resistance!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
January 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Episode #28: Joy Is Resistance!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
January 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
For the 2024 UK general election, we released the ACTIVIST ARTS MANIFESTO.
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
January 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
For the 2024 UK general election, we released the ACTIVIST ARTS MANIFESTO.
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
In episode 26 we met two amazing Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
January 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In episode 26 we met two amazing Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Passionate poet Shareefa Energy and insightful film-maker Richard Weston were guests on episode #25.
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
January 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Passionate poet Shareefa Energy and insightful film-maker Richard Weston were guests on episode #25.
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
Live from 2024's Manchester Punk Festival!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
January 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Live from 2024's Manchester Punk Festival!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode #23: Decorated with Solidarity.
Natalie & Henry interviewed Clara & Flora about their Music for Science project and the situation under the new Argentinan government.
Then we speak to @redladder.bsky.social about We’re Not Going Back, a fierce show about women in the Great Strike.
Natalie & Henry interviewed Clara & Flora about their Music for Science project and the situation under the new Argentinan government.
Then we speak to @redladder.bsky.social about We’re Not Going Back, a fierce show about women in the Great Strike.
January 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Episode #23: Decorated with Solidarity.
Natalie & Henry interviewed Clara & Flora about their Music for Science project and the situation under the new Argentinan government.
Then we speak to @redladder.bsky.social about We’re Not Going Back, a fierce show about women in the Great Strike.
Natalie & Henry interviewed Clara & Flora about their Music for Science project and the situation under the new Argentinan government.
Then we speak to @redladder.bsky.social about We’re Not Going Back, a fierce show about women in the Great Strike.
In episode #22 we spoke to two musicians.
@andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social is an occult comedian, and metalhead musician.
Johnny Campbell is folk singer usually found rambling up a hill. His new album of field recordings explores radical history through song.
Now picture them in a sitcom together
@andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social is an occult comedian, and metalhead musician.
Johnny Campbell is folk singer usually found rambling up a hill. His new album of field recordings explores radical history through song.
Now picture them in a sitcom together
December 28, 2024 at 11:13 AM
In episode #22 we spoke to two musicians.
@andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social is an occult comedian, and metalhead musician.
Johnny Campbell is folk singer usually found rambling up a hill. His new album of field recordings explores radical history through song.
Now picture them in a sitcom together
@andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social is an occult comedian, and metalhead musician.
Johnny Campbell is folk singer usually found rambling up a hill. His new album of field recordings explores radical history through song.
Now picture them in a sitcom together
Our first episode of 2024 featured the legendary comedian, activist and trouble-maker Mark Thomas!
We also spoke to Seth from @foldfm.bsky.social whose album We Do Not Forget is a top banger here at VF HQ.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts, YouTube or our website!
We also spoke to Seth from @foldfm.bsky.social whose album We Do Not Forget is a top banger here at VF HQ.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts, YouTube or our website!
December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Our first episode of 2024 featured the legendary comedian, activist and trouble-maker Mark Thomas!
We also spoke to Seth from @foldfm.bsky.social whose album We Do Not Forget is a top banger here at VF HQ.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts, YouTube or our website!
We also spoke to Seth from @foldfm.bsky.social whose album We Do Not Forget is a top banger here at VF HQ.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts, YouTube or our website!
Disability Arts & Activism Special!
We took a trip to the People's History Museum to see their exhibition Nothing About Us Without Us. We speak to Vincent Laws and Gill Crawshaw, and Natalie shares her own experience of being a disabled artist.
We took a trip to the People's History Museum to see their exhibition Nothing About Us Without Us. We speak to Vincent Laws and Gill Crawshaw, and Natalie shares her own experience of being a disabled artist.
December 18, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Disability Arts & Activism Special!
We took a trip to the People's History Museum to see their exhibition Nothing About Us Without Us. We speak to Vincent Laws and Gill Crawshaw, and Natalie shares her own experience of being a disabled artist.
We took a trip to the People's History Museum to see their exhibition Nothing About Us Without Us. We speak to Vincent Laws and Gill Crawshaw, and Natalie shares her own experience of being a disabled artist.
Palestine Solidarity Special 🇵🇸
In December 2023 we released this special 2-parter featuring over a dozen Palestinian artists and their allies discussing poetry, film, theatre and music.
www.vandalfactory.co.uk/palestine-so...
In December 2023 we released this special 2-parter featuring over a dozen Palestinian artists and their allies discussing poetry, film, theatre and music.
www.vandalfactory.co.uk/palestine-so...
December 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Palestine Solidarity Special 🇵🇸
In December 2023 we released this special 2-parter featuring over a dozen Palestinian artists and their allies discussing poetry, film, theatre and music.
www.vandalfactory.co.uk/palestine-so...
In December 2023 we released this special 2-parter featuring over a dozen Palestinian artists and their allies discussing poetry, film, theatre and music.
www.vandalfactory.co.uk/palestine-so...
Our first live episode was at Big Up! Festival at the Tetley.
We interviewed photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz about community work. Recorded in front of a live audience!
We interviewed photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz about community work. Recorded in front of a live audience!
December 13, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Our first live episode was at Big Up! Festival at the Tetley.
We interviewed photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz about community work. Recorded in front of a live audience!
We interviewed photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz about community work. Recorded in front of a live audience!
The Seeds & The Tools!
In episode #17 Peyvand Sardeghian makes her first of many appearances. We discuss local anti-fascist action and a community project about food.
In episode #17 Peyvand Sardeghian makes her first of many appearances. We discuss local anti-fascist action and a community project about food.
December 10, 2024 at 2:20 PM
The Seeds & The Tools!
In episode #17 Peyvand Sardeghian makes her first of many appearances. We discuss local anti-fascist action and a community project about food.
In episode #17 Peyvand Sardeghian makes her first of many appearances. We discuss local anti-fascist action and a community project about food.
Anarchist Artwork is Fun!
In episode #16 we interviewed CJ, the brains behind Black Lodge Press.
We discussed artwork, anarchism and adventures.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
In episode #16 we interviewed CJ, the brains behind Black Lodge Press.
We discussed artwork, anarchism and adventures.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
December 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Anarchist Artwork is Fun!
In episode #16 we interviewed CJ, the brains behind Black Lodge Press.
We discussed artwork, anarchism and adventures.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
In episode #16 we interviewed CJ, the brains behind Black Lodge Press.
We discussed artwork, anarchism and adventures.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode #15 was busy!
We talked about grief, the Writers and Actors strikes in the USA, the @middlechildhull.bsky.social & Milk Presents show Modest and attacks on the Freesom Theatre.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
We talked about grief, the Writers and Actors strikes in the USA, the @middlechildhull.bsky.social & Milk Presents show Modest and attacks on the Freesom Theatre.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
December 7, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Episode #15 was busy!
We talked about grief, the Writers and Actors strikes in the USA, the @middlechildhull.bsky.social & Milk Presents show Modest and attacks on the Freesom Theatre.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
We talked about grief, the Writers and Actors strikes in the USA, the @middlechildhull.bsky.social & Milk Presents show Modest and attacks on the Freesom Theatre.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!