Flat Whites & Insights
A space for open, honest and vulnerable conversations held over a cup of coffee.
Host Hans, Founder of Cap'N'Chino, is a home barista and mental health advocate, who will be providing the flat whites, whilst his guests provide the insights.
So grab yourself a coffee and take a moment to enjoy these insightful conversations.
Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds
Episodes
45 episodes
S4 E1 | Lara Philippart: An Insight into 'That Park Bench Girl'
In the first episode of Series 4 of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Lara, to discuss her 'That Park Bench Girl' initiative which creates a space for conversations with members of the public focussed on mental health.Lara an...
S4 E2 | Ashleigh Simms: An Insight into ASFA, Coaching & Resilience
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Ashleigh, to discuss AS Football Academy which was established in 2022 and has now grown to 13 teams, based out of Didcot, Oxf...
S4 E3 | Andrew Whitworth-Smith: An Insight into The Cupping Directives
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Andrew, founder of The Cupping Directives, a business that posts and hosts events within the coffee community. And...
S4 E4 | Coffee with E: An Insight into Mentors, Mindset & Community
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by E, manager of the Tree Artisan Cafe in Oxford for a conversation whilst enjoying a cup of one of the cafe's delicious own blends....
S4 E5 | Dan Draper: An Insight into Radio, Podcasting & Mental Health
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Dan Draper to discuss his career as a freelance presenter across radio, podcasts and much more. They dive into Dan's recent experiences on BBC Radio 1, where he went live to the n...
S4 E6 | Martin Freeman: An Insight into Men's Mental Health & Peer Support
Trigger Warning: SuicideIn this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Martin in one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations to be held on the podcast with an insight into suicidality and first hand experience...
Brewed Online | Ryan Moore: An Insight into Blendsmiths
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Ryan Moore, Founder of Blendsmiths.Ryan shares an in...
Brewed Online | Sofia Buttarazzi: An Insight into Spill Tea
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Sofia Buttarazzi, co-founder of
Brewed Online | Sam Reed: An Insight into Brewed Online
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Sam Reed, co-founder of Brewed Online.Sam shares an insigh...
S3 E1 | James Organ: An Insight into Football, Family & Addiction
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by James 'Oggy' Organ, a non league footballer who most recently played at Milton United.They speak about James' 23 year career playing football across Oxfordshire, as well a...
S3 E2 | Jessie Sloper: An Insight into Business, Community & Coffee Trucks
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Jessie Sloper (@jessiescoffeetruck) to share a conversation on work-life balance and running a Coffee Truck Business.Jessie, who is based in Woodcote, set up the Coffee Tr...
S3 E3 | Ryan Goodenough: An Insight into Overcoming Adversity & 'His Mind'
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Ryan, who is the founder of 'His Mind', an organisation created to offer safe spaces for men and children experiencing mental health challenges.https://www.hismind.org/wha...
S3 E4 | Robbie Stelling: An Insight into Journalism, Change & his Father
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Robbie who is a Sports Journalist and correspondent for Hartlepool United, the club he has supported his whole life.Robbie has recently relocated up north to take on this ...
S3 E5 | Ayaz Saboor: An Insight into Coaching, Self-Belief and Identity
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Ayaz Saboor, who is a coach for aspiring lawyers.Ayaz is a former practicing lawyer, who now follows his passion and purpose of coaching graduates into the profession. He ...
S3 E6 | Rianna Tobin: An Insight into Adversity and Living in the Moment
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Rianna Tobin, who works as an Account Manager for Stokes Tea & Coffee in Lincolnshire.Rianna's journey in coffee began as a Barista, but looking for a new challenge sh...
S3 E7 | Roz Ffrench: An Insight into Listening to our Body & Coffee Community
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Roz French, who works as an Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) and Account Manager at Climpson & Sons in London.In this conversation, Roz shares an insight into her journey ...
S3 E8 | Jack Seckham: An Insight into Psychology, Reflection & Identity
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Jack, who heads up a service for Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind.They delve into Jack's career path and what led him to work in the field of mental health, as well as r...
S3 E9 | George Lunn: An insight into Burnout, Risk & Reward and Lotus Cafe.
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by George, who recently took on The Lotus Cafe in Faringdon alongside his partner Rebecca, having decided to leave a career as a professional chef due to burnout.The Lotus Ca...
S3 E10 | Lucy Didcock: An Insight into Restore & Oxfordshire Mental Health
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Lucy, who works for Restore - the mental health recovery charity based in Oxfordshire which Cap'N'Chino has supported since 2019.Lucy provides a summary of the 'WHY' behin...
S3 E11 | Cathy Talbot: An Insight into Health Coaching and Nutrition
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Cathy, who is the founder of 'Wellbeing With Cathy' in which she teaches Yoga and is also a Health Coach, with a focus on nutrition and hormones for her clients.
S3 E12 | Taylor Bedwell: An Insight into Injuries, Recovery and Mindset
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Taylor Bedwell, to discuss his career to date within football. This covers coaching at Procision Oxford, Playing at Step 4 Didcot Town and a frustrating couple of years dealing wi...
S2 E1 | Christian Lawrence: An Insight into Man Management and Addiction
Flat Whites & Insights returns for Series 2!In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Christian, who is currently First Team Manager at Milton United FC. They discuss his career in Coaching, Man Management and...
S2 E2 | Erin Cook: An Insight into Movement, Perspective and Light in Dark
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by his little sister Erin, who is a qualified Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor. They discuss the importance of Movement, Perspective and how she found her Light in the Dark...
S2 E3 | Cassie Jane: An Insight into Dopamine, Good Habits and Social Media
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Cassie, who works in media marketing and founded Maid in Media . They discuss Dopamine levels, Healthy Habits and the impact of Social Media...
S2 E4 | Chloe Harvey: An Insight into Coffee, Creativity & What Matters
In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Chloe Harvey as she shares an insight into her career in the Coffee Industry, and how she credits some of her creativity to her neurodiversity (ADHD). They also touch on what Self...