In episode 7 of I Want to Talk About You, host Tim Russell welcomes an old friend, musician Robert Dillam. Robert - known to his friends as Bob - was guitarist in early 90s Creation Records act Adorable, and is now drummer with Scots folk-rockers The Zephyrs .

After reminiscing about their school years, the two discuss Bob’s life in music, particularly the Adorable years and what it was like being in a hotly-tipped (ooer) band on the world’s coolest record label, and their struggles with that label, the press, and each other. Bob also talks about his second life in The Zephyrs, and how it’s different making music in your 50s from when you’re in your 20s.

It’s a funny, frank, and occasionally chaotic conversation, and all the better for it - the perfect example of what IWTTAY is all about. Big thanks to Bob for taking part in the podcast and for being such an honest, open, and engaging guest!

As usual, if you enjoyed this podcast, check out my previous episodes and please like, share, rate, and subscribe. If you want to collaborate, either as a guest, host, advertiser, or sponsor, get in touch via iwttay.podcast@gmail.com. And look out for episode 8 coming up on 22 April, when I’ll be talking to Tyrone Holt from great lost Manchester band Joanna.

LINKS

Adorable on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xKL0fuDG1P7nivQtPY2fv

Adorable on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adorablecreationrecords

The Zephyrs on Bandcamp - https://thezephyrsuk.bandcamp.com/

The Zephyrs on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Udc8hvR7KHrO9AoblN2IV

The Zephyrs on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thezephyrs

In this episode, Tim Russell talks to Kirsty Smith, founder of one of Thailand’s best known animal rescue nonprofits, The Adoptable Puppy Cafe. Based in Hua Hin, Kirsty has been in Thailand since 2015 and cofounded the organisation some six years ago with her friend and fellow dog-lover Iza, and they’ve gone on to find homes for over 800 abandoned dogs.

Kirsty talks about her beginnings in animal rescue, saving a litter of baby rats from imminent death, and how her career in housing led to her getting involved in rescuing stray dogs and cats. We also talk about the stray dog situation here in Thailand, and how one of the Puppy Cafe’s adoptees is about to become a big film star in the upcoming Thai movie Gohan.

Big thanks to Kirsty for taking the time to talk to me and I hope you enjoy our conversation - if so, please like, share, subscribe and rate this podcast to help IWTTAY and the Adoptable Puppy Cafe get more exposure. And if you’d like to collaborate, email me on iwttay.podcast@gmail.com. I’m always open to guest pitches or suggestions, sponsorship, advertising, and other partnership ideas.

Thank you for listening to this episode, and look out for episode 7 when I’ll be talking to Robert Dillam, guitarist with early 90s indie sensations Adorable and now drummer with Scots folk-rockers The Zephyrs.

LINKS

The Adoptable Puppy Cafe - https://adoptablepuppycafe.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/18MGg7JLRL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theadoptablepuppycafe?igsh=MWY2cGo3cXNmdW9rMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Gohan movie trailer - https://youtu.be/DmUlRxfGg7s?si=mhmEFe4jHYGPUpXg

In episode 5 of I Want to Talk About You, Tim Russell talks to Michael Ruffin about issues related to adult ADHD. Both men were diagnosed with the condition later in life - Tim at 55, Michael at 35. Michael has since gone on to found a nonprofit organisation called Dueling Minds, which provides help and resources for people with ADHD and autism, while in 2025 Tim published a book about his experience of getting diagnosed with ADHD, So That’s What It Was.

In this podcast, the two talk very frankly and honestly about their experiences, about their struggles growing up and with education, employment, and relationships. They also share what they have learned since being diagnosed and talk about how ADHD has affected their lives both for better and for worse.

This episode is an essential listen for adults who are thinking of getting diagnosed or have been already and don’t know what to do next, and is also a very interesting listen for non-ADHDers who want to understand more about the condition and learn about how they can support friends and relatives who do have ADHD.

Big thanks to Michael for taking part, and to you for listening - please make sure to like, share, rate and subscribe to stay informed about future episodes.

For collaborations, please email Tim on iwttay.podcast@gmail.com

LINKS

Tim’s book So That’s What It Was - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FGVZNJV7

Dueling Minds - https://www.duelingminds.org/

Michael’s Twitch channel - https://www.twitch.tv/adhdruids

Michael’s neurodivergency Discord community - https://discord.gg/fyCfnpe864

Michael’s other career as a voice actor - https://druidsvoices.com/