KnapChat

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex welcomes Damien, co-founder of Old School Architects, to share his journey from international practice to building a sustainable design studio rooted in Lincolnshire. From working in London, Sydney, and Germany (including an unexpected stint fronting Germany’s first home makeover TV show) to buying and restoring an old school building as both home and office,...

In this episode of Season Two, Alex sits down once again with Erika and Julian Knight - this time to explore the extraordinary true story behind the book they are writing together. Julian’s journey spans life as an Air Force pilot, a global banker, and...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex sits down with James and Steve from Systematic and its creative sub-brand, oodle, to explore how a 50-year-old business is evolving for the future. From their roots in Caistor to the launch of Oodle in 2023, James and Steve...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex is joined by Jono “Curly” Frary, founder of Curly’s Athletes, to explore how community, sustainability, and sport can come together to change lives. From the family-inspired beginnings of Curly’s to regional events like the Big Green 10k, Jono shares...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex is joined by Emma and Meryl from Uncle Henry’s farm shop, butchery, and café - as well as the Lincolnshire Pork Co, the family’s newest venture - to share the story of how a crumbling set of barns grew...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex sits down with Erika and Julian Knight, the husband-and-wife team behind Fairman Knight & Sons - the UK’s first large-scale insect protein farm. From their reconditioned warehouse in Holbeach, the Knights are transforming surplus supermarket and farm waste into...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex is joined by Sam Metcalf, Editor of The Business Desk East Midlands, to reflect on nearly 30 years in journalism and the changing face of business reporting. Listen to Part 1 From the days of fax and post to...

In this episode of KnapChat, Alex is joined by Sam Metcalf, Editor of The Business Desk East Midlands, to reflect on nearly 30 years in journalism and the changing face of business reporting. Listen to Part 2 From the days of fax and post to...