Rotherham Real Talk

Rotherham Real Talk Rotherham Real Talk: Spotlighting the people of Rotherham.

Hosted by Daryl Horsfall, we explore the stories of inspiring locals, from business owners to community heroes.

15/12/2025

Are you on the naughty list or the good list this year? Full episode now live go see what Santa has to say and go visit down at the Hospice

12/12/2025

🎄COMING SOON

🎅 A Very Special Christmas Episode is Coming to Rotherham Real Talk! 🎙️✨

We’ve managed to secure the busiest man in the world this month…
Yes, SANTA is joining us on the podcast! 🎄❤️

He’s taking a break from the North Pole to chat all about the incredible Winter Wonder Garden at Rotherham Hospice, running until the 21st December.

In this magical festive episode, we talk:
✨ The elves
✨ The toy workshop
✨ Christmas spirit
✨ Why Santa LOVES the Winter Wonder Garden
✨ And a special message for Rotherham families

You won’t want to miss this one!
Make sure you’re subscribed, it’s dropping VERY soon! 🎧🎅

Go down and support the Hospice and visit the Winter Wonder Garden - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-wonder-garden-tickets-1759329234099

👇 Know a family who would love this Christmas special? Tag them!

Don’t forget we are always looking for new guests for the podcast so reach out if you’d be interested or know anybody that might be.

06/08/2025

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!

Stepping Into Confidence: The Heart of Rotherham Dance Centre
with guest Debbie from Rotherham Dance Centre 💃✨

In this feel-good episode, we sit down with Debbie to talk all things dance, confidence, and community. From supporting little ones taking their first steps into the world of movement, to adults rediscovering their spark, Rotherham Dance Centre is creating a space where everyone belongs. 💛

👣 We chat about:
➡️ Building confidence through dance
➡️ Mental health and movement
➡️ What keeps RDC at the heart of the local community
➡️ And the incredible people behind the magic!

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, click the link in bio or search Rotherham Real Talk to tune in.

📢 Know someone who loves dance or has a great Rotherham story to share?
Tag them below or get in touch, they could be our next guest!

01/08/2025

🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re dancing into the heart of the community with Debbie from Rotherham Dance Centre - Studio 1 💃🕺

For years, RDC has been inspiring generations of local dancers — from little ones taking their first steps, to championship performers taking the stage. In this upcoming episode, Debbie shares the story behind the centre, how dance transforms lives, and what it means to build confidence and community through movement.

✨ Passion. Dedication. Rhythm. Community. This one’s got it all!

📅 Full episode drops soon, keep your eyes (and ears) peeled.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

👇 Know someone who’s part of the RDC family or just loves local success stories?

Tag them below and let’s celebrate the power of dance in Rotherham!

30/07/2025

🎙️ Sneak Peek – Episode Coming Soon!

We’re honoured to be sitting down with the Mayor of Rotherham in our upcoming episode of Rotherham Real Talk!

From civic duties to community passion, we’re going behind the scenes with the Borough’s First Citizen to hear about the journey, the role, and the people making a difference in our town.

🗓️ Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

👇 Know someone with a great story to share? Get in touch

22/07/2025

🐾 Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re chatting with Kelly, founder of Wag N Bone Adventures, a local business that's helping Rotherham’s pet parents keep their dogs happy, healthy and well-behaved 🐶

Since starting the business in 2017, Kelly’s built a thriving team offering dog walking, home boarding, training, and behaviour support for your four-legged friends 🦴

In this episode, we talk:
✨ Why she started the business
📈 The challenges and rewards of growing her team
🐕 What a week looks like in the world of professional dog care
🏘️ And how her work supports both animals and their owners locally

📅 Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss it!

👇 Know a dog lover or local business owner who’d love this story? Tag them below!

Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

We’re chatting with Kelly, founder of WagnBone Adventures - Walking, Home Boarding, and Behaviour Services, a local business that's helping Rotherham’s pet parents keep their dogs happy, healthy and well-behaved

Since starting the business in 2017, Kelly’s built a thriving team offering dog walking, home boarding, training, and behaviour support for your four-legged friends

In this episode, we talk:
-Why she started the business
-The challenges and rewards of growing her team
-What a week looks like in the world of professional dog care
-And how her work supports both animals and their owners locally

Episode drops soon on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
Follow us so you don’t miss it!

Know a dog lover or local business owner who’d love this story? Tag them below!

16/07/2025

🌟 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – Rotherham Real Talk 🎙️

In this powerful and personal episode, we sit down with the incredible Sarah Cattell, a true inspiration right here in Rotherham.

Sarah shares her journey from a successful career within the council to receiving a life-changing diagnosis that forced her to press pause… but not for long. 💪

She opens up about her treatment journey, rebuilding her life, launching not one but TWO businesses, all while being a full-time mum and supporting young people in care.

This episode is all about resilience, reinvention, and real life, and you don’t want to miss it.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform
📺 Or watch the full episode on YouTube – link in bio!

👇 Know someone who needs to hear this story? Tag them below!
📩 Got a story or a guest to recommend? Get in touch, let’s keep the real talk going.

10/07/2025

🎙️ Coming Soon on Rotherham Real Talk…

Get ready for one of our most powerful episodes yet 💬
We’re sitting down with Sarah Cattell, a local woman whose story of resilience, recovery, and reinvention will leave you feeling inspired.

After building a successful career with Rotherham Council, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn with a life-changing diagnosis. But that wasn’t the end — it was the start of a whole new chapter.

🌟 From her treatment journey…
💼 To launching her own business…
👩‍👧 To supporting children in the care system…
🚀 To planning her next big venture…

…Sarah’s story is about more than survival — it’s about strength, purpose, and starting again.

📅 Episode drops soon — don’t miss this one.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

👇 Know someone who needs to hear this? Tag them below.

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