Screw this…Let’s try something else

About

“A podcast of hope filled stories that could genuinely change the world” - Brian Eno Ever find yourself wondering ‘Does everything have to be this broken?’ Join Maryam Pasha and Matt Golding, on a journey of the possible, to visit ordinary neighbourhoods doing something extraordinary. Each episode we’ll meet the folks who’ve had enough and are starting to say: “Screw this… let’s try something else” and are proving there are better ways to approach food, energy, housing and decision making – and then we’ll explore what the country could look like if these ideas spread. From a mission to reboot an emp...

Episodes

• Let’s all get started: 5 steps to action | with Jon Alexander 2026-02-23

  This episode focuses on translating inspiration into action, unpacking 5 common threads advocated by communities. Featuring Jon Alexander and other leaders, it addresses practical steps, necessary collaborators, and overcoming challenges.

• Let’s do politics differently | w. East Marsh United, Cooperation Hull & Our House 2026-02-15

  This episode discusses how communities like East Marsh United and Cooperation Hull are implementing innovative housing, food, and energy projects, and advocating for democratic reform inspired by the 1830s charter movement.

• Let’s create a neighbourhood fit for the future | w. CIVIC SQUARE & Kate Raworth 2026-02-09

  Civic Square shares practical climate, housing, and resilience strategies for future neighborhoods, drawing inspiration from historical social movements. The episode features insights from Kate Raworth on how Doughnut Economics can reshape…

• Let’s all co-own the farm next door | w. Fordhall Farm & Sue Pritchard 2026-02-02

  Siblings Charlotte and Ben Hollins utilized a community ownership model, engaging 8000 individuals to repurchase their organic farm. This model shows potential for broader application in farming and land connection.

• Let’s do food differently | w. Carrick Greengrocers & Jon Alexander 2026-01-26

  Carrick Greengrocers in Northern Ireland transformed their town by creating a successful local food system, revitalizing the high street. Jon Alexander discusses how this community-driven approach, centered on citizen action, can serve as…

• Let’s build our own hope & power | w. Ambition Lawrence Weston & David Tudgey 2026-01-19

  Mark Pepper and residents of Lawrence Weston, Bristol, took initiative by engaging their neighbors and implementing community-led projects, including influencing housing policy, establishing a supermarket, and constructing a wind turbine.…

• Introducing Screw this…Let’s try something else 2025-12-22

  Hosts Maryam Pasha and Matt Golding introduce a series exploring community-led initiatives in food, energy, housing, and decision-making. The podcast features stories of people taking action in their neighborhoods and discusses the potenti…