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Jive Buddies

Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery

Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor.Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast

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Episode 88: Tony Riccardi - A Deep Dive into a Top...

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2026/03/17

Tony Riccardi returns to the podcast to tell us how he puts his music together for weekenders and freestyles. Hear how he uses "guidelines" instead of "playlists". Guess the magic track that he played at Swish. Find out why 40 Years is such a special song for him. This is going to be a deep dive into a DJ's thoughts!Chapters: Tony's first DJ gig [1:07] How to put a playlist together [2:50] Avoiding "same old, same old" music [6:15] Using guidelines, instead of playlists [9:10] Getting the floor

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Episode 87: Bethan & Dan - Finding Modern Jive as a...

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2026/03/10

We met a cheeky married couple early in their dance journey, and wanted to know what made them go (spoiler: Tiktok!), what their first class was like, and how it fits into the rest of their social life. There's a lotta laughs in this episode!Chapters: How did you find out about dancing? [0:45] Beginner's class expectations [3:50] Bethan whisked away while Dan stuck on his own [5:20] Dan finds private lessons [7:00] First couple of freestyles [10:30] Comparing themselves to the original TikTok

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35:49

Episode 86: Nic Lewis - Kicking Off Her Classes in...

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2026/03/03

New Ceroc teacher Nic Lewis has recently started her classes at the relaunched Burton-upon-Trent venue, owned and operated by Ceroc Inspire. We chat with her to find out whose idea it was, what she did to advertise it, and hear about her solutions in adapting to the unique challenges of this venture. Chapters: Intro First gig at Ashbourne [1:05] Creating social group to get to know each other [2:00] Dancing in a pub [3:10] Social group going to Northwich [4:20] Background to opening Burton

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29:22

Episode 85: Season 2 Favourites

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2026/02/24

What a year it has been! We look back at some of our favourite episodes and highlights of a fantastic year of interviews and fun and laughter!Listen to our favourite episodes: NRG weekender review with Jan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4omCoRNYe0Mvz3FvxdWdVN?si=Glj84gMxQIODJPs-v3eCdw Lucy's Me-Time story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VtDX2y9Sa8piouslcEUca?si=iXJtYpIsSCOusyWdJYttag The love for Essie Jo:

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Episode 84: Martin - The Collective Euphoria of Dance

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2026/02/17

Martin tells us about his love of disco and trance music and how he's trying to find the moments of "collective euphoria" in Ceroc. His sports psychologist background gives us unique insights into different learning experiences, micro-expressions and how there's a third person when you dance as a couple. It's a fascinating discussion!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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31:49

Episode 83: Holly - Sensual Connections in Dance

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2026/02/10

Holly joins us again for a fascinating discussion on sensual connection in dance. It's an open and honest conversation and we were brave enough to bring up the famous George Bernard Shaw quote "dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire".Listen to Holly's thoughts on other forms of dance connection at https://open.spotify.com/episode/64Y1OLgDVL738Wv6mubdC0?si=gbNML4RuR8CXRAjquqwHfg Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at

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37:57

Episode 82: Rickie & Zoe - Early Ceroc Impressions...

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2026/02/03

We discover how the young Rickie and Zoe got into Ceroc. Their first experiences were scary, but one enjoys it and the other one loves it! Listen to their thoughts on this joint activity. Stay tuned for their news at the end!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 81: Jordan Fellows - Follows His Dreams

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2026/01/27

Jordan travelled across the country to follow his dream. Hear how he went from the East Midlands to South Wales via chill-out events in the Bristol area to owning a franchise in Somerset. It's an inspirational story of how a young man's dream became a reality.Listen to an interview with his co-owner, Shannon Finn, at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d6oWd2wqbICYfEAc98nt6 Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to

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44:55

Episode 80: Barry Watson - Pushing the Boundaries

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2026/01/20

The Jive Buddies meet up with teacher Barry Watson to hear how he brings in his bachata and zouk influences, with other techniques and insights, into his classes and workshops. There's also a fascinating discussion about the future of Ceroc. But first, we find out what Barry was doing as a kid for entertainment, how he got blackmailed into line dancing and his professional dance background. What an intriguing journey for this Scottish lad! Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at

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Episode 79: New Year's Eve at Stockport with Kate

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2026/01/13

Kate joins us for the New Year Eve's celebrations with Revolution Dance at Stockport Town Hall. We tell you about the reception, the venue, the dancers and the Auld Lang Syne. And there's a few words from Janey and Keith Davies too!Listen to Janey talk about the preparation she does for all her freestyles at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rxIA1OWF24QHCqFdeBRV9?si=OhIPADemSFyOqopADVVPAQ Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you

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Episode 78: David Rokov - The Journey to Utopia

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2026/01/06

David Rokov, along with his wife Val and DJ Vince Silva, created the Utopia brand of chilled music. Hear about the people, dance styles and tunes that influenced and helped fashion this very successful mix of chilled music and dancing.Listen to a review of the Lux weekend 2025 at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PGUXXrJSmNDBFYpAUfFuM Find out more about the upcoming 2026 Pure weekend, also organised by David Rokov, at https://www.pureweekend.co.uk/ Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow

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27:41

Episode 77: Sarita - A Beginner With An Unusual Heritage

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2025/12/30

The Jive Buddies meet a new beginner, Sarita, at their local Ceroc venue and she says she "loves it"! We find out what her background is, how her first class went, and what she thought of her first freestyle at Burton Town Hall.Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 76: Sue O'Reilly and her Ceroc Heaven Angels

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2025/12/23

Our special guest, Sue O'Reilly, is the franchise owner of Ceroc Heaven in Nottinghamshire, but we wanted to find out how the Heaven Angels came about. There are many names, such as Prosecco Angel, Devine Angel, Suggestive Angel and Angel Faux-Pas. Find out what Sue O'Reilly and Paul's angel names are!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 75: Debi - Dancing as Therapy

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2025/12/16

The Jive Buddies bump into a researcher and creative arts therapist, and wonder what that is all about. Listen to the benefits of dance; learn what "social prescription" is; hear what we can do to get more people into this happy hobby.Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 74: Matthew Butler - Getting the Dancing Bug

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2025/12/09

The Jive Buddies speak to Matthew Butler again to find out ideas on how to keeping people dancing by catching the dancing bug. Listen to some of the games that Matthew does in his classes, and what kind of social activities bring a sense of community. It's a great conversation - what keeps you dancing?Buy your Fuego dance shoes with a 10% discount at https://fuegodance.com/discount/JIVEBUDDIES10 Listen to Matthew's ideas on Etiquette at

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Episode 73: Chris & Joanne - Weekender Virgins

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2025/12/02

The Jive Buddies spoke to two newbies about their first experience of a Ceroc weekender, after they went to Ceroc Bliss at Norbreck Castle in Blackpool. Find out what they talked about in the car on the way up, who they met there and what they'd do differently next time!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 72: Holly - An Exploration of Connection in...

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2025/11/25

It's a very different episode today! The Jive Buddies talk to their favourite guest, Holly, on the topic of "connection in dance". Listen to her thoughts about the physical, musical and emotional connection. It's a fascinating discussion as we all learn a bit more about our favourite hobby.Hear Holly talking in an earlier episode about Etiquette on the dance floor at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TPr7LAPqfcvj3iPTlE2e0?si=uJ8Hc82tQOmv8vfPJbm_aQ Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow

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Episode 71: Shannon Finn - From Le Roc Dancer to...

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2025/11/18

Listen to Shannon Finn's story of how she got dragged by her mum to a Le Roc class and fell in love with jive dancing. After taking a break, she entered the world of Ceroc, doing competitions, co-teaching in workshops before co-owning a franchise in Somerset. It's a great story!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 70: Steph - Nerves Before My First Freestyle

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2025/11/11

Sometimes, you just have to go for it! Listen to Steph talk about how she just up and went to her first Ceroc class, how she learnt to enjoy letting go, and how she overcame her nerves at her first freestyle!Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

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Episode 69: Lee and Dawn Perrott - Fun and Games at...

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2025/11/04

Whilst at the Rock Bottoms weekender, the Jive Buddies interview the well-loved teacher pairing, Lee and Dawn, to find out how they got started and what makes their crazy classes so much fun!Listen to the review of the Rock Bottoms 2025 weekender at https://open.spotify.com/episode/385msM1geODZy0c3TMLhQv?si=T8Hg2fIbQpmEf4lg4N2row Go to our Facebook page to see the rehearsal of the Pyjama Class and the performances of Lee and Pheonix at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast. Hit our

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