Across a series of short episodes, we go beyond the festival programme to explore the ideas, research and people behind the events. From poetry and stand-up comedy to Pilates, women's health, the science of death and the wellbeing of NHS nurses, each conversation uncovers the stories and ideas shaping how we understand health today.

Hosted by Team London Bridge, the podcast features interviews with poets, comedians, museum directors, festival organisers, local business owners and healthcare professionals. Together, we explore how culture, creativity and community can support healthier lives, and why London Bridge, from Keats's medical training at Guy's to Florence Nightingale's legacy, has long been a place where medicine and innovation meet.

Whether you are attending the festival or simply curious about the intersection of health and culture, Medi-Culture Conversations offers a space to slow down, learn something new, and connect with the ideas behind the programme.

Guests include:

• John Hegley, performance poet and former poet in residence at Keats House

• Dr Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff

• Cindy Belliot, founder of Reform & Vibes

• Laura Tyas, Director of the Florence Nightingale Museum

• Stephen Coats, London Month of the Dead