Shining a light on Bishop's Stortford

Real local stories, told by the people who live them.

Trusted local voices and community-led conversations with the businesses, clubs, charities and people that make our town a great place to live and work.

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James O'Donnell, host of the Bishop's Stortford Community Podcast
James O'DonnellHost & Founder
About the podcast

Hi, I'm James O'Donnell, host of the Bishop's Stortford Community Podcast.

I've lived in Bishop's Stortford since 2024 with my young family, and I have strong roots in the town, having attended The Bishop's Stortford High School.

I created BSCP to connect people, support local businesses, and build something genuinely positive for the town I now call home.

The podcast spotlights the people, businesses, clubs and charities that quietly make Bishop's Stortford better. It's about real conversations, local pride, and shining a light on what makes our community a great place to live.

Run as a Community Interest Company

Sponsorship that supports more than advertising.

Because BSCP is a CIC, backing the podcast means backing the town. Here's where that support goes.

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Funds ongoing production

Keeps cameras rolling and new episodes coming, so more local stories get told.

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Gives grassroots groups a voice

Charities and community clubs get a proper platform to reach local people.

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Keeps it free and accessible

Every episode stays free to watch and listen to, for everyone in the community.

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Supports long-term storytelling

Builds a lasting record of the people and projects that make the town what it is.

Back the podcast

Be one of a small number of local businesses backing local stories. A trusted, community-led way to stay visible.

Become a sponsor

Be featured on the podcast

Doing something interesting in Bishop's Stortford? Come and tell your story in a relaxed conversation.

Apply to be a guest
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Questions, answered.

What is the Bishop's Stortford Community Podcast?
It is a community-led podcast, run as a Community Interest Company (CIC), sharing real local stories from Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding Hertfordshire and Essex area. It is hosted by James O'Donnell and champions local businesses, charities, clubs and people.
Where can I listen or watch?
Every episode is free. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes are released regularly.
Is it free to be a guest?
Yes. If you are doing something positive in Bishop's Stortford you can apply to be featured at no cost. It is a short, relaxed conversation, with no scripts or hard selling.
Who can be a guest on the podcast?
Local businesses, charities, community groups, sports clubs and people with a genuine connection to Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area.
How can my business sponsor the podcast?
A small number of local sponsor places are available. Register your interest on the Sponsors page and James will be in touch. As a CIC, sponsorship helps fund production and keeps every episode free.
Is the podcast a charity or non-profit?
It is run as a Community Interest Company (CIC), which means it reinvests in supporting the local community rather than making private profit.