Kirk & Kirk are releasing a new series of podcasts called “The Eyes Have It”. Co-founder Jason Kirk meets luminaries from the worlds of sport, music, film and fashion in a series of intimate discussions that not only reveal their relationships with eyewear but also broach fascinating and, often, personal subjects.
In the first episode released today on Apple and Spotify, Kirsten Vangsness, otherwise known as Garcia in Criminal Minds, discusses her early forays into acting and the obstacles placed in her way as a young aspiring talent.
Kirsten Vangsness is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her portrayal of FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the CBS drama series Criminal Minds. She portrayed the same character on the spin-off series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.
“When preparing for each episode, I read previous interviews and listened to other podcasts that my guests had done. I found myself seeking out topics that they had not previously discussed and the result was amazing, often touching and emotional conversations, as they gave generously of themselves”.
In episode 2, writer, producer, poet, Kwame Alexander talks about his childhood and his unusual relationship with books. The result is a relaxed and captivating conversation.
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of 39 books, including Rebound, which was shortlisted for the prestigious UK Carnegie Medal.
Guests like NFL star and TV presenter, Jason Bell and musical royalty, Morcheeba, contribute to a series of moving podcasts that invite us closer
into worlds that are often too distant.
Ex-BBC presenter, Nick Coffer, of Boutique Broadcast has produced the podcasts which will be released fortnightly at kirkandkirk.com.
About Kirk and Kirk
Kirk & Kirk was founded by British husband and wife team, Jason and Karen Kirk who, with over a century of optical experience running through their veins, run the business today from their studio in Brighton. intent on brightening our lives one frame at a time, Kirk & Kirk’s featherlight designs come in a kaleidoscopic array of colours, allowing the wearer to reflect their unique personality. No wonder Robert Downey Jnr, Questlove, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily Rabe, Pedro Pascal and Morcheeba are fans.
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