#248 - Michael Griffith: When Art Meets Activism – From Playwright to Protestor

FREEDOM - LIBERTY - HAPPINESS SUPPORT DOC MALIK To make sure you don't miss any episodes have access to bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either: The paid Spotify subscription here: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: ⁠https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe Thank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: Please note Michael’s internet connection was rubbish. It cut out twice, and there was a significant lag, meaning the conversation was very difficult (trying to avoid speaking over each other), and the sound quality wasn’t great in the last 18 minutes. Apologies. In this episode, I speak with Michael Gray Griffith, a former playwright turned activist, who shares his journey from the world of theatre to advocating for free speech and freedom of choice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael describes how his refusal to segregate audiences based on vaccination status led to his exclusion from the arts community and inspired him to create Cafe Locked Out, a platform focused on telling the untold stories of Australians affected by pandemic restrictions. We explore how art, community, and activism intersect in his work, especially as he documents stories of resilience, loss, and unity from those feeling alienated by mainstream narratives. Ahmad x Links Website Cafe Locked Out IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFFILIATE CODES Waterpure I distil all my water for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, and cooking. If you knew what was in tap water, so would you! ⁠BUY HERE TODAY Use my link, and I get £20 for every distiler sold. Hunter & Gather Foods Seed oils are inflammatory, toxic and nasty; eliminate them from your diet immediately. Check out the products from this great company BUY HERE TODAY Use DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchase with Hunter & Gather Foods. IMPORTANT NOTICE Following my cancellation for standing up for medical ethics and freedom, my surgical career has been ruined. I am now totally dependent on the support of my listeners, YOU. If you value my podcasts, please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or both of the following options - ⁠Buy me a coffee⁠ If you want to make a one-off donation. Join my Substack To access additional content, you can upgrade to paid from just £5.50 a month Doc Malik Merch Store⁠ Check out my amazing freedom merch To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out my website, visit ⁠www.docmalik.com