Geoff Marshall with Ian Marchant - Interview Chat (No.8)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 янв 2025

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  • @davidpiper3652
    @davidpiper3652 Год назад +70

    If you think this might be a bit too long and you don't have the attention span, you're wrong, put the time aside and watch, this is Geoff gold. That bit where Ian asks about ADHD, the awkward silence and Geoff's body language...
    This is so good, interesting, you can learn all about RUclips and making videos in 52 minutes.

  • @DavidShepheard
    @DavidShepheard Год назад +71

    I love that the lady who lives in the station seems to have no idea who Geoff is, but likes him enough to make him a cup of tea. What a really nice lady.

    • @geofftech2
      @geofftech2  Год назад +36

      it was a beautiful moment! we so loved her !!

    • @JohnStokes-c1o
      @JohnStokes-c1o Год назад

      @@geofftech2 Mrs Deakin, what an absolute gem she is. How sweet of her to make strangers a cup of tea. We need more people with that sort of kindness in the world.

  • @gussmedways
    @gussmedways Год назад +23

    52 minutes of pure honesty. No air or graces. Just raw emotion, openess and respect. Thank you. You really have made a diffence to my life. You've given me the encourgement, determination and focus to get out there and explore. In the last 3 years, I've covered so many transport based trips ranging from the Underground, Metrolink, MerseyRail, Croydon Tram and Glasgow Subway. Without your enthusiam and excitement for new adventures, I'd still have a very large bucket list to fulfill.

  • @ramdynebix
    @ramdynebix Год назад +30

    This interview was a significant step up. “We need” more Ian and Geoff chat about choo choo stuff…

    • @Tonyr2
      @Tonyr2 Год назад +1

      I thought the same.

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus Год назад

      agreed!

  • @CasinoJoe_760
    @CasinoJoe_760 Год назад +23

    I cant believe there are people out there that would say they don't like you or your content! Thats rubbish. Watching your and videos Geoff is like watching an old friend. I look forward to everything and anything you make. Its a joy. I hope you never stop. Keep it up!

  • @jamesrobert994
    @jamesrobert994 Год назад +42

    This is just wholesome content from Geoff and Ian

  • @TheOracle65
    @TheOracle65 Год назад +30

    Such a brilliant, open and natural interview/conversation. No obvious edits, even during the uncomfortable bits, which is very unusual and engagingly fresh. Love your content and video style Geoff, keep it up!

    • @Extreme_Rice
      @Extreme_Rice Год назад +3

      It's a double credit to Geoff there, for how open he is and for how seamlessly he's done whatever edits there were.

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus Год назад

      absolutely. Geoff is a truly great guy who isnt scared to be vulnerable. more people should be like that.

  • @Ulleskelf
    @Ulleskelf Год назад +26

    That was such an amazing interview from Ian. Kudos to you Geoff for not editing out the bits that may make you uncomfortable. I wish you continued success in the future.
    PS Come back to Bradford and I'll help you fill in the blanks. For example, you need to see the poster at Low Moor which tells you what to do if the nearby chemical works explodes.

  • @ChrisMiz1
    @ChrisMiz1 Год назад +8

    I could watch this all day

  • @ANJamesPhD
    @ANJamesPhD Год назад +14

    It may be your privilege to create your videos, but it is our privilege to be drawn into the stories, to travel to the various stations and on a wide variety of trains. I ran into your videos during the pandemic and got into the habit of sitting down with a milky tea and a couple of biscuits at 3:30pm and watching Geoff et al travel around London, the UK, and other places. And through you I've met the Tim Traveler who takes me to really odd places on the continent. For many years, I have visited the UK for work and have enjoyed using the trains and the Underground to get around and your videos take me back to places I've been before and to new places I'd love to visit. Hope before long I can get back to England (I'm American) and see some of the new places you have shown us. Thank you so much.

  • @samuelclarke2987
    @samuelclarke2987 Год назад +25

    We need more Ian!

  • @alloallie
    @alloallie Год назад +10

    What you're doing isn't " just making stupid RUclips videos", you're sharing what you're passionate about, which is always brilliant. Also, for non-Brit viewers like me (especially, if their country --- like mine --- doesn't really have an extensive rail network), you're also taking us with you to brand new places, sometimes off the beaten path. That's great too !

  • @georgeyoung8887
    @georgeyoung8887 Год назад +12

    I'd not heard of Ian before but he's an excellent interviewer, managing to set his subject at ease yet still ask insightful & probing questions, as well as actually listening to the answers and engaging with them. So many interviewers could learn from that.

    • @georgeyoung8887
      @georgeyoung8887 Год назад

      @@geofftech2 Thanks Geoff, I will give it a look.

  • @MisterTea74
    @MisterTea74 Год назад +9

    Geoff, I’ve said it before but your “stupid videos” are so much more than the sum of their parts.
    I watch them all, usually on the day the are uploaded and love the detail of the content. Sometimes after a bad or arduous day it is refreshing break to lift my spirits, they help immensely.
    My work as a Hgv driver takes me around the country (by road obviously) and I frequently come across bits of the railway network that I have some strange snippet of information about.
    It just brings a little bit of joy to a day sometimes.
    Thank you

  • @salina3192
    @salina3192 Год назад +15

    This is one of the best conversations I've watched on RUclips recently. I like Ians questions and genuine curiosity in Geoff. Glad we got to take part in it.

  • @tonycook603
    @tonycook603 Год назад +3

    That was a magical video. So natural, just seemed off the cuff and compelling viewing. Gives us a better idea of the video maker's art, we just think you turn up, ride a train and take a video. There's so much more to it than that. Thanks Geoff and Ian

  • @bbrauer5
    @bbrauer5 Год назад +11

    The best interview ever on your channel - what a delight - both of you are such interesting and wonderful guys.

  • @shamilton2556
    @shamilton2556 Год назад +3

    What a fantastic interview. Been watching your videos since 2016, this makes me love them even more.

  • @Thecrazyvaclav
    @Thecrazyvaclav Год назад +9

    I don’t live in London, not hugely interested in trains, but love watching geoffs videos for all the reasons Ian said, well shot, enthusiasm, editing

  • @bendavidson3595
    @bendavidson3595 Год назад +8

    Sheer joy to listen to you ramble Geoff you are still my favourite RUclipsr. Well done.

  • @johnlladron735
    @johnlladron735 Год назад +10

    Thank you both for a tremendous video. A real fly on the wall experience of two intelligent, eloquent people having a chat. Also enjoyed the irony of you sitting in front of the poster notifying of the menace of the regularly deployed rail replacement bus service!

  • @pwhitewick
    @pwhitewick Год назад +4

    This is a Joy. Pure Gold. Pure Geoff from the heart. Ian you are a legend, you have made this possible in your relaxed interview style and manner. I really feel for anyone considering a RUclips future, this video should be watched. The highs, the lows, and the graft. Thanks to you both for creating and sharing this.

  • @gordonfullerton5672
    @gordonfullerton5672 Год назад +1

    You know that's a wonderful little chat, showing natural enthusiasm is what makes something actually worth doing worth doing well. A brilliant break from the normal film format, to something deeply personal but still strangely familiar to all your viewers. Made me smile. Well done you two, with a special guest at the end as well 😄

  • @TLJM007
    @TLJM007 Год назад +30

    Geoff, you are amazing - if it wasn’t for your videos, the world would feel a little overwhelming. I am high functioning autistic and your videos provide a calm space where I can centre myself with my area of special interest - I can’t thank you enough for providing some train / railway nerdity in my life and help me to stay settled when things get a bit much. You are awesome! 😅 I can’t thank you enough.

    • @TLJM007
      @TLJM007 Год назад +2

      @@geofftech2 , no trouble at all! It’s only because of your Farringdon #PurpleTrain videos that I have been able to navigate my commute as well as I do. Keep up the great work you do! 😁

  • @allanmorton6022
    @allanmorton6022 Год назад +5

    One of the best interviews I've seen in years! Ian asks exactly all the right questions and gets wonderful answers from Geoff who is very humble when discussing his life and work. Great stuff.

  • @mickadams4471
    @mickadams4471 Год назад +21

    Ian’s brief impression of Betjeman was spot-on 👏🏻

  • @mickadams4471
    @mickadams4471 Год назад +16

    “I just make stupid RUclips videos”……I’d counter that by saying you also bring immense pleasure to people who may be struggling in their lives and find some escape or lightness in your content. Never doubt it ❤

  • @allanmarsh1
    @allanmarsh1 Год назад +2

    I delayed watching this because it was "longer", but what an absolute gem of a video. Thanks Geoff for your openness and honesty and for Ian being able to ask probing questions in such a natural way. 😊 It's a shame you can't double/triple-like RUclips content...

  • @rodhart2154
    @rodhart2154 Год назад +2

    Geoff I'm 70 years old and have loved railway since I was a small boy, your videos give me so much joy please keep up the great work that you do. Loved this video by the way.

  • @dorsettyke
    @dorsettyke Год назад +7

    Just......brilliant! 👏
    The bloke that wrote "Parallel Lines" and the bloke that gave us that brilliant monologue about the railways from Corrour station in 2017.
    What's not to like? 🙂

  • @jjfromhonolulu9023
    @jjfromhonolulu9023 Год назад +4

    Excellent video! I've been a subscriber for 8+ years and feel like I learned more about Geoff in the last 52 minutes than I have in the past 8 years! Ian did an excellent job, thanks mate!

  • @PerryTamte
    @PerryTamte Год назад +1

    When I saw the length of this video, I was a bit uncertain, but the time flew by. It was over before I wanted it to end. Really enjoy the genuineness, and I’ve always enjoyed your enthusiasm for railroads, Geoff. Another thing I have really appreciated about your videos, and it was true with this one, is all the extra characters you include on the ride. Ian is wonderful, but I love all your other friends we get to meet. I look forward to each new video.

  • @babo1982410
    @babo1982410 Год назад +2

    Thanks! I love to watch your channel Geoff!

  • @kymwelsby8761
    @kymwelsby8761 Год назад +2

    Excellent, excellent video Geoff and Ian. Having travelled all through the UK by train back 10 years ago I am inspired to come back someday and travel some of these out of the ways lines. All the way from Sth Aust!

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf Год назад +6

    Hi 👋🏻 Geoff & Ian. Mrs Deacon is a sweetie making you both a brew 😊 I’ve no words to say how fantastic that was just chatting away. 55 minutes it flew by in what seamed like 5 minutes lol 😆 just awesome 👏🏻

  • @NickBadley
    @NickBadley Год назад +5

    The whole thing about learning how to do a certain video style by watching other videos was very interesting to hear about. I'm still quite surprised myself at how effective it really is! I do also often get asked what equipment I have and, quite frankly, I've lost count of how many times I've reiterated that it's not the equipment that matters, moreso it's how you use it!
    Very interesting to hear about this from the points of view of others!

  • @andrewhack9591
    @andrewhack9591 Год назад +4

    The 'ordinary' stuff you do; railways, stations, trains, 2017 (to which I came late but absolutely LOVED) and ALL the rest is, on the whole, pretty bloody good. But what takes your content to the next level (if you don't mind my saying), is that you're prepared to share who YOU are. And that's a REAL privilege (even at a distance). Keep doing what you do and know that it entertains, amuses, interests and HELPS an awful lot of people.

  • @GreenJimll
    @GreenJimll Год назад +2

    That was really jolly good, especially Mrs Deacon popping in at the end with the tea.

  • @AndyH2O
    @AndyH2O Год назад +4

    This was great. Really good, interesting insight, and Ian's easy manner and skill in questioning brought an extra dimension to Geoff that is usually not on show.

  • @Big.Al.3
    @Big.Al.3 Год назад +3

    Ian interviewing Geoff. What a fantastic idea.
    Sat here and watched in one sitting. Could emerged sitting in a pub with a pint in my hand just chatting with you both.

  • @vinnyi8391
    @vinnyi8391 Год назад +3

    Geoff, Your videos rekindled childhood memories going places on the train around Ireland. Back then it was about the destination but now it's more about the journey. Thank you for being you, keep up the excellent work!

  • @PamelaBane
    @PamelaBane Год назад +2

    Thanks Geoff, I look forward to more chats like this. My dad used to take us train watching just for fun on a Saturday morning when I was a child, I see his enthusiasm for all things railway related in you. Keep up the good work.

  • @gordonwebb8590
    @gordonwebb8590 Год назад +4

    What a brilliant video Geoff. Ian is a fantastic interviewer.

  • @michaeldeeley5181
    @michaeldeeley5181 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video

  • @nicholasroberts2496
    @nicholasroberts2496 Год назад

    Probably one of the videos I've loved most. Human, compassionate, reacheable. Love it.

  • @ryanmetzger2836
    @ryanmetzger2836 Год назад +2

    I enjoyed watching this.

  • @BecauseOfDragons
    @BecauseOfDragons Год назад +4

    Love your stuff Geoff. Started watching with the All The Stations videos and, despite not having a massive want to learn about trains and travel on the rail, I just got absorbed by your personality and your enthusiasm. There's something neat about watching someone talk about what they are passionate about and you've got that in spades. I've now learned a lot more about a subject I'd never have known about thanks to your videos. Always enjoy your content and keep at it chap :)

  • @johnrafferty8087
    @johnrafferty8087 Год назад +1

    Always enjoy you enthusiasm. A lot of the old Railway Videos we grew up with were good. Fullnof facts. But dry.. you put so much of yourself in and your humour. Cheers me right up.

  • @callaghanmatt
    @callaghanmatt Год назад +1

    This was a complete joy to watch. I watch lots of RUclips and it’s safe to say this is my favourite video I’ve seen this year.
    Ian’s style of questioning was relaxed but brought the best out of you Geoff and I thought that you were fascinating and honest in equal measure.
    It’s great to learn more about the craft that is your video making.
    I hope that the future holds more good days than bad, all power to both of you for this hour of fabulous entertainment.

  • @imarobotking
    @imarobotking Год назад +3

    have tae admit. i keep watching Geoff and friends after all these years because i like the way Geoff holds himself on film, the way he makes his vids. you can get some other random person and get them to say the exact same thing, do the exact same shots etc but it just wont be the same vibe, if you can understand what am getting at. great content, keep it up my dude!

  • @coasterb1
    @coasterb1 Год назад

    Thank you Geoff for being willing to open up with a candid conversation and update about your life, and importantly why you enjoy trains and youtube. You are an inspiration and a treasure.

  • @bradgraham9207
    @bradgraham9207 Год назад +3

    your videos have a great value in educating and sharing network rail. especially new trains entering service. also in showing great locations for unique places to visit. no one (including you, Geoff) should doubt the value of your art in video making and entertaining and educating audiences. keep up the good work. someday i will learn from your work and add cut away shots in my videos, and other video editing trick you do. it was also great having Ian interview you, so joyfully, absolutely brilliant.

  • @alexwalton8951
    @alexwalton8951 Год назад +4

    You definitely need to podcast!

  • @nlemecfc
    @nlemecfc Год назад

    Really enjoyed that Geoff, don't usually watch these but as soon as I realised the subject matter I was hooked!

  • @lloydevans1552
    @lloydevans1552 Год назад +3

    You are beyond being a 'youtuber' or 'creator'..you present some of the most wonderful mini films out there. Always enjoyable..always informative

  • @ksu461
    @ksu461 Год назад +2

    This is Fantastic, we need more Ian and Geoff. This was so open and natural and so empowering Thank you both

  • @ed_menno
    @ed_menno Год назад +1

    Geoff, Ian, this is fantastic, it's articulate, informative, educational. It's human, it's emotional, it's real. It's the best thing i've watched in a long time. Thank you.

  • @paulgreening7387
    @paulgreening7387 Год назад +2

    Great interview style Ian

  • @rickyzuc
    @rickyzuc Год назад +1

    I loved this. I’ve been watching Geoff since he had circa 25K viewers. I religiously watch every video. Loved AllTheStations also. So was amazing to find out more about the man in front of the camera.

  • @alexdreamer9950
    @alexdreamer9950 Год назад +1

    Just perfect. Location perfect to just sit and have a really wholesome conversation. Ian and Geoff work so well together. Surely there is a podcast or youtube series they could put together as a regular thing. Brilliant as always

  • @oliverghunter
    @oliverghunter Год назад +1

    What a brilliant episode! I did wonder if it might be a bit long but I could have kept listening to you two fabulous people chat for much, much longer! I learned a lot about you both, the BBC and the film making business. Even though some of the questions were prepared the whole interview/discussion felt totally natural and organic. I absolutely loved it, thanks very much to you both!🤗

  • @88jerryw88
    @88jerryw88 Год назад +2

    it's not often that I'll sit through a youtube vid that is over 50 minutes, but I sat through this one.

  • @sternhub
    @sternhub Год назад +3

    Geoff, I’ve been watching your videos for years now and I live in Georgia USA. Everytime I go back to England I plan train journeys and I love it. This is all because of you and your wonderful videos. This is one of my favourites! Thank you.

  • @ianmcclavin
    @ianmcclavin Год назад +3

    I passed "Newhaven Marine" the other day, virtually nothing left of it now!! (Even Newhaven Harbour only gets a "Spartan" weekday service now!)

  • @tubemapper
    @tubemapper Год назад +4

    Very much enjoyed this! Choo choo!

  • @arilebon
    @arilebon Год назад +8

    If I was producer, I would commission Ian and Geoff to do a series. BBC - perhaps you can pick up on the suggestion.....

    • @ianjoyce5120
      @ianjoyce5120 Год назад

      Not out of the question, BBC commissioned Robbie Cummings (RUclips narrowboat channel) for a few series .

  • @johnhoward2402
    @johnhoward2402 Год назад +2

    Wonderful. Thank you gents, and Mrs D.

  • @barrypknight
    @barrypknight Год назад +2

    Fascinating and enjoyable insight. Keep up them coming!

  • @johnsamson-snell9558
    @johnsamson-snell9558 Год назад +2

    Totally brilliant! I loved it and yes, it has inspired me to do the Heart of Wales Line!!!!

  • @tamgar2011
    @tamgar2011 Год назад +2

    It is a pleasure to watch your videos Geoff. Capturing history and showing and explaining places and details most of us will never be able to visit ourselves. (Not stupid at all).

  • @craigwilliams9110
    @craigwilliams9110 Год назад +1

    Superb video. Thanks for letting us in a bit Geoff. Hope the show goes on the road (or should I say train) not just in London.

  • @richardneale246
    @richardneale246 Год назад +3

    Thanks Geoff and Ian (and the Lady who made the tea). An amazing video, so well executed and informative. So good to know the rationale behind what you do. keep up the great work Geoff.

  • @rapideyephotography9782
    @rapideyephotography9782 Год назад +2

    Hey Geoff. Thanks for your hard work and getting me through some tough times.

  • @nealhove
    @nealhove Год назад +1

    Excellent video, thanks Geoff and Ian

  • @iansmithfootball
    @iansmithfootball Год назад +3

    This really is wonderful. Thanks to both of you

  • @zzzaphod8507
    @zzzaphod8507 Год назад +3

    Well done, Geoff! Nice to hear about the process, what motivates you, etc. Interesting that some of the ideas for shots are similar to what's done by the BBC--I'll have to look out for those similarities....

  • @MrsPetuniaC
    @MrsPetuniaC Год назад +2

    Watching this video was the best hour I've spent in a long time. I feel like I've got to know you a little better Geoff! And Ian's laugh is fab! 😊

  • @silverstar1964
    @silverstar1964 Год назад

    What a wonderful video, great to hear Geoff share all these wonderful stories. Thank you for making and sharing this.

  • @davidwilkins3783
    @davidwilkins3783 Год назад +4

    I’m home sick today, stuck in bed. Being able to watch this really lifted my spirits!

  • @Vocalzone_covers
    @Vocalzone_covers Год назад +2

    Thanks Geoff and Ian. Both of you are very charismatic and watchable. I watch all your videos Geoff and I love them all. When I saw this one was an hour I was over the moon before I even started watching it. I'd actually love to know who decides what videos you make. Do you just go ahead and set these up because you know people will want to watch or do for instance heart of Wales contact you and ask if you'd do a series on their train line. Lots more questions but even though you rarely comment I thought I'd ask just one. I look forward like everyone else on your channel to more great content. Hopefully more with Ian too.

  • @sfb1964
    @sfb1964 Год назад +2

    You're a diamond geezer, and so is Ian!!

  • @daff.wallace2267
    @daff.wallace2267 Год назад +3

    Love it! Great conversation no editing makes it.

  • @peterfarley3217
    @peterfarley3217 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Good luck with your stage show and keep working that list

  • @Trainstoppersunited
    @Trainstoppersunited Год назад +1

    Would it be possible for you to do all the stations on the Cambrian line

    • @dredfell
      @dredfell Год назад +1

      Would also love Geoff to do a Cambrian Line too! Plenty of hidden gems dotted about en route to Pwllheli!

  • @poppysherlock3922
    @poppysherlock3922 Год назад

    One of the best things I've watched for ages. Great to see Mrs Deakin at the end. 😊

  • @stuartgrant1435
    @stuartgrant1435 Год назад

    Absolutely lovely… for just under an hour, everything was right with the world.

  • @Taitset
    @Taitset Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed this, was great hearing you chat about adhd, the youtube profession and the hobby in general!

  • @gordon1376
    @gordon1376 Год назад +2

    Wonderful video and very informal..

  • @PodgyAsthmatic
    @PodgyAsthmatic Год назад

    Fantastic video, lots of Geoff and not "RUclips Geoff". A lovely insight to you Sir. I'm so glad you're making "silly" RUclips videos, they keep me sane, especially as I no longer live near London and I need my fix!! You have helped me more than you'll ever know!! Keep it up.

  • @nicholasroberts2496
    @nicholasroberts2496 Год назад

    Lovely video. Get to see Geoff as he is.

  • @owenaric
    @owenaric Год назад

    Really enjoyed this video! Wouldn't mind more Choo Choo Chats like this with Geoff interviewed (and free to speak at length!) by his wonderful guests.

  • @GManPT
    @GManPT Год назад +3

    I could listen to Geoff and Ian all day...

  • @brettpalfrey4665
    @brettpalfrey4665 Год назад +2

    Wow! I wasnt expecting this, but Geoff has really opened up on this choo choo chat...Please lets have some more with you two, who needs broadcast TV?

  • @ellipses73
    @ellipses73 Год назад

    I rarely comment on RUclips videos, but this is so special I can’t resist! Interesting, motivating and genuinely touching. Wonderful stuff.

  • @john07973
    @john07973 Год назад

    Good stuff - a great insight

  • @colinmaynard2879
    @colinmaynard2879 Год назад +6

    I still find that the sound quality is an important factor.

  • @lesleywaghorn1627
    @lesleywaghorn1627 Год назад +1

    Ian is a brilliant interviewer, and this was done so well by both of you - great idea😊

  • @thefennieswalkschannel5048
    @thefennieswalkschannel5048 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video Geoff as always. Also great meeting you yesturday at Acton. Chris

  • @paulfedak9885
    @paulfedak9885 Год назад +1

    Well done fella , brilliant

  • @GF-ep1pf
    @GF-ep1pf Год назад +1

    Really interesting, thank you both