Zack Polanski is the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. We chat about the Green Party's policies for the NHS, the cost of living crisis, energy, housing, immigration, tax, Universal Basic Income, the climate and much more. W

#64 - Mikey Doling - Snot, Channel Zero and Woyote

15 days ago 32m 47s

Mikey Doling is a guitarist, songwriter and producer known for playing in the bands Snot, Channel Zero, Soulfly and Woyote as well producing countless bands throughout his career. We chat about Mikey's thoughts on the music industry, the differ

#63 - Mother Mother - Grief Chapter, art & Tik Tok

Apr 14th, 2024 43m 54s

Ryan Guldemond is the singer, guitarist and producer in the Canadian indie rock band, 'Mother Mother'. We chat about the band's latest album 'Grief Chapter', writers block, songwriting, staying true to your art, going viral on Tik Tok, AI, the

#62 - Sarah Wilkinson - Palestine Action

Apr 4th, 2024 44m 40s

Sarah Wilkinson is an British activist who began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before branching into journalism and editing. She has been a supporter of Palestine for 50 years, and a vocal pro-active campaigner since the Fir

#61 - Matthew Alford - The CIA and Hollywood

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 9m

Dr Matthew Alford is a lecturer in politics at Bath University, an author, documentary film maker and a leading authority on the governments relationship with Hollywood. In this episode we chat about how Chomsky's Propaganda Model applies to mo

#60 - Dr Dean Burnett - the brain, emotions, evolution & mental health

Feb 28th, 2024 1h 17m

Dr Dean Burnett is a neuro-scientist, a lecturer, a best selling author and a podcaster from South Wales. On this episode he chats with me about how the brain works, the role of emotions, neuroplasticity, social media, AI, evolution, the brains

#59 - Mario Radetzky & Blackout Problems bring the Riot

Feb 21st, 2024 46m

Mario Radetzky is the singer in the German band, 'Blackout Problems'. On this episode, we chat about their brand new album 'Riot', mixing the personal and political through their lyrics, self producing, touring the UK after Brexit, their insane

#58 - Srecko Horvat - Empire, Europe, AI, the future & punk rock

Feb 11th, 2024 1h 8m

Srećko Horvat is a Croatian philosopher, author and political activist. Here we chat about the clashing empires of the USA, Russia and China, AI, Europe, Günther Anders, Yanis Varoufakis, Julian Assange, Jeremy Corbyn, immigration, the left,

#57 - Andy Farrow - Music Industry insights for 2024

Feb 4th, 2024 50m 38s

Andy Farrow has been a record label owner, artist manager, music publisher, tour booker and much more for over 30 years. He's the MD of the mighty Northern Music Company who currently represent Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia & Devin Townsend a

#56 - Hannah Wicklund - 'The Prize' of independence

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 2m

Hannah Wicklund is an american singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band leader whose brand new album, The Prize is out this week. On this episode we chat about her rollercoaster career so far, the music industry, being independent, tou

#55 - Sarah Wilson - living the wild life and saving the planet

Nov 29th, 2023 51m 58s

Sarah Wilson is a multi New York Times best selling author, founder of the 'I Quit Sugar' movement, an international keynote speaker, a philosopher, a teacher, a minimalist, an explorer - host of the excellent WILD podcast and one of the Top 20

#54 - Yes Cymru - the case for Welsh Independence

Oct 15th, 2023 42m 30s

Gwern Gwynfil is the CEO of Yes Cymru, the campaign for Welsh Independence. On this episode we take a deep dive into the case for independence for Wales, what it would mean for the UK, the example of Slovenia and Iceland, how you can help - an

#53 - Dan Donnelly - The Levellers

Sep 14th, 2023 1h 24m

Dan Donnelly is a Northern Irish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a member of The Levellers. On this episode, he chats with me about growing up in Northern Ireland, the music industry, joining The Levellers, songwriting, mental health, pol

#52 - Frankie Poullain - The Darkness

Aug 29th, 2023 51m 28s

Frankie Poullain is the Bassist in the multi-platinum band, The Darkness. We chat about the band's 20th anniversary reissue of their album 'Permission to Land...Again', their upcoming tours & documentary as well as the music industry, the reali

#51 - We Three - 'Love Me' - art and honesty

Jul 18th, 2023 43m 56s

'We Three' are an Alt Pop band from Oregon, USA comprised of three siblings - Manny, Bethany and Joshua Humlie. They were the 2018 semi-finalists of America's Got Talent and have built a large and passionate global audience with their viral vid

#50 - Marina Purkiss - Telling it like it is...

Jun 14th, 2023 52m 36s

Marina Purkiss is a political commentator, writer, presenter and host of The Trawl podcast with Jemma Forte. In this episode we chat Tories, the Labour Party, Brexit, corruption, the media, Boris Johnson, protest, democracy and what a better fu

#49 - Help Musicians - mental health, money & music

May 18th, 2023 43m 12s

Sarah Woods is the chief executive of 'Help Musicians', the brilliant charity that gives support to musicians with their mental health, financial insecurity, career guidance and lots more. Here we discuss why these issues are so prevalent in th

#48 - Bob Roth - Transcendental Meditation 101

Apr 16th, 2023 43m 33s

Bob Roth is the Executive Director of the David Lynch Foundation, best selling author, podcast host and charity director as well as one of the most sought after meditation teachers in the USA. He has personally taught thousands of people the pr

#47 - James Watt - Brewdog - Lessons from the punks

Apr 6th, 2023 45m 4s

James Watt is the co-founder of Brewdog, the insanely popular craft beer brand that embraced the principles of punk rock to disrupt a market and dominate the headlines with their provocative and creative approach to business and marketing, whic

#46 - Mark Schaefer - Marketing essentials for 2023

Mar 22nd, 2023 1h 2m

Mark Schaefer is one of the worlds leading marketing experts as well as an author, public speaker, blogger, podcaster and educator. His clients include companies like Adidas, Dell, Pfizer & Microsoft and his best selling books include 'Marketin

#45 - Rou Reynolds - Enter Shikari

Mar 12th, 2023 53m 10s

Rou Reynolds is the singer in the hugely popular band, Enter Shikari, as well as an author, producer and video director. On this episode we talk about the bands forthcoming album 'A Kiss For The Whole World' and latest tour news as well as Rou'

#44 - Simon Raymonde - Cocteau Twins & Bella Union Records

Mar 8th, 2023 1h 16m

Simon Raymonde is a member of the genre defining band 'Cocteau Twins' and the owner of the legendary Bella Union Records where his artists include John Grant, Ezra Furman, Beach House, Explosions in the Sky, the Flaming Lips & Tim Burgess among

#43 - Steve Barney - Life as a session drummer before & after Brexit

Mar 1st, 2023 1h 13m

Steve Barney is a session drummer who, for the past 30 years has performed with artists including Anastacia, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck, The Wanted, Will Young, Gianna Nannini and many others. He is also the author of the viral open letter about h

#42 - Richard Wilkinson - Why equality is better for everyone

Feb 23rd, 2023 51m 10s

Professor Richard Wilkinson is an epidemiologist, professor Emeritus of social epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, co-founder of the Equality Trust and co-author of the books, 'The Spirit Level' and 'The Inner Level' with his wife, pr

#41 - Peredur Ap Gwynedd - Pendulum

Feb 15th, 2023 1h 12m

As well as being the guitarist in the band 'Pendulum', Peredur Ap Gwynedd has also toured with Natalie Imbruglia, Anastasia and many others. In this chat, we talk about his amazing career, life as a session musician, advice for other musicians