Best Minatures Podcasts (2026)

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This is the News (15.12.25) - Garbage Beach Ball/P Diddy vs 50 / The World Cup curse / 'I Swear' film review/ Radio Scotland / Ticket Touts 1:09:03

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Welcome to Season 5 Epsiode 26 of You Call That Radio's audio podcast and This is the News. The show where we grab some of the best bits from our youtube channel and sew them all together like a big wooly jumper. We will be anyalysing some of the headlines over the last month including: - Shirley Manson and the beachball incident - A hot take about…

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'Neither Collar Nor Crown' w/ Vagrant Real Estate 55:33

15d ago55:33

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'Neither Collar Nor Crown' was recently released into the world by Vagrant Real Estate . An ambitious concept album that brings together colleborations from all over Scotland of different genres to create a wildly uniqe Hip Hop record that borrows from Scotland's past to create something of the now. We will talk about scottish culture, the importan…

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'Hearding Cats' w/ The Carlton Jug Band 1:01:29

20d ago1:01:29

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An honour to welcome The Carlton Jug Band onto YCTR as we get hyped for their new EP, album and them supporting Alabama 3 at the SWG3. They also run my favourite rehershal and recording space (and cafe) Carlton Studios which is the heartbeat of the grassroots music scene in Glasgow, whilst regularly performing live across Glasgow institutions such …

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'Empty at Embdys' w/ Dougie Smith (Mickey 9s/ The Dougies) 1:15:07

28d ago1:15:07

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We are joined by Dougie Smith moments after an extra time Glesga derby to discuss his new album 'Empty at Embdys?' by The Dougies . We also discuss his career with Mickey 9s and a future project called Shuggy Mungo while also speaking on The Smiths- is Morrissey hatred justified? , ripping other bands off, EMO vs Pop Punk, Mini Disc Players, parent…

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'Trauma Industrial Complex' w/ Darren McGarvey 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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We speak with Orwell prize winning author, BAFTA award winning TV star and SAMA nominated rapper Darren McGarvey about his new book/ live show 'Trauma Industrial Complex' that he will be performing in Glasgow on November 23rd . Tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/e/41468352 topics on today's show include trauma, victim mentality, masking mental h…

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'Old Jock Radio' w/ Peter Rankin : Early internet culture, The Beta Band & The art of music reviews 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

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Great to speak with Peter Rankin about the Old Jock Radio days, the reformation of The Beta Band, the infamous Steven Seagull's demo dump, the dying art of music reviews, the early days of internet culture, the bin fire of modern day politics, and the most horrible music scene that Glasgow ever produced . Link in comments to watch the show. Add him…

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'Punk, Art & Absolute Riots' w/ Rebecca Radical 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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We speak with artist, simnger, soingwriter, upcuycler, rapper, producer, poet, label boss Rebecca Radical who is celebrating the release of a brand new album with Absolute Riots. Expect some discussions about punk, politics, art and the kingdom of Fife. Support the show by becoming a youtube member or joining the patreon http://patreon.com/youcallt…

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'The Taylor Swift Conspiracy' w/ Lou McLean 1:23:00

3M ago1:23:00

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A great chat with Leith singer/ songwriter Lou McLean about her new release 'Desire Lines' off her forthcoming album produced by Carla Easton then we go off on tangents discussing the new 'trad wife coded' Taylor Swift album, Sexual innuendos in pop music, The Sabrina Carpenter effect, the hindsight of Maddonna, the rise of fascism, Why Chat GPT is…

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Freedom of Thought w/ Becky Fury -The Left, The Right and how colonialism created Multiculturalism 1:00:48

3M ago1:00:48

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We go live to London for a chat with left-leaning writer, comedian and political commentator Becky Fury as we discuss immigration, freedom of speech, Digital IDs , doing comedy in Saudi Arabia, colonialism creating multi culturism, Prince Andrew's seminal BBC interview, Ed Milliband's Bacon Roll, Evangelist millionaires, Flags and stuff, the last b…

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100 Minature Scarecrows w/ BIG AL : Comedy and Sobriety 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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speaking to comedian and friend of the show BIG AL aka Just Frank with episode 1 of Caravan Radio as he celebrates one year of sobriety. Join the patreon at : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio to keep the show advert free and get bonus content and guestlists to live music. Add Big al on instagram at @bigal3182 or @whosefunnyanyway on tik tok/ fac…

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This is the News- Trump Projecting in Windsor/ Your Party fight/ I played a gig with Corbyn/ Ibiza Final Boss/ Mary Wallopers 41:31

3M ago41:31

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This is the News - Trump projecting again . This time in Windsor as the UK establishment bows down - Your Party splinters into two partys on the week of it's offical launch - I played a gig with Jeremy Corbyn - Ibiza Final Boss stole my savings - Mary Wallopers flung offstage for waving a flag No adverts , no sponsors , no funding . We are powered …

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'Ayahuasca in Ayrshire' w/ Colin Hunter 1:32:46

4M ago1:32:46

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Ayrshire singer/ songwriter Colin Hunter has just dropped a new album called 'The King of the Rats' which is out now on all platforms. You may know him from his earlier solo work, or perhaps as part of Mellow Party , maybe even remember his tenure as Girobabies drummer. We talk about a wild Ayahuasca trip in Malaga, the curse of Ayrshire, Being a d…

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'Partners in Rhyme' w/ Rana Marathon & Mark Richardson 1:15:48

3M ago1:15:48

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We go live to Dundee and Perth to speak to Mark Richardson and Rana Marathon about their Dundee Fringe show, Forrest Gump, Green Tea, John Cooper Clark, Fractured foot,/ robo crocks/ moon boot, Getting lost in a foreign country, The Isle of Arran, the Scottish spoken word scene, Bad cyclists, PMT, Sports therapy, 9/11 and writing / performing tips …

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'Funeral For A Dream' w/ Bronze Nazareth & Apollo Brown 34:45

3M ago34:45

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An honour to speak to two of the realest live from Detroit. Wu Tang affiliate Bronze Nazareth and beatmaker extraordinaire Apollo Brown have just made an instant classic with the 'Funeral for a Dream' L.P . We had a chat about how this is the easiest album they ever made , growing up together in Michigan , the writing process, the lack of kettles i…

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'Soapyfest' w/ Mickey 9s, Colonel Mustard, Girobabies 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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With one week to go before the big one at the Barrowland Ballroom we thought we would get a chat with some artists who are performing at Soapyfest on Sunday 31st August. All proceeds from the show will go to Marie Curie and The Beatson in honour of our good friend John Soapy Soutar. Get yioiur tickets from Tickets Scotland by clicking here: https:/…

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'The ADHD PHD' w/ Becci Wallace 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Today's guest is Becci Wallace who has just released her new album 'After the Fog... Air' with Steg G on all platforms . We discuss songwriting, festival season, becoming a wrestler, writing a PHD with ADHD, the difference between community and corporate charity, the new way to release an album in 2025 , the backstabbery of the third sector plus an…

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Beyond The Cringe #2 w/ Carla Easton, Arusa Qureshi & Mark McG 1:03:24

5M ago1:03:24

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Beyond the Cringe delves into Scottish Music and asks about the cultural impact of our wee nation. Are we the greatest? are we an embarassment or do we even exist? Hosted by poet/ author/ activist Jim Monaghan and featuring on the panel singer / songwriter/ film-maker Carla Easton (Teen Canteen/ Futuristic Retro Champions/ Since Yesterday: The Unto…

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This is the News - Trump, Epstein & South Park/ Coldplay Cheaters/ Hulk Hogan's Best Lies/ Kneecap 59:31

5M ago59:31

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This is the News returns to You Call That Radio outt now on all audio podcast platforms with a wrap up of the recent news stories featuring : - Trump: Scotland, South Park & Epstein - Coldplay Cheaters - Hulk Hogan Dead : Wrestling with the Truth - Kneecap at TRNSMT Thank you for supporting the show at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio You Call T…

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Beyond the Cringe #1 w/ Kirstin Innes, Kevin P Gilday & Grant McPhee 1:11:27

8M ago1:11:27

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BTC host Jim Monaghan kicks off episode 1 of 'Beyond the Cringe' by asking his panel of guests about scottish culture. are we unique? are we brilliant? are we shite? and stuff like that. Guests include author Kirstin Innes who talks about her unique perspective from within the Arches era of Glasgow City, Filmmaker/ Journalist Grant McPhee dives dee…

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'Beyond the Cringe: Episode Zero' w/ Jim Monaghan 52:53

9M ago52:53

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This is an introduction to our new series called 'Beyond the Cringe ' which features panels of guests discussing the arts and culture of scotland from a new perspective. In today's episode we have a one on one with the host Jim Monaghan as he discusses the concept of the forthcoming showa and his career as a writer, poet and community activist. Tha…

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'Dreams Are Mental' w/ Mark McG (Girobabies) , Interviewed by Steg G (Live on Sunny G) 1:11:11

9M ago1:11:11

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I get interviewed for a change to celebrate the new Girobabies album 'Dreams Are Mental'. Thanks to Steg G of Sunny Govan Fm for letting me repurpose our live chat on his Monday Morning Breakfast show for all the YCTR podcast listeners. We discuss the songs, the launch party (29th MArch at Slay) , band drama, touring, streaming platforms and the st…

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'Relaxing Music is Stressful' w/ Mima Merrow & Kevin P Gilday 1:19:12

10M ago1:19:12

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A nice relaxing chat with veteran poet/ frontman Kevin P Gilday and Belfast's very own Mima Merrow as we discuss relaxing music being stressful, spotify ruining secret tracks, fight or flight, banning bands from doing reunions and anniversary gigs, the fear of boats and the Edinburgh fringe, moaning about being in a band, the gentle gentrification …

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'Only 400,000 steps to the Yum Yum Theatre' w/ Darren Connell 1:18:14

10M ago1:18:14

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a great chat with comedian, podcaster and actor Darren Connell last night about smoking bongs at your call centre desk, The Dennistoun Duck Explosion, the joy of boiled eggs, Bill Burr & Billy Corgan being brothers, American comedy podcasts choosing presidents, renaming glasgow hospitals after cakes and of course the biggest show of his career on M…

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'Heathen Chemistry' w/ Alexander Canwell 48:13

10M ago48:13

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heathen rap originator and warrior poet Alexander Canwell joins us for a chat about his unique music and creative self help classes. We discuss heathen mythology, Tom Waits, addiction , grief, self help , writing and much more. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support You Call That Radio plus rec…

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'Ask Me Anything' w/ Mark McG (reading out listeners questions) 54:20

11M ago54:20

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We are starting season 5 and the year 2025 with an Ask Me Anything . Hosted by myself Mark McG of Girobabies, Jackal Trades and of course You Call That Radio. (art by Suky Goodfellow) We discuss predictions for 2025, limmy, the new girobabies album, where i would be if i didnt start a band, travel vlogs, the matrix, trump, the state of the music in…

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'Mellow Party' w/ John McMustard 37:29

11M ago37:29

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John McMustard has a new band called 'Mellow Party' whose debut album drops this Tuesday 28th January at Oran Mor as part of Celtic Connections. This was part of The Friday Night Phone-in but I thought his chat was good enough for a wee bonus episode to tide you over while we prepare season five for you all. You can also see Mellow Party and Giroba…

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This is the News: End of Year Special (Willy Wonka/ Baby Reindeer/ SXSW Boycott/ Seinfeld/ Grimes/ Yard Act 1:17:53

11M ago1:17:53

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We finish season 4 with a bonus edition looking back at the year that was 2024 featuring: - The Willy Wonka Experience : Is it fraud to be shite? - Baby Reindeer turns viewers into stalkers - The SXSW Boycott - Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘The Woke Left’ for killing comedy - The DJ crimes of Grimes - Yard Act took Utopia if you would like to ask a questi…

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Best Albums of 2024 (Bonus Episode) 35:04

12M ago35:04

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ght we countdown the The Top 10 Best Albums of 2024 on You Call That Radio TV . These albums have been scientifically tested and mathematically proven to be 100% accurate so I hope you agree with the choices , because if you don't then it just means you are wrong. So I hope you agree or at least find some new music recommendations to enjoy. But in …

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'Not Funded by Creative Scotland' w/ Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Becci Wallace 1:32:35

1y ago1:32:35

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Darren McGarvey & Becci Wallace calls You Call That Radio to discuss the last ever Loki album, 'Not Funded by Creative Scotland' which launches at Ivory Blacks on December 28th. Last few tickets here: https://skiddle.com/e/40248809 Pre-order the vinyl and receive a digital download before anyone else here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c3c12460f2 We discuss …

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‘Money Talks in the Govan Docks’ w/ CCTV (Jam Harvie & Jay-Lee) 1:18:55

1y ago1:18:55

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A chat with Govan rap sensations CCTV about their new singles and upcoming gigs. We also discuss the gentrification of Govan , Dre/ Snoop/ D.O.C, Knockengorroch festival, sniffer dugs, playing to an empty crowd then it gets rammed, playing the barras/ lindisfarne, Steg G, Colonel Mustard, California Schemin, , Top 5 Hip Hop artists, Europes longest…

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This is the News #4 (CEO Killer/ Jeremy Clarkson / Drake would like to speak to the manager/ MAGA Ayrshire / Tyson vs Jake Paul 1:01:26

1y ago1:01:26

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It's time for a monthly round up of the biggest news stories in the world from You Call That Radio featuring: - The Ceo killer is uniting the U.S.A - Jeremy Clarkson is Nigel Farage on Wheels - Drake would like to speak to the manager - Make Ayrshire Great Again (Dalry votes Trump) - Was the Mike Tyson fight rigged? You Call That Radio has no adver…

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'I Forgive You' w/ Mik Artistik 1:08:49

1y ago1:08:49

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great conversation with Mik Artistik, Discussing confidence in releasing art into the world , thinking on your feet, Writing a book before you die and Iggy Pop calling your song 'the best thing of the decade' plus much more. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support the channel plus receive free s…

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'Radical Glasgow History' w/ The Tenementals (David Archibald) 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

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I recently found this band, The Tenementals, via the Lost Glasgow facebook page . The song was 'Owl of Minerva' and both the poetry of the words and the drive of the music grabbed me alongside a stunning animation video. They are launching an ambitious concept album about the radical history of Glasgow at the Oran Mor on November 27th that includes…

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'The Anti- Social Worker' w/ Paul Wellings (R.I.P) 1:23:15

1y ago1:23:15

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As a tribute to Paul Wellings aka The Anti Social Worker, who sadly passed away in July, we have uploaded a classic interview from October 2022. Paul was an innovator of pirate radio, an NME writer plus released music with the Mad Professor (Massive Attack) . He toured with with reggae icons like Peter Tosh (Marley's partner) and Eek A Mouse; He's …

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This is the News (Monthly Roundup) : The Mirren-Cobain mystery / The U.S Election/ Woke Weather/ ABC Memories/ Dandy Warhols 53:40

1y ago53:40

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YCTR looks back at the previous month of news including: - The Helen Mirren vs Kurt Cobain GPS mystery - stand up comics and the U.S Election - Why are people saying weather has now turned woke? - Memories of the ABC venue as the bulldozers arrive on Sauchiehall Street - A drunk review of the Dandy Warhols gig at the academy YCTR has no adverts, no…

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'How to Promote Music in 2025' w/ Andy Kettle (Montao/ Steaming Kettle PR) 52:48

1y ago52:48

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I had a sit down with PR machine and management mogul Andy Kettle (Steaming Kettle PR) who shared some brilliant advice about releasing music in the modern day and beyond. We also discuss his debut album 'Echoes of the Cosmos' under the Montao alias that boasts features from the likes of Slug (Atmosphere), Masta Killa (Wu Tang Clan), Sa-Roc and muc…

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'Dystopian Sonic Universe' w/ Uncle Daddy (Nathan Saoudi & Richard Wilson) 46:11

1y ago46:11

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We speak to London's coolest, new superband that boasts members, and former members , of Fat White Family, Alabama 3 & White Devil Disco to name just a few. It's evil and eerie yet funky and danceable. They have dropped a demo called 'Blood' on youtube and soundcloud as a taste of things to come. Today we discuss A.I art, the pitfalls of drummers, …

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'The Slithering Tentacles of Frank Zappa' w/ Seas of Mirth 58:43

1y ago58:43

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As I post this audio podcast , Seas of Mirth have just taken to the stage in Glasgow as part of their UK tour . They make jazzy aquafunk and festivals love them with their giant octopus in tow wherever they go. I had an interesting chat with the captain of the ship, Al Juddy about touring, rival jellyfish, influences, Equinox Festival, submarines, …

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'Five to Wan' w/ Hugh Reed & The Velvet Underpants 1:26:18

1y ago1:26:18

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On the eve of You Call That Radio's 5th birthday party at Room 2 , we chat with Hugh Reed of Glasgow underground legends Hugh Reed & the Velvet Underpants. Mixed & Mastered by Maco. I cut off the first half hour of the show (which you can watch on youtube) because I wanted to taylor it to the audio podcast ears but this isnt really an interview mor…

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'Life is Shite Most of the Time' w/ Christopher Macarthur Boyd 1:24:32

1+ y ago1:24:32

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We speak with one of Scotland's greatest comedians and co-host of 'Here Comes the Guillotine' podcast alongside Frankie Boyle & Susie McCabe. He is currently on a huge UK tour after a sold out Fringe show and you may also recognise him from 8/10 cats, Late Night Mash or his stand up comedy special 'Oh No' which is available for free on youtube. You…

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This is the News (September 2024) : Trump/ Doune/ Glasgow pub vs The Sun / Dave Grohl/ LInkin Park & Scientology/ Janes Addiction 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

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A pish week for Trump The shock return of Doune the Rabbit Hole The ‘Tommy Robinson’ rally & McChuill’s vs The Sun Dave Grohl the mad shagger Did Scientology just sign Linkin Park? Janes Addiction onstage scrap This is the news on You Call That Radio. If you want us to cover a topic then show support and join the patreon. You Call That Radio has no…

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'You Can't Just Shut off the Internet' w/ Slime City 1:11:39

1+ y ago1:11:39

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We start the show with a news update about Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing then we go to an interview with Slime City around 15 minutes in. We discussed myspace, his new book, the bands upcoming stereo gig (November 28th) , the legend of the shoe, Dixon street studios folklore, We are the Phsics, albums vs singles , Jools Holland, primark pop t shir…

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This is the News (August '24 round-up) - Oasis/ Liz Truss/ Raygun/ Supplements, Toothache & Hangover cures 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

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This is the News, August 2024 round-up. Due to severe toothache and a technical issue there was no fresh interview this week so I decided to cobble together a round up of the news from http://youtube.com/@YCTR that randomly added up to one hour exactly, including: OASIS REUNITE MUSIC SNOBBERY SUPPLEMENTS, TOOTHACHE & HANGOVER CURES LIZ TRUSS vs LET…

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'Something for the Pain' w/ She Drew the Gun 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Recorded in the middle of the far right riots across England , myself and Louisa (She Drew the Gun) had a somewhat subdued conversation to the backdrop of the hate ripping through the UK and even suprisingly in her hometown of Liverpool. I made a youtube video with my thoughts about all of that topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7bF4w6eg…

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'All is Dream' w/ Grasshopper (Mercury Rev) 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

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Today we go to New York to chat with legendary guitarist/ writer Grasshopper aka Sean Thomas Mackowiak of Mercury Rev fame. This is one of my favourite bands of all time . They came along at a pivotal moment for me as I started digging deeper for more underground records. I remember 'Yer Self is Steam' blowing me away with mixture of curiosity, fea…

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Other Worldsly - Worlds Part 2 1:15:01

1+ y ago1:15:01

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Part 2 of worlds - its time to review the predictions and how wrong we got them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster' w/ Elliot Castro 1:10:57

1+ y ago1:10:57

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I have known Elliot Castro for many years through the clubbing/ party scene but it wasn't until I watched his new BBC documentary that I became aware of his incredible backstory that saw him in a 'Catch Me If You Can' style real life movie that saw him travel the globe in first class seats and 5 star hotels despite being skint and unemployed He was…

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'The NEW Pub Choir for the Rave Generation' w/ Mary Kiani (TTF) 1:05:18

1+ y ago1:05:18

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(Reuploaded the right interview as of Saturday 3rd August because the previous one was from January 2021, sorry about that ) This is a very special bonus episode of YCTR this with the iconic voice of the 90s Mary Kiani (TTF) live from Australia as we discuss her UK tour and her pub choir fundraiser for Carlton Studios. We also discuss the rave era,…

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'The Wheel of Dystopia' w/ Bram E Gieben 1:56:20

1+ y ago1:56:20

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this week we spin 'The Wheel of Dystopia' to celebrate Bram E Gieben (aka T3xtur3) launching his debut book called 'The Darkest Timeline' which includes everything from cyberpunk consciousness to climate hacking , social media & surveillance, A.I and apocalypse movies, corporations and comic books to name just a few hard hitting topics. You may kno…