Best Nme Podcasts (2026)

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E218: James Brown on Sounds + NME + Loaded + the KLF 1:38:57

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10d ago1:38:57

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For this episode we're joined in our Hammersmith HQ by James ("The Hardest Working Man In Show Business") Brown. The former NME star and founder of "lads' mag" progenitor loaded takes us back to his Yorkshire boyhood in Headingley. He recalls his parents' record collection, the first gigs he attended as the class "smart-arse" at Lawnswood School...…

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Rick Martin - NME (First to cover Arctic Monkeys) 1:55:28

11d ago1:55:28

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Rick is on the pod as we look back at how he became a freelance journalist for NME as a teenager in the 2000s, how he was the first to cover Arctic Monkeys for them and what the 'scene' was like to cover from the North. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only b…

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E219: Thurston Moore on free jazz + Sonic Youth + Derek Bailey 1:26:46

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For this episode we're joined by Sonic Youth legend Thurston Moore to discuss his new book Now Jazz Now: 100 Essential Free Jazz and Improvisation Recordings, 1960-80. We start by recapping on the story our guest told in his acclaimed 2023 memoir Sonic Life. In the course of the conversation about his early musical life in Florida and Connecticut w…

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Sarah Russi and Kaylah Kash (Pornstars) - Two Lies And A Truth 49:01

3d ago49:01

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Sarah Russi and Kaylah Kash join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and discuss Sarah Russi meeting Violent Jay, how Sarah and Kaylah met, Kaylah Kash's moral standpoint on sleeping with married men, Sarah's TikTok, the return of Two Lies and a Truth, a shocking tie breaker, Kaylah Kash's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much m…

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Joe Pontillo and Ellen Karis (Comedians) - Guess The Urban Dictionary Sex Term 1:02:50

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Joe Pontillo and Ellen Karis join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and discuss Nick Fuentes in the studio, people who are super sensitive to smells, Joe Pontillo and Ellen Karis both growing up in NYC, comedians who get famous the fastest and more before they play Guess The Urban Dictionary Sex Term where they all have to try to guess the exact definiti…

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Don Dokken (Musician) - Dream Warriors 1:08:49

10d ago1:08:49

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Don Dokken joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss Don Dokken performing at the first Rocklahoma, growing up in an orphanage till 6 years old, starting out as a drummer and guitarist and coming from a musical family, working as a sous chef for his uncle before getting into music, getting sent to Juvenile Hall for stealing quarters, then …

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Best Of Skankfest - Lights, Camera, Erection (Alexis Fawxs, Penny Pax, Troy Duffy and Chris Faga) 53:41

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Alexis Fawxs, Penny Pax, Troy Duffy and Chris Faga join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg live at Skankfest 2025 in New Orleans for a brand new game show Lights, Camera, Erection! Audience members volunteer to go through a series of demonstrations in order to win their chance at directing a porn scene with Alexis Fawks and Penny Pax right after the recor…

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David Holmes - Visionary Belfast musician, composer, producer, and DJ 30:29

2d ago30:29

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On this episode, I’m joined by the visionary Belfast musician, composer, producer, and DJ, David Holmes. From soundtracking iconic films to collaborating with giants of UK music, David’s career is one of creative restlessness and fearless activism... The biggest surprise is that it's taken this long for him to collaborate with Paul Weller! We’ll di…

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Episode 362: 8 Bit Wars Ceasefire - Xmas Special 2025 2:22:17

3d ago2:22:17

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The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season. Special thanks to Scott Pearson for yet another great cover! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate yo…

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The Big 60s Sort Out - Disc Special 1:22:56

4d ago1:22:56

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! We have looked at the NME and M…

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Grandson (Singer/Songwriter) - Take Back The Power 1:00:20

17d ago1:00:20

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Grandson joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron berg and they discuss Ralph's embarrassing story, growing up in Toronto, Grandson teaching himself guitar, the experience of attending one of his live shows, why he decided on the name Grandson, his decision to go independent, an in-studio live performance of Brain Rot and God Is An Animal, Grandson's most emba…

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Alexis Fawx (Pornstar) - Yum Yum Yum 1:12:06

20d ago1:12:06

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Alexis Fawx joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they do a Skankfest recap, discuss Ralph's most recent vacation date with a stranger, how Alexis got into the adult entertainment industry, Ralph's first threesome, Alexis' first time squirting, a game of Alexis touching body parts to the guys and them trying to guess the body part and everyone moan…

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Sheema Mukherjee - Composer and Sitar Player 18:47

9d ago18:47

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On this episode, I am joined by a true musician’s musician whose artistry crosses borders and genres. Sheema Mukherjee is a sitar prodigy, composer, and band member with Transglobal Underground and The Imagined Village (where she first played with Paul Weller) - fusing her deep-rooted Indian classical tradition with cutting-edge British musical inn…

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The Big 60s Sort Out - Melody Maker Special 1:00:53

11d ago1:00:53

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! We have looked at the NME uniqu…

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The Dumes (Band) - Name That Tune 54:01

24d ago54:01

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The Dumes joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss Aaron trying to get Ralph jacked, how mushrooms lead to Elodie coming up with the band, Elodie breaking her butt, Elodie's notoriously terrible on-stage banter, upcoming projects, a live performance of Pretty For You by The Dumes, going to see the "giant mysterious arms," and more before …

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Peter Watts - Journalist & Author 36:01

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When I started on the extra interviews for my book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire, back in July 2024, Journalist and author, Peter Watts was one of the first people that I chatted to. He has written for Uncut, the Guardian and Sunday Times, and has also written a book about the history of Denmark Street: London’s Street Of Sound. He has don…

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Tristan Bowling and Daniel Bridge Gadd (Comedians) - Scattergories 1:09:12

27d ago1:09:12

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Tristan Bowling and Daniel Bridge Gadd join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and discuss a recap of the Lights, Camera, Erection game at Skankfest, the Skankfest scavenger hunt game, Aaron's skyrocketing testosterone, Daniel finding out his mom was a side piece and more before they play everyone's favorite SDR Scattergories then we find out Tristan and …

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Big BEATLES Sort Out - Anthology Reissue Special! 52:42

18d ago52:42

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Hello! We are taking a small detour from looking at the 60s UK number 1s to chat about the recent reissue of the Beatles Anthology documentary on Disney +, plus some other recent news about the casting of the upcoming movies, and a whole new Hamburg centric drama coming to the BBC. In this episode we mentioned a website by a chap called Daniel Earw…

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Jessica Aaren, Carter James and Josh Adam Meyers (Pornstars and Comedian) - Scattergories 1:13:14

1M ago1:13:14

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Jessica Aaren, Carter James and Josh Adam Meyers join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss whether women in the adult entertainment industry hide their marriages, Aaron's best Josh Adam Meyers impression, the right way to say New Orleans, Jessica Aaren growing up in a farm town and how she got into the adult entertainment industry, Carter J…

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E217: Susan Compo & Derek Ridgers on punks, goths and new romantics 1:19:06

29d ago1:19:06

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In this episode we welcome not one but two wonderful guests to RBP Towers. Susan Compo and Derek Ridgers have been trans-Atlantic pals for decades and first met on a FourFourTwo assignment to interview and photograph the L.A.-expats "soccer" team Hollywood United. Starting with Susan's punk years in Southern California, we hear about her memories o…

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Stuart Watts - Director Paul Weller Into Tomorrow Documentary (2006) 29:08

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On this episode, I chat to Stuart Watts - a producer and director whose credits include acclaimed music documentaries for artists as varied as Paul Weller, Marc Bolan, Andrea Bocelli, Jeff Wayne, and Jeff Beck - along with legendary icons outside of music such as Muhammad Ali and Christopher Reeve. Stuart was the driving force behind Paul Weller: I…

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Skankfest 2025 Lights, Camera, Erection (Alexis Fawxs, Penny Pax, Troy Duffy and Chris Faga) 57:04

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Alexis Fawxs, Penny Pax, Troy Duffy and Chris Faga join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg live at Skankfest 2025 in New Orleans for a brand new game show Lights, Camera, Erection! Audience members volunteer to go through a series of demonstrations in order to win their chance at directing a porn scene with Alexis Fawks and Penny Pax right after the recor…

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The Big 60s Sort Out - NME Chart Ep 8 1:05:02

25d ago1:05:02

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! In this mid-season season, we a…

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Andy Nicholson - Arctic Monkeys 4:27

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Full vlog here: https://youtu.be/7m_-4YH6LJA Check out https://iamandynicholson.com/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary…

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49. Menopause and School Teachers - it's a school workforce public health issue 38:52

27d ago38:52

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Hello! Welcome back to the next episode of the Unlearn Something podcast. Today, Miss S and Miss D talk about an issue that impacts many people across the education sector...menopause. With more than 134,000 teachers in England aged between (40-49), this is a big issue for all schools. This is 27% of the teacher workforce of approximately 500,000. …

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48. Farage and the Far Right's Foolery 1:15:13

28d ago1:15:13

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Welcome to the next episode of the Unlearn Something podcast! Miss D and Miss S examine the plans Nigel Farage has unveiled to change the English National Curriculum should he win office in the next general election. He has plans to follow the program of a private Christian university based in Michigan, USA and implement this into UK schools. WTAF?…

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Exxxotica Expo 2025 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

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Ralph Sutton and Shannon Lee are live from the Exxxotica Expo and are joined by the director of Exxxotica Dan Davis, DJ Carter Cruise and pornstars Addyson James, Carbasaurus Lex, ZZ, Ember Snow, Brooklyn Chase, Alli Skye, Kira Grey and more as we find out about the festival, their dream scene partners, pet peeves, how they got into the industry an…

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Tom Robinson - Musician, Broadcaster & Activist - on Paul Weller, The Jam, Red Wedge and More 30:28

1M ago30:28

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by someone whose impact on British music and activism can’t be overstated - Tom Robinson. This conversation was originally recorded for my upcoming book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire – The Authorised Oral History, and I’m delighted to share it with you now as a podcast episode. Tom…

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Bec Lauder and the Noise (Band) - Jungle Roamer 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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Bec Lauder and the Noise join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss the revival of rock music, Maggie Bishop's drumming process, Bec Lauder's ballet scholarship and modeling contract, touring with Cage The Elephant, Bec Lauder's grandmother disapproving of her music, a live performance of Tease Me, Bec Lauder and Maggie Bishop's first concer…

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The Big 60s Sort Out - NME Chart Ep 7 1:04:20

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! In this mid-season season, we a…

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Best of the 00s with Jaff (The Futureheads) 1:47:13

1M ago1:47:13

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Jaff is on the pod as we navigate our way through some of his fave songs of the 00s, answer your questions and discuss The Futureheads new album - Christmas (out today!). Full radio show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-jaff-the-futureheads-18112025/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www…

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Jayler (Band) - Funky Frogs 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Jayler band members join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss the origin of the band name Jayler and how they came together, Tyler Arrowsmith's coolest name ever, parents driving them to gigs early in their career, the 70s inspirations, James Bartholomew deciding to be a singer, starting out as the Funky Frogs and doing cover songs, plannin…

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Ted Kessler - Music Writer & Editor - NME, Q, The New Cue 44:04

1M ago44:04

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In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Ted Kessler - a music writer who’s lived out the ultimate fan’s journey with Paul Weller. As a London kid, he spent his pocket money on Jam singles and memorised the lyrics before he even owned the records. After moving to Paris, he’d receive the NME a week late, schooling himself on Weller, The Style …

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GG Magree (Musician) - Spit Love 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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GG Magree joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss Aaron's Ireland trip, a recap of the Exxxotica Expo, GG Magree's time as a DJ and rap battling, growing up in Australia, her first show at Red Rocks, pole dancing and embracing her sexuality, Covid bringing her to a more metal vibe, GG Magree's new album Spit Love, getting out of an abusi…

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E216: Pete Paphides on ABBA + Stevie Wonder + Broken Greek 1:31:03

1M ago1:31:03

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In this episode we're joined by Pete Paphides, former rock critic for the London Times and author of 2020's acclaimed memoir Broken Greek. We start with our guest's unique "'Starman' moment" – seeing the Brotherhood of Man lip-sync to the ghastly 'Save Your Kisses for Me' on Top of the Pops in 1976 – and then plunge straight into a celebration of h…

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The Big 60s Sort Out - NME Chart Ep 6 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! In this mid-season season, we a…

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Steve Ludwin on discovering Good Shoes & much much more 1:23:29

1M ago1:23:29

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What do you do when you can't find any members of Good Shoes to come on the pod? You get the guy who discovered them and end up with the most unpredictable episode to date. No way this one gets monetised on YouTube lol. (Recorded 2023) ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creatin…

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Johnny Cannizzaro (Actor) - Billy vs Bruce 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Johnny Cannizzaro joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss working on the new Quantum Leap, his love of magic and working at the Magic Castle, getting scammed into a job in LA, Johnny Cannizzaro working with Clint Eastwood, Jeremy Allen White and Ben Vereen, playing Steven Van Zandt in Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, a game of…

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Graham Coxon - Blur / Solo Artist / The WAEVE shares stories of influence, creativity and working with Paul Weller 44:28

1M ago44:28

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My guest on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast is one of the most inventive and distinctive guitarists of his generation - the co-founder and guitarist of Blur, a prolific solo artist, and a musician whose restless creativity has taken him from Britpop to freeform jazz, from noisy riffs to tender melodies. Graham Coxon has collaborated wit…

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Jon Rudnitsky (Comedian/Actor) - Full Circle 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

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Jon Rudnitsky joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss the new Skankfest contest, starting comedy in high school, meeting Martin Short, appearing in a movie because of Paul Rudd, working as a bar mitzvah dancer, getting hit on by Kevin Spacey, Jon Rudnitsky getting fired from SNL, getting casted on Curb Your Enthusiasm, a game of Breakup …

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The Big 60s Sort Out - NME Chart Ep 5 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we have taken a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. However! There is more! In this mid-season season, we a…

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Joel Cox - Good Shoes 2:48:04

2M ago2:48:04

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Finally a Good Shoes member is on the pod. Joel joins me for an extensive deep-dive into one of the best cult bands of the era and I get a chance to apologise for us nearly wrecking one of their gigs back in the day.. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bon…

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Eli (Musician) - Insane 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Eli Romanova and Jack Xander join Ralph Sutton and James Mattern and discuss Ralph almost dying, Eli's fraternal twin sister who is also a model, being reached out to by Gucci, learning to ride a pig, focusing on music during Covid, 10XTANTRUM her other band, not having a TikTok, a live performance of Insane, Eli's agency, being inspired by Lady Ga…

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Episode 361: Vectrex Mini - Interview David Oghia 1:20:37

2M ago1:20:37

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Dean Swain, Jim Middleton & Chris O'Regan chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, David Oghia. Find out how the project started, how the Kickstarter campaign is going and what to expect from the finished product. Check the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini As always, thank…