Best Chris Hutchings Podcasts (2025)

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The Captain Meets Alex Feder (Linkin Park) 1:02:13

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17h ago1:02:13

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Lee has a great chat with the incredible guitarist Alex Feder, who is currently playing in Linkin Park, and has an extensive career as a sideman for huge artists like Enrique Inglesias! He also has a thing for pedals, so stay tuned for plenty of gear chat!By andertonsmusic

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Cerys Hafana at Corris Uchaf 57:10

5d ago57:10

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The latest album from Welsh triple harpist Cerys Hafana is called “Angel”. It’s inspired by the story of an old man who goes for a walk in the forest and hears an angel singing so beautifully it makes him fall asleep for three hundred and fifty years. That’s almost what happened to me on our glorious summer walk with Cerys near Corris Uchaf in mid …

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The Captain Meets Chris Alderton 58:17

11d ago58:17

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The Captain chats with Chris Alderton from the popular band The Amazons! Stay tuned for plenty of chat about all things guitars and gear!By andertonsmusic

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Podchraoladh Scéal 57:35

13d ago57:35

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Taifeadadh an clár seo sa Phuball Gaeilge ag an bPicnic Leictreach na bliana seo i Sráidbhaile Laoise. I measc na gcainteoirí bhí an t-amhránaí agus gníomhaí pobail Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, an t-iarrthóir neamhspleách don uachtaránacht, Catherine Connolly, tánaiste nuacheaptha Chonradh na Gaeilge, John Prendergast, agus Alan Titley, scríbhneoir agus s…

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The Captain Meets Earl Slick! (David Bowie) 53:33

17d ago53:33

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The Captain sat down for a chat with the incredible guitarist Earl Slick who became famous for playing with the legendary David Bowie!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Lee Kiernan (Idles) 1:15:26

20d ago1:15:26

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The Captain meets Lee Kiernan, guitarist for the incredible band Idles! Stay tuned for a tour of his interesting pedalboard and unique approach to guitar tones!By andertonsmusic

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—2nd September 2025 57:29

22d ago57:29

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Matthew’s guest on this month’s show is the singer/songwriter Kellie While who is chair of the judges for the newly announced Folk Album of the Year Award. She shares the thinking behind the award and offers some advice if you’re considering entering. There are also 6 new entries in the chart and a new number one. We’ll have music from Amelia Cobur…

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Folk on Foot Classic: Kitty Macfarlane on the Somerset Levels 53:47

1M ago53:47

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Enjoy this classic episode from July 2020. Kitty Macfarlane is known for her pure voice, poetic song writing and passion for the natural world. On this unexpectedly sunny January walk, she and Matthew Bannister climb the historic Burrow Mump Hill. Here she sings a song inspired by the view, “Man Friendship”. As they walk along the nearby river, Kit…

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The Captain Meets Robbie McIntosh! 1:20:28

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Robbie McIntosh is an incredible guitarist who's played with the biggest names in the business, like Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, Norah Jones, & John Mayer! Stay tuned to hear about his new signature Monty's pickups!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Dweezil Zappa! 1:28:27

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The incredible Dweezil Zappa sits down for a chat about all things guitar and gear as well as an insightful discussion about following in his father's footsteps and still doing his own thing!By andertonsmusic

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Alex Rex and Lavinia Blackwall in Govan and Carbeth 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

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Former Trembling Bells bandmates Alex Rex and Lavinia Blackwall take us first to Govan Old Church in Glasgow to see ancient Viking burial stones - and sing in unaccompanied harmony in the glorious acoustic. Then its off to the hutting community at Carbeth in the countryside outside the city where residents lovingly decorate their wooden homes. Alex…

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The Captain Meets Nick Johnston (again) - On Joining Mastodon and the Black Sabbath Gig! 54:19

2M ago54:19

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The wonderful Nick Johnston returns yet again to the studio for another chat with the Captain! This time he's got plenty to talk about since joining the renowned band Mastodon and recently playing the Back To The Beginning Black Sabbath show!By andertonsmusic

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Chris Packham & Martin Simpson in the New Forest 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Where does Chris Packham want his ashes scattered after he dies? Find out as he takes Martin Simpson and host Matthew Bannister for an enlightening walk in sun-dappled woodland near his home in the New Forest. He points out a goshawk on her nest and other glorious flora and fauna and is delighted when Martin sings his songs “Ken Small” and “Skydanc…

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The Captain Meets Paul Reed Smith (2025) 1:12:35

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Paul Reed Smith himself has dropped by the studio for another great chat with Lee that covers a whole host of topics, and a little bit about the pickups in his guitars too!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Alex Hutchings! 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

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The Captain sits down for a long chat with the incredible Alex Hutchins to talk about life, guitar gear and his healthy mindset towards music and social media!By andertonsmusic

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Simon Armitage and LYR on Cuckoo Day in Marsden 44:19

3M ago44:19

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The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR perform poems and music inspired by the stories told by the people of the West Yorkshire Village of Marsden, where Simon grew up. It’s all part of the annual “Cuckoo Day” festival in the village, celebrating the myth that local people thought they could keep the spring going all year round if they c…

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'Chris' speaks about the Dublin scout leader who abused him 2:42

4M ago2:42

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Neville Kearns died in a crash in 2024, a day before he was due to stand trial on charges relating to assault, rape and attempted rape of boys in the 1980s and 1990s. In The Irish Times this weekend Orla Ryan interviews three of his victims, who wish to remain anonymous. In this interview excerpt, "Chris" explains how he was groomed and how he had …

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The Captain Meets Employed to Serve (Sammy Urwin & David Porter) 46:33

4M ago46:33

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The Captain sits down for a chat with Sammy Urwin & David Porter from Employed to Serve!By andertonsmusic

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Goblin Band in the City of London 55:16

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Come with us on a fascinating walk in the historic City of London with rising stars of the folk world Goblin Band. From an ancient church ringing to the Castleton Carol, via an underground car park where the remains of the Roman Wall form the backdrop to “The Twa Corbies” and onto the banks of the River Thames for some mudlarking and a beautiful “G…

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Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb 7:52

5M ago7:52

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Besan Al Mabhoh 3:17

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The Captain Meets Felix White! (The Maccabees, Tailenders) 1:09:16

5M ago1:09:16

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Captain Lee had a very enjoyable chat with Felix White from the Maccabees about guitars gear and how he found joy in pursuits such as cricket broadcasting!By andertonsmusic

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Georgia Shackleton on the Norfolk Coast 49:21

5M ago49:21

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A violin made from the floorboards of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s home - a climb to the top of the Happisburgh lighthouse - and a song about whales stranded on the shore - just three of the highlights of this glorious sunny seaside walk with the Norfolk singer and fiddle player Georgia Shackleton. So kick off your shoes, roll up your trousers …

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The Captain Meets Lee Malia (Bring Me The Horizon) 58:11

6M ago58:11

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The Captain sat down with Lee Malia from Bring Me The Horizon to talk about all things guitar and his hugely successful career! Stay tuned to find out more about his new signature guitar with Jackson Guitars!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Zakk Wylde! 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

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Lee was lucky enough to catch the legendary Zakk Wylde on his day off for a chat about his incredible career as well as all things guitars & gear!By andertonsmusic

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Bonus Episode: Ashley Hutchings in conversation at Cecil Sharp House 51:00

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Bob Dylan described Ashley Hutchings as “The Godfather of English Folk Rock -he gave us a genre we couldn’t refuse”. Bass player Ashley was behind the formation of three great bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Ashley joins Matthew Bannister on stage at Cecil Sharp House to look back o…

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Cole Stacey on Dartmoor 50:14

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Cole Stacey’s album “Postcards from Lost Places” was recorded in atmospheric locations around Dartmoor. In this episode Cole retraces his steps - taking us back to some of those places and performing the songs inspired by them. We hear about his journey into folk music, his partnership with Joseph O’Keefe in India Electric Co - and his experiences …

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'Stolen from God' in Bristol with Reg Meuross, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Modou Ndiaye 1:01:55

7M ago1:01:55

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The history of the transatlantic slave trade and its legacy in Bristol are at the heart of this episode. It features West Country singer Reg Meuross, concertina player Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and kora player Modou Ndaiye performing music from Reg’s powerful “Stolen from God” song cycle as we follow the route taken by the statue of the slave trad…

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Bird in the Belly at the Tremula Festival on the South Downs Way 46:17

8M ago46:17

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The Brighton based band Bird in the Belly take us for a walk on the South Downs Way during the Tremula Festival of Outdoor Podcasting. For the very first time, we’re joined by an audience of Folk on Foot fans. The band (Laura Ward, Adam Ronchetti Tom Pryor and Jinwoo) share a song about a day out in Brighton in 1813, a love song to a Welsh Ploughbo…

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Meet the Maker - Mark Sampson on the Bad Cat Era 30 58:24

9M ago58:24

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The Captain has a chat with Mark Sampson, John Thompson & Daniel Steinhardt about making amps and the Bad Cat Era 30.By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Jim Root (Slipknot) 49:19

9M ago49:19

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The Captain joins Jim Root before a show to talk about everything guitars and music!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Terry Marshall! (Marshall Amplifiers) 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

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The Captain catches up with his old friend - the hugely influential and important Terry Marshall of Marshall Amplifiers!By andertonsmusic

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A Shropshire Christmas with John Kirkpatrick 58:49

10M ago58:49

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Ho Ho Ho! Enjoy traditional Christmas carols, midwinter Morris dancing, a peal of bells and a recipe for Christmas pudding set to music as we head for the Three Tuns pub in Bishop’s Castle with squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick MBE, the Castle Carollers and the Shropshire Bedlams. Along the way we’ll discover the story behind ancient winter custo…

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The Captain Meets Greg Koch! 52:16

10M ago52:16

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Greg Koch drops by to talk about touring as well as his exciting new multi pedal boards and unique s-style guitar!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Ola Strandberg! 1:02:05

10M ago1:02:05

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Ola Strandberg himself dropped by the studio for an interview on Strandberg guitars and the unique and highly limited J Artisan series of premium guitars available at Andertons that are usually exclusive to Japan!By andertonsmusic

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How Harry McGee named Gerard Hutch 'The Monk' 2:43

10M ago2:43

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In this excerpt from The Irish Times Election Daily podcast, political correspondent Harry McGee explains how gangland figure and political candidate Gerard Hutch got his famous nickname. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Captain Meets Martina Blazeska 21:29

10M ago21:29

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The Captain sits down for a chat with Martina Blazeska who's been finding success for years with her fingerstyle technique and unique vocals!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Mike Zito! 1:12:42

10M ago1:12:42

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Lee sits down for a chat with Mike Zito for a chat about all things guitars & gear!By andertonsmusic

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Lunatraktors at the Bethlem Royal Hospital 1:12:37

10M ago1:12:37

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Delve into the history of madness as we walk with the “broken folk” duo Lunatraktors in the 200 acre grounds of the Bethlem Royal Hospital in South London. Clair le Couteur and Carli Jefferson are fascinated by the story of the hospital which was founded in the 13th century by monks - and nicknamed “Bedlam”. They perform songs inspired by the place…

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The Captain Meets Marco Cinelli 44:50

11M ago44:50

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The Captain sits down for a chat with Marco Cinelli from the Cinelli Brothers - The UK's Blues Band of the Year!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Andy James (Five Finger Death Punch) 47:49

11M ago47:49

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Lee has a chat with Andy James about joining Five Finger Death Punch!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Zach Person! 48:42

11M ago48:42

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The Captain sits down for a chat with up and coming blues guitarist Zach Person!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Paul Waller (Fender Masterbuilder) 1:13:07

11M ago1:13:07

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Paul Waller has had a long career at Fender Custom Shop and knows just what goes into making the finest Fender guitars around. Lee sits down for a long chat about all the nerdy details that make a truly special instrument!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Connor Kaminski! 58:32

11M ago58:32

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Connor Kaminski, the social media guitarist extraordinaire has popped into Andertons to spend the day talking about his early influences, his passion for writing music and why he loves Strandberg!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets James Johnston (Biffy Clyro) 52:32

11M ago52:32

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Lee sits down for a chat with the bassist from Biffy Clyro to find out what it's like being in such a successful rock band and of course to talk about gear!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Matteo Mancuso 50:50

11M ago50:50

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The Captain had the chance to meet the outrageously talented Matteo Mancuso and talk about growing up, his unique technique and his gear!By andertonsmusic

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The Captain Meets Gabriella Jones 31:44

11M ago31:44

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Captain Lee has a great chat with Gabriella Jones about all things guitars, music & gear!By andertonsmusic

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James Bay on Guitars & Songwriting - Gabriella's Legends Chat 26:33

11M ago26:33

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Join Gabriella Jones for a chat with the incredible James Bay about all things guitar, music and gear!By andertonsmusic

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Dan Whitehouse in Stourbridge 54:56

12M ago54:56

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For four hundred years, Stourbridge in the West Midlands was at the heart of Britain’s glass making industry. The local landscape was dotted with distinctive brick built cones, or chimneys, where the glass was made. The local singer and songwriter Dan Whitehouse made an album called “Voices From The Cones” based on recordings of the memories of gla…

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Sarah Smout Along The River Wharfe to Fleet Moss 55:44

1y ago55:44

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The cellist, singer and environmental campaigner Sarah Smout takes us for a beautiful summer walk along the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire. Along the way she explains how her love of the natural world inspires her music and stops to play, sing and read one of her poems. Then we head up to Fleet Moss where a five-year-long project has been restorin…