Best Chris Rill Podcasts (2025)

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The Thursday Murder Club film; Highlights of the Edinburgh International Film Festival; Reception; a new musical using songs by David Gedge, The Wedding Present and Cinerama 35:29

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Send us a text Fresh back from the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Graham and Charles launch into a review of their film festival experience, picking out their highlights including the very high quality talks with directors such as Ben Wheatley and the legendary British film producer, Jeremy Thomas. Plus Graham takes a look at a new film bas…

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Episode 236: Joan Didion on Civil War; The Naked Gun with Liam Neeson; The strange death of the writer of Grosse Pointe Blank 31:13

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Send us a text Graham takes a look at a classic Joan Didion essay, exploring how Joan Didion's observations in her 1983 essay Salvador - on America's involvement in the civil war in El Salvador - now apply to the mainstream of the western world. The duo share their final thoughts on this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival before they set …

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Episode 235: Chris Simpson and Magna Carta Update; Deershed Festival; Bradford 2024 - The Railway Children 38:05

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Send us a text Graham gives an update on promotion around Chris Simpson and Magna Carta both with the Vinyl Sessions event in Harrogate and Chris Simpson's appearance at the Magna Carta exhibition launch in London. Graham also reports on the artists he managed to catch at this year's Deer Shed Festival. Charles reflects on his visit to Bradford to …

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Episode 234: Dave Gedge Live at Rise, York; Katja Hoyer's Book on East Germany 1949-1990; F1 Movie with Brad Pitt 31:20

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Send us a text Following last episode's interview with The Wedding Present's Dave Gedge, Charles and Graham report on seeing him live in an accoustic gig at Rise, York. Graham does the hard work reading Katja Hoyer's book about East Germany 1949-1990 and examines what it was like to live in the communist state. Both Charles and Graham take a look a…

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Episode 233: Interview Special with David Gedge from The Wedding Present 39:30

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Send us a text Charles and Graham welcome The Wedding Present's David Gedge to the podcast. They talk to him about current projects and the anniversaries for classic Wedding Present albums that seem to be coming thick and fast. What keeps him motivated? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos…

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Episode 232: Interview Special with Emma Swan talking about her debut children's Cruiseship Kid plus Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta 35:35

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Send us a text Rotherham born, West End actress, Emma Swan is our guest, talking about her debut middle grade children's novel, Cruiseship Kid: Thief at Sea. Emma recently launched her novel at Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture - the year long celebration of culture by, with and for children. Charles and Graham follow up on last week's Gang o…

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Episode 231: Glastonbury; Oasis - get ready; Gang of Four live at the Brudenell; More streaming data now; Shifty Documentary by Adam Curtis; EIFF Update 36:16

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Send us a text It’s June and it’s Glastonbury, Graham is in clover, Charles less so. It’s also almost time for Oasis to start their comeback tour. Meanwhile, in the real world, Graham has been to see post-punk legends Gang of Four's final hometown Leeds gig and realises they are still relevant today. Graham follows up on last week’s streaming data …

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Episode 230: Streaming Giants; Zombies are us - 28 Years Later; Fyfe Dangerfield live in Leeds 36:56

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Send us a text Graham chews over fascinating new data on how the popularity of heritage rock acts compares to today's pop juggernauts in the streaming world. The duo consider whether Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's new film 28 Years Later is 28 times as good as 28 Weeks Later? Good news from Scotland! The Edinburgh International Film Festival is abo…

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Episode 229: Pulp's new album More; Remembering Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys; Bang & Olufsen Harrogate; The Rilling Stones Exhibition at Sledmere House 37:50

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Send us a text Graham and Charles dissect Pulp’s new album more - but is it more Leonard Cohen than Roxy Music? What Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys meant to me - Graham remembers - in four brief parts and Charles examines the majest of the most trult gifted singer and songwriter of his generation. Thanks to a tip-off by Producer Antony, Graham repo…

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T-25-008 : Justin McAfee - Mechanical Engineer to Hardware as a Service CEO 59:23

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In this episode of TRADEOFFS, we sit down with Justin McAfee, mechanical engineer turned hardware entrepreneur who's fostering a manufacturing renaissance in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Justin shares his unconventional journey from getting burned on a grenade launcher for firefighters at age 23 to developing advanced electric propulsion systems at Wri…

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Episode 228: Press Tickets Fiasco; Richard Hawley; Sheffield and the Sheffield Water 38:28

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Send us a text Charles discusses the trend of theatre companies not offering press tickets and wonders if a place of record even exists today. Charles reflects on interviewing Richard Hawley. Richard Hawley is a romantic at heart- writing about Men’s grief. Richard’s quiff! A bit of rockabilly. Sheffield has been a bit ignored. City of 7 hills. Wha…

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Episode 227: Interview Special - Jamie Taylor, author of Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp 39:56

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Send us a text Charles and Grahamspeak to Sheffield's Jamie Taylor whose first book is Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from The Human League to Pulp. Published by Manchester University Press as part of their British Pop Archive series, Jamie talks about the gestation of the book and his future ambitions. Graham adds - post the chat…

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Episode 226: Gary Oldman in Krapp's Last Tape; Pink Floyd Live in Pompeii Re-issued; The Murder Capital Live in Leeds; Chaper 3 of Graham Chalmers' Book on Magna Carta 37:06

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Send us a text Graham looks at the re-issued Pink Floyd live in Pompeii film: When rock was classical music. Graham reports on meeting assistant manager of Notts County at final Harrogate Town Home match of season. Charles reflects on his experience seeing Gary Oldman in Krapp’s Last Tape at York Theatre Royal - does Gary get it taped? The Murder C…

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Episode 225: Interview Special with Author of The North Road, Rob Cowen 37:13

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Send us a text Charles and Graham are delighted to invite Harrogate based poet and author, Rob Cowen back onto the show to talk about his highly acclaimed new book, The North Road. About Rob Cowen Rob Cowen is an award-winning writer and author, hailed as one of the UK’s most original voices on nature, place and people. His first book, Skimming Sto…

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Episode 224: Kamasi Washington live in Leeds; Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra at Bradford 2025; Record Store Day in Bradford and the Leeds Indie scene; The politics of Comedy - Al Murray followed by John ... 39:15

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Send us a text The old is the new: Graham on experiencing modern US jazz star Kamasi Washington at Project House in Leeds. Good news for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture as art deco venue is to reopen in August with new Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra launch. Record Store Day boost for Bradford and the lingering influence of Leeds indie scene of 25 ye…

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Episode 223: Music Venue Crisis; My Bloody Valentine; Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films; Val Kilmer RIP; Public Service Broadcasting 38:04

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Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at the struggle facing small venues in the UK, the continuing rise in ticket prices and the beauty of My Bloody Valentine. Graham examines why The Beatles road manager and the hidden aspects of the story are unlikely to come out in Sam Mendes forthcoming films on the band. Graham explores the work of th…

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Episode 222: Interview Special With Toby Manning - Music Journalist and Author of Mixing Pop and Politics: A Marxist History of Popular Music 39:10

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Send us a text Interview special: Toby Manning Toby Manning is a London-based music journalist, author, and academic with a career spanning popular culture, music, and political history. He’s best known for his work examining the intersections of music and ideology, often through a Marxist lens, as well as his deep dives into specific artists and c…

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Episode 221:Topping Books open in York; Alto Knights with Robert de Niro; Edwyn Collins' New album; Harrogate Sessions Re-visit A Hard Day's Night and Help! 39:17

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Send us a text Graham and Charles report that York is about to have Britain's biggest independent book store with Topping Books https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/ Is it going to be an opportunity or threat? Charles asks what do two Robert De Niro for the price of one add up to in The Alto Knights? Plus Edwin Collins announcing autumn final tour after …

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Episode 220: Steven Soderbergh's new film Black Bag; Glastonbury Festival Lineups; Scottish indie music in Grant McPhee's new book Postcards from Scotland 38:09

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Send us a text Graham explores why Steven Soderberg's new spy/com film, Black Bag starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender isn't as good as his best and most under-rated film, The Limey from 1999 which starred Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda. Charles and Graham chew over the headliners for this year's Glastonbury Festival. Graham takes a look a…

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T-25-007 : Valentina Ratner - Mechanical Engineer to SaaS for Hardware CEO 58:55

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Nate and Chris chat with Valentina Ratner, co-founder and CEO of Allspice.io, a collaboration and automation platform that brings software development workflows to hardware engineering. Valentina started her career as a mechanical engineer at Amazon before founding Allspice to transform how electronics teams design PCBs. The three discuss the chall…

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Episode 219: Anora Oscars Surprise; Beta Band Back; Richard Hawley Celebrates Coles Corner; Mickey 17 review 41:37

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Send us a text Graham rejects on this year’s Academy Awards: Is Anora really the Best Picture of this or any other year? The Beta Band are reforming and are coming to Leeds. Richard Hawley is to play Museum Gardens in York this summer. Hurrah! It's the twentieth anniversary of the releases of his classic album Coles Corner. Charles reports on sci-f…

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Episode 218 - Interview Special: Gary Stewart 43:22

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Send us a text CHarles and Graham interview Yorkshire-based Scottish musician, Gary Stewart. Gary Stewart is a Scottish singer/songwriter who has carved out a strong fan-base in his adopted home of Yorkshire with songs about paranoia, love & resilience. When not playing his own music, the left-hander plays drums for fellow Bandcampers Hope & Social…

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Episode 217: Bradford, UK Capital of Culture Update; Jarmusch's Mystery Train Revisited; Toby Manning's Marxist Rock History Book; BAFTAs Revisited 44:00

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Send us a text Graham explores the mystery of rock n roll and Jim Jarmusch's 1989 film Mystery Train and talks about his meeting with Marxist rock writer Toby Manning at a Harrogate International Festivals event last week. Charles shares his recent experience at the National Museum of Science and Media in Bradford, UK Capital of Culture 2025. Charl…

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Episode 216 - Interview Special: 10CC's Graham Gouldman plus National Poetry Centre News; 39:17

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Send us a text Charles and Grham interview 10cc's Graham Gouldman ahead of his latest tour with his band, Heart Full of Songs. The band line-up comprises Graham, 10cc live band members Iain Hornal and Keith Hayman, and Dave Cobby. In 2014 Graham was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – an arm of America’s National Academy of Music. Fellow …

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Episode 215: BBC 6 Music State of Independent Venues Report: Bradford City of Culture Update; Hockney at Saltaire; Brian Cox Returns to Edinburgh Stage 32:46

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Send us a text Graham reports on BBC 6 Music's State of Independent Venues Week which for once makes Leeds and York look great. Graham and Chales share further thoughts on Bradford City of Culture's programme. Charles reports on David Hockney’s exhibition at Saltaire in Bradford. Succession actor Brian Cox is about to return to the stage for Edinbu…

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Episode 214: Netflix versus the BBC; New Mogwai Album The Bad Fire; New film The Brutalist; Vinyl Sessions; Music for Sex; The First Prog Rock album? 35:57

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Send us a text In a packed podcast episode: Graham asks if Netflix is really beating the BBC at the numbers of viewers game in the UK? Graham and Charles have been listening to Mogwai's new album The Bad Fire and wonder why the band never quite hits the peaks. Is new film The Brutalist just too brutally long? Graham reports on the sold out Vinyl Se…

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Episode 213: David Lynch; Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown 35:22

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Send us a text Graham and Charles honour titan of US cinema David Lynch whose recent death at the age of 78 brings to an end the career of one of cinema and television’s true greats. Graham asks if the new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is a complete success. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos…

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Episode 212: New films - Nosferatu and A Real Pain; Bradford launches as UK Capital of Culture 33:14

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Send us a text January and February are often the best months for new films but how good are critics’ favourites Nosferatu and A Real Pain? Graham looks at the recent launch of Bradford as this year's City of Culture and the way the City of Culture idea has evolved since it was first launched in 2013 by the Tory government from an idea in 2009 by t…

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Episode 211: Interview Special - Grant McPhee 34:39

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Send us a text Graham and Charles interview Grant McPhee, a Scottish film director, cinematographer and writer. Books: Two oral histories of Scottish indie music history - Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984), published by White Rabbit Books in 2022, and Postcards From Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-…

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T-25-006 : Yohan Jacob - Consumer Electronics Buyer to Retail Channel Product Launcher 55:52

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In this episode of TRADEOFFS we connect with Yohan Jacob, Founder and President at Retail Bound, the largest retail channel management consultancy in North America. Yohan and his team help brands launch and scale their products into the top retailers across the continent. Drawing from over thirty years of experience, Yohan shares his insights about…

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Episode 210: Revisiting dystopian films, V for Vendetta and Children of Men; Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man; music compilation, Behind the Counter; January 2025 Vinyl Sessions in Harrogate 35:48

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Send us a text Graham discusses how two dystopian British films in 2006 (V for Vendetta and Children of Men) predicted the politics of now. Charles takes a look at the new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man. Graham enjoys a brilliant compilation by crime author, Ian Rankin called Behind the Counter and then previews his forthcoming Vinyl Sessions Q&…

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Episode 209: Gigs of the year 2024; Theatre event of the year Wise Children's Bluebeard; Maisie Adam live in Harrogate 37:39

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Send us a text Charles and Graham revisit their best live music gigs of the year for 2024 with a competitive countdown of their Top 5. Charles celebrates the extraordinary production of Bluebeard by Wise Children as his theatre event of the year, which he saw when it played at York Theatre Royal. Graham reports on seeing comedian Maisie Adams at a …

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Episode 208: Chalmers on BBC 6 Music; Blitz and Conclave; Two new books for 2025 33:30

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Send us a text Graham shares his recent experience on BBC 6 Music plugging his many years in the Harrogate music scene on the Craig Charles show. Graham wonders how two new very different films manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory (Blitz and Conclave). Finally, Graham reveals two new books coming up in 2025 - including his own, hopefull…

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Episode 207 - Interview Special - Rob Chapman; Top 3 Books of the Year 36:50

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Send us a text Rob Chapman, music writer talks about his current book, Unsung: Unsaid. Syd and Nick in absentia - about Syd Barrett and Nick Drake. About Rob Chapman: Rob Chapman was the singer with the Bristol-based band the Glaxo Babies and with the British alternative rock band The Transmitters, a music journalist for Mojo and other magazines an…

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T-24-005 : Kaleen Canevari - Mechanical Engineer to Connected Fitness CEO 59:50

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In this episode of TradeOffs, we sit down with Kaleen Canevari, founder and CEO of Flexia, a Techstars backed connected fitness company building the world's first smart Pilates reformer. With a background in mechanical engineering and Pilates instruction, Kaleen shares her journey of launching a hardware startup during the pandemic, navigating manu…

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Episode 206: Top 10 Films of the Year 37:59

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Send us a text Charles and Graham give a rundown of their Top 10 films from this year.; Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegosBy Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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Episode 205: Top 10 Albums of the Year 36:03

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Send us a text Charles and Graham take a look at their favourite albums of 2024, looking back at a blockbuster year for female artists. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegosBy Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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Episode 204: interview Special - Ross Raisin 36:06

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Send us a text Charles and Graham are joined by novelist and short story writer, York based Ross Raisin to talk about his recent triumph in the BBC National Short Story Award with Ghost Kitchen and life as a writer. Ross Raisin was born and brought up on Silsden Moor in West Yorkshire. He is the author of four novels: A Hunger (2022), A Natural (20…

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Episode 203: Paddington 3 vs Godfather 3; Nirvana; Dear Evan Hansen; 38:07

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Send us a text Graham examines how and why successful film franchises end up losing the plot in a comparison of disappointing new film, Paddington 3 with The Godfather 3. Graham discusses his recent talk on Nirvana, why the band were punk, not grunge, and how their story weirdly mirrors The Sex Pistols. Charles reports on Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds …

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T-24-004 : Tom George - Hardware Startup Engineer to Google Product Lead 48:17

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In this episode of TradeOffs we connect with Tom George, former Head of Pebble at Sidewalk Labs, and now a Product Team Lead at Google focusing on Sustainable Cities. We’ll hear about Tom’s journey from working on speech compression technology for BlackBerry accessories to developing satellite communication systems for ships, and eventually leading…

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Episode 202: Nick Cave live in Leeds; The Pretenders at York Barbican; Alex Cox's Sid and Nancy revisited; Gary Oldman directing himself in York 32:20

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Send us a text Graham declares that Nick Cave is no god - as he assesses the opening night of the British leg of his 'Wild God' tour at Leeds Arena last night. Charles reviews The Pretenders at York Barbican: why Chrissie Hynde remains the coolest woman in rock. Alex Cox's Sid and Nancy - The 70s never stopped: Graham is reappraising Alex Cox's 198…

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Episode 201: High Llamas Live at Hebden Bridge; Watching Fellini's Roma in Italian; Watermark Gallery, Harrogate; Floyd Vs Genesis at Kirkby Overblow; 36:28

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Send us a text Graham tells us what he learned by talking to Sean O'Hagan from the High Llamas when he saw the band at Hebden Bridge last weekend. Graham has also been watching Fellini's Roma (1972) in Italian! And visiting the new William Morris arts and crafts exhibition in York, which of course Charles has seen too. The duo comment on the recent…

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Episode 200: Interview Special - Peter Brewis from Field Music 39:02

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Send us a text A massive thank you to all our guests and collaborators, we've made it to our 200th episode! To mark such a special occasion Charles and Graham are absolutely delighted to welcome Peter Brewis, co-founder of Sunderland indie legends, Field Music. Peter is here to talk about the new Field Music album, Limits of Language. Keep in touch…

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Episode 199: Supertramp Q & A with Ken Scott; The Future of Guitar Bands; Heath Common Funeral; Peter Hook and the Light Live 25:48

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Send us a text Graham discusses how his Supertramp Q&A session with legendary music producer, Ken Scott went in Harrogate. Ken Scott was shooting from the hip and taking no prisoners. Graham also reflects on the future of guitar bands as he attended an all-day gig at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. The arts world turned up for the funeral of Be…

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Episode 198: Graham in Emilia Romagna; Shed Seven's 'annus miraculous'; Black Midi News; Ai Weiwei's Who Am I? Exhibition in Bologna; Viking Sorceress in Copenhagen 37:36

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Send us a text Graham discusses his recent travels in modern Emilia-Romagna, how Romeo and Juliet mania is Verona's Harry Potter and why the absence of Ramones t-shirts worn on the streets is probably an expression of Italy's innate coolness. Charles applauds the 'annus miraculous' for Shed Seven's 30th anniversary tour and album releases amid the …

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T-24-003 : Christina Perla - Industrial Designer to On Demand Manufacturing 58:57

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In this episode of TradeOffs we connect with Christina Perla, co-founder and CEO of Makelab, an on-demand 3D printing service. Christina discusses her journey from working in corporate design at Converse to co-founding Makelab, emphasizing the challenges and successes of running a hardware startup. She highlights Makelab's growth strategy, includin…

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Episode 195: RIP Heath Common, poet and musician; English Teacher Win the Mercury Prize; Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve; Blink Twice versus Lee 28:42

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Send us a text Graham pays tribute to Harrogate poet and musician, Heath Common who has sadly passed away. Read Graham's obituary. Graham and Charles discuss how English Teacher winning this year's Mercury Prize finally recognises Leeds as a music city. Charles reflects on seeing the incomparable Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve at their 15 Songs in …

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T-24-002 : Kevin Lavelle - Performance Fabric to Pediatric Telemedicine 58:15

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In this episode of TradeOffs, we sit down with Kevin Lavelle, founder of Mizzen and Main and Harbor, to discuss the challenges of building and scaling two very different companies—one in apparel and the other in pediatric telemedicine. Lavelle shares candid insights on navigating U.S. manufacturing hurdles, the importance of strategic networking, a…

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Episode 197: Interview Special: Boff Whalley on Sanctuary plus new film Firebrand and new album, Wild God by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds 39:05

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Send us a text Charles and Graham talk to Leeds based writer and musician, Boff Whalley about his new musical for Red Ladder Theatre Company. Sanctuary - co-written with playwright, Sarah Woods - is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? Graham reports on meeti…

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Episode 196: Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) Exhibition at RedHouse Originals, Harrogate; Sprints; Ayckbourn's Show & Tell 23:56

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Send us a text Graham and Charles discuss meeting Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) at his new exhibition at RedHouse Originals in Harrogate which leads into a discussion about bird art. Graham has been listening to upcoming Irish garage-punk band, Sprints. Charles reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s new play, Show & Tell at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough.…