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I got interviewed for a change . So I thought it might be a good way to start Season 4. I had spent the day recording the forthcoming Girobabies album and was a few hours away from going to Mexico when David Foote asked me if I would like to do an interview for the Davidicemal podcast in Sound Sound studios where we already were. So here it is. Morphamish co-hosted and produced as always. Check out their show here: https://bit.ly/thedds  . In today's episode we discuss why I was leaving for Mexico, the history of my bands The Girobabies and Jackal Trades plus how I got involved in festivals and podcasts. I haven't listened back but remember feeling happy , relaxed and slightly wasted. One of the songs we had recorded that day was 'Landfill Culture' which is out now on all platforms: http://linktr.ee/girobabies This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no fiunding nbecause we are powered purely by our patreons over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and Ko-fi supporters here: http://ko-fi.co

How do you finish a season of amazing guests? Well you release one of the biggest guests we have ever had all the way from New York. Gordon Raphael . The guy who produced The Strokes first two albums and has worked with the likes of The LI=ibertines, Ian Brown, 808 state, reggina spektor and the wildehearts.And to make it even more interesting this was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Blitkreig record shop in the barras. Thanks to Lucy at Wordvillle for inviting me to interview one of the biggest music producers of all time. He was a fascinating guy to speak to . I am delighted, and surprised to get the green light to release this one as it was under lock and key for a year or so but now we can finallly release it to the world. Some amazing tales of the rock n roll lifestyle and produding groundbreaking music with international superstars. YCTR has no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do then go to http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio See all the

Probably one of the biggest independent bands in the UK right now and one of my personal festival favourites, we chat to the sound of Bristol,  Dutty Moonshine of Dutty Moonshine Big Band.  And at the time of this conversation the band were in the top 10 iTunes chart which is an incredible achievement for someone unsigned . They also tour Europe relentlessly and headline the big stages at the big festivals to tens of thousands of people on the regular. This is a fascinating insight to the behind the scenes mechanics of being able to make it happen without major backing. He shares tips, secrets and the hard work and reality behind it all. So even if you don't know the band you are gonna learn something today. He shows us behind the smoke and mirrors and gives a modern day account of touring, social media and how his band have been so successful. Like the last couple of episodes this was recorded a few months back now . I think October 2023 if memory serves me right, but everything is still relev

Tam Dean Burn is the voice you hear every time you listen to an Irvine Welsh audiobook.He sings for a band called The Scars and also been part of a Rabbie Burns punk fusion band called The Bum Clocks. And as an actor has appeared on The Acid House movie by Irvine Welsh and everything from River City to Outlander. As I said last time, this is another classic episode that was recorded and streamed live on youtube but deserves to be on the audio podcast pipeline for posterity. This was recorded last summer so if we talk about a gig happening next week you have already missed it.We have two more classics after this and then we will be caught up to 2024 where we start season 4.remember we have no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do then go to http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and much gratitude to everybody who does already support the patreon.

A conversation I had with musican, comedian and viral sensation Zara Gladman who has since sold out two nights at Oran Mor as part of teh Glasgow Comedy Festival. This was recorded in late August 2023 the day before we were both interviewed at the Edinburgh fringe, by Darren McGarvey at The Stand. Since then , Zara's profile has skyrocketed with one of her characters 'West End Maw' probably becoming one of the most famous skits but there is many, many other sides to Zara as we discuss everything from her Lady Gaga parody to her Tik Tok fame as well as discussing A.I, Barbie and meeting Gerard Butler in Partick. She will be doing the 'Zara Gladman & Friends' show again by popular demand on June 13th 2024 at Oran Mor.  Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yvu39fxj This is one of four classic interviews from 2023 that I never had the chance to upload so once these are released then Season 4 begins for 2024.  We have no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do

We speak to one of my all time favourite rappers / writers/ streamers B Dolan of the good ole U.S of A on the 50th birthday of Hip Hop . We discuss his influences, life on the road and his recent spinal surgery alongside rap beefs, the post-lockdown music business and American politics plus much, much more. Please consider supporting this content by going to one of the links below: Patreon: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Paypal: http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio Youtube : http://youtube.com/@YCTR/join or use superchats   The B Dolan interview was mixed by your friendly, neighbourhood ninja Maco who you can find at http://twitter.com/@Macohibs  We start today's show with a This is the News segment to find out if dinner with Jay Z is really worth more than $500,000.  

I think my first memory of Rosie was her having my 'My oath is to the people' written on her hand as she made her first appearance in parliament. She also made headlines by going to Cornton Vale prison for refusing to pay a fine she received for her anti-nuclear protest outside parliament. Other controversies included protesting G8 on the floors of parliament, Going to Cuba and nearly getting a winch of Fidel Castro, Being a member of the Pollok Free State and the infamous Tommy Sheridan- News of the World scandal but these days she performs a dramatic and funny one woman show mixing comedy and storytelling called 'A Work in Protest' Ticket`s for You Call That Radio's GRATITUDE & ATTITUDE show here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glas... Please consider supporting this independent channel by going to one of the links below: Patreon:   / youcallthatradio   Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Paypal:

From poverty and heroin addiction in the schemes of Edinburgh to becoming an assistant director of Trainspotting 2. This is the incredible story of writer, film-maker and rapper Garry Fraser as he rolls out his new series Supply & Demand. Episode 1 out now to watch for free on youtube. It is a masterclass of writing , acting and production. All the more incredible as it is completely independent with zero financial backing. The show also begins with an anouncement that I am leaving Scotland for a while. The podcast will remain unaffected but find more regular content on http://youtube.com/YouCallThatRadio  You Call That Radio has no sponsors, no adverts and no funding. We are powered purely by our patreons at   / youcallthatradio   Please help us make more content like this and also get yourself some freebies, discounts and bonus material. # Check all our social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR watch Supply & Demand here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F

We go live to Oakland, California to chat with Hip Hop legend Mystic aka Du Goddess of Digital Underground fame. We discuss politics, Kanye West, Mos Def, the writing process, living in Oxford, cyphers that turn to battle raps , California storms, Empress, manifesting and positive energy for the future. Thank you to all the patrons who have made all these shows possible. You can help us build over at... Patreon : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Youtube: http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join  add  @thatgirlmystic on social media and thanks to Maco for mixing and mastering the interview  The show begins with a rant at the current state of 2023's festival season and before that a wee clip of the brand new single from The Girobabies called 'It Felt Like The End' which you can stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/190Ed6D3EA8IMmsyugfuIl?si=485ac9acd7674404 or support on Bandcamp which features 6 exclusive remixes here: https://t

today we interview a true hip hop legend , Slug of Atmosphere fame as they prepare to promote their incredible new album 'So Many Realities Exist Simutaneously' on Rymesayers Entertainment with a European tour. Slug is one of my favourite writers and performers in rap music so it meant a lot for him to stop by. He has created classics and collaborated with everyone from Aesop Rock, KRS One, Brother Ali, Eyedea, MF Doom, Sage Francis to namedrop just a few. While we speak with music royality I give a brief insight into my opinion in Prince Charles coronation as well. This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding but we don't need them be4cause we are powered purely by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio .  We are also available on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@YCTR and check out our website at http://youcallthat.com  Thanks to Maco for mixing and mastering today's interview . Please check out some of our previous shows. 

Recorded in the summer of 2022 but previously only available on youtube.  I thought it was time for our audio podcast listeners to hear this online Q and A from orwell prize winning author , cultural commentator and veteran Scottish rapper Darren McGarvey aka Loki. He was about to release his 2nd book 'The Social Distance Between Us' and his 'Darren McGarvey's Addictions' TV show which both went onto win awards and seen him go onto his current sold out UK tour plus be interviewed by the likes of Frankie Boyle & The Blindboy Podcast. Darren has also started his own podcast/ youtube show called 'Darren McGarvey's Common People' so I thought I would let you podcast people know all about it as I think if you like and liosten to YCTR this is a thing you will also enjoy. Thanks to Morphamish for mixing and mastering the audio. The show begins with an apology ahead of You Call That Radio's 4th birthday party featuring Gasp, Doghouse, Doss & The Twistettes. More info & tickets available here: ht

We have a chat with John Robb as he celebrates the launch of his new book 'The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth' . Buy the book here: https://membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-art-of-darkness-the-history-of-goth-john-robb-signed   Check out his speaking tour here:  April 12 Glasgow @ Mono Cafe Bar (with Stuart Braithwaite from Mogwai) http://bit.ly/3IF5f4KApril 13 Liverpool @ Museum Of Music http://bit.ly/3HKMoF3April 14 London @ Rough Trade East (with Youth) https://bit.ly/3W27fHHApril 15 Bristol @ Rough Trade https://bit.ly/3GCgJUhApril 16 Nottingham @ Rough Trade https://bit.ly/3QDy6ZMApril 19 Northampton @ Black Prince http://bit.ly/3XUgb3MApril 20 Bedford @ Esquires http://bit.ly/3wKTp2iApril 27 Glossop @ The Commercial InnApril 28 Newcastle @ The Cumberland Arms 

Novelist, playwright and actor Alan Bissett stops by for a chat about his career to promote his Moira monologues that takes place April 2nd in Oran Mor . We also discuss who 'persuaded Suede' to play Stereo, My confession to Alan that my alarm clock on my phone disrupted his Edinurgh fringe show, The recent Roger Waters and Pink Floyd controversey , Being a lockdown DJ, How he went from working class teacher to Falkirk's hardest woman in a series of plays , The pros and cons of being a working class writer and how he remembers all his words onstage plus loads more. Before the interview I have a quick chat about my experiences with tribute acts namely Scottish Pink Floyd. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding but you can support it below if you enjoyed the show:  Patreon: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Youtube: http://youtube.com/@YCTR/join Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Paypal : http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio You Call That Radio is a podcast, a youtube channel a

Today we call Australia to speak to the voice of a generation Mary Kiani who is a 90s dance music ICON with her solo records and her work with The Time Frequency. One of the best conversations we have ever had on this show for sure and to balance things out we also cover an Australian band in Glasgow in the shape of Amyl & the Sniffers. I give my review of that and explain how I ended up locked out my house in a pair of jammies and slippers with two pizza boxes. You Call That Radio is an audio podcast, a youtube channel, an events organiser and a website platform rolled into one and the content only exists as a result of our listeners choosing to support is over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  . Please support the show for bonus material and free stuff. Also you can watch the video of this interview on our youtube channel http://youtube.com/@YCTR  direct link to the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSzPQY-A1VY&t This video wa

We start today's show with a quick review of 'Spaceships Over Glasgow' by Stuart Braithwaite, 'Almost Home' by Mima Merrow and the 'This England' TV show. 2/3 of these helped me recover from a serious case of man-flu this week and helped ease me into sober october. This week's main event is a conversation from July 2022 with synth-pop punk icon Manda Rin of bis who were the first unsigned band to play Top of the Pops and are celebrating their latest album with a UK tour in October (dates below) .  They made some epic hits including 'Kandypop' and 'Eurodisco' which saw them sell over 100,000 albums in their first week in Japan alone.  This show has no adverts, funding or sponsors and is powered purely by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  and our youtube members at http://youtube.com/youcallthatradio  and our donators at http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio .  Thank you to everyone who supports by sharing, listening and subscribing on any of our platf

We start things off with a quick look at our new prime minister Liz Truss and ask 'Has she ruined the national mourning for everyone?' then we have a conversation with Author/ DJ/ TV host Dominik Diamond who calls that radio all the way from Canada. This show has no adverts, funding or sponsors and is powered purely by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  our youtube members at http://youtube.com/youcallthatradio  and our donators at http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio .  Thank you to everyone who supports at any of the above or who supports by sharing, listening and subscribing on any of our platforms.  For more content like this please follow us on all our socials over here: http://linktr.ee/yctr or check out our website at http://youcallthat.com   Dominik Diamond started as an overnight success on the iconic 90s TV videogame show Gamesmaster. He carved a path in mouthy sports broadcasting through Sportscall on BBC Radio 5 Live and Live and Dangerou

John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the way we see the world. His work has been described as “Absolutely wonderful” by Terry Gilliam and “breathtakingly lucid” by Alan Moore. According to The Times, “Higgs’s prose has a diamond-hard quality. He knows how to make us relate.” His books include The KLF, Stranger Than We Can Imagine, Watling Street and William Blake Vs The World. His next book, Love And Let Die: Bond, the Beatles and the British Psyche, will be published in September 2022. Support this show by becoming a patreon at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio or donating at http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  for Moire info on John's work check out his website at http://johnhiggs.com  You can watch this interview as a video on our youtube channel over at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atzV9LJxduw. Please remember to subscribe to o

Since Christmas time can be a tough time at the best of times , I thought I would share a positive and uplifting conversation I had earlier this year with Danny 'The Mad Chef' McLaren where we discuss the great outdoors, meditation, breathing, psychedelics and much, much more. Danny runs a project called 'The Inner Rebellion' which does various things like meditation at sunrise in pollok park , weekends away to Arran and online get-togethers. Danny became famous as the mad chef in Bloc where has Buckfast ice cream became a viral sensation as part of a Vice documentary. He is also a content creator, producer, DJ, chef, and most recently started a BBC pilot show called 'The Scran Van' . He is someone who has completely turned his life around and now by sharing his wisdom is now helping others. I hope this chat can give you a sprinkle of good vibes this Christmas especially all the patreons who have supported us in 2021 at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio 'The Inner Rebellion' song you hear on this episode fe

Having been a fan since I saw him promote his 'Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine' album at T in the Park in another lieftime it was a pleasure to finally meet up in real life and get a chat about his career in the Cosmic Rough Riders and as an esteemed and well respected solo artist. Some excellent chat about the writing process, why he doesn't gig anymore and a few jaw dropping namedrops for good measure. Thanks to Ashtronomik and Praize for letting us record in the studio, Morhamish for mastering the audio and Jon the Hat for filming for the interview which should appear on our youtube channel one day soon over at http://youtube.com/youcallthatradio . That is also the place to go for much more content than our podcast platforms as we are about to celebrate 350 live streams since lcokdown began in march 2020.  More info about what we do at http://youcallthat.com and you cna join our patreon from only £3 per month at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  Check out Daniel's recent album 'Atmos &am

To celebrate the Spare Ribs UK tour that is taking place this week , we thought we would premiere an interview with Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson. It took place earlier this year and was initially streamed live on the You Call That Radio youtube channel at http://youtube.com/youcallthatradio .  Shout outs to Morphamish for mixing and mastering the audio, Martin Windebank for the artwork and Jennifer McGinlay for helping set up this conversation.  YCTR is powered by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  you can also donate over at http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  More about what we do at http://youcallthat.com   Intro song was 'On It Again' by Jackal Trades & Morphamish  Song at the end 'Planet Fort Knox' by Girobabies