Explore every episode of the podcast Behind The Curtain Podcast
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| Episode 160: Oasis photographer Jill Furmanovsky on photographing Oasis from 1994-2009 & 2025 reunion | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:22:38 | |
Iconic music photographer Jill Furmanovsky joins me for episode 160 of the podcast! We spoke about Jill’s work with Oasis from 1994 till their split in 2009 and working with them again in 2025, how Jill got into photography her latest book showcasing her iconic Oasis work through the years, her first time seeing and shooting the band live, photographing the band on the set of music videos and live on stage, touring with the band, their iconic gigs at Knebworth & Maine Road, what it’s like photographing Liam & Noel Gallagher, stories behind her iconic photos & photography techniques, Oasis 2025 reunion, her iconic photographs of other acts such as Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, Joy Division & Sinead O’Connor, Jill’s work these days and upcoming documentary on her life and work! Jill’s Oasis book ‘Trying To Find A Way Out Of Nowhere’ is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oasis-Trying-find-way-nowhere/dp/0500030642/ref=asc_df_0500030642?mcid=ac23d4a21f1f3c2c838fe45750ca275a&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=773916216864&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11909064102037601461&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9192649&hvtargid=pla-2448716245141&psc=1&hvocijid=11909064102037601461-0500030642-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1 Rockarchive website: https://www.rockarchive.com If you enjoy the video please like and subscribe! | |||
| Episode 159: Andrew Cushin on playing Newcastle clubs to Hollywood Bowl, Noel Gallagher, songwriting & more | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
Andrew Cushin joins me for episode 159! We spoke about Andrew growing up in Newcastle, why he started playing the guitar, what made him start gigging, his support from Noel Gallagher, signing to Virgin EMI, songwriting, recording his albums ‘Waiting For The Rain’ & ‘Love Is For Everyone’, touring America, working on new music & loads more! Andrew’s website: https://andrewcushin.os.fan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 150: This Is England star Andrew Ellis on playing Gadget, Shane Meadows, growing up on screen & more | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:28:21 | |
Actor Andy Ellis joins me for episode 150! We spoke about Andy growing up in Manchester, how he got into acting, getting his role as Gadget in This Is England, filming the This Is England film and series’, the success of This Is England, working with Shane Meadows & Stephen Graham, his roles in The Walk In & The Owners, his voiceover work on Supertato, his Scene to Screen coaching course & his Oddballs production company, how the arts industry has gone backwards & loads more! Andy’s acting class ‘Scene 2 Screen’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scene2screenmcr?igsh=bDJqYmljOGxtM25x Andy’s production company ‘Oddballs’ Website: https://www.odddrawerdigital.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Andy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_lp_ellis?igsh=ZzBza3U2MjFqZnpv If you enjoy the podcast please follow and leave a rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 60: Marty Wilde on his incredible 8 decade career, Kim Wilde, songwriting & more | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:33:11 | |
British Rock n Roll icon Marty Wilde joins me for episode 60! We spoke about Marty’s latest single ‘Rise’, his new upcoming album, when Marty first took an interest in music, the early years of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley’s influence on Marty, Kim Wilde, Songwriting & loads more! Check out Marty’s new single ‘Rise’ here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SohsGD6O0q8 Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 59: Steve Evets on Brassic, Looking For Eric, how he got into acting & more | 14 Dec 2024 | 01:09:08 | |
Actor Steve Evets joins me for episode 59 of the podcast! We spoke about Brassic and the new series, Steve’s early life in Salford, joining the merchant navy, how he got into acting, his early extra work, his roles films & series such as Looking For Eric, Pirates Of The Caribbean & Shameless, his advice for new up and coming actors & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 58: Angie Brown on hit song ‘I’m Gonna Get You’, House Music, Brixton & more | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:34:35 | |
House music legend Angie Brown joins me for episode 58! We spoke about Angie growing up in Brixton and how it shaped who she is, how Angie started singing, getting her name out there at open mic nights, singing as a session musician in lots of different genres including Rock, Soul & Jazz, worldwide her hit single ‘I’m Gonna Get You’ with Bizzare Inc, featuring on Mark Morrison’s worldwide hit ‘Return Of The Mack’, how Dance music singers have been ripped off over the years & how her and other vocalists are working to change this & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 57: Chris Foreman of Madness on the bands 45 years career, their iconic songs, live shows & more | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:10:41 | |
Chris Foreman of Madness joins me for episode 57 of the podcast! We spoke all about Madness’ 45 years career from Chris buying his first guitar up to the bands latest tour. In between, we spoke about how the band came to be, musical influences, songwriting, touring, splitting up, getting back together for the Madstock shows, recording albums & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 56: Darren Forbes of Shambolics on the bands debut album, UK shows, Alan McGee & more | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:23:12 | |
Darren Forbes of Shambolics joins me for episode 56! We spoke about the bands upcoming UK shows including a big show in Glasgow, the bands debut album ‘Dreams, Schemes & Young Teams’ which was released earlier this year, songwriting, how the band got signed by Alan McGee, any future & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 54: Ex Catfish And The Bottlemen guitarist Billy Bibby on The Balcony, Van Mccan, Wry Smiles & more | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:07:57 | |
Catfish And The Bottlemen founding member and ex guitarist Billy Bibby joins me for episode 54! We spoke about the music he grew up on, the early days of Catfish, writing & recording ‘The Balcony’, touring, leaving the band, Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles, Haig, his debut solo album ‘Piece it Together’ & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 53: New Order bassist Tom Chapman on his time in the band, Peter Hook, Sea Fever & more | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:39:43 | |
New Order bassist Tom Chapman joins me for episode 53 of the podcast! We spoke about growing up in France, moving to Manchester, Bad Lieutenant, how he joined New Order, if we’ll hear any new New Order music soon, Wythenshaw Park gig, his other band Sea Fever & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 52: Author Kevin Sampson on Awaydays, ITV hit series’ ‘Anne’ & ‘The Hunt For Raoul Moat’, The Farm & more | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:05:51 | |
Author Kevin Sampson joins me for episode 52! We spoke about the 25th anniversary of his classic novel Awaydays, turning Awaydays into a film, how Kevin started writing, managing The Farm, Liverpool FC, his ITV hit series’ Anne & The Hunt For Raoul Moat & loads more! The 25th anniversary edition of ‘Awaydays’ is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/awaydays/kevin-sampson/9781837261895 Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 51: Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols on the bands 30 year career, DIG! documentary, Capitol & more | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:12:34 | |
Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols joins me for episode 51! We spoke about the bands latest album ‘ROCKMAKER’, Debbie Harry, Slash & Frank Black appearing on the album, how Peter got into music and playing the guitar, the bands early shows, their debut album ‘Dandys Rule OK’, signing to and leaving Capitol Records, how Bohemian Like You gave them worldwide fame, his thoughts on the DIG! documentary, Pete’s side projects ‘Pete International Airport’ & ‘Sun Atoms’ & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 50: MC Tunes on 808 State, his fall out with Lucian Grainge and the music business, Dust Junkys & more | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:10:33 | |
MC Tunes joins me for episode 50 of the podcast! We spoke about his upbringing in Manchester, his rapping & songwriting from a young age, 808 state & The North At It’s Heights, why his second album ‘Damage By Stereo’ was released 25 years later, his fall out with Lucian Grainge & the music business, Dust Junkys, Hacienda Classical & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 149: Duncan Lloyd of Maxïmo Park on 20 years of ‘A Certain Trigger’, 2000’s indie, his solo work & more | 30 Dec 2025 | 01:03:56 | |
Duncan Lloyd of Maxïmo Park joins me for episode 149! We spoke about Duncan’s 2025, his latest solo album ‘Unwound’, creativity, Maxïmo Parks’ early gigs, Maxïmo Parks’ debut album ‘A Certain Trigger’, the 2000’s indie scene, the music scene these days compared to 20 years ago, Duncan’s other project ‘Nano Kino’ & loads more! Duncan’s Solo work: Bandcamp - https://duncanlloyd.bandcamp.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sPnqUI3grAbfhYzDgxTM0?si=uxDn-ke4RLCM54LthIoFmA Nano Kino: Bandcamp - https://nanokino.bandcamp.com/ Maximo Park: Website - https://www.maximopark.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 49: Grant Marsh of The Rifles on the bands 20 year career, their new album, fake tabloid stories & more | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
The Rifles drummer Grant Marsh joins me for episode 49! We spoke about the bands new album, how Grant got into drumming, how The Rifles started, the 2000’s indie rock scene, getting a record deal, their albums, live shows, fake news stories, their loyal support over the years & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 48: Grammy award winner Dom Morley on Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black, Phil Spector, teaching & more | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:03:30 | |
Grammy award winning mix engineer & producer Dom Morley joins me for episode 48! We spoke about how he got started in production, what kept him motivated when he was getting rejected from studios in the early days, getting his break with UB40, working with producers such as Phil Spector, Tony Visconti & Mark Ronson, working on Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black album, working with artists such as Adele, Morrissey & Sting, teaching, The Mix Consultancy & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 47: Astoria on the resurgence of guitar music, supporting The Twang, Leeds United & more | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:29:27 | |
George, Ben & Alex of Astoria join me for episode 47! We spoke about how the band started, how they built up a fan base, gigs & festivals, supporting The Twang, Leeds United, their goals for the band & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 46: Mick Clarke of The Rubettes on fallout with ex lead singer, The Sugar Baby Loves, Glam Rock & more | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
Mick Clarke of The Rubettes & now member of Sugar Baby Loves joins me for episode 46 of the podcast! We spoke about The Rubettes’ bitter fallout, Mick’s new The Sugar Baby Loves with John Richardson, Top of The Pops, overnight fame, knocking ABBA off number 1 in the charts & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 45: Oasis’ former bodyguard & tour manager Iain Robertson on his time working for the band | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:18:43 | |
Former Oasis bodyguard & tour manager Iain Robertson joins me for episode 45 of the podcast! We spoke about his time working for Oasis, the new re issue of his book ‘What’s The Story?’, bands and artists Iain had previously worked for including George Harrison, Public Image and Duran Duran, Tony Mccaroll, Liam & Noel’s fights, why he was sacked from working with Oasis & loads more! Iain’s book is available to buy at the link below: Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 44: Ex Beatles drummer Pete Best on his time in The Beatles, his sacking, The Casbah Club & more! | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:02:59 | |
Ex Beatles drummer Pete Best joins me for episode 44 of the podcast! We spoke about Pete moving to Liverpool from India at a young age, when he started playing the drums, The Casbah Club, joining The Beatles, Hamburg, his sacking, life after The Beatles & loads more! Book a stay at the new Casbah Suites at link below!: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/users/show/578224452 Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 43: Mary Joanna Coogan on her music, Steve Coogan, toxicity in the acting and modelling industries & more | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:42:03 | |
Mary Joanna Coogan joins me for episode 43! We spoke about Mary’s childhood, her famous dad (Martin Coogan) & uncle (Steve Coogan), her music, acting & modelling work, her brother Will Coogan, radio work, her life now a days & more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 42: Roy Fletcher of The Shed Project on the band’s split, the music business in 2024, songwriting & more | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
Roy Fletcher of The Shed Project joins me for episode 42. We spoke about the journey of The Shed Project, the bands split, frustrations with the music business, festivals, songwriting & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 41: Lewy L Paintings on his art journey, meeting his heroes through his art, advice for artists & more | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:45:59 | |
David AKA Lewy L Paintings joins me for episode 41! We spoke about his art journey & how he got started, meeting his heroes through his work, the effects lockdown had on his art business, advice for aspiring artists & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 40: Billy J. Kramer on The Beatles writing his hit songs, Ed Sullivan show, Brian Epstein & more | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:25:51 | |
Legendary singer Billy J Kramer joins me for episode 40! We spoke about how he became a singer, John Lennon & Paul McCartney writing songs for him, working with Brian Epstein & George Martin, The Ed Sullivan & T.A.M.I show, his new album & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 148: Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom of The Boo Radleys on Britpop, highs and lows, Creation Records & more | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom of The Boo Radleys joins me for episode 148 of the podcast! We spoke about Simon’s early musical influences, how The Boo Radley’s formed, their early gigs, signing to Rough Trade & then Creation Records, Britpop, Oasis’ success, Wake Up Boo! reaching number 1, the highs and lows of the band, their split in 1999, Simon’s work in psychology as a therapist, the bands latest single ‘Solarcide’, their upcoming album in 2026 & loads more! The Boo Radley’s Website: https://www.thebooradleys.com/ The Boo Radley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booradleysofficial?igsh=MTM5MmwxZWJzeWNsZQ== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 39: David Schofield on celebrating 50 years of Manchester music whilst raising money for charity | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:30:44 | |
Creator of Manchester’s Guitar Project David Schofield joins me for episode 39 of the podcast! We spoke about why he created Manchester Guitar Project, charity work & raising money for charity, interviewing iconic Manchester musicians for a documentary & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 38: Ex Inspirals Carpets singer Tom Hingley on his time in the band, Noel Gallagher, Hacienda & more | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:20:30 | |
Ex Inspiral Carpets singer Tom Hingley joins me for episode 38! We spoke about how he started singing, moving up to Manchester, working in the Hacienda, his time in Inspiral Carpets, what Noel Gallagher was like as roadie of the band & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 37: Will Brown of Marseille on Oasis and Stone Roses comparisons, supporting The Bluetones, Soccer AM & more | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:17:42 | |
Will Brown of up and coming band Marseille joins me for episode 37 of the podcast! We spoke about how the band started, songwriting, comparisons to Oasis & The Stone Roses, supporting The Bluetones, Soccer AM, touring, festivals & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 36: John Lennon’s ex girlfriend May Pang on her relationship with John, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
John Lennon’s ex girlfriend May Pang joins me for episode 36 of the podcast! May was a wonderful guest with brilliant stories! We spoke about her first meeting John Lennon & Yoko Ono, her relationship with John at Yoko’s request, taking the last photo of John Lennon & Paul McCartney together, jamming with John, Paul, Linda McCartney & Stevie Wonder, the last time she spoke to John, her reaction to John’s death & loads more! Watch May’s documentary here: https://www.maypang.com/the-lost-weekend Prints of May’s photographs are available here: https://www.rockartshow.com/collections/may-pang Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 35: DJ Tony Ross on touring with 808 State & Sasha, illegal raves, Glastonbury & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:46:18 | |
Dj Tony Ross joins me for episode 35! We spoke about how he got into DJing, touring with 808 State & Sasha, quitting DJing when it became too commercial, what it’s like DJing all over the world, playing Glastonbury & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 34: The Magic Mod on touring with The Libertines, the magic circle, card tricks & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:42:40 | |
The Magic Mod joins me for episode 34 of the podcast! We spoke about touring with The Libertines, performing for Liam Gallagher & Paul Weller, The Magic Circles, his comedy heroes & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 33: The La’s founding member Mike Badger on Lee Mavers, doing artwork for Space, sculpting & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
Mike Badger joins me for episode 33 to talk about starting the La’s, Lee Mavers & John Power, working with The Lightning Seeds & Space, The Onset, his solo work & more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 32: Tobie Vermeire on his inspirational story from obese and at rock bottom to becoming a professional boxer | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
Tobie Vermeire joins me for episode 32 of the podcast! We spoke about Tobie’s inspirational story. Tobie was obese and had hit rock bottom until he decided to change his life around and set himself the goal of becoming a professional boxer which he has achieved! Tobie talks about when he was at his heaviest and how it affected his every day life, the moment he knew he needed to change his life around and how he did it, amateur and professional boxing & more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 31: Horace Panter of The Specials on the highs and lows of the band, Terry Hall, Ghost Town & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 01:11:05 | |
Horace Panter of legendary band The Specials joins me for episode 31! We spoke about how the Specials formed, touring, the break up of The Specials and his life after the band, the reunion, his artwork & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 30: Dave Cairns of Secret Affair on writing hit singles, the music business, Mark Knopfler & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 01:07:43 | |
Dave Cairns of Secret Affair joins me for episode 30 of the podcast! We spoke about how Mark Knopfler gave Dave guitar lessons, meeting Secret Affair front man Ian Page, how watching The Who made him want to be a musician, how he wrote Secret Affair’s hit singles ‘My World & Time For Action’ touring America & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 147: Laurie Kaye on interviewing John Lennon in his last ever interview hours before his death | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:36:41 | |
Laurie Kaye, the last person to interview John Lennon hours before he died, joins me for episode 147 to talk all about that day! We spoke about how nervous & excited Laurie was on her way to New York to interview John & Yoko, how she found out she was interviewing them, The Dakota, meeting Yoko first, the interview, coming face to face with John Lennon’s killer outside the Dakota after the interview, finding out John had been shot, going to the Roosevelt hospital and realising he’d been killed, the after effects of that day & loads more! Laurie’s Website: https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/ Laurie’s book ‘Confesstions of a Rock n Roll name dropper’ is available here: https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/purchase-pre-order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 29: Chris Griffiths of The Real People on Oasis, his fallout with Noel Gallagher, songwriting & more | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:40:50 | |
Chris Griffiths of The Real People joins me for episode 29 of the podcast! We spoke about how him & Tony influenced Oasis and helped them out when they were first starting out, his fallout with Noel Gallagher over songwriting credit, how Cher covered one of The Real People’s early songs, songwriting & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 28: Hillsborough disaster survivor Ross Telfer the day of Hillsborough & the aftermath | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:13:10 | |
Hillsborough disaster survivor and director of Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance Ross Telfer joins me for episode 28! We spoke about the day of Hillsborough, the aftermath, tragedy chanting, Liverpool FC & more! Link to Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance: Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 27: Gavin Watson on photographing skinheads & ravers, how he inspired ‘This Is England’, his books & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:32:18 | |
Photographer Gavin Watson joins me for episode 27 of the podcast! We spoke about Gavin’s iconic photography of the Skinhead & Raving subcultures, how he inspired Shane Meadows’ award winning film ‘This is England’ the importance of music & fashion to his work, his book & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 26: Kyle Dale on his Oasis collection, his Oasis exhibition, Bittersweet Home & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:09:48 | |
Kyle Dale joins me for episode 26 of the podcast! We spoke about his brilliant Oasis collection, his Oasis exhibition in Manchester, unheard Oasis songs, his memorabilia business ‘Bittersweet Home’ & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 25: Phil Mealey on Early Doors, The Royle Family, Caroline Aherne & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:37:45 | |
Co-writer of Early Doors, Royle Family & Sunshine Phil Mealey joins me for episode 25 of the podcast. We spoke about Early Doors, Royle Family, writing, Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne, Mrs Merton Show & more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 24: Gaz Whelan of Happy Mondays on the highs and lows of the band, Factory, Paul Ryder & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:04:36 | |
Gaz Whelan of Happy Mondays joins me for episode 24 of the podcast! We spoke about Happy Mondays, Paul Ryder, his solo work, working with Martin Hannett, how him and Mani were nearly kicked out of top of the pops, what the press were like with the Mondays & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 23: Brad & Henry of Free Party on working with Gordon Raphael, how they formed the band, gigs & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:20:40 | |
Brad & Henry of Free Party join me for episode 23 of the podcast! We spoke about how the band started, working with Gordon Raphael, gigging, how they write their songs & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 22: Kelli Hollis on Shameless, Emmerdale, her new life in Thailand & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 01:17:55 | |
Actress Kelli Hollis joins me for episode 22 of the podcast! We spoke about how she got her first TV role in Tina Goes Shopping, her roles in series such as Shameless and Emmerdale, her new life in Thailand & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 21: Ex Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor on his debut solo album, Simple Minds, playing Live Aid & more | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:19:50 | |
Legendary Ex Simple Minds drummer and now solo artist Mel Gaynor joins me for episode 21 of the podcast to talk about his debut solo album, his work as a session musician, his time in Simple Minds, playing Live Aid & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 20: Gered Mankowitz on photographing The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Kate Bush, Slade & more | 06 Dec 2024 | 01:23:53 | |
Legendary music photographer Gered Mankowitz on his new Rolling Stones book, his photo shoots with bands and artists such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Kate Bush, Slade, Led Zeppelin, Small Faces & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 146: Chris Pope of The Chords on the mod revival scene, songwriting, Top of the Pops & more | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:26:49 | |
Chris Pope of The Chords joins me for episode 146! We spoke about Chris’ early musical influences, how he joined The Chords, their early gigs, songwriting, writing and recording ‘So Far Away’, Top of the Pops, the end of The Chords, his solo work, The Chords UK & loads more! The Chords UK Website: http://www.thechords.uk The Chords UK Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheChordsUK/?locale=en_GB The Chords UK Bandcamp: http://Bandcamp.com/thechordsuk Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 If you enjoy this podcast episode please leave a review and follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 19: Stan Cullimore of The Housemartins on writing the songs with Paul Heaton, Glastonbury, fame & more | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:38:24 | |
Stan Cullimore joins me for episode 19 of the podcast! We spoke The Housemartins, about how Stan and Paul Heaton used to write The Housemartins’ songs, why he didn’t like fame, playing the pyramid stage at Glastonbury, his different careers after The Housemartins & loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 18: Jo Wood on Ronnie Wood, touring with The Rolling Stones, modelling & more | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:58:35 | |
Jo Wood joins me for episode 18 of the podcast! We spoke about Jo’s marriage and public divorce to Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood, her modelling career, touring with The Rolling Stones, her organic lifestyle, aliens & UFO’s and loads more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 17: Jack Bateson on his title fights, Josh Warrington, influencer boxing & more | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:29:38 | |
Jack Bateson joins me for episode 17 of the podcast! We spoke about Jack representing Team GB as an amateur, his title fights, sparring top fighters such as Josh Warrington & Charlie Edwards, influencer boxing & more! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast- Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/behindtc_pod?s=21 Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||