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🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the one and only Dunstan Bruce—former frontman of Chumbawamba and the creative mind behind the powerful one-man show and documentary, "I Get Knocked Down."

Dunstan has spent decades challenging the status quo through music, activism, and storytelling. From anarcho-punk roots to mainstream success with “Tubthumping”, and beyond into bold new creative ventures, he continues to inspire with his unapologetic voice and relentless energy.

🎤 In this episode, we cover:

✅ The rise and wild ride of Chumbawamba

✅ Dunstan’s journey from chart-topping fame to political theatre and filmmaking

✅ The story behind I Get Knocked Down and reclaiming the narrative

✅ His views on activism, art, and staying loud in a world that wants you silent

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Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.

This episode is the 20th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter J, this is an unstructured and fun chat.

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🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the legendary Steve Levine—Grammy-winning producer and industry icon behind some of the biggest hits in music history.

Known for his groundbreaking work with Culture Club, The Beach Boys, The Clash, and Gary Moore, Steve has shaped the sound of multiple generations. His innovative production techniques and deep industry knowledge make him one of the most respected figures in music.

🎛️ In this episode, we cover:

✅ Producing for Culture Club and crafting timeless hits

✅ Stories from working with music legends

✅ The evolution of music production and technology

✅ Insights into the modern music industry and advice for new artists

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This episodes special guest is the super nice Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday

I met with Adam and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, acting and much more

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This episodes special guest is the comedy legend Charlie Higson

I met with Charlie and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, being in The Higsons, clubbing, his podcast and so much more

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Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.

This episode is the 10th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about our favourite music videos, this is an unstructured and fun chat.

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This episodes special guest is Babybird AKA Stephen Jones

I met with Stephen and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, the reissue of Ugly Beautiful and much more

Listen to Stephens work here https://thestephenjones.bandcamp.com/

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This episodes special guest is Andrew Levy of The Brand New Heavies

I met with Andrew and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up in London, soul, funk, school, clubbing and much more

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This episodes special guest is Canadian singer songwriter Christina Martin

I met with Christina and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, creativity, acting, clubbing and so much more

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This episodes special guest is Kula Shaker front person Crispian Mills

I met with Crispian and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, creativity, the new record, clubbing and so much more

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