Explore every episode of the podcast Robbie Williams Rewind
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| Special - Vaughan Arnell - Legendary Music Video Director (Part 1) | 10 Sep 2026 | 01:17:35 | |
In the first of a special series of episodes, we’re delighted to welcome everyone’s favourite music video director, Vaughan Arnell, to Robbie Williams Rewind! Described by Robbie Williams’s own website as “a collaborator almost as central to Robbie’s story as Guy Chambers”, Vaughan has directed some of the most iconic music videos of Robbie’s career. His extraordinary CV also includes videos for the Spice Girls, George Michael, Terence Trent D’Arby, Jamiroquai, One Direction and many more. In this episode, Vaughan takes us right back to the beginning, recalling the first time he worked with Robbie when, alongside Anthea Benton, he directed Take That’s ‘Back For Good’. He shares his first impressions of Robbie, as well as some valuable lessons learnt from spending a music video shoot working with a lot of water! Vaughan then took the helm for ‘Angels’, immortalising Robbie in stunning black and white on the beach at Saunton Sands, before filming him amongst netball-playing girls in London’s Paternoster Square. Vaughan reveals what happened the night before the Devon shoot, when he and Rob were very nearly refused dinner at their hotel, and remembers the extraordinary reaction Robbie received in London while filming the kissing scene. Following the success of ‘Angels’, Vaughan directed ‘Let Me Entertain You’, bringing Robbie’s vision of becoming a member of KISS spectacularly to life — complete with leotard, make-up, a full rock ’n’ roll band, pole dancers and groupies. It was on the set of ‘Let Me Entertain You’ that Robbie first played Vaughan his new song ‘Millennium’ and announced that he wanted to be James Bond in the video. Vaughan helped turn that idea into reality in glorious Sean Connery style at Pinewood Studios — where he and Robbie even received a rather unexpected visitor while standing beside 007’s Aston Martin! The video went on to win Best British Video at the 1999 BRIT Awards. And then came perhaps Robbie’s most iconic video of all: ‘Rock DJ’. Voted the third greatest pop video of all time by the public in a 4Music poll in 2010, and winner of Best British Video at the 2001 BRIT Awards, its unforgettable concept became a defining moment in Robbie’s career. Vaughan tells us how the video was brought to life, including the unexpected challenge of discovering that some of his roller-skating models… couldn’t actually roller-skate! From rain-soaked Take That to Angels on the beach, Robbie as James Bond and the extraordinary creation of ‘Rock DJ’, this is a fascinating journey through some of the most memorable music videos in British pop history. We hope you’re as excited as we are to hear Vaughan’s stories on Robbie Williams Rewind! ====== | |||
| Special - The Making Of BRITPOP With Karl Brazil & Owen Parker | 26 Jun 2026 | 01:29:15 | |
We’re VERY excited to welcome back two extra special guests to the podcast, musicians, writers and producers who have been absolutely instrumental in the making of BRITPOP: Karl Brazil and Owen Parker. Not only have Karl and Owen co-written nearly every track on the album with Robbie Williams, they also co-produced it alongside Martin Terefe, played on the recordings, and brought it to life on stage as part of Robbie’s live band. If you’re looking for the true inside track on his first non-Christmas album in nearly a decade, this is the interview. Karl and Owen take us deep into the creative process – how the songs came together, memories from the studio, and what these tracks really mean to them. They reveal the full story behind writing Cocky and 100% Beau with Gaz Coombes, and what it was like when Chris Martin wanted to play on Human. This is one of those rare conversations where you’re not just hearing about the album – you’re hearing it from the people who built it, note by note. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, unexpected moments, and genuine insight into Robbie’s creative world, this is an episode for fans who want to go deeper. If you’ve been following our BRITPOP journey, this is the one that brings it all together – and trust us, you won’t want to miss it. Follow Karl on Instagram @brazil.karl and Owen @owenparker74 ====== | |||
| EP53 BRITPOP Album Part 3 | 27 May 2026 | 01:59:43 | |
We wrap up our BRITPOP deep dive with the Deluxe edition tracks: Selfish Disco, G.E.M.B., Comment Section, Fucking Amazing, 100% Beau and Desire. Joining us for the finale are Eliza from Australia and Vivien from Austria. Vivien takes us through her journey with Robbie Williams, from seeing him live for the first time aged 15 on the Take The Crown tour, to the unforgettable moment she joined him on stage during the Heavy Entertainment Show tour. Since then, she’s followed him across Europe, and shares her take on both the BRITPOP tour and the Long 90s shows. Eliza became a fan during a French exchange trip in the 90s, cemented when she spent time in the UK at the height of the Escapology era. She loves seeing Robbie live in Australia, so much so, she’s been trying to persuade us to make the journey down under ourselves! ====== | |||
| EP52 - BRITPOP Album Part 2 | 13 May 2026 | 01:18:24 | |
In part 2 of our BRITPOP track-by-track deep dive, we welcome our first South American guests to Robbie Williams Rewind: Lorena from Argentina and Carolina from Chile (now living in Turkey). Together, we unpack the final five tracks from the standard edition: Human, Morrissey, You, It’s OK Until The Drugs Stop Working, and Pocket Rocket – sharing reactions, standout moments, and favourite lyrics from each. Lorena reflects on seeing Robbie live for the first time in 2006 and the 20-year wait that’s followed, including the heartbreak of his 2018 Argentina show being cancelled due to extreme weather. At the time of recording, she spoke for fans across the country in hoping the BRITPOP tour would finally bring him back… and now it has. Even better, she’s got her tickets. Carolina takes us right into the heart of the chaos at the Mucho Lucho TV recording in 2004, recalling the moment Robbie Williams walked off set. She also shares her full-circle journey as a fan, from seeing him live in Chile in 2006, through a 17-year wait to finally catch a XXV Tour show in Turkey, and on to the BRITPOP and Long 90s tours. Along the way, she reflects on the contrast between LATAM and European crowds, and what makes each experience so unforgettable. ====== | |||
| EP51 - BRITPOP Album Part 1 | 29 Apr 2026 | 02:55:43 | |
The wait is over — we’re diving into Robbie’s BRITPOP album with Part 1 of our track-by-track review. Joined by James from Scotland and Edite from Latvia, we break down the opening 6 songs of the album: Rocket, Spies, Pretty Face, Bite Your Tongue, Cocky and All My Life. From the promo campaign to release date drama, artwork to sales stats, we dig into what BRITPOP says about Robbie right now. We discuss what the songs mean to us and analyse each of the music videos. James shares how Robbie went from being the soundtrack to childhood car journeys to becoming a genuine passion, sparked by a deep dive ahead of the Isle of Wight Festival. Fast forward, and he’s now seen Robbie three times in the past year, bringing a fresh but fully invested fan perspective to the review. Edite takes us on her journey from teenage fandom in Latvia to experiencing Robbie live for the first time on the BRITPOP tour. The show didn’t just meet expectations, it completely reignited her love for music. She’s since been back twice more… and even found herself singing part of Come Undone into Robbie’s mic at her second gig. ====== | |||
| EP50 - Long 90's Tour | 29 Mar 2026 | 01:49:44 | |
We relive the Long 90s gigs in full, sharing what happened before and after our backstage interview with Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton, and how we somehow found ourselves in the pre-show Disco and the Huddle! We’re joined by Lisa from Scotland and Ellie from London (originally Italy), who share their stories from the Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Manchester gigs. Plus we hear from fans queuing outside London’s Brixton Academy on the night. And as if that wasn’t enough, Jemma from the Take That Netflix documentary joins us to tell her unbelievable story. From discovering she’d made the documentary, to Robbie attempting to ring her childhood phone number … to suddenly finding herself invited to Wolverhampton, up on stage with Robbie, and chatting to him post-show! It’s an episode full of “how is this actually happening?” moments! ====== | |||
| BRITPOP SPECIAL with Robbie Williams | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:28:04 | |
Robbie Williams himself is back on Robbie Williams Rewind — and this time, we’re backstage. For his second time on the podcast, Robbie joins us in person, just moments before hitting the stage in Wolverhampton on the Long 90s tour. With the crowd buzzing outside, we sit down for an honest, funny and surprisingly reflective conversation about BRITPOP, the Long 90s shows, and what it feels like to revisit Life Thru A Lens. Robbie reveals his favourite lyrics on BRITPOP, shares how some of the songs first came to life, and talks about what his Instagram Comment Section means to him. Plus, he answers questions sent in by you — the listeners. ====== | |||
| Special - Thom Rylance, The Lottery Winners | 01 Dec 2025 | 01:03:39 | |
We’re delighted to welcome Thom Rylance from The Lottery Winners onto the show! After wowing audiences across Europe when they supported Robbie Williams on his massive stadium tour this summer, Thom explains how Robbie first contacted him and how it’s changed the band’s future for the better. We hear which gigs were Thom’s favourites, why he thinks he and Robbie are quite similar both on and off the stage, and how he felt to be playing to stadium crowds for the first time. Follow them on Instagram: @thomrylance and @thelotterywinners ====== ====== | |||
| EP49 - Dingwalls Long 90's | 20 Oct 2025 | 03:05:52 | |
We were incredibly lucky to attend Robbie’s Long 90’s gig at Dingwalls in Camden, where he performed both his debut solo album Life Thru A Lens and his brand-new record BRITPOP from start to finish! With phones banned inside the venue, we set out to capture some of the vibe by chatting with fans in the queue about which Life Thru A Lens songs they were most excited to hear, and which BRITPOP tracks have already become favourites. We’re joined by Mark from Northern Ireland, creator of the amazing @brit_cult Instagram page, who explains why he started his page, why he loves Robbie and his highlights from this unforgettable show. Plus, Mandy from the UK helps us relive the gig, track by track, as we piece together every moment we can remember from Robbie’s smallest ever ticketed concert! ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Elle Cato, Singer, Songwriter & Backing Vocalist | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:32:25 | |
It’s the podcast’s 4th birthday! And we’re marking the occasion with a very special guest – the incredible Elle (Lorraine) Cato, one of Robbie Williams’s amazing backing vocalists. Elle’s career began when she was just 15, signing as a solo artist with Columbia Records while still at school. From there, she became a sought-after vocal tutor, which opened the door to singing backing vocals for boyband Blue. Since then, Elle has toured or recorded with a dazzling list of artists including Will Young, Ellie Goulding, Van Morrisson, Anastacia, Lisa Stansfield, Jamiroquai and many more. Elle first sang with Robbie at private gigs back in 2012, but she joined his tour for the first time during XXV in 2023. Now, alongside Denosh Bennett and Sara Jane Skeete, she’s a vital part of Robbie’s live sound, wowing audiences every night on the Britpop tour, especially during those unforgettable band intros! Follow Elle on Instagram @ellecatomusic, or TikTok on @ellecatono1 Get in touch with us at robbiewilliamsrewind.com & @rewindrobbie on Instagram & Twitter. ====== | |||
| EP48 - Britpop tour fan stories & check-in with Robbie! | 20 Jul 2025 | 02:18:42 | |
Join us for a special episode of Robbie Williams Rewind as eight passionate fans share their unforgettable stories from Robbie’s latest Britpop tour. We hear from 'Kevin with the tan' in Edinburgh, Debbie from Dundee, and Pati from Germany, who all had memorable encounters with Robbie. Shirley and Levke spill the details on ‘Nipple-gate’, and we welcome our youngest ever guest—5-year-old Dora—alongside her mum Leanne. Plus, Edgar from Spain takes us through the most jaw-dropping surprise we’ve ever heard from the tour in Barcelona. And as an extra special treat, Robbie Williams himself drops in to share how he’s enjoying life on the Britpop Tour! ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Owen Parker - Rob's Keyboardist & Co-writer | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:20:11 | |
We’re back with another special episode of Robbie Williams Rewind, and this time we’re joined by the brilliant Owen Parker! Owen has been Robbie’s keyboardist since 2019, joining the band for his Las Vegas residency and the epic XXV Tour. A vital part of Robbie’s musical team, he’s also co-written and worked closely with Robbie and Karl Brazil on The Christmas Present including tracks like “Home,” “Darkest Night,” and “Can’t Stop Christmas”, and more recently, on Robbie’s upcoming album Britpop. In this episode, Owen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life on tour and in the studio with Robbie, and he shares fantastic stories from his career working with music legends like the Pet Shop Boys, Simple Minds, Girls Aloud, and many more. Follow Owen on Instagram @owenparker74 Get in touch with us at robbiewilliamsrewind.com & @rewindrobbie on Instagram & Twitter. ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Karl Brazil, Rob's Drummer & Musical Director | 29 May 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
In this very special episode, we're thrilled to welcome one of the UK's most in-demand musicians — drummer, songwriter, and musical director, Karl Brazil! Karl has been keeping the beat for Robbie since 2009 and most recently stepped into the role of musical director for the XXV tour. Beyond the stage, he's co-written a string of songs with Rob, including the latest single Rocket, penned alongside the legendary Tony Iommi and previous podcast guest Tom Longworth. In our chat, Karl takes us through his musical journey — from early beginnings to his big break — and gives us an insider look at what it’s like to be MD for Robbie. We dive into the songwriting process, unpack the stories behind the tracks he's co-written, and even get a few exciting teasers about Robbie’s upcoming Britpop album and tour. Follow Karl on Instagram @brazil.karl Get in touch with us at robbiewilliamsrewind.com & @rewindrobbie on Instagram & Twitter. ====== ====== | |||
| EP47 - Radical Honesty Launch Night, MOCO London | 11 May 2025 | 00:35:25 | |
We were incredibly fortunate to attend the launch of Radical Honesty, Robbie’s powerful new art exhibition at the Moco Museum in London. In our latest episode—out now—we take you behind the scenes: from the moment we got the invite, to our experience at the event, and our honest thoughts on Robbie’s striking work. In Radical Honesty, Robbie invites us to embrace the full spectrum of being human, from anxiety and self doubt to self love and mirror pep talks. The exhibition is open until October 2025. Book your tickets at Mocomuseum.com ====== ====== | |||
| EP46 - Dream Setlists for 2025 Tour | 23 Apr 2025 | 02:40:04 | |
What songs are you hoping Robbie Williams will play on his 2025 stadium tour? ====== ====== | |||
| EP45 - Better Man - Film Review | 11 Mar 2025 | 03:20:17 | |
Now that Better Man has been released globally, and we’ve heard from some of the cast and crew, Sarina from Germany joins us to break down Robbie Williams’ incredible biopic, Better Man, scene by scene. "I know what you're thinking – what's with the monkey?" We dive into the intriguing portrayal of Robbie as a monkey (or is he an ape?) and explore what this creative choice brought to the film. From our first impressions to a deep reflection on how accurately the film captures Robbie's life, we share our thoughts on every detail. We also talk box office numbers, award wins and nominations, the electrifying soundtrack, the sharp script, standout performances, and stunning visual effects. Plus, we uncover lots of Easter eggs hidden throughout the film – did you catch them all? ====== ====== | |||
| Better Man Crew Interviews - Jenny Griffin Assistant Choreographer | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:20:15 | |
In this special episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Jenny Griffin, who’s had a pivotal impact on Robbie Williams' career in two major ways. As the assistant choreographer on Better Man, Jenny worked alongside choreographer Ashley Wallen and director Michael Gracey, helping bring unforgettable moments to life, like the epic Rock DJ scene on Regent Street with 500 dancers and the stunning She’s The One sequence. Jenny’s also been a part of Robbie’s dance team since 2016, debuting in the Party Like A Russian video. She went on to become the dance captain for his Heavy Entertainment Show and XXV tours, and even portrayed Theresa May in the Can’t Stop Christmas video! Tune in as she shares her journey, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from these iconic projects. ====== ====== | |||
| Better Man Cast Interviews - Adam Tucker - Robbie Williams's Vocals (Singing Voice) | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:28:06 | |
We’re delighted to bring you another Better Man interview - we’re joined by singer Adam Tucker, who provided vocals for Robbie Williams in the film.
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| Better Man Cast Interviews-Jake Simmance, Jesse Hyde, Chase Vollenweider, Liam Head, Frazer Hadfield | 29 Dec 2024 | 02:21:24 | |
Exclusive Better Man interviews! We’re delighted to welcome not one, but FIVE actors from Robbie’s biopic, Better Man, onto this very special episode of the podcast! We chat with the guys who play Take That: Jake Simmance (Gary Barlow), Jesse Hyde (Mark Owen), Chase Vollenweider (Jason Orange) and Liam Head (Howard Donald). This is the first joint interview the four actors have given and it’s as fun and fascinating as you’d hope, especially as they’ve become best friends in real life! As if that wasn’t exciting enough, we also bring you ANOTHER interview, with Frazer Hadfield who plays Robbie’s friend ‘Nate’ in Better Man! We hear about all of their audition processes, how they prepared for their roles and what their favourites scenes to film were. They reflect on the cultural significance of Take That & Robbie and tell us about the times they’ve seen Robbie live or met him. They celebrate Jonno Davies’s incredible portrayal of Robbie, discuss the technical marvels of filmmaking, and share the challenges of costume and makeup. They share insights into their characters, the challenges they faced, and the nostalgia and personal connections associated with Robbie and Take That’s music. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!
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| Special - Ally Begg (Bad Boys Inc.) "The Accidental Popstar" | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:23:48 | |
Did you love the Boybands Forever documentary which Robbie was featured in recently? It was a great show, but it was also really sad to hear the negative sides of what most of the 90s/00s boybands went through. They each discussed their rise to fame and what they hysteria was like, but also how it affected their mental health, and left some of them with no money in the end. There’s one 90s boyband member who’s been discussing this topic and more with other pop stars on his own YouTube channel, The Accidental Pop Star, for a while. So, we’re thrilled to be joined by Ally Begg from Bad Boys Inc to hear about his 90s boyband experience, as well as his memories of meeting and seeing Robbie live many times. Bad Boys Inc had 6 Top 40 singles and a Top 20 album and were created by one of Take That’s early producers, Ian Levine, to rival Take That. Ally fills us in on how he felt about that, what being in Bad Boys Inc was like and why the band split after just one album. He also tells us what happened the first time he met Take That, and why he ended up going to some of Robbie’s earliest solo gigs and rehearsal shows. Robbie once suggested a put down to use with anyone being snide, that Ally still uses to this day! Find Ally’s show at https://www.youtube.com/@theaccidentalpopstar
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| EP44 - Better Man - European Premiere Red Carpet Interviews | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:39:39 | |
Join us on the red carpet at the European Premiere of Robbie Williams’s film, Better Man! We were very lucky to be invited to interview some of the cast of the movie in London – hear our chats with Robbie, Ayda, Director Michael Gracey, Jonno Davies who plays Robbie, Raechelle Banno (Nicole Appleton), Carter J Murphy (young Robbie), Steve Pemberton (Poppa Pete), Jake Simmance (Gary Barlow) and Karina Banno (Natalie Appleton). You can also watch a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel. Better Man is released in cinemas from 26th December in the UK and Ireland. Dates vary for other countries so check Robbie’s website for details. ====== | |||
| Special - Sara Jane Skeete - Rob's Backing Vocalist | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:04:35 | |
We’re very excited to have yet another member of Robbie’s band join us on the podcast! ====== | |||
| EP43 - Lufthaus at Creamfields, Better Man at Telluride and Toronto film festivals | 22 Sep 2024 | 02:17:55 | |
Christina from Denmark returns to tell us all about her experience watching Lufthaus make their debut performance on a UK stage at Creamfields. Jocelyn from USA is back to explain how she was lucky enough to attend the world premiere of Robbie’s Better Man movie at Telluride Film Festival, as well as the Canadian premiere at Toronto Film Festival. Don’t worry, we don’t discuss any Better Man spoilers, except for the one big surprise that we think everyone knows by now! ====== | |||
| EP42 - Hyde Park Gig July 2024 | 21 Jul 2024 | 01:30:33 | |
We’re joined by Emma from the UK to discuss all of our favourite moments from Robbie’s incredible Hyde Park gig, including that special Danny Dyer duet! Emma explains what made her a fan and recalls her best memories from all the tours she’s attended. We also review the four collaborations that Robbie has been a part of in the last 18 months: Sober with Lucy Spraggan, Punk’s Dead with SOFT PLAY, Une Tahitienne à Paris with Mareva Galanter as well as the Felix cat food advert song, It’s Great To Be A Cat. ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Rich Scott & Scott Ralph - Rob's Songwriting Partners | 27 Apr 2024 | 01:55:10 | |
We’re thrilled to welcome the co-writers of Morning Sun and many more incredible tracks to the podcast - Richard Scott and Scott Ralph. We’re excited that Rich has returned to the show after we interviewed him and his brothers Kelvin Andrews and Danny Spencer in 2022. ====== | |||
| Special - Guy Chambers | 31 Mar 2024 | 01:43:23 | |
Does it get anymore exciting than this? It’s the interview we’ve wanted for a long time - we’re thrilled to share our chat with Guy Chambers! ====== ====== | |||
| Rob's 50 for 50 Birthday Special - Top 50 songs voted by listeners | 13 Feb 2024 | 02:09:29 | |
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| Special - Tom Longworth, Rob's Guitarist | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:37:19 | |
We’re very excited to have another member of Robbie’s band join us on the podcast! Guitarist Tom Longworth tells us how he came to join the band in 2012, what was unique about his first Robbie gig, and shares some great memories of touring with Rob around the world. He also reveals a very surprising story behind the backing vocals on ‘Time For Change’, the song that he wrote with Robbie, Guy and Karl for The Christmas Present! ====== | |||
| EP41 - Netflix Documentary Review | 10 Dec 2023 | 02:29:53 | |
In our second Netflix documentary episode, we’re joined by Chris from Kent who helps us review the four part series, ‘Robbie Williams’. We discuss what we really thought of the series including our favourite parts and what we learnt. Chris also tells us about the extremely unique Robbie memorabilia that he owns! ====== ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Joe Pearlman, Director, Rob's Netflix Documentary | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:57:25 | |
In the first of two special Robbie Williams Netflix doc episodes, we’re thrilled to share our interview with the director, Joe Pearlman! We asked Joe lots of questions from Robbie fans, including why certain parts of Robbie’s career weren’t covered (like Swing!) and we discover what scene was too saucy to be included! ====== ====== | |||
| EP40 - Lufthaus - Visions Vol. 1 | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:46:09 | |
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| Special - Lufthaus with Tim Metcalfe & Flynn Francis | 14 Oct 2023 | 01:27:43 | |
We’re VERY excited to welcome Robbie’s long-time musical collaborators and Lufthaus bandmates Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis onto the podcast! ====== | |||
| EP39 - The Podcast's 2nd Birthday!! | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:53:18 | |
On our 2nd birthday, we’re excited to share news of our Independent Podcast Award nomination! To celebrate, we’re listening back to some of our favourite moments from more than 50 episodes. Hear some astounding, amazing and funny stories from Robbie’s co-writers, band members, producers and fans! We also bring you all the latest Robbie news including Netflix, Spurs and Softplay, and we discuss the end of the European XXV tour/Sandringham.
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| Special - Chris Briggs, Rob's Record Company A&R Man - Part 2 | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:21:55 | |
We continue our interview with Rob’s A&R man, Chris Briggs, who’s worked continuously with Robbie from the very start of his solo career. ====== | |||
| Special - Chris Briggs, Rob's Record Company A&R Man - Part 1 | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:15:27 | |
Today’s extra special guest has worked with Robbie longer than anyone else in his solo career. Chris Briggs has been Robbie’s A&R man since 1996, soon after he left Take That. Chris has been by Rob’s side even longer than his management. Chris shares never heard before stories about the launch of Rob’s solo career: how he came to work with Guy Chambers and the rest of his band, what happened when he went to Miami to work with Desmond Child, how Life Thru A Lens was recorded, and what many record company execs really thought of Robbie ‘pre-Angels’. We also hear which songwriter Rob failed to click with prior to Guy. Chris explains what A&R actually involves, and how he ended up in that role. Chris has also worked with a plethora of other artists including ABC, Blondie, Def Leppard, Dire Straits, Big Country, Olly Murs, Laura Marling, Starsailor and Geri Halliwell. He won A&R of the year at the Music Producers Guilds Awards in 2016. You’ll be able to hear part two of this interview in our next episode. ====== ====== | |||
| EP38 - Anto Carroll - Something Beautiful Video Contestant | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:40:32 | |
On the 20th anniversary of Robbie’s incredible Knebworth shows, we have a special guest who was lucky enough to go backstage there! We’re joined by Anto Carroll, an Irish fan who took part in Robbie’s Pop Idol themed Something Beautiful video. He fills us in on what it was like to take part and how reaching the final few in the selection process led to him being invited to Knebworth! You can view all of Anto’s backstage photos on our social channels as well as our website. ====== ====== | |||
| Special - Hamish Brown, Award Winning Photographer | 15 Jul 2023 | 02:15:39 | |
We’re thrilled to share our interview with award winning photographer Hamish Brown, who was Robbie’s chosen photographer from 1997 until about 2010. He was granted unique access to video shoots, tours and promotional campaigns. Hamish shot the record covers for Intensive Care, Swing When You’re Winning, Kids, Somethin’ Stupid and some versions of Angels. We hear what it was like to work closely with Rob and how Hamish captured some of Rob’s most iconic photographs, such as those from the video shoots of Angels, Feel, Kids, No Regrets, Millennium, Supreme, Somethin’ Stupid, Advertising Space and more. ====== | |||
| Special - Jerry Meehan, Rob's Bass Guitarist | 29 May 2023 | 01:17:08 | |
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| Special - Steve "Smiley" Barnard, Rob's First Live Drummer | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:33:45 | |
We’re very excited to be joined by Robbie’s first live drummer, Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard, who was part of Rob’s band from 1997-1998 including during Rob’s first solo tour. Smiley describes what it was like to work closely with Robbie during the Life Thru A Lens era and how they spent hours playing backgammon to help Rob’s sobriety. It’s even down to Smiley, that Rob’s band has its current lineup. ====== | |||
| EP37 - Life Thru A Lens (25th Anniversary Edition) | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:53:08 | |
We’re rewinding back to the subject of our very first episode, Life Thru A Lens! We’re joined by Ruben from New Zealand to discuss all the demos and unreleased tracks on the 25th Anniversary Edition of Robbie’s first album. Ruben probably wins the award for being Robbie’s youngest ever fan! He explains how he became a fan aged 2, and what this meant for his language skills! He describes the unique toys he’d play with and what he’d take to kindergarten with him! Now aged 21, Ruben is looking forward to seeing Robbie live for the first time later this year. ====== | |||
| EP36 - XXV (Part 2) | 01 Feb 2023 | 02:29:13 | |
We continue our journey through Robbie’s latest Greatest Hits album, XXV, by reviewing CD2, including previously unreleased tracks More Than This, Disco Symphony, The World And Her Mother and Home Thoughts From Abroad. Frenchie Helene joins us to discuss the new and reorchestrated songs and we reveal our favourite moments from Robbie’s recent UK & Ireland XXV tour, and Royal Albert Hall shows. Helene also divulges what happened when her mum took her out of school for the day to meet Robbie at her local radio station in 2012! ====== | |||
| EP35 - XXV (Part 1) | 18 Jan 2023 | 02:37:33 | |
We’re not rewinding very far this time – we’re looking at the standard edition of Robbie’s latest album XXV, discussing the new orchestrations of his greatest hits, including new song Lost! ====== | |||
| EP34 - The Robbie Williams Interview | 04 Jan 2023 | 01:51:49 | |
We start 2023 with the best that the New Year could bring – with Robbie Williams himself on the podcast, for our biggest episode yet! You really don’t want to miss this! It’s an interview by fans for the fans! ====== | |||
| EP33 - The Christmas Present - Christmas Future | 21 Dec 2022 | 02:43:10 | |
We continue our sleigh ride through Robbie’s The Christmas Present album; this time, looking at the second CD, The Christmas Future, as well as 2020’s Can’t Stop Christmas! We also recall the amazing Robbie Williams Christmas Party shows at Wembley Arena. We’re joined by Caroline from Austria who explains why being a Robbie fan is her husband’s fault so he can’t complain when she travels across Europe to see him in concert! ====== | |||
| EP32 - The Christmas Present - Christmas Past | 07 Dec 2022 | 02:29:09 | |
Sarah from Canada is with us to rewind through the first half of Robbie’s The Christmas Present album–The Christmas Past. We review each song, track by track, and discuss some of his promotional appearances such as Winter Wonderland and Not The Robbie Williams Christmas Show. Sarah explains how she became a Robbie fan and tells us all about when she saw him live for the very first time in Las Vegas! ====== | |||
| EP31 - Under The Radar Concert | 23 Nov 2022 | 01:53:37 | |
We’re joined by lots of special guest fans to relive the incredible Under The Radar Concert! (codename Operation Pillow Fight). Rob invited his hardcore fans to a special one-night only performance at the Roundhouse in Camden, London on 7th October 2019. Dress code was strictly pyjamas! Hear everyone’s favourite moments and the unusual thing that happened in the queue which Robbie himself said was “hilarious”! ====== | |||
| Special - Denosh Bennett, Rob’s Backing Vocalist | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:14:55 | |
In this very special episode, we meet Robbie’s backing vocalist of the last 10 years, Denosh Bennett, for an in-depth interview. Denosh is a dynamic performer who has sung and danced alongside icons like Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, Drake, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna. Hear how she got her big break as a dancer, how she transitioned to becoming a backing singer, and how she ended up combining both skills! Denosh explains how she came to work with Robbie and what her favourite moments from the past 10 years working with him have been. You don’t want to miss this! ====== | |||
| EP30 - Live In Las Vegas | 09 Nov 2022 | 02:05:18 | |
Jocelyn from USA is back to explain why she ended up attending ALL of Robbie’s 2019 Vegas shows and what happened when she bumped into Rob outside her hotel! Hear why the Vegas residency was such a great experience for all of us. We also cover some collaborations from 2019-2020 like The Boy In The Dress Musical, The Band Musical, scores for Hey Tiger and Military Wives Choir, The Big Goodbye with Ronan Keating, and Strange Things with The Struts. ====== | |||
| EP29 - Under The Radar Vol. 3 | 26 Oct 2022 | 02:44:17 | |
We’re joined by Sarah Cat from Italy to take a deep dive into Robbie’s Under The Radar Vol. 3 album! His 3rd in the collection of albums released direct to the fans through his website. Sarah tells us all about when she used to follow Robbie’s tour through Italy and Southern Europe in the 90s, including the time he surprised her and her friends with a water pistol! ====== | |||
| EP28 - Under The Radar Vol. 2 | 12 Oct 2022 | 02:49:23 | |
We’re rewinding back to Robbie’s Under The Radar Vol 2, the second in his series of songs released direct to fans through his website. So many great tracks that we’re happy are no longer hidden on Rob’s computer! Georgie from Australia helps us review the album and shares her memories of how she became a fan at a very young age, when she kissed Robbie during a show, and how she managed to meet him on his most recent trip down under. ====== | |||