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22 Grand Pod

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The Strokes
The Cribs
Arctic Monkeys
The Libertines
Manchester
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Oasis
Howling Bells
Britpop
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British Guitar Music
2000s Music Scene
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The Rakes
2000s British Guitar Music

Revisiting a heady era for British guitar music – 2001-2008 – via new interviews with the bands & people who were there.---------------------------------Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:Early access to any main pod episodes plus the following Patreon-only series: The 00's Deep ... more

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Angus.official is on the pod to pick his fave songs of the 00s, discuss how he coined Indie Poo, what it means and why it’s gone viral.

Full radio show with songs: www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-angus-ceo-i... more

New album A Hole To See The Sky Through out now!

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taki... more

www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-screech-louder-the-long-blondes-21072026/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bo... more

Jon and Jasmine of Truck Festival are on the pod as we discuss how it's become the most popular indie festival in the UK.

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon o... more

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Danny McNamara
Lead singer of Embrace, invited guest
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Episode: Danny McNamara - Embrace
Rick McNamara
Member of Embrace, guitarist/vocalist
Embrace
Episode: Best of the 00s with Rick McNamara (Embrace)
Colin MacIntyre
Musician, Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society
Episode: Colin MacIntyre - Mull Historical Society
Daniel Dylan Wray
Author of Groovy, Laidback & Nasty; books on Sheffield's independent music scene
Author
Episode: Daniel Dylan Wray - Author: Groovy, Laidback & Nasty - A history of independent music in Sheffield
Eva Petersen
Frontwoman of The Little Flames, solo artist and composer
The Little Flames, Deltasonic (former label)
Episode: Eva Petersen - The Little Flames
Richard Archer
Frontman of Hard-Fi, interviewee
Hard-Fi
Episode: Richard Archer - Hard-Fi
Andy Kyte
Creator of the mockumentary about an indie band from Camden
The Storm (fictional band in the project)
Episode: Making a 00s indie mockumentary with Andy Kyte
Michael Ian Cummings
Musician, frontman of Dead Trees and Skaters
Independent artist / Solo project
Episode: Michael Ian Cummings - The Dead Trees/Skaters
Gemma Clarke
Former drummer for Babyshambles and current member of a punk band
Episode: Gemma Clarke of Babyshambles on joining Dustin's bar mitzvah

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John
Marketing Manager at Truck Festival; associated with festival operations and industry promotion
Harry
Host of the show, guiding interview and pacing discussion

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Giving immense nostalgia

    Love this and the memories it conjures. However the “type thing” tick does drive me absolutely insane

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaosinshoes
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • whoooooo remembers

    it’s good type thing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nipsey_Russell_
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • whoooooo rembers

    it’s good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nipsey_Russell_
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Have contempt for those you meet

    Brilliant interviews and nostalgia. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeedsMick
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Best podcast out there

    Over this podcast covers so many great bands from that era, well worth joining the patreon too for some extra bonus content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    langers_86
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Fans appreciate the focus on behind-the-scenes industry context as well as live-moment recollections.
Listeners praise the deep-dive interviews and strong sense of nostalgia for the era.
The format gives guests ample space to share stories without heckling or dominating the conversation.

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Best of the 00s with Screech Louder (The Long Blondes)
Q: Can you describe the Marlborough Mexico Fest and its impact?
A memorable, morally gray event funded by a cigarette sponsor, with a chaotic but lucrative setup, memorable performances, and a lasting sense of the era's wild, opportunistic creativity.
Best of the 00s with Screech Louder (The Long Blondes)
Q: What was it like working with producers like Paul Epworth and Steve Mackey?
Epworth's session felt transitional and not fully invested, while Steve Mackey pushed for live drums and tighter performances, significantly shaping the drummer's approach and the band's sound.
Danny McNamara - Embrace
Q: Did you expect to collaborate with Chris Martin and how did it affect you?
They initially hesitated because it felt like an override by a bigger star, but ultimately accepted the collaboration, which brought broader exposure and shaped the album's sound.
Danny McNamara - Embrace
Q: What was the impact of embracing new technology and DIY approaches?
The band discusses how modern tools and the internet enable artists to reach audiences directly, reducing gatekeepers and allowing more intimate, real recordings; they emphasize the value of authenticity over polish.
Danny McNamara - Embrace
Q: How did Gravity come to be part of Embrace's repertoire?
The song was proposed by Chris Martin after an initial discussion, and despite some hesitation, the band decided to give it a go, which ultimately helped define a new era for the band.

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The show spotlights early- to mid-2000s UK guitar-driven bands and the people who lived through that scene, pairing long-form interviews with vivid anecdotes about formation, gigs, and the music industry. Guests range from frontpeople and songwriters to festival organizers and promoters, with recurring emphasis on the DIY ethos, club nights, and the UK indie ecosystem that propelled acts to national attention. Across episodes, listeners get candid reflections on touring, label dynamics, production choices, and the evolving media landscape, plus behind-the-scenes memories from venues, key collaborations, and the cultural legacy of that era. This mix of nostalgia, practical career insights, and vivid storytelling also highlights the practical... more

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