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C86 Show - Indie Pop

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Channelling the spirit of Indie Pop!

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Recent Guests

David Whitaker
Musician and composer, former member of Music For Pleasure and The Danse Society
Episode: David Whitaker - Music For Pleasure, The Danse Society & Expelaires
John Watts
Singer-songwriter, frontman of Fischer-Z
Fischer-Z
Episode: John Watts - Fischer-Z
Geoff Taylor
Geoff Taylor of Age of Chance
Age of Chance
Episode: Geoff Taylor- Age of Chance
Tim Blake
Musician and synthesizer artist known for Gong and Hawkwind
Gong, Hawkwind
Episode: Tim Blake - Gong & Hawkwind
Jim Shepherd
Musician, Jasmine Minks frontman
Jasmine Minks / Pillars of Creation
Episode: Jim Shepherd - The Jasmine Minks
Philip Johnson
American saxophonist, composer and author
The Microscopic Septet; The Public Servants
Episode: Phillip Johnston - The Microscopic Septet & The Public Servants
Tracey Belland
Singer, guitarist and songwriter
Voice of the Beehive
Episode: Tracey Belland - Voice of the Beehive
Chris Musto
Drummer, designer, and visual artist with extensive album-cover and project work
The Flying Padovani's; The Subterraneans; various labels
Episode: Chris Musto - Glen Matlock & The Philistines, The Flying Padovani's, The Screwballs, The Subterraneans, The Bermondsey Joyriders
Richard Langston
Writer and author
Author of The Clean and the Dream Life, You Need a Rubber Soul
Episode: Richard Langston - The Clean: In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul

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David Eastaugh
Host of the show, long-form interviewer with a focus on indie/pop and 1980s counterculture

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Gene

    Loved this interview with Matt, well done David.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great guests, interviewer not so much…

    The guest are always great, love hearing them talk. But the interviewer just seems to have the same 6 questions, every interview, and about the same 8 cultural touchpoints over and over again - which is even worse when they’re completely culturally irrelevant to the guest. Too much of the time it comes across as though he hasn’t done his research or homework, which is a huge missed opportunity. Great guest list though…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mog Moogle
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Batty

    Great interview, can’t wait to read the book

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of my faves

    Listening from Australia. Awesome variety of music guests interviewed warmly & enthusiastically. Particularly enjoy the British musicians, acts, producers & stories from or covering the 80s (especially pop/new wave). Thanks for such a great podcast. Is a regular listen for me. David’s ‘yes’ replies, are a keeper, love them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lahelia
    Australia2 years ago
  • 5 stars but

    Can we stop hearing about David’s brother’s awful record collection in every episode???

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wmhunt
    United States3 years ago

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Some reviews note the host's questioning style can feel repetitive.
Mixed comments on audio levels and interview pacing.
Fans love the long-form, era-specific conversations and full songs.
The show is seen as a valuable archival resource for 80s indie culture.
Listeners praise the deep guest rosters and archival stories.

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Apple Podcasts
#227
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Apple Podcasts
#203
Ireland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#219
New Zealand/Music

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Tim Blake - Gong & Hawkwind
Q: What were your first big breaks or turning points after moving to London and starting to work with Gong?
He recalls the pivotal period in the late 60s and early 70s involving high-profile gigs, collaborations, and the moment he joined Gong after meetings in Paris and France, which shaped his trajectory.
Tim Blake - Gong & Hawkwind
Q: How did music or culture start to infiltrate your consciousness and DNA?
Tim Blake describes a lifelong engagement with music from early choral roots, cutting across schooling and Parisian improvisation scenes, which fed his interest in synthesizers and sound for live performance.
Geoff Taylor- Age of Chance
Q: What was the moment when Motor City first started making waves and how did John Peel factor into that momentum?
The track gained early attention through radio play, with Peel picking it up and giving exposure that helped drive initial interest and press, effectively kick-starting the band's national attention.
Richard Langston - The Clean: In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul
Q: What sparked the rise of Flying Nun and the Dunedin scene?
Roger Sheppard's sighting of The Clean and his belief in their potential led him to register Flying Nun, which provided a platform for many Dunedin acts and helped export the sound internationally.
Anne Richmond Boston - The Swimming Pool Q’s
Q: Tell us about finishing The Big House Of Time and the long-lost second album finally seeing the light.
The second album was recorded, then shelved due to money issues and later personal changes. Years later, a friend helped digitize tapes, and I returned to finish the project with a new producer in Athens, creating a fresh release and a new live lineup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About C86 Show

What is C86 Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running interview-led series that centers on indie pop, post-punk, and related underground scenes from the 1980s onward. Conversations with veteran musicians, producers, and culture-makers explore early scenes, live venues, recording lore, and the evolution of indie culture, often weaving in DIY aesthetics, label politics, and cross-continental collaborations. Listeners get deeply personal career stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and thoughtful reflections on longevity, creativity, and the changing music industry, with full-length song play and detailed first-hand insights that feel more like a living archive than a typical music talk show. A standout angle is the breadth of guests—from bands to solo artists and visual/art collab... more

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1. David Whitaker
2. John Watts
3. Geoff Taylor
4. Tim Blake
5. Jim Shepherd
6. Philip Johnson
7. Tracey Belland
8. Chris Musto

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