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Do I detect a problem?

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Metal Detecting
Sleaford Mods
Music
The Sophs
The Maccabees
Maccabees
Gold Star
Alice Costelloe
Swim Deep
Rough Trade Records
Dry Cleaning
Art Brut
Roman Found
United Kingdom
Felix White
It's Easy To Let the Thoughts Gain Ground
Sobriety
Public Persona
Mental Health
Creativity

Novice detectorist James Deacon goes metal detecting with a guest and has a chat.

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Latest Episodes

Songwriter, musician, producer - Will White is on the podcast this week!

We talk about his wonderful debut album 'It's Easy To Let The Thoughts Gain Ground', we discuss his song writing process, being in The Maccabees, being in 86 TVs and becoming c... more

With their brand new album 'Hum' out today - I'm joined by Swim Deep's Austin Williams to discuss the album, fatherhood, band dynamics, surviving in the music industry and working with Bill Ryder-Jones.

Go and purchase the album NOW and go see the b... more

Felix White from The Maccabees is on this week's episode of Do I detect a problem?(!)

An honour and a privilege to have Felix on the podcast. In between me fan-boying, we talk about music scene's of the mid-00s, we talk about the fear of getting old... more

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ellie and Lucie, metal detectorists and creators of the brilliant Roman Found. Their debut book 'Things We Found In The Ground' is out now! They tell me the story of their journey in detecting, how the book was crea... more

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Will White
Musician, member of the Maccabees, solo artist
Will White (solo project)
Episode: Will White (The Maccabees/86 TVs)
Austin Williams
Member of Swim Deep, band frontman
Swim Deep
Episode: Austin Williams (Swim Deep)
Felix White
From The Maccabees, author and musician
The Maccabees
Episode: Felix White (The Maccabees)
Lucy Spraggen
Guest and collaborator with Ellie in Roman Found
Roman Found
Episode: Roman Found
James Emmanuel
Soul singer, depicted as the guest of the episode
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Episode: James Emmanuel
Lucy Spraggan
Musician and guest on the episode
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Episode: Lucy Spraggan
Eddie Argos
Frontman of Art Brut
Art Brut
Episode: Eddie Argos (Art Brut)
Alice Costelloe
An incredible artist who has been making music her whole life.
Episode: Alice Costelloe
Ethan Ramon
Lead vocalist and songwriter for The Sophs.
The Sophs
Episode: Ethan Ramon (The Sophs)

Host

James Deacon
Host who guides metal-detecting walks and in-depth conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Groundbreaking

    Enjoying the down to earth chat. Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuDe2026
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Bloody Brilliant!

    Emotions, feelings, present and past experiences! Get people talking! Will be listening/watching all episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M deacs
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Second the podcast ended, bought a ticket to the Seaford Mods show in DC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richardjam444
    United States5 months ago
  • More please!

    Great concept and a good honest chat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liamgolspie
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Original

    Genuine and interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HMench
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners praise the relaxed, down-to-earth interview style and genuine conversations.
Fans appreciate the mix of music-focused topics with personal life and creative process insights.
Guests are perceived as insightful and engaging, with a memorable vibe that fits casual, walk-and-talk formats.
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Felix White (The Maccabees)
Q: Where do we find you in your life right now?
He discusses being 41, coming off Maccabees shows, burnout, and trying to navigate creative work with a sustainable approach while considering a possible return to making music.
Felix White (The Maccabees)
Q: Have you ever done anything like this before?
Felix explains that these kinds of conversations and formats are new for him, suggesting a sense of novelty and openness to the experimental podcast setup.
Ethan Ramon (The Sophs)
Q: Can I ask you, like, what music do you like listening to?
Ethan shares his current musical influences, including Ween and Joshua Burnside, as well as some Russian music from the 20th century that he enjoys.
Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)
Q: What are you hoping to find next?
A bit of peace, really.
Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)
Q: What's one piece of gold that you think you found in your life?
My wife has been the piece of gold, teaching me everything.

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A conversational show that pairs novice detectorist James Deacon with guests from music and arts to explore creativity, life on tour, and the quirks of making art in a DIY world. Episodes blend lighthearted fieldwork — often a walk or detour — with candid, personal storytelling about formation of bands, album journeys, and the realities of fame, creativity, and family life. The format's mix of intimate chatter and offbeat humor, plus a recurring focus on the creative process and friendships within the indie/music scenes, makes it a compelling listen for fans of authentic artist conversations and DIY culture.

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2. Austin Williams
3. Felix White
4. Lucy Spraggen
5. James Emmanuel
6. Lucy Spraggan
7. Eddie Argos
8. Alice Costelloe

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