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Scared To Dance Podcast

Scared To Dance Podcast
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Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast, a weekly show where host Paul Richards sits down for hour-long, in-depth conversations with musicians, writers and cultural figures about their musical passions past and present - from formative influences and the stories behind their best-known work, to songwriting, touring and what they're working on now.

In season 1 he talks to guests including Belle and... more

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In episode 11, host Paul Richards talks to Manic Street Preachers Sean Moore and film director Kieran Evans, live on stage at Picturehouse Central. They discuss Be Pure - Be Vigilant - Behave, Evans’ film of the band playing The Holy Bible in full in... more

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In episode 10, host Paul Richards talks to Buck Meek, guitarist and co-founder of Big Thief, about his fourth solo album, The Mirror. They discuss life on tour with Big Thief, including a pool of around ninety songs, setlists written just before they... more

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In episode 9, host Paul Richards talks to Chloe Howard, frontwoman of Lime Garden, about the Brighton band's second album, Maybe Not Tonight. They discuss the album's conception as a night out from start to finish, and how all four members ending lon... more

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In episode 8, host Paul Richards talks to Nina Persson, frontwoman of The Cardigans, about the band's breakthrough with First Band on the Moon. They discuss songs like "Lovefool," the strange experience of navigating sudden fame, and her childhood an... more

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Buck Meek
Guitarist, Big Thief co-founder and solo musician.
Big Thief
Episode: S2 Ep10: Buck Meek - The Mirror, Big Thief and the ninety-song set list
Chloe Howard
Member of Lime Garden
Lime Garden
Episode: S2 Ep9: Lime Garden - Maybe Not Tonight, four breakups and surviving the hype
Nina Persson
Singer of The Cardigans
The Cardigans
Episode: S2 Ep8: The Cardigans - First Band on the Moon, navigating sudden fame and the shift to Gran Turismo
Julia Jacklin
Singer-songwriter from Australia
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Episode: S2 Ep7: Julia Jacklin - The Gem, trusting your gut and separating brand from self
Nish Kumar
Comedian and broadcaster, host of The Mash Report and Pod Save the UK
Comedian and broadcaster
Episode: S2 Ep6: Nish Kumar - Bob Dylan, DJing at Glastonbury with James Acaster and existential bangers
Owen Williams
Guitarist, songwriter, and driving force behind The Tubs; former Joanna Gruesome member; author of Atrocity Exhibitions, Grieving in the TikTok Underworld
The Tubs; Joanna Gruesome; X-Void
Episode: S2 Ep5: The Tubs - Owen Williams on Joanna Gruesome, Ex-Vöid and his book Atrocity Exhibitions
Matilda Mann
Singer-songwriter, BRIT School alumna, and independent artist
Episode: S2 Ep4: Matilda Mann - Kismet, going independent and the BRIT School
Mark Jenkin
Filmmaker, writer-director of Bait and Rose of Nevada
Independent filmmaker
Episode: S2 Ep3: Mark Jenkin - Rose of Nevada, the 17-year journey to make Bait and scoring his own films
Ian Devaney
Member of Nation of Language
Nation of Language
Episode: S2 Ep1: Nation of Language - Dance Called Memory, depression and the influence of Kraftwerk

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S2 Ep10: Buck Meek - The Mirror, Big Thief and the ninety-song set list
Q: What did James bring to the recordings?
James Krivchenia focused on ambient and electronic production, using modular synthesizers and collaborators to create a parallel sonic layer. He mostly observed rather than directing arrangements, stepping in to redirect the band when needed.
S2 Ep10: Buck Meek - The Mirror, Big Thief and the ninety-song set list
Q: How does the band come to form the set list?
Big Thief chooses its setlist together just before the show, guided by which songs feel vital, the audience and venue, and what Adrian Lenker feels like singing. The band prepares from a pool of around 90 songs and often improvises arrangements onstage.
S2 Ep7: Julia Jacklin - The Gem, trusting your gut and separating brand from self
Q: How did you manage stage fright as you prepared for touring The Gem, and what strategies did you find effective?
I leaned into physical grounding and adopted routines to stay present, such as weights and mirroring the audience experience to remind myself that it's a shared moment, not a solitary performance.
S2 Ep7: Julia Jacklin - The Gem, trusting your gut and separating brand from self
Q: What led you to record The Gem in Melbourne and with 4AD, and how has that partnership shaped the album?
Recording at home in Melbourne helped grounding the process and connecting with a local community, while 4AD's involvement brought a supportive, music-loving environment that allowed the work to feel both ambitious and authentic.
S2 Ep7: Julia Jacklin - The Gem, trusting your gut and separating brand from self
Q: When do you go back to those old songs, and how does that affect your feelings about the albums?
I revisit them when planning setlists and reflecting on what songs deserve more attention; it's a balance between honoring the past and keeping a live show fresh, often realizing that some songs weren't given enough love in the past.

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This show centers on intimate conversations with musicians, composers, and music-adjacent creators, exploring what fuels their artistic journeys, the processes behind making records, and the cultural landscapes they inhabit. Across episodes, guests range from indie bands and trailblazing guitarists to comedians and writers who intersect music with identity, performance, and storytelling. The conversations often weave personal histories, creative rituals, and industry insights, offering listeners both behind-the-scenes glimpses and broader reflections on music's role in culture. A standout thread is the emphasis on authenticity and community—guests frequently discuss collaboration, live performance, and the social dynamics that shape an arti... more

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