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Time For Heroes

Martin Morel
Kula Shaker
Britpop
Jimi Hendrix
Status Quo
The Rolling People
Newton Faulkner
Paul Weller
Smaller
Bee Gees
Glasgow
Fat Salad
The Brook & the Bluff
Melanie Payne
The Castros
Detroit
60s Psychedelic Rock
Wormslayer
Hue and Cry
Manchester
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Time For Heroes is an interview based podcast with Musicians, Writers, Actors etc speaking about their careers and who they consider to have influenced them.

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Andy MacLeod has done it all, he was initially in a band called The Pointy Birds (managed by a young Ricky Gervais) when the band folded he set up his own Record Label (Pointy Records) and along with previous guest Simon Williams ran Club Fandango, o... more

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Back after a while with David Bothwell, frontman of Ayrshire band, Ocean Views.

We spoke about the bands career, which has spanned an EP and 2 albums, sometimes organised, sometimes chaotic, always energetic, the band have built lasting contacts thr... more

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Its been a while, had a few cancellations recently as is to be expected this time of year with festival season kicking in to full swing, episodes might be a bit intermittent for the time being ............. But here's a cracking episode with Steven D... more

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Kicking off Season 4 of the podcast is Brad Stalker, frontman of The Castros, who i had the pleasure of seeing supporting Kyle Falconer at King Tut's a few weeks back!

What a fucking band, obviously listen to the episode first but then go buy ticket... more

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This time out I speak to Scottish music royalty, Pat and Greg Kane of Hue And Cry, with a career spanning over 40 years we covered it all, from the early days in Coatbridge right up to now on the cusp of another album release, 'Everybody' is out on M... more

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Battle are back! Straight from the heart of the noughties guitar scene and they play their first gig in 19 years at London,s The Water Rats on Friday 8th May alongside contemparies The Mardous and Dustin's Bar Mitzah! Get tickets below:

Battle (come... more

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This week my guest is Dave McNally, and what a way to source a guest, his dad is a taxi driver who I had the pleasure of picking me up with my shopping, on that 5 minute journey he was telling me all about his son Dave and straight after that I conta... more

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This week I speak to Brian James O'Sullivan an actor on stage, musician and fellow podcaster, online he goes by the alias Brido Hingwy and he has created multiple comedic characters including Janice, Frank, Connor, Barbara Carmichael, David Glen and ... more

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Recent Guests

Andy MacLeod
Musician, promoter, author with deep ties to the Britpop/indie scene
Episode: Andy MacLeod
David Bothwell
Musician, Ocean Views frontman
Ocean Views
Episode: David Bothwell (Ocean Views)
Dave McNally
Musician, former Luna The Professor member, current session musician and educator
Musician
Episode: Dave McNally (Luna The Professor)
Brido Hingwy
Actor, musician, comedian
Episode: Brian James O'Sullivan (Brido Hingwy)
Nick Endacott-Gibb
Musician sharing his journey and family history
Episode: Nick Endacott-Gibb
Kerr Ayton
Musician, The High Flats member
The High Flats
Episode: Kerr Ayton (The High Flats)
Francis Rossi
Member of Status Quo (portrayed by a member of the tribute duo)
My Status Quo (tribute)
Episode: My Status Is Quo
Rick Parfitt
Member of Status Quo (portrayed by a member of the tribute duo)
My Status Quo (tribute)
Episode: My Status Is Quo
Margaux Regan
Musician (singer, songwriter, guitarist)
Episode: Margaux Regan

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Brian James O'Sullivan
Host with a background in Glasgow theatre and online sketch work; represents cross-media storytelling and live performance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Smaller
Q: What was life like for you growing up and how did music influence you?
Steven describes a life surrounded by a musical family—parents, siblings, and cousins all involved in music—which created an inevitable path into drumming and performing. He recalls early lessons, family-driven opportunities, and a vibrant Liverpool scene that nurtured many acts, setting the foundation for Smaller's formation.
Charlie McNichol (The Rolling People)
Q: What stands out about the tour with Andrew Cushin and how did it influence your trajectory?
The Cushin tour energized the band, helped them win new fans, and provided a platform to showcase their music to fresh audiences across multiple cities.
Charlie McNichol (The Rolling People)
Q: How did you approach writing and developing songs as a group?
The band now collaborates more, with ideas coming from one member and then fleshed out together, allowing each member to contribute their own influence and refine parts.
The Clause
Q: What was it like to support bands like The Pigeon Detectives and The Enemy early on?
Pearce describes those early supports as pivotal, noting they helped them grow into bigger stages and that their own beginnings were humble, with a long period of learning and fighting for opportunities before breaking through.
The Clause
Q: Starting out, what were your ambitions and influences?
Pearce explains that the initial aim was simply to put on gigs for friends and later to pursue opportunities, evolving into a broader dream of releasing a debut album and becoming the biggest band they can be, with a clear sense of influence from classic British indie rock bands.

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What is Time For Heroes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview-based show featuring musicians, actors, writers, and industry voices who discuss career trajectories, influences, and the realities of making a living in creative fields. Conversations frequently trace early inspirations, pivotal first breaks, and the evolution of live performances, recording processes, and collaboration networks. Listeners can expect firsthand accounts of touring, writing, and adapting to industry changes, with recurring themes around resilience, creative identity, and the evolving nature of music careers. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, from legendary performers to rising artists, often with a strong emphasis on personal storytelling and practical tips for building a sustainable art career.... more

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Recent guests on Time For Heroes include:

1. Andy MacLeod
2. David Bothwell
3. Dave McNally
4. Brido Hingwy
5. Nick Endacott-Gibb
6. Kerr Ayton
7. Francis Rossi
8. Rick Parfitt

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