Best Produced by Tim Rowe Podcasts (2025)

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Dennis Greaves, Nine Below Zero – old-school R&B, police and thieves and the agony of white clogs 41:26

1d ago41:26

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Dennis Greaves took a week off from Nine Below Zero in 1980 but otherwise kept his nose firmly applied to the grindstone. They broke up in 1983 when he formed the Truth, who broke up in 1989 when he rebooted the old band. He looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played – a world with the attractive scent of spilt beer and tobacco – stop…

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Peter Capaldi’s life in a teenage Glasgow punk band and a public apology to the Cocteau Twins 49:29

3d ago49:29

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Peter Capaldi – aka Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, the universal screen delight and an Oscar-winning film director – was the singer in the punk band the Dreamboys in the late ‘70s who put out a single when he was at the art school in Glasgow. And then became an actor. And then - in the grand tradition of actors who’ve made albums, Hugh Laurie, Scarlett Jo…

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Alan Parsons – from the rooftop of Savile Row to Pink Floyd, Steve Harley and some singing pigs 34:42

4d ago34:42

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The teenage Alan Parsons was hired as a tape op by EMI and worked with the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Steve Harley, orchestras, comedians, Pinky And Perky and countless others in the control room at Abbey Road, and saw almost 60 years of technical revolution. He’s just finished a 50th anniversary box set of Harley’s the Best Years Of Our Lives and talks …

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Mom Rock v Dad Rock, the Oasis rumour mill and Kanye West’s devious dentist. 40:10

5d ago40:10

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Perched outside the Vatican Of News awaiting puffs of white smoke, which this week arrive in the following fashion … … Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend and her genius for publicity. … Jim Morrison is alive and living in Syracuse, New York!: barrel-scraping new rock documentary incoming. … Hip Hop Wealth v Rock Wealth: the $57m house Kayne West b…

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Dennis McNally saw the Summer Of Love in London, New York and California 39:54

8d ago39:54

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Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead’s publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he’s supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America’s West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties’, a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinki…

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"Dab All Day: Luna Stower on Cannabis, Microdosing, and the Power of the Plant" Part 02 16:02

9d ago16:02

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Welcome back to the podcast for Part Two with the incredible Luna Stower! If you missed Part One, make sure to pause and check it out for the earliest origin story we've featured on the show. In this episode, we dive into a rapid-fire discussion covering a range of topics in the cannabis world. Luna shares her thoughts on the differences between he…

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The greatest duet, rock cameos in Miami Vice and the rebirth of Mississippi John Hurt 49:39

11d ago49:39

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Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets’, small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye a…

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Dale Dodson: Stories, Songwriting, and the Heart of Music Row 18:51

11d ago18:51

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01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music 03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry 05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs 08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others 09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger 11:19 – How face-to-face r…

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Al Murray and James Holland talk the ending of the war in 1945 and the afterlife of The Beatles 42:51

14d ago42:51

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In which comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland talk about their new book Victory ’45 and our twin national obsessions, the Second World War and The Beatles. Includes: ….how being emotionally shut down enabled Montgomery to collect the surrender at Luneburg Heath ….how a profound sense of duty helped Harry Truman make the most dreadful deci…

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Derek Shulman – when Simon Dupree and Gentle Giant were “the darlings of the English Mafia” 42:21

16d ago42:21

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Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel’s Nativity (Gentle Giant’s rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’ is just out). After which…

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The Power of the Plant: Luna Stower's Journey in Cannabis Activism Part 01 25:48

16d ago25:48

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! Join your host, Sean Welsh, as he sits down with the passionate and knowledgeable Luna Stower, a prominent figure in the cannabis industry. In this episode, Luna shares her incredible origin story, detailing her lifelong connection with the cannabis plant and her journey…

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The entertaining fictions of Max Romeo and Robert Smith and tech that actually works! 36:27

17d ago36:27

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While Mark Ellen is hanging out with the other old ruins in Athens, David Hepworth and Alex Gold compare and contrast the organisation of the London Marathon with the Travellodge in Frimley and wonder… …Rolling Stone cover stars or members of Trump’s clown cabinet? …if you were interviewed as often as a rock star would you too make stuff up? …was M…

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Moon Zappa remembers life with her father Frank. ‘Pagan absurdists’ aren’t great parents 49:54

23d ago49:54

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Moon Zappa grew up in what appeared, on the outside, to be an enviably free-wheeling and creative household in Laurel Canyon. On the inside, not so much. Her extremely funny, soul-baring and colourful account of dysfunctional family life in her memoir Earth To Moon is as gripping as it’s unsettling. A typical day: “Your mother’s on the rampage, I n…

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 02 - The Story Behind Lobo Lab 26:29

23d ago26:29

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Welcome back to Cannabiz Conversations! In this exciting part two episode, we continue our engaging discussion with Ed from Lobo, diving deep into the innovative world of cannabis and the unique projects he's working on at the Lobo Lab. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out for Ed's fascinating origin story! In this episode, we explore: T…

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Daryl Hall - ‘60s soul session work, the right shoes and a barge trip with Bob Dylan 29:14

25d ago29:14

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We like to think of Daryl Hall as a kindred spirit, his home-recorded Live At Daryl’s House series with its magnificent roster of guests now racking up 90 episodes. He’s about to tour in May and talks to us here from his house in the Bahamas – straw hat, roosters crowing! – looking back at the first gigs he ever saw and played and other delights su…

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A Culture For Artist Development with Katie Kerkhover, SVP at BMG 20:44

25d ago20:44

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01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG 03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach 05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist and the label 08:36 – How Katie helps an artist build a project from scratch 11:16 – What draws her to an artist and how she discovers new talent 15:04 – Th…

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Rock star pilots, sacking Zak Starkey and bold pioneers of the psychedelic moustache 52:19

26d ago52:19

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The chocolate Easter bunny of rock and roll news in highly nutritious and digestible fragments, such as … … the Who’s very public sacking of Zak Starkey. … why no band ever wants to play quietly. … how a magazine in a shop window sparked the Neil Tennant/Mark Springer album. … Katy Perry’s space ‘mission’ and the trenchant observations by her and t…

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Dave Pegg, Fairport’s “longest-serving member” (fnarr!) looks back at hippie chaos and old heroes 42:53

29d ago42:53

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Dave Pegg joined Fairport Convention 56 years ago and fully deserves some sort of medal. They’re playing their 49th Cropredy in August and touring the UK later in the year. He talks to us here about the first gigs he ever saw and played which, delightfully, involves … … the night Hank Marvin took him to see Bjork. … an all-nighter in Birmingham wit…

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 01 - The Evolution of Pre-Rolls 29:13

30d ago29:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! In Season 3, host Sean Welsh sits down with Eddie from Lobo, a pre-roll company that has been making waves in the cannabis industry. Join us as Eddie shares his origin story, detailing how his love for music and cannabis began at the age of 16 during a Rage Against the Machi…

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Withering reviews of famous albums, Jaws versus Jeeves and the genius of Blondie’s Clem Burke 52:55

1M ago52:55

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Boldly pursuing tariff-free trade in rock and roll news, nostalgia, gossip and old hokum since 2007 and, this week, featuring … … the romantic allure of life as a critic. … Sting’s part in the success of ‘Adolescence’. … Mick Jagger’s long engagement to Melanie Hamrick (born when Steel Wheels came out!) … "Contained within these grooves are twelve …

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The Natural Soto Zen Buddhism Way with Matt Ambrose 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

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Send us a text The World of Lord Russell PodCast Talk Show is proud to present 'The Natural Soto Zen Buddhism Way' with Matt Ambrose. Matt Ambrose, a seasoned business strategist, delves into acquisitions, market expansion, and financial education for digital and service-based businesses worldwide. His expertise spans startups to established enterp…

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JP Donahue Part 02 - Building a Brand in Cannabis 34:56

1M ago34:56

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast featuring JP Donohue! If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out first for the full context of this incredible journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of branding in the cannabis industry. JP shares his unique insights from his background in Hollywood to his experience as a …

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Why Sparks’ Russell Mael preferred British acts to the ‘faux honesty’ of Laurel Canyon 24:56

1M ago24:56

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Sparks are touring – playing dates in the UK and Ireland in June and July – and with a new (and 28th) album, Mad!. Russell Mael looks back at the first shows he ever saw and played which entails … … sitting on the floors of LA clubs watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Move, the Faces, the Who and Tyrannosaurus Rex. … his Mum taking him to see th…

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Seven ‘lost’ Springsteen albums, romance in sitcoms and the age of spectacle 38:09

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The runners and riders in the rock and roll steeplechase first past the post this week include … … how Ed Sheeran protects himself against song theft claims. … ‘lost’ Hendrix, Beach Boys, Amy Winehouse and Jeff Buckley records: is anything unfinished ever any good? … “The Unauthorised Breakfast Item”: can YOU tell a Bob Newhart sketch title from a …

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Discovering Talent and Shaping Careers with Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R Warner Records 19:09

1M ago19:09

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Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner Records Tim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records. Kelly’s Start in the Music Industry Kelly discusses her internship at TKO Management, working with Toby Keith, and how she found her passion for A&R. Advice from Cliff Audretch on Publishing and A&R Kel…

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JP Donahue Part 01 - From Cornfields to Cannabis: JP's Journey in the Green Revolution 34:04

1M ago34:04

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of our guest, JP, who has a story that reads like an action novel. From his early days of growing cannabis in the cornfields of rural Michigan to navigating the challenges of the cannabis industry in California, JP shares his…

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Ed Tudor Pole – singer, actor, serial showman – saw the pop and punk wars as ‘pure theatre’. 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Ed Tudor Pole entered punk rock from stage school and always felt he was playing a part. After being hired to act in the Great Rock’N’Roll Swindle, he formed Tenpole Tudor and had a brief and dramatic moment in the sun, all recorded in his rollicking memoir ‘The Pen Is Mightier.’ He talks here about … … his “quite posh” ancestry and a great-grandfa…

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Welcome Season 8 of the AIMP Nashville Pubcast 9:18

2M ago9:18

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Tim emphasizes the need for artists and industry professionals to prioritize self-care, highlighting resources like MusicCares, Music Health Alliance, and Porter's Call that provide support for creatives. He also reflects on the strength of the Nashville music community and the importance of giving back. MusicCares: https://www.musicares.org/ Music…

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AI’s Word In Your Ear theme tune (!!), the four stages of showbiz & taking kids to concerts 39:22

2M ago39:22

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Scanning the rock and roll ether with our patent heat-seeking Ripple-Detector®️ to see what rings the bell. Which this week includes … … how reformed ‘90s pop groups all look like Paul Whitehouse characters from the Fast Show. … the mutual agony of parents taking kids to concerts. … “Tap! Tap! Tap!”, the “gacked up” sound of the Heartbreakers’ at w…

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Merlin: The Football Magician with Gordon Hill 1:36:55

2M ago1:36:55

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Send us a text I am pleased to produce and publish on The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show, 'Merlin The Left Wing Magician with Gordon Hill. Gordon Hill is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Millwall Football Club, Manchester United, Derby County QPR FC and was capped six times for the England football team. G…

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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 02 - Cannabis Education at SIU 28:13

2M ago28:13

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Welcome to the second half of Cannabiz Conversations with Jose Lima! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cannabis research and education at Southern Illinois University (SIU). Join us as we discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Cannabis Science Center, where multidisciplinary teams are coming together to explore …

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Hearing 45 year-old records you’d never played & the least likely-looking person to become a rock star 42:06

2M ago42:06

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The super-trouper of scrutiny scans this week’s events and lands upon … … the man who’s played on 21,000 records. … how Joni Mitchell is still stirring it up aged 81 and why we love her for it. ... the impact of the stadium circuit on rock festivals. … the longest-surviving group in the world – bowing out at Glastonbury after 66 years! … “fake indi…

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What Kate Mossman discovered about rock’s elder statesmen 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Kate’s an old pal from our days at Word magazine. She was on the staff for six years before heading off to the New Statesman and has just put out a collection of the sizzling and revelatory profiles she wrote for us, them and the Observer about a particular sector of the musical landscape for whom she’s always carried a torch. As she wonders in ‘Me…

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How John Harris and his son found a life-changing connection through music 51:31

2M ago51:31

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John Harris is an old pal from our days in the music press. You might remember him from Sounds, the NME and Select (which he edited) and he’s been one of the mainstays of the Guardian ever since, writing mostly about pop culture and politics. When his son James was diagnosed with autism and, looking for ways to connect with him and help his develop…

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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 01 - The Evolution of Cannabis Education in Higher Learning 29:52

2M ago29:52

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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast as we welcome Jose Lema, Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Systems at Southern Illinois University. In this episode, we dive deep into Jose's fascinating journey from a family farm in Brazil to becoming a pioneer in cannabis academia. We discuss the evol…

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Mike Rutherford looks back at 60 years onstage and the art of cheap rock theatre 26:00

2M ago26:00

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This one starts with memories of Genesis at Farnborough Tech in 1972 – Batwings? Fox heads? - looks back at school bands and the early ‘70s and ends with the current Mike & the Mechanics tour. But it mostly centres on the first live shows Mike Rutherford ever saw and played which features … … his mum making him wash the Brylcreem from his hair befo…

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Mike Scott of the Waterboys remembers the shows that inspired him 16:08

2M ago16:08

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The Waterboys’ new album comes with the magnificent title ‘Life, Death & Dennis Hopper’ and the band start touring in May. Mike Scott looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played and the performers he watched closely, which involves … the Stones “when they were still dangerous” and the connective genius of Mick Jagger, Dennis Hopper’s l…

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The lost world of teenage love songs – and the best pop song ever written! 47:16

2M ago47:16

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In eager pursuit of dance and merriment, we dust down the current events. Which this week involves …. … are teenagers no longer in love? And what does this mean for pop music? … are people better musicians now than 40 years ago? And is that because you can get online tutorials explaining how to play everything? … Paul McCartney taking two buses acr…

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Nik Kershaw remembers Live Aid, snoods, fingerless gloves & a sudden male-female audience shift 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Someone else we put on the cover of Smash Hits 40 years ago who’s touring in 2025! He’s playing European festivals, ‘80s packages, dates with his band and a string of solo shows billed as ‘Musings & Lyrics With Nik Kershaw’, and talks to us here about the first gigs he ever saw and played, which involves … … a bad case of Imposter Syndrome. … how t…

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The World's Toughest Row: Atlantic Ocean in 51 days with Tim Harris 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

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Send us a text The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show is proud to produce 'Triple Burnout to TransAtlantic Rower' with Tim Harris. Tim Harris is a Former CEO, Resilience Expert and Extreme Endurance Rower. Tim Harris’ successful business career and background of overcoming adversity gives him a rare combination of the ability to discuss mental…

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Gang Of Four’s Jon King now sees the comedy in their endless self-sabotage 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Gang Of Four’s moment was dramatic but brief. It was littered with times when the future seemed impossibly bright before disaster crept up with a cosh in their relentless “refusal to do the obvious”. Being a musician, he points out, is a ridiculous life best not taken seriously. His memoir ‘To Hell With Poverty!’ rightly describes itself as “rich w…

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Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk Part 02 - The Chemistry of Cannabis Consumption 25:53

2M ago25:53

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Welcome to Part Two of our Cannabiz Conversations with Allison and Riley! If you missed Part One, be sure to check it out for incredible origin stories that set the stage for today's discussion. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of smokability. Allison shares her journey into understanding the factors that affect the quality of cannabi…

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Has politics eaten entertainment? What’s ‘perfect sound’? Plus Brian James & how to make a speech 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Tyres pumped, engine cranked, chromework winking in the Springtime sun, the two-man conversational jalopy sets off on its weekly spin and visits … … the day America broke the news and showed its dark side. … Brian James RIP and Stiff’s brilliant ad campaign for the first Damned album: “Play it at your sister!” … has entertainment been dwarfed by wo…

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Film-maker Denny Tedesco on dad’s old band The Wrecking Crew and new doc “Immediate Family” 24:06

2M ago24:06

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We’re long-time admirers of Denny Tedesco’s “Wrecking Crew” doc which celebrated the studio musicians of 60s Hollywood, the unseen hands who can be heard on all those Beach Boys and Spector hits. Now he’s done something similar with the musicians who were so much part of the success of James Taylor, Carole King and Warren Zevon in the next decade i…

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Lennon & McCartney seen in a fresh, stirring and original new light by Ian Leslie 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Ian Leslie posted his ‘64 Reasons To Celebrate Paul McCartney’ in 2020 and the viral reaction to its piercing and original points encouraged him to write ‘John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs’. Do we need another Beatles book? We do if it’s this one! It’s exceptionally good and highly recommended. The conventional wisdom for decades was that John was…

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Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk Part 01 - The Science of Smokability in Cannabis Research 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, host Sean dives deep into the world of cannabis science with two incredible guests: Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Riley Kirk. Join us as we explore their unique cannabis origin stories, from Allison's late-blooming experience in Amsterdam to Riley's early introduction…

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