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The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 53 - Record Store Day 2026 | The List RevealThe Record Collectors Club podcast makes a 2026 return after a couple of months break and Iain is back talking his way through the Record Store Day list for 2026.There are some great records on the list as always (and some stinkers too) but the focus is on the good stuff, so have a listen to some of Iain's tips on what to pick up and listen to his first reactions to the list and what he might pick up himself!
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Firefighter Podcast#434 Search Patterns, Nozzles and Who Wears BA with Dave Payton & Iain Evans of FIRE ATTACTICSIn part two, the conversation moves fully into the practical end of the fireground. Dave Payton and Iain Evans dig into search patterns, hose and branch techniques, and how different nozzle choices are used both in the UK and internationally. This episode challenges some deeply held habits, looking at where traditional search methods can introduce risk, how water application actually changes conditions, and why understanding flow and movement matters more than sticking rigidly to a single method.We also tackle a question that rarely gets discussed openly: at what level should we expect people to stop wearing...
2026-01-021h 12Firefighter Podcast#432 Fire Behaviour: Training vs Reality with Dave Payton & Iain Evans of FIRE ATTACTICSIn part one of this two-part episode, I’m joined by Dave Payton and Ian Evans, co-founders of Fire Tactics and two of the most experienced fire behaviour and breathing apparatus instructors to have worked in the UK fire service. With decades of experience spanning West Midlands Fire Service, the Fire Service College, and national BA and fire behaviour training, this conversation cuts straight through doctrine, buzzwords and inherited habits to focus on what actually happens when theory meets heat.This episode explores how fire behaviour training has evolved, where it has drifted away from operational reality, an...
2025-12-291h 07The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 52 - 2025 | A Year In Review | Record of the YearOn this second of the two part series, the round table team each discuss their top 5 records of the year. 2025 has been another incredibly strong year for music and this is reflected across the choices of the panel with lots of different genres represented, hidden gems discussed and some big mainstream records talked about too.
2025-12-191h 17The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 51 - 2025 | A Year In Review | Reissues & Compilations of the YearIn the first of a two part double header, Iain is joined again by the round table team of Ben and Billy (sadly Kev was ill) to discuss the year of 2025 in records! On this first episode, they talk through their favourite reissues and compilations of the year across a whole host of genres including boxsets, comps and other releases.
2025-12-1255 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 50 - The Record Review | NovemberIain is back after a small hiatus with the record review for the month of November where he reviews new releases from White Lies, Futureheads, James and Doves.On this short episode, he also talks through the new Beatles "Anthology 4" release, talks through a few pre order bits and discusses what's left to come for the rest of the year on the podcast.
2025-12-0511 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 49 - Jeff Hordley | Emmerdale (Cain Dingle)On this week's episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain is joined by Jeff Hordley. Those in the UK will recognise Jeff as Cain Dingle from the TV show, Emmerdale but hes a huge record collector and also dj's the vinyl format too.Jeff and Iain dig into his collection and his history with the vinyl format talking about his go-to genres for spinning wax out on his Dj ventures. Jeff picks out some of his recent finds and favourite records too and they chat a little about the opening of Ro...
2025-11-0738 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 48 - The Record Review | OctoberOn this months episode of the Record Review, Iain talks through the new releases that have dropped in the relatively quiet month of October including albums from Taylor Swift, Richard Ashcroft and Robert Plant. He discusses the new Springsteen boxset "Nebraska 82" and also gives his mini review of the new film "Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere". Finally he rounds up the pre orders announced and talks about the weekend opening for Roker Records, his new record shop in Sunderland.
2025-10-3117 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 47 - Round Table Challenge | Five Underrated Debut RecordsThis week on the podcast, the round table challenge returns and for this episode, Iain, Ben, Kev and Billy pick five debut records that they think are either underrated, forgotten or deserve more attention.Their choices span across a number of genres and eras and will hopefully bring these records back to the forefront of record collectors and music fans minds as they discuss their thoughts and opinions on each record.
2025-10-101h 39The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 46 - The Record Review | SeptemberIain is back this week with another episode of The Record Review where he talks through the vinyl releases from the past month including new releases, reissues and also talks about what pre orders have been announced. September was full of great new records from artists such as Suede, David Byrne, Saint Ettienne, Red Rum Club and many more.Lots of pre orders announced too, including records to look forward to from Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Shed Seven, Pulp, Blur and Dido!Iain also shares his exciting vinyl news that he is opening a...
2025-09-2623 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 45 - Kate Stables | This Is The KitOn this week's episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain is joined by one of his favourite artists from the past few years, ahead of seeing her perform at her sell out show at Pop Recs in Sunderland, Kate Stables.Kate, or more commonly known as her stage alias This Is The Kit, has been a constant in the UK Folk music scene for a number of years now releasing six studio records and a number of Eps and singles over almost two decades of recording music.Kate and Iain discuss her record c...
2025-09-1924 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 44 - The Record Review | AugustOn this weeks episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversation's Podcast, Iain is back again with another episode of The Record Review where he rounds up the new releases, reissues and pre order news from the last month.August was quieter for new releases but he dips into talk about new records from The Royston Club, Black Keys and Wolf Alice.He discusses Coldplay's eco vinyl reissue campaign and also the Oasis boxset and then runs through the pre order news including stuff from The Beatles, The Cribs, Florence & the Machine, Doves, Beck and many...
2025-08-2919 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 43 - Richard Morton JackOn this weeks episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain is joined by a man who really knows his music and his vinyl records. Richard Morton Jack is a music historian and biographer and has written a number of bestselling books across many music genres. Whether it be dipping into the history of both British and American Psych music or telling the story of the tortured soul that was Nick Drake, Richard researches and writes to the most minute detail making his books must have’s for any music fan’s library. He also h...
2025-08-221h 32The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 42 - Springsteen Special | Part 4| Barry Danielian | Bruce Springsteen & The E Street BandWelcome back to The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast. This weeks episode is very special as the guest joining Iain on today's podcast episode is a member of the E Street Band, Barry Danielian. Barry has been a member of the E Street Band for a number of years now playing Trumpet alongside Bruce Springsteen and the rest of the band all around the worldHe’s also toured with countless huge names including Billy Joel, Tower of Power, Queen Latifah and Barbara Streisand too and played music on hundreds of records.Ba...
2025-08-151h 21The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 41 - Amelia CoburnWelcome back to the Record Collectors Club Conversations podcast and to a newepisode this week where Iain is joined by a special guest in she shape of rising star, Amelia Coburn.Amelia is a folk singer hailing from Middlesbrough who has been causing quite thestir recently in the UK music scene, gaining attention and praise from many musiccritics and fellow artists including huge names like Paul Weller!She's just collaborated with Weller on his recent record, worked with Bill Ryder Jones on her own solo debut record that came...
2025-08-0831 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 40 - The Record Review | JulyOn this weeks episode of the Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain rounds up everything vinyl related for the month of July in his monthly Record Review segment.Some great new releases have dropped in July including records from Paul Weller, The K's, Big Special and Wet Leg amongst others and of course, he talks through the new Bruce Springsteen Boxset.There are a lot of pre orders too and some great reissues that have dropped over the last month!
2025-08-0126 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 39 - Springsteen Special | Part 3 | My Tour Diaries | Following Bruce Springsteen on TourOn this episode I continue on my Springsteen special's with Part 3 of series.In 2024 Bruce Springsteen released a documentary film called "Road Diaries”. This podcast episode is a special one as it’s my take on “Road Diaries” in what I am calling “My Tour Diaries”. Over the past 3 years, I have been lucky enough to follow Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band around the world on their 2023 – 2025 tour. Across those 3 years, I’ve attended 22 different shows on two continents, in 10 different countries and in 14 different cities. Throughout this extra long episode Ill discuss my sto...
2025-07-251h 26The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 38 - Billy Hamilton (Silverstein)On this weeks episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain welcomes special guest Billy Hamilton on for a chat from famous Heavy Rock band, Silverstein.Billy and Iain talk about the band at length, discussing their 25th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and chat about their new record coming out to mark that big occasion. Billy is also a huge record collector so they discuss his collecting journey, talk through some of his favourite records and his set up and also where he loves to shop for records too, particularly some favourite spots he hits u...
2025-07-0436 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 37 - The Record Review | JuneWe are halfway through 2025 and again its been another great month for vinyl releases which is what Iain dissects in this months Record Review segment.He reviews new releases by Pulp, Matt Berninger and Little Simz amongst others and also chats about his upcoming trip over to Dublin to see Neil Young and Van Morrison who have both released new records in June.Pre orders are a plenty this month too and he mentions a few of the big ones dropping in the coming months.He also shares his views on HMV's recent...
2025-06-2718 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 36 - John Peacock | Coast FestOn this weeks episode of the podcast, Iain keeps it local and chats to John Peacock the founder of North East music festival Coast Fest.Running a music festival in todays climate is getting more and more difficult and daunting so we dive into the detail of organising Coast Fest, discuss the lineup for 2025's festival and generally just talk about the music scene in the UK's north east area. John picks out a few highlights from the upcoming festival too and we discuss how he managed to book the legendary Lindesfarne for this year!
2025-06-2027 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 35 - Record Label RecommendationsOn this weeks episode, Iain digs into his favourite record labels and specifically reissue labels. Record collectors all know how expensive original pressings of certain records can be so reissue labels are doing all collectors a great service in repressing records at reasonable prices.Iain picks his top 10 reissue labels covering genres including Jazz, Funk, Soul and more in this special 30 minute roundup digging into each label's history and recommending some records he has picked up from each label.
2025-06-1324 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 34 - Brown HorseOn this week's episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain welcomes Americana band Brown Horse on for a chat off the back of their recent intimate UK tour. Brown Horse are a band that this podcast has been championing since the start and the band have just recently released their second record titled "All The Right Weaknesses" in April 2025. Iain chats with Patrick, Emma, Niall and Rowan from the band about making music together, the recent tour, their inspiration and influences in music and dive into their own record collections too.
2025-06-0622 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 33 - The Record Review | MayOn this month's podcast episode of The Record Review, Iain runs through the months shorter list of new releases including new records from Andrew Cushin, Sterolab, Pete Doherty and The Sherlocks including a few others.Theres the pre-order round up of some exciting stuff coming out in the next few months and a brief segment on reissues including a deluxe boxset of Orbital's second record.
2025-05-3016 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 32 - Springsteen Special | Part 2 | Josh MeanyThis week, Iain continues on with his Springsteen special series and welcomes on another Bruce Springsteen super fan onto the podcast.He is joined by Irish fan, Josh Meany who, like Iain, has been following Bruce on his recent world tours in 2023 and 2024 and has a number of shows in the diary for the 2025 tour Bruce is embarking on.Iain and Josh talk about his Instagram fan account for Bruce (@fanof_theboss), how Josh got into Bruce originally, his favourite shows he has attended and the current 2025 tour.
2025-05-2330 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 31 - Springsteen Special | Part 1 | Kieran LaneThis week, Iain kicks off his Bruce Springsteen specials on the eve of Springsteen's Land Of Hope & Dreams European Tour starting on May 14th. These specials will invite some fans onto the podcast to chat about Bruce Springsteen, their history with Bruce and how they got into following the great man himself. On this weeks episode, Iain sits down for a chat with Kieran Lane who is a Bruce Springsteen super fan and fellow forum member where Kieran and Iain first met.They talk about the upcoming tour, the new deluxe Bruce Springsteen bo...
2025-05-0933 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 30 - The Record Review | AprilOn this weeks episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversation Podcast, Iain once again rounds up the month in the world of vinyl and music with The Record Review, this time for the month of April.He discusses new releases from Stereophonics, Self Esteem, Brown Horse, Lucy Dacus and Butler, Blake & Grant. He also talks about Bruce Springsteen's upcoming box set and pre order news from Pulp and Arcade Fire.
2025-05-0224 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 29 - Danny George Wilson (Danny & the Champions of the World)This weeks episode of the Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast is a special one as it features an artist that host Iain, has been working to get onto the podcast for a while. But, the stars aligned when the band, Danny & the Champions of the World were touring locally and lead singer Danny Wilson managed to spare an hour to chat to Iain about all things records and music.Danny has been in a number of bands over the years including Danny & the Champions of the World and Grand Drive and he is also involved i...
2025-04-2553 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 28 - Record Store Day 2025It's Record Store Day 2025!On this weeks episode, Iain talks about how Record Store Day went for him and what he bought from this years list at his local record shop, RPM Music in Newcastle upon Tyne.He takes you through his day and also catches up with owner of RPM Music, Ritchie Lattimer on how the day went for the shop on what is usually the busiest day of the year for an Independent Record Shop.
2025-04-1834 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 27 - Round Table Challenge | Five Records To Start A CollectionOn this weeks episode, Iain is joined by his 3 fellow record collecting friends from Leeds having previously set a challenge to them all to pick 5 records to start a record collection with for someone new to record collecting.The collectors, Kev, Ben and Billy along with Iain, discuss which records they have selected and why, over this bumper episode discussing the merits of their choices and digging into the genres from each selection too.If you are a new collector to records, this episode is for you and will give you plenty of options to...
2025-04-111h 23The Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 26 - Smoove (Smoove & Turrell)This week, Iain is joined by Steven "Smoove" Moove on The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast for an episode as part of his ongoing Funk and Soul series.Smoove is one half of Funk and Soul band from the North East, Smoove and Turrell but he also makes his own music and DJ's a number of nights around the UK and Europe too. We discuss his insane record collection, making his own music and with the band and we they talk about his history with the music scene in the local area of the North E...
2025-04-0431 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 25 - The Record Review | MarchThe Record Review is back for another month and Iain focuses on the new releases, reissues and vinyl news for a bumper month that was March.With fantastic new releases from the likes of The Lathums, Lottery Winners, Andy Bell, The Horrors and many more, vinyl lovers are spoiled for choice this past month.Reissues and pre-orders are a plenty also, with some great announcements over the last 4 weeks for some great records to look forward to. Iain also discusses the upcoming Record Store Day event and gives a sneak preview on some u...
2025-03-2821 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 24 - Lissy TaylorOn this weeks episode of the podcast, Iain is joined by one of the best up and coming singer / songwriters around at the moment, Lissy Taylor. Shes been gaining media traction over the past year from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Radio X and has opened for artists like Miles Kane, The Twang as well as being on festival lineups with the likes of Noel Gallagher and The Vaccines. Iain and Lissy talk about her career so far, an impressive 2024 for her and her band, talk about her highlights from 2024 and also what 2025 has...
2025-03-2132 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 23 - Frankie Francis (Frankie & the Heartstrings)On episode 23 of the podcast, Iain is joined by Sunderland music local and lead singer of the band Frankie & the Heartstrings, Frankie Francis. Frankie is one of the most recognisable faces around the city of Sunderland, not only for being the lead singer of the aforementioned band, but also so for his DJ nights he puts on around the city, being the pitch side announcer for Sunderland Football Club but most recently being the cities music officer and leading the cities bid for music city status, which they successfully achieved in January 2025.Iain and Frankie d...
2025-03-0739 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 22 - The Record Review | FebruaryWelcome back to “The Record Review”, a monthly segment on The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast where I run through vinyl news and reviews of what has been released and what has been announced over the last month or so. February was a great month for vinyl releases, and new releases in particular with records dropped from Doves, Manic Street Preachers, Brooke Combe, The Murder Capital and a few others!We also got the Record Store Day list earlier this month so I touch on that and talk other vinyl news, reissues and pre orders too!
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Letting & Estate Agent PodcastUK Property Market Stats Show - Week 7 2025 - Ep.2128UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
Welcome to the 7th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly TV show on the UK Property Market on YouTube
This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Iain McKenzie, Bossman of the 800 agent Guild of Property Professionals, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 7th week of 2025 ending on the 23rd February 2025.
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✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market)
35.8k new listings this week (last week 36.1k)
That’s 9% higher than Week 7 of 2024 YTD and 9.2% higher YTD compar...
2025-02-2751 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 21 - Steve EllisI am joined on this weeks podcast episode by a notorious record collector, Steve Ellis who, over the last 35 years or so, has amassed a collection of over thirty thousand records, and it's a record collection to rival collections from DJ's like Carl Cox and Questlove!Steve has spun records all over including places like Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, bringing his balearic sounds back from the white isle to the clubs of London and his hometown of Brighton.I approached Steve to come on the podcast after discovering his book "50 at 50" which we discuss at...
2025-02-2148 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 20 - Andy Williams (Doves)Back in 2001, the band Doves were the first live artist that I ever saw and that kick started my love for live music and eventually vinyl records too! I am incredibly excited about this week's podcast episode as I am joined by the drummer from that band, Andy Williams. Doves have really been through the ringer over the last couple of years but the band are now back with a new record titled "Constellations of the Lonely" due out at the end of February and it's so great to see them return with new music an...
2025-02-1430 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 19 - Record Store Day 2025 | The List RevealThe Record Store Day 2025 list is here!Join me as I run through the good and the bad on the list and my initial reactions on what is being released on April 12th 2025 for Record Store Day, both here in the UK and in the USA too.The list is excellent this year with some great diverse titles so grab a coffee, a pen and paper and make a note of what you might be queuing up for outside your local Independent Record Shops.There are some great titles being released from the...
2025-02-0739 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 18 - The Record Review | JanuaryWelcome to “The Record Review”, a new monthly segment on The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast where I run through vinyl news and reviews of what has been released and what has been announced over the last month or so. I will talk new releases, reissues, pre order news and other vinyl related bits so lets kick off with January’s Record Review!2025 has had some exciting new releases already put out with comebacks from well loved bands like Franz Ferdinand, The Weather Station and Mogwai amongst others, making January a full month of vinyl release...
2025-01-3123 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 17- Jonas SamuelssonOn this weeks episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, I kick off another new series as I dip into the world of collecting Psych, Prog and Folk records.My guest this week is a Swedish collector with an incredible collection of the afore mentioned genres, Jonas Samuelsson. Jonas, has been collecting records for around 25 years or so and amassed a collection of first pressings, rare gems and beautiful reissues too. He's also just recently opened an online shop in Sweden, specialising in these genres.Join us for our chat as we dig into...
2025-01-2435 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 16 - Aaron DraplinOn this weeks episode, I am again on my USA trip and in Portland, Oregon visiting the great city, digging for records and meeting up with some friends. One of whom, is this weeks guest on the podcast, Aaron Draplin.For those that have heard Aaron's name in the design circles, will know how talented he is as a graphic designer but he is also an extremely funny person and very knowledgable about music.I wanted to get Aaron on the podcast for all the above reasons mentioned but he also has a huge record...
2025-01-1747 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 15 - Norman "Mazzy" MaslovBack in late 2024, I went digging for records (and to see Bruce Springsteen of course) in Canada and the USA for a two weeks trip visiting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland.Whilst I was in Seattle, I was lucky enough to be invited to visit fellow record collector and Beatles maniac, Norman "Mazzy" Maslov. If you've heard of his name, you will have watched his YouTube videos over on the Vinyl Community on that platform.We dug through his records, recorded a video for his channel but I also locked down some time with him to...
2025-01-1034 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 14 - 2024 | A Year In Review | Finds of the YearOn the final part of the 2024 Year In Review series, my guests and I reveal our top 5 favourite records we have found during the year of digging in crates, shops and online as collectors. Personally I have found some incredible records in 2024 and it was tough narrowing it down to a Top 5 but I had to do it!The selections we discuss on this episode are extremely varied across many genres and this was the favourite round table discussion I had personally out of the 3 episodes I recorded with my 3 guests, Kev, Ben and Billy....
2024-12-2742 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 13 - 2024 | A Year In Review | Reissues of the YearWelcome to the next part of the Year In Review series, dissecting the amazing year in music that was 2024.Continuing on with the 3 part round table mini series with my guests Kev, Ben and Billy, we discuss our Top 5 favourite vinyl reissues of 2024 across lots of different genres.It's been an amazing year for reissues in 2024 with some long out of print, or never pressed on vinyl, records released this year, many of which we have added to our own collections. Hopefully, our recommendations will inspire you to buy some new discoveries from this episode.
2024-12-2037 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 12 - 2024 | A Year In Review | Records of the YearWelcome to the first in a 3 part mini series as part of the overall 2024 Year in Review series that has been a focus of some of the recent podcast episodes. As I had stated on those previous episodes, 2024 has been an amazing year for music and records again and in this mini series I am joined by three record collecting friends from Leeds to discuss the year in music in a round table discussion where they disclose their favourite records, favourite reissues and favourite record finds in 2024. This episode focuses on favourite records of the ye...
2024-12-1351 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 11 - 2024 | A Year In Review | Part 2Episode 11 is part 2 of the "2024, A Year in Review" Series where Iain discusses his favourite releases from the second half of the year and the months of July to December.He discusses releases from lots of bands including Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Wunderhorse, Kasabian, Coldplay, Danny & The Champions of the World, Laura Marling and of course, The Cure!The second half of 2024 was just as strong as the first half so have a listen and hopefully discover some new artists or records you might have missed from this year!
2024-12-0632 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 10 - John DowningThis week, Iain kicks off his Funk and Soul series on the podcast and welcomes onto it, notorious Funk, Soul and Reggae collector John Downing.John has collected records all his adult life and whilst he specialises in collecting Funk and Soul stuff, he also digs into other genres too. Iain and John chat about the genres he collects, where he buys records, digging across the world for rare Funk and Soul stuff and also dip into the YouTube vinyl community where John shows off his record collection.
2024-11-2226 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 9 - Neil BunnThis weeks episode has been a long anticipated one for Iain as he talks to Neil Bunn, who tours with many different bands around the world looking after their tour merchandise.He has toured with countless bands including some huge artists like Radiohead, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Self Esteem and also my favourite band of the last 10 years, Idles! He has some great tales to tell and a fascinating back story of how he got into this job.Neil is also a keen record collector himself and has been lucky enough to visit Peel...
2024-11-1548 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 8 - 2024 | A Year In Review | Part 1In Episode 8, Iain kicks of his "2024, A Year in Review" Series. The series will be a 4 part episode set where Iain and guests will run through 2024's records released in detail.In the first part of the series, he dissects some of his favourite records in detail from the first half of the year and the months of January to June, with mini reviews of albums from artists including Bill Ryder-Jones, Bernard Butler, Shed Seven, Pet Shop Boys and many other great artists that have dropped records in the first half of 2024.Come i...
2024-11-0838 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 7 - NovabloodThis week I’m delighted to welcome a new favourite band of mine onto the podcast, Novablood, from Carlisle here in the UK. The band have just released their new album entitled “Destroy The Magic” on October 4th and have had a number of singles released over the last few months, one of which features as title music on this podcast! Having been friends with one member of the band, Paolo, for a few years after his appearance in the first Record Collectors Book, it’s a welcome return for him to this Record Collectors club project and this...
2024-10-2527 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 6 - Mark McdonaldWelcome to Episode 6 of the Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast and this weeks guest is author Mark Mcdonald.Mark has just released a vinyl records related book around the genre of Rap records from the late 80s and early 90s. The book, titled “Megablast : The Top 100 UK Rap Records 1987-1993” digs deep into this genre and breaks down the UK Rap scene from this period.We chat about the history of the UK Rap scene, key records released in this scene around the era that Mark's book is focused on and dig into his record coll...
2024-10-1831 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 5 - Ben The IllustratorOn Episode 5 of the Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, I am joined by an incredibly talented artist and illustrator, Ben O’Brien or better known as Ben the Illustrator. Ben’s work first caught my eye when he started to produce his “Cover Versions” illustrations of famous record sleeves and that has led him to work with some amazing bands and artists such as The Cure, Tim Burgess and Sparks. We talked about the art of creating record sleeves, music tastes, records (of course), music festivals and Elton John emoji's amongst many other things!
2024-10-1134 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 4 - The Moonlight ParadeOn episode 4 of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, Iain talks to two members of the Uk indie band, The Moonlight Parade. Having formed back in 2018, the band from the South Coast have released 4 records and have amassed an obsessive following of hardcore obsessive fans.Their recent record "Strange Times" has just been released in the last couple of months to great acclaim from fans and critics, further cementing their reputation as one of my favourite bands of the past decade.I chat to bass guitarist Alex and singer and lyricist Ben about their process...
2024-10-0433 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 3 - Brian GarciaOn this weeks podcast episode, Iain speaks to world famous Oasis obsessive and collector, Brian Garcia from Los Angeles.Brian's collection of Oasis memorabilia, records and rare items has to be seen to be believed but it currently spans into the thousands of items. Even Noel and Liam themselves are aware of this collection having signed numerous pieces for Brian when he's met them both.We talk about how his collection started, favourite pieces, rare items and of course, dig into the recent news regarding the Oasis reunion and upcoming tour next year.
2024-09-2732 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 2 - Vinyl Shakedown RecordsOn this weeks episode, Iain talks to Grant Decker, the owner of Vinyl Shakedown Records in Hinckley. Having collected records most of his adult life and also DJ'd for a number of years using vinyl, Grant started to buy and sell vinyl using his house as a base.He outgrew the house and in 2023, opened Vinyl Shakedown Records which has gone from strength to strength and is now in it's second location locally. Iain and Grant talk about opening a record shop and the details, time and effort that goes into it and also dip i...
2024-09-2035 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastEpisode 1 - Laura DeanOn the first episode of The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast, host Iain Wakefield is joined by Johnny Marr and James super fan, Laura Dean from Warrington. Laura is a music fan, gig goer and writes regularly for a number of music publications online sharing her thoughts and reviews on live music gigs and new album releases. She has followed Johnny Marr and James around both the UK and recently the world seeing them play their incredible music to live audiences. We chat about her obsession with both artists, touch on her favourite records by th...
2024-09-1129 minThe Record Collectors Club Conversations PodcastIntroduction to The Record Collectors ClubWelcome to The Record Collectors Club Conversations Podcast.A new podcast series that centres around the vinyl record collecting and music world and focuses on conversations with record collectors, record shops, artists, bands and music obsessives all over the world.
2024-09-1103 min
Unite Students Accommodation MattersS08E03: How do we solve the student accommodation supply problem?It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for…
An explosion in student numbers. A contraction in houses of multiple occupancy (HMO). Challenges to building new developments. Any one of these could have created a PBSA supply issue – but together, they’ve created a crisis in many cities.
Our expert panel looks at how this came about, the ways in which this is playing out in some of those cities, what the data is telling us for a longer term picture and - most importantly - some of the potential solutions to this issue.
Hosted b...
2024-04-2436 min
Firefighter Podcast#183 Scottish Accents, Mental health & Marathons in NYC with Mike McNab & Iain BallantyneMike McNab & Iain Ballantyne are firefighters based in Scotland who raised money for charity running the New York City marathon wearing fire kit. In our chat today we talk about:-Mike's personal battles with mental healththe benefit of small habit changes on long term positive changeTheir involvement with Ops Florian training firefighters in third world countries the changing culture of UKFRStraining for the marathonovercoming challenges and lots more..........Listen to every episode & Debrief ever made, get full access to discounts, insider info & support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HERE
2022-11-271h 36
Cross Question with Iain DaleSam Tarry, Alicia Kearns, Paul Mason & Phoebe Arslanagić-WakefieldJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Sam Tarry, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, journalist and author Paul Mason and political commentator Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield.
2022-09-2151 min
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowVladimir Putin to mobilise more Russian troops, Cross Question & how easy is it to see your GP?Vladimir Putin to mobilise more Russian troops, Cross Question & how easy is it to see your GP?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Sam Tarry, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, journalist and author Paul Mason and political commentator Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield.
2022-09-212h 24Cross Question with Iain DaleBaroness Kate Hoey, Baroness Natalie Bennett, John Kampfner & Phoebe Arslanagic-WakefieldJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are life peer Baroness Hoey, former Green Party Leader Baroness Bennett, author John Kampfner and Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield from the right-leaning think tank Bright Blue.
2022-06-2151 minIain Dale - The Whole ShowLabour MPs defy their leader to join RMT pickets, Cross Question & has your family been riven by a feud?Labour MPs defy their leader to join RMT pickets, Cross Question & has your family been riven by a feud?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are life peer Baroness Hoey, former Green Party Leader Baroness Bennett, author John Kampfner and Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield from the right-leaning think tank Bright Blue.
2022-06-212h 24
JazzheadsEp.39 Iain BallamySaxophonist Iain Ballamy chats to Ben about his recent collaborations with Singer Ian Shaw and chooses some of his musical influences.
Tracks:
Once Upon a Summer Time - Ian Shaw
Bolivia - Cedar Walton
Jerusalem - David Rees-Williams
SET: Concerto for Tenor Sax IV and V - Gary Carpenter, Iain Ballamy
Visit www.ballamy.com for all things Iain.
And for more about our lovely little jazz club in Yorkshire go to www.wakefieldjazz.org
2022-05-0847 min
The Football Manager Show by The AthleticThe new Queen of Football ManagerIn this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic’s Holly Percival about her phenomenal feat of winning the FM Streamer Showdown….and she only started playing this game six months ago!We’re also joined by the legendary MadScientist, creator of the 92/93 FM Database that will take you back to the days of CM1 and the angry man on the box.Our next Legend Of The Game is one of the greatest goal scorers in CM history – Ibrahima Bakayoko.And our letters feature Diego Di Girolamo, Wakefield in 2038 and an incredi...
2022-03-3034 minThe Football Manager Show by The AthleticUnderstanding Free Kicks in FM22In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive’s CJ Ramson about mastering free kicks.We’ve hit the third milestone of the Community Challenge with Derby County and we’re halfway through the World Cup interrupted 22/23 season.The Athletic’s Derby County reporter Elias Burke is back and we hear how you’ve all been getting on.Our next Legend Of The Game is ex Liverpool, Everton and West Ham midfielder Don Hutchinson.And our letters look at another Wakefield Create a Club, more players who have f...
2022-03-2342 min
The EditionThe fightback: can the West take on China?Can the West take on China? We may need some kind of economic Nato (00:50). Are Mormons misunderstood, by Netflix and everyone else? (14:15) And what does it really mean to be Spiritual But Not Religious? (27:45).With James Forsyth, The Spectator's political editor; Iain Duncan Smith, former leader of the Conservative Party; Damian Thompson, host of the Spectator's Holy Smoke podcast; James Holt, a Mormon theologian; author James Mumford; and Mary Wakefield, The Spectator's Commissioning Editor.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Produced by Cindy Yu, Max Jeffery and Sam Russell.Become a Spectator subscriber today to a...
2021-04-0137 minCross Question with Iain DaleJulie Bindel, Andy McDougall, Tracey Crouch and Mary CreaghJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this week are Julie Bindel, journalist, author and campaigner, Andrew McDougall, Director at Trafalgar Strategy and former director of communications for former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, Tracey Crouch, Conservative MP for Chatham and Aylesford and Former Minister for Sport, Civil Society and Loneliness, and Mary Creagh, Labour MP for Wakefield.
2019-07-0348 min
The Pupillage PodcastInterviewsIt’s all paid off. Your application was a success and you have been invited for
interview. But now what?!
In the final - bumper - episode of the series, we talk to the people sitting on the other side of the table in pupillage interviews. We ask them how you can prepare for interviews, how to approach legal problem questions and advocacy exercises and how to spot an ethical question. And along the way, they tell us about some of the mistakes they see (and once made themselves) and offer some insight into how you can impress a Pupillage Co...
2019-01-081h 19
The Pupillage PodcastAdvocacy ExperienceThe heart of a barrister’s job is advocacy – persuading others orally or in writing.
Advocacy experience is therefore crucial for anyone considering a career at the Bar.
There are lots of different forms of advocacy available for students to try, from
debating and mooting, public speaking to pro bono. We hear from today’s guests
about all these types of advocacy experience, what their benefits are and how you can start to demonstrate your flair for advocacy. We also learn about the hidden opportunities for advocacy all around you. And what if you are battling nerves? We hear some tips f...
2019-01-041h 05
JazzheadsEp.13 Dave Newton & Derek NashOn Friday 3rd February Derek Nash's Acoustic Quartet played Wakefield Jazz.
Jazzheads live caught up with one of the most energetic and passionate sax players in the UK, Derek Nash, and wonderful pianist, Dave Newton who each picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy!
(Sorry about the background noise)
Tracklist:
Dave Newton
‘Both Sides Now’ – Dave Newton
‘Have you met Miss Jones’ – Dave McKenna
‘Liza’ – Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock
Derek Nash
‘Voodoo Rex’ – Derek Nash
‘E-Scape’ – Iain Rae
‘3 views of a secret’ - Jaco Pastorius
2017-02-0847 min