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You Call That Radio?'I Forgive You' w/ Mik Artistikgreat conversation with Mik Artistik, Discussing confidence in releasing art into the world , thinking on your feet, Writing a book before you die and Iggy Pop calling your song 'the best thing of the decade' plus much more. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support the channel plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material then please consider supporting us at one of the following:
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This Are Johnny DominoYou're Too Straight To Play The SpoonsBill Hicks once said "It’s just a ride", and in this episode we take you on a spin 'round our teenage dreams, hurtling down the Cobain slopes into the hairpin bend of 90s bohemia.Put more plainly, brothers Giles and Steve have more fun unearthing trash and treasure from their C90 mountain and it's all quite enjoyable.This one includes: Erotic matriarch has toasted posterior ‘Daddy, what did you do in the Grunge wars?’ pt.1 Johnny Domino + drum and bass x performance art = ? Word from the big J.C.Watch 1991: The Year Punk B...2023-09-2842 min
Light on LeedsEpisode 60: Steven Burt - The Remarkable History of HunsletSteven Burt has written a fantastic book "The Remarkable History of Hunslet" which covers the history of this area from 11th century to the present day.More people were living within the bounds of Hunslet by 1850 than in Wakefield or Dewsbury. Many visitors, from the Seneca Indians of North America to the future Tsar of Russia, came to see the marvellous machines of Hunslet in action.The book provides an insight into this exciting period of radical change and highlights the role played by those who risked all to make it a better place to liv...2022-05-2750 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 16 - Nicolas DixonFor our final episode of Season 1 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast - Mik sat with Leeds based abstract artist Nicolas Dixon!
Back in the 90s he was a house DJ in Leeds, he travelled to the Far East and was a resident DJ for the Thai Mafia! Three years later he turned his hand to art and returned to Leeds to pursue a career as a visual artist.
In todays episode the lads discuss growing up in Leeds and the nightclub scene, travelling and Djing across Burma, Japan and Australia, discovering drawing and painting,working with artist Mi...2021-08-161h 00
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 15 - Michael StewartFor Episode 15, for the penultimate episode of series 1 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik sat down with multi award winning writer, actor and filmmaker Michael Stewart!
Michael is an all round creative and several of his plays have been professionally staged including his adaptation of Dracula, as well as his work appearing on BBC Radio 4, his debut book ‘King Crow’ was awarded the Not Booker prize by The Guardian in 2011. He is now Head of Creative Writing at University of Huddersfield.
Michaels latest book release is Ill Will: The Untold Story of Heathcliff, which was published by HarperC...2021-08-101h 03
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 14 - Alice NutterFor episode 14 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik sat in the sunshine with Jonny and chatted to British screenwriter and musician, Alice Nutter!
Alice sang and performed with English rock band Chumbawamba, they played all sorts of unusual venues, from squats to benefits until their track ‘Tubthumping' (or ’I Get Knocked Down’ as it’s also known) hit the UK pop charts in 1997. She left the band in 2006 to pursue a career in writing, creating pieces for Television, radio and theatre!
In todays episode Alice talks about running wild at the age of 14, taking drugs and going to Northern...2021-08-031h 13
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 13 - Gaz MayallFor episode 13 Mik caught up with musician, promoter, music historian and all round dandy - Mr Gaz Mayall!
Son of British blues legend John Mayall, Gaz is the founder of London’s longest running one nighter ‘Gaz’s rockin blues’ in Soho. He also performs with his ska band The Trojans!
In today’s episode the guys sit and chat about the notorious ‘Colony Room Club’ in Soho, modelling for Lucian Freud, gardening for Bez from the Happy Mondays and hunting game with a bow and arrow!
You can follow Gaz to keep up to date with his endeavours h...2021-07-2646 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 12 - Keeley ForsythFor Episode 12, Mik met with Keeley Forsyth in Harrogate in the sunshine earlier this year.
After 20 years of success as an actress in countless British shows such as BBC drama Happy Valley, The Casual Vacancy, ITV's Heartbeat and Coronation Street. Keeley suffered a serious illness and after time away has reemerged and is focusing on being a musician and singer - releasing her debut album Debris in 2020.
Pitchfork music magazine described the album as 'arid and beautiful'
It's a melancholic and stirring piece of work, showcasing the influences of Scott Walker and Nico - make s...2021-07-201h 07
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 11 - Nathan ClarkFor Episode 11, Mik sits down with Nathan Clark - the owner of The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds!
The Brudenell is a live music venue and social club in Hyde Park and is an institution in Leeds! Having celebrated its 100th Anniversary a few years back, the ‘Brude’ (as it is affectionately known) has hosted some amazing events and gigs over the years, from Jonathan Richmond, Sleaford Mods, Martha and the Vandellas, Joanna Newsom and ….Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip!
Mik and Nathan sat and chatted about all sorts - Nathans career as a professional footballer playing for Sheffield...2021-07-1250 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 10 - Keith AllenWhat a cracker we have in store for you - in today's Episode Mik and Jonny sat down a few weeks back with the legend that is Mr Keith Allen!
Keith is a well renowned actor, comedian, musician and presenter, with an amazing C.V. He was one of the originals of the comic strip with Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall, and appeared in Danny Boyle’s films ‘Shallow Grave’ and ‘Trainspotting’.
He worked and co-wrote New Order’s hit single ‘World in Motion’ for the England world cup squad and was a member of Fat Les releasing the hit England wo...2021-07-061h 14
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 9 - Casey OrrFor Episode 9, Mik sits down with the lovely Casey Orr!
Casey is an award winning American Photographer and artist originally from Delaware USA, she now resides in Yorkshire where she works as a researcher and Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. She is also a member of the Feminist Art Collective The Erotic Power of F=
Casey’s photography explores themes such as the lives of women, the interconnectedness of all living things, and our relationship to nature and notions of home and belonging.
In this episode Mik and Casey sat together and chatted about being a photog...2021-06-2858 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 8 - Bill AndersonFor Episode 8, Mik sits down and chats with film and tv director, writer and bee keeper, Bill Anderson!
Bill is a film and TV director, directing BBC series Doctor Who, ITV series Mr Selfridge, as well as many other successful tv dramas. He is chair of Directors UK. He is also a writer, and beekeeper, and has written a book entitled ‘The Idle Beekeeper’. Bill runs a course called ‘The guide to idle bee keeping’ and is also a regular contributor to the Idler magazine!
In this episode Mik and Bill sat down and chatted about Screaming Lord Such, be...2021-06-211h 55
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 7 - Vic GodardFor Episode 7, Mik sits down and chats with Vic Godard - singer and songwriter formerly of Punk band Subway Sect!
Vic Godard is a singer and songwriter formerly of Punk band, Subway Sect. They formed in in 1976 after a suggestion from Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, going on to release music on Rough Trade records. After various re-incarnations and labels, Vic retired from music in the mid-eighties and became a postman. In the 1990’s Vic returned to music and has continued to be a creative artist releasing a 30 Odd Years box set on GNU records.
Mik and Vic sa...2021-06-151h 14
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 6 - Cathal "Chas Smash" SmythFor episode 6 Mik sits down on zoom and chats away to multi instrumentalist, singer
Cathal Smyth!
Cathal/Carl was more famously known as ‘Chas Smash’ and was an original member of British ska band Madness from their beginning in 1976 until 2014. In 2015 he released his first solo album ‘A Comfortable Man’. The album reached number 10 on the independent music chart. The Times newspaper named it their album of the week!
In the podcast Mik and Cathal talked about Ireland, Iraq, flute playing, pilates, Glastonbury festival, taking kids on tour with Madness, The Fall and Chas even gives Mik a tour of...2021-06-0854 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 5 - Burley Banksy (Andy McVeigh)For episode 5 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik is joined again by bandmate Jonny Flockton, as they chat to Burley Banksy (Andy McVeigh).
Andy is a huge Leeds United fan, and his alias 'Burley Banksy' has grown in notoriety for painting electrical boxes and murals in Leeds celebrating his love for the ‘Mighty Whites!’. He has grown a cult following through his art, leading him to work with Adidas and LUFC officially. Andy is also a talented drummer, a teacher and an all round solid guy!
This Episode was recorded in August 2020 just after Leeds United secured...2021-06-0153 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 4 - Gavin Turk & Deborah CurtisFor episode 4 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik chats to husband and wife Gavin Turk and Deborah Curtis.
Gavin is an artist who rose to public prominence during the Young British Artist movement in the 1990’s alongside Tracy Emin, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Racheal Whiteread. Deborah is the founder and creative director of the creative arts organization ‘ The House of Fairy Tales’, producing arts adventures for children and young people.
Mik got a little bit lost in the rain trying to find Gavin & Deborah’s place, and they kindly gave him a fabulous blue painting jacket to we...2021-05-251h 14
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 3 - Jeff HordleyFor episode 3 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik is joined by bandmate Jonny Flockton, as they chat to Jeff Hordley!
Jeff is an English actor best known for his role as infamous Emmerdale baddie ‘Cain Dingle’. When he’s not acting, Jeff is a DJ and also an avid gardener, having recently filmed a show for CBBC with his wife (fellow actor) Zoe Henry, about the benefits of gardening! The show is still available to watch below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jy8h
Mik and Jeff have known each other for a while, as Mik h...2021-05-181h 07
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 2 - Jon MossFor Episode 2 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik sits down with Premiership referee and owner of ‘The Vinyl Whistle’ record shop, Jonathan Moss!
Jon splits his time between high profile football matches worldwide and looking after his record shop in Headingley, The Vinyl Whistle - playing and selling records, making coffees and spreading joy around the community through music and chat!
Mik & Jon sat and chatted over Zoom about the joy of football, the sweet smell of Bovril, indie rock band Cud, and their mutual friend Andy McVey (aka the artist ‘Burley Banksy’ who creates street art and paintin...2021-05-1055 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastEpisode 1 - Alex ZaneIn Episode 1 of Mik Artistik’s Ego Podcast, Mik chats to presenter, writer comedian - Alex Zane!
Alex is currently the leading face of Sky Cinema, but has previously graced our screens presenting on MTV, Balls of Steel, Rude Tube - he’s a talented writer and stand up comedian.
Mik and Alex sat together (in a socially distanced manner) in the sunshine last summer and chatted about the trials and tribulations as a standup comedian (with Alex turning down a career in medicine!), being the singer in a band called Batmaus, his love of cinema and...2021-05-0450 min
Mik Artistik's Ego PodcastMik Artistik's Ego Podcast - TrailerWelcome to Mik Artistik's Ego Podcast, a collection of colourful off beat chats with folks Mik Artistik knows ( along with a few surprises).
More to come very soon!2021-04-0502 minLight on LeedsCorona Bloody Virus Extraordinary Episode 36: Faye DawsonFaye Dawson is a fantastic story teller and was a brilliant guest who remotely connected to tell me how she got involved in the world of public relations.She chose the fabulous track, Plastic Fox by her friend Mik Artistik.https://fayedawsonpr.com/https://www.instagram.com/fayedawsonpr/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/FayeDawsonPRhttps://www.facebook.com/faye.dawson.359https://www.projectinggrief.com/https://www.anetelusina.com/https://www.mikartistik.com/I make no money from this podcast and all...2020-09-1137 min
Swan Song Project PodcastSwan Song Podcast #3 - Mik ArtistikEpisode 2 - Mik Artistic (Mik Artistic's Ego Trip)The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.Mik's song choice is "My only true...2020-07-0729 min
Peg & Phils PodcastPeg & Phil - You Spin me right round baby - an 80's music adventure - Series 2 Episode 4Peg & Phil continue to keep great podcast music discussions alive with our latest edition featuring Peg meeting Robbie, how Phil fell out of the loft whilst clutching onto the Human League’s dignity of Labour vinyl limited edition, the fashionable XTC facemasks and just how great is Mik Artistik during lockdown. Tune in for this and so much more AN 80's music adventure with Peg & Phil2020-05-2440 min