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HarperCollins PublishersFinal Destination: Riding Britain’s Trains to the End of the Line, By Nige Tassell, Read by Nige Tassell'A beautifully observed and sympathetic tour of modern Britain that runs on the tracks of our years.' David Quantick
All aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey by train to some of the most obscure parts of Britain
On the 200th birthday of the world’s first passenger-carrying railway, Nige Tassell sets out to ride Britain’s railway network all the way to its lesser-travelled-to corners, its seldom-visited outposts. From Wick to Penzance and many points in between, he stays on until the end of the line. He is the last man sitting.
The sixteen final destinations he visits offer sixteen diff...2025-05-0702 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 301: Andy Biersack, Black Veil BridesAndy Biersack, sometimes known as Andy Black, is the founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Black Veil Brides, from Hollywood, California. The group released their sixth album, The Phantom Tomorrow, in 2021.BVB recently toured the USA with Falling In Reverse and on Wednesday, October 30th, co-headline London's OVO Arena, Wembley, with Creeper.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda B...2024-10-1347 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 300: Betty BooAlison Moira Clarkson - aka Betty Boo - is a British singer, songwriter and rapper.Originally active in the early 90's, whereupon she released the Platinum selling debut, Boomania, in 1990. She returned after a long hiatus with her third album, Boomerang, in 2022.Her fourth album, Rip Up the Rule Book, was released in August this year.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.2024-10-0247 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 299: Haley Shea, SløtfaceSløtface, formerly known - and still pronounced - as Slutface, are a Norwegian indie rock band from Stavanger.Since 2022, singer Haley Shea is the group's sole remaining founding member. Their new album, Film Buff, is out now. They tour the UK this month and next.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.Jo...2024-09-3046 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 298: Dec Kelly, Midway StillMidway Still are an indie rock band formed in the early nineties in Kent, England. Originally active between 1991 and 1994, the group reformed in 2000 and have been performing, and occasionally recording, ever since. The band's drummer is Dec Kelly.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky M...2024-09-2754 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 297: Wombling around pop with Mike BattMichael Batt, LVO, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, and conductor. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry.Amongst Batt's many notable contributions to music, are the creation of The Wombles pop act, the writing of era defining songs like 'Bright Eyes', and introducing and mentoring Katie Melua and Vanessa Mae.His memoir, The Closest Thing to Crazy: My Life of Musical Adventures, is released on September 26th, via Nine Eight Books. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast P...2024-09-1952 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 296: Sam McTrusty, Twin AtlanticTwin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 2007, their singer and rhythm guitarist is Sam McTrusty, who I speak to on this episode.Their seventh album, Meltdown, was released last month.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.2024-09-1743 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 295: Kid BookieTyronne Buddy-Lee Ike Hill - aka Kid Bookie - is an English rock singer and rapper from South East London.His third album, Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead, is released via Marshall Records on Friday, September 13th. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.2024-09-1243 min
It Started With A KickNige Tassell - Part 2Writer Nige Tassell joins Richard to talk him through his early footballing experiences including watching Brighton take on Crystal Palace at home "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Chris Sutton, Jim Piddock and Mark Pougatch.Each weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast2024-09-1240 minIt Started With A KickNige Tassell - Part 1Writer Nige Tassell joins Richard to talk him through his early footballing experiences including watching Brighton take on Crystal Palace at home "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Chris Sutton, Jim Piddock and Mark Pougatch.Each weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast2024-09-1035 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 294: Ted LeoTed Leo is an American singer and musician. Chisel, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, and The Both - a collaboration with Aimee Mann - are just some of the many bands he's written songs for and performed in. Now primarily a solo artist, Leo also performs in the group The Foreign Correspondents, which features members of Fugazi, Fake Names, and Obits.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT WITH AUTHOR CAROLINE SULLIVAN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. ...2024-09-0144 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 293: Kathy Sledge, Sister SledgeKathy Sledge is an American singer–songwriter and producer. She is best known as the youngest and founding member of disco soul legends Sister Sledge. Kathy headlines Uptown Festival, at Bute Park, Cardiff, on Sunday, September 15th. Click here for more information and tickets.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT WITH AUTHOR CAROLINE SULLIVAN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon me...2024-08-2824 min
Music Maps Podcast18 - Dexys Midnight Runners with Nige Tassell (Birmingham)This week we make our first visit to Birmingham to trace the history & early years of Dexys Midnight Runners It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmapsIt is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to...2024-07-0350 minMusic Maps Podcast18 - Dexys Midnight Runners with Nige Tassell (Birmingham)This week we make our first visit to Birmingham to trace the history & early years of Dexys Midnight Runners It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmapsIt is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to...2024-07-0350 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 292: Surgery shutdown (featuring The Zutons, Ash, Leatherface, Lightning Seeds, Benefits, Feeder, and loads more)Too ill to make a new episode - so got my friends to instead. See you in a bit.Please consider subscribing to The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon at this pretty wretched time. Show theme by Bis.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.Dana Landman. Laura Kelly Du...2024-06-1847 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 291: Gary Jarman, The CribsThe Cribs are a British indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, that formed in 2001. On this episode I speak to bassist and singer Gary Jarman. The group's last record, Night Network, was released in late 2020. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.D...2024-06-0944 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 290: Adam Lee, China DrumChina Drum are an English punk rock band from Ovingham in Northumberland, England. On this episode I speak to singer - and formally drummer - Adam Lee.The group's new album, One Moment Please, was released late last year. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.R...2024-06-0246 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 289: Caroline Sullivan on the skill of Taylor SwiftCaroline Sullivan is a music journalist and author with bylines in Melody Maker, The Guardian, The New York Times and more. Having previously written about Madonna, Dua Lipa, and the Bay City Rollers, her new book, Taylor Swift: Era by Era: The Unauthorized Biography, is released on June 6th. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.2024-05-2639 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 288: Clint Boon, Inspiral CarpetsClint Boon is the keyboard player, and sometimes vocalist, in Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets support The Prisoners at The Roundhouse, Camden, on Friday, May 24th.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.Dana Landman. Laura Kelly Du...2024-05-2239 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 287: Gavin Dunbar, Camera ObscuraGavin Dunbar is a founder member, and the bassist, in the indie pop band Camera Obscura, from Glasgow, Scotland. The band released their sixth album, their first in over a decade, Look to the East, Look to the West, on Merge Records, earlier this month. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.L...2024-05-2039 min
Word In Your EarNige Tassell was so obsessed with Dexys he’s tracked down all 24 ex-membersNige Tassell used to go to school in full donkey-jacket-and-woolly-hat ensemble to express his boundless devotion to Dexys Midnight Runners. Forty years later he set out to find and interview everyone who’d ever been a member. For some, their time in the ranks was a joyful, career-launching delight. Others felt it was like a slightly chilly and controlling cult. They all took a while to recover and they all had extraordinary stories to tell in his latest book ‘Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners’. Here’s a flavour of what gets discussed … … ‘No drugs or alcohol! No smi...2024-05-1535 minWord In Your EarNige Tassell was so obsessed with Dexys he’s tracked down all 24 ex-membersNige Tassell used to go to school in full donkey-jacket-and-woolly-hat ensemble to express his boundless devotion to Dexys Midnight Runners. Forty years later he set out to find and interview everyone who’d ever been a member. For some, their time in the ranks was a joyful, career-launching delight. Others felt it was like a slightly chilly and controlling cult. They all took a while to recover and they all had extraordinary stories to tell in his latest book ‘Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners’. Here’s a flavour of what gets discussed … … ‘No drugs or alcohol! No smi...2024-05-1535 minWord In Your EarNige Tassell was so obsessed with Dexys he’s tracked down all 24 ex-membersNige Tassell used to go to school in full donkey-jacket-and-woolly-hat ensemble to express his boundless devotion to Dexys Midnight Runners. Forty years later he set out to find and interview everyone who’d ever been a member. For some, their time in the ranks was a joyful, career-launching delight. Others felt it was like a slightly chilly and controlling cult. They all took a while to recover and they all had extraordinary stories to tell in his latest book ‘Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners’. Here’s a flavour of what gets discussed … … ‘No drugs or alcohol! No smi...2024-05-1535 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 286: Korda Marshall, music industry legendKorda Marshall is a legendary name in the music business. Having worked over three decades in a variety of influential roles, names as disparate as Take That, The Wedding Present, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Darkness, James Blunt, Foals, and Pendulum, owe something of their success to him. He currently works as International Director at Mushroom Records, where he served as managing director in the 1990s, enjoying significant success during his time there with Muse, Garbage, Ash, and many more. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES...2024-05-0154 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 285: Grant Nicholas, FeederFeeder are a British rock band formed in Newport, Wales, in 1994. On this episode I speak to singer and guitarist Grant Nicholas.The group released their twelfth album, Black/Red, earlier this month.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John E...2024-04-3041 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 284: Howard Fishman on the search for Connie ConverseHoward Fishman is an American author, culture writer, singer, guitarist, bandleader, playwright, and composer from Brooklyn, New York. Since 2016 he has been a contributing writer for The New Yorker.His first book, To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse, was published in May 2023. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou...2024-04-2936 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 283: Scott LaveneScott Lavene is a singer-songwriter from Essex, England. He releases his third record, Disneyland in Dagenham, on May 10th, via Nothing Fancy. He then tours the UK in June. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.2024-04-2643 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 282: Cam Cobb takes a trip with Skip SpenceCam Cobb is a university professor and rock journalist from Canada. His music writing has appeared in such magazines as Record Collector, Shindig!, and Ugly Things. His new book, Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence, is out now. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.2024-04-2440 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 281: Scott Hill, Fu ManchuFu Manchu is an American rock band formed in Orange County, California, in 1985. On this episode I speak to founding guitarist turned lead vocalist Scott Hill.The band release their 14th album, The Return Of Tomorrow, their first ever double album of new material, on June 14th.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! 2024-04-2333 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 280: Dylan Baldi, Cloud NothingsCloud Nothings is an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States, founded by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi in 2009.They release their eighth record, Final Summer, on April 19th, via Pure Noise Records.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John E...2024-04-1829 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 279: Nadine ShahNadine Shah is a British singer and songwriter.Her fifth record, Filthy Underneath, was released in February. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.2024-04-1757 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 278: Pillow QueensPillow Queens are an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2016.They release their third LP, Name Your Sorrow, on April 19th, via Royal Mountain Records.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike C...2024-04-1628 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 277: Ross Gordon, Cold YearsCold Years are a rock band formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 2014. On this episode I speak to frontman Ross Gordon. Cold Years return with their third album, A Different Life, on April 26th. The band head out on tour the following month. Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.2024-04-1530 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastREWIND! Episode 239: The K'sThis episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on February 5th, 2024. The K's debut album, I Wonder If The World Knows?, is out now.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAGET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Thankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ri...2024-04-1245 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 276: Alien Ant FarmAlien Ant Farm is an American rock band that formed in Riverside, California in 1996. They have sold over 5 million records to date. On this episode I speak to singer Dryden Mitchell and guitarist Terry Corso. Their upcoming sixth record, ~mAntras~, is released on April 26th.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFbBrwgRescShow theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com...2024-04-1131 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 275: RozallaRozalla is a Zambian-born Zimbabwean popstar.She is best known for her 1991 smash hit, 'Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)'. She released her sixth album, Turn on The Light, in February. Rozalla will appear at Superboxx Festival at Rochester Castle, Kent, on July 6th, Reminisce Festival in Liverpool on September 7th, and on the Biggest Disco arena tour later this year at Wembley, Glasgow and Birmingham. Tickets are available here.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join...2024-04-1128 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 274: Simon Fowler, Ocean Colour SceneSimon Fowler has been the frontman of Ocean Colour Scene since their formation in Birmingham, England, in 1989.Ocean Colour Scene headline Wychwood Festival, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse between May 31st and June 2nd. Tickets are available here.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbx-3yDs0nU&t=5sShow theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33...2024-04-1039 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 273: Austin Williams, Swim DeepSwim Deep are a British indie band formed in Birmingham, England, in 2011. On this episode I speak to singer Austin Williams.The group release their fourth record, There’s A Big Star Outside, on June 7th. The band tour the UK that same month. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xPmCC1z8Fo&t=2587sShow theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! 2024-04-0956 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 272: Chesney HawkesChesney Hawkes is an English singer, songwriter, and occasional actor. Hawkes started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the 1991 film Buddy's Song, which featured his best-known single 'The One and Only' on the soundtrack. It topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the top 10 in the United States.His sixth album will likely be released later this year. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eOeU9Gn784&t=1817sShow theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon...2024-04-0558 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 271: Billy ReevesBilly Reeves is an English songwriter, musician, record producer and BBC broadcaster.Formally a member of the London-based indie-band Theaudience - which featured a teenage Sophie Ellis-Bextor on vocals - Reeves now makes music under his own name. A lifelong fan of Brentford FC, he commentates live on the club's website as well as writing a column in the match-day programme.His new solo album, Steve, is released on April 5th via Last Night From Glasgow.Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH LUKE HAINES AT...2024-04-041h 18
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 270: Luke Haines on the rise and fall of the rock 'n' roll freakLuke Haines is an English musician, songwriter and author. He has recorded music under various names and with various bands, including The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof and Black Box Recorder.His new book, Freaks Out! Weirdos, Misfits and Deviants – The Rise and Fall of Righteous Rock ’n’ Roll, is released on April 4th, via Nine Eight Books.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv76tfDKhis&t=2474sShow theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH LUKE HAINES AT ROUGH TRADE WEST, LONDON, ON APRIL 4th. 2024-04-0252 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 269: Emily BarkerEmily Barker is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and composer. Her music has featured as the theme to BBC dramas Wallander and The Shadow Line. With multi-instrumental trio the Red Clay Halo, she recorded four albums, before commencing a solo career.Her new album, Fragile as Humans, is released on May 3rd.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5uPrzjhsr0Show theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH LUKE HAINES AT ROUGH TRADE WEST, LONDON, ON APRIL 4th. Want more...2024-03-2837 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 268: Duglas T. Stewart, BMX BanditsBMX Bandits are a legendary Scottish guitar pop band formed in Bellshill. Since their formation in 1985, vocalist Duglas T. Stewart has been their only permanent member.Their new album, Dreamers On The Run, is released on April 26th.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxSJl5eEC10&t=2sShow theme by Bis.GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH LUKE HAINES AT ROUGH TRADE WEST, LONDON, ON APRIL 4th. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2024-03-2738 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 267: Ed HarcourtEd Harcourt is an Mercury Prize nominated English singer-songwriter and producer. His new album, his eleventh, is released on March 29th. It is titled El Magnifico.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjLAVxzNVEYShow theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Andrew McMahon.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton....2024-03-2738 min
The Socially Distant Sports Bar201: The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo? (Pt 2)Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.
This is Part 2 of this week’s episode.
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MICHAEL OWEN...2024-03-0148 minThe Socially Distant Sports Bar201: The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo? (Pt 1)Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.
This is Part 1 of this week’s episode.
Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to the full podcast every TUESDAY, including 30 MINS of bonus content not available on the free version, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod
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The James McMahon Music PodcastThe James McMahon Music Podcast Christmas Party 2023!Merry Christmas, listeners! First things first, join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon for extra episodes in 2024 and a chance to win the prizes that I'll reveal to you during this episode.But most importantly, thankyou. Let's do it all again in 2024.James xps - The closing date for competition entries is 06/01/24. The email address to send entries to is spoookmagazine@gmail.com. Good luck!THE JAMES MCMAHON MUSIC PODCAST CHRISTMAS PARTY FEATURES...Carter USMThe Wedding PresentGiant DragM...2023-12-251h 10
It'll Be Alright In The NinetiesIt'll Be Alright In The Nineties - S2 E14 - Quiz-Eaze (in conversation with Nige Tassell)It's another decade spanning interview this time on IBAITN, and we've got a very special discussion for you this time as bestselling music and sport author Nige Tassell sits down with us (well, with Stu anyway - Alex was unfortunately suspended for this one) to discuss his version of events from the 1990s. Join us as Nige discusses his rollercoaster ride from being a university entertainments officer, via a spell in Minnesota, through to gaining his breakthrough writing job on Venue magazine. Plus, discover why he's gone straight to the top of our 'coolest first car' chart, and which 90...2023-08-171h 10
It'll Be Alright In The NinetiesIt'll Be Alright In The Nineties - S2 E13 - 'Still Traveling Through the Turin Sky' (Italia 90 with Ash Rose from Alive & Kicking)This time on the pod we're getting emotional and being watched very carefully by the Italian Carabinieri, by talking about Italia '90, the sweatiest World Cup ever. We're delighted to have sports journalist and Alive & Kicking podcast host Ash Rose joining us to discuss our personal connections to the tournament, our favourite kits, the best matches, and the long-term legacy. Tune in to find out how Ash impressed his girlfriend with Italia 90-inspired musical taste, which tournament-themed car does Alex pine for, and why Stu loves Costa Rica so much.
Also this time: Radio personalities! 90s blood! A...2023-08-031h 05
Podcast From The PastNIGE TASSELL & GAIL RENARD - The Shrimp Was Fresh & The Picture Is FrozenJoining TOM JACKSON to discuss the postcards from their pasts are writers NIGE TASSELL (Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?: An Indie Odyssey, Field of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches) and GAIL RENARD (John Lennon: Give Me a Chance, My Eight Days with John and Yoko, Monty & Co.) We build our postcard world from scratch, scratch, scratch, as we discover a living peace protest in Montreal with John Lennon, find ourselves playing frisbee in South East Minneapolis, meet skinny boys with floppy fringes turned driving instructors, visit the oldest chemist’s shop in England, and encounter Spotty Muldoon on the harmo...2023-07-201h 02
The Directors’ Take PodcastE117 - Demystifying Film Festivals with London Short Film Festival’s Philip IlsonIn this episode of The Directors' Take podcast, your hosts Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas are joined by Philip Ilson, the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying London Short Film Festival. As a director looking to break into the industry, you need to get your film into reputable film festivals to platform your work and gain industry attention. The rejection and lack of feedback associated with this process can be disheartening to many, so we brought Philip on to help break down their decision-making process for you all. This conversation covers:
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The Ledge (mp3)The Ledge #566: Twofers
Tonight unveils a new sort of theme for a Ledge episode – Twofers! Everybody loves a twofer deal at the bar, so why not transfer the idea to rock and roll. (Yeah yeah yeah, I know radio stations have done this for decades. But it’s new to The Ledge!)
The inspiration was a handful of great records that I’ve been paying a lot of attention to in the last few days. Last Saturday, for Record Store Day Sioux Falls (soon to be) legends Off Contact put out a few advance copies of their upcoming debut album, Pearls...2023-04-292h 01The Ledge (mp3)The Ledge #566: Twofers
Tonight unveils a new sort of theme for a Ledge episode – Twofers! Everybody loves a twofer deal at the bar, so why not transfer the idea to rock and roll. (Yeah yeah yeah, I know radio stations have done this for decades. But it’s new to The Ledge!)
The inspiration was a handful of great records that I’ve been paying a lot of attention to in the last few days. Last Saturday, for Record Store Day Sioux Falls (soon to be) legends Off Contact put out a few advance copies of their upcoming debut album, Pearls...2023-04-292h 01
Explore Into A High-Impact Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Field of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Field of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 32 minutes
Release date: March 30, 2023
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
100 years of Wembley Stadium told through 100 matches. The 1923 FA Cup final – aka the White Horse final – was the first football match played at the British Empire Exhibition Stadium. Although best-remembered for non-playing reasons – notably its vast, well-beyond-capacity crowd, which had to be marshalled by a policeman atop a white horse – that afternoon marked the historic opening chapter of the stadium’s long and eventfu...2023-03-3010h 32Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsField of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Field of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 32 minutes
Release date: March 30, 2023
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
100 years of Wembley Stadium told through 100 matches. The 1923 FA Cup final – aka the White Horse final – was the first football match played at the British Empire Exhibition Stadium. Although best-remembered for non-playing reasons – notably its vast, well-beyond-capacity crowd, which had to be marshalled by a policeman atop a white horse – that afternoon marked the historic opening chapter of the stadium’s long and eventfu...2023-03-3010h 32
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsField of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches by Nige TassellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601010 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Field of Dreams: 100 Years of Wembley in 100 Matches Author: Nige Tassell Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 32 minutes Release date: March 30, 2023 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 100 years of Wembley Stadium told through 100 matches. The 1923 FA Cup final – aka the White Horse final – was the first football match played at the British Empire Exhibition Stadium. Although best-remembered for non-playing reasons – notably its vast, well-beyond-capacity crowd, which had to be marshalled by a policeman atop a white horse – that afternoon marked the historic opening chapter of the stadium’s long and ev...2023-03-3003 min
The Giddy Carousel of PopSmash Hits - 29 October - 11 November 1981 with Nige TassellWelcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop, a podcast about the Britain's brightest pop mag, Smash Hits.In this episode we are joined by popular culture and sport writer Nige Tassell as we spin the carousel back October 1981.The cover stars are The Fun Boy Three and inside the mag are Julian Cope, Japan, Girls At Our Best and a whole lot more, alongside the usual Bitz, RSVP, singles reviews and lyrics.Read along with us.Like Punk Never Happened: https://likepunkneverhappened.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-29-november-11...2023-03-101h 52
The ElevenTransfer Saga XIRumbling rumours, paperwork mishaps, and last-minute u-turns. This episode celebrates the Odemwingie's of this world; the protagnoists of transfer sagas. Featuring Nige Tassell and Ted Hanky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-301h 09
Stuff You Missed in History ClassLouis Wain’s Cat PicturesLouis Wain’s cat-centric art was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and some of his later work became an inspiration for the psychedelic movement of the 1960s. Research: Beetles, Chris. “Louis Wain’s Cats.” Chris Beetles and Canongate Books. 2011, 2021. Benge-Abbott, Bryony. “Louis Wain’s Cryptic Cats.” Wellcome Collection. 5/19/2020. https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/Xrqh1BAAACMAhHcl Bethlem Museum of the Mind. “Louis Wain (1860-1939).” https://museumofthemind.org.uk/collections/gallery/artists/louis-william-wain Brill, Marta Wiktoria. “Louis Wain and His Weird Cats.” Daily Art Magazine. 8/8/2022. https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/louis-wain-cats/ Dale, Rodney. “Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Cats.”...2022-12-0747 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 76: Nige Tassell on what happened to the C86 kidsIf, like me, you’re of the opinion that the only things that really matter in life are pop music and football, you may well be aware of the writing of one Nige Tassell, who has written brilliantly over the course of a number of acclaimed tomes, about both. His newest book, out now on Nine Eight books – who really should be paying us for the number of times they get namedropped on this podcast – concerns the former. It's called Whatever Happened To The C86 Kids? An Indie Odyssey, and it is just that, the book seeing Nige t...2022-11-0834 min
C86 Show - Indie PopNige Tassell -Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?: An Indie OdysseyNige Tassell -Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?: An Indie Odyssey - in conversation with David Eastaugh
In 1986, the NME released a cassette that would shape music for years to come. A collection of twenty-two independently signed guitar-based bands, C86 was the sound and ethos that defined a generation. It was also arguably the point at which 'indie' was born.
But what happened next to all those musical dreamers?
2022-08-1733 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseCulture Bunker: Who killed the music press? The C86 kids. And heatwave dance musicPaper Cuts: How I Destroyed the British Music Press and Nige Tassell’s surprisingly warmhearted indie odyssey Whatever Happened To The C86 Kids? Plus we bathe in the glow of euphoric 90s comedown music with ‘Fell From The Sun: Downtempo And After Hours 1990-91’. Hear all the music on our rolling playlists.Spotify: https://bit.ly/CultBunkTidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/1aea7525-7891-4a88-8474-a08c45ea064bPresented and produced by Andrew Harrison and Siân Pattenden. Audio pro...2022-07-231h 02
The Victorian Variety ShowA Crash Course on Victorian-Era Imperialism & ColonialismI discuss the difference between imperialism & colonialism & some prominent examples of both throughout world history, then focus on how Britain became the “global policeman” during the Victorian Era.
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Burk, Kathleen. “Great Britain and the ‘Scramble for Africa’.” https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/great-britain-and-the-scramble-for-africa#:~:text=Professor%20Kathleen%20Burk%20The%20scramble%20for%20Africa%20in,her%20into%20repeated%20conflict%20with%20the%20French%20Empire.
Coffee Bean, The. “The Victorian Era and the British Empire.” https://greencoffeehk.com/the-victorian-era-and-the-british-empire/
Historyplex. “Facts About Imperialism.” https://historyplex.com/facts-about-imperialism
Longley, Robert. “What Is Imperialism? Definition and Historical Perspective.” https://www.thoughtco.com/imperialism-definition-4587402
Said, Edward W. Culture and Imperiali...2022-04-0224 min
Football Travel by Outside WriteThe Championship with Nige TassellMy guest is football writer Nige Tassell, whose latest book 'The Hard Yards' looks at a unique season in the Championship. It's England's second tier and the fifth most-attended league in the world.2021-10-1831 min
On The Fly with Jon Gill[S3 Ep 1] Author, Jonathan Melville – A Kind Of Magic (The Making of Highlander)Welcome back to On The Fly with Jon Gill – the first ever sponsored edition no less.
Polaris Publishing have sponsored this episode – they are the publisher of this episode’s guest Jonathan Melville who has a new book out, A Kind of Magic [“an engrossing read” – Total Film], a behind the scenes look at the ’85 sci-fi classic Highlander.
I first met Jonathan 10 years ago – and the great thing about him is that he simply writes about things he loves… he’s a full on genuine fan who has managed to turn his hobby into a job.
Based in...2021-08-1954 min
Word In Your EarHow do songs become terrace anthems?Sports writer and old pal Nige Tassell traces the story of Sweet Caroline, You’ll Never Walk Alone and Yes Sir I Can Boogie – with fond memories of the Tranmere Rovers’ spontaneous vegan chant moment. Other piping hot topics include Dua Lipa and the stolen photo, have you ever booed a band?, the exact number of onstage hours Dylan’s played All Along The Watchtower, the magic of Freddie King and the Jayhawks, does Richard Branson like music?, indie weddings and are there any rap covers bands? @nigetassell Nige’s books …https://w...2021-07-1348 minWord In Your EarHow do songs become terrace anthems?Sports writer and old pal Nige Tassell traces the story of Sweet Caroline, You’ll Never Walk Alone and Yes Sir I Can Boogie – with fond memories of the Tranmere Rovers’ spontaneous vegan chant moment. Other piping hot topics include Dua Lipa and the stolen photo, have you ever booed a band?, the exact number of onstage hours Dylan’s played All Along The Watchtower, the magic of Freddie King and the Jayhawks, does Richard Branson like music?, indie weddings and are there any rap covers bands? @nigetassell Nige’s books …https://w...2021-07-1348 minWord In Your EarHow do songs become terrace anthems?Sports writer and old pal Nige Tassell traces the story of Sweet Caroline, You’ll Never Walk Alone and Yes Sir I Can Boogie – with fond memories of the Tranmere Rovers’ spontaneous vegan chant moment. Other piping hot topics include Dua Lipa and the stolen photo, have you ever booed a band?, the exact number of onstage hours Dylan’s played All Along The Watchtower, the magic of Freddie King and the Jayhawks, does Richard Branson like music?, indie weddings and are there any rap covers bands? @nigetassell Nige’s books …https://w...2021-07-1348 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsThree Weeks, Eight Seconds: Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon, and the Epic Tour de France of 1989 by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/403967to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Three Weeks, Eight Seconds: Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon, and the Epic Tour de France of 1989
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 34 minutes
Release date: December 10, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
The gripping story of the greatest race in cycling history, when Greg LeMond cinched victory by a mere eight seconds. For a race as long as the mighty Tour (three weeks of testing the limits of human endurance), to have the ultimate victory decided by a margin of just...2019-12-108h 34
Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsThree Weeks, Eight Seconds: Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon, and the Epic Tour de France of 1989 by Nige TassellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/403967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Three Weeks, Eight Seconds: Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon, and the Epic Tour de France of 1989 Author: Nige Tassell Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: December 10, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The gripping story of the greatest race in cycling history, when Greg LeMond cinched victory by a mere eight seconds. For a race as long as the mighty Tour (three weeks of testing the limits of human endurance), to have the ultimate victory decided by a margin of...2019-12-1030 min
Immerse Yourself In The Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Experience!Three Weeks, Eight Seconds by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63347to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Three Weeks, Eight Seconds
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Shaun Grindell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 12-10-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 32 ratings
Genres: Sports History
Publisher's Summary:
For a race as long as the mighty Tour (three weeks of testing the limits of human endurance), to have the ultimate victory decided by a margin of just eight seconds almost boggles the mind. But that's exactly what happened between American legend Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon. After more than 2,000 miles in the saddle, it remains the smallest...2019-12-108h 33
Feel Your Ears To A Sensational Full Audiobook.Boot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404024to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Boot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Rich Keeble
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 39 minutes
Release date: November 14, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year – once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the hopes and dreams of...2019-11-147h 39
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookBoot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window Audiobook by Nige TassellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 404024
Title: Boot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Rich Keeble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:39:01
Language: English
Release date: 11-14-19
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Sports & Recreation, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Soccer
Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin.
For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the...2019-11-147h 39Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceBoot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404024to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Boot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Rich Keeble
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 39 minutes
Release date: November 14, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year – once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the hopes and dreams of...2019-11-147h 39
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceBoot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window by Nige TassellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Boot Sale: Inside the Strange and Secret World of Football's Transfer Window Author: Nige Tassell Narrator: Rich Keeble Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 14, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year – once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the hopes and dr...2019-11-1405 min
Unlock This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Boot Sale by Nige TassellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63105to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Boot Sale
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Rich Keeble
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 11-14-19
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Sociology of Sports
Publisher's Summary:
For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year - once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the hopes and dreams of the hopelessly devoted. Nige Tassell goes behind the scenes to observe the...2019-11-147h 38
Sports Book PodcastEpisode 63 - Nige TassellFor the last episode before the summer holidays Matt talks to NIGE TASSELL who looks back to the Tour de France in 1989 which was won incredibly by a margin of just 8 seconds. Greg LeMond won on the final stage - which was again unusual as the last stage is normally just a procession. The man he beat the Parisian Laurent Fignon refused to ever set foot on the Champs D'Elysee again as he was so humiliated by his defeat. Great story - all told in THREE WEEKS EIGHT SECONDS. Hope you've enjoyed these and we'll be back for the...2017-07-2820 min
The Non League Football Show13th January 2017 - Non League Dreamers, Nene neh neh, Lincoln's Greens and Benefactors who go badDouble Dave (Anderson & Watters) and Caroline Barker are joined by a gaggle of journalists celebrating the breadth of stories in non league football.
First up Nige Tassell reveals what he learnt from his year going round non league that inspired his current best-selling sports book The Bottom Corner - a season with the dreamers of Non League Football.
Northampton Telegraph sports reporter Jon Dunham reveals what could befall on of non league's iconic grounds, Nene Park.
Mark Carruthers of NonLeagueDaily reveals the latest from Lincoln City ahead of their FA Cup replay with Ipswich Town and discusses some of...2017-01-1353 min
Somer Valley SportThe Bottom Corner: A Season with the Dreamers of Non-League FootballWe don't normally do book reviews on the Sport Show, but I made an exception for Nige Tassell, author of The Bottom Corner: A Season with the Dreamers of Non-League Football. Nige told about his love for non-league football and his expereinces researching his book.2016-09-0808 min
Discover Audiobook in Bios & Memoirs, Political FiguresMr. Gig by Nige Tassell | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Mr. Gig
Author: Nige Tassell
Narrator: Ben Elliot
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-28-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Summary:
Roadie. DJ. Promoter. Reviewer. Punter. Nige Tassells adult life has been defined by live music. Its the fabric of his being, his bloodline, his DNA. He is Mr Gig or at least he was. A few years ago, Mr Gig hung up his backstage pass and headed off to raise children in rural isolation. Now, with house renovated and kids...2013-06-287h 51
Word In Your EarWord Podcast 204Nige Tassell comes up from Somerset and (fatally) brings us something to drink. Before it takes effect we cover the following stuff: David Hepworth wonders why the best venues for rock and roll are always the ones built long before rock and roll was ever thought of. We ask when did school choirs start singing Adele songs and is this entirely a good idea? We have a quick chat and a song from Band Of Skulls, and Nige shares some of his most treasured old cassettes with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-02-1918 minWord In Your EarWord Podcast 204Nige Tassell comes up from Somerset and (fatally) brings us something to drink. Before it takes effect we cover the following stuff: David Hepworth wonders why the best venues for rock and roll are always the ones built long before rock and roll was ever thought of. We ask when did school choirs start singing Adele songs and is this entirely a good idea? We have a quick chat and a song from Band Of Skulls, and Nige shares some of his most treasured old cassettes with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-02-1918 minWord In Your EarWord Podcast 204Nige Tassell comes up from Somerset and (fatally) brings us something to drink. Before it takes effect we cover the following stuff: David Hepworth wonders why the best venues for rock and roll are always the ones built long before rock and roll was ever thought of. We ask when did school choirs start singing Adele songs and is this entirely a good idea? We have a quick chat and a song from Band Of Skulls, and Nige shares some of his most treasured old cassettes with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2012-02-1918 min