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Field FrequencyEV Narratives Done Right: Steve Birkett on Facts, Friction & the FutureHost Jason Cortes sits down with Steve Burkett of Plug & Play EV and the Coast to Coast EVs livestream to explore how a passion YouTube channel grew into a trusted voice connecting EV drivers, fleets, and infrastructure players. They dig into why storytelling beats slogans for mainstream EV adoption, where charging reliability and destination charging still fall short, how to cut through hype and vaporware in EV news, and what fleets, retailers, and policymakers need to get right over the next 3–5 years.Show NotesGuestSteve Burkett – Foun...
2025-12-0945 min
Trek Through TruthTrek Through Truth - Day 77God gives victory to the Israelites, but they still complain. Snakebites! Defeating Sihon and Giant King Og. The Moabites' scheme: defeat the Israelites with Balaam. The Exodus Route: Wilderness of Sinai by Steve Rudd; YouTube video: The Real Mt Sinai found in Saudi Arabia, The King's Highway at Wikipedia.com. Numbers 21:1-9, 10-20; 21:21-35; 33:1-56. #everydaychristians
2025-11-2421 min
Making a Scene PresentsGerry Casey Interviews Rebecca DownesMaking a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Rebecca DownesBirmingham-based singer, songwriter, and independent artist Rebecca Downes has spent more than a decade building one of the most respected reputations in modern blues-rock. Working closely with longtime co-writer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Birkett, she releases all her music on her own label Mad Hat Records—a fully self-sustained operation that handles everything from writing and recording to manufacturing, marketing, and global distribution through Cargo Records.
http://www.makingascene.org
2025-11-2331 min
The Capital TableInside the Current Credit MarketsIn this episode of The Capital Table, host Steve Brady, Market Leader of Transaction Advisory at Withum, welcomes Mark Birkett, Managing Director at Configure Partners, to provide an update on the current state of the credit markets.
2025-09-1619 min
The Urban EV PodcastDemystifying the EV Ownership Experience with Steve BirkettPlug & Play EV's, Steve Birkett discusses his journey as an early adopter with the Chevy Volt to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, and the evolution of EV charging infrastructure. We explore the impact of public and private funding on EV infrastructure, the role of companies like Revel in charging solutions, and the future of autonomous vehicles, including eVTOLs. The conversation also touches on the importance of content creation in simplifying EV ownership and innovations in EV technology.
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2025-02-1740 min
Play Like A Jet: New York JetsEpisode 2,292 - Meet the New OC: Tanner Engstrand w/Dave BirkettScott Mason talks with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press about the Jets' new offensive coordinator and former Detroit Lions passing game coordinator, Tanner Engstrand!Dave discusses:-Engstrand's early years in the college ranks and XFL-How he made it to the Lions and what the team was like when he arrived-His rise up the chain in Detroit-What his responsibilities were with the Lions' offense-Jared Goff's thoughts on him-Signs last year that he might...
2025-02-0636 min
Grid Connections2024 End of Year Panel with Coast-to-Coast EVs Team: Steve Birkett, Walter Schulze & Eric WaySummaryIn this episode of Grid Connections, a panel featuring Steve Birkett (Plug & Play EV), Walter Schulze (The Network Architect Channel), and Eric Way (News Coulomb) dives into the latest trends in EVs and charging infrastructure. Key topics include the rise of EV road tripping, advancements in charging reliability, and the future of plug-and-charge technology. The discussion emphasizes the balance between charging speed, range, and user experience while highlighting the growing amenities at charging stations. The panel also reflects on the impact of the NEVI program in 2024 and shares an optimistic outlook for EV market growth in 2025 despite...
2024-12-181h 41
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastChris Birkett: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1548In this 1548th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Chris Birkett about his life in music, recording and producing Sinéad O’Connor’s iconic “Nothing Compares 2 U,” collaborting with other A-list artists like Talking Heads, Dexys Midnight Runners, Alison Moyet, The Pogues, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Quincy Jones, Mel Brooks and Steve Earle and recording his own music.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.
If you would like to support the show, we do have p...
2024-09-091h 30
Grid ConnectionsSummer EV Road Trip W/Steve BirkettSummarySteve Birkett from @plugandplayEV shares his experience of an 8,500 mile road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) across the US. Ranging from level 2 charging at over night stops to the different fast charging networks he used, including Electrify America, ChargePoint, and regional providers. We discuss the gaps in charging infrastructure in the middle of the country and the need for more fast chargers in those areas. Steve also highlights the impact of extreme heat on EV charging and the importance of planning for weather conditions during a road trip.We also discussed the need for more charging...
2024-08-211h 03
Grid ConnectionsSteve Birkett & Walter SchulzeSummaryIn this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase, Steve Birkett, and Walter Schulze discuss the latest perceptions around EV sales numbers and the challenges dealerships face in selling electric vehicles. They also explore the ongoing rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the country and the tactics charge point operators use to meet various use cases. The conversation highlights the continued growth of the EV market and the importance of dealership engagement and education in promoting EV adoption. They also touch on the need for traditional auto OEMs to improve the buying experience and the role of...
2024-06-0559 min
Grid ConnectionsSteve BirkettIn this episode we sit down with Steve Birkett, EV Educator and Founder of Plug and Play EV. We discuss everything from NEVI Funding to EV Road tripping and how far the technology has come in the past decade.SummarySteve Burkett, founder of Plug and Play EV, discusses his journey as an EV driver and content creator. He shares his experiences driving a Bolt EV in the Northeast, including the challenges of winter driving and charging infrastructure. Steve emphasizes the importance of educating potential EV buyers and offers various platforms for sharing...
2024-04-1050 min
Turn Down for Watt11. Into the Electric Horizon: Lamborghini's New EV and the EV Title Fee DiscussionOn today's episode, Jessie and Josh discuss the new EV Lamborghini, and they are joined by Steve Birkett to talk about his experience driving the Ionic 5!
Thanks for tuning in!
Link from episode: https://www.findthebestcarprice.com/author-steve/
To connect with Jessie or Josh, visit power-upamerica.com
This podcast is produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media
2023-08-2547 min
Turn Down for Watt11. Into the Electric Horizon: Lamborghini's New EV and the EV Title Fee DiscussionOn today's episode, Jessie and Josh discuss the new EV Lamborghini, and they are joined by Steve Birkett to talk about his experience driving the Ionic 5!
Thanks for tuning in!
Link from episode: https://www.findthebestcarprice.com/author-steve/
To connect with Jessie or Josh, visit power-upamerica.com
This podcast is produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media
2023-08-2547 min
BrabnersAsk The Leaders | Affordable Housing | Part Three Development (Preview)It has been said that “Housing is a lens through which you can look at the whole of society” and at Brabners we certainly believe that to be the case.
Here in the UK, we, as a population, are very focused on the status that comes with home ownership. But there is a systemic, and seemingly ever-growing, need within our society for good quality accommodation for those who can’t afford to buy or rent properties at open market rates.
We felt it was time to take a deeper dive, into the topics that are high o...
2022-03-1504 minBrabnersAsk The Leaders | Affordable Housing | Part Two Income (Preview)It has been said that “Housing is a lens through which you can look at the whole of society” and at Brabners we certainly believe that to be the case.
Here in the UK, we, as a population, are very focused on the status that comes with home ownership. But there is a systemic, and seemingly ever-growing, need within our society for good quality accommodation for those who can’t afford to buy or rent properties at open market rates.
We felt it was time to take a deeper dive, into the topics that are high o...
2022-02-2104 min
The Bylines Network PodcastS2: Audio Edition No. 5Welcome to the fifth audio edition of the Bylines Network podcast. Thank you to all of our writers for penning these great articles, to our readers for recording them, and to Julian Greenbank for editing! Please find the articles compiled for this edition linked below:
0:28 Climate crisis: time’s running out - Liyanah Riaz (North East Bylines)
6:05 Walsall Council facing wave of fury - Steve Pottinger (Central Bylines)
9:33 Mimmo Lucano Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison! - Hazel Pennington (West England Bylines) read by Steven Tomlin
13:38 The fires of London - Suzanne Fairless-Aitken (North East Bylines) rea...
2021-10-1117 min
The Bylines Network PodcastS2: Audio Edition No. 5Welcome to the fifth audio edition of the Bylines Network podcast. Thank you to all of our writers for penning these great articles, to our readers for recording them, and to Julian Greenbank for editing! Please find the articles compiled for this edition linked below:
0:28 Climate crisis: time’s running out - Liyanah Riaz (North East Bylines)
6:05 Walsall Council facing wave of fury - Steve Pottinger (Central Bylines)
9:33 Mimmo Lucano Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison! - Hazel Pennington (West England Bylines) read by Steven Tomlin
13:38 The fires of London - Suzanne Fairless-Aitken (North East Bylines) rea...
2021-10-1117 min
Shift with Motordrift!Everything you want to know about Electric Cars!!!!!Electric vehicles or EVs have always been a hot topic to discuss, particularly because of the variation of opinions we get to see, some people absolutely love them, some people appreciate them for what they are and some people just absolutely hate them.
So, we believe that one shouldn’t form an opinion about anything until they understand it fully, that’s why today we have with us Steve Birkett who is an electric vehicle advocate, he specializes in electric cars, and makes content regarding them as well.
He has assisted as an EV Guide for...
2021-05-221h 18
Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 117 "John Otway - Rock And Roll's Greatest Failure (A Pioneer Of Crowdfunding)"Music On Your Own Terms 117 - John Otway - Rock And Roll's Greatest Failure (A Pioneer Of Crowdfunding)
Joining me this episode is the absolute legend John Otway! John has had a career in music spanning 50 years, playing to 20,000 people in his home town of Aylesbury, and appearing on The Old Grey Whistle Test with Bob Harris, Top Of The Pops and other notable UK TV shows. John talks about his history of attempting to recreate the hit he had in the 70s, utilizing his extremely loyal fan-base as a true pioneer of crowdfunding. We hear about...
2021-04-2736 min
Downes Your WayStripping Back 'Stripped Back' - The Making Of The New AlbumIn this episode, Colin talks to Steve Birkett Snr and Steve Birkett Jnr about the making of the new album 'Stripped Back' that is due out on 9 April 2021, looking in detail at the recording, production, mixing and mastering. The music featured is short extracts of tracks from the new album. Music and podcast are © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2021.
2021-03-2958 min
Costing the EarthThe LoraxDr Seuss' fable of needless consumerism and environmental ruin, The Lorax, is half a century old this year. The 'shortish, brownish, oldish and mossy' character who 'speaks for the trees' increasingly features on placards at demos. Michael Rosen looks at the book's influence on the modern environmental movement and charts its journey from ignored to censored, embraced by the mainstream and inevitably turned into a Hollywood movie and used to sell SUVs.With Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell, Writer George Monbiot, Economist Kate Raworth, Playwright David Greig, Advertising 'guru' Rory Sutherland, Ben Stewart from Greenpeace, Steve Brezzo, Josh...
2021-03-2327 min
Downes Your WayTake Me Higher 3 - Vocal Coaching/The Impact of Brexit on UK MusiciansIn this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin about her work as a vocal coach, then tables are turned as she asks Colin about the impact of the Brexit deal on UK musicians hoping to tour in Europe and sell merchandise to EU countries. More details about Rebecca's vocal coaching services can be found on her website at www.vocalcoachbirmingham.com. The music featured is a stripped-back version of Take Me Higher from the album More Sinner Than Saint, written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes and recorded during the live-streamed gig for the Tuesday Night Music Club...
2021-01-2537 min
The Car DoctorTalking electric vehicles with EV Expert Steve Birkettin this episode we chat about all things electric with EV expert Steve Birkett
2021-01-2031 min
John Paul - Car Doctor Radio PodcastTalking electric vehicles with EV expert Steve BirkettIn this episode we talk all about electric cars
2021-01-2031 min
The Weekly Driver Podcast#166 EV expert Steve Birkett discusses growing industrySteve Birkett is an electric vehicle expert who embraces the automotive technology of sustainable choices.
Birkett, who lives and works in Boston, Mass., has owned several electric vehicles. He provides his expertise in the field and his advocacy of the industry on the website findthebestcarprice.com and other industry publications.
And he's our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast.
The EV industry is expanding quickly.
Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Birkett the industry at-large.
We ask Birkett about his family experiences with EVs. (He drives to visit relatives in Ohio on occasion in addition...
2021-01-1133 min
The Weekly Driver Podcast#166 EV expert Steve Birkett discusses growing industrySteve Birkett is an electric vehicle expert who embraces the automotive technology of sustainable choices.
Birkett, who lives and works in Boston, Mass., has owned several electric vehicles. He provides his expertise in the field and his advocacy of the industry on the website findthebestcarprice.com and other industry publications.
And he's our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast.
The EV industry is expanding quickly.
Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Birkett the industry at-large.
We ask Birkett about his family experiences with EVs. (He drives to visit relatives in Ohio on occasion in addition...
2021-01-1133 min
THE WEEKLY DRIVER#166 EV expert Steve Birkett discusses growing industrySteve Birkett is an electric vehicle expert who embraces the automotive technology of sustainable choices.
Birkett, who lives and works in Boston, Mass., has owned several electric vehicles. He provides his expertise in the field and his advocacy of the industry on the website findthebestcarprice.com and other industry publications.
And he's our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast.
The EV industry is expanding quickly.
Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Birkett the industry at-large.
We ask Birkett about his family experiences with EVs. (He drives to visit relatives in Ohio on occasion in addition...
2021-01-1133 min
The Media ShowHow video games became the lockdown playgroundSchools are shut across the UK and screens are the only route children have to teachers. So which bits of the media are stepping up to keep kids informed and entertained? Plus the launch of The Oldham Times, a new daily print newspaper; and we drill down into why YouTube banned - and later reinstated - TalkRadio.Guests: Lydia Winters, Chief Storyteller at Mojang, makers of Minecraft; David Statter, Adopt Me!, Chris Stokel-Walker, author of YouTubers; Marianna Spring, BBC Disinformation Reporter; Steve Thompson, editor of The Oldham Times; Jodi Birkett, technology, media and telecommunications partner at Deloitte
2021-01-0626 min
Downes Your WayThe Story Behind The Lyrics - BelieveIn an episode originally published as a Facebook Live broadcast, Rebecca and Steve chat with Colin Speller about the stories behind the lyrics of the songs on the second studio album Believe. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs.
The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 18 January 2020
The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:
Never Gonna Learn
Night Train
It's That Easy
Sailing On A Pool Of Tears
...
2021-01-0435 min
CountrystrideCountrystride #45: Review of 2020
...in which we are joined by Lakeland Walker editor John Manning for our annual delve into Countrystrides past, picking our best bits from 2020 as we chat about everything from herdwicks to heroines; from bonfires to booze, from rewilding to rediscovering the joys of local before making New Years resolutions with guests including Sue Allan, James Rebanks, Julia Aglionby, Bill Birkett, Steve Matthews, Bill Lloyd and Penny Bradshaw.
We would like to thanks Bill Lloyd not only for his banjo playout of the tune 'Through the Glen', but also for hosting us in his Wild Wood Studio.
2020-12-281h 15
Downes Your WayThe Stories Behind The Lyrics - More Sinner Than Saint Part 2In the second of two linked episodes, Rebecca and Steve talks about the stories behind the lyrics of the last six songs on the last studio album More Sinner Than Saint. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs and includes a contribution from Frankie the dog.The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 23 November 2020The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:More Sinner Than SaintIf I Go To SleepStand On My FeetBig...
2020-11-0900 minDownes Your WayThe Stories Behind The Lyrics - More Sinner Than Saint Part 1In the first of two linked episodes, Rebecca and Steve talks about the stories behind the lyrics of the first six songs on the last studio album More Sinner Than Saint. The conversation also includes some detail of the instrumental work and gives an interesting insight to the inspiration behind these wonderful songs.The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 23 November 2020The podcast includes extracts from the following songs:Take Me HigherChains Fall DownScreaming Your NameHurtsBreathe OutWave Them GoodbyeAll songs are...
2020-10-2600 min
The Screen ChroniclesDr. Tom Birkett | Norse Myth in The Last Kingdom, Vikings, LOTR, and the MCUIn this episode we talk about the historical accuracy and Norse mythology inspiration of shows and movies including The Last Kingdom, Vikings, Thor Ragnarok, and The Lord of The Rings with Dr. Tom Birkett.
Dr. Tom Birkett is a lecturer in Old English and Old Norse at University College Cork, Ireland. He has written books including Reading the Runes in Old English and Old Norse Poetry and The Norse Myths: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes Vividly Retold. Check out our guest’s projects and profile in the links below. Time index for topics in our ta...
2020-09-231h 39
Downes Your WayEven More Downestream - Rebecca and Colin in ConversationIn this episode Rebecca talks about the new single - Wave Them Goodbye Ft Alan Nimmo - her recent full band gig at Birmingham Streams and her next duo streamed gig via the award-winning Tuesday Night Music Club.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 29 September 2020Background music is 'Wave Them Goodbye Ft Alan Nimmo', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
2020-09-1632 min
Downes Your WayIt Seems Like 1000 Years - Rebecca and Colin in ConversationIn this episode Rebecca gives an exclusive insight to two new releases, as well as talking about her forthcoming live stream gig, venturing out in this strange new world and vocal teaching from home.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 1 September 2020Background music is '1000 Years' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
2020-08-1834 min
Downes Your WayOne of our Key Workers - Back to the Start 7 with Aidan GoldstrawIn this episode, Colin Speller, Rebecca's Manager, talks to Aidan Goldstraw, who plays keys in Rebecca's band from time to time. The conversation covers how Aidan got into music, life changes that both took him away from it and brought him back, his career in journalism, meeting Rebecca and his current music projects, details of which can be found as follows:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstrawmusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_wlemCo7LH8OqpS5Dh_agThe merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 20 July 2020Background music is 'Back To The...
2020-07-0638 min
Downes Your WayA Little Help From My Friends - Rebecca Answers Livestream QuestionsIn this episode, Rebecca talks to Colin Speller, her Manager, about questions raised in the Downestream IV live session on Friday 12 June 2020. The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 1 July 2020Background music is 'Sailing on a Pool of Tears - Chris Kimsey Re-Mix (Radio Edit)' which was a 2017 single release, written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes.Episode artwork photo is courtesy of Photography by Adam Kennedy.© Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
2020-06-1739 min
Downes Your WayMama Weer All Crazee Now - Rebecca and Colin in ConversationIn this episode, as Lockdown continues, Rebecca chats to Colin Speller, her Manager, about her latest single release, the impact of aggressively negative feedback and the challenges of doing online performances.The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 1 June 2020Background music is 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now (Radio Edit)' from the recent single release, written by Nodder Holder and Jim Lea and this version arranged by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes. © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2020
2020-05-1941 minDownes Your WayLockdown But No Freeze-Frame - Rebecca in ConversationIn this episode, Colin Speller, Rebecca's Manager, talks to Rebecca about the Lockdown and the issues it raises both personally and professionally.The merchandise discount code lasts until Tuesday 5 May 2020Background music is 'Salt Winds' from the album 'Believe', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
2020-04-2130 min
Business Live: for curious entrepreneurs and social entrepreneursHow the Virtual Ticket Bank is reducing isolation plus face-masks for the NHS with BlatchfordIn today’s show: a social enterprise which has totally overhauled its service, to improve people's mental wellbeing by allowing them access to online events and resources.Plus an interview with Sheffield prosthetics manufacturer, Blatchford, which has converted its facilities to make face masks to help protect frontline NHS staff.Serial social entrepreneur Steve Rimmer has been a regular guest on the programme, talking about the Abbeydale Picture House and initiatives such as Ticket Bank and Tickets for Good.A social enterprise and certified B-Corporation, Tickets for Good has been working with hundreds of...
2020-04-1657 min
Downes Your WaySongs for Self-Isolation - Colin SpellerIn this episode, Colin Speller, Rebecca's Manager, chooses his ten tracks, book, luxury item and religious text for a period of self isolation. Colin's chosen music can be found on a Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32BAZj9aH27i7DcOhUmSZo?si=_YWMJVgUS7-gnr7wGiAyCwHis book is on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Smiley-Novels-Boxed-Set/dp/1524705977/The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 13 April 2020Background music is 'Big Sky' from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2019
2020-03-3036 min
Welcome with Karim KanjiChris Birkett | Welcome to The Music PodcastThe following episode is from the Welcome To The Music Podcast! Chris Birkett is an award winning producer, arranger, and composer and a talented singer, guitar player and percussionist. His music collaborations with A-list artists like Sinead O’Connor, Alison Moyet, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Thomas Dolby, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Steve Earle have sold over 100 million records and earned a Grammy, four Junos, the Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business.
2020-03-2351 min
Welcome To The MusicChris BirkettChris Birkett is an award winning producer, arranger, and composer and a talented singer, guitar player and percussionist. His music collaborations with A-list artists like Sinead O’Connor, Alison Moyet, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Thomas Dolby, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Steve Earle have sold over 100 million records and earned a Grammy, four Junos, the Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2351 min
Downes Your WaySongs for Self Isolation - Steve BirkettIn this episode, Steve Birkett chooses his ten tracks, book, luxury item and religious text for a period of self isolation. Steve's chosen music can be found on a Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WRIh0FZViYlVXAZ6P7pIt?si=ABlbhs6qRDGePAm0x4_R3wHis book is on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Withnail-I-Bloomsbury-Film-Classics/dp/0747538972/His 'religious text' is also on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Delusion-10th-Anniversary/dp/1784161926/The merchandise discount code lasts until Monday 30 March 2020Background music is 'In Reverse' from...
2020-03-1630 min
Downes Your WayBack To The Start 6 - Neil AblardIn the latest in our Back To The Start series, Colin Speller took the opportunity of a post-set break at Planet Rock Presents Winter's End festival to interview Neil Ablard, our new drummer, about his early life and his journey into music. The episode includes astonishing revelations about Rebecca's role as a site worker in a studio construction project!The Photo of Neil was taken by Campbell Stewart at the Ice Box, Glasgow.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.'Chains Fall Down' is from the...
2020-03-0329 minDownes Your WayMy Tracks for Solitary Confinement - Rebecca DownesThis episode follows the format of a popular radio programme. Rebecca chooses ten tracks that she would take with her into circumstances of isolation - e.g. castaway on an island or quarantined on a luxury cruise liner. She also chooses a book and a luxury item. Hear Rebecca talk about the tracks, the items and what they mean to her.A playlist of the chosen tracks can be found on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pVJzr9pwQ1JcLTvYaVo0U?si=2r_6edLVQ2qJEJvGlt87tw.Her chosen novel can be found on Amazxon.co...
2020-02-1734 min
Downes Your WayTake Me Higher 2 - Support Gig Live BlogIn this episode we take you through everything involved in doing a support gig - in this case a support to The Crazy World of Arthur Brown at Nell's Jazz and Blues, London on Saturday 25 January 2020. (Apologies for the sound quality of some of the live clips)The merchandise discount code is valid until 17 February at www.rebeccadownes.com/shop'Take Me Higher' is from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2019
2020-02-0330 min
Downes Your WayOur Fine Young Cannibal - Back To The Start 5 with Nigel DarvillIn this episode, Colin Speller interviews Nigel Darvill, principal keys player for Rebecca, about his comprehensive, interesting and varied musical career. In the course of the conversation, there's mention of an appearance on Top of the Pops, which can be seen at https://youtu.be/DGOV7_svp8Y and details of Ricky Cool and the In Crowd can be found at http://rickycoolandtheincrowd.co.uk/.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.'More Sinner Than Saint' is from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint', written by...
2020-01-1332 minDownes Your WayTake Me Higher - How To Support Independent MusicIn this episode Rebecca and her Manager, Colin Speller, with background contributions from Ralph the dog, discuss the things fans can do to support an independent music act. Prompted by discussion on Facebook, their chat covers everything from social media to buying merchandise and from streaming to attending gigs. It's well worth a listen for fans of any independent act.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.'Take Me Higher' is from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music L...
2019-12-0934 min
No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent JensenNSTS Episode 135 - Chris Birkett and Shari TallonFlute! We have flute! British producer, guitarist, and Grammy & Juno winner Chris Birkett makes his return to the show, bringing with him Free Spirits collaborator and flautist Shari Tallon to talk about their new record, called 11:11. They play two songs from the record, and as always, Chris has some entertaining stories - this time around, they involve Dexy's Midnight Runners and Thomas Dolby. Check it out! Birkett's playlist: Thomas Dolby - Commercial Breakup Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno Steve Earle - Copperhead Road Th...
2019-11-2628 min
Downes Your WayStand On My Feet - The Journey Of A SongColin Speller interviews Rebecca and Steve about the journey of the track Stand On My Feet from the simple first idea created by Rebecca on a piano right through to the final track, mixed by Bill Drescher, that was released on the 2019 album More Sinner Than Saint. This episode gives an insight to the song writing and development process followed by Rebecca and Steve.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.'Stand On My Feet' is from the album 'More Sinner Than Saint', written by Steve...
2019-11-2541 min
Downes Your WayBack to the Start 4 - Rebecca and SteveContinuing the theme of how it all started, Colin Speller interviews Rebecca Downes and Steve Birkett about their first meeting, the early days of their music and how they work together to write and release songs.Please note that the merchandise discount code is valid for two weeks from the date of publication.Background music is 'Back To The Start' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
2019-11-1139 min
Downes Your WayBack to the Start 3 - The ManagementRoles are reversed in this episode as Rebecca interviews Colin Speller about how he got involved in her music business and what he thinks about the current state of the music industry.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.Background music is 'Back To The Start' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
2019-10-2841 min
Downes Your WayBack to the Start 2 - Steve BirkettIn this second episode, co-songwriter and lead guitarist describes his musical career up to the point he started working with Rebecca.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.Background music is 'Back To The Start' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
2019-10-0732 min
Downes Your WayBack to the Start 1 - RebeccaIn this first episode, Rebecca recalls her early music career taking us from first beginnings up to the point she met Steve Birkett.Please note that the merchandise discount code lasts two weeks from the date of publication.Background music is 'Back To The Start' from the album 'BeLive', written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes © Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2017
2019-09-2333 minNo Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent JensenNSTS Episode 119 - Legendary Producer Chris BirkettWant to hear some incredible rock and roll stories from a guy who was right there, collaborating with The Pogues, Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, and others? My guest this week is that guy, three-time Grammy winner and five-time Juno winner, mister Chris Birkett. Chris was the chap responsible for producing Sinead O'Connor's smash hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", after having worked with Steve Earle, Alison Moyet, Dexy's Midnight Runners, and David Bowie's producer Tony Visconti. The stories he tells during his visit are incredible - jamming with Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin, the hilarious way he met Peter...
2019-07-3038 min
Tune In To A Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.A Farmer's Diary by Sally UrwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/39198to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Farmer's Diary
Author: Sally Urwin
Narrator: Janine Birkett
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 07-01-19
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
Sally Urwin and her husband, Steve, own High House Farm in Northumberland, which they share with Mavis the sheepdog, one very fat pony and many, many sheep. Set in beautiful, wild landscape, and in use for generations, it's the perfect setting for Sally's (sometimes brutally) honest and charming account of farming life. From stock sales to lambing sheds, and out...
2019-07-018h 23Step Inside The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!A Farmer's Diary by Sally UrwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/3551to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Farmer's Diary
Author: Sally Urwin
Narrator: Janine Birkett
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 07-01-19
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
Sally Urwin and her husband, Steve, own High House Farm in Northumberland, which they share with Mavis the sheepdog, one very fat pony and many, many sheep. Set in beautiful, wild landscape, and in use for generations, it's the perfect setting for Sally's (sometimes brutally) honest and charming account of farming life. From stock sales to lambing sheds, and out in...
2019-07-018h 23
The Detroit History PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6- The 1957 NFL Champion Detroit LionsIt's been more than 60 years since the Detroit Lions won an NFL Championship. In the 50s, the Lions were one of the most dominant dynasties in the league, winning three championships in six years. It was a season of comebacks with their coach quitting weeks before the season and star QB Bobby Layne going down with a broken ankle. Their backup QB Tobin Rote would have to put the offense on his back, and he did: as they would go on to complete one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history against the 49ers before they trounced the Cleveland...
2019-03-2526 min
General SportsDusi preparations well on track say GM Steve Botha who also allays security fearsWith the 2019 FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon just under a month away, organizers have provided assurances to competitors over several issues, including the most pressing one of security. Last weekend, a few incidents marred a one-day race on the same uMsindusi and uMngeni Rivers which will stage the world famous race from February 14-16, prompting fears about this year’s Dusi. But General Manager of the popular KwaZulu-Natal event, Steve Botha, says there is nothing to worry about. The 2019 race is the 68th edition of the famous race that starts at Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg, makes its way through the Valley of...
2019-01-2103 min
YMP Classic Feed – Yes Music PodcastYes covers we like from YouTube – 310#YES50 Fan Convention!
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.
Mark and I have been enjoying watching Yes covers on YouTube this week and we share some of our favourites. Also, the big news of the week is the #YES50 Fan Convention in London next year. We have a good chat about that!
What makes a good Yes cover?
Are there different types?
Which roles are more difficult to fulfil?
Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!
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2017-12-0853 min
Prog Britannia – Progzilla RadioPodcast: Prog Britannia 003Edition 003 of Stacy Doller’s Prog Britannia is now available as a podcast.
01 Free – The Stealer (for Andy Fraser RIP)
02 Steve Hughes – Will We Ever Be Free
03 Lonely Robot – Oubiette
04 Parzivals Eye – Reach The Sky
05 District 97 – Mindscan (Parts I-X)
‘Six of the Best’ – Chosen by Paul Freemantle
Side A
06 Genesis – Dance On A Volcano
07 Camel – Song Within A Song
08 Queen – The Prophets Song
Side B
09 King Crimson – Easy Money
10 Greenslade – Catalan
11 Chris Squire – Hold Out Your Hand / You By My Side
12 Abstrakt – Teratorma
2015-03-292h 32The Media ShowReporting the EU; TV Election DebatesThe BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 have announced a joint plan to hold three debates ahead of next year's general election. If politicians agree to take part, one debate would see Nigel Farage appearing alongside David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband. The broadcasters have written to the parties with their proposal. However, the plan has been criticised, with suggestions that negotiations will be long and tricky, and there's the possibility of legal challenges from parties who find themselves excluded. Steve Hewlett is joined by Jonathan Levy, Head of Newsgathering at Sky, who has been involved in the process...
2014-10-1528 min