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We are starting season 5 and the year 2025 with an Ask Me Anything . Hosted by myself Mark McG of Girobabies, Jackal Trades and of course You Call That Radio. (art by Suky Goodfellow)  We discuss predictions for 2025, limmy, the new girobabies album, where i would be if i didnt start a band, travel vlogs, the matrix, trump, the state of the music industry, dinosaurs, how much youtube pays me, my favourite takeaway, the future of luigi and the best podcasts in the world plus much more.  You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support You Call That Radio plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material then please consider supporting us at one of the following: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR   Pre-order The Girobabies album at http://thegirobabies.ban

John McMustard has a new band called 'Mellow Party' whose debut album drops this Tuesday 28th January at Oran Mor as part of Celtic Connections. This was part of The Friday Night Phone-in but I thought his chat was good enough for a wee bonus episode to tide you over while we prepare season five for you all.  You can also see Mellow Party and Girobabies play Dumfries on Burns Night (Saturday 25th January) as part of Big Burns Supper alongside Eddie Reader, Michelle McManus, Dumfries COmmunity Choir and much, much more.   

We finish season 4 with a bonus edition looking back at the year that was 2024 featuring:  - The Willy Wonka Experience : Is it fraud to be shite? - Baby Reindeer turns viewers into stalkers - The SXSW Boycott - Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘The Woke Left’ for killing comedy - The DJ crimes of Grimes - Yard Act took Utopia if you would like to ask a question to be read out on episode 1 of season then leave a comment , message me or email youcallthatradio@gmail.com  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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR   Girobabies launch the 'Dreams Are Mental' album on the 29th March 2025.Get tickets to the

ght we countdown the The Top 10 Best Albums of 2024 on You Call That Radio TV . These albums have been scientifically tested and mathematically proven to be 100% accurate so I hope you agree with the choices , because if you don't then it just means you are wrong. So I hope you agree or at least find some new music recommendations to enjoy. But in all seriousness, if you enjoy the show then please leave a comment. If I get ten comments then I will do another ten recommendations from 11- 20. 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:   / youcallthatradio      / @yctr   https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here:

Darren McGarvey & Becci Wallace calls You Call That Radio to discuss the last ever Loki album, 'Not Funded by Creative Scotland' which launches at Ivory Blacks on December 28th. Last few tickets here: https://skiddle.com/e/40248809 Pre-order the vinyl and receive a digital download before anyone else here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c3c12460f2 We discuss the funding of artists, The early days of Loki, namedrops of some of the many big support slots, the regaining of confidence, getting cancelled, class politics, a vinyl release, home made t shirt printers, filling out forms , Celtic Connections, Creative Scotland and why views/ streams are not as important as respect. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support You Call That Radio plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material then please consider supporting us at one of the following: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  http://paypal.me/yo

A chat with Govan rap sensations CCTV about their new singles and upcoming gigs. We also discuss the gentrification of Govan , Dre/ Snoop/ D.O.C, Knockengorroch festival, sniffer dugs, playing to an empty crowd then it gets rammed, playing the barras/ lindisfarne, Steg G, Colonel Mustard, California Schemin, , Top 5 Hip Hop artists,  Europes longest christmas star tunnel, Pink Floyd and much more before Jay-Lee joins uis live from the four corners and the Grant Arms karaoke before taking us through europes largest christmas tunnell. 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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio You can also find our live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR CCTV are putting on a show at THe Space on Friday 20th December (BYO

It's time for a monthly round up of the biggest news stories in the world from You Call That Radio featuring: - The Ceo killer is uniting the U.S.A - Jeremy Clarkson is Nigel Farage on Wheels - Drake would like to speak to the manager - Make Ayrshire Great Again (Dalry votes Trump) - Was the Mike Tyson fight rigged? 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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR   upcoming events:  26th December - Boxing Day Party  28th December- Loki's Album Launch Party 29th March- 'Dreams Are Mental' : Girobabies Album Launch Party  (Patreons check notifications for discount codes to all of the above) 

great 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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR   You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close. Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride. He connects, chats, breaks the wall between audience and ban

I recently found this band, The Tenementals, via the Lost Glasgow facebook page . The song was 'Owl of Minerva' and both the poetry of the words and the drive of the music grabbed me alongside a stunning animation video. They are launching an ambitious concept album about the radical history of Glasgow at the Oran Mor on November 27th that includes tales of fighting fascism alongside, early suffragette movement, Jimmy Reid and the miner strikes, the Poll Tax protests,  and the dark history of empire and slavery as well as celebrating the city's love for excess. The album, in either vinyl or digital format, can be pre-ordered from here: https://strengthinnumbersrecords.band... Album launch tickets are free but are limited and must be pre-booked from here in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-te... 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

As a tribute to Paul Wellings aka The Anti Social Worker, who sadly passed away in July, we have uploaded a classic interview from October 2022. Paul was an innovator of pirate radio, an NME writer plus released music with the Mad Professor (Massive Attack) . He toured with with reggae icons like Peter Tosh (Marley's partner) and Eek A Mouse; He's performed with Billy Bragg, John Cooper Clarke and Benjamin Zephaniah. A self proclaimed militant grime poet who dropped a lot of wisdom and cockney geezer charm every time he appeared on You Call That Radio's live streams.  Mixed and mastered by Maco.  YCTR  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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, live events and various social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR

YCTR looks back at the previous month of news including:  - The Helen Mirren vs Kurt Cobain GPS mystery- stand up comics and the U.S Election- Why are people saying weather has now turned woke? - Memories of the ABC venue as the bulldozers arrive on Sauchiehall Street- A drunk review of the Dandy Warhols gig at the academy YCTR  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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, events and all social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR

I had a sit down with PR machine and management mogul Andy Kettle (Steaming Kettle PR) who shared some brilliant advice about releasing music in the modern day and beyond. We also discuss his debut album 'Echoes of the Cosmos' under the Montao alias that boasts features from the likes of Slug (Atmosphere), Masta Killa (Wu Tang Clan), Sa-Roc and much more. Andy has over a decade of experience in promoting the likes of Aesop Rock, Rakim, Brother Ali, RA the Rugged Man, Kool Keith and worked with festivals such as Sound City to name just a few. 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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, events and all social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR   Check out all the Montao links here: https://linktr.e

We speak to London's coolest, new superband that boasts members, and former members , of  Fat White Family, Alabama 3 & White Devil Disco to name just a few. It's evil and eerie yet funky and danceable. They have dropped a demo called 'Blood' on youtube and soundcloud as a taste of things to come. Today we discuss A.I art, the pitfalls of drummers, How Alabama 3's Larry Love joined the band, the death of London's music scene, How star jumps cure stage anxiety, leaving Fat White Family, how sobriety affects creativity, fusing electronic music with guitars, love love records and much much more.  YCTR  has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support the podcast plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material then please consider supporting us at one of the following: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, events and all social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR

As I post this audio podcast , Seas of Mirth have just taken to the stage in Glasgow as part of their UK tour . They make jazzy aquafunk and festivals love them with their giant octopus in tow wherever they go. I had an interesting chat with the captain of the ship, Al Juddy about touring, rival jellyfish, influences, Equinox Festival, submarines, nottingham, gargling water, Roberta Pia, Howdo Bean and the lure of Thailand plus much more. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support the podcast plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material then please consider supporting us at one of the following: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio    You can also find our audio podcast, events and all social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR Seas of Mirth bio Seas of Mirth have been stamping their own mark on modern music for the last decade, mixing up styles and genres while also being known for

On the eve of You Call That Radio's 5th birthday party at Room 2 , we chat with Hugh Reed of Glasgow underground legends Hugh Reed & the Velvet Underpants. Mixed & Mastered by Maco. I cut off the first half hour of the show (which you can watch on youtube) because I wanted to taylor it to the audio podcast ears but this isnt really an interview more like two friends having a chat , because Hugh has been on the video podcast umpteen times by this point. Towards the end Hugh kind of interviews me. We discuss the birth of YCTR, funding, touring in europe, Royston, shite jobs, Filming during gigs, the isle of Bute, Bad weather inspiring good music, getting bumped by promoters and much, much more. We also play music by his band, BRENDA and Gordy Duncan. We have no adverts, no sponsors and no funding so please keep the show in business by donating £3 per month at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio for special offers, free gigs and bonus material and add us on all your socials at http://linktr.ee/YCTR     

We speak with one of Scotland's greatest comedians and co-host of 'Here Comes the Guillotine' podcast alongside Frankie Boyle & Susie McCabe. He is currently on a huge UK tour after a sold out Fringe show and you may also recognise him from 8/10 cats, Late Night Mash or his stand up comedy special 'Oh No' which is available for free on youtube. You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding. Help us build the hing over at http://patreon.com/yocuallthatradio . Get tickets for Chris' tour , and big pavillion show on November 8th, here: https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/...  We kick things off with my review of the Mr. MacMahon Netflix documetary then we have an hour of CMB discussing Cumbernauld, Independence Referendum, A Sunny day in Easterhouse, Vince McMahon, Louis CK, Oasis, Black Flag, Podcasts, new media, Doug Stanhope, Louis CK, Heckles from the audience, 800 Gorilla Media, Overnight success, Awkward silences, Glasgow Pavillion, Drew Galloway, HHH, Sam Small, the rogansphere, Poet

A pish week for Trump The shock return of Doune the Rabbit Hole The ‘Tommy Robinson’ rally & McChuill’s vs The Sun Dave Grohl the mad shagger Did Scientology just sign Linkin Park? Janes Addiction onstage scrap This is the news on You Call That Radio. If you want us to cover a topic then show support and join the patreon.  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: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join https://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio  You can also find our audio podcast, events and all social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR  

We start the show with a news update about Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing then we go to an interview with Slime City around 15 minutes in. We discussed myspace, his new book, the bands upcoming stereo gig (November 28th) , the legend of the shoe, Dixon street studios folklore, We are the Phsics, albums vs singles , Jools Holland, primark pop t shirts, and his new book about being a failed touring musician and much more. You Call That Radio has no funding, sponsors or adverts . Help the show continue by becoming a patreon at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio check out Slime City on all platforms including slimecity.bandcamp.com 

This is the News,  August 2024 round-up. Due to severe toothache and a technical issue there was no fresh interview this week so I decided to cobble together a round up of the news from http://youtube.com/@YCTR  that randomly added up to one hour exactly, including: OASIS REUNITE MUSIC SNOBBERY SUPPLEMENTS, TOOTHACHE & HANGOVER CURES LIZ TRUSS vs LETTUCE (Round 2) AUSTRALIAN BREAKDANCING CONSPIRACIES Let me know if you enjoy/ hate this format so I know whether to do it again. Normal service will resume next week. Thanks to all our patreons who make YCTR possible. You can support the show over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and check us out on other platforms at http://linktr.ee/YCTR   

Recorded in the middle of the far right riots across England , myself and Louisa (She Drew the Gun) had a somewhat subdued conversation to the backdrop of the hate ripping through the UK and even suprisingly in her hometown of Liverpool. I made a youtube video with my thoughts about all of that topic here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7bF4w6egE&t We address the elephant in the room of course , but despite my thoughts being elsewhere at times I wanted for this conversation to be focussed on the music, which is why Louisa was invited on. We discuss writing, heartbreak, mysticism, weird coincedences, meditation and the album and forthcoming UK tour. SDTG have made some of my favourite records over the years and Louisa is one of the all time great songwriters to emerge from this island that can describe pain, love, politics, frustration and joy like noone else can. Thank you to the patreons who make this show possible at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio . Please consider signing u