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Today we go to New York to chat with legendary guitarist/ writer Grasshopper aka Sean Thomas Mackowiak of Mercury Rev fame. This is one of my favourite bands of all time . They came along at a pivotal moment for me as I started digging deeper for more underground records. I remember 'Yer Self is Steam' blowing me away with mixture of curiosity, fear and joy and it being the soundtrack to a very difficult time. They would later follow this up with two perfect albums in 'Deserters Songs' and 'All is Dream' that have never been off my playlists ever since. I have seen them live many times and it is an honour to speak with such an influential writer and performer with such an interesting back story . Their new album 'Born Horses' is out September 6th and they will play Glasgow on November 6th in Glasgow as part of their world tour. You Call That Radio is an independent platform with no sponsors, no adverts and no funding. If you like what we do then please consider joining our patreon at http://patreon.com/youcal

I have known Elliot Castro for many years through the clubbing/ party scene but it wasn't until I watched his new BBC documentary that I became aware of his incredible backstory that saw him in a 'Catch Me If You Can' style real life movie that saw him travel the globe in first class seats and 5 star hotels despite being skint and unemployed He was wanted by numerous police departments in various countries as it was estimated he had defrauded over 2.5 million dollars. The documentary is a gripping tale of how it got to that stage and the consequences and reflection of his actions. There is also a book that I haven't read yet. Support YCTR at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and Check out YCTR on other platforms by clicking here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR

(Reuploaded the right interview as of Saturday 3rd August because the previous one was from January 2021, sorry about that ) This is a very special bonus episode of YCTR this with the iconic voice of the 90s Mary Kiani (TTF) live from Australia as we discuss her UK tour and her pub choir fundraiser for Carlton Studios. We also discuss the rave era, singing lessons, colonel mustard, long haul flights, stage anxiety, being a diva and the forthcoming greatest hits album. YCTR is powered by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  or one off donations welcome at http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio .  Girobabies at Saint Lukes this Saturday 3rd August. Full line up/ tickets here: http://mugstock.org  Join Mary Kiani's pub choir as part of the Carlton Studios Fundraiser on Wednesday August 7th at The Clutha. Reccomended donation of £10. 

this week we spin 'The Wheel of Dystopia' to celebrate Bram E Gieben (aka T3xtur3) launching his debut book called 'The Darkest Timeline' which includes everything from cyberpunk consciousness to climate hacking , social media & surveillance, A.I and apocalypse movies, corporations and comic books to name just a few hard hitting topics. You may know him better as a Hip Hop artist called T3xtur3 or remember his poetry days as Scottish Slam Champion but he got so good he had to retire and become an author as well as running a very interesting podcast called 'Strange Exiles' . If you enjoy this show then you can join our patreon at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and check out our other platforms at http://linktr.ee/YCTR  You can watch the video version of this episode on our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-I15cGDjqs&t

on the day that James celebrate their first ever number 1 studio alvum with 'Yummy' we speak to founding member, guitarist and songwriter Saul Davies who answers fan questions and gives us insight in to the making of the record and forty years of rock n roll. These guys have outlasted madchester, Britpop and several more scenes before and after but are still touring the world to sell out audiences. YCTR is powered by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and find us on all platforms at http://linktr.ee/YCTR . Special thanks to Maco for mixing and mastering and Soapy for the introduction to Saul. You can also watch the extended version of this interview on our youtube channel over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbMvUnCz6c&t

Tom Spirals is the powerhouse behind An Danssa Dub who are currently touring Europe from Glastonbury to Italy . Tom has also emceed for the likes of Mungo's Hifi, and performed with Skayaman,  but right now is enjoying huge success with his future dub project that combines trad scots music with a heavy twist of bass that comes with a sound system edge. Today, we talk about A.I, Willy Wonka, Funding , Festivals and the isle of Arran. This was recorded dueing the willy wonka scandal , live from Mexico.  YCTR is powered by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  for bonus wonka content then watch the interview we had with some of the oompa loompas  here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8O1rsRayqc&t=2s

We are joined by one of Scotland's greatest stand up comics Mark Black who rose to fame last year with his parodies of Jamesa English and Gerry Cinnamon . Mark also performs with Doss who we interviewed two episodes ago which you should also check out if you haven't already. This was rfecorded live from Puerto Escondido , Mexico earlier in the year and has been since mixed and mastered by Maco.  Support YCTR at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  Check out Mark Black's Edinburgh Fringe show here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mark-black-the-drink-the-drugs-the-scratchcairds 

We speak to the voice of one of my favourite Irish bands of all time Maighread Ní Ghrásta of Blackbird & Crow fame. This was recorded a few weeks back now when I was in a garden in Tepozlan, Mexico. We discuss Irish passports, Paegenism , Stage fright, Why Blackbird & Crow broke up and her new solo theatre/ musical hybrid. This is perfectly timed to drop ahead of  her playing our private party on the isle of Arran next week which sold out weeks ago. There may be a few returns if you fancy it but you need to be a patreon to get an invite which you can join by clicking here: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  Also check out all of Blackbird & Crow's back catalogue on all youtube spotify etc.  the songs featured today are 'Pox on You', 'Moon Rabbit' and 'The Harlot on the Hill'  there is also a bonus Girobabies song 'Landfill Culture' played and you can find more of that sort of thing at http://linktr.ee/Girobabies  

on the eve of The Euros as thousands of Scotland fans fly out to Germany , and Hunter & McMustard chase their first top 40 chart placement , it seemed only right to share with you a chat I had with the colonel himself John McMustard. This was recorded a couple of months ago as I recovered from food poisioning in a cheap, budget, windowless hotel in Mexico City. We talk about music, mental health, language, podcasts and audiobooks plus much more. Go and support the new unoffical scottish anthem 'Go On Yourself' by Hunter & McMustard on all streaming platforms and you can join the YCTR mince n tatties crew for only £3 per month here: http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio for guestlists, festival discounts and bonus material as well as making sure this show stays advert-free. You can also get more regular podcasts, news and live sessions over at our youtube channel here:  http://youtube.com/@YCTR 

We speak to leader of the post-punk hip hop hybrid movement DOSS aka Sorley Mackay to talk about the trials and tribulations of being a DIY band from Glasgow including the Brexit effect of touring europe, London parking charges and the history of his career so far. I mean it when I say they are my favourite new Scottish band right now so make sure you get a ticket for their Ep launch at the Rum Shack on 28th June from here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doss-bootlicker-ep-release-party-tickets-849295033307?aff=oddtdtcreator You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding. If you want to support what we do and get yourself secret party invites, free guestys and festival discounts then please consider chucking us £3 per month over here: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  Also we post interviews, live sessions and news much more reguarly on our youtube channel 

I got interviewed for a change . So I thought it might be a good way to start Season 4. I had spent the day recording the forthcoming Girobabies album and was a few hours away from going to Mexico when David Foote asked me if I would like to do an interview for the Davidicemal podcast in Sound Sound studios where we already were. So here it is. Morphamish co-hosted and produced as always. Check out their show here: https://bit.ly/thedds  . In today's episode we discuss why I was leaving for Mexico, the history of my bands The Girobabies and Jackal Trades plus how I got involved in festivals and podcasts. I haven't listened back but remember feeling happy , relaxed and slightly wasted. One of the songs we had recorded that day was 'Landfill Culture' which is out now on all platforms: http://linktr.ee/girobabies This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no fiunding nbecause we are powered purely by our patreons over at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and Ko-fi supporters here: http://ko-fi.co

How do you finish a season of amazing guests? Well you release one of the biggest guests we have ever had all the way from New York. Gordon Raphael . The guy who produced The Strokes first two albums and has worked with the likes of The LI=ibertines, Ian Brown, 808 state, reggina spektor and the wildehearts.And to make it even more interesting this was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Blitkreig record shop in the barras. Thanks to Lucy at Wordvillle for inviting me to interview one of the biggest music producers of all time. He was a fascinating guy to speak to . I am delighted, and surprised to get the green light to release this one as it was under lock and key for a year or so but now we can finallly release it to the world. Some amazing tales of the rock n roll lifestyle and produding groundbreaking music with international superstars. YCTR has no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do then go to http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio See all the

Probably one of the biggest independent bands in the UK right now and one of my personal festival favourites, we chat to the sound of Bristol,  Dutty Moonshine of Dutty Moonshine Big Band.  And at the time of this conversation the band were in the top 10 iTunes chart which is an incredible achievement for someone unsigned . They also tour Europe relentlessly and headline the big stages at the big festivals to tens of thousands of people on the regular. This is a fascinating insight to the behind the scenes mechanics of being able to make it happen without major backing. He shares tips, secrets and the hard work and reality behind it all. So even if you don't know the band you are gonna learn something today. He shows us behind the smoke and mirrors and gives a modern day account of touring, social media and how his band have been so successful. Like the last couple of episodes this was recorded a few months back now . I think October 2023 if memory serves me right, but everything is still relev

Tam Dean Burn is the voice you hear every time you listen to an Irvine Welsh audiobook.He sings for a band called The Scars and also been part of a Rabbie Burns punk fusion band called The Bum Clocks. And as an actor has appeared on The Acid House movie by Irvine Welsh and everything from River City to Outlander. As I said last time, this is another classic episode that was recorded and streamed live on youtube but deserves to be on the audio podcast pipeline for posterity. This was recorded last summer so if we talk about a gig happening next week you have already missed it.We have two more classics after this and then we will be caught up to 2024 where we start season 4.remember we have no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do then go to http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and much gratitude to everybody who does already support the patreon.

A conversation I had with musican, comedian and viral sensation Zara Gladman who has since sold out two nights at Oran Mor as part of teh Glasgow Comedy Festival. This was recorded in late August 2023 the day before we were both interviewed at the Edinburgh fringe, by Darren McGarvey at The Stand. Since then , Zara's profile has skyrocketed with one of her characters 'West End Maw' probably becoming one of the most famous skits but there is many, many other sides to Zara as we discuss everything from her Lady Gaga parody to her Tik Tok fame as well as discussing A.I, Barbie and meeting Gerard Butler in Partick. She will be doing the 'Zara Gladman & Friends' show again by popular demand on June 13th 2024 at Oran Mor.  Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yvu39fxj This is one of four classic interviews from 2023 that I never had the chance to upload so once these are released then Season 4 begins for 2024.  We have no sponsors, no funding and no adverts so if you want to support what we do

We speak to one of my all time favourite rappers / writers/ streamers B Dolan of the good ole U.S of A on the 50th birthday of Hip Hop . We discuss his influences, life on the road and his recent spinal surgery alongside rap beefs, the post-lockdown music business and American politics plus much, much more. Please consider supporting this content by going to one of the links below: Patreon: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Paypal: http://paypal.me/youcallthatradio Youtube : http://youtube.com/@YCTR/join or use superchats   The B Dolan interview was mixed by your friendly, neighbourhood ninja Maco who you can find at http://twitter.com/@Macohibs  We start today's show with a This is the News segment to find out if dinner with Jay Z is really worth more than $500,000.  

I think my first memory of Rosie was her having my 'My oath is to the people' written on her hand as she made her first appearance in parliament. She also made headlines by going to Cornton Vale prison for refusing to pay a fine she received for her anti-nuclear protest outside parliament. Other controversies included protesting G8 on the floors of parliament, Going to Cuba and nearly getting a winch of Fidel Castro, Being a member of the Pollok Free State and the infamous Tommy Sheridan- News of the World scandal but these days she performs a dramatic and funny one woman show mixing comedy and storytelling called 'A Work in Protest' Ticket`s for You Call That Radio's GRATITUDE & ATTITUDE show here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glas... Please consider supporting this independent channel by going to one of the links below: Patreon:   / youcallthatradio   Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Paypal:

From poverty and heroin addiction in the schemes of Edinburgh to becoming an assistant director of Trainspotting 2. This is the incredible story of writer, film-maker and rapper Garry Fraser as he rolls out his new series Supply & Demand. Episode 1 out now to watch for free on youtube. It is a masterclass of writing , acting and production. All the more incredible as it is completely independent with zero financial backing. The show also begins with an anouncement that I am leaving Scotland for a while. The podcast will remain unaffected but find more regular content on http://youtube.com/YouCallThatRadio  You Call That Radio has no sponsors, no adverts and no funding. We are powered purely by our patreons at   / youcallthatradio   Please help us make more content like this and also get yourself some freebies, discounts and bonus material. # Check all our social media links here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR watch Supply & Demand here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F

We go live to Oakland, California to chat with Hip Hop legend Mystic aka Du Goddess of Digital Underground fame. We discuss politics, Kanye West, Mos Def, the writing process, living in Oxford, cyphers that turn to battle raps , California storms, Empress, manifesting and positive energy for the future. Thank you to all the patrons who have made all these shows possible. You can help us build over at... Patreon : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio Ko-Fi : http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio Youtube: http://youtube.com/@YCTR/Join  add  @thatgirlmystic on social media and thanks to Maco for mixing and mastering the interview  The show begins with a rant at the current state of 2023's festival season and before that a wee clip of the brand new single from The Girobabies called 'It Felt Like The End' which you can stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/190Ed6D3EA8IMmsyugfuIl?si=485ac9acd7674404 or support on Bandcamp which features 6 exclusive remixes here: https://t

today we interview a true hip hop legend , Slug of Atmosphere fame as they prepare to promote their incredible new album 'So Many Realities Exist Simutaneously' on Rymesayers Entertainment with a European tour. Slug is one of my favourite writers and performers in rap music so it meant a lot for him to stop by. He has created classics and collaborated with everyone from Aesop Rock, KRS One, Brother Ali, Eyedea, MF Doom, Sage Francis to namedrop just a few. While we speak with music royality I give a brief insight into my opinion in Prince Charles coronation as well. This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding but we don't need them be4cause we are powered purely by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio .  We are also available on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@YCTR and check out our website at http://youcallthat.com  Thanks to Maco for mixing and mastering today's interview . Please check out some of our previous shows.