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BTC host Jim Monaghan kicks off episode 1 of 'Beyond the Cringe' by asking his panel of guests about scottish culture. are we unique? are we brilliant? are we shite? and stuff like that. Guests include author Kirstin Innes who talks about her unique perspective from within the Arches era of Glasgow City, Filmmaker/ Journalist Grant McPhee dives deep into topics such as Postcard Records and Kevin P Gilday disccuses life as a Scottish touring poet/ writer/ singer. So many excellent topics are covered . I sat in the background enjoying every moment. Maco helped with the mixing & mastering & theme song. would also like to thank Glad Radio, The Deep End and Govanhill Baths for allowing us some studio time to bring all these amazing people together in one room.  Support Jim at ko-fi.com/jimmonaghan Support You Call That Radio at http;//patreon.com/youcallthatradio Follow us online at http://linktr.ee/YCTR

This is an introduction to our new  series called 'Beyond the Cringe ' which features panels of guests discussing the arts and culture of scotland from a new perspective. In today's episode we have a one on one with the host Jim Monaghan as he discusses the concept of the forthcoming showa and his career as a writer, poet and community activist. Thanks to Glad Radio and The Deep End for hosting us plus Maco for mixing and mastering. Jim is currently in hospital with lung and heart issues but we have already pre-recorded three episodes. Support Jim at ko-fi.com/JimMonghan  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

I get interviewed for a change to celebrate the new Girobabies album 'Dreams Are Mental'. Thanks to Steg G of Sunny Govan Fm for letting me repurpose our live chat on his Monday Morning Breakfast show for all the YCTR podcast listeners. We discuss the songs, the launch party (29th MArch at Slay) , band drama, touring, streaming platforms and the state of the world while trying our best to remain positive while also playing  a few new exclusive tracks from the album.  New album out now on vinyl, CD and digital download exclusively from Bandcamp here: http://thegirobabies.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-are-mental  Launch party tickets for Slay on 29th March available from Skiddle, Tickets Scotland, Bandcamp and Eventbrite.  New single 'Her Fancyu Man' out now on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iA6osybsq0W0CA9CXZHNu  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

A nice relaxing chat with veteran poet/ frontman Kevin P Gilday and Belfast's very own Mima Merrow as we discuss relaxing music being stressful, spotify ruining secret tracks, fight or flight, banning bands from doing reunions and anniversary gigs, the fear of boats and the Edinburgh fringe, moaning about being in a band, the gentle gentrification of Springburn and much , much more. Go see both their bands at The Old Hairdressers on March 6th ,  and you can Watch the video version here.  You won't hear any adverts on this show because we are powered by our patreons. If you can afford to buy us a pint per month for this podcast then please go here: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio   

a great chat with comedian, podcaster and actor Darren Connell last night about smoking bongs at your call centre desk, The Dennistoun Duck Explosion, the joy of boiled eggs, Bill Burr & Billy Corgan being brothers, American comedy podcasts choosing presidents, renaming glasgow hospitals after cakes and of course the biggest show of his career on March 27th at The Kings Theatre. Tickets here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/darren-connell-my-name-is-darren-connell-and-this-is-my-self-tape/kings-theatre-glasgow/  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

heathen rap originator and warrior poet Alexander Canwell joins us for a chat about his unique music and creative self help classes. We discuss heathen mythology, Tom Waits, addiction , grief, self help , writing and 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  

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