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A great chat with Leith singer/ songwriter Lou McLean about her new release 'Desire Lines' off her forthcoming album produced by Carla Easton then we go off on tangents discussing the new 'trad wife coded' Taylor Swift album, Sexual innuendos in pop music, The Sabrina Carpenter effect, the hindsight of Maddonna, the rise of fascism, Why Chat GPT is rotting your brain, the magic of songwriting, the graft of social media promo and much, much more. Keep this show ad-free by joining the patreon at http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio and follow our socials at http://linktr.ee/YCTR . You can find Lou McLean over at http://linktr.ee/LouMcleanMusic 

We go live to London for a chat with left-leaning writer, comedian and political commentator Becky Fury as we discuss immigration, freedom of speech, Digital IDs , doing comedy in Saudi Arabia, colonialism creating multi culturism, Prince Andrew's seminal BBC interview, Ed Milliband's Bacon Roll, Evangelist millionaires, Flags and stuff, the last bastion of hope that is Gamestop, the impressive lies of Trump and his Epstein Files distractions, the infighting of Your Party ,Is TIK TOK the only platform that truly lets you criticise the west? , the right wing trolls vs the right wing bots and how everything is probably gonna be ok. Thank you to our patreons for keeping our broadcasts ad free over at : http://Patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio Follow us on our socials here: http://linktr.ee/YCTR Follow Becky Fury on Tik Tok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@becky_fury  

speaking to comedian and friend of the show BIG AL aka Just Frank with episode 1 of Caravan Radio as he celebrates one year of sobriety. Join the patreon at : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio to keep the show advert free and get bonus content and guestlists to live music.  Add Big al on instagram at @bigal3182 or @whosefunnyanyway on tik tok/ facebook etc . Check out his improv shows at the Old Hairdressers . Next one is 7th October. In today's episode we discuss the art of improv, scarecrows, morning drinking on the bus, obie trice, Chat GPT, stand up comedy, Alcoholics anonymous and much, much more.       Explore the podcast

This is the News  - Trump projecting again . This time in Windsor as the UK establishment bows down - Your Party splinters into two partys on the week of it's offical launch  - I played a gig with Jeremy Corbyn - Ibiza Final Boss stole my savings - Mary Wallopers flung offstage for waving a flag  No adverts , no sponsors , no funding . We are powered purely by our patreons . If you enjoy the show then click the link patreon.com/youcallthatradio for bonus material and free stuff . 

Ayrshire singer/ songwriter Colin Hunter has just dropped a new album called 'The King of the Rats' which is out now on all platforms. You may know him from his earlier solo work, or perhaps as part of Mellow Party , maybe even remember his tenure as Girobabies drummer. We talk about a wild Ayahuasca trip in Malaga, the curse of Ayrshire, Being a dinosaur in a past life, the struggle of promoting music online in 2025, Sobriety and mental health stuff plus much, much more. Support this show and more like it over at http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio 

We go live to Dundee and Perth to speak to Mark Richardson and Rana Marathon about their Dundee Fringe show, Forrest Gump, Green Tea, John Cooper Clark, Fractured foot,/ robo crocks/ moon boot, Getting lost in a foreign country, The Isle of Arran, the Scottish spoken word scene, Bad cyclists, PMT, Sports therapy, 9/11 and writing / performing tips for beginners plus much, much more. This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no fiunding thanks to our patreons at http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio 

An honour to speak to two of the realest live from Detroit. Wu Tang affiliate Bronze Nazareth and beatmaker extraordinaire Apollo Brown have just made an instant classic with the 'Funeral for a Dream' L.P . We had a chat about how this is the easiest album they ever made , growing up together in Michigan , the writing process, the lack of kettles in the United States , The importance of art work , the pros and cons of perfectionism and a whole lot more. Check out the interview and listen to the music Thanks to the patreons who make this all possible at http://patreon.com/YouCallThatRadio and go to https://escapismrecordings.com to get a hard copy of 'Funeral For a Dream' .  linktr.ee/YCTR  to follow us on our socials 

With one week to go before the big one at the Barrowland Ballroom we thought we would get a chat with some artists who are performing at Soapyfest on Sunday 31st August. All proceeds from the show will go to Marie Curie and The Beatson in honour of our good friend John Soapy Soutar. Get yioiur tickets from Tickets Scotland by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/xUVP5 support You Call That Radio here: http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio . Today we discuss the legacy of our friend Soapy, how hard is to cover a James song, The Greasy Pole / Marymass fete in Irvine, Foam parties, CBD and CBT , Jeremy Corbyn, Independence, the barras backstage area, the mickey 9s gasmask guy, a creative martyrs nuclear lightning story, the old firm, emptying venues that hate your music , festival season, and the new Girobabies album 'Dreams Are Mental'

Today's guest is Becci Wallace who has just released her new album 'After the Fog... Air' with Steg G on all platforms . We discuss songwriting, festival season, becoming a wrestler, writing a PHD with ADHD, the difference between community and corporate charity, the new way to release an album in 2025 , the backstabbery of the third sector plus an exclusive live performance and much, much more.This show has no sponsors, no adverts and no funding. Keep the show on the road by supporting us at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and get exclusive content plus benefits such as guestlists to shows and discounts for things. Check out Becci's new album on all platforms . Girobabies: http://linktr.ee/girobabies 

Beyond the Cringe delves into Scottish Music and asks about the cultural impact of our wee nation. Are we the greatest? are we an embarassment or do we even exist? Hosted by poet/ author/ activist Jim Monaghan and featuring on the panel singer / songwriter/ film-maker Carla Easton (Teen Canteen/ Futuristic Retro Champions/ Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands),  award-winning writer, editor and speaker Arusa Quereshi (NME/ The List/ Flip the Script: How Women Came to Rule Hip Hop) and You Call That Radio host Mark McG (Girobabies/ Jackal Trades)  Produced by You Call That Radio Mixed and mastered by Maco Recorded at The Deep End with thanks to Glad FM and Govanhill Baths  This show is 100% indepedent with no funding, no sponsors and no adverts. Please consider keeping then show on the road and recieving exclusive benefits and bonus content by going to : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio   Also feel free to buy our host Jim Monaghan a coffee over at ko-fi.com/JimMonaghan

This is the News returns to You Call That Radio outt now on all audio podcast platforms with a wrap up of the recent news stories featuring : - Trump: Scotland, South Park & Epstein - Coldplay Cheaters  - Hulk Hogan Dead : Wrestling with the Truth  - Kneecap at TRNSMT  Thank you for supporting the show at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio You Call That Radio would not be able to do podcasts, host live gigs, curate festival stages., release music or run a youtube channel without you.  FOLLOW THE YCTR NEW MUSIC 'current signals ' SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/176xiIFR0O964I6t2IV7baFOLLOW ON YOUTUBE HERE:http://youtube.com/youcallthatradioOTHER SOCIAL MEDIA LINKShttp://linktr.ee/YCTRMuch love as always . Thank you for your support. It mans the world.Cheers,Mark

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