Best Dave Heron Podcasts (2025)

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Experimenting in Improv 15:37

6d ago15:37

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I've used established games and formats when I first started improv, but is there a way to experiment with new ideas?By nanonanofilm

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E202: Paul Gambaccini on the radio + Rolling Stone + Beyoncé audio 1:05:08

13d ago1:05:08

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In this episode we welcome the great Paul Gambaccini into RBP's world and ask him about his 50+ years as one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters. "The Great Gambo" tells us about his early radio days at Dartmouth College's WDCR station and explains how he slipped his foot in the door at Rolling Stone in 1970. He then recounts his first meeting wit…

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Missing Out on Improv Groups 13:26

20d ago13:26

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Why didn't I get into that Improv group and what make a good troupe?By nanonanofilm

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E201: Bob Merlis on Warner Bros. + Little Feat + Neil Young audio 1:19:52

27d ago1:19:52

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For this episode we're joined – all the way from L.A. – by special guest Bob Merlis. The former head of publicity at Warner-Reprise Records in Burbank talks us through his musical odyssey from his Brooklyn childhood to his continuing PR work for the likes of ZZ Top and Carlene Carter. We hear about Bob's start at Record World in late '60s New York …

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The Tech Person as an Integral Improviser 8:38

1M ago8:38

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Is it possible to try and bring the "tech" person into the actual improv more in sets?By nanonanofilm

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E200: Celebrating 200 episodes of the Rock's Backpages podcast 1:21:27

1M ago1:21:27

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In this special episode we celebrate the last four years with clips from twelve of the best 100 shows we've recorded in that time. Following an intro from Spandau Ballet mainmain Gary Kemp speaking in January 2023, we reflect on what we have (or haven't) learned over those four years, then play and discuss clips from these episodes: Record Mirror l…

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Interview with Ed Pithie (Dingbats Improv) - Part 2 21:26

2M ago21:26

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In Part 2 of this podcast episode we explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs.By nanonanofilm

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E199: Phil Sutcliffe on Sounds + Gang of Four + Eric Clapton 1:16:11

2M ago1:16:11

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For this episode we're joined by veteran music scribe Phil Sutcliffe to discuss his years on Sounds, Q and MOJO. We start by hearing about our guest's Beatles-obsessed adolescence in the North London suburb of Barnet, then follow him up to Manchester University and his subsequent apprenticeship on the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Phil explains how …

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Interview with Ed Pithie (Dingbats Improv) - Part 1 30:53

2M ago30:53

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We explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs.By nanonanofilm

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E198: Havelock Nelson on Hip Hop + Missy Elliott + Atlantic Records 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

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For this episode we're joined all the way from Harlem in New York City by venerable hip hop writer Havelock Nelson. The first rap editor at industry bible Billboard talks about his early years in his birthplace Guyana and his love of marching bands in the country's capital Georgetown. From there we hear about his family's move to Brooklyn in 1973 a…

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Improv & Under 12s Football 16:34

3M ago16:34

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Are there similarities between my son's local Under 12s football team and improv teams??By nanonanofilm

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The Bahamas: A Journey of Beauty and Bonefishing 43:51

3M ago43:51

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It was a pleasure to sit down with Earnestine Moxyz and Joel Moxey from The Bahamas to talk about one of the world’s premier bonefishing destinations. The Bahamas, with its crystal-clear waters, vast flats, and rich marine life, is home to some of the best bonefishing opportunities anywhere. In this episode, we dive into what makes The Bahamas such…

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E197: Siân Pattenden on Select + the Bangles + David Johansen 1:17:11

3M ago1:17:11

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For this episode we're joined in person by the delightful Siân Pattenden, author of the Agatha Bilke and Magical Peppers children's book series. We start by asking our guest about her early years as a child actor and teenage playwright before she describes the fanzines she published with her pal Nicky Fijalkowska. We hear how these helped to get he…

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Using Props In Improv 13:51

3M ago13:51

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Can Props in Improv Work?By nanonanofilm

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Casting Beyond the Water: Matt Heron on Fly Fishing the Truckee, Teaching and Giving Back 56:28

3M ago56:28

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It was a pleasure to sit down with Matt Heron, an accomplished fly fishing guide, instructor, and conservationist. Matt’s journey has taken him from upstate New York to the rivers of Montana and ultimately to the legendary waters of California’s Truckee River. In this episode, we dive into Matt’s path in the fly fishing world, his passion for teach…

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E196: Daniel Wolff & Danny Alexander on Dave Marsh + Curtis Mayfield 1:15:44

3M ago1:15:44

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In this episode we welcome not one but two guests and ask them to talk about their long-time friend and mentor Dave Marsh. Daniel Wolff and Danny Alexander co-edited 2023's Marsh anthology Kick Out the Jams: on the eve of his 75th birthday they reflect on his powerful writing, his impassioned politics and his career from Creem and Rolling Stone to …

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Zach Otte – Guiding, Adventure & Fly Fishing’s Wild Beauty

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Had a great conversation with Zach Otte, an international fly fishing guide and talented artist. Zach’s journey has taken him across the world—from guiding in Patagonia and the Amazon to calling Key West home. In this episode, we dive into his adventures in Argentina, where he explored the diverse landscapes of Patagonia, guided anglers in world-cl…

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The Art of Fly Fishing: Travis Krause on Creativity, Nature & Finding Your Superpower 45:49

3M ago45:49

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It was a pleasure to sit down with my friend and talented artist, Travis Krause. Hailing from Greeley, Colorado, Travis has combined his love of fly fishing and painting into a truly unique artistic journey. In this episode, we dive into his creative process, from his early days as a ceramicist to becoming a renowned fly fishing artist. We discuss …

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Dave McCoy – Photographing and Fly Fishing Around the World 52:46

4M ago52:46

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It was a blast to sit down with Dave McCoy, professional fly fisherman, fly shop owner, and photographer. As the founder of Emerald Water Anglers, Dave is not only passionate about fly fishing but also about building a strong community around the sport. In this episode, we dive into his journey, from running a fly shop in Seattle to his deep love f…

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E195: Danny Goldberg on Led Zeppelin + Nirvana + Gil Scott-Heron 1:18:59

4M ago1:18:59

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In this episode we're joined by music-biz legend Danny Goldberg to discuss his dealings with Led Zeppelin and Kurt Cobain — and the school days he spent with the great Gil Scott-Heron. Danny takes us back to his short-lived stint at Berkeley and his first port of call on returning to his native New York: clerking at trade bible Billboard, a job tha…

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E194: Gene Sculatti on San Francisco + the Band's Garth Hudson R.I.P. 57:47

4M ago57:47

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In this episode, we invite the excellent Gene Sculatti to talk us through his career from Crawdaddy! magazine to the Atomic Cocktail radio show he still hosts at Luxuria Music. Commencing in San Francisco in the summer of 1960 — when Gene first heard Dion's 'Lonely Teenager' — we ask our guest about his lifelong love of surf music and the Beach Boy…

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Eric Camfield and the Altar Fly Fishing Team 27:39

4M ago27:39

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Fly fishing has always been more than a hobby for me—it’s a way to connect with nature, find clarity, and build community. That’s why sitting down with Eric Camfield and the Altar Fly Fishing team was rewarding. Eric shared how Altar hosts retreats that combine faith, fishing, and reflection to help people find direction in life. Whether supporting…

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Tim Flagler – 2022 Fly Tyer of the Year 59:53

5M ago59:53

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If there’s one thing I admire, it’s the ability to blend passion and skill into something that inspires others, and that’s exactly what Tim Flagler has done with Tightline Productions. During our conversation, Tim shared his journey of over 40 years in fly tying, 15 years on YouTube, and his channel’s growth to 120,000 subscribers. He spoke about t…

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E193: Michael Goldberg on photography + Taj Mahal + Addicted to Noise 1:12:07

5M ago1:12:07

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For the first episode of 2025, former Rolling Stone staffer and Bay Area photographer Michael Goldberg joins us to reminisce about his music journalism and discuss his new book Jukebox. We start by asking our guest about the influences of San Franciscan "shooters" from Herb Greene to Annie Liebowitz, with special emphasis on Jim Marshall and Baron …

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Sindri Jónsson – Monster Iceland Sea Trout 55:14

5M ago55:14

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I had the pleasure of welcoming Sindri Jónsson, a very close friend, head guide and co-owner at Fish Partner to the podcast to talk about one of my favorite places—Iceland. We reminisced about my past trips (thirteen and counting) and dove into the country’s unique beauty. Sindri described Battle Hill Lodge, and we talked about sea-run brown trout—…

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Ed Lombardo – New England Fly Fishing 55:28

5M ago55:28

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This podcast features Ed Lombardo, a New England based, passionate fly fisherman with years of experience as a guide, instructor and expert fly tier. He shares his journey from fishing in local rivers to guiding in both fresh and saltwater. Ed talks about his favorite fishing spots, techniques, and the joy he finds in dry fly fishing. He also refle…

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Landon Mayer – Strategies & Flies for Successful Trout Fishing 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Landon Mayer is a seasoned fly-fishing guide, author, and innovator, known for his passion for teaching and designing effective flies. Based in Colorado, Landon is celebrated for his expertise in creating innovative fly patterns, such as the Chubby Damsel and Mayer’s Mini Leech Jig, which blend versatility, realism, and durability. A passionate tea…

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E192: Pat Kane on Hue & Cry + Sinatra + Chic + '80s Brit soul 1:14:30

5M ago1:14:30

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For the final episode of 2024 we're joined by the formidable Pat Kane, who answers our questions about his dual career as a musician and writer with what co-host Martin Colyer describes as "an almost frightening eloquence". Commencing with the formative memories of his late father singing Frank Sinatra songs to him at bedtime — and his lifelong fix…

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E191: Chris Charlesworth on Melody Maker in the '70s 1:07:23

6M ago1:07:23

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For this episode we're joined by Chris Charlesworth, mainstay of Melody Maker in its '70s pomp and subsequently editorial director of music imprint Omnibus Books. Starting out at Skipton's Craven Herald & Pioneer in his native Yorkshire, Chris talks us through key moments in the Maker years he documents in recent memoir Just Backdated. Paying parti…

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E190: Simon Garfield on Cher + Beyoncé + Luther Vandross 1:26:28

6M ago1:26:28

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In this episode we ask the former Time Out editor and acclaimed author of fascinating studies of fonts, maps and encyclopaedias about his long writing career; we also discuss semi-colons and listen to clips from audio interviews with Cher and Luther Vandross. Our guest reflects on Expensive Habits — his 1986 investigation of the music industry's "d…

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E189: Beverley Glick a.k.a. Betty Page on New Romantics + Quincy Jones 1:15:52

7M ago1:15:52

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In this episode — recorded on the somewhat sombre Wednesday after the U.S. elections — we welcome the wonderful Beverley Glick to our Hammersmith lair and ask her about her New Romantic nom de plume Betty Page. Beverley tells us about her early days on Sounds, where she started out as editor Alan Lewis' secretary, and talks us through her seminal 1…

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E188: Chris Salewicz on the NME + Supertramp + Amy Winehouse 1:12:17

7M ago1:12:17

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In this episode we're joined by NME legend Chris Salewicz, author of acclaimed books about Bob Marley, Joe Strummer and others. We hear about our guest's boyhood in Yorkshire — and about the first gig he ever saw: the Beatles in Leeds in 1963 (followed in rapid succession by the Rolling Stones — plus a young David Bowie — in Huddersfield). Chris th…

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E187: Simon Raymonde on Cocteau Twins + Dusty Springfield + Bella Union 1:22:17

8M ago1:22:17

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For this episode we're joined by the admirable Simon Raymonde, sometime Cocteau Twin, head honcho at Bella Union Records and author of the autobiographical In One Ear. We commence by asking our guest about growing up as the son of the legendary Ivor Raymonde, string arranger on umpteen hits by pop idols from Billy Fury to the Walker Brothers. We he…

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E186: Robert Hilburn on L.A. + his Randy Newman biography 1:12:34

8M ago1:12:34

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For this episode we're joined – all the way from sunny Southern California – by L.A. Times legend Robert Hilburn. Bob beams in to discuss his new biography of the peerless Randy Newman, but we start by asking him about the early childhood memories (of his native Louisiana) that he shares with Randy himself. From there he takes us from the Eureka mo…

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