Prince Rogers Nelson was a cultural icon, ground-breaking artist and one of the most influential, prolific and revered musicians of his generation, inspiring diverse groups of people around the world. This show talks to people who have memories of the Purple one, and will include associates, bandmates and fans alike. Don't be 'alone in a world that's so cold' - join us! May U Live 2 C the Dawn...
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Join host Jamie Crampton and Guests as they relive the years of Gigs past
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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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In part 3 Sophie talks to Sam about Prince's French influences, Anna Fantastic coming to stay and in the 1990s receiving a very special invite, to a very special day.
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30:25Intro 2mins - French influences in '85/86 and Prince's love of Nice and Paris 5mins - How much warning would you get before Prince arrived in Paris? 6mins30s - Anna Fantastic comes to stay... 9mins - Gathering photos of the Prince universe along the way... 11mins - Why the relationship came to an end, Prince moves to Spain and Sophie has a child. 1…
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In part 2 Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard about looking after Prince's Parisienne residence. For ten years at the height of his fame in the late 1980s, she explains what it felt like to have that unique ...
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29:52PART 2 - Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard INTRO 2mins45secs - Were you nervous? Landing in Paris - just before Prince - to look after this apartment. 'I was a little nervous...but it was something special.' 3mins30secs - Any initial instructions on arrival? 6mins - Sophie tells us about her first interactions with Prince in Paris... 7mins30secs - …
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Sophie Roux was studying set and costume design in Nice, France, when Prince decided to film a major motion picture there. What happened next, changed her life. This is part 1 of her story...
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28:43Sophie Roux interview PART 1 INTRO 2mins - Where did Sophie's artistic journey begin...and how did she come to specialise in set and costume design? 5mins - a first sighting of Prince in Nice 1985... 6mins - Asking, and then getting to work on, Under The Cherry Moon...with local, and American crews 11mins - Designing elements for the UTCM film, inc…
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In part 2 of our interview with former Art Director Steve Parke, we discuss the first Paisley Park Celebration in 2000, magic moments and opportunities beyond his wildest dreams, but also a parting of ...
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59:51PART 2 2mins30s - The Paisley Park studios summer music festival 'Celebration' in 2000 7mins - Prince having extraordinary vision, and being the hardest working person in the building. 10mins - Prince asks Steve very personal Qs, on naming his son and his spirituality... 13mins30s - A Jeep or a BMW?? 14mins - A very magical moment with Prince... 18…
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We talk to Steve Parke, who for 13 years was Prince's Art Director at Paisley Park. Fulfilling all of his boyhood dreams required tenacity, imagination and always thinking on his feet.
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47:36INTRO 2mins30secs - how do you get from being a teenager on the school bus with your friends, with dreams of rock stars, to actually being at Paisley Park working as Art Director for Prince? 7mins - Coming up with a set design in 3 hours! 9mins30s - Coming full circle with Prince's best friend at High School, Andre Cymone... 11mins30s - Lovesexy t-…
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In part 2 we talk to Omar about the ownership of his work and masters, his many creative outlets, the resurgence of vinyl, being a vessel for music, spirituality and carrying the torch for a new generation ...
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32:41In part 2 - we talk to Omar about the ownership of his work and masters, his many creative outlets, the resurgence of vinyl, being a vessel for music, spirituality and carrying the torch for a new generation. 2mins - Ownership of master tapes and adapting to the music industry as is now 5mins - Playing smaller venues, and keeping connected to commu…
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There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed ...
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29:40INTRO 2mins - Learning his craft as a child, and a musical education, culminating at The Guildhall School of Music. 3mins - Always being comfortable with music as a craft...and having to choose over football. 4mins - First Omar composition...at 14? 5mins30s - Scholarship vs a record deal... 6mins - Music theory vs feel... 7mins - Things Omar's Dad …
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Charles 'Chazz' Smith shares memories of High School years in Minneapolis, band battles, talent shows, parental advice and the influence of his cousin Prince growing up.
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33:46INTRO to Charles 1mins30s - Reflections on Lincoln Junior High School, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 2mins - Knocking on local doors in the neighbourhood just to listen 3mins - Hanging out in Sonny T's basement, and studying him 3mins30s - The MPLS drum beat: did Charles teach Prince? And influences... 4mins45s - MPLS fashions for young teens, dre…
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23: Greg Bloom CEO of BYB talks to us about the future of BYB.
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32:41We find out about Greg's combat sport career, how he came to be at BYB, how BYB is now the worlds number one bareknuckle company after acquiring BKB., How the acquisition of BKB by BYB will mean greater opportunities for fighters and a greater fight night experience for fans, how he is introducing betting at BYB Europe events, How the belts will wo…
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22: Exclusive Interview with BYB Supremo Mike Vasquez
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29:56Mike talks about his history in combat sports, the acquisition of BKB by BYB, talks about the future, the exciting plans and what BKB fans can expect to see with the Trigon and rules now the company is under the BYB umbrella, and moreBy The Wraps Are Off
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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ...
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23:59INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…
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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story.
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24:36INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…
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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ...
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37:59INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…
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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved."
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33:09INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…
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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it.
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36:46INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…
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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ...
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34:18INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …
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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy.
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39:05PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…
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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ...
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35:13INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…
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21: We talk to BKB Flyweight World Champ Dan Chapman who puts his title on the line against former IBF Super Welterweight Champion Ishe Smith at the O2 on Sept 16th
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38:50Dan talks about how he has waited for this fight and what he expects from Ishe Smith in the ring. He talks about why he has signed a new 2 year deal with BKBtm owners Joe Brown and Jim Freeman. He talks emotionally about his upbringing by parents who were drug addicts and how going into Foster Care probably saved his life, but how he doesn't want p…
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20: BKB's James Connelly on his BYB 19 fight with LT Nelson in Florida.
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23:32James explains how disappointed he is with the majority draw against LT Nelson in the BYB TRIGON ring as he was convinced he had won and told LT the same thing. James explains the problems he faced that left him alone in Florida as fight day approached. How he and LT Nelson are now friends after the pre fight confrontation. He explains how he retur…
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ...
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38:18INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…
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19: BKB Official Podcast talks to BKBtm British Bantamweight Champion Scott McHugh ahead of him competing at BKB 33 in the Prize-fighter competition.
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23:18Scott talks about his early days of Muay Thai, MMA and Kickboxing and how he got into BKB and how his first fight taken at short notice v Tony Lafferty ended up being fight of the year. Now a BKB veteran of thirteen fights tells how he bizarrely got the nickname "The Mute". How he intends to fight a bareknuckle Muay Thai bout in Thailand after the …
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18: BKB Official Podcast talks to Dan McGraffin ahead of his BYB Police Gazette International Cup fight against L.T.Nelson
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38:49Dan talks openly about his fight back from the serious leg injury he sustained in World title defence v Maxine Bellamy and how much he wants rematch-He tells us how he was on verge of pulling out of his BYB fight with USA's L.T.Nelson in the Ryder Cup style event on June 25th, but is now looking forward to it and how he thinks he can win it. He tal…
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ...
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36:05INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …
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17: The King of BKB Jimmy Sweeney talks to the "Wraps Are Off" ahead of his return to the ring at BKB 32 on May 21st 2023 when he fights tough Canadian Jonny Tello
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45:12Jimmy talks about being a traveller, how he got into fighting, how he got named "The King of BKB. Tells all about the wake-up call that was going to prison for 6 years, how drink drugs and partying, made him suicidal and cost him a BKB win, talks passionately about how he got into BKB after being a customer in Jim Freemans Cafe 25. How he fought tw…
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16: BKB legend Sean "The Outlaw" George talks to us about his life, the good and the bad.
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34:42He talks about being a Thai boxing champion and MMA fighter before ending up in prison. How he twice tried to commit suicide and how BKB gave him a pathway to better times He talks about his pride at being a BKB Hall of Famer in the UK and USA, How he let Dan Chapman get inside his head before their hostile World Title clash in August 2021. Having …
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15: BKB podcast talks to Peterborough's Callan Harley ahead of his British Title fight against Jonny Jones on Mar 26th at the O2 Arena
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23:55Callan tells us about how he came into boxing late and how he fought as a pro gloved fighter in many European Countries with a Belgian Pro Boxing Licence. How boxing turned him from a life of trouble to being the happy family man he is today. He talks about how he was always the away fighter but was never a journeyman but was focused on where he wa…
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14: George "Hithard" Hillyard talks about his career from professional football, to pro boxer, to hot BKB prospect,
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45:35He talks about how he was destined for a career as a pro footballer but turned to boxing where he was offered a multi-million pound deal by Barry Hearn, and what went wrong, How he came within 6 seconds of breaking Mike Tyson’s fastest KO on SKY TV, How he fell out with the BBB of Control and was told he would never get a licence to fight again, Ho…
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"It's amazing what you can do if you try..." - join us for part 2 of our interview with Dave Rusan, who made Prince's iconic white cloud guitar for the movie Purple Rain.
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35:48Intro 1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually. 3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke? 5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar t…
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13: Listen to the fantastic and emotional story of Luke "scrapking" Smith who has his second BKBtm fight at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th against Liam "Rocky" Lees
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33:38He talks about the effect on him of losing his mother to a drugs overdose when she was just 28. How being in a rough tough gym and getting battered toughened him and how his dad taught him to stand up and fight. His escape route was joining the army at 16. He talks about going off the rails as an angry young man. And how turning to religion has sav…
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Dave Rusan was a young guitar tech - who'd never made a guitar before...in 1983 Prince needed one for a new movie he was making. Join us for pt 1 as Dave auditions for Prince's band and feels exhilarated ...
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37:09Intro 2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background 3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences 4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music 5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions 7mins - Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an in…
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12: Jim Freeman who is co-owner co-promoter and co-matchmaker of BKBtm along with Joe Brown-reflects on a brilliant BKB 30 show in Phuket in Thailand on Jan 21st
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16:00Jim talks about the BKB 30 show, its fights including its history making first ever female BKBtm fight, and also how Batman beat the Joker in what was arguably the fight of the night. He talks about the trip, the fights and possible rematches and the future of BKB internationally and also looks ahead to BKB 31 at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th…
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11: BKB's two weight World Champion from Birmingham Dan Podmore- from loser to winner
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29:42Dan talks openly and honestly about taking dives as a gloved boxer so big ticket sellers could win. Having over 200 gloved fights. From being an unfit out of shape BKB debutant to a top class World BKB Champion, How Dorian Darch made him angry and how wants the chance to put record straight. Getting fit and in shape and the impact trainer Simon Hay…
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"Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist.
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37:031mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London. 3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it). …
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10: We talk to Yorkshire's Reece Murray who gets a long-awaited British Title shot against tough Scotsman Tony Lafferty for the vacant Featherweight crown at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd.
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31:56Reece talks about how every fight is dedicated to his friend who committed suicide and how it inspires him both in and out of the ring. He talks about a life changing moment when he got a call in 2020 from BKB's Jim Freeman offering him a fight on the BKB Lockdown show. He says he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim for the opportunity that chan…
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9: Nottingham's only professional bare knuckle boxer Aaron McCallum speaks openly and frankly about the ups and downs of his life and BKB career
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36:55He talks passionately about how A class drugs, alcohol and the wrong friends almost ruined his life until BKB gave him a chance and saved his life for which he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim. He talks about being a Champion body builder representing GB. How his life has turned around and how he has now found God- about and how his family ar…
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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story...
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40:07Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s Intro 2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'? 5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital! 8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby 10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together... 11mins - th…
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8: We talk to Swansea's Dan Lerwell ahead of his title eliminator on BKB29 at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd
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37:29Dan talks about his upcoming title eliminator with Syzmon Syznkiewicz- but also how and why he's in the best shape of his career, his fears after damaging his eye in his last fight-why he fights for Autism awareness, his love of his family, his love of fishing and rock and roll, being a Judo champion, fighting MMA , falling out with his coach and b…
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7: John Collier talks about his amazing transformation from BKB trainer to BKB fighter ahead of his fight on Dec 3rd at O2 Arena
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48:03John talks about his gloved career -his upcoming mouthwatering clash with Aaron McCallum at BKB 29 at O2 Arena -his desire to win a BKB Belt, His love of music especially Oasis and being a singer songwriter-his dedication to training- about the guy he trains Dan McGraffin and much more- a fascinating insight.…
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6: BKB British Lightweight Champion James Connelly ahead of his world title fight at O2 in December
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35:05James talks about his life as one of 9 brothers in Birmingham, talks openly and honestly about the ups and downs , of 3 years in prison and now a successful businessman and how BKB has changed his life- talks passionately about his BKB fights and the one regret he has- and how he is training hard to ensure he beats Marley Churcher to become World L…
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5: We chat with One of BKB's nice guys Paul Hilz, who win lose or draw always comes to war.
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23:09He talks about his recent loss in the USA when a bad cut saw him stopped- He loved the USA and talks about his attitude of loving a tear up- his only plan is to take your head off if he gets the chance- and he will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere, and that makes him a fans favourite. His BKB record is 5 wins and 5 defeats while he also has a pro gl…
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Who was Prince really? In 1985 Neal Karlen interviewed the world's biggest - and most reclusive star. In the years that followed they developed an unlikely friendship. He tells us about the dilemmas of ...
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53:02Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard. Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend? 1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary 4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic... 7min…
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4: We talk to USA's Brandon "Malo" Lambert ahead of his clash with BKB's Alex Wilson at the BYB London Brawl on October 16th. at the O2 Arena
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21:30Brandon is 1-0 in Bare Knuckle - Malo means bad in Spanish and he says he is a nice guy outside the ring but a bad guy in it. He claims he is the face of American Bare Knuckle Boxing as he is one of the most popular fighter in the USA. Says everybody watches because they want to see him get beat up?By The Wraps Are Off
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3: Bare Knuckle Boxings most hated man-Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen ahead of his eagerly awaited rematch with Szymon Szynkiewicz. at BYB's London Brawl at the O2 Arena on October 16th-
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36:46Eric talks about the first fight with Szymon when he was disqualified for persistent head-butting and says it wasn't his fault but the referees? He talks about his colorful career in all fight disciplines, and about drugs guns and prison while growing up in New York and how he has no time for Szymon and has a very strong message for him ahead of th…
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2: We put BKBs Nathan "Nightmare" Decastro and BYB's Lorawnt-T "Smash" Nelson head to head before they clash at the O2 Arena on October 19th in BYBs London Brawl.
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28:27Former undefeated pro gloved boxer Nathan DeCastro has a BKB record of 2-1 and was undefeated as a gloved boxer. Nathan says he won’t change his front foot tear up style for this mouth-watering clash with Nelson who beat BKB’s highly rated former world champion Ricardo Franco in Mississippi. Nelson who has had over fifty pro fights in six disciplin…
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1: Szymon "Shrek" Szynkiewicz ahead of his rematch with Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen at BYB 12 The London Brawl.
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14:59Former MMA fighter Szymon who is from Poland is currently 2-1 in BKB. He is angry with Eric Olsen who was disqualified at the O2 in July for persistently head butting Szymon. He won the fight on the disqualification but wants to put the record straight and he has a strong message for Bloodaxe ahead of their clash at the O2 on Oct 16th…
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Scotland's pop, jazz and soul duo Hue and Cry talk about the inspiration of 'The Teacher' Prince. We also discuss the 1980s and masterpieces such as Parade and Sign 'O' The Times. Essential listening.
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1:02:42INTRO With pianist Greg Kane 1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary. 3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times, audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear. 5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow. 7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Pais…
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40 years ago - a man who would go on to become one of the biggest stars in the world, and one of its most respected musicians, was booed off the stage having been pelted with bottles and food from the ...
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42:00INTRO 2mins - 'going to concerts all the time' in my teenage years 6mins - growing up in a family listening to a diverse and eclectic mix of music 9mins - going to the Coliseum to see USC football games 10mins30s - memories of the show and lasting impression of Prince that day. 'He blew me away...and definitely captured my imagination'. 11mins - a …
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Beverley Knight saves the best for last in the final episode of this revealing interview. In it she talks with genuine passion about some of the most magical moments spent with her idol Prince, discusses ...
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39:35Part 3 of this interview features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Supasonic, Tea & Sympathy and No One Ever Loves In Vain. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight, has been on…
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Beverley Knight tells Sam Bleazard about meeting Prince for the first time, the excitement of supporting him on his famous '21 nights' at London's 02 - and shares what it felt like to perform on the same ...
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32:43Part 2 features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Come As You Are, Supasonic and Keep This Fire Burning. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced a…
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