This is the official Podcaster HQ podcast, where Aimee J and Ant McGinley report on Podcasting stories that could have an impact on independent podcasters.
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Every episode of this show is created live in a few minutes at a workshop that demystifies podcast creation. Everything you hear is created by the people at the event on that day using their ideas, and their voices.
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Two people that do martial arts sit down and talk. Sometimes about martial arts, sometimes about something entirely different. Ever wondered why people wear pyjamas and fight each other? Mick's been doing it for 30 years and wants to know too. Subscribe and see if he can find the answer. Each episode he speaks to a different practitioner from masters of traditional arts to UFC superstars - and everything in-between. (C) Copyright Ant McGinley and Mick Tully 2015 - 2020
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On The Left Side is THE funny football podcast. No tactical analysis or heat maps here, just a sideways look at the very best stories from the beautiful game in a handy bite-sized form. From commentary catastrophes to managerial misdemeanours. Jim guides you through a satirical look at the last seven days of football funny.
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Paint Your Headphones was an ambitious project to bring together up and coming actors, comedians, musicians and writers in a high fidelity format on what was very much a lofi platform. Pre facebook, pre-streaming services, the team approached comedians and bands directly to collaborate on a unique project that was unlike anything else available. Only 4 were made and released for a brief period in 2005, then hosted on myspace for many years until the account fell dormant, these shows have bee ...
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Ant, Arwyn, and Jim don't know anything about South Korean Football, but they have fallen in love with the K League. Join them as each episode they use the beautiful game to give them a sideways view of the country, and ultimately one day visit. Get in touch via [email protected] Find us on Twitter @kleagueshow Join the K League conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1093369624372346
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Colin Leggo and Rob Tofield are friends. They live in the world. And with occasional help from posh voice-over housemate Melissa, these guides will help you to navigate this world. Or just be glad you are not them.
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Channel 4 launch The Circle TV Show in the UK in September 2018, watching every episode and podcasting straight away afterwards is Ant and Jim, who with the help of guest stars will break down what they've just seen and look forward to what happens next. This show is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you'd like to get involved tweet us @TheCirclePod or drop us an email: [email protected] Theme music is licensed under pulic domain creative commons - bit bit loop ...
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This show was created from scratch in just 30 minutes, using ideas generated in the room and an old iPad to record on. It was all part of a workshop taught by TOWNSOUNDS and Let's Go Yorkshire. You will hear Imogen, Henry, Robyn, Luke and Benita, with music played live by Sam Hodgson. The workshop was led by Ant McGinley, Sam Hodgson and Mandy Samra.
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TOWNSOUNDS explores the musical histories of Kirklees to uncover untold stories through the voices of local people living musical lives. This podcast is brought to you by Let’s Go Yorkshire, Kirklees Year of Music 2023 and Kirklees Council. It was hosted and produced by Sam Hodgson. The podcast has been supported by Kirklees Council, Kirklees Year of Music 2023, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. For more information on this podcast, please visit musicinkirklees.co.uk
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WINNER - Best Sports podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. This funny wrestling podcast follows the anarchic adventures of the Ginger Ninja and his manager Damo in the Pub Wrestling Federation. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN, the only security service that lets you stream wrestling content from anywhere without buffering. Click the link below to claim up to three mont ...
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The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. …
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Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster. Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Charles Commins, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop, Walker Nixon. Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 license. The following tracks are …
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With over 100 comedy commercials to choose from, Ant & Damo share their favourite 20 fake ads from all six seasons of this award-winning funny podcast. If you have one you love, tag us on social media and let us know! Special thanks to all the incredible voice talent who featured over the years, in this episode particularly we give love to: Sam Tho…
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As a masked killer stalks wrestlers on Halloween, the Ginger Ninja fights to stay alive until morning. Starring: Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Music appears under creative commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme, Dark Lights - Johan Brodd, A Wonderful Nightmare - Spide…
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Relive the improvised comedy game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Strap in for five rounds of fight-based fun - featuring comedian Drew Stearne - recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network…
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The boys are in the north, but dangers await. Who will win the race to Edinburgh? Starring: Ant McGinley, Bryan Malcolm, Damien St John, Johnny Goldsmith, and Mick Cullen. Music: Featuring tracks by Kevin MacLeod Incompetch.com under CC 4.0 Journey To Ascend, Suvaco do Cristo, Exit The Premises, Trouble with Tribals, Ghostpocalypse, Agnus Dei, and …
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How far will the boys go in the quest to cross the finish line first? Strap in for part two of Race to Edinburgh, as the Ginger Ninja and Damo head to Scotland to perform their new show, Chortle Combat, live at #EdFringe! Music: Toward the Mountains by Gioele Fazzeri, Money by Soul Prod Music, Tense Detective by Good B Music, Waltz to Paris by Abid…
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It's a race against time as our disastrous duo go head-to-head in a battle to arrive in Edinburgh first as part of the PBH Free Fringe 2024. If you liked this episode, please consider donating a fiver (or more) to help fund our live shows. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp. Music: Scotland the Brave and Short E Guitar Rock by Juli…
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The final episode of the TOWNSOUNDS podcast is the series’ most ambitious. It brings together 27 of the guests that feature over the course of the previous 14 episodes, this time, all with one subject on their lips - music as a gift of life. Over the course of this episode the speakers talk on themes that include; mental health and well-being, copi…
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Ian Skinner has replaced the Champ using AI, leaving our hero as just another Nigel. As the New Ginger Ninja, he begins dismantling everything the old version cherished, while the world remains oblivious. However, an army of Nigel's bands together with the real Ginger Ninja to challenge the fake one and save the Pub Wrestling Federation. Starring J…
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Your Local Venue: Spaces dedicated to music in Kirklees
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36:23Episode Fourteen digs into the unheard stories of some of the areas’ most prolific event organisers. A rare opportunity to hear about the behind-the-scenes in the biggest and smallest venues in Kirklees, where stars are born and others are booked. From world-renowned venues like The Batley Variety Club and The Picturedrome in Holmfirth, to smaller …
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When the Ginger Ninja finds his biggest opponent is making more money than him outside the ring, he's tempted to bet everything on the outcome of one match. But this time, there's not just his title and reputation on the line but his best friend, Damo. Starring Edy Hurst, Edward Adoo, Esther Dunn and Ian Skinner. Music featured in this episode appe…
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After a successful 12 episodes in 2023, the TOWNSOUNDS podcast is back with another 3 episodes for 2024. This first episode of the year takes an intimate look into the personal stories of a topic that you might not associate with music at all - parenting. The podcasts’ host, Sam Hodgson, couldn’t help but notice that throughout the archive intervie…
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A mysterious figure returns from the past and threatens to ruin the Champ's future. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, can the Ginger Ninja save the day and his reputation? Will the Ginger Ninja be able to lift the curse? Will Damien ever be able to impersonate an animal convincingly? And will anyone ever recover from the nightmarish vision o…
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Brass and Steel: The bands that put Kirklees on the map
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31:02This episode is about as close as we’re going to get to a Christmas special. It’s about brass bands and steel bands and handbell ringing bands. We’ll hear loads of music, some of which is bound to put you in the spirit of the season. So, get your scarf on, grab a cup of something wet and warm, and settle in for a fun and information-packed episode …
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Imagine that Paddington Bear was a 7-foot-tall, angry wrestler. Imagine him taking on the Ginger Ninja as he attempts to save his reputation after being cancelled. Imagine you're in the basement of a fast food joint watching it all unfold. Settle in, press play, and enjoy the performance that hundreds of reviewers from The Scotsman, The Guardian, E…
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Test your knowledge of all things Champ-related in our bonus quiz! Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Watch the boys perform at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival on May 31st in Droitwich Spa. Grab your free tickets today at rikmayallcomedyfestival.com Enjoy ad-free list…
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Punk, Chaos and Experimentalism: A Kirklees history of musical rebellion
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37:59Rebellion is one of the many artistic personalities of Kirklees and has been for some time. In fact, it could be argued that much of the music that is made here in Kirklees has a rebellious streak. Amateur music scenes in a way, all have the spirit of rebellion within it. It’s music despite hardship, despite having a lack of money or time, despite …
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Ever wondered what it would feel like to step into the ring with the Ginger Ninja? Stop fantasising and start WrestleDreaming. Close your eyes and let the good times roll. Music featured includes NaturesEye - Frequency Of Sleep Meditation, AlexiAction - Abstract World, AlexiAction - Rock The Party, Ashot Danielyan - Mysterious Celesta, Music_For_Vi…
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Buses, Job Interviews, Spooky Houses, and Writers Block
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4:06As we approach Halloween, can you tell which of these stories are real, and which are just really weird? In this episode, Benita, Henry, Luke and Robyn share their stories with Imogen, who has to decide which are true Failures, and which are complete Falsehoods. Music performed live by Sam H Song. Additional production by Ant McGinley.…
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Jazz does have a reputation for being a bit more complex than some other genres of music. Outside of trad-jazz, the genre tends to push the boundaries, and do things that most musicians can’t and most audiences probably can’t handle. Sometimes words can’t describe what you are trying to say about music. You have to feel it and see it and sing it an…
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In a long-lost interview recorded before his death in 2002, the man mountain from Oldham AKA Andrew the Giant, reveals his favourite match of all time. Hear from the largest competitor to ever compete in the PWF in our biggest episode yet! Starring Ant McGinley, Bay Salveson, Charles Commins, Che Burnley, Damien St John, Lindsey Sykora, Marc Farqua…
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It All Sounds the Same: Modern popular music in Kirklees
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30:12Over the course of the series, we have heard from music projects that continue to run, but up until now, the episodes have been filling in the gaps of what music in Kirklees used to be like. Many of the people who we interviewed no longer have a connection to the local music scene. Instead, they look back fondly on the music scenes of the past. But…
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In this Patreon preview, Ant reveals what wrestling in gravy was really like, and we discuss the sheer amount of global media coverage The Champ has received from the likes of CNN, Daily Mail, Metro UK, Reuters and BBC Radio 5 Live. Plus, Damo discusses plans for the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. Starring Charles Commins. Unlock the full episode …
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When a strange anomaly enters Earth's atmosphere, it threatens to wipe out every living creature in its path. In a race against time, can the Ginger Ninja save humanity, or will he spend his time eating free tacos? This episode features Ant McGinley, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John Scott Lawson. Music is licensed under CC-0. To hear more of The Champ…
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Instruments in Suitcases: The influence of migration on Kirklees' music scene
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28:49Over the course of the TOWNSOUNDS podcast series, host Sam Hodgson has already interviewed a number of people who have migrated to Kirklees from somewhere else or who are second-generation migrants. As listeners have heard in Episode Two (choirs), Episode Three (rock and roll), Episode Four (South Asian music), Episode Five (folk) and Episode Seven…
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Recorded during the Edinburgh Fringe run, Ant and Damo introduce you to their live show for 2023, Smiledriver. Plus, the lads share thoughts on the festival so far, and reveal what surprising item a Moldovan taxi driver placed in their hands. They also point you in the direction of some top comedians you should check out on socials, in podcasts and…
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Sound Systems and Soundsystems: Amplification and reggae music in Kirklees
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34:30In this episode of the TOWNSOUNDS Oral History Podcast host Sam Hodgson will be finding out about the well documented and highly influential soundsystem and reggae music scene in Huddersfield. Sam will explore this topic in a unique, new way. Firstly, this will be through the voices of local people involved in soundsystem. From the people that know…
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With the help of Charles and Will, Ant hosted a workshop for Script Yorkshire at the Leeds Playhouse. After spending the day learning about podcasts, the group was challenged to create their own, from scratch, in just 20 minutes. And this is the result, meaning, that everyone in the room has now published at least one podcast.…
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Together in Any Weather: Community music in and around Kirklees
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34:58An episode about community music, looking at charitable organisations and community interest companies with some focus on music. It will also delve into the world of open mics in Kirklees. Community music isn’t a style or genre of music so there aren’t necessarily any audible cues. Rather, community music refers to some kind of value system or inte…
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During our hiatus between seasons four and five (coming September 2023), we each reveal our top three highlights so far. Featuring clips from past episodes and a quiz... Everyone loves a quiz. Strap in for a raucous review of the first three years of Wrestling with The Champ! Unlock the full anniversary episode on Patreon now. Enjoy ad-free listeni…
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