Best Art McPhee Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the IDP Boom: Who’s Leading the Developer Portal Revolution? 20:02

5d ago20:02

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In this episode, we dive deep into the fast-evolving world of Independent Developer Portals (IDPs) — the new frontier in streamlining development workflows, boosting productivity, and empowering dev teams through self-service platforms. From open-source giants like Backstage by Spotify to commercial powerhouses like OpsLevel, Cortex, Humanitec, and…

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Tech & AI Weekly Roundup (April 27-May 4, 2025) 13:47

5d ago13:47

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The final week of April 2025 brought into focus the messy contradictions of our technological moment—a period where innovation and consequences collide at unprecedented speed. We witnessed AI systems that simultaneously harm our climate while potentially helping to save it, observed tech companies announcing layoffs amid record-breaking funding rou…

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Qwen 3: The Silent Powerhouse Reshaping AI’s Competitive Landscape 15:12

11d ago15:12

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In a field where every new model release feels like a spectacle—complete with bold claims, media cycles, and curated demos—Alibaba took a different route. The arrival of Qwen 3 wasn’t heralded by a press blitz or conference stage. It appeared almost casually: a GitHub drop, some dense documentation, and numbers that quietly spoke louder than any ma…

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Weekly Review: Tech, Business, Finance, Startups, AI, and M&A (April 19–27, 2025) 12:47

13d ago12:47

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The past week of April 2025 upended conventional wisdom across multiple industries, revealing deeper currents beneath seemingly routine announcements. What initially appeared as disconnected developments in technology, finance, and business instead exposed fundamental shifts in how capital, innovation, and corporate strategy now interact in our rap…

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La Nijinska 46:41

14d ago46:41

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Highlights from a 2022 PillowTalk with Lynn Garafola, author of the biography La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern speaking with scholar-in-residence Brian Schaefer. Garafola illuminates Bronislava Nijinska’s life as a Russian born dancer, sibling to Vaslav Nijinsky, and groundbreaking 20th century ballet choreographer. Garafola also shares som…

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Episode 224: Kamasi Washington live in Leeds; Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra at Bradford 2025; Record Store Day in Bradford and the Leeds Indie scene; The politics of Comedy - Al Murray followed by John ... 39:15

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Send us a text The old is the new: Graham on experiencing modern US jazz star Kamasi Washington at Project House in Leeds. Good news for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture as art deco venue is to reopen in August with new Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra launch. Record Store Day boost for Bradford and the lingering influence of Leeds indie scene of 25 ye…

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Weekly Tech, Business, and Finance Review: April 14–20, 2025 9:55

20d ago9:55

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The past seven days have witnessed a remarkable series of shifts across multiple industries that signal deeper transformations underway in our economy. Major technology firms released quarterly results that revealed contrasting fortunes, with established players demonstrating resilience while newer entrants faced unexpected headwinds. Meanwhile, tr…

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106. Towards a Final Form w/ Marc Perez 53:13

24d ago53:13

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Marc Perez comes on the show to talk about chapbooks, form, and his debut full-length poetry collection, Dayo. Andrew asks about finding the right form for your poem. It's a great time! -- Chapbook launch info: Featuring Marc Perez , Andrew French, and Kevin Spenst! See you on Saturday, April 19, 5pm at the Teck Gallery SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouve…

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Beyond the Cringe #1 w/ Kirstin Innes, Kevin P Gilday & Grant McPhee 1:11:27

24d ago1:11:27

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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 dee…

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Episode 223: Music Venue Crisis; My Bloody Valentine; Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films; Val Kilmer RIP; Public Service Broadcasting 38:04

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Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at the struggle facing small venues in the UK, the continuing rise in ticket prices and the beauty of My Bloody Valentine. Graham examines why The Beatles road manager and the hidden aspects of the story are unlikely to come out in Sam Mendes forthcoming films on the band. Graham explores the work of th…

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Weekly Review April 5-13, 2025 18:02

27d ago18:02

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The second week of April 2025 marked a period of extraordinary market volatility following President Trump's unexpected tariff announcements, which sent immediate shockwaves through global financial centers from Wall Street to Shanghai. The sweeping trade measures, targeting Chinese imports while temporarily sparing most other nations, triggered a …

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'Beyond the Cringe: Episode Zero' w/ Jim Monaghan 52:53

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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. Tha…

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Weekly Tech and Business Review: March 29–April 5, 2025 17:03

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The past week spanning March 29 to April 5, 2025, has been marked by significant developments revealing transformative shifts across multiple tech frontiers. AI research accelerated beyond expected timelines when DeepCore unveiled its multimodal learning system that processes visual and textual information with unprecedented fluidity. Meanwhile, Ne…

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Episode 222: Interview Special With Toby Manning - Music Journalist and Author of Mixing Pop and Politics: A Marxist History of Popular Music 39:10

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Send us a text Interview special: Toby Manning Toby Manning is a London-based music journalist, author, and academic with a career spanning popular culture, music, and political history. He’s best known for his work examining the intersections of music and ideology, often through a Marxist lens, as well as his deep dives into specific artists and c…

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NVIDIA’s Leap Into AI Robotics: A Future That’s Arriving Faster Than Expected 17:57

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Innovation in AI and robotics typically unfolds gradually—small, steady advancements piling up over years. But every now and then, a seismic shift upends the field entirely. NVIDIA’s latest strides in AI robotics, driven by the Groot N1 model and the Newton physics engine, carry that kind of weight. This isn’t merely about building smarter robots; …

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Episode 221:Topping Books open in York; Alto Knights with Robert de Niro; Edwyn Collins' New album; Harrogate Sessions Re-visit A Hard Day's Night and Help! 39:17

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Send us a text Graham and Charles report that York is about to have Britain's biggest independent book store with Topping Books https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/ Is it going to be an opportunity or threat? Charles asks what do two Robert De Niro for the price of one add up to in The Alto Knights? Plus Edwin Collins announcing autumn final tour after …

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Celebrating Carmen de Lavallade 32:26

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Highlights from Carmen de Lavallade's Pillow debut as a dancer in Lester Horton's company in 1953, all the way through the premiere of her one woman show at the age of 83. Host Norton Owen guides us through the many spirited connections Ms. de Lavallade holds both in American dance history and with Jacob's Pillow.…

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Majorana 1 Quantum Chip Uncovers Neutrino Anomaly That Defies the Standard Model 12:55

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Something unexpected is happening with neutrinos. The Majorana 1 quantum chip, paired with an experimental scaled-down Dyson sphere program (DSP), has detected behavior in these elusive particles that shouldn’t be possible—at least, not according to the Standard Model of particle physics. The findings, confirmed independently by seven research faci…

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Episode 220: Steven Soderbergh's new film Black Bag; Glastonbury Festival Lineups; Scottish indie music in Grant McPhee's new book Postcards from Scotland 38:09

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Send us a text Graham explores why Steven Soderberg's new spy/com film, Black Bag starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender isn't as good as his best and most under-rated film, The Limey from 1999 which starred Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda. Charles and Graham chew over the headliners for this year's Glastonbury Festival. Graham takes a look a…

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NVIDIA’s Revolutionary AI Infrastructure: Building the Computing Backbone for the Next AI Era 17:15

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AI development stands at a critical inflection point, with computational demands for reasoning and agentic systems surging far beyond last year’s projections. The needs have grown exponentially—what Jensen Huang describes as “easily 100 times more than we thought we needed this time last year”—creating unprecedented challenges for the industry. Com…

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'Dreams Are Mental' w/ Mark McG (Girobabies) , Interviewed by Steg G (Live on Sunny G) 1:11:11

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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 st…

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105. Getting Uncomfortable in Your Poems w/ MA|DE (Mark Laliberte and Jade Wallace) 59:24

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MA|DE (Mark Laliberte & Jade Wallace) pop by to talk about their debut collaborative full-length poetry collection, ZZOO. Andrew tries to wrap their head around writing with another person. It's a fun one! -- Subscribe to get Andrew's 3rd chapbook, Buoyhood, at this link and come to the launch alongside chapbooks from Marc Perez and Kevin Spenst! A…

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Weekly Tech and Business Review: March 8–16, 2025 20:03

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This past week has seen remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence, groundbreaking technological innovations, and pivotal business maneuvers. With AI becoming more embedded in our daily lives, major corporations and startups alike continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. From Google's latest AI model to Nvidia's upcoming chip ann…

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Episode 219: Anora Oscars Surprise; Beta Band Back; Richard Hawley Celebrates Coles Corner; Mickey 17 review 41:37

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Send us a text Graham rejects on this year’s Academy Awards: Is Anora really the Best Picture of this or any other year? The Beta Band are reforming and are coming to Leeds. Richard Hawley is to play Museum Gardens in York this summer. Hurrah! It's the twentieth anniversary of the releases of his classic album Coles Corner. Charles reports on sci-f…

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Week in Review: March 2 -9, 2025 22:51

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The past week has witnessed remarkable progress across artificial intelligence, quantum computing, startups, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology. From revolutionary AI innovations to quantum breakthroughs poised to transform the technological landscape, these sectors continue to advance at an impressive pace. Come follow me on https://risensh…

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Episode 218 - Interview Special: Gary Stewart 43:22

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Send us a text CHarles and Graham interview Yorkshire-based Scottish musician, Gary Stewart. Gary Stewart is a Scottish singer/songwriter who has carved out a strong fan-base in his adopted home of Yorkshire with songs about paranoia, love & resilience. When not playing his own music, the left-hander plays drums for fellow Bandcampers Hope & Social…

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The AI Travel Revolution: Smart Technologies for the Modern Explorer 17:03

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We’re witnessing a technological transformation that is reshaping how we explore the world. The global travel technology market stands on the cusp of a revolutionary change, with projections indicating it will reach an impressive $1.2 trillion by 2027. This remarkable growth is driven by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into every a…

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Week in Review: February 23 – March 2, 2025 29:53

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Rise'nShine's " Week in Review" covers significant developments from February 23 to March 2, 2025. The review highlights AI breakthroughs, including advancements from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic, alongside the formation of the Global AI Ethics Coalition. It also reports on business technology advancements, such as Apple's M4 M…

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Episode 217: Bradford, UK Capital of Culture Update; Jarmusch's Mystery Train Revisited; Toby Manning's Marxist Rock History Book; BAFTAs Revisited 44:00

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Send us a text Graham explores the mystery of rock n roll and Jim Jarmusch's 1989 film Mystery Train and talks about his meeting with Marxist rock writer Toby Manning at a Harrogate International Festivals event last week. Charles shares his recent experience at the National Museum of Science and Media in Bradford, UK Capital of Culture 2025. Charl…

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'Relaxing Music is Stressful' w/ Mima Merrow & Kevin P Gilday 1:19:12

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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 …

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Quantum Computer Detects Possible Parallel Universe Shifter 14:39

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The claims presented in the podcast regarding a potential parallel universe shifter detected by quantum computers are intriguing. While quantum computing is a rapidly advancing field with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, the leap from observing an anomaly to claiming evidence of parallel universes requires significa…

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'Only 400,000 steps to the Yum Yum Theatre' w/ Darren Connell 1:18:14

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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 M…

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A Week in Review February 15–23, 2025 17:56

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This past week has been marked by groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and strategic business moves in the tech industry. From Nvidia’s much-anticipated earnings report to Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough and Google’s expanding AI collaborations, here’s a comprehensive look at the major events sh…

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Microsoft’s Million-Qubit Quantum Leap 11:28

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After 17 years of research, Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a breakthrough quantum computing project that could finally deliver on the long-promised quantum revolution. This isn’t just another incremental step in quantum computing—it represents a fundamental reimagining of how quantum computers can be built, potentially enabling millions of qubi…

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Episode 216 - Interview Special: 10CC's Graham Gouldman plus National Poetry Centre News; 39:17

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Send us a text Charles and Grham interview 10cc's Graham Gouldman ahead of his latest tour with his band, Heart Full of Songs. The band line-up comprises Graham, 10cc live band members Iain Hornal and Keith Hayman, and Dave Cobby. In 2014 Graham was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – an arm of America’s National Academy of Music. Fellow …

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104. Is Your Book Too Long? (w/ Annick MacAskill) 58:57

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Annick MacAskill is back to talk compiling her latest collection, Votive (Gaspereau Press). Andrew asks about book length and queer poems. It's a good one! -- Annick MacAskill is the author of four full-length books of poetry, including Shadow Blight (Gaspereau Press, 2022), which won the Governor General's Award. Her most recent collection is Voti…

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Documenting The Hustle 42:35

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Choreographer and teacher Maria Torres, historian Cassie Mey, and dancer Abdiel are each passing along Hustle social dance traditions in dynamic ways. Former Associate Curator Ali Rosa-Salas guides this 2022 PillowTalk about the origins of The Hustle, the resurgence of its popularity worldwide, and preservation efforts such as creating original the…

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'Heathen Chemistry' w/ Alexander Canwell 48:13

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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 rec…

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Tech Innovations Transforming Businesses in 2025 15:08

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In 2025, the business world is in the midst of a technological renaissance. Staying competitive is no longer just about keeping up with the latest trends—it’s about actively embracing and integrating cutting-edge technologies into the very fabric of how businesses operate. As industries shift at breakneck speed, business leaders are finding themsel…

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Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf AI Solutions: What Businesses Need to Know 13:18

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Businesses are increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve operations, foster innovation, and stay competitive. A pivotal choice in this process is deciding between custom AI solutions and off-the-shelf AI products. This podcast examines the pros and cons of each option, offering data-driven insights to assist in your decision-mak…

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'Ask Me Anything' w/ Mark McG (reading out listeners questions) 54:20

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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 in…

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Episode 215: BBC 6 Music State of Independent Venues Report: Bradford City of Culture Update; Hockney at Saltaire; Brian Cox Returns to Edinburgh Stage 32:46

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Send us a text Graham reports on BBC 6 Music's State of Independent Venues Week which for once makes Leeds and York look great. Graham and Chales share further thoughts on Bradford City of Culture's programme. Charles reports on David Hockney’s exhibition at Saltaire in Bradford. Succession actor Brian Cox is about to return to the stage for Edinbu…

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Episode 214: Netflix versus the BBC; New Mogwai Album The Bad Fire; New film The Brutalist; Vinyl Sessions; Music for Sex; The First Prog Rock album? 35:57

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Send us a text In a packed podcast episode: Graham asks if Netflix is really beating the BBC at the numbers of viewers game in the UK? Graham and Charles have been listening to Mogwai's new album The Bad Fire and wonder why the band never quite hits the peaks. Is new film The Brutalist just too brutally long? Graham reports on the sold out Vinyl Se…

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103. "Best Canadian Poetry 2025" w/ ed. Aislinn Hunter & 4 Included Poets 52:13

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Aislinn Hunter joins Andrew to talk about editing Best Canadian Poetry 2025. Four featured poets read their poems from the anthology. Andrew asks about the monumental task of editing BCP25 and poetry more generally. It’s a fun one! -- Aislinn Hunter is an award-winning novelist and poet and the author of eight highly acclaimed books including the n…

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Episode 213: David Lynch; Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown 35:22

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Send us a text Graham and Charles honour titan of US cinema David Lynch whose recent death at the age of 78 brings to an end the career of one of cinema and television’s true greats. Graham asks if the new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is a complete success. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos…

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Beyond the First 50 Years of Hip Hop with Michele Byrd-McPhee 1:00:20

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What could representation and opportunity for Hip Hop dance look like in the near future? Guest host Michele Byrd-McPhee revisits the 2023 conversation during PillowTalk: Hip Hop at 50, to build upon and expand into what is possible for the next 50 years. Interstitial music for this episode is from the live performance Hip Hop Across the Pillow as …

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'Mellow Party' w/ John McMustard 37:29

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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 Giroba…

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Episode 212: New films - Nosferatu and A Real Pain; Bradford launches as UK Capital of Culture 33:14

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Send us a text January and February are often the best months for new films but how good are critics’ favourites Nosferatu and A Real Pain? Graham looks at the recent launch of Bradford as this year's City of Culture and the way the City of Culture idea has evolved since it was first launched in 2013 by the Tory government from an idea in 2009 by t…

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This is the News: End of Year Special (Willy Wonka/ Baby Reindeer/ SXSW Boycott/ Seinfeld/ Grimes/ Yard Act 1:17:53

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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 questi…

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Episode 211: Interview Special - Grant McPhee 34:39

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Send us a text Graham and Charles interview Grant McPhee, a Scottish film director, cinematographer and writer. Books: Two oral histories of Scottish indie music history - Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984), published by White Rabbit Books in 2022, and Postcards From Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-…

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