Best Becky and Baldwin Podcasts (2025)

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70: Live episode from the Ace Of Spades Dolby Atmos playback event in London 33:01

17d ago33:01

33:01

On Wednesday 16th April an event was held to celebrate the launch of a brand new mix of Motörhead seminal Ace Of Spades album. The event included a playback in Dolby's Soho headquarters screening room and was preceded by a Q&A of people associated with the album, both old and new. Kris Needs (journalist and friend of the band), Django Holder (engin…

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69: The PR - Metal Maria 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

'Metal' Maria Ferrero grew up on a diet of Motörhead in her teenage years and first met the band when she worked for Megaforce Records. Over time she ended up being their publicist in the US for many a year. Tune into hear her memories of their decades of friendship. Hosted by Howard H Smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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68: The Port Vale 1981 Promoter 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

Our guest on this episode is Mike Lloyd, who has been promoting gigs in Lemmy’s home town of Stoke On Trent for decades and also promoted the infamous Heavy Metal Holocaust held at Port Vale football club in 1981! Tune in to hear how they upset the neighbours for miles around! Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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67: Becky Baldwin - Mercyful Fate 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

Heavy Metal bassist extraordinaire, Becky Baldwin from Mercyful Fate grew up on a heavy diet of Hawkwind and Motörhead via her dad and played a key role in her interest in picking up a bass from an early age. Her teenage years took her into a world of music discovery spearheaded by her love of the loudest band in the world that would ultimately inf…

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66: Leigh Marklew - Terrorvision 37:33

7M ago37:33

37:33

UK rockers Terrorvision did their first ever European tour as support to Motörhead in 1993. They have a new album out with an epitaph to the great man titled ' The Night Lemmy Died'. Tune in to hear bassist Leigh Marklew's stories from the road with the loudest band of all time! Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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65: Fast Eddie Clarke - Mariko Fujiwara 34:57

8M ago34:57

34:57

On this episode we have a very special guest, Mariko Fujiwara who was married to the one and only, Mr Fast Eddie Clarke. Tune into hear her memories of the life and times of the legendary Motörhead guitarist and also a special guest appearance from his much loved dog, Cookie. Presented by Howard H Smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

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64: Lemmy Forever, Bloodstock Festival special 30:36

9M ago30:36

30:36

This special episode of the Motörcast was recorded at this years Bloodstock festival in the UK where a special Lemmy Forever ceremony was held to celebrate a new sculpture of Lemmy that will be a permanent artifact there for years to come. Howard H Smith speaks to sculptor Alan Williams as well as Craig Locicero from Forbidden and last but not leas…

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63: The Hospitality Host & Hotelier - Mark Fuller 36:03

10M ago36:03

36:03

Mark Fuller started his journey in the music industry managing bands & running clubs, rubbing shoulders with Lemmy from the outset in their formative years. In recent years he runs festival hospitality and the Rock N'Roll hotel Karma Sanctum in London's Soho. Tune in to hear some amazing stories from his enduring 35 years friendship with Motörhead.…

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62: Bloodstock Festival - Vicky Hungerford 44:12

11M ago44:12

44:12

Motörhead played Bloodstock festival in 2011 and are being honoured there at this years edition. Organiser Vicky Hungerford also met her husband via Lemmy! Tune in to hear her stories of growing up with the loudest band in the world and how they changed the course of her life. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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61: James Murphy 33:15

1y ago33:15

33:15

Iconic, extreme metal guitarist James Murphy has been a member of Death, Obituary and Testament, to name but a few. Here he talks about his love of Motörhead and how their power and ear splitting volume, influenced his playing and attitude in the early years of his career, which still resonates with him today. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Priva…

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60: Geoff Rowley 48:52

1y ago48:52

48:52

Skateboarding legend Geoff Rowley discovered Motörhead when he was young through skate videos and their music turned into a the soundtrack his of career. He collaborated and became friends with the trio over the years and tells his stories of his life and times with the loudest band in the world here. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy…

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59: The Fan Illustrator & Graphic Artist 39:03

1+ y ago39:03

39:03

Keen Motörheadbanger, artist and graphic designer Rob Fletcher submitted several of his awesome Motörhead inspired artworks to the band over the years and even predicted the Orgasmatrain in one of his early works. Tune in to hear his stories of his artistic brushing with the band and his devotion to the loudest band in the world! Presented by Howar…

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58: The Penpal & Friend 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

As a young teenager, Pilly discovered Motörhead through punk. After tracking down their record label's address at his local library and writing to them, he struck up a lifelong friendship with Lemmy and the band. Tune in to hear his extraordinary stories of his time spent with them across the decades as friend and confidant with the Motörhead camp.…

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57: The Guitar A&R and Author 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

38:34

Avid rock fan Alex Becker, through his own tenacity landed a job at Gibson Guitars in Berlin where he met Motörhead and worked with them on Phil Campbell's guitars. He's recently written a book on his time in the music industry and here shares his stories of working with the loudest band on earth! Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at …

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56: Steve "Lips" Kudlow - Anvil 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

Back in 1983, heavy metal upstarts Anvil landed the support on the UK leg of Motörhead's, Another Perfect Tour. Tune in to hear frontman Lips tell his stories from the road and his friendship with the band over the decades. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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55: The Graphic Novel Creator 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

Avid Motörhead fan and creative director of award winning studio Fantoons, David Calcano has published two amazing graphic novels about the band in the last couple of years. Here he talks about his journey from fan to creator of these awesome books. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

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54: Danny B Harvey - Headcat 1:01:44

2y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Rockabilly guitarist extraordinaire, Danny B Harvey made his name in the Rockats in the 80's when he also first met Lemmy. His friendship lasted on for years and they formed a band to play the rock n'roll they love, Headcat. Listen in to hear his stories and anecdotes of this lifelong friendship with the great man. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Pri…

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53: The Tour Manager - Kim Hawes 46:04

2y ago46:04

46:04

Kim Hawes introduction to life on the road with Motörhead started with her selling merch. After bonding with band and crew on numerous tours, a twist of fate ended up with her tour managing them and making a career out of it. One of the few female tour managers around at the time. Tune in to hear all her stories of life on the road with the Motör-j…

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52: Motörhead Fan Stories pt.4 40:17

2y ago40:17

40:17

On this episode, avid Motörhead fan Marco Lindholm tells his personal journey of becoming a huge fan of the band in his native Finland and his experiences of meeting them, (including making a film about a pair of Lemmy's shades) and how they influenced his own music. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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51: Motörhead Day special - Jason Newsted 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We're privileged to welcome bassist extraordinaire Jason Newsted to this special Motorhead Day - 8th Of May edition of #themotorcast. Tune in to hear his stories of his love of all things Motörhead, including performing with Metallica at Lemmy's 50th birthday party. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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50: The Artist 50:53

2y ago50:53

50:53

Lifelong Motörhead fan and visual artist, Tom Huck had the break of a lifetime when he was commissioned personally by Lemmy to create some art pieces for the band. Tune in to hear his stories from fandom to realising their artistic vision with him. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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49: The Collector And Tour Tech 30:23

2y ago30:23

30:23

Avid Motör-fan, Mike Robertson had a random, chance phone call with Lemmy that turned into a long standing friendship and job on the road as part of the crew. Tune in to hear his stories from the road with Motörhead and check out his blog too - obsessivemotorhead.blogspot.com. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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48: The Backline Roadie 50:47

2+ y ago50:47

50:47

Lifelong Motör-fan, Glenn Williams' devotion to the band from early on ended up with him being a roadie for their backline company and even repairing Lemmy's bass guitar on occasion. Here he tells his tales from the road and working with the biggest PA's in the world. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…

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47: The Label Manager 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

40:27

Silver Lining Records/Motörhead Music are home to Motörhead's last studio albums and some great live records. On this episode, head honcho Rod Kukla looks back on working with the band on those seminal records from their catalogue and the soon to be released, expanded reissue edition of Bad Magic, 'Seriously Bad Magic'. Hosted by Howard H Smith. Se…

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46: Slim Jim Phantom - Headcat 34:25

2+ y ago34:25

34:25

Rockabilly drummer extraordinaire Slim Jim Phantom made his name in the Stray Cats in the 80's when he also first met Lemmy. His friendship lasted on for years and they formed a band to play the rock n'roll they love, Headcat. Here he reminisces about his lifelong friendship with the great man. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https:…

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Sheer 112 - CJ Thorpe-Tracey (Chris TT) 28:44

2+ y ago28:44

28:44

We're joined by author and musician, CJ Thorpe-Tracey on this week's Sheer Isolation. His loyal fanbase know him better as Chris TT. Over two decades, Chris released ten albums and over a hundred songs. The Huntsman Comes A-Marchin' was frequently covered by Frank Turner in his early days of touring. Chris has now published his first book - Buried …

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45: Motörhead x Mövember 44:57

2+ y ago44:57

44:57

You may have seen or even taken part in last years Motörhead x Mövember campaign and grown a Lemmy Mo for the charity. This episode we have co-founder, Travis Garone on to talk about his love of the loudest band on earth and the amazing charity work they do and how you can get involved this year. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Sheer 111 - Kieran Moore 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

28:45

It's about time we interviewed the man behind Sheer Music on this show! In this episode Jon talks to Kieran... He tells us how he caught the bug for organising and promoting live music, how he's spent close to 20 years supporting Wiltshire's venues and festivals, and also tells us what he's planning to do next! We play a couple of new tunes courtes…

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44: Dave Ingram - Benediction 40:17

2+ y ago40:17

40:17

Vocalist and death metal legend, Dave Ingram has been a lifelong Motörhead fan after first seeing them on Top Of The Pops in the 80's. Tune in to hear how the loudest band in the world influenced him over the years, both musically and culturally. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

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Sheer 110 - Jimmy Watkins (Future of the Left) 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

28:47

We're playing out Part 2 of our Jimmy Watkins interview this week. Previously, Jimmy was telling us about how he set up the Running Punks - an online community which supports mental health by combining music and running. This week he talks more about his previous incarnations - including his time playing in alt-rock band Future of the Left, and the…

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Sheer 109 - Becky Baldwin (Mercyful Fate) 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

This week on Sheer Isolation we're joined by Mercyful Fate bassist, Becky Baldwin! That is THE Mercyful Fate - the iconic Danish metal 80s band. Originally from Trowbridge, Becky will soon be joining the band as they tour America; filling in for their usual bassist, Joey Vera. She tells us how this once-in-a-lifetime chance came about thanks to her…

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Sheer 108 - Jimmy Watkins Pt.1 (Running Punks) 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

Our guest on Sheer Isolation this week competed for Team GB in the 800 metres, and was in Welsh alt-rock band Future of the Left. But those stories will be told another time... This week, Jimmy Watkins is talking to us about a series of YouTube videos he made, and how they led to the creation of a new running club with a difference. Jimmy created R…

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43: The Lemmy Stoke statue sculptor 46:48

2+ y ago46:48

46:48

Lemmy has been immortalised in statue form at many places, Hellfest and Wacken being the most well known. Now, sculptor Andrew Edwards is lobbying to get his statue erected in Lemmy's birth town of Stoke. Tune in to hear about his campaign and his devotion to Motörhead over the decades. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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Sheer 106 - Nathan Gregory (Hartmoor Merch) 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

Every band needs merch. Corporate events need merch. People love buying merch! Our guest on this week's Sheer Isolation has been making merch for local and international artists for years. Nathan Gregory runs Hartmoor Merchandise from North Wiltshire - primarily printing T-shirts and the like, but if you want a logo put on something, he can help. H…

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Sheer 105 - Johnny Black 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

40 years ago, our guest on this week's Sheer Isolation was hanging out with the likes of The Beach Boys and Tammy Wynette, and writing features for magazines such as Smash Hits! Johnny Black has gone from village life in rural Scotland, to the bustle of London's music industry in the 80s, and now lives among the rolling hills of Wiltshire. In this …

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Sheer 104 - Danny Kitainik (Serenity Audio) 28:46

3y ago28:46

28:46

Our guest on this week's Sheer Isolation is a sound and electronics engineer who's travelled the world over four decades designing, operating and repairing some seriously large and expensive sound desks and speakers! These days, Danny Kitainik is the man behind a modest little production company in Wiltshire, Serenity Audio. But Danny was behind ma…

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42: Motörhead Fan Stories pt.3 33:36

3y ago33:36

33:36

On this episode, avid Motörhead fan Mike Ward tells his fascinating story of how a chance meeting with Fast Eddie Clarke ended up with him going for a cuppa around his house and helping out his band. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…

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Sheer 103 - Dave Hartland (Cotswold Sculpture Park) 28:45

3y ago28:45

28:45

It's not very often you come across a chap who has built his own amphitheatre so he can showcase live music and theatrical performances in his garden. But that's exactly what Dave Hartland has done at the Cotswold Sculpture Park. He's spent nearly three decades turning a field of weeds in the surroundings of the Cotswold Water Park into a unique tr…

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Sheer 102 Thom Belk - (Brown Street) 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

Our guest this week on Sheer Isolation has his finger on the pulse of Salisbury's music scene. Thom Belk has been organising music nights in the city for over 15 years. He's currently in charge of the entertainment at Brown Street - a new venue on the site of The Chapel. Thom tells us about their plans for extending Brown Street, and how Salisbury …

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41: The Lemmy Hellfest statue sculptor 17:11

3y ago17:11

17:11

This year at Hellfest in France a huge statue of Lemmy was unveiled as their tribute to Motorhead. On this episode the sculptor Caroline Brisset is the guest who tells the story of how it was commissioned and built. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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Sheer 101 - Oliver Phipps (Wharf Theatre) 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

Our guest on this week's Sheer Isolation is Oliver Phipps from the Wharf Theatre in Devizes. This historic building next to the Kennet & Avon Canal has been putting on stage shows for decades. It's recently undergone a major refurbishment and is opening it's doors to new audiences, offering more inclusive events and introducing youngsters to the wo…

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40: The Video Producer 31:21

3y ago31:21

31:21

Motörhead's career was long documented in video form across their career, in both promotional videos or long form live concert films. This episode's guest, Geraldine Geraghty produced a few of them and share's her memories of directing film for the loudest band on earth. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…

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Sheer Isolation 98 Harry Steele (Unthnkble) 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

We're talking to Harry Steele from Unthnkble on this week's Sheer Isolation - a Somerset based production company which specialises in creating music videos. Harry tells us about a recent project he worked on at Mick Jagger's house, and how he's hoping to expand into even larger productions with bigger budgets in years to come. He also tells us how…

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39: Lemmy The Producer - Evo From Warfare 33:51

3y ago33:51

33:51

It's a little known fact that Lemmy occasionally stepped behind the mixing desk and produced music for other people. One such band was Warfare and their album Metal Anarchy. Main man Evo shares his stories of working in the studio with the great man on this episode. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Sheer Isolation 97 Dom Allan (Scavenger Music) 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

Taking upcycling to a whole new level... we're joined on this week's Sheer Isolation by a chap who makes new guitars out of old pianos! Dom Allen from Scavenger Music reclaims materials from deceased uprights that are traded in at the music shop All Instruments in Westbury to save the whole piano going to landfill. He uses the salvaged timber to pr…

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38: The Tribute Band - Motörheadache 32:23

3y ago32:23

32:23

Since Motörhead disbanded when Lemmy sadly passed, many tribute bands have emerged to fill the void and continue to play their immortal songs live. On this episode we talk to Motörheadache frontman Rob Campbell who has been blowing eardrums across the UK since 2003. He discusses his love of all things loud and have Lemmy & Eddie up on stage with hi…

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Sheer Isolation 95 - Kat Jones (Pseudonym Magazine) 28:46

3y ago28:46

28:46

Our guest on this week's Sheer Isolation sets out to prove that print media isn't dead, by producing her own community publication. Kat Jones created Pseudonym Magazine after moving to Wiltshire from London, and realizing there was a gap in the market to promote the region's underground arts scene. Her team of volunteers are now working on the nint…

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Sheer Isolation 94 - Phil Moakes (Visual Radio Arts) 28:45

3y ago28:45

28:45

On this week's Sheer Isolation we talk to Phil Moakes from Visual Radio Arts in Devizes. VRA is an independent studio where local musicians and bands can record live sessions of original tracks with both professional quality sound and high definition, multi-camera video. Phil tells us how the session recordings began in the early days of Frome FM, …

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37: The Iron Fist Film Maker 27:33

3y ago27:33

27:33

Back in 1982, Motörhead's manager tasked young film maker, Nick Mead with making an intro film to be screened before their stage entrance on the Iron Fist tour. The result was the band dressed as knights battling in woodlands in true Spinal Tap style. Here Nick tells the hilarious stories from the filming of this mini-movie. Presented by Howard H S…

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Sheer Isolation 93 - Lee Laverack 28:45

3y ago28:45

28:45

Lee Laverack has taken to stages throughout the world, in front of packed venues and stadia for more than a decade, and yet he's never had a chart hit. That's because he's the guy who sets up instruments, mops up spilt beers mid-performance and says those most famous words in the world of rock; "Check One Two". Lee joins us on Sheer Isolation this …

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