Best Gary Parsons Podcasts (2025)

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S9E14: Alan Parsons joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 56:03

10h ago56:03

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome sound engineer, producer, and musician Alan Parsons to the podcast. Alan was an integral part of some of the defining moments of music history from the recording of 'Abbey Road', to 'Dark Side of The Moon'. He also enjoyed great success with his own group the Alan Parsons Project. June sees the 50th …

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

32m ago57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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Filmmaker Gavin O’Connor: Theatre Rat 1:10:02

3d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Filmmaker Gavin O'Connor joins Rob Lowe to discuss casting Kurt Russell in the classic hockey film "Miracle," his collaborations with Ben Affleck, working with Keri Russell on "The Americans," the genius of Paul Newman, favorite Broadway performances, his new film "The Accountant 2," and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at Y…

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TFTES 320 50:37

3d ago50:37

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A short, special episode this week, with Bobby Best: In Memoriam. Eight good friends of Bobby - Giggsy Hand, Mark Butler, Mark Turner, Mick Byrne, George Kelly, Robert Goggins, Jim Conroy and Mick McCarthy share their memories of the great man.By Gary Parsons & Karl Reilly

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S9E13: Luke Pritchard from The Kooks joins Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp 1:01:07

5d ago1:01:07

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This week on Rockonteurs, we are delighted to welcome Luke Pritchard from The Kooks to the show. The Kooks were formed in Brighton in the mid 00s and their 2006 debut album ‘Inside In, Inside Out’ sold 2 million copies in the UK alone. Their follow up ‘Konk’ was another UK No.1 album and they are enjoying a new resurgence as social media has made t…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

6d ago1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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Jason Isaacs: TV Dad 55:55

10d ago55:55

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Jason Isaacs and Rob Lowe are fighting over Patrick Schwarzenegger! The “White Lotus" and "Harry Potter" actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss his brushes with injury on the set of “White Lotus,” the Duke University controversy, his belief in ghosts, TV kids vs. your real-life kids, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.…

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TFTES 319 1:45:19

10d ago1:45:19

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There's a recap of the home wins over Waterford and Cork, Pico's fatherhood and Greener's 100 Club, and the Members Corner with Rovers website and internet pioneers Paul Thomas and Gerry Matthews, and a cameo from Forkie on the SRFC Ultras forum (2018 replay). Christine Allen reports on the women's team, including another Ruesha Littlejohn free kic…

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Homecare Redefined: Award-Winning Care from Two Stellar Siblings with Amrit Dhaliwal and Kam Gill #109 44:20

10d ago44:20

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Walfinch is a thriving homecare franchise which blends entrepreneurial ambition with family-focused care. Who better to care for families than a family business? Amrit Dhaliwal and Kam Gill are siblings on a mission to bring their award-winning care to more, and help those that they support to thrive. Entrepreneurialism and family care is deeply ro…

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

12d ago1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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S9E12: Leland Sklar joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 1:22:15

14d ago1:22:15

1:22:15

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bass player to the pod. But not any bass player, this guy has worked with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Toto, and is the bassist in The Immediate Family - plus he is the owner of the greatest beard in music (sorry Billy) it’s Leland Sklar. If you enjoy this episode,…

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TFTES 318 2:21:19

16d ago2:21:19

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We got the Galway trip from the perspective of two different buses, and an inevitable 14th consecutive win out west, and a new edition of the TFTES Hotline with Jimmy Maguire, Dunster, Aidan O'Reilly, Dean Creevey, Eoghan Rice, Macdara, The Gent and The Hogg.By Gary Parsons & Karl Reilly

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Fortune Feimster: Oktoberfest with Arnold 53:50

17d ago53:50

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Fortune wants to enjoy some cigars with Rob and Arnold! Comedian, actress, and "Handsome" co-host Fortune Feimster joins Rob Lowe to discuss their mutual friend Arnold Schwarzenegger, the North Carolina accents in “White Lotus,” her hilarious (and disastrous) marriage proposal, why she has no interest in mixing comedy and politics, and much more. M…

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384: The 1943 Murders of Dr. Roy & Mae Hunt w/ Christena Stephens 56:26

19d ago56:26

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On a nearly moonless night in October 1943, a single gunshot rang out in Littlefield, Texas. A prominent Texas doctor and his wife were found bound, shot, beaten, and murdered. The only witness: their five-year-old daughter, who was bound to silence and refused to speak about what happened for 70 years. Christena Stephens is my guest, and her book …

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S9E11: PP Arnold joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 1:11:10

21d ago1:11:10

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome PP Arnold to the show. She is a true ‘Soul Survivor’ and her career is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode she chats to Guy and Gary sharing some incredible stories of her life in music. From a chance opportunity to join Ike and Tina Turner, to working with the Small Face…

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TFTES 313 1:37:58

22d ago1:37:58

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We talk the Shels and Sligo games, Rory, Roddy and Ian Harte. There's an interview with St Pat's fan 'Dodge' as Rovers look for their first league win of the season on Friday night.By Gary Parsons & Karl Reilly

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Titus Welliver: Save the Robots 50:39

24d ago50:39

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Harry Bosch himself, actor Titus Welliver (star of the hit shows “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy”), joins Rob Lowe to discuss the glory days of New York City nightlife, singing with John Lennon as a kid, the time Titus almost left acting, watching your children find their passions, and how a bit of luck led him to the iconic role of Harry Bosch. Plus, R…

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By Royal Decree: The Kids’ Clothing Brand Fit For a (Future) King with Rachel Riley and Rose Jouanneau #108 49:57

24d ago49:57

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When Prince George was crowned on GQ’s ‘Best Dressed Men’ list aged 4, it’s in no small part to this week’s guests, Rachel Riley and Rose Jouanneau! Rachel created her namesake clothing brand for children, and both she and her daughter are committed to creating magical moments for kids, and becoming a part of every family’s story. Join us for a cha…

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TFTES 317 1:15:22

25d ago1:15:22

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We've got one of the worst games of all time against Derry and one of the most interesting editions of the Members Corner ever with Lighting Designer Steven Douglas joining us in the Lair. Steven has toured with the Killers, Hozier and The Corrs for many years and worked with a number of famous performers all over the world.…

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S9E10: Rod Argent joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 55:20

28d ago55:20

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome an artist who continues to enjoy a career that spans 5 decades. Founder of The Zombies and Argent, it’s Rod Argent. Rod met his fellow Zombies at school and shares tales of their musical coming together as he went from the bands intended lead singer to keyboardist with former Rockonteur Colin Blunsto…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson 1:04:21

27d ago1:04:21

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(Original pub date: 3/11/20) While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an a…

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Benji and Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte): Gentleman at All Costs 58:09

1M ago58:09

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It’s a bro-fest when Rob and the Madden brothers get together! Rob’s good friends Benji and Joel Madden (founding members of the rock band Good Charlotte) join Rob in-person in Santa Barbara to discuss male friendship, their three incredible wives (Sheryl Lowe, Cameron Diaz, and Nicole Richie), music, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the sh…

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TFTES 316 3:40:39

1M ago3:40:39

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It's the beginning of the 2000s series with Brian McKenna and Tony O'Dowd, who was a goalkeeper at the club for the five seasons covered in another special show recorded at the Four Provinces Pub. From Santry to Bertie turning the sod to Odra and a dry cleaners' bill, we've got it all in this deep dive into Hoops history.…

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S9E9: Graham Nash joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome a true legend to the show. Musician, singer and songwriter Graham Nash. It’s impossible to understate his impact on the music we love and the influence he has had on us and so many others. We could do a whole episode on his time with The Hollies, let alone Crosby, Stills and Nash and…

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383: The Mysterious Disappearance of Molly Zelko w/ Rod Kackley 57:54

1M ago57:54

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only her shoes and signs of a struggle left as evidence that something sinister had likely happened to he…

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Chazz Palminteri: The Original Bronx Tale 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Actor Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Modern Family) joins Rob Lowe to discuss taking his career into his own hands, his work with Robert De Niro, his beloved Yankees, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. You…

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TLC Sport: The Clothing Company Behind 4 Decades of Iconic Empowerment with Sara Hanna and Charlotte Ayoub #107 59:14

1M ago59:14

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At the heart of the TLC Sport story are a mother and daughter whose passion for empowering the women who wear their clothing is felt in every thread… The mission remains just the same now as when they were founded in 1984, for their customers to feel confident in their clothes and in themselves, and we’re delighted to see how this works today as Sa…

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TFTES 315 2:11:43

1M ago2:11:43

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We talk the win in Drogheda with Ed McGinty's injury-time penalty save, and, in an international week there's another double author feature with "Shades of Green" by Chris Lee, and "Lansdowne Road", co-written by Gerrard Siggins. The 30th anniversary of the Lansdowne Road Riot passed by recently, so Ger, along with four Rovers fans - Bill Gleeson, …

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382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber 1:19:31

1M ago1:19:31

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On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nancy Clem, who happened to be involved in some extremely shady business dealings with Jacob Young at th…

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S9E8: Nik Kershaw joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome Nik Kershaw to the show. Nik chats to Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his early influences growing up in Ipswich, his meteoric rise in the 80s, his incredible barnet, playing Live Aid, and his continued delight to be touring with his own shows and the much-loved 80s revival festivals. Find out more abou…

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Adam Scott: Ben Wyatt & Chris Traeger Reunite! 47:07

2M ago47:07

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It’s a “Parks & Rec” reunion! “Severance” star Adam Scott joins Rob Lowe to discuss shooting the second season of the hit Apple show, their memories together on the set of “Parks & Rec,” why Rob loves Adam’s fashion sense, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call…

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TFTES 314 2:38:29

2M ago2:38:29

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We talk our first league win of the season against St Pat's, and although we're a week late for International Women's Day and World Book Day, Hannah Dunne interviews Rovers players Melissa O'Kane and Fiona Owens ahead of the women's team's first home game in Tallaght on Saturday, and there's a double author feature with two Rovers fans who have wri…

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S9E7: Bryan Ferry joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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It’s a big one this week on Rockonteurs, we are delighted to welcome Bryan Ferry to the podcast. Join Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt as they meet up with Bryan at his studio in London to discuss his new album ‘Loose Talk’ with Amelia Barratt which is coming out on March 28th. We also take a deep dive into his early musical influences such as seeing Bill H…

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381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials…

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Robert Wagner: Old School Hollywood 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Rob Lowe's impression of Robert Wagner was so good that Mike Myers included it in “Austin Powers 2!” The legendary Robert Wagner joins Rob Lowe to talk about their decades-long friendship, his bond with Frank Sinatra, his experiences working with Spencer Tracy and Paul Newman, the secret to staying sharp and happy at 95 years old, and much more. Ma…

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Generational Lessons on the Whole Family Business Lifecycle with Gary & Lucy Beckwith #106 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

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Gary Beckwith has had an extraordinary business journey, one from which every generation of any family firm can learn… From firing his father in order to grow the business, to working with his children, to maintaining a love for his business even after selling it, the story of City Cruises’ Founder Gary, and his daughter Lucy, is steeped in emotion…

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S9E6: Gary and Guy welcome Andy Partridge to Rockonteurs 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome singer, song-writer, producer and XTC frontman Andy Partridge to the show. He chats to Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his early influences, his difficult childhood and how he thinks the Monkees are underrated! He also talks about how those early influences helped shape the sound of XTC. Find out more a…

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380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell 59:27

2M ago59:27

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My guest today is Dr. Amy Helen Bell, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London". She shares accounts of the terror, tragedy and crime experienced by Londoners during the blackout and the blitz in 1940s wartime Britain. More about the author here: https://amyhelenbell.com/ Interested in revisiting the serial killers mentioned i…

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Kristin Davis: Safari Memories 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Kristin and Rob made a movie together in Africa! “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis joins Rob Lowe to talk about their experience shooting the Netflix movie “Holiday in the Wild” in Zambia and South Africa (featuring snakes, sharks, lions, and elephants), her incredible animal activism, why they both signed up for the thriller “Atomic Train” in …

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TFTES 312 3:19:05

2M ago3:19:05

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We've a lot to catch up on but the first hour and a half relates to tonight's game against Shelbourne at Tolka Park, with some chit chat about recent podcasts, the LIST OF HATRED, starting XI and predictions and an interview with League of Ireland legend Mark Rutherford, who played for both clubs. There's penalty shootout heartbreak in our Conferen…

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TFTES 311 1:56:15

2M ago1:56:15

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It's the fifth and final part of our 1990s series with Justin Mason and Tommy Tormey. We relive the 1998/99 season, with a guest appearance from Jim Conroy about being in Turkey in the summer of '98. We talk the FAI Super Cup, Jason Sherlock's helicopter, the hole in the net at Oriel Park and more, before a new era under Damien Richardson in Santry…

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