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22 Grand Pod

22 Grand Pod

Revisiting a heady era for British guitar music – 2001-2008 – via new interviews with the bands & people who were there.---------------------------------Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:Early access to any main pod episodes plus the following Patreon-only series: The 00's Deep Dive, Legend or Landfill, My Favourite 00's Songs & more!

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  • 143 episodes
  • Updated July 18
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Episodes143

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  • Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min

    Steve Ludwin on discovering Good Shoes & much much more

    What do you do when you can't find any members of Good Shoes to come on the pod? You get the guy who discovered them and end up with the most unpredictable episode to date. No way this one gets monetised on YouTube lol. (Recorded 2023) ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 9, 2025 · 2 hr 48 min

    Joel Cox - Good Shoes

    Finally a Good Shoes member is on the pod. Joel joins me for an extensive deep-dive into one of the best cult bands of the era and I get a chance to apologise for us nearly wrecking one of their gigs back in the day.. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 20, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    Gemma Clarke of Babyshambles on joining Dustin's bar mitzvah

    Gemma and Dave are on the pod as we look ahead to their upcoming gigs and have an extensive ramble chat.. @dustins_bar_mitzvah ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 19, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    Battle (part two)

    Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts. https://www.instagram.com/thisisbattle.band/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 12, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Battle (part one)

    Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts. https://www.instagram.com/thisisbattle.band/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

    Roddy Woomble - Idlewild

    Roddy is on the podcast as we look back on 30 years of the band and answer your questions. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min

    Paul Stokes - NME

    Between 2005-11, Stokesie, in his own words: worked on the news desk at NME (print, online, radio, TV) for four years as editor, then took a role managing the brand, running the NME Awards and creating all the online video output for the iconic music title - We deep dive all that & more! ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/Between 2005-11, Paul, in his own words: worked on the news desk at NME (print, online, radio, TV) for four years as editor, then took a role managing the brand, running the NME Awards and creating all the online video output for the iconic music title - We deep dive all that & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 8, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

    Brian Christinzio - BC Camplight

    On the cusp of releasing his new album, Brian is on the pod as we discuss his struggle in the 00s to success in the 10's and beyond via a move to Manchester from America. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 4, 2025 · 20 min

    Backstage Interview: We Are Scientists (Leeds Temple Newsam)

    Video version on YouTube ---------- Take the 22 Grand Pod survey: http://bit.ly/grandpod-survey 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 18, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    Tom Greatorex - Black Wire

    Tom is on the podcast as we look back at his time in Black Wire, his take on the 00's scene & NME culture and what he deems to be the stand out album of the era.. Recorded 2023 - For some reason I gatekept this for Patreon and YouTube, not sure why lol. ----- Take the 22 Grand Pod survey: http://bit.ly/grandpod-survey 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 11, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    Philip Morais - The Rakes (Manager)

    Phil is on the podcast as we take a look at how he became The Rakes manager early doors and went from there to form a career in music. Recorded summer 2024. ----- Take the 22 Grand Pod survey: http://bit.ly/grandpod-survey 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    Lindsay Melbourne - Photographer/Film Producer

    Lindsay is on the podcast as we look at how she went from being a fan on thelibertines.org and being in a band herself to becoming a prominent music photographer. Recorded Summer 2024. ----- Take the 22 Grand Pod survey: http://bit.ly/grandpod-survey 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get: The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened. My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day. Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill. Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's. Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal. Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.