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Shooting Our Mouths Off

Liam Walker & Laura Dean

A podcast for James fans, by James fans.

Welcome to Shooting Our Mouths Off, the podcast dedicated to celebrating James – the music, the moments, and the community around one of the UK’s most beloved bands.

Hosted by lifelong fans Laura Dean and Liam Christopher Walker, each episode takes a closer look at everything James: from album deep dives and live show memories to band history, fan culture, and the ways their music continues to connect people across generations.

Expect lively conversation, personal stories, and plenty of passion – plus special guests with unique ties to the band, sharing their own perspectives and experiences.

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September 30 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 12 - Pleased To Meet Saul
Ahead of James' Australia and New Zealand tour, we had the pleasure of catching up with Saul. He looks back on the year so far and ahead to returning Down Under, reveals how he ended up mastering so many instruments - and answers the burning question: does he still have his Lollapalooza dress?
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September 9 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 11 - Stats Are The Answer
We're picking up right where the UK arena tour left off with a deep dive into the setlist stats - covering everything from the most-played tracks to surprise guest appearances. Plus, we catch up on a busy summer of touring and look ahead to the upcoming Australia and New Zealand dates, where the band will be performing Laid in full.
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May 15 · 45 min
Episode 10 - Saving Grace
We recently asked what you’d like to hear more of on the podcast, and a lot of you said you enjoy listening to fans share their journeys with james. So for our latest episode, we sat down with Grace - one of the younger faces in the fan community.
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March 27 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 9 - Too Old For Hamlet, Too Young For Lear
New episode! We’re joined by lifelong fan Alexia, who shares her journey with james - from first discovery to crossing borders for live shows. We also dive into the ‘Nothing But Love’ compilation and look ahead to the arena tour.
Dec 28, 2025 · 46 min
Episode 8 - Three Fans Chatting - Part 2
It's time for Part 2! We’re back with more from Dave Brown, James expert and founder of One of the Three. Tune in as we continue our deep dive into and the making of ‘Nothing But Love - The Definitive Best Of’!
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Dec 16, 2025 · 42 min
Episode 8 - Three Fans Chatting - Part 1
We're wrapping up 2025 on a high with our next podcast, where we’re joined by James expert and One of the Threefounder, Dave Brown.
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Dec 4, 2025 · 54 min
Episode 7 - This Charming Marr
In our first deep dive into artists connected to James, we travel back to 1985, when James supported The Smiths, and follow the thread right up to the present day - fresh from our recent trip to see the guitar legend in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Munich. We chat about how we each discovered his music, our favourite tracks, his remarkable list of collaborations, and what's next for him.
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Nov 24, 2025 · 54 min
Episode 6 - Go Wild
Fresh off a show at the Carlton Club in Manchester on Saturday night, we sat down with Andy and Richard to hear all about the gig, their new EP Go Wild, what’s next for Spaceheads, and more. Plus, Richard treats us to an exclusive live snippet from one of their latest tracks.
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Nov 18, 2025 · 45 min
Episode 5 - Come Home
Our latest episode features the wonderful Andy Diagram! With James finishing their Latin American tour, we caught up to talk road stories, the upcoming compilation, and his Manchester show with Spaceheads.
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Oct 26, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 4 - Across The Pond, Across The Setlist
In this episode, we explore how ‘Laid’ has stood the test of time - reinvented for the stage and full of surprises. We also dig into every track performed alongside the album on the band’s recent North American tour, revealing which songs showed up most and which were rare one-time gems.
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Sep 17, 2025 · 39 min
Episode 3 - Destiny Calling
With James one-third of the way through their North American tour, it's the perfect time to reflect on the journey so far. In this episode, we dive into the venues, setlists, and surprise songs, plus what we're still hoping to hear. We also chat about our upcoming trip and reveal some surprising (and uncultured) movie confessions from Liam.
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Sep 8, 2025 · 40 min
Episode 2 - How Was It For You?
In Episode 2, we dive into the 2025 Summer Tour, which launched at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 30th April and wrapped up in style at Sheffield's Rock N Roll Circus on 31st August. We chat about our favourite shows, some of the stunning venues the band played, standout support acts, and plenty more along the way. Like what you hear? Subscribe now and follow us on socials to stay connected.
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Sep 2, 2025 · 23 min
Episode 1 - What's It All About?
Ever fallen in love with a band whose music seems to soundtrack your whole life? For us, that band is James. In the very first episode of Shooting Our Mouths Off, we introduce ourselves and share how we first discovered James, why their music has meant so much to us over the years, and what inspired us to start this podcast. We also give you a taste of what’s coming up in future episodes: from deep dives into classic albums and unforgettable live shows, to conversations with fellow fans and special guests who’ve had their own unique connections with the band. Like what you hear? Subscribe now and follow us on socials to stay connected.

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