
EP.254 - JESSICA KNAPPETT WITH MUSIC FROM DAUDI MATSIKO LIVE @ YORK THEATRE ROYAL, 2024
25 July - 1 hour 16 mins explicitAdam talks with British writer, actor and comedian Jessica Knappett live on stage in York and in the second half, describes his perfect day for Jessica's podcast. There's also music from British Ugandan musician Daudi Matsiko
Conversation recorded in front of an audience at the Theatre Royal, York on 28th May, 2024
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Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell and Becca Bryers for additional editing on this eisode
Thanks to our podcast tour crew, especially Ben Saunders, Richard Walsh, Analisa Lembo and Phil Turner
Podcast illustration by Helen Green
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EP.256 - COLIN GREENWOOD
explicitAdam talks with British musician and photographer Colin Greenwood about playing bass for Radiohead and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, his memories of the crumbling buildings and spooky stately homes where Radiohead recorded OK Computer, Kid A and In Rainbows, some favourite Radiohead basslines, what it's like to play live with the band, and what people can expect from their forthcoming European shows. Colin also asks Adam what his problem with photographs is, especially after the publication of his Radiohead photo book, How To Disappear, now available in deluxe, limited edition form, signed by all the band. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 25 April 2025 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for additional editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green Pre-order Adam's album 'Buckle Up' with limited signed artwork Order Adam's book 'I Love You Byeee' EXCLUSIVE NORD VPN DEAL Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 2 EVENTS AT MANNINGTON BOOK BASH: I LOVE YOU, BYEE WAFFLE & NIGEL PLANER INTERVIEW, 27th September, 2025 ADAM IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMIRA AHMED @ WIMBLEDON BOOKFEST, 10 October, 2025 ADAM AT THE LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, 26 October, 2025 MORE LINKS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 22 mins
5 September Finished

EP.255 - DAVID BYRNE
explicitAdam talks with American musician, author, director and co-founder of Talking Heads, David Byrne, about Reasons To Be Cheerful, biking in London and New York, outsider music, his new album Who Is The Sky, songwriting, music videos, dancing and memories. List of the song clips used in the introduction on Adam's website HERE Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on June 10th, 2025 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for additional editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green Pre-order Adam's album 'Buckle Up' with limited signed artwork Order Adam's book 'I Love You Byeee' NORD VPN EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 2 EVENTS AT MANNINGTON BOOK BASH: I LOVE YOU, BYEE WAFFLE & NIGEL PLANER INTERVIEW, 27th September, 2025 ADAM IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMIRA AHMED @ WIMBLEDON BOOKFEST, 10 October, 2025 ADAM AT THE LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, 26 October, 2025 TALKING HEADS LINKS AND PICS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 31 mins
29 August Finished

EP.253 - SQUID
explicitAdam talks with the members of celebrated English 5 piece Squid about band dynamics, whether they belong to the genre 'Ramen Rock', working with 'Windmill scene' producer Dan Carey, sweary shop assistants, the perils of playing pissed, and a very deep philosophical question. They also play a couple of songs from their recent album Cowards. Plus, Adam considers the dismayed response to a video he recently uploaded to his YouTube channel. Conversation and live music recorded face-to-face at Pony Music Studios on 2nd April, 2025 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support Podcast illustration by Helen Green Order Adam's book 'I Love You Byeee' Pre-order Adam's debut album 'Buckle Up' DONATE TO MSF PIC AND RELATED LINKS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 3 mins
10 July Finished

EP.252 - GUZ KHAN (LIVE)
explicitAdam talks with British comedian, actor, and writer Guz Khan about parenthood, accents, languages, chatting shit and getting banged, how older Asian men respond when a prankster moans in their ears, and Guz demonstrates a dramatic strategy for getting Adam on Taskmaster. CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE Conversation recorded live at Manchester's Albert Hall on 7th June, 2024 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell and Becca Bryers for additional editing. Thanks to our crew in Manchester, especially Dan, Liam and Katie, Ben and Richard. Podcast illustration by Helen Green Order Adam's book 'I Love You Byeee' PICS AND RELATED LINKS (ON ADAM'S WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 15 mins
30 June Finished

EP.251 - DECLAN McKENNA
explicitAdam talks with English singer/songwriter Declan McKenna about not going off the rails, why classic music can sound boring, why Robin Williams' best film was 1 Hour Photo and keeping your head in the music industry. Declan also performs an acoustic version of his track Elevator Hum. Recorded face-to-face in London on 11th April, 2024 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green PRE-ORDER SIGNED VINYL OF 'BUCKLE UP' PICS AND RELATED LINKS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 mins
22 June Finished