Best Peter Squires Podcasts (2024)

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How To Win A US Election, Part II 44:28

44m ago44:28

44:28

The political masterminds are joined by Chatham House's Dr Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss the state of American democracy, the gender gap between US voters, and the chances of violence in the wake of the presidential election. Does Kemi Badenoch know which voters she'll be pursuing at the next election? And will increasing tuition fees damage Keir Sta…

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How To Avoid A Budget Blunder 42:37

7d ago42:37

42:37

The budget is at last upon us, and political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Hugo Rifkind to discuss how to manage such a crucial political and economic event. They also discuss the perils of political rallies, where Labour's obsession with 'working people' comes from, and why liberals love Diet Coke. If you…

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How To Manage The News Cycle 54:18

10d ago54:18

54:18

We're answering your questions on the podcast this week, including - was it easier to manage the news agenda in the Blair and Cameron years? Will some Conservative MPs think about defecting under a new leader? And... whack-a-mole or guacamole, what's it all got to do with mushy peas? If you've got a message, voice note or a cover version of the the…

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How To Win A US Election 41:59

15d ago41:59

41:59

We're in the final weeks of the race for the White House, and it could all come down to the votes of fewer people than it takes to fill two Taylor Swift concerts. Peter, Polly, Danny and Hugo are joined by Rest Is Politics US co-host Katty Kay to look at the latest on the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Just how tight are the polls,…

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How To Shake Up Downing Street 42:30

30d ago42:30

42:30

Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein are back - now with added Hugo Rifkind. There's a lot to catch up on since they last met - including what's really going on with Sue Gray's departure from Number 10, Morgan McSweeney's leadership style, the saga of Starmer's suits, and is the Tory leadership contest a genuine clash of ideas? I…

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#349 Bam Margera (Jackass) & Matthew Pritchard (Dirty Sanchez) 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

An Evening with Bam Margera & Matthew Pritchard. Live in Dublin. Recorded 22/04/024 Follow me on Facebook / Instagram: @mattstocksdj My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted o…

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#348 Bam Margera (CKY/Jackass/Viva La Bam/Pro Skater) 1:22:51

2M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

An Evening with Bam Margera. Live in Belfast. Recorded 21/04/24 Follow me on Facebook / Instagram: @mattstocksdj My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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#347 Mike Squires (Ugly Kid Joe/Loaded/Duff McKagan/Peter Hook & the Light) 1:29:03

2M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

We're rapidly approaching the end of Series Four of Life In The Stocks, at which point the podcast will be going on hiatus. I hope you've enjoyed this recent run of guests and conversations. The main thing that strikes me as I prepare to take a break from the show - and as I look back on all the people I've been lucky enough to interview over the y…

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#346 Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger/Buckcherry/Fear/MD.45/22 Jacks) 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Kelly LeMieux from Goldfinger and Buckcherry is my guest for Episode 346 of Life In The Stocks. Kelly is one of the most enthusiastic and stoked people I've met through music. His positive energy is infectious and he's got a great attitude towards both life and the business. We get into the full scope of it here, from the early days of the Electric…

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#345 Brant Bjork (Kyuss/Fu Manchu/Mondo Generator/Vista Chino/Stoner/Solo) 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Life In The Stocks Episode 345 features legendary low desert musician and stoner rock stalwart, Brant Bjork. This conversation with Brant explores the history of the desert rock movement and the story of Kyuss. We also discuss Brant's time in Fu Manchu, Vista Chino, Stoner, The Low Desert Punk Band, and his myriad of solo records. It's hard to thin…

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#344 Pete Stahl (Scream/Wool/Goatsnake/Earthlings?) 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Here's another man that's led a rich and multifaceted life. Pete Stahl is probably best known as the lead singer in Scream, the Virginia hardcore band for which Dave Grohl drummed before joining Nirvana. But Pete has sung in a plethora of musical projects - Wool, Goatsnake, Orquesta del Desierto, The Desert Sessions, Earthlings? - and toured with t…

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#343 Zander Schloss (Circle Jerks/The Weirdos/Joe Strummer/Solo) 1:19:35

3M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Musician, actor and composer Zander Schloss has led an incredibly interesting life. And we cover as much of it as time permits in this episode of Life In The Stocks, from his break in the music and film industry to his brief stint in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, his longstanding friendship and creative relationship with Joe Strummer, and his time in …

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#342 Joey Castillo (Circle Jerks/The Bronx/Zakk Sabbath) 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

The punk rock legend and gentleman Joey Castillo returns for his second appearance on Life In The Stocks this week. The Bronx, Circle Jerks and Zakk Sabbath drummer - plus a dozen other bands - joins me to discuss the aforementioned bands and his timelines and involvement with all of them, plus side notes like the time he tried out for Guns N' Rose…

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#341 Millie Manders (Solo Artist) 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

I first met Millie Manders ten years ago. I saw her performing at a Scroobius Pip Presents night in Camden, and I was so impressed I invited her to come and record an interview and live session for my short lived Punk Show on the equally short lived Team Rock Radio. Since then, I've watched Millie build her career up from scratch and grind away as …

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#340 Lily Meff (The Meffs) 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Lily Meff from The Meffs joins me for Episode 340 of Life In The Stocks. The Meffs are not only one of my favourite UK bands around right now, they are also two of my absolute favourite people. I've shared the stage with the band a couple of times - on tour with Sonic Boom Six and for NOFX's final London shows - and we've had the chance to hang out…

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#339 Jon Snodgrass (Solo Artist) 1:19:50

3M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

Jon Snodgrass doesn't like to call himself a solo artist. He prefers to think of himself as "solo with a bro." He's full of all sorts of bumper sticker philosophies like this, and we get into a myriad of them during the course of this conversation. It also gets quite personal and emotional towards the end. There is no one quite like Jon Snodgrass, …

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#338 Johnny Marriott (Pet Needs) 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Joining me for Episode 338 of Life In The Stocks is Johnny Marriott from the band Pet Needs. Unbeknownst to me, Johnny has been listening to the podcast for years, so it was a pleasure to welcome him onto the show as a guest. Pet Needs are one of my favourite new UK bands, and their productivity is astounding: since the pandemic they've released th…

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How To Make Starmer A One-Term PM 43:44

4M ago43:44

43:44

As the Conservatives get ready for a lengthy leadership campaign, how long could take to get back into a position where they can win - could it happen as soon as the next election, and how do they best oppose the government in the meantime? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein look at the lessons from hi…

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#337 Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic) 1:19:25

3M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Sam McTrusty from Twin Atlantic is my guest for Episode 337 of Life In The Stocks. I was one of the first people in the world to play Twin Atlantic on the radio back in the Kerrang! days, and I was a big champion of the band in the lead up to the release of their second album, Free. But I've not really seen or spoken to Sam since that time, so it w…

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#336 Bobby Nerves (Bad Nerves) 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

Bobby Nerves from the excellent not-new-but-could-very-well-be-new-to-you band Bad Nerves joins me for Episode 336 of Life In The Stocks to discuss the band’s ten year trajectory to get to where they are now, touring with The Darkness and The Hives, how Bobby is building himself up to be a frontman in the same vein as Justin Hawkins and Howlin’ Pel…

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How To Deal With JD Vance 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

Donald Trump has picked JD Vance as his running mate and looks on course to return to the White House. How is the UK Government preparing for Trump 2.0, and does it matter that the foreign secretary once called him a ‘neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath’? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorle…

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#335 Eric Nally (Foxy Shazam) 1:07:41

4M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

My guest for Episode 335 of Life In The Stocks is one of the greatest frontmen alive. And his band are perhaps the most criminally overlooked rock 'n' roll group on the planet. I'm talking about the enigmatic Eric Nally from Foxy Shazam, who I'm so thrilled to welcome onto the podcast. We have a lot to discuss, from working on the self-titled Foxy …

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#334 Alisyn Camerota (Broadcast Journalist) 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

American broadcast journalist, political commentator and published author Alisyn Camerota joins me for Episode 334 of Life In The Stocks to discuss her memoir Combat Love, which is out now on Rare Bird Publishing - the same publication company that put out my two books, Life In The Stocks Volume One & Volume Two. As well as her book, we also talk a…

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How To Whip Your New MPs 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

It's the first week of the next election campaign, and new MPs are arriving in Westminster in their hundreds. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to find out how the parties will manage the new intake. They also discuss the balance of power in what's left of the Conservative Party, Liz…

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#333 Brittany Elliott (Artist) 1:27:04

4M ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Multi-disciplinary artist and all-round awesome human being Brittany Elliott joins me for Episode 333 of Life In The Stocks. I first met Brittany on the Kiss Kruise in 2022 and we became fast friends. In this conversation that you're about to hear, we talk about meeting on the Kiss Kruise, Brittany's love of music and all things rock n roll, how sh…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: How To Win The NEXT Election 47:07

4M ago47:07

47:07

The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley in front of a live audience to unpack the election and look forward to the next four years. Who can rescue the Conservative Party, how influential will Nigel Farage be, and can they predict Keir Starmer's first U-turn? Send questions, comments and vo…

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#332 Josh Fleming (Vandoliers) 1:20:32

4M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Josh Fleming from the Vandoliers joins me for Episode 332 of Life In The Stocks. This episode was recorded back in February when we were on tour together with Bowling For Soup and Less Than Jake. I have such fond memories of that tour, and I'm grateful for Josh's friendship and company and the conversations we shared on the road, both on and off th…

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How To Stay Up For Truss 37:02

4M ago37:02

37:02

Election night is nearly here, but which seats will the political masterminds be keeping an eye on as the results start flooding in? Could Liz Truss provide the next 'Portillo moment'? Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to try to predict what surprises the night might have in store, and to give their verdict o…

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#331 Frank Turner (Solo Artist) 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Welcome to Life In The Stocks Episode 331. This is Frank Turner's third official appearance on the podcast. Here, we break down Frank's recording output now that he’s ten albums in, and dissect all the peaks and valleys of his solo career and how the music industry has evolved during that time, including the rise and infiltration of social media. W…

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Q&A: How To Replace Joe Biden 23:47

4M ago23:47

23:47

After Joe Biden's calamitous performance in the first US presidential debate, will the Democrats have to replace him as their candidate for the White House? The political masterminds Daniel Finkelstein and Polly Mackenzie join Matt Chorley to answer your questions, including how to be authentic in politics and when is the right time to launch a lea…

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How Not To Talk About Brexit 40:22

5M ago40:22

40:22

It's the subject that none of the parties want to talk about - why hasn't Brexit played a bigger part in the election campaign so far? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley as the podcast passes one million downloads. They discuss whether we'll ever rejoin the EU, whether a Keir Starmer …

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#330 Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) 1:31:53

4M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

I've got an extra special guest joining me for Episode 330 of Life In The Stocks. It's my dear friend Lzzy Hale from Halestorm. I've known Lzzy for 13 years, but this is her first official appearance on the podcast - the Soundtrack Apocalypse episode during the pandemic doesn't count! And we make up for lost time by diving right into it. We discuss…

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Q&A: How Not To Bet On Politics 23:15

5M ago23:15

23:15

We're answering your questions in another bonus episode, including: Does someone at Conservative HQ have a bet on the party being wiped out? If Labour wins, will it keep MPs at Westminster all summer while the Tories are in disarray? And who will win the 2034 election? Political masterminds Daniel Finkelstein and Polly Mackenzie join Matt Chorley t…

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#329 Mike Kroeger (Nickelback) 52:18

5M ago52:18

52:18

Mike Kroeger from Canadian multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback joins me for Episode 329 of Life In The Stocks to discuss life in the band people hate to love. Check out the excellent new documentary of the same name, which is out now. It's an honest, engaging and entertaining peak behind the curtain of one of the world's biggest and most be…

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How To Oppose A Supermajority 38:01

5M ago38:01

38:01

As ministers admit on the airwaves that a Conservative victory looks unlikely, how will a small Tory rump in Parliament oppose a new Labour government? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt to look back at what happened in the aftermath of the 1997 Labour landslide, and to consider which way the…

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Q&A: How Starmer Is Measuring The Curtains 23:35

5M ago23:35

23:35

With Reform UK now ahead of the Conservatives according to one poll, how should Rishi Sunak respond? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson and Daniel Finkelstein think the prime minister could electrify the campaign by tackling Nigel Farage head on. They join Matt Chorley to talk about whether the polls could still shift before July 4, and whet…

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How Trump Will Win 41:31

5M ago41:31

41:31

We've got a special guest on the podcast this week, with American pollster and strategist Frank Luntz joining Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie, Daniel Finkelstein and Matt Chorley to discuss why Joe Biden is in trouble in the race against Donald Trump, and why the Tories are facing a Canadian-style wipeout. Was it wise for Rishi Sunak to head to a …

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#328 Jesse Fischer (Photographer) 1:19:45

5M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Photographer and graphic artist Jesse Fischer joins me for Episode 328 of Life In The Stocks. We have a fascinating chat about skateboarding and punk rock, the rise and peaks of those movements, developments in technology and the music industry, how the scenes and society have changed, the lasting legacy of those early punk bands and Jesse’s favour…

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Q&A: How To Get D-Day Wrong 23:14

5M ago23:14

23:14

The podcast is going twice-weekly for the rest of the campaign, with the political masterminds answering your questions. First up today, how did Rishi Sunak get it so wrong when he decided to leave the D-Day ceremony in France early? Can being a good constituency MP save you from defeat? And what's the point of canvassing? Send questions, comments …

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#327 Winston Smith (Artist) 1:38:33

5M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

It's been a lone time since I've had a visual artist on the show, and I'm thrilled to welcome agitprop artist, illustrator, record sleeve & band logo designer and master of the medium of collage, the iconclastic Winston Smith as my guest for Episode 327 of Life In The Stocks. We discuss all things art, creativity, counter-culture, punk rock, and Wi…

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#326 Kid Congo Powers (The Gun Club/The Cramps/Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds/Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds) 1:17:25

5M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Cult rock 'n' roll guitar slinger Kid Congo Powers joins me on Life In The Stocks this week for Episode 326 of the podcast. We discuss his upbringing as a Mexican American in East LA in the 1970s, playing in The Gun Club and the genius of Jeffrey Lee Pierce, creativity, experimentation, addiction & recovery, the inspiration and lasting legacy of Po…

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How To Fight Farage 39:41

5M ago39:41

39:41

How will Nigel Farage's decision to stand as a candidate for Reform UK affect the election result, and can things get any worse for Rishi Sunak? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss the chances of a Conservative implosion, Peter's last-ditch plan to replace Sunak with Penny M…

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How To Dodge A Dodgy Candidate 49:50

5M ago49:50

49:50

The race is on to get candidates in place for the general election, with the Tories having to deal with more MPs announcing their departure by the day. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss who the parties will pick, and who they’ll come to regret. And has Rishi Sunak’s campai…

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#325 John "Swami" Reis (Rocket From The Crypt/Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes/Solo) 1:00:37

6M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

We've got a very special guest on the show this week. Joining me for Episode 325 of Life In The Stocks is John Reis aka Speedo aka The Swami from Rocket The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, The Sultans, The Nightmarchers, Back Off Cupids, Plosivs, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and more. The singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, DJ and …

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: How To Call An Election! 28:14

6M ago28:14

28:14

It's happened. Rishi Sunak has announced the General Election for 4th July - as predicted by Danny in the last episode of the podcast. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt for an emergency episode, recorded at the Podcast Show in London. Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@theti…

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How To Pull Off A Political Stunt 41:04

6M ago41:04

41:04

The long election campaign is well underway, and politicians are vying for attention with eye-catching photocalls, speeches, visits and stunts. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein explain what happened when Blair and Brown shared an ice cream, when Ming Campbell pointed down the toilet, and when Danny w…

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#324 Jen Razavi (The Bombpops/Solo) 1:33:25

6M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

Life In The Stocks Episode 324 features Jen Razavi from The Bombpops. I first met Jen last summer at SBAM festival in Austria. We've shared many great conversations since then, culminating in the podcast that you're about to hear. We discuss creativity, vulnerability, self-expression, personal development, online presence, the greater purpose, grat…

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#323 Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop) 1:22:20

6M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

We also discuss Stacey’s upbringing and history with depression and addiction, and her non-profit organisation The Sidewalk Project. And we get into her battle with cancer and overcoming that whole ordeal. Finally, we talk about the new Bad Cop record and Stacey's upcoming guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum, tickets for which you'll find here: ht…

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How To Tell When The Game's Up 41:15

6M ago41:15

41:15

Is there a point in an election campaign when you realise that the game is up and you're going to lose? And can you admit it when it happens? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss whether Rishi Sunak has another roll of the dice, why Polly planned for a coalition that never ha…

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#322 Chris Catalyst (Sisters of Mercy/Ugly Kid Joe/Solo) 1:11:02

6M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

The Yorkshire tri-factor that began with Joe Elliott three weeks ago is now complete, as renowned gun for fire, underground guitar god, singer-songwriter, solo artist and all-round nice bloke Chris Catalyst joins me for Episode 322 of Life In The Stocks. Chris has played with everyone from the Sisters of Mercy and Ghost to The Wildhearts and Ugly K…

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