Best Damon Albarn Podcasts (2024)

Actress Zawe Ashton joins Gemma Cairney to the talk about how she spends her leisure time shopping in retail parks and how these seemingly menial non-artistic places calms her. Born in Hackney in London, Zawe attended Manchester University School of Theatre, where she gained her degree in acting. Her portrayal of Vod in Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong…

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Damon Albarn 32:39

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Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.By BBC Radio 6 Music

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Kristin Hersh on snakes 31:58

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Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.By BBC Radio 6 Music

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Sir Paul Smith on cycling 24:44

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Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.By BBC Radio 6 Music

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THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS: The Cass Browne Interview 1:15:16

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At long last Dillon and Trevor sit down with Gorillaz lore mastermind Cass Browne for an epic tumble down memory lane. They talk cancelled Gorillaz movies, where Phase 3 was going before it all came crashing down, and what goes into a Brompton cocktail. It's an unforgettable episode that mustn't be slept on. The cup that runneth over; return of the…

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LEFT HAND HARUKA METHOD: The Haruka Kuroda Interview 44:42

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On a heartwarming and emotional episode, this week we talk to Noodle's voice actress, the delightful Haruka Kuroda! Learn about Gorillaz tour bus bathrooms, what Noodle's accent says about her personality, and what the hell was happening behind the scenes in phases 4 & 5. You're gonna fall in love with Haruka; she's the best.…

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Santigold on interior design 37:16

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Santigold is the moniker of Philadelphia-born musician and producer Santi White. She released her debut album Santogold in 2008, followed by Master of My Make-Believe in 2012. She has since collaborated with the likes of Jay Z, Q Tip, Kanye West, Beastie Boys and Lykke Li. She joins Gemma at the Wallace Collection in London to talk about her loves …

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Michael Stipe on photography 37:35

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Gemma Cairney continues a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. For this programme Gemma joins R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe at the ICA in London to discuss his love of photography. He studied photography…

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Theresa from Warpaint on science 31:24

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Gemma Cairney continues a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. For this programme Gemma joins Theresa “TT” Wayman from LA band Warpaint at the Science Museum in London to discuss how she discovered a lov…

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Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting 35:55

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Gemma Cairney begins a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. For this programme, Gemma joins Jason Williamson - one half of Electro punk duo Sleaford Mods. Named by Iggy Pop as 'undoubtedly, absolutely, d…

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Amazing Grace 1:00:54

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In November 2017 Gemma Cairney went for dinner with the iconic singer Grace Jones. Known for her formidable personality, Gemma was nervous of what she would get. But instead of being fierce, she found Grace funny, warm, and great company over dinner. As part of Hear Her, we revisit that conversation in podcast form. Grace talks about growing up in …

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Laurie Vincent from Slaves 38:23

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Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, innovators, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. This week Gemma visits Laurie Vincent, best known as one half of the Kent punk band Slaves whose have been building up their following writing s…

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Goldie 34:30

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The Leisure Society is a series presented by Gemma Cairney, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. The weekly show will discover how each person's passions influence what they create beginning with musician, DJ and visual artist Goldie. Aft…

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Tracey Emin 31:47

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Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. This week Gemma joins Turner Prize nominated artist Tracey Emin at one of her favourite haunts in her home town of Margate, the Shell Grotto. D…

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Kelley Deal 30:09

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Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. This week Gemma joins Kelley Deal lead guitarist with The Breeders, in a wool and craft shop, where she describes how she swapped her heroin ha…

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Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle 32:35

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Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for. This week Gemma visits the home of Cosey Fanni Tutti, performer from avant-garde group Throbbing Gristle, whose art and music inspired a genera…

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Welcome to The Leisure Society 1:53

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Gemma Cairney explores the hidden hobbies and passions of our cultural icons.By BBC Radio 6 Music

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KnK 06 - An intimate meal with Gary 17:33

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We thought Gary should cook for US now. This cosy podcast shows what happens with experimental cooking and experimental socialising.By Katie and Kim's Kitchen

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KnK 05 The Business Review 10:34

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A year in and it's time we had a look at things. What we do well - help the community with our food and friendship. What we do badly - hmm, don't know, you work it out...And we've changed our image as we're year on in.subscribe to our podcast feed https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-and-kims-kitchen/id904587817?mt=2Podcasts produced by Gary F…

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Knk 04 : Journeys by Doughnut 14:39

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Life is a journey, a place for discovery and experimentation. Exploration can be as simple as trying to make a doughnut. Through a simple journey of discovery life's secrets and mysteries are often revealed. And sometimes they're not...subscribe herehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-and-kims-kitchen/id904587817?mt=2Produced by Gary at event…

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KnK 03 : Damon Albarn 13:24

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Winter is a time for cosying in with hearty food and loved ones, simple cooking and chat.But sometimes pickles can be social as well as edible.This Podcast contains rich food and rich language. subscribe herehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-and-kims-kitchen/id904587817?mt=2Produced by Gary at eventsinsound.com…

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KnK 02 : Baking, Boobs and Making Do 17:02

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Part 2 of The Kitchencast, We're in our new Kitchen, we're not sure what it is, a cafe / restaurant / drop-in.Whatever, we can cook, we're good at it, and thats all that matters.Katie bakes sourdough bread, and we talk...Please make comments, subscribe, follow and interact - there's much more to comesubscribe herehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast…

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Not Enough Salt 13:36

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Conversations around food and cookingPeople say you can hear us before you see us. Now you can hear us without even seeing us.We have an uncontrollable excitement for food and cooking, and anything that goes along with it. We'd like to share this with you, and talk a bit about some of the things we love...We've made this podcast of us cooking a cou…

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Womack, Albarn, and Russell: Meet the Musicians 24:10

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"The Bravest Man In The Universe" is soul legend Bobby Womack’s first album of original material in eighteen years. Co-produced by Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and XL Recordings founder/owner Richard Russell, the album is an electronic, secular, gospel collection that features one of soul’s greatest singers.…

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Womack, Albarn, and Russell: Meet the Musicians

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Hallelujah Monkeyz: A Gorillaz Fancast

Hallelujah Monkeyz: A Gorillaz Fancast

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The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

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Katie and Kim's Kitchen

Katie and Kim's Kitchen

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Kathy Burke 41:08

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Bonnie Greer at the British Museum 38:41

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Ben Watt birdwatching 36:17

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Zawe Ashton on shopping 39:58

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Damon Albarn 32:39

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Kristin Hersh on snakes 31:58

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Sir Paul Smith on cycling 24:44

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THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS: The Cass Browne Interview 1:15:16

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LEFT HAND HARUKA METHOD: The Haruka Kuroda Interview 44:42

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Santigold on interior design 37:16

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Michael Stipe on photography 37:35

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Theresa from Warpaint on science 31:24

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Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting 35:55

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Amazing Grace 1:00:54

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Laurie Vincent from Slaves 38:23

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Goldie 34:30

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Tracey Emin 31:47

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Kelley Deal 30:09

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Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle 32:35

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Welcome to The Leisure Society 1:53

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KnK 06 - An intimate meal with Gary 17:33

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KnK 05 The Business Review 10:34

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Knk 04 : Journeys by Doughnut 14:39

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KnK 03 : Damon Albarn 13:24

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KnK 02 : Baking, Boobs and Making Do 17:02

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Not Enough Salt 13:36

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Womack, Albarn, and Russell: Meet the Musicians 24:10

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