Best Danny Lennon Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Rutherford looks back at 60 years onstage and the art of cheap rock theatre 26:00

30m ago26:00

26:00

This one starts with memories of Genesis at Farnborough Tech in 1972 – Batwings? Fox heads? - looks back at school bands and the early ‘70s and ends with the current Mike & the Mechanics tour. But it mostly centres on the first live shows Mike Rutherford ever saw and played which features … … his mum making him wash the Brylcreem from his hair befo…

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SNP38: What is Quality Sleep? 22:11

36m ago22:11

22:11

Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode,…

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Mike Scott of the Waterboys remembers the shows that inspired him 16:08

42m ago16:08

16:08

The Waterboys’ new album comes with the magnificent title ‘Life, Death & Dennis Hopper’ and the band start touring in May. Mike Scott looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played and the performers he watched closely, which involves … the Stones “when they were still dangerous” and the connective genius of Mick Jagger, Dennis Hopper’s l…

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624: Shoulder Health for High Performers: How to Avoid Pain and Stay in the Game 19:23

12m ago19:23

19:23

Ever wake up with a stiff shoulder that won’t go away? Or feel pain when lifting, reaching, or even sleeping? Shoulder pain isn’t just an annoyance—it can wreck your workouts, sleep, and quality of life. In this episode, Ted shares a step-by-step plan to keep your shoulders strong, mobile, and pain-free—so you can keep training, traveling, and livi…

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Interview: Tim Norman and Kit Klarenberg: The Sturgess Inquiry and the "novichok" narrative 1:36:05

2d ago1:36:05

1:36:05

Independent journalists Kit Klarenberg and Tim Norman have conducted significant investigations into the alleged 2018 assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer turned British spy, and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, England. The episode also covers the related death of Dawn Sturgess in nearby Amesbury, which wa…

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The lost world of teenage love songs – and the best pop song ever written! 47:16

37m ago47:16

47:16

In eager pursuit of dance and merriment, we dust down the current events. Which this week involves …. … are teenagers no longer in love? And what does this mean for pop music? … are people better musicians now than 40 years ago? And is that because you can get online tutorials explaining how to play everything? … Paul McCartney taking two buses acr…

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Nik Kershaw remembers Live Aid, snoods, fingerless gloves & a sudden male-female audience shift 27:04

44m ago27:04

27:04

Someone else we put on the cover of Smash Hits 40 years ago who’s touring in 2025! He’s playing European festivals, ‘80s packages, dates with his band and a string of solo shows billed as ‘Musings & Lyrics With Nik Kershaw’, and talks to us here about the first gigs he ever saw and played, which involves … … a bad case of Imposter Syndrome. … how t…

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Gang Of Four’s Jon King now sees the comedy in their endless self-sabotage 52:24

1h ago52:24

52:24

Gang Of Four’s moment was dramatic but brief. It was littered with times when the future seemed impossibly bright before disaster crept up with a cosh in their relentless “refusal to do the obvious”. Being a musician, he points out, is a ridiculous life best not taken seriously. His memoir ‘To Hell With Poverty!’ rightly describes itself as “rich w…

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#556: Can We Restore the Gut Microbiome Through Dietary Changes? – Anissa Armet, PhD 1:06:28

1d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

There is research suggesting that industrialization has significantly altered the composition of our gut microbiota, with certain microbial species now absent in many industrialized populations. Given the known associations between gut microbiome diversity and health, researchers have begun investigating whether restoring lost microbial species and…

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Has politics eaten entertainment? What’s ‘perfect sound’? Plus Brian James & how to make a speech 55:34

2d ago55:34

55:34

Tyres pumped, engine cranked, chromework winking in the Springtime sun, the two-man conversational jalopy sets off on its weekly spin and visits … … the day America broke the news and showed its dark side. … Brian James RIP and Stiff’s brilliant ad campaign for the first Damned album: “Play it at your sister!” … has entertainment been dwarfed by wo…

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623: Transform Your Health with Tiny Habits: A Proven Formula for Sustainable Change 23:49

2d ago23:49

23:49

The biggest lie in fitness is that you just need more discipline. In this episode, Ted reveals why motivation isn’t the problem—and how tiny habits are the real key to lasting health and fitness success. Learn how to make exercise and healthy eating effortless with a simple, science-backed formula that actually works. Listen now!…

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FOP 141- Johnathan Hayes 1:10:14

5d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Interview with Johnathan Hayes of Devil Master, SCARAB, Final Resting Place, and Dead on Your Feet. Support the show

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Film-maker Denny Tedesco on dad’s old band The Wrecking Crew and new doc “Immediate Family” 24:06

6d ago24:06

24:06

We’re long-time admirers of Denny Tedesco’s “Wrecking Crew” doc which celebrated the studio musicians of 60s Hollywood, the unseen hands who can be heard on all those Beach Boys and Spector hits. Now he’s done something similar with the musicians who were so much part of the success of James Taylor, Carole King and Warren Zevon in the next decade i…

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Lennon & McCartney seen in a fresh, stirring and original new light by Ian Leslie 44:21

7d ago44:21

44:21

Ian Leslie posted his ‘64 Reasons To Celebrate Paul McCartney’ in 2020 and the viral reaction to its piercing and original points encouraged him to write ‘John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs’. Do we need another Beatles book? We do if it’s this one! It’s exceptionally good and highly recommended. The conventional wisdom for decades was that John was…

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#555: What Should the Dietary Guidelines Say? – Prof. Christopher Gardner 59:29

8d ago59:29

59:29

Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated based on the latest scientific evidence to help shape national nutrition recommendations. A panel of experts was assembled to review the existing research, evaluate new findings, and provide recommendations that will inform the next edition of the guidelines. One of the committee members inv…

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622: The Myth of the "Best" Exercise for Low Back Pain: What the Research Really Says 21:09

9d ago21:09

21:09

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet most advice online is outdated or just plain wrong. In this episode, Ted breaks down why there’s no magic exercise for low back pain, what the latest research really says, and how to find a personalized approach that actually works. Listen now!…

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The threat of AI, the appeal of Gene Hackman & the filthy glamour of Exile On Main St 54:01

9d ago54:01

54:01

In which we pedal the conversational tandem uphill and down dale, like a rabbit through the pea-vine or a turkey through the corn, stopping for moments of reflection which include … … “If someone wants to steal your music, it means your music’s worth stealing.” … cats, birdsong: spot the ‘silent track’ by Kate Bush. … when Gene Hackman smiles, be v…

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Graham Fellows, “the comedy of the underdog” and inventing John Shuttleworth and Jilted John 26:09

13d ago26:09

26:09

We first saw Graham Fellows as Jilted John on Top of the Pops in 1978 and we’ve followed his characters ever since, especially drawn to the keyboard-prodding, car-coated John Shuttleworth and his deathless pop anthems ‘Pigeons In Flight’, ‘Up And Down Like A Bride’s Nightie’ and ‘I Can’t Go Back To Savoury Now’. Graham talks here about how and why …

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#554: Crucial Ideas for Understanding Nutrition Science 1:13:12

16d ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Understanding the complexities of diet-disease relationships requires a nuanced approach to nutritional science. Unlike other scientific disciplines, nutrition research often grapples with the inherent challenges of studying dietary patterns and nutrient intakes in free-living populations over long periods. The cumulative effects of dietary exposur…

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621: How to Boost Your VO2 Max with a Training Method You’ve Never Heard Of 18:34

16d ago18:34

18:34

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that VO2 max is one of the strongest indicators of longevity and peak health. And you’ve probably also heard about Zone 2 training and HIIT protocols like the 4x4 method as the go-to strategies for improving it. But what if there’s a more effective and easier way to boost your VO2 max th…

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Eternally cool rock stars, the Bond takeover and remembering Rick Buckler 57:36

16d ago57:36

57:36

As sinister autocrats stroke Persian cats in shark-pooled underground bunkers, their bony fingers reaching for the nuclear button, we shake another Vodka Martini and reflect on the week’s events, among them … … Amazon buys Bond: but isn’t the essence of 007 its droll and unimpressible Britishness? … and haven’t the lunatics taken over the asylum? C…

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FOP 140- Danny Coggins 1:37:44

25d ago1:37:44

1:37:44

Interview with Danny Coggins of Condition 1 and RNRG Presents Support the show

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4Tims - Bayern Munich 1 - 1 Celtic - Reaction as Celts eliminated from UCL 59:56

19d ago59:56

59:56

SIGN UP TO THE CELTIC POOLS AND GET A FREE HENRIK LARSSON BOOK - Direct Debit Sign Up The Celtic Pools Weekly Lottery is still only £1 each week and you could win up to £25,000! All net proceeds donated to the Academy. Join today and receive the Henrik Larsson book currently retailing at £20. In this episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, we break down C…

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Justin Hayward – ‘60s package tours, lost profits & the highpoint of the Moody Blues 28:32

20d ago28:32

28:32

Nights In White Satin - 260 million streams on Spotify - is still the central plank in the set Justin Hayward’s touring in October. He talks to us here about the first shows he ever saw and played, the ballroom circuit of the mid-’60s remembered in particularly vivid detail and involving the odd burst of song - “My kind of town, Great Yarmouth is ……

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Your guided tour of David Bowie’s London with Paul Gorman’s stories about its key locations 55:16

22d ago55:16

55:16

No musician is more closely associated with London or left more footprints than Bowie, and you can trace its influence on his life and work (and vice versa) through a series of landmarks from the suburbs to the centre. Author and curator Paul Gorman has just published an annotated street-map – David Bowie’s London - listing the places that played a…

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Eddi Reader - busking, singing radio jingles and “men you put on the shoulder-pads for” 40:27

22d ago40:27

40:27

We first saw Eddi Reader singing with the Gang Of Four on Whistle Test in 1982. This eventful pod traces her story from seven kids in a two-bedroom council flat (“me in the toilet with a guitar singing Your Cheating Heart”), to the Scottish folk clubs, busking with circus acrobats on the Left Bank, to radio jingles, life as a backing singer and the…

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#553: Healthy Habits for Fertility and Reproductive Health – Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD 40:58

22d ago40:58

40:58

This episode focuses on the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle, and women’s health, with a particular emphasis on managing complex conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Registered dietitian Marjorie Nolan Cohn shares insights from over two decades of clinical practice, highlighting the importance of a…

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Can Celts pull off miracle in Munich? 23:50

30d ago23:50

23:50

The lads are back to dissect a massive week for Celtic! They reflect on the Hoops’ valiant 2-1 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich at a roaring Celtic Park, where the team showed heart and fight against the European giants. There’s also a look at the routine 3-0 league victory over Dundee United, keeping the domestic momentum rolling. But all eyes ar…

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The Ultimate Body Reset: How Jeff Overcame Workout Burnout & Diet Confusion to Drop 30 lbs in Just 3 Months 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

Jeff, a 44-year-old wealth advisor, was stuck in the fitness hamster wheel—CrossFit, Keto, fasting—yet no lasting results. Then, he made one key shift: working smarter. In just 3 months, he dropped 30 lbs and unlocked a sustainable path to lifelong health. In this episode, he reveals what finally worked. Don’t miss it! If you want to watch Jeff’s t…

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Why all great pop stars are cartoons, Bowie doing mime and people whose voices we’ve never heard 46:29

23d ago46:29

46:29

Passing the Dutchie 'pon the left-hand side, we sift through this week’s events, rants and theories which absorbingly include … … that Drake v Kendrick Lamar beef in full! … was Bowie only as good as his collaborators? … Kingmaker, Toploader, Feeder, Slayer, Longdancer, Widowmaker …. has there ever been a good band with a name ending ‘-er’? …… seei…

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Celts continue to run riot domestically and Maeda cleared to play against Bayern Munich - Preview! 30:56

29d ago30:56

30:56

The 4 Tims are back with another packed episode! We break down Celtic’s dominant 6-0 win over Dundee and the 5-0 demolition of Raith Rovers, as the Bhoys continue to fire on all cylinders. There’s also plenty of laughs at Rangers' shock Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park—who doesn’t love a good cup upset? But all eyes are on Europe as we preview Cel…

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#552: Diet & Sleep Interactions – Marie-Pierre St. Onge, PhD 41:04

29d ago41:04

41:04

Over the past couple of decades, renowned researcher Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge has uncovered fascinating links between how we sleep and what we eat, revealing how these two lifestyle factors influence energy balance, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. In this episode we’ll explore Dr. St-Onge’s findings on sleep regularity and its associ…

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Bob Marley in London, Chappell Roan’s outburst & records that sound best in the dark 45:21

1M ago45:21

45:21

Direct from the Government Yard in Trenchtown where, over cornmeal porridge by a log wood fire, the events of the week are gently appraised, among them … … how Bob Marley, the Walker Brothers, the Byrds, Hendrix, Ramones, Blondie and Nirvana “got the dust of England on their boots”. … Chappell Roan’s demands for “a living wage” in a business built …

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620: The Truth About Metabolism, Fat Loss & Strength Training for Longevity with Dr. Mike T. Nelson 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

Think your metabolism is slowing down with age? Struggling to balance strength training, fat loss, and recovery? In this episode, Ted sits down with Dr. Mike T. Nelson to debunk metabolism myths, explain metabolic flexibility, and reveal how to train smarter for longevity. Learn the key strategies to optimize your metabolism, get stronger, and stay…

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FOP 139- Thomas Pearson 2:16:07

1M ago2:16:07

2:16:07

Interview with Thomas Pearson of Foundation. Support the show

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The rise of David Bowie and the Spiders From Mars through the eyes of Woody Woodmansey 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

The teenage Woody Woodmansey was offered the job of under-foreman in the Vertex spectacle factory in Hull but then got a call from Bowie inviting him to move to London and play drums on his new album - “plus food and somewhere to stay”. It took him all weekend to decide. And involved some cultural readjustment when he did. 56 years later he’s a fou…

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So Long, Marianne Faithfull plus the Shipping Forecast as read by Nick Cave 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

In a courageous stand against AI technology, a pair of old lags communing via two cocoa tins and a piece of string attempt to put the rock and roll world to rights. Which this week involves … … what David saw in the HMV record store in Oxford Street “that shook me to the ground”. ... music that only works played loud. … Marianne Faithfull - there’s…

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4TimsWeekly - Daizen Dazzles in Motherwell and Celts underwhelm on Deadline Day 38:49

1M ago38:49

38:49

In this episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, we break down Celtic’s commanding 3-1 victory over Motherwell at the weekend, where Daizen Maeda put in a sensational performance, and Jota marked his return to the Hoops with a dream goal. We also react to the massive Champions League playoff draw that sees Celtic set to face European heavyweights Bayern Mu…

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