Best Mark Pearson Music Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Elliott Evans (a.k.a ‘Alternate Marty’ / ‘Ensemble’) 46:37

24d ago46:37

46:37

It’s been about a year since our last cast interview… but we’re BACK! ⚡️ The phenomenally talented Elliott Evans who currently plays Alternate Marty and many other residents of Hill Valley in Back to the Future The Musical in the West End recently joined us for a little chat! With just a few weeks left in Hill Valley, we discussed Elliott’s path to…

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Interview with Will Haswell (a.k.a ‘Dave McFly’ / ‘Alternate Marty’) 1:12:03

1y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Will Haswell is one of the original cast members of Back to the Future The Musical. He’s currently appearing at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End where he’s played Dave McFly, Sam Baines, Slick, Asbestos Guy(!) and Alternate Marty. Will was involved in some of the early workshops for Back to the Future The Musical before joining both the Ori…

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Interview with Cory English (a.k.a ‘Doc Brown’) 1:00:32

1y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Cory English joined the West End cast of Back to the Future The Musical as Doc Brown at the Adelphi Theatre in London for 6 weeks in November 2022 before taking over the role in March 2023. In this interview Cory shares some great stories about how he got into theatre, how he landed this part, how he developed the character, some of the challenges …

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Interview with Jordan Benjamin (a.k.a ‘Goldie Wilson’) 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

55:03

Jordan Benjamin joined the West End cast of Back to the Future The Musical as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry at the Adelphi Theatre in London in August 2022. Jordan talked to us about how he got into acting and musical theatre, his audition experience, how he approached his two different roles, what it was like to perform for Magic at the Musicals …

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Interview with Katie Pearson (a.k.a ‘Clocktower Woman’) 1:09:03

2y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Katharine Pearson is one of the original cast members who played the iconic Clocktower Woman for the World Premiere of Back to the Future The Musical in Manchester and the multi-award-winning Original West End Cast production at the Adelphi Theatre in London. She also covered the role of Lorraine Baines for multiple performances until leaving the O…

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Interview with Rosie Hyland (a.k.a ‘Lorraine Baines’) 51:14

2y ago51:14

51:14

Rosanna Hyland is one of the original cast members from the multi-award-winning Back to the Future The Musical. She developed the role of Lorraine Baines during the original workshops, performed during the World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House, and is now appearing at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Rosie generously gave up some fr…

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BONUS: Interview with Bob Gale, Roger Bart and Olly Dobson from 21st February 2020 10:05

2+ y ago10:05

10:05

As it’s been two years since the opening of Back to the Future The Musical in Manchester, we thought we’d take you back in time with a little bonus episode… Fresh from attending the World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House on 20th February 2020, Daz Chadderton was invited to the XS Manchester studio the very next morning to interview Bob Gale, …

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Interview with Hugh Coles (a.k.a ‘George McFly’) 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

37:09

Hugh Coles is one of the original cast members from Back to the Future The Musical, who took on the role of George McFly for the original workshops, performed during the World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House, and is now appearing at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Hugh took a short holiday in December and generously stopped eating …

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Interview with Mark Oxtoby (a.k.a ‘Strickland’) 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

Mark Oxtoby is one of the original cast members from Back to the Future The Musical at the Manchester Opera House and the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. He regularly plays the parts of Strickland, Mayor Red Thomas, Lou Caruthers, and the bum… but he also understudies for the role of Doc Brown, which he performed for the first time at the mus…

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Interview with Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard 43:54

3y ago43:54

43:54

Music legends Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard kindly joined the admins of the Back to the Future The Musical Fans Facebook group to have a chat and answer questions about writing the music and lyrics for Back to the Future The Musical and recording the upcoming Original Cast Recording album. Recorded: 7th October 2021 Originally released to YouTube…

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Interview with Bob Gale: Part II 27:41

3y ago27:41

27:41

Bob Gale kindly joined the admins of the Back to the Future The Musical Fans Facebook group to have a chat and answer questions about Back to the Future The Musical. WARNING: Contains minor spoilers about Back to the Future The Musical. Recorded: 24th June 2021 Originally released to YouTube: 9th July 2021…

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Interview with Bob Gale: Part I 36:02

3y ago36:02

36:02

Bob Gale kindly joined the admins of the Back to the Future The Musical Fans Facebook group to have a chat and answer questions about Back to the Future The Musical. WARNING: Contains minor spoilers about Back to the Future The Musical. Recorded: 24th June 2021 Originally released to YouTube: 6th July 2021…

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Q&A with Bob Gale 36:03

4y ago36:03

36:03

The admins of the Back to the Future The Musical Fans Facebook group had the opportunity to put some questions about the musical to none other than Bob Gale! Recorded: 18th October 2020 Livestreamed to Facebook: 25th October 2020 Originally released to YouTube: 1st November 2020

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Q&A with Aidan Cutler (a.k.a. ‘Biff Tannen’) 36:23

4+ y ago36:23

36:23

Aidan Cutler (a.k.a. ‘Biff Tannen’) answers our questions about Back to the Future The Musical. This was originally broadcast live to the Back to the Future The Musical Fans Facebook group on Tuesday 28th April 2020. This version has been edited and any spoilers have been removed. The original and unedited video which includes spoilers is available…

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Paul McKenna talks to Chris Pearson 17:31

4+ y ago17:31

17:31

Anxious about Covid-19? Worried about over-eating or smoking too much whilst stuck in self-isolation? Need some guidance to de-stress? World renowned hypnotherapist Paul McKenna joins Chris Pearson on Greatest Hits to offer help and advice.By Manx Radio

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Rab Noakes talks to Marc Tyley 9:05

5y ago9:05

9:05

Rab Noakes talks to Marc Tyley about his collaboration with Brooks Williams and looks ahead to his first ever visit to the Isle of Man.By Manx Radio

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Shaun Ryder talks to Marc Tyley 18:23

5y ago18:23

18:23

Shaun Ryder, legendary front man of Happy Mondays and Black Grape talks to Marc Tyley about how both bands are having a resurgence at the moment and looks ahead to a new biopic being filmed in 2020. Shaun will be appearing at the Villa Marina on November the 19th.By Manx Radio

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Francis Rossi - Status Quo 21:39

5y ago21:39

21:39

Legendary frontman of Status Quo, Francis Rossi talks to Marc Tyley about the new album Backbone and looks back on some memorable concerts right here on the Isle of Man.By Manx Radio

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Chris Williams talks to Mark King 14:18

5y ago14:18

14:18

Looking ahead to Level 42's gig at the Villa this Thursday night (5th September), Mark King is on the line!By Manx Radio

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Chris Sully presents Faithless 51:34

5y ago51:34

51:34

Chris Sully, Manx Radio's Managing Director joins Marc Tyley on Greatest Hits and chooses the landmark album Reverence from Faithless as the Classic Album.By Manx Radio

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Ashlea Tracey Returns 38:37

5y ago38:37

38:37

Ashlea Tracey joins Marc Tyley on Greatest Hits and chooses tracks from Elton John's masterpiece, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. She talks about her move to the BBC in Jersey and how the Isle of Man will always have a special place in her heart.By Manx Radio

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Dilys Sowrey and Joni Mitchell 34:43

5y ago34:43

34:43

Dilys Sowrey takes Marc Tyley through the wonderful album Blue by Joni Mitchell. She chooses four of her favourite tracks and also talks about growing up on the Isle of Man and her own life in music.By Manx Radio

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Max and Veronica 10:32

5y ago10:32

10:32

Max De Bernardi and Veronica Sbergia have appeared twice at the Big Wheel Blues Festival receiving standing ovations on both occasions. They spoke to Marc Tyley on Greatest Hits ahead of the start of their latest UK wide tour, with The Laxey Working Men's Institute as the opening venue on Saturday June the 22nd.…

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Dave McLean presents Tom Waits 32:27

5y ago32:27

32:27

Dave McLean joins Marc Tyley on Greatest Hits and takes us through tracks from Tom Waits' 1985 album Rain Dogs.By Manx Radio

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Saxon's Legendary Guitarist Paul Quinn 17:44

5+ y ago17:44

17:44

Paul Quinn has been at the heart of the great British rock band Saxon for over forty years. He also has an exciting side project underway called The Cards. In this podcast Paul talks to Marc Tyley about Saxon's longevity and the excitement of starting something new.By Manx Radio

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Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes 27:47

5+ y ago27:47

27:47

With the 2019 cinematic release of Asbury Park; Riot, Redemption, Rock n Roll, here's another chance to hear the leader of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, John Lyon, talking to Marc Tyley about his life and times and the whole New Jersey, Asbury Park scene.By Manx Radio

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Leo Sayer talks to Marc Tyley 28:25

5+ y ago28:25

28:25

Leo Sayer talks to Marc Tyley about his amazing career, the highs and the lows and also takes him through some tracks from his brand new album 'Selfie'.By Manx Radio

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Dickie Best Presents Robert Cray 33:50

5+ y ago33:50

33:50

Dickie Best is one of the Isle of Man's finest blues guitarists. In this episode he takes Marc through four classic tracks from the legendary Robert Cray and talks about his own journey through music and the blues in particular. #RobertCray #MarcTyley #BigWheelBluesClubBy Manx Radio

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Gary Numan 27:25

5+ y ago27:25

27:25

Gary Numan performed at the Villa Marina last year (2018) and took time out to come up to Manx Radio to talk to Marc Tyley for Greatest Hits ahead of his show.By Manx Radio

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Gyp Buggane 35:02

5+ y ago35:02

35:02

Gyp Buggane is the owner and producer/engineer at Ballagroove Recording studios in Ballasalla. He joined Marc Tyley on Greatest Hits and chose The Beatles - Revolver as his classic album. He also got to squeeze in a superb bonus track as well.By Manx Radio

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Simon Lockwood with Marc Tyley 34:07

5+ y ago34:07

34:07

Simon Lockwood from Don't Fret Isle of Man takes Marc Tyley through five tracks from his favourite classic album; Blondie's Parallel LinesBy Manx Radio

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Marc Tyley talks to Vonda Shepard 27:08

5+ y ago27:08

27:08

Marc Tyley catches up with the singer Vonda Shepard in a Christmas Greatest Hits Special.By Manx Radio

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One Dying Day 11:46

6y ago11:46

11:46

My cousin Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 1992. At first she and I talked about cancer simply as a bump in the road. I promised her I would send her a postcard every Friday until she was cancer free. Some 70 Fridays – 70 postcards later – she was gone.By Mark Pearson

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The Power of Stories 11:30

6y ago11:30

11:30

Not long after the election of 2016 I made a promise to myself, to my art and craft, that I would not let the constant shameless lies and fear mongering that have infected the national narrative affect what I was doing – hoped to do - as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller.By Mark Pearson

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Fears Don't Scare Me Like They Used To 5:40

6y ago5:40

5:40

For a long time I wanted to believe that if I found and faced and freed my fears they would no longer scare me. I learned the best I could do was go from living in fear to living with my fears. It’s enough.By Jennifer Lockhart

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The Power of Songs 9:24

6y ago9:24

9:24

We will be talking here often about the many different ways I believe songs sung, stories told, and love shared can lead us home – because of the role popular folk music has played and continues to play in my life – I thought I would start by talking about the power of that music – as well as how far we can see sometimes in a darkened room or when …

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Before We Start 7:59

6y ago7:59

7:59

When I came off that stage at Benaroya Hall believing I was “home,” home was not a place I was returning to. In so many ways it was a place I was arriving at for the first time. On one hand it meant – means – that I was finally home with myself – who I am and what I’m doing. Yet that has been a gradual process over many years – not something that h…

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Blessings of the Heart 6:08

6+ y ago6:08

6:08

This song was the final song of a musical memoir, Season of the Heart, which I wrote and performed to celebrate my father’s life a year after he died. Twenty years later I appreciate more than ever the power of blessings both given and received.By Mark Pearson

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Gratitude, Grit, & Grace: An Introduction 4:29

6+ y ago4:29

4:29

As we begin to explore, discover, and share Songs and Stories from Home I thought one thing I would do would be to share and talk about the songs from the album Gratitude, Grit, and Grace. This will include a video of each song from the Benaroya concert as well as the audio recording we did a few months earlier in New Jersey. By also talking about …

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Introduction to Songs and Stories From Home 8:11

6+ y ago8:11

8:11

As someone who has faith in the power of stories and songs – who believes in the might, magic, and mystery of loving and being loved – and who trusts that together songs sung, stories told, and love shared can lead us home – I’d like to welcome you to “Songs and Stories from Home.”By Mark Pearson

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Campfire 49: There You Were 3:07

7+ y ago3:07

3:07

By the time you read this, we will have celebrated lighting the 49th and final campfire of this particular journey, this Pilgrimage, with a concert and the release of an album of fifteen new songs. I am filled with gratitude, thankful to discover I had the grit, and thankful for the grace given and received. I look forward to the next adventure(s),…

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Campfire 48: There Up on That Mountain 4:16

7+ y ago4:16

4:16

As I reach this moment in the journey I am reminded again how long life takes and the fact that it is over in an instant. I am surprised that the last three stages of life turned out to each be ten year long. It was certainly not planned that way. While I’m too close to it to judge the quality of it, telling my story around forty-nine campfires has…

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Campfire 47: Arrive Where We Started 4:28

7+ y ago4:28

4:28

There were a lot of significant benchmarks in the summer and fall of 2015. There was my 50th high school reunion and 50 years of friendship and musical partnership with Mike McCoy. My older brother celebrated his 70th birthday and my younger brother retired. Those moments combined with others involving lifelong connections or friendships made me re…

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Campfire 46: Love Abides 4:31

7+ y ago4:31

4:31

As the pace of lighting these campfires increases—and the goal of lighting the “last campfire” on May 13th approaches--I realize what a luxury it has been to meander slowly through the memories and discoveries of a lifetime.At this campfire I talk about becoming part of a Civil Rights Pilgrimage in the fall of 2014. Preparing for those nine days on…

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Campfire 45: Journey of Gratitude and Grace 2:57

7+ y ago2:57

2:57

When I started this journey of Gratitude, Grit, and Grace I thought it would be mostly one of awakening and recording memories. I continue to be surprised—pleasantly for the most part--at how much of it is about discovering and discoveries. By shining light into dark corners I am seeing things differently or for the first time. By opening long door…

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Campfire 44: The Stories and Songs of Our Lives 3:35

7+ y ago3:35

3:35

A few things became clear as I got ready to share my songs and stories in a series of virtual campfires. I would need a team of people to help me. It was going to take a lot longer than I first imagined. What I thought was going to be simply a journey of memory quickly became one of discovery as well. I also quickly realized that the exploration al…

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Campfire 43: How Can Someone Love Me? 2:49

7+ y ago2:49

2:49

In the summer of 2007 I began what became the 7th and final stage of my personal and professional journey, “One of Those Times in a Life.” I realized I had finally faced long hidden fears in a way that I was able to live with them instead of in them. One of the ways the change appeared to show itself was in my songwriting. A process that was often …

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Campfire 42: My Dad’s Last Gift 3:49

7+ y ago3:49

3:49

It has been a while since we lit the 41st campfire. In the interim I have written a number of new songs and recorded a 15 song CD. I am also getting ready for a concert to celebrate the release of the new album and the lighting of the 49th and final Campfire on this amazing journey, One of Those Times in a Life.I had promised myself when I began th…

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Campfire 42:

7+ y ago

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It has been a while since we lit the 41st campfire. In the interim I have written a number of new songs and recorded a 15 song CD. I am also getting ready for a concert to celebrate the release of the new album and the lighting of the 49th and final Campfire on this amazing journey, One of Those Times in a Life.I had promised myself when I began th…

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Campfire 41: The Road To Going Home 2:45

8y ago2:45

2:45

In the summer of 2004 I released a solo CD called “The Missing Peace.” At the same time my lifelong friend, Mike McCoy, joined me in The Brothers Four and during the 2004-2005 concert season The Brothers Four did a series of performances in the US with The Kingston Trio and Glenn Yarbrough and his group. In 2006 McCoy and I released a 25th annivers…

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