Best Tony Gibbs Podcasts (2024)

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How the life of Shane van Gisbergen changed after winning the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup debut a year ago 39:37

10h ago39:37

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Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:…

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Episode 136 - Arlene - Fab Singer Used to be Cabin Crew! 22:19

13d ago22:19

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I talk to Arlene who was in her kitchen, complete with a fabulous Jukebox and Mirror Ball! She worked as cabin crew for 25 years before realising her talent as a singer songwriter. What she has achieved since the change is astounding, recording in Nashville, working and collaborating with the best, professional musicians, and more. Singing mainly c…

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Iowa Speedway’s smash debut, Martin Truex Jr. stepping back, Kyle Busch’s surprising Gibbs, Hendrick RCR comments 58:01

16d ago58:01

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NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from fu…

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Episode 135 - Louis Prima Jnr - Son of Louis Prima the Legend! 23:08

16d ago23:08

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Louis and I hit it off straight away and we had lots of fun making this episode! His legendary father was huge in the jazz / swing / dance world ( he was the guy who sang 'I just Wanna Be Like You' as King Louis in the film The Jungle Book!) and Louis Junior is following in his footsteps! Louis tells me how he grew up in a musical family, his mothe…

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Episode 134 - Denise Marsa - Amazing Singer Songwriter 16:37

17d ago16:37

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A pleasure to chat to Denise Marsa who is an award winning singer songwriter and has been producing music for decades. She has so much experience in the music industry and of course I ask her what advice she has for people starting out or trying to survive in the music world, she has lot's of great advice! Denise was the female singer on Dean Fried…

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Episode 133 - For King & Country - 'Unsung Hero' - Brilliant Song and Epic Film 21:42

21d ago21:42

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I chat to Luke one of the brothers ( with Joel ) from the multi award winning 'For King & Country' ( listen to the list of awards!) about their inspirational family story from nothing to success. Their single 'Unsung Hero' from the album of the same name is beautiful and for the first time on Music Stories I play the whole track! They have also rel…

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Episode 132 - Nick Endacott-Gibb - Song for the Amazon Rain Forest 18:24

1M ago18:24

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Son of Bee Gee Maurice Gibb, Nick is a very accomplished music producer and singer, songwriter and it was a pleasure to catch up with him again ( listen to episode 10 ). He has released a new song 'Better Way' to raise funds and awareness for the fast disappearing Amazon Rain Forest and other areas and I play a bit for you, it's very good! We talk …

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Episode 131 - Gareth Dunlop - Accomplished Singer Songwriter 15:02

1M ago15:02

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It was fantastic to catch up with Gareth again, he tells me briefly what he's been up to in the last 12 months, including performing with Bonnie Raitt ! His new album 'Welcome to the House of I Don't Know' is out now and he tells me the meaning behind the title. Gareth's single from the album 'Go Down Swinging' is brilliant and I play a bit to give…

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Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden sits down to discuss his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 26:20

1M ago26:20

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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on a special moment Monday morning with his 2-year-old son Kota on the yard of bricks (5:30); why Newgarden texted runner-up Pato O’Ward after the race (7:30); on the latest chapter of 1-2 finishes with O’Ward and whether Newgarden feels empathy for having the upper hand (11:30); being among “the t…

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Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart recall their Double attempts; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin 59:41

1M ago59:41

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Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments when he decided he wouldn’t leave Indy when the rain came while leading the race in 2001 (7:00); why the logistics of the trip went so smoothly and the warm reception he got from fans (14:30); how Kurt B…

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Episode 130 - Allegra - Amazing Young Talent 12:31

2M ago12:31

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Just 22 years old Allegra was signed when she was only 14 but listen to her music which is incredible and very mature. Her new single ' Love You Right Back' is out now and she explains the inspiration behind the song. I play a bit for you, turn it up! We discuss social media pros and cons in the music world and she has excellent advice for others t…

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Episode 129 - Roger Titchborne - The False Dots 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Here's a man who knows the music business! Roger and his north London Ska and Punk band have been going for 45 years now and they still write great fun songs and perform regularly. I delve into Roger's past and find out how he started in music, he has plenty of really great advice for musicians, and a great story about Hank Marvin too! The False Do…

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Episode 128 - Susie Vanner -Bond Girl Actress and Brilliant Singer 16:48

2M ago16:48

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Ok lets go back to 1977 and the opening sequence to James Bond - The Spy Who Loved me. "What's wrong james ? "Something came up!" "But I need you!" "So does England!" Susie was the 'Log Cabin Girl' with Roger Moore in the Bond movie and she has had an amazing acting career filming with people such as David Niven and Silvester Stalone and many other…

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5GTV - Kelly's GEMs and RPMs. More Excitement With Cindy Gibbs! 33:35

2M ago33:35

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We continue our interview with Cindy Gibbs from last week's Podcast. Cindy Gibbs has been around the drag racing world literally her whole life. First and foremost a fan, she's been everything from a NHRA staff employee, a drag racing wife (or is that widow), a track operator and now a driving force behind the popular "NITRO REVIVAL" events, held y…

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The Kyle Larson Double at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600: The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion takes aim at history 42:21

2M ago42:21

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What’s at stake for KyleLarsonin attempting a herculean feat of auto racing and why he loves running the big events (2:30); why Mario Andretti has been so impressed by Larson (6:00); the Hendrick Motorsports star’s quest for greatness (8:30); the three dreams that Larson will be fulfilling simultaneously by running the Indy 500 (13:30); the route t…

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Episode 127 - Annie Skates - Singing Coach to The Stars and much more! 15:53

2M ago15:53

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I'm struggling to do justice to Annie's description here as she has achieved so much! A fully professional singer and voice coach Annie has worked with just about everybody in the business. Here's just a few people for you: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, (and many other orchestras) George Michael, The Bee Gees, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Elton Jo…

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Episode 126 - John Carr - Extraordinarily Talented Singer Musician 17:11

2M ago17:11

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It was a great pleasure to chat to the in demand and successful musician singer songwriter John Carr! John's amazingly distinctive voice has meant he has been in constant demand to work with other artists, and he writes and produces his own material too. His version of The Association's 'Never My Love' is as I put it "better than the original" (sor…

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Episode 125 - The Amazing Eloise Viola! 18:36

2M ago18:36

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Incredibly popular Eloise has been on tour supporting Anastacia and is about to tour with Rebecca Ferguson. Her new album 'Glasshouse' and the title single from it is out now and it's brilliant! I play a bit of Glasshouse for you to hear, and Eloise tells me how it came about on a writing trip a couple of years ago. It was fascinating to hear her r…

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5GTV - Kelly's GEMs and RPMs Presents Cindy Gibbs 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Cindy Gibbs has been around the drag racing world literally her whole life. First and foremost a fan, she's been everything from a NHRA staff employee, a drag racing wife (or is that widow), a track operator and now a driving force behind the popular "NITRO REVIVAL" events, held yearly at nearby Irwindale Dragstrip. Most know Cindy as the eldest da…

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5GTV Kelly Interviews Her Pastor, Nathan Neighbour 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Nathan began his professional career in the arts at age 12, working as on-air talent for the Children’s Broadcasting Corporation, performing live with Disney, Universal Studios and the Academy of Television and Radio. Nathan continued his career in the performing arts, including work in theatre, music and experience design. Nathan graduated with a …

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The Rodcast - Episode # 26 / Tony Thacker Pt 2 51:23

2M ago51:23

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The Rodcast - Episode # 26 / Tony Thacker Pt 2 by American Hot Rod FoundationBy American Hot Rod Foundation

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Episode 124 - Lyra - Irish Super Talent 13:24

2M ago13:24

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Great fun to talk to the amazing Lyra who has a great new single out 'Queen' and I play a little bit for you to sample. The numbers we discuss that she has achieved on social media and downloads and streams are incredible and we chat about those and being 'Shazamed!' a lot! She is honest enough to tell me what inspired in her personal life to write…

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Episode 123 - Nadia - Extremely Talented Singer Songwriter 14:01

2M ago14:01

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Always a pleasure to interview Nadia again ( see Episode 102) From Northern Ireland and with a career going from strength to strength, Nadia has released another fantastic single 'Catch Me If You Can'. She tells me how the song came about ( and I play a bit for you , should it be my theme song?) I ask her about nerves when on stage and she has some…

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5GTV - Exciting Interview with Eily Stafford as She Describes her Rise in the Sport of Drag Racing. 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Eily Stafford has been racing for over 20 years, driving everything from 7 second blown alcohol altereds to nostalgia rear engine top fuel dragsters, earning multiple NHRA licenses, with a career best of 5.36 at 277mph. Come along for a ride as she talks about how she got her first ride in drag racing, winning the 2023 March Meet, getting to test J…

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5GTV - Touching Story of a Young Girl, Jacelyn Gonzaga's Rise to the Top! 16:45

3M ago16:45

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Listen to the intriguing and heartwarming story of Jacelyn Gonzaga, age 16, and how she has fought from childhood to conquer the male dominated sport of drag racing. She is a student athlete at Sierra Canyon School and a junior who plays soccer, runs cross country and track and field. Sierra Canyon School is one of the most elite high schools in th…

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5GTV - Kelly's GEMs and RPMs. Tony Thacker, Man in Charge! Part 2 - Powered by The Glenn Freeman Group 31:17

3M ago31:17

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Kelly's GEMs & RPMs - Tony Thacker, Man in Charge! Part 2 Automotive author and historian Tony Thacker got his start in the sixties delivering Hot Rod magazine on his paper route in England. His fascination 'Americarna' led him to the drag strip and a life long love affair with hot rods and drag racing. Through his passion he eventually moved to Ca…

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Episode 122- Gary Moat - Heavy Rock Musician 19:56

3M ago19:56

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Some great stories from Gary Moat of rock band Burnt Out Wreck, including about playing Wembley Stadium and Ozzy Osbourne ! Gary tells me about how he rehearsed playing the drums years ago, sending vibrations to the neighbours across the street! He was part of the eighties rock band Heavy Pettin (no G)! I play a bit of the bands single ' Stand And …

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Kelly's GEMs & RPMs - Tony Thacker, Man in Charge! Part 1 26:51

3M ago26:51

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Kelly's GEMs & RPMs - Tony Thacker, Man in Charge! Part 1 Automotive author and historian Tony Thacker got his start in the sixties delivering Hot Rod magazine on his paper route in England. His fascination 'Americarna' led him to the drag strip and a life long love affair with hot rods and drag racing. Through his passion he eventually moved to Ca…

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Episode 121- Max Rae - R&B Singer Shot to Success in 7 Years! 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Max was in Las Vegas when we spoke about her career, she tells me how it all started for her and how she has 150 million views / downloads! Max has only been a professional singer songwriter for 7 years and has had amazing success, I play a bit of her latest single 'Keep You Waiting' and you will understand why she is so successful. I ask her what …

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Episode 120 - Emma Stevens - Superb Singer Songwriter 17:45

3M ago17:45

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Emma has had an incredible career already and to look at her you would struggle to believe that as she looks so youthful! She's opened on stage for amazing artists singing her own music for people like The Feeling, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and Take That! She tells me what that was like. One of her songs has had 3.5 million plays on Spotify so she's obvi…

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Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties 44:44

3M ago44:44

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Denny Hamlin gets hot in short track season behind the best pit crew in the Cup Series (1:30); the increased importance of pit stops in the Next Gen era (5:00);why Martin Truex Jr. was unhappy with Denny Hamlin (9:30);Kyle Larson’swild finish (12:00); Chase Briscoe interview (15:30); the outlook for Stewart-Haas Racing and taking a leadership role …

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5GTV - Kelly's GEMs and RPMs. Kelly Barr Anderson's Tale of a Burnout Queen. 32:58

3M ago32:58

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Be inspired by the true-life story of Kelly Barr Anderson, as she breaks through addiction and personal demons to conquer a male-dominated sport, and become a leader in the sport of drag racing. Tune in, listen, share and be inspired by the accomplishments that come with tenacity, teamwork and good 'ol fashioned hard work. Watch for more of this co…

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Episode 119 - Bobby Wilson (Jackie Wilson's Son!) 26:54

4M ago26:54

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Warning ! This interview has SO MANY stories and advice you wouldn't believe it ! Bobby tells me his amazing story from when he was in the US Navy and how he got into performing his music, way before he discovered he was soul icon Jackie Wilson's son. I play a short piece of Jackie Wilson's Higher & Higher for you, and then some of his new single '…

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Episode 118 - Tom Webber - Busker at 16, now listen to him! 14:05

4M ago14:05

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A pleasure to talk to Tom who has released a new single ' Keep Calling' (March 2024) and I play a bit in the interview, it's great! We talk about how he started busking on the streets of Oxford and what it was like, and about touring and the technology involved now in the music business. Tom has great advice for fellow musicians too. His music and …

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Episode 117 - Nathalie Miranda - Talented singer songwriter with a ton of great advice! 25:44

4M ago25:44

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A great interview with the very talented Nathalie Miranda who gives a lot of valuable advice to other musicians during the course of our chat. Nathalie explains her policy of creating different styles of songs (which she does very well) and I play a bit of her excellent track 'Back to Life' to give you an idea of her professionalism and talent. It …

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Episode 116 - Vince Freeman - Talented musician with a personal story 20:32

4M ago20:32

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I really got on well with award winning Vince, we ended up talking about tech so much before the interview we nearly ran out of time ! Vince has a harrowing personal story to tell and I ask him if his experience has inspired his music. He has appeared on the BBC's 'The Voice' and I ask him about meeting Tom Jones and what he gained from the show to…

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News, notes, quotes from Phoenix, Vegas, St. Pete: Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Caruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries 34:05

4M ago34:05

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Toyota’s strong showing at Phoenix (2:30);the No. 20 scores a “cathartic” victory that shows the team remains championship caliber (6:30); the impact of a new short track rules package (9:00); the latest on adding horsepower (10:30); the struggles in the pits for Kyle Busch and his team (13:30); checking back on Kyle Larson’s Vegas win (16:00); Raj…

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Episode 115 - John Fishell - Awesome rock musician with new music and tour 10:06

4M ago10:06

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John's single 'Carolina California is a brilliant rock song about a relationship breakdown, he explains all about it and I play a clip from the single. John is described on his website as 'Unconventional, Unexpected and a little Unravelled' which is really cool and accurately reflects his life and music. He gives me an explanation! Extremely talent…

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Episode 114 - Rachael Sage - Singer Songwriter from New York 15:36

4M ago15:36

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An absolute pleasure to chat to Rachael about her music. She tells me she has played the piano since she was two and a half and is self taught too! She has worked with Howard Jones and Imelda May amongst others and her new single 'Darkest Deep' is available now. I play a bit of it and it's so good I played more than I should have ! Rachael has some…

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Episode 113 - Ninuca Tkeshelashvili - Amazing Young Concert Pianist 22:37

4M ago22:37

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Ninuca is a 23 year old incredibly talented professional concert pianist, originally from Georgia and now based in Germany. She tells me what Georgia is like and apparently they make great wine there! I ask her how she started playing the piano. Remembering how myself and many others were sent to have piano lessons as children and didn't do particu…

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Episode 112- Georgina White - Talented Singer, Actress & More 19:21

4M ago19:21

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Well as you know I've interviewed some very talented people and Georgina is no exception! Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Performer, Multi Instrumentalist, Voice Coach, Model and much more! She's a very nice person too and you can see why she is so busy with work. Georgina tells me about how she started in music and drama, about the training she has h…

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Episode 111 - Tony Hadley - New Music 16:20

4M ago16:20

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I was thrilled to be asked to interview 80's Icon the one and only Tony Hadley, formally from Spandau Ballet of course, and as you will hear he's such a nice bloke! We chat about how he started singing as a school boy and what happened afterwards. He tells me what it was like when he appeared in Benidorm the popular hilarious TV series, and on Mich…

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The Rodcast - Episode # 25 / Tony Thacker Pt 1 50:50

4M ago50:50

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The Rodcast - Episode # 25 / Tony Thacker Pt 1 by American Hot Rod FoundationBy American Hot Rod Foundation

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Daytona 500: William Byron continues breakthrough with biggest win of his career; catching up with Blaney, Johnson, Keselowski, Truex 36:32

5M ago36:32

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The anxious moments of waiting to be declared a Daytona 500 winner (1:30); Byron explains how he went from winning races online to winning in real life nearly overnight (3:30); the “impostor syndrome” of racing against Jimmie Johnson, his former neighbor (5:00); why Byron entered the 2024 season with a chip on his shoulder (6:30); how Byron overcam…

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Episode 110 - The Fantastic Tony Christie 22:41

5M ago22:41

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We laughed and laughed ! Talking to the one and only Tony Christie was a real treat! He tells me about how he got into music as a child, and how he had the hit with 'Is This The Way To Amarillo', first back in 1971 and then with Peter Kay of course much later. I find out how that actually came about! We have a laugh at what Google Maps say about th…

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Episode 109- Christine Sako - Talented singer songwriter 19:32

5M ago19:32

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I talk to the very talented Christina Sako in California about her life and music, she's achieved so much in her 36 years! Her new single 'Warmth' is out now and I play a bit of it in the interview. It's very good! We talk not only about her career but also about modern recording techniques and how she gets her music made. Of course I ask her to gi…

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Episode 108 - Yvan Guilini's Daughter Carolina 14:42

5M ago14:42

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You may remember an instrumental hit in the seventies from Yvan called 'Winter Memories' , (I play a bit to jog your memory) well he is still going strong and I talk to his brilliant daughter Carolina in Belgium about her father's amazing life and music. We chat about the changes Yvan has seen over the decades and how he has coped, Carolina has som…

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Remembering the historic 2004 Daytona 500 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning on a momentous day for NASCAR 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

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Why the 2004 season was a crossroads of so many eras beginning and ending for NASCAR (1:30); former NASCAR on NBC announcer Allen Bestwick and sports journalist Brant James recall the impact of a visit by President George W. Bushto the Daytona 500 (5:30); the scene as President Bush arrived at the track (9:30); the president’s prerace interview (11…

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Episode 107 - Jon Brett on Billy Joel's new music 13:13

5M ago13:13

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I catch up with best selling author and Billy Joel Guru Jon Brett to chat about Billy's new music 'Turn The Lights Back On' and I play some of the track in the interview. We talk about how Billy is sounding these days, why he has released more music and his forthcoming gig in Cardiff, and a lot more. As ever Jon has all the details and truly there …

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2024 season preview: Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin look ahead this season while reflecting on 2023 33:34

5M ago33:34

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Ryan Blaney on an emotional night in Nashville (3:00), thanking those who helped him earn the championship (7:00), his first meeting with Roger Penske (9:30), the responsibilities of being the reigning champion and what’s to come (11:00); Kyle Busch on his newfound popularity in 2023 (12:30), the sale of Kyle Busch Motorsports and why the timing is…

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