A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.
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Conversations with science fiction and fantasy authors about the creative process
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LSU Manship School Professor Bob Mann and Advocate Editorial Writer Lanny Keller exchange rankings of the ten Louisiana governors in their lifetime…from Earl Long to John Bel Edwards. Mann worked for Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Keller was on the team of Gov. David Treen. Keller and Mann also talk about the testimony of Special Counsel Bob Mueller before two U.S. House committees and the discussion about LSU’s new multimillion dollar football operations building. Mark Ballard, Capitol Bureau Chi ...
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Though carols are traditionally associated with Christmas, this was not always the case. “Carol” comes from the French word 'carole' which means circle dance accompanied by singing. It was part of any festivity and gradually came to be associated with holidays like Christmas. In England, festivities were banned following the Civil War and Protestantism, but many song writers and Protestants wrote musical works to be sung at Christmas and these were referred to as “carols.” Today, Christmas a ...
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Your age does not define you, so who says you can’t have a trampolining party for your 50th birthday? Who says you can’t be fit, healthy, and embracing life well into your 50's? Fifty & Fly is an attitude that says there is no limit to what you can achieve in your 50's so be bold, be beautiful and be awesome!Join Fitness & Lifestyle Coach Eugénie, as she guides you through your 40’s into ‘Fifty and Fly’ heaven!
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Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson gives insight into whats new regarding higher education in Louisiana with the latest bills and university faculty. Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the latest veto session and the ongoing insurance crisis in our state.
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Clarence Page, Jeannie Luckett, Lynn Rossi, James Charles Smith
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Award-winning journalist Clarence Page talks various topics and also comments on American political topics including the presidential election and its candidates amid the upcoming debate. Education Curator at West Baton Rouge Museum Jeannie Luckett is joined by photographer and set designer Lynn Rossi to speak on the latest exhibit, "Evolution of t…
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Jim Engster, Foster Campbell, Jency Griffin Hogan, Jason Furrate
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Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various topics including the upcoming presidential election and its candidates, various local elections, and also insurance in our city amid hurricane season. Public Service Commission Foster Campbell talks potential candidates. Writer and director Jason Furrate is joined by actress and casting director J…
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Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model
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A chat with critically acclaimed award-winning British author Adrian Tchaikvosky about his latest science fiction novel, Service Model. Websiteadriantchaikovsky.com X@aptshadow Mastadon@aptshadow Threads@aptshadow Bluesky@aptshadow.bsky.social Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Service ModelAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Murderbo…
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President of Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on the latest session and the Ten Commandments bill. Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope talks the Ten Commandments bill and other Louisiana political topics. District 15 as a Louisiana State Senator Regina Barrow…
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MLB legend Denny McLain remembers the great Willie Mays amid his recent passing. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the Ten Commandments in schools and the upcoming presidential election.
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Gary Chambers, Elbert Guillory, Remembering Willie Mays, Lucy Antek Johnson
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Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory to discuss various political topics. Producer and author Lucy Antek Johnson speaks on her latest work, "This Was Toscanini".
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Former US Representative Ambassador Francis Rooney talks various political topics including the war on Ukraine and the upcoming presidential election. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks political topics including Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Louisiana Radio Network salesman Don Nelson remembers talk show host Alan Berg on …
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Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood
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A chat with USA Today-bestselling author Ann Charles about Time Reaping in Deadwood, the latest installment in her popular humorous mystery/fantasy series. Websiteanncharles.com Facebook@AnnCharlesAuthorPage X@AnnWCharles Instagram@Ann_Charles Pinterest@AnnWCharles Anne Charles’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Time Reaping in DeadwoodAmazon.caAmazon.…
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Dr. Alena Allen, Tyler Bridges, Dayne Sherman, Sid Champagne
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Dean of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Dr. Alena Allen gives insight into whats new at the law center. Reporter Tyler Bridges is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various topics including local politics and academia. Photographer Sid Champagne talks his life and career to this point.…
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Episode 182: Vinyl Sessions with Hotel Californa; PechaKucha in York; Moby Dick at York Theatre Royal; The Resilience and Excellence of York band Percy
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Graham reports on the return of Vinyl Sessions and the, perhaps, surprising, hidden depths of The Eagles, as the band's Hotel California is played in full in front of a packed and appreciative crowd in Harrogate. Charles has a fun and fascinating evening at a PechaKucha event in York and then asks: how do you evoke a whale inside a theatre in Simpl…
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Melissa Flournoy, Quin Hillyer, Dr. Michael Henderson
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Cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by columnist Quin Hillyer to discuss various local and national political topics. Political communication area head at the Manship School Dr. Michael Henderson talks major issues throughout the state and also comments on the upcoming presidential election.…
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Novelist Greg Iles talks his latest work, "Southern Man". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various national and local political topics.
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Michelle Singletary, Molly Sullivan, Eric Weiner
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Washington Post journalist Michelle Singletary speaks on the etiquette of tipping in America. Molly Sullivan remembers the heroic act of saving the life of Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster 20 years ago today. Author Eric Weiner talks his latest work "Ben and Me".
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Pollster and political strategist John Couvillon comments on various local political topics including the latest legislative session. Chief Executive Officer for Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Adonica Duggan talks education throughout the state and also federal politics amid the upcoming presidential debate.…
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President-Chancellor Dennis Shields, Chancellor John Pierre, Chancellor-Dean Orlando McMeans
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President of the Southern University System and chancellor of Southern University and A&M College Dennis Shields is joined by Southern University Law Center Chancellor John Pierre and Dean of Southern University Dr. Orlando McMeans to discuss all things Southern University, from the Law Center to the Ag Center.…
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Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking
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A chat with critically acclaimed Amazon-bestselling thriller author Brian Nelson about The Great Unmaking, Book 3 in his trilogy, The Course of Empire. Websitebriannelsonbooks.com Facebook@BrianNelsonTheAuthor Brian Nelson’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Great UnmakingAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A propulsive, mind-expanding thriller—and t…
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D-Day Veteran Tolley Fletcher reflects on the historic event 80 years later. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various topics.
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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore remembers "D-Day" on it's 80th anniversary and also comments on the recent legislative session. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the Trump trial verdict.
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Susan Mailer, J. Michael Lennon, Fred Dent, Heather Prudhomme, John Lyons
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American psychoanalyst, writer, and daughter of legendary novelist and journalist Norman Mailer Susan Mailer is joined by writer J. Michael Lennon to reflect on the life and times of Norman Mailer. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets amid the 2024 presidential election. Founder of Queens of Louisiana Heather Prudhomme is join…
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Episode 181: Yes, Live in York; Demarco's Edinburgh Book; Billie Eilish; Dexys Live in Scarborough; Vinyl Sessions Prreview
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Charles taunts Graham with a review on Charles Hutch Press of Yes, live in York. Will Graham ever see Yes live? Graham discusses the book, Demarco’s Edinburgh (Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine, 2023) about the history of Edinburgh International Festival chronicling the struggles and success of legendary Scots maverick arts impresario, Richard Dema…
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Mary Stein, Mary Patricia Wray, Remembering Smiley Anders
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Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks upcoming events at the library. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on various political topics including the ending of the session and also the Trump trial verdict. Talk Louisiana remembers veteran columnist Smiley Anders.…
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Lewis Unglesby, Dayne Sherman, Troy Hebert
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Defense attorney Lewis Unglesby comments on the recent Trump trial verdict as well as the upcoming trials. Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former State Rep. Troy Hebert to discuss the ending of the legislative session and also the upcoming presidential election.
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Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back
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A chat with Locus, Sturgeon, and Nebula Award-winning author Samantha Mills about her debut novel, The Wings Upon Her Back. Websitesamtasticbooks.com Instagram@samtasticbooks Bluesky@samtasticbooks Goodreads Amazon Links for The Wings Upon Her BackAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In this gripping debut novel from acclaimed Nebula, Sturgeon, and L…
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Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom
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A chat with successful startup and tech entrepreneur Thomas R. Weaver about his award-winning debut techno-thrillerl, Artificial Wisdom. Websitethomasrweaver.com X@tom_weaver Facebook@thomasrweaver.fiction Instagram@tom_weaver Threads@tom_weaver TikTok@thomasr.weaver Amazon Links for Artificial WisdomAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In 2050, the …
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Episode 180: Interview special with Chantel McGregor; Isaac Hayes and Gatefold Record Sleeves; National Service; Anton Lesser in York
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Charles and Graham welcome special guest, musician, Chantel McGregor. Bradford born, Chantel is a rock musician and female guitar prodigy, who enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC, with 18 distinctions. Chantel followed this with a First Class Honours degre…
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Episode 179: Cult Film Return to the River's Edge; New Powell and Pressburger Documentary; Paloma Faith Live at York Barbican
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Graham looks back on Return to the River's Edge; the cult 1986 teen film directed by Tim Hunter that foretold Twin Peaks and the Grunge movement. Charles reports on a new documentary about Michael Powell & Emetic Pressburger. Made in England : The Films of Powell and Pressburger - the under appreciated luminaries of British cinema - is directed by …
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A chat with New York Times-bestselling author Sara Wolf (the Lovely Vicious and Bring Me Their Hearts series) about Heavenbreaker, her new science fiction novel. Websiteauthorsarawolf.com Substackswolf.substack.com X@Sara_Wolf Instagram@authorsarawolf Sara Wolf’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for HeavenbreakerAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Bravery i…
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Episode 178: David Remfry; Monet in York; Michaela Yearwood-Dan; Tony Cragg at Castle Howard; RIP Keith LeBlanc
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Graham reports on his meeting with David Remfry, Britain's coolest artist, aged 81. Graham met him at his new exhibition, We Think the World of You - People and Dogs Drawn at The Mercer Gallery, Harrogate's only public gallery, once again proving itself indispensable with a high quality exhibition of national interest. Charles is fresh from seeing …
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Episode 168: Dan Flanigan – An American Tragedy
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A chat with novelist, playwright, poet (and practicing lawyer) Dan Flanigan about An American Tragedy, third book in his Peter O’Keefe crime-fiction series. Websitedanflaniganbooks.com Facebook@eAuthorDanFlanigan X@_DanFlanigan Dan Flanigan’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for An American TragedyAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book No good deed goes unpubl…
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Episode 167: E.C. Hibbs – The Shade Between Shadows
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A chat with author, artist, and storyteller E.C. Hibbs about the first book in her new Nightland Quartet, The Shade Between Shadows. Websiteechibbs.weebly.com Facebook@echibbs Instagram@e_c_hibbs TikTok@e_c_hibbs YouTube@echibbs E.C. Hibbs’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Shade Between ShadowsAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book I didn’t think myse…
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Episode 177: Seriously Taylor Swift; Amy Winehouse - Back to Black the Filmography
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Graham has a confession to make - he's worrying about Taylor Swift. Is it time to take one of the world's newest billionaires seriously? Charles is drawn to Graham's more positive view of the Sam Taylor-Johnson Amy Winehouse biopic. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos…
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Episode 166: Jennifer Anne Gordon – The Japanese Box and Other Stories
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A chat with award-winning horror author Jennifer Anne Gordon about her new short story collection, The Japanese Box and Other Stories. Websitejenniferannegordon.com Facebook@JenniferAnneGordonAuthor Instagram@jennifergenevievegordon X@JenniferAnneGo5 Jennifer Anne Gordon’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Japanese Box and Other StoriesAmazon.comAma…
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Episode 176: Remembering Graham Naysmith from the Pale Saints; Philosophy Stars Chomsky and Baudrillard; Alex Garland's New Film, Civil War
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Graham pays tribute to guitarist Graeme Naysmith, co-founder of the Leeds band, The Pale Saints and remembers when they played one of his own Charm nights in Harrogate. Time moves on - Looking back at two of the western world's greatest political philosophers of the last half century - Noam Chomsky and Jean Baudrillard and whether two of their best…
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Episode 165: Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes – A Fifth of the Story
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A chat with author, podcaster, and blogger Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes about her new spy thriller, A Fifth of the Story Websitedrkatherinehayes.com Facebook@authordrkatherinehayes Instagram@authordrkatherine X@khutch0767 Dr. Katherine Huthcinson-Hayes’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for A Fifth of the StoryAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book A fascina…
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Episode 175: Steve Howe and Yes; Benjamin Francis Leftwich Live; Magna Carta Book Update; Beatles Exhibition; William Doyle
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Graham recounts interviewing Steve Howe of Yes about their forthcoming UK tour and York Barbican gig. Benjamin Francis Leftwich live in Leeds? Yes please! Charles is captivated by a fascinating gig at Leeds' Brudenell Social Club. Graham enters the crazy world of data retrieval as he reveals how he nearly lost his entire draft manuscript for a book…
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Episode 174: Jesus and Mary Chain Back on Form; Monet in York; Suits You - The Fast Show in York
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Charles and Graham get heady with the quality of the new album from the Jesus and Mary Chain and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Glasgow band. Glasgow Eyes is their best album in over twenty years. Monet in York. Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversa…
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Episode 173: Ruskin and Brantwood house; Rolling Stones Connection to York; The Holdovers; Steve Harley RIP
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Graham reports on his recent stay in John Ruskin's house at Brantwood in the Lake District- but is the Victorian art critic and social reformer really as relevant to the 21st century as his supporters claim? Graham also talks about his recent pilgrimage to a secret rock n roll shrine in a York pub related to the Rolling Stones. Charles talks about …
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Episode 172: Interview Special with Music Journalist Dave Simpson
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Graham and Charles take the opportunity to interview music journalist Dave Simpson as a followup to the previous episode looking at the grassroots music venue crisis sweeping the country. it so happens that Dave had just the other week written about this very subject in an in-depth article for The Guardian. Dave Simpson is one of the UK's leading m…
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Episode 171: Music Venue Crisis Threatening Live Music; Wise Children's Blue Beard; Yard Act's New Album; William Doyle's Springs Eternal
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Graham focuses on the extreme difficulties being faced by venues and music artists as yet more venues announce closure. If the decimation of the live music circuit continues what will this mean for the future? Charles is thrilled by Emma Rice's version of Blue Beard for her company Wise Children, this remarkable piece of theatre is currently to be …
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Episode 170: Arts Funding Crisis; Harrogate Community Radio;
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Graham calls for an emergency debate on arts funding and reports on working with Harrogate Community Radio at a music event last week at All Saints Church in Kirkby Overblow. The perplexing talent of William Doyle as evidenced on his new album Springs Eternal. Plus when is swearing funny in films? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @…
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Episode 169: American Fiction; Bob Marley: One Love; Let There Be Light...In Harrogate; Roisin Murphy
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Does new film, American Fiction merits a ton of Academy Awards? Graham Chalmers discusses his thoughts. Charles leads discussion around the value of musical biopics as against documentaries in the wake of the release of new film, Bob Marley: One Love. Graham reports on a new light installation coming to Harrogate and then explores the deceptive cha…
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Episode 168: The Woman in Black; One Love and Class
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Charles reflects on the enduring success of the play, The Woman in Black and why it is the perfect introduction to theatre for audiences more used to television and film. Graham reflects on class and the arts as Lashana Lynch, one of the stars of the new Bob Marley biopic One Love, makes the point that people from a working class background have be…
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Episode 167: The Last Dinner Party and The Zone of Interest
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Graham reports on how the unfairly maligned The Last Dinner Party's just released debut album revives 1970s Queen and ABBA with 21st Century attitudes. Charles and Graham discuss why Jonathan Glazer's remarkable new film about Auschwitz - The Zone of Interest - is only part of a new wave of provocative directors working in the new cinema of satiric…
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Episode 166: English Teacher Live in Leeds; ABC Live in York; New Album From Bill Ryder-Jones; Rory Stewart's Politics On the Edge;
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Graham has been to see emerging Leeds band, English Teacher and reflects on a superb night at The Crescent. Charles by contrast went to see ABC with the South Bank Symphonia at York Barbican performing hits including the glorious Lexicon of Love. Graham also discusses how Bill Ryder Jones's new album Iechyd Da hits new heights - or perhaps depths -…
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Episode 165: Pop Artist, Pauline Boty; Poor Things; Overrated Netflix Films; York Art Gallery Exhibition Charges
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Graham discusses two jarring moments in an otherwise brilliant new book about Pauline Boty, the most overlooked British Pop Artist of the 1960s. Charles and Graham reflect on the new film by Greek director, Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things, which features an astonishing performance by Emma Stone and is a film dividing audiences over its feminist crede…
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Episode 164: Indie Bands and their Hype; Shed Seven's First Number One Album; Priscilla Reconsidered; The Miracle of Mr Mick
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Graham wants to correct some wrong perceptions about indie bands Bar Italia and The Last Dinner Party. Former guest (Episode 153) Rick Witter's band Shed Seven gets its first Number One album and Charles challenges the view that they are not as important as other bands of the same era. Graham confesses that in last week's episode he got a few thing…
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Episode 163: Sofia Coppola's Priscilla; Pauline Boty and Harrogate's Creative Underground; Why BBC 6 Music Should Create its own Chart
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Graham and Charles take a look at what Sofia Coppolla's new film Priscilla says about Mr & Mrs Elvis and contrast it to Baz Lurmann's own take on the couple in his film, Elvis. Harrogate gets a mention in a brilliant new book on Pauline Boty, the most overlooked figure in the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s. As the charts of the year reveal y…
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