Best Danny Lennon Podcasts (2024)

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Dylan Jones – Clegg’s women, Hague’s pints and “the wiring behind celebrity culture” 37:34

19h ago37:34

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We’ve known Dylan since the days he was editing i-D, Arena and GQ and he’s been a regular on our podcasts talking about his books on Live Aid, the ‘80s, David Bowie and Wichita Lineman. And he’s finally written his memoir, These Foolish Things, full of insights and stories about glam rock, punk, the Blitz, four decades of the magazine world and the…

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Happy accidents, whooping at gigs and why the album review star system doesn’t work anymore 49:32

4d ago49:32

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In which we hoof a few balls round the rock and roll pitch and try to stick some in the net. Extracts from the live match commentary include …. … “Whipping Post!” “Paint it black, you devil!”: when did the audience become part of the show? … the special, unrepeatable thing about Bill Evans At The Village Vanguard. … GambleGate and the most we’ve ev…

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#527: How to Prevent & Treat Hypertension – Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO 1:09:53

9d ago1:09:53

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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a silent yet prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Often going unnoticed until significant damage has been done, hypertension can lead to severe cardiovascular complications if not properly managed. Mechanistically, the causes of hypertension are complex, involving …

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End of Season 23/24 Quiz with GIGPOD, Celtic AM and The Celtic Exchange 32:03

10d ago32:03

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Welcome to this special episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast that sees Darren host an end of season quiz with 6 contestants, they are Andy, Danny and Tony from our podcast along with Hamish from Celtic AM, Reidzo from GIGPOD and Tino from The Celtic Exchange. Who will come out on top? Play along at home and let us know how you got on! Hosted on Acast. S…

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Pop football chants, Reg ‘Reg’ Snipton sings Joni Mitchell & the tale of John Lennon’s watch 51:39

10d ago51:39

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The two-man tandem of curiosity wobbles its way down the rock and roll cyclepath pausing here to admire the view … … “We’re captive on the carousel of TIME-AH!!”: tuneless Northern club singer Reg “Reg” Snipton performs Ver Greats. … is going to gigs alone becoming a thing? ... why Phil Oakey was a better musician than any of ELP. … Seven Nation Ar…

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Only Clare Grogan knows how it feels to burst onstage from a giant birthday cake 38:36

13d ago38:36

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Clare Grogan, a regular on our podcasts and rarely off the cover when we were at Smash Hits, is on tour again with Altered Images and playing festivals in the summer – indeed her fabulous description of the bus ferrying her, Midge Ure, Nik Kershaw, Kim Wilde and Living in A Box to the stage at Rewind sounds like an old Smash Hits cartoon come to li…

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The wit and charisma of Kate Bush by Graeme Thomson: going too far makes you what you are 43:46

16d ago43:46

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Graeme is an old friend of the podcast. We’ve talked to him in the past about his books on Phil Lynott and John Martyn. ‘Under The Ivy: the Life And Music of Kate Bush’ first appeared in 2010, and was revised in 2015 after her Before the Dawn concerts and it’s now been updated again as, despite no new music or public appearances, her worldwide repu…

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1 on 1 with Hamish of Celtic A.M. 39:29

16d ago39:29

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Hello and welcome to another special guest episode, this episode sees Tony discuss the 23/24 season as well as a look towards the 24/25 season with Hamish from Celtic AM. Watch Celtic A.M. - Celtic | A.M. - YouTube Follow Hamish on X - Hamish Carton (@hamishcarton) / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#526: Eating Rate, Food Texture & Satiation – Marlou Lasschuijt, PhD 31:50

16d ago31:50

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Food science and behavior are intimately connected. One critical but often overlooked facet of this connection is food texture and its substantial impact on eating behavior and energy intake. Food texture encompasses characteristics such as hardness and structure. It categorizes food into liquids, semi-solids, and solids, each with a wide range of …

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For the love of Françoise Hardy, Ben Sidran and the TV comedy Twenty Twelve 41:18

17d ago41:18

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Among the logs tossed on the conversational bonfire this week to combat mid-June’s British winter you’ll find … … ‘I Managed Van Morrison’ and other films screaming to be made. … how it feels to watch someone play from the best seat in the house. … Françoise Hardy, her unsmiling photos and legions of besotted male admirers (ie us and everyone else)…

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1 on 1 with Tino from The Celtic Exchange 34:18

18d ago34:18

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Hello there and welcome to part 3 of our special guest episodes with other Celtic fan media outlets, this episode sees Darren discuss the season with Tino from The Celtic Exchange Watch The Celtic Exchange on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thecelticexchange?si=ckd56abjA96n0d4m Follow The Celtic Exchange on Twitter - https://x.com/celtexchange?s=21&…

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Stewart Lee knows the rigours of ‘animal costume work’ and why great comedy is about shock 48:50

19d ago48:50

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Stewart Lee – beloved writer, columnist and stand-up - was on the podcast in 2022 talking about the first records he bought, immensely funny and fascinating, and we’ve been praying for an excuse to get him back since. And it’s here! - he’s on tour again and his ‘Basic Lee’ show is on Sky/Now TV on July 20. This covers his first memories of live ent…

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1 on 1 with Paul John Dykes of A Celtic State of Mind (ACSOM) 57:11

23d ago57:11

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Hello and welcome to episode 2 of our mini series that sees us collaborate with other Celtic fan media content creators. Next up we have Andy discussing the 23/24 season with Paul John Dykes from ACSOM. Watch ACSOM -A Celtic State of Mind - YouTube Follow on X -A Celtic State Of Mind (ACSOM) (@ACSOMPOD) / X Listen on Apple - A Celtic State of Mind …

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S2 Ep15: Pat Nevin - Chelsea - 1983-84 1:05:06

23d ago1:05:06

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This week we meet a man who outshone Paolo Futre and Marco Van Basten on the international stage before becoming a cult hero at Chelsea. From calculating how many records he could buy with his wages to stealing cutlery from Pizza Hut - it's the wing wizard himself - Pat Nevin. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram:…

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How Springsteen went “six deep”, fictional rock hacks and who’s more conservative than Liam Gallagher? 46:24

23d ago46:24

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You’ll always find us in the kitchen at parties, near the hoppy summer ale and sausage rolls and, and this week discussing … … he hasn't changed his look or sound for 30 years: is there a more conservative concept than Liam Gallagher? And how he became the one-man Oasis. … the eye-watering sum Kevin Hart made from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. … …

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#525: Cholesterol-Lowering Medication – Dr. Paddy Barrett 48:29

24d ago48:29

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Cholesterol-lowering medications, particularly statins, play a pivotal role in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and apolipoprotein B (apoB) concentrations, which are causal markers in atherosclerosis development. The efficacy of these medications is well-documented, with numerous clinical trials demonstrating substantial benefit…

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1 on 1 with Reidzo from GIGPOD 26:08

24d ago26:08

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Hello there and welcome to 4 Tims and a Podcast end of season extravaganza, this mini series sees each of the 4 Tims go 1 on 1 with another Celtic fan media content creator, this episode sees Danny on with Reidzo from GIGPOD, they discuss season 23/24 as a whole and have a glimpse towards next season as well. Follow GIGPOD on Instagram - GIGPOD🟢⚪️ …

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Jon Savage - Dusty’s wig, Bowie’s bombshell and how gay pop culture changed music 34:04

25d ago34:04

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“I thought Dave Davies of the Kinks was a girl. When I discovered he was a boy, that’s when I got interested.” Jon’s an old friend of the podcast and the author of some highly regarded and influential books about pop and its repercussions, ‘England’s Dreaming’ and ‘1966: the Year The Decade Exploded’ among them. His latest is ‘The Secret Public: Ho…

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“Abba’s success is more about us than them”: Giles Smith looks back at a 50-year love affair 37:38

26d ago37:38

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Giles was 12 when he watched Abba win Eurovision in 1974 and was instantly besotted – and thus required to spend the next 20 years wrestling with The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name. His thunderingly funny, fond and illuminating book – My My!: Abba Through The Years – traces their story, looks at the snobbery and critical mauling they endured and…

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the Architect of Mod: how Peter Meaden restyled and launched the Who - by Steve Turner 39:49

28d ago39:49

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Peter Meaden was a key figure in the Mod movement. He changed the world view of Andrew Loog Oldham, which shaped the early Stones, and he managed the Who, remodelling their look and sound, writing their first single and turning them into Mod figureheads. Steve Turner interviewed him in 1975, an exchange that's now the centrepiece of his new book 'K…

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S2 Ep14: Danny Lennon - St Mirren - 2012-13 1:34:43

30d ago1:34:43

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This week, we meet a man who blew away Bayern Munich in The Olympiastadion before stewarding St Mirren to League Cup success. Find out why John Lambie always carried a microscope, what the worst excuse was for a player not turning up to training and terrifying trainees in a German army camp with former St Mirren and Clyde manager Danny Lennon. Foll…

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#524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD 1:26:02

1M ago1:26:02

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When aiming for healthy aging and reducing chronic disease risk over the lifecourse, exercise, specifically a combination of resistance training and cardiorespiratory fitness, has a fundamental role to play. In addition it can mitigate age-related declines and support independence in later years. A strong evidence base exists showing the benefits o…

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Great album trilogies, suing Madonna and "the pantheon of psychedelic heaviosity" 47:11

1M ago47:11

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This week the conversational Super-Trouper of Enquiry lights up the following … ... why care when "rock critics get it wrong"? ... the dreadful death of the Allman brothers' dad. ... is there any other branch of entertainment where you can be two hours late onstage? ... has any show got worse reviews than Eddie Izzard's one-woman Hamlet? ... the un…

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BITESIZE | Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland’s Spirit of Success 9:14

1M ago9:14

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Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who describes how he kindled the team spirit in his Northern Ireland squad. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham …

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S2 Ep13: John Wark - Ipswich Town - 1980-81 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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This week we meet a player who won countless individual awards and also the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with one of English football's smaller teams. Find out about swapping shirts with Zico, having a few beers ahead of an important European fixture and Holywood disagreeing with your accent with John Wark. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CS…

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4TimsWeekly - Celts double down at Hampden as Idah wins the Cup 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Hello and welcome to another episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, this episode sees the bhoys discuss the dramatic late winner at Hampden that saw Celtic clinch a league and cup double. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Classic Big Interview: Craig Gordon 56:19

1M ago56:19

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Craig Gordon from season two. This was a fascinating discussion about Craig’s remarkable campaign at Celtic, during which he proved he could play out from the back – even at the Camp Nou. We also talked about the devastating injury which kept the Scotland No1 out of the game for two years. Craig revea…

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SNP29: Athletes & Plant-Based Diets – Evidence & Application in Practice 12:22

1M ago12:22

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Contemporary society is witnessing a growing interest in, and embracing of, plant-based diets. Numerous athletes are now gravitating towards such dietary choices, motivated by concerns for health, performance or ethics. Consequently, coaches, nutritionists, and other fitness experts find themselves increasingly tasked with guiding athletes who adhe…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Metal and Me 4:43

1M ago4:43

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Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes his favourite Iron Maiden gig – when the England, Ipswich and Rangers legend actually performed on stage with the heavy rockers. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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The spectacular Dead & Co, songs performed backwards & happy birthday Diamond Dogs! 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Tuning into this week's rock and roll soundwave to filter signal from noise, we cranked up the volume on the following ... ... 'Zuma Nester Rock' and the eternal curse of rock stars' kids' names. ... Bowie's spat with Robbie Williams at Netaid. ... celebrating awkward sods like Kevin Rowland. ... why Paul Carrack has seen it all. ... 'Lewis' Armstr…

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BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: The genius that was Jimmy Johnstone 7:01

1M ago7:01

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Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who reminisces about the sheer genius of Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Host…

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Why They Might Be Giants now perform an entire song backwards 27:04

1M ago27:04

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They Might Be Giants – old school fiends John Flansburgh and John Linnell – have been making elliptical, funny and adventurous records for over 40 years and writing music for children, advertising and TV comedies. We talk to John Linnell here about songwriting, early shows in art spaces, the way you saw the world when a "wiseacrey teenager" and wha…

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Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch 46:30

1M ago46:30

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two. Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch. He was so much more than a good touch for a big man. In this Big Interview we discover learning the game using the Coerver Method, some of his best s…

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Guy Chambers - writing with Robbie, a tangle with Bowie & half a bagel with Paul McCartney 36:35

1M ago36:35

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Guy Chambers was a teenager in Liverpool and at John Lennon’s old school - "same headmaster, Mister Pobjoy". He remembers the Beatles, Queen, Abba and Jesus Christ Superstar sparking his interest in the "perfect song package" and went on to work with Tina Turner, Rufus Wainwright, Kylie, Diana Ross and scores of others. He talks here about early sh…

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#523: How Trustworthy is the Food Frequency Questionnaire in Evaluating Dietary Intake? – Deirdre Tobias, ScD 1:14:52

1M ago1:14:52

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The Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) stands as a cornerstone in nutritional research, offering valuable insights into dietary patterns and habits over a specified period. Despite its widespread use and established utility, the FFQ has not been immune to criticism, much of which arises from a misunderstanding of its purpose and inherent limitation…

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Alan Edwards, pop PR – ‘Bowie was like King Arthur and the Spice Girls like the Pistols’ 42:16

1M ago42:16

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We’ve known Alan Edwards since the days when we’d ring him for a quote from Blondie or the Stranglers in the late ‘70s and he’s still one of the key figures in music PR. He’s looked after the Stones, Prince, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Amy Winehouse, the Beckhams and many others. No-one is better positioned to see how that world has changed, from the…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: Tino Asprilla, Newcastle’s Madcap Genius 8:57

2M ago8:57

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Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic B…

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Rock’s image-makers, men on dancefloors and why bands can’t act like bands anymore 55:09

2M ago55:09

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This week’s items slapped on the rock and roll barbecue and lightly grilled include … … why Eurovision will never avoid political controversy. … when AI does David Hepworth! … what’s the secret of NTS radio? … “there are two types of wedding disco, ones that start with Abba's Dancing Queen and terrible ones.” … Tony Hall’s prophetic preview of Revo…

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