Best Daren Smith Podcasts (2025)

1
IAN BROUDIE - The Story Goes 57:35

1h ago57:35

57:35

This week on Oh! Brother, we are delighted to welcome Ian Broudie to the show. The Lightning Seeds frontman and renowned producer talks us through his early days in Big in Japan, his production work with the Bunnymen, The Coral, The Zutons and The Fall, and the unexpected path that led to one of the nation’s favourite football songs. Hope you enjoy…

1
PAUL SIMPSON - My Boyish Days 1:00:18

6d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Paul Simpson - Liverpool legend, founder of The Wild Swans and original member of The Teardrop Explodes. From formative nights at Eric’s and early encounters with The Fall, to coming up with one of post-punk’s most poetic band names and introducing Julian Cope to …

1
DAREN GARRETT - When Your Profession Dropped You in a Job 46:11

21d ago46:11

46:11

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week we are thrilled to welcome friend of the show Daren Garrett through our virtual doors. A whistle-stop tour through some iconic post punk bands, the guys discuss Daren's time with Pram, The Nightingales, The Fall and his current projects, including the coining of the phrase Dubabilly (exact spelling tbc). Perha…

1
JIM GLENNIE - Something of a Pleasure 1:04:06

1M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Our guest this week is the wonderful Jim Glennie, bassist and founding member of James. We discuss phone calls from Brian Eno, Chesney Hawkes’ baseball caps, and the unlikely kindness of bank managers, as well as the brutal nature of the music industry and the delights of vegetarian cuisine. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com…

1
WILL SERGEANT - Read It In Books 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Our guest this week is Echo & the Bunnymen guitarist, author and polymath, Will Sergeant. We chat about first encounters with The Fall, drum machines gone wrong, icy trips to Berlin, Top of the Pops dressing rooms and why Liverpool bands feared “selling out.” Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https…

1
MAT OSMAN - It's Always the Quiet Ones 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

Welcome to Series 6 of Oh! Brother. As we enter our Perverted by Language era, our guest this week is Suede bassist, journalist and author, Mat Osman. We chat about hearing The Fall for the first time in a Sussex bedroom, getting the call to support them on tour, Mark E. Smith’s unique way with compliments. We also discuss Suede, their formation, s…

1
Q&A - So What About It? 47:37

5M ago47:37

47:37

For our series finale of Oh! Brother, we answer your pressing questions, some more open ended than others, with help of our resident Michael Parkinson, Nathan Hanley. Thanks for everyone who sent in questions, and thanks for all our great guests this series. We won't be away for long, with guests for next series already lined up. In the meantime, k…

1
MICKEY BRADLEY - Everything You Say Is Right 58:17

6M ago58:17

58:17

Our guest this week is the one and only Mickey Bradley, bass player, broadcaster, and all-round raconteur from sunny Derry. We dive into the early days of The Undertones, Terry Hooley's Good Vibrations label, death threats against Joe Strummer, and the eternal question of whether bands need "the" in their name. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Tw…

1
BRIX SMITH - This Is My Happening 46:30

7M ago46:30

46:30

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were thrilled to be joined by friend of the show, Brix Smith, for this week's episode, as we take a look back at the year that was, 1988. Tours, ballets, videos and phlegm, we reminisce about perhaps the world's busiest band's busiest ever year. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

1
DONALD JOHNSON - Oh! Brother LIVE 47:35

7M ago47:35

47:35

Recorded live at Wythenshawe Cultural Hub, we were thrilled to interview fellow Wythenshawrite Donald Johnson, best known for his storied career in A Certain Ratio. Stories of codpieces, drivers and The Hacienda make up this weeks show, amongst some discussion of music and drumming as well. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/O…

1
PETE WYLIE - How I Didn't Get Where I Am Today 1:16:30

8M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Our guest this week is the legend that is Pete Wylie. Pete and the guys, but let's be honest, mainly Pete, discuss the post-punk scenes developing in Liverpool and Manchester in the 70's and 80's, Pete's life in and out of bands, John Peel, Mark E Smith and more than a few others. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherSh…

1
JOHN NIVEN - O Brother 57:30

8M ago57:30

57:30

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were delighted to speak to renowned author and less renowned A&R man, John Niven. Along side tales of the Fall, John regales us with stories of his own attempts at being a rock star, the creation of Steven Stelfox and the guys even find time to talk about the trials of being a working class artist. Enjoy! Follow us b…

1
SIMON 'DING' ARCHER - The Past 48:24

9M ago48:24

48:24

Simon 'Ding' Archer is our guest this week. Bass player and producer extraordinaire, Simon tells us about his times in an innumerable list of great bands, the art of singer-wrangling and the difference between being inside and outside the large Fall tent. Follow us below: Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohb…

1
ELIS JAMES - Fiery Jack 1:13:55

9M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Our guest this week is the one and only Elis James, welsh standup and podcast host. In a bumper edition of the podcast, we get into the weeds of Fall gigs, watching and supporting, welsh language music and comedy, and roast dinner etiquette. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

1
ANDY DAWSON - Athletico Cured 44:50

10M ago44:50

44:50

Welcome to another edition of Oh! Brother. This week we welcome Andy Dawson, writer, podcaster, actor and avid Fall enjoyer. We discuss the hit and miss nature of watching The Fall, the trials and tribulations of Twitter and the wonderful and frightening world of the darts. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow Insta…

1
IAN RANKIN - Real Noise Merchants 40:51

10M ago40:51

40:51

This week on Oh! Brother, we were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Rankin to the show. The best selling author talks us through his brief stint as a punk front man, his writing processes and the intersection of literature and music. Hope you enjoy! This episode, as well as future episodes, was recorded in partnership with Forum Library Creative Space, …

1
CHRISTMAS 2024 - Ho! Ho! Ho! Brother 50:52

11M ago50:52

50:52

Merry Christmas one and all! In keeping with a Hanley family tradition, we have decided to mark the season with a quiz! We gathered members of the wider Fall family, for a quick game of "Name That Fall Tune". What says Christmas more than 7 people shouting over each other, not understanding the rules of a game. Fans of high fidelity audio and tight…

1
JOHN DWYER - Put Some Reverb on My Brother 41:37

11M ago41:37

41:37

Oh! Brother returns with John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees. The topics of Metal vs Indie, the art of touring diplomacy and the state of gigs in the UK and the US are discussed, as well as Johns various interactions with Mark and the Fall in general. Thanks for your support as always! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

1
DAVE BUSH - Why Are People Grudgeful 47:50

12M ago47:50

47:50

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week Dave Bush joins our hosts and the guys discuss Dave's time with the band, his post-Fall projects and the art of dragging a band into the late 20th Century. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Episode 1: With Vanessa Bailey and Daren Smith 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Send us a text In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to have two powerhouse guests: Vanessa Bailey and Daren Smith! We’re diving deep into their latest creative projects, their journeys in the film industry, and the exciting things they have in store. First up, Vanessa Bailey joins us to discuss her incredible work in film. She’s been busy, and we…

1
STEVE EVETS - Who could foresee what happened? 52:18

1y ago52:18

52:18

Season 5 is here! Steve Evets, acclaimed actor and unique collaborator with The Fall is our guest this week. Join the guys as Steve shares his journey from stage to screen, his many amazing roles over the years and how he came to know the band. Content Warning: This episode features some medical details, not for the squeamish. Hosted on Acast. See …

1
The Most Valuable Lead Magnet Strategy | Episode 070 13:11

1+ y ago13:11

13:11

Thanks to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CRAFTSMAN20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/craftsman Take the free independent creator scorecard and join us for our next workshop.By Daren Smith

1
Minimum Viable Numbers | Episode 069 10:43

1+ y ago10:43

10:43

Thanks to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CRAFTSMAN20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/craftsman Read this episode on the blog: https://www.craftsmancreative.co/minimum-viable-numbers/ Take the free independent creator scorecard and join us for our…

1
Which Seat Are You In? 7:53

1+ y ago7:53

7:53

Thanks to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CRAFTSMAN20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/craftsman Take the free independent creator scorecard and join us for our next workshop.By Daren Smith

1
KID CONGO POWERS - Anything to Say 48:23

2y ago48:23

48:23

This week on Oh! Brother, the legendary Kid Congo Powers graces us with stories of The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Fall, The Gun Club and a few others. They also discuss the mystery of the "Hit The North" music video and some of Kid's memories of and relationship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Episode 9: With Dr Kamran Qureshi, Dr Iram Qureshi, Peter Tilley, Alex Staunton-Hill and Kemal Yildirim 1:03:37

2y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Send us a text On the show this week, Dr Kamran Qureshi and Dr Iram Qureshi, Join Joe to discuss their new film Only Love matters. Plus, Peter Tilley returns with Alex Staunton-Hill and Kemal Yildirim to talk about their new film The Foreboding: Fractured. Equally, Thanks but No Thanks makes a return... Only Love Matters: https://www.google.com/url…

1
TIM PRESLEY - Northern Soul 56:51

2y ago56:51

56:51

On this week's episode of Oh! Brother, Paul and Steve welcome Tim Presley, song writer, painter and all round good Dude. They discuss beards, Manchester manners, Tim's many musical projects and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Lifestyle Design 101 7:51

2y ago7:51

7:51

Read the book at blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster Take the free business scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.co Thanks to Lulu.com for sponsoring this episode.By Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Section 2, Outcomes | Episode 066 6:42

2y ago6:42

6:42

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster Take the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Stepping into your role as a leader | Episode 065 4:54

2y ago4:54

4:54

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster Take the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Impact, what we really want | Episode 064 8:40

2y ago8:40

8:40

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster Take the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Art is a Language | Episode 063 5:36

2y ago5:36

5:36

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster Take the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - The Craftsman Flywheel | Episode 062 9:01

2y ago9:01

9:01

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterBy Daren Smith

1
JOHN COOPER CLARKE - Truth Lies Within 53:16

2y ago53:16

53:16

Episode 3 of Series 4 sees Paul welcome the inimitable John Cooper Clarke to Oh! Brother. Unfortunately Steve couldn't make it this week, but he will be back with us in 2 weeks time. Paul and John talk their way through stories from John's career, his interactions with The Fall, his love of Elvis and even find time for a bit of a sing song. We're r…

1
PHIL JONES - He Was The Manager 1:07:14

2y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Phil Jones joins the guys this week. Amongst others, the guys discuss The Beautiful South, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, The Knives, Joy Division, New Order, REM and they even find time to discuss The Fall. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
PAT NEVIN - Kicker Conspiracy 1:16:02

2y ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The guys are back for Series 4 of Oh! Brother. To kick off the new series, we welcome Pat Nevin, former Scottish footballer, turned journalist, broadcaster, author and DJ. The guys discuss Pat's career, attempts to broaden footballers' musical tastes, John Peel, Norman Whiteside and a whole bunch more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

1
Blockbuster - The Power of Resilience | Episode 061 12:37

2+ y ago12:37

12:37

Listen to this chapter from the Blockbuster Book Thanks to Lulu.com for sponsoring this book. Check out the rest of the chapters at blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterBy Daren Smith

1
Two Thoughts From Two Months Of Writing A Book In Public | Episode 060 4:45

2+ y ago4:45

4:45

By Daren Smith

1
Blockbuster - Get Resourceful | Episode 059 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

10:59

Read the book for free at blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterBy Daren Smith

1
Blockbuster - The Importance of Faith | Episode 058 9:14

2+ y ago9:14

9:14

By Daren Smith

1
Part 1 - Mindset - Episode 057 6:55

2+ y ago6:55

6:55

By Daren Smith

1
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming... 5:29

2+ y ago5:29

5:29

Learn more about Lulu at https://lulu.com Check out the workshop replay here: https://youtu.be/38f0LGNveTQBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - How To Use This Book 5:26

2+ y ago5:26

5:26

Every book should have a chapter like this. Here's how to use this book! Take the free scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
BLOCKBUSTER - Introduction 12:10

2+ y ago12:10

12:10

The introduction of my new book, Blockbuster - Expand your business to seven figures and beyond Take the free scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.coBy Daren Smith

1
Episode 8: With Caroline Spence and Brian Kelsey 45:44

2+ y ago45:44

45:44

Send us a text Joe is joined by Screen Writer, Producer and actor Caroline Spence who talks all things Raya Films. Equally, Brian Kelsey talks all about his independent talk-show - Ten Minutes With! There's also time for the news of the week plus popular segment thanks but no thanks. Raya Film's links | Website | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Fac…

1
Announcing My New Book! | Episode 053 8:24

2+ y ago8:24

8:24

Announcing my new book project! LINKS My first book, Craftsman Creative Scorecard Marketing by Daniel Priestley Rethink Press BookBuilder Freeform App MOVIE Framework Episode 1 Take the free ScorecardBy Daren Smith

1
[BONUS] Nathan Barry & Daren Smith at CEX 2023 41:48

2+ y ago41:48

41:48

I had the awesome privilege of sitting down with Nathan Barry, CEO and Founder of ConvertKit while I was at CEX at the beginning of May. We went deep into mindset, values, and how Nathan has grown his business. This is a special Bonus episode of the podcast, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the conversation. Authority by Nathan Barry Co…

1
Slowly, then all at once... | Episode 051 5:44

2+ y ago5:44

5:44

A short reflection on the last 8 months, and what to do when things feel like they just aren't working out the way you'd hoped.By Daren Smith

1
3 Things That Happen When You Write & Publish Your Book | Episode 050 20:02

2+ y ago20:02

20:02

Writing your book isn't just a way to create a new revenue stream and add some income into your life. In this episode I cover three massive benefits that have happened in my life because of my book. LINKS Lightbulb Courses Launch Summit Write & Publish Your Book Workshop Write Useful Books by Rob Fitzpatrick Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priest…

1
Episode 7: With Simon Pullum, Lochlann Pickering, Jullian Gaskell and Madison Leigh. 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

Send us a text On the show this week - Bash Street Theatre boys Simon Pullum, Lochlan Pickering and Jullian Gaskell talk to us about their latest show The Battling Butlers; which is playing at The Minack Theatre from the 14th-18th May 2023. You can book tickets here. Also, Madison Leigh is here to talk about her latest EP - Red Room, Pt. One. You c…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Daren Smith Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide