Best Mike Thurston Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Fade On Me 1:02:12

1h ago1:02:12

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When I think about the solo in this song, it has a gravity to it that makes it feel centuries old. You could almost imagine that it has been living underground in some secret grotto since time began, just waiting for the right song to come along and feed it. It feels like a primal life force all its own, as if Mike is possessed by it rather than be…

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KNEECAP - "We've all been caught in the loop" 37:15

9h ago37:15

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On the week of their debut album Fine Art, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí weigh in on drugs, Irish Americans, sperm banks and bee keeping. Fine Art is out now on Heavenly Recordings. Photo: Peadar Ó Goill DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the fir…

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E047 - Billionaire Reveals How to Make $1,000,000 in 2024 | Saygin Yalcin 1:12:10

3d ago1:12:10

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Saygin Yalcin is a Dubai-based entrepreneur who revolutionised the UAE’s auto vehicle & e-commerce markets. After many failed career attempts, from DJing to becoming a doctor, Saygin ambitiously relocated to Dubai completely alone, driven by his obsession with becoming a successful entrepreneur. Years later, his first business was acquired by Amazo…

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Orlando Weeks - "I'm getting better at my 4s" 35:28

3h ago35:28

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We join Orlando Weeks at his Loja exhibition in Peckham, where he was making art prints during the day and performing at night, to talk industriousness, specificity, and what success means. His wonderful new album Loja, featuring guest spots by Katy J Pearson and Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale, is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, a…

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Honey Bee 1:10:20

1h ago1:10:20

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In the liner notes for Wildflowers and all the Rest, engineer Jim Scott remarks that “Tom would write a song like ‘Honey Bee’ on the spot and the band would just follow him. There are dozens of recordings just starting a song and making it up from top to bottom, coming up with funny lyrics.” Of course, there are plenty of deep cut or inside example…

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Red Rum Club - Liverpool Sound City 32:14

1d ago32:14

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With their stellar Top 10 album Western Approaches, Liverpool's Red Rum Club put their SAS level of hard work to good use. On this chat with an audience at Liverpool Sound City, Fran and Simon tell their story of bar band to stadium headliners. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Mont…

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Nick Allbrook (POND) - Landscape gardening and pub bands 38:38

8d ago38:38

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About to release their tenth record Stung!, here is POND's Nick Allbrook on being a landscape gardener, trying to assimilate into regular society after touring, and one sketchy trial shift that ended in... success! Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head t…

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Only a Broken Heart 52:32

8d ago52:32

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As journalist Jaan Uhelski writes in the Wildflowers and All the Rest liner notes, “If Wildflowers is an album about taking stock of one’s life, “Only a Broken Heart” is a watershed moment on that excavation of self.” Everything about the way the final album version of this song is arranged and produced caters toward that excavation. The busyness o…

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E046 - “TikTok is the New AMAZON!”: The Future of Online Business & eCommerce | RobTheBank 1:04:48

11d ago1:04:48

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Rob Oliver is a serial entrepreneur and eCommerce expert who is at the forefront of the next big wave in online business. After exiting his first business for eight figures, Rob has turned to the rising opportunity of TikTok Shop, which he boldly predicts will “eat the world” of traditional eCommerce leaders like Shopify and Amazon. The young entre…

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AURORA names your pets 52:43

6d ago52:43

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AURORA joins Giles talking about her work on Frozen Planet II and Disney's Frozen, having a powerful voice in social and political movements, and what you should name your cat. Her new album What Happened To The Heart? lands this Friday. Photo: Wanda Martin Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Albu…

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E045 - “Young Men are FAILING”: The Masculinity Crisis | Scott Galloway 1:04:04

5d ago1:04:04

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Joining me today is Scott Galloway, NYU professor, published author and the host of Prof G & Pivot podcasts. Concerned for the welfare of young men, Scott sheds light on this global crisis, revealing the alarming rise in loneliness and declining economic prospects among men. In his latest book “The Algebra of Wealth”, he provides vital education on…

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#21 Fergus Crawley - How To Train Like a Hybrid Athlete 1:33:23

5d ago1:33:23

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Welcome back to another episode of The Game Plan podcast! We've got an incredible episode today featuring Fergus Crawley – Hybrid Athlete and Co-Founder of Omnia Performance In this episode, we explore Fergus's journey from rugby player to hybrid athlete, overcoming mental health challenges, and achieving remarkable feats in endurance and strength …

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Mike Kinsella (Owen) - Ever played a powerchord? 46:34

9d ago46:34

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Owen's Mike Kinsella, on parenting, not knowing people were listening to American Football for years, and whether or not he's ever played a powerchord. Owen's new album The Falls of Sioux is out now, and he's on tour in the UK next week. Photo - Alexia Viscius Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's A…

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It's Good to Be King 50:01

13d ago50:01

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“It's good to be king and have your own way. Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day” There’s security in success, but there’s an ominous cautionary tone that creeps into the next line, “And when your bulldog barks and your canary sings, You're out there with winners, it's good to be king”. When your bulldog barks and your canary sings. Dogs u…

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Lottie Pendlebury (Goat Girl) - "It's about being open to learning" 32:46

11d ago32:46

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About to release their new album Below The Waste (7 June), Goat Girl's Lottie Pendlebury discusses anxiety, taking time to figure out what the artform is, Universal Credit and being open to learning. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://rought…

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E044 - The Single Life Secret: Self-Confidence is the Key to True Love | Tracy Harmoush 1:55:55

12d ago1:55:55

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Tracy Harmoush is a former investment banker turned growth mindset speaker & entrepreneur whose focus lies in fitness. In spite of “social pressure to consider”, Tracy made the bold decision to shift direction from the 9-5 corporate world to build her fitness brand. Her app, Untraceable, shares a holistic approach to health and wellness, integratin…

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Crumb - Uploading your photos to the company's iCloud 28:29

15d ago28:29

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Uploading personal photos to your company's iCloud is a life lesson in work gaffes. Bri and Lila from Crumb join on today's episode, the week after the release of new album AMAMA - a contender for 2024's album of the year. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient…

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Molly Lewis - Causing Elon Musk's delayed meeting 53:13

16d ago53:13

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Molly Lewis whistled on Barbie, with Dr. Dre, Karen O and Parkway Drive, and left Elon Musk hanging. Her new record On The Lips is out now and if you want to save money on that immersion bath, you can listen to it now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. He…

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You Wreck Me 46:03

16d ago46:03

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Legendary Nashville songwriter, Harlan Howard is purported to have coined the expression “three chords and the truth” and friend and colleague Bob Dylan is also remembered for the great line “All I need is my red guitar, three chords and the truth”. Well that’s all this riff is. Three chords. No passing chords, no fancy inversions or suspended note…

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Suggs (Madness) - "...and that was the end of that career" 36:45

18d ago36:45

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On Episode 350, British legend Suggs joins us about his shortlived careers as a butcher/gardener/painter/plasterer, being caught skiving on MotD and getting kicked out of Madness, and writing a book as well as his one man play. The expanded edition of Madness' first Number 1 album Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie is out 7 June. Become a …

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Villagers - "I painted lots of people's houses" 30:03

18d ago30:03

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On Villagers' excellent new record That Golden Time, Conor O'Brien returns to lone intimacy. Conor chats painting houses in Dublin, tragicomedy and finding new life in physical excercise. Photo: Andrew Whitton Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to htt…

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E043 - The System Has F**KED You: Here's How to Escape... | Simon Squibb 1:54:30

24d ago1:54:30

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Simon Squibb is a veteran entrepreneur and startup expert with more than a decade of experience founding 19 companies. As the CEO of HelpBnk, Simon is committed to empowering millions to achieve their dreams and launch their own successful businesses. He is quickly becoming a leading voice in business development and leadership, taking to YouTube t…

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Lauren Mayberry - "The industry doesn't employ me, the fans do" 54:24

23d ago54:24

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As Lauren Mayberry gears up for life as a solo artist, she chats about freedom and sexuality, TikTok cats and the DIY Glasgow scene. Lauren has a new documentary on iPlayer as part of 6 Music's Change The Tune campaign against online abuse, and her new track Change Shapes is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive…

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Time to Move On 51:07

28d ago51:07

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On certain days, I think “Time to Move On” is the best song on Wildflowers, on other days, other songs take that honour. It’s a song that resonates with so many people because it gives us that glimpse into someone finding freedom, if not exactly peace. Despite being the fourth most streamed song from Wildflowers on Spotify, "Time to Move On" was no…

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Jordan Rakei - "Giving myself time" 34:06

1M ago34:06

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On the day Jordan Rakei moved from Australia to London, he knew nobody in his new city. Now a fully fledged Londoner, Jordan tells us about fighting through his shyness in the name of sharing music, balancing family and writing life, and that one memorable work gaffe. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough T…

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E042 - “Happiness is a CHOICE!” Instantly Fix Your Stress & Anxiety | Mo Gawdat 2:26:38

26d ago2:26:38

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Mo Gawdat, recognised as the ‘happiness expert’, has become a guiding light for those in search of meaning and joy. The former Chief Business Office of Google X set out on his mission to help the world become happier after the tragic passing of his son. In honour of Ali, Mo has dedicated himself to a new life goal: making one-billion people happy, …

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BIG SPECIAL - "If you find it important to be honest... that's the point of it" 36:41

1M ago36:41

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Joe and Callum reflect on their years of sh*t jobs, getting signed after a tiler was playing them while working at an A&R's house, waste removal and working at Wetherspoons. Postindustrial Hometown Blues is out today! Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Hea…

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Katherine Priddy - "My first gig outside of my village was at the O2" 29:14

30d ago29:14

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Katherine Priddy's album The Pendulum Swing is a sweeping, timeless snapshot of folk. Here she tells us about bigger gigs, moving beyond a hobby and supporting Fairport Convention’s Richard Thompson. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://rought…

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Liverpool Sound City: Yee Loi, Alex Spencer, VENUS GRRRLS 16:12

1M ago16:12

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Two of the youngest artists at Sound City, Yee Loi and Alex Turner, and Grace from gothic shredders of the north VENUS GRRRLS speaks about their youth music organisation. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use 'CLUB10…

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You Don't Know How It Feels 55:26

1M ago55:26

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We’re all quick to judge people, whether they cut us off in the fast lane, or don’t hold a door open for us as we’re heading out of the grocery store. But we don’t know what that person is going through, emotionally, psychologically, physically. That disconnect is amplified a hundredfold when it’s in the context of a famous person. Wealth and stard…

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Liverpool Sound City: The Mysterines and Crawlers 19:27

1M ago19:27

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Callum from The Mysterines and all four Crawlers join from Liverpool Sound City - talking working at Anfield and spilled milk at McDonald's. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use 'CLUB101POD' as your voucher. DistroK…

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Liverpool Sound City: Antony Szmierek, Kwoli Black, Joshua Epithet 32:02

1M ago32:02

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At Sound City we spoke with Antony Szmierek about his former life as a secondary school English teacher, Kwoli Black on the grind and Joshua Epithet about opening up. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use 'CLUB101POD…

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Liverpool Sound City: Brooke Combe, Home Counties, The Lottery Winners 25:00

1M ago25:00

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We hear from Brooke Combe, Home Counties and The Lottery Winners from this year's Liverpool Sound City. Thank you LSC, Virgin Music Group and Modern Sky for having us. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use 'CLUB101PO…

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E041 - I Was KIDNAPPED by the World’s Most Dangerous Warlord | ArabUncut 1:23:14

1M ago1:23:14

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ArabUncut is not your everyday travel YouTuber… Unlike others, the young creator goes to extreme danger to reveal the unfiltered stories of poverty-based and wartorn third world countries. From interviewing the most dangerous gangs in Rio Brazil and Africa to immersing himself in the dark world of the Mexican Cartel, ArabUncut captures never-seen-b…

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#20 1STMAN - What Does It Take To Be A Top 1% Man 1:27:08

1M ago1:27:08

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Dive into this week's The Game Plan Podcast as we sit down with Kris Sturmey (1stman), seasoned entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, and founder of 1STMAN, who has shifted the landscape of lifestyle and business with his groundbreaking 1M House project. In this episode, we unpack Kris's transition from YouTube celebrity to the mastermind behind a gl…

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Stop & Chat: Sophie Porter (Other Half) 13:19

1M ago13:19

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Are Other Half east anglia's best band? You decide! Announcing their new album Dark Ageism with a very cool track 'Lifted Fingers' (ft. Nada Surf's Mathew Caws), Sophie joins on today's Stop 'N' Chat with the funniest memories of her late dad, stories from the estate and the Bouncing Souls memory device. Dark Ageism is out 21 June on Big Scary Mons…

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Scott Lavene - "Going to towns I've never been?" 43:21

1M ago43:21

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Disneyland in Dagenham is a collection of Scott's memories and jaunts, out next Friday. Here he tells us about life changing in his 40s, working at a detox clinic and leaving the front door open. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head to http://roughtrade…

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Wildflowers 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Everything about the way this song is crafted sneaks up on you. It’s a masterclass in how you take an idea and flesh it out into a fully-fledged tour de force piece of art. And that’s not to say that this song isn’t wonderful when played just on an acoustic guitar, or on piano with just the vocal accompaniment. It’s a great song in its bones, but i…

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El Kempner (Palehound) - Shredding the acoustic 50:12

1M ago50:12

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Renowned indie shredder El Kempner joins on today's episode, on Elliott Smith, taking a step back from touring with Palehound, and a Zoom acoustic version of 'Independence Day'. Palehound's awesome record Eye On The Bat is out now. Photo: Tonje Thilesen Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of…

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E040 - Luke Belmar: How To Create a Better Life For Yourself break the system 1:41:40

2M ago1:41:40

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Today, we welcome back the ever-inspiring Luke Belmar, a serial entrepreneur, cryptoexpert, and a visionary who is leading the next generation towards freedom. As the co-founder of the world’s largest business network, Luke has become a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing advanced education and proven strategies to generate onwards of 10K …

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Hovvdy - Power-washing garbage cans 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Their fifth album comes out tomorrow, so William and Charlie talk working in the restaurant industry, kitchens, power-washing garbage and a bit about Anthony Bourdain. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to …

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Approaching Wildflowers 14:39

2M ago14:39

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When climbers finally decide to take on the holy grail of all ascents, Everest, they first face a nine day journey to base camp, which includes two full rest days. This journey alone weeds out about thirty of explorers. Those who are lucky enough to make the arduous trek to the first staging post are then faced with Mount Everest growing ever upwar…

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Miles Kane And The Evils - Rough Trade RSD Special 9:01

2M ago9:01

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Miles Kane And The Evils join us from Record Store Day 24, talking parents' record collections, surf guitar and an alternative life in hairdressing. Miles Kane And The Evils is streaming on 3 May. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on ex…

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Dougal Gray (Junodream) - Rough Trade RSD Special 22:02

2M ago22:02

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Junodream guitarist Dougal Gray tells us about their aspirations, the reality of being a band in 2024 and getting fired. Their debut Pools of Colour is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to http://…

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Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family) - Finding the loo at Berghain 54:25

2M ago54:25

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From working as a teacher in China to trying to find a crapper for his pre-show ritual at Berghain, Lias tells us about his various ups and downs of trying to live an honest life in music. Fat White Family's fourth album Forgiveness Is Yours is out this Friday. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's …

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Dog Unit - Rough Trade RSD Special 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Sam and Lucy of Dog Unit, who just released the excellent At Home album, chat to me about their record shop counter days, darker days, and the trick to a good recommendation (ask the record shop counter). Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texa…

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Divorce - Rough Trade RSD Special 14:44

2M ago14:44

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At Record Store Day this Saturday gone, Felix and Tiger from Divorce spoke to us about discovering new music, Jamiroquai and working at the opticians. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to http://roughtrade…

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Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) - Rough Trade RSD Special 12:27

2M ago12:27

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At Rough Trade East on Record Store Day 2024, Kate Stables of This Is The Kit spoke to me about an early love of drum and bass, working at the pub and her band's live album recorded on Cornish clifftop open-air venue, The Minack Theatre. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, Engl…

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E039 - Manifest Success & Happiness in 7 Steps | Roxi Nafousi 1:36:18

2M ago1:36:18

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Roxie Nafousi, a key leader in self-development, has empowered millions to turn their dreams into a reality. Her recovery from rock-bottom and battling addiction to becoming a self-help expert was sparked by her discovery for manifestation, where she quickly turned everything around and became a beacon of hope for individuals on their journey to se…

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Cuffed Up - All you got 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Christina and Ralph from Cuffed Up join today, talking about their self-produced new album All You Got, working unpaid internships, teaching yourself to fish, and learning by f**king up. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Ga…

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