Best produced by Stephen Hill Podcasts (2024)

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PGM 1048R 'CLOUD NINE' : aug.16-23

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SUMMER...inspires an even more ethereal brand of Ambient electronica. Whether flying or floating on the balmy breezes, the sounds are airy and the movement is light and buoyant. The words we use to describe the moods it creates are superlative: joyous, blissful, ecstatic, delightful — even heavenly. And when it comes to heaven, for some reason we p…

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PGM 1378 'DEVOTION 3' : aug 9-16

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IN THE LAST FOUR DECADES, the ardent world of Indian devotional music has been transformed by an international group of world and ambient musicians. Inspired by this venerable heart-centered vocal tradition called bhakti, working with both traditional and progressive Indian musicians, they've stretched the boundaries and expanded the atmosphere of …

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PGM 1188R 'SUMMERTONES 3' : aug.2-9

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT, the combination of ambient nature sounds and electronic music was actually an innovation in the 1970s. And you may be surprised that the idea had a history in European classical music, especially in England and France. In England, it was the so-called "pastoral" composers like ARNOLD BAX and RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, who created or…

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PGM 1377 'SEQUENCER AIRLINES' : jul 26-aug 2

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THE ARRIVAL OF PRACTICAL ELECTRONIC SYNTHESIZERS in the late 1960s and early 1970s caused a sensation around the world, but nowhere more than Germany. Postwar German artists were restless, intent on leaving behind all forms of traditional German music, as well as the Rhythm & Blues roots and song structure of popular Anglo-American rock. An innocen…

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PGM 1285R 'SLACK KEY PARADISE' : july 19-26

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HAWAII, ladies and gentlemen: our 50th state, a subtropical archipelago of 137 volcanic islands arising from the Pacific Ocean, 2000 miles southwest of the U.S. mainland. Unique in many ways, it's a rich multi-ethnic melting pot of indigenous Hawaiian, Polynesian, East and Southeast Asian, and North American cultures. All this diversity gives Hawai…

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PGM 1376 'TRIBAL AMBIENT 2' : july12-19

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The primal sound of prehistoric hand drums, brought to the present by space-defining ambient electronics. In the 1980s, elements of ancient indigenous music were embraced by electronic musicians searching for an earthy, vital sound to balance the dematerialized tones of electronic instruments, ground the atmospheric soundscapes of ambient, and gain…

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PGM 770R 'THERMALS' : july 5-12

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Flying and floating: two weightless activities we associate with the airy skies and watery delights of summer. Of course, spacemusic allows you to fly and float all year 'round, but somehow it's even more enjoyable in the warm weather months. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we ride the air currents and float on blissful waves, on a program…

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PGM 1375 'AMERICAN HORIZON' : jun 28-july 5

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The yearly anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, has become a festive national holiday with food, music, and fireworks, celebrated by millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds, in every part of the United States. It’s a good time to revisit the roots of Ambient Americana—influences from Am…

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PGM 1051R 'DESERT SOUL' : june 21-28

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Underlying the political and religious differences that have provoked centuries of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa is the landscape—an austere region of desert and mountains, transected by great rivers: the Nile, the Tigris, the Euphrates. This environment, along with centuries of cultural exchange, accounts for a rough musical unity acr…

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PGM 1374 'ENCHANTED LANDS' : june 14-21

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Armed with a studio full of synthesizers and powerful production software, many electronic musicians will create sonic images of vast, cold, cosmic space. Others will conjure up infectious sequencer rhythms, and attract a high energy crowd with electronic dance music. Still others, following the great European symphonic tradition, will electrify th…

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Episode 22 : Tim Irons (The Ghost Inside) 1:12:48

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Today (Nov 19th) marks the 7th Anniversary of the horrific bus crash which claimed the lives of two people and changed the lives of The Ghost Inside and their crew forever. In this exclusive episode, Stephen talks to Tim Irons, a crew member who was onboard the bus that fateful day. Tim talks about his love for music and following band’s such as Bl…

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Episode 21 : George Davison (Lostprophets, Ghost, Bullet For My Valentine, FFAF) 1:01:21

2y ago1:01:21

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In this episode, Stephen talks to George Davison, a Tour Manager with over 25 years experience in the industry. George shares his early beginnings working with Nottingham metal legends Earthtone 9, before going on to work with a host of Welsh bands including Funeral For A Friend, Bullet For My Valentine, and most notably Lostprophets, overseeing th…

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Episode 20 : Simon Thomas (Ariana Grande, One Love Manchester) 1:03:04

2+ y ago1:03:04

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In this latest episode, Stephen talks to Simon JP Thomas, an Award-winning Front of House Sound Engineer with over 30 years experience in the industry. Detailing his career journey to date, Simon recalls his early experiences working with the likes of BB King, Gary Numan, Echo and the Bunnymen and Moby. By 2017 Simon had earnt his place as Front of…

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Episode 19 : John McMurtrie (Music, Stage and Tour Photographer) 1:11:57

2+ y ago1:11:57

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Surprise! We’re back! After what has been a horrendous year for Live Music and the super talented Crews and Technicians who look after your favorite bands, artists, and musicians, it’s a pleasure to bring you this very special episode of the podcast featuring the legendary John McMurtrie, a hugely talented British Music Photographer who has carved …

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Episode 18 : Chad Zaemisch (Metallica, Hole, The Breeders) 1:24:52

4y ago1:24:52

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We promised you an amazing end to this season of the podcast and we have delivered it, by bringing you a unique, open, and intimate conversation with Chad Zaemisch, who, for over 16 years has been the Guitar Tech for James Hetfield of Metallica. Undoubtedly one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Chad is responsible for James's signature guitar…

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Episode 17 : Dan Hawcroft (Motörhead, Kasabian, Capdown, Mondo Generator) 1:21:03

4y ago1:21:03

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This week we are going down under to speak with Dan Hawcroft, who for over 8 years was the Road Manager and Personal Assistant to Ian Fraser 'Lemmy' Kilmister. We were honored to hear Dan's story of growing up in the north of England, attending local, punk, and hardcore shows, promoting gigs and working with bands such as Capdown, Kasabian, and Nic…

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Episode 16 : Steve Lagudi (Machine Head, God Forbid, Exodus, Napalm Death) 1:24:51

4y ago1:24:51

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This week Stephen is joined by New York's finest live sound engineer, Steve Lagudi. Steve is probably best known for his work with bay area giants Machine Head but has worked with bands such as Exodus, Ill Nino, Napalm Death, Vision Of Disorder, God Forbid, Possessed, 5FDP and many many more. He is a guy who takes no punches and candidly opened up …

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#17 - Michael Berryman & The Hills Have Eyes Part Two 24:51

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome Michael Berryman back to the podcast! Michael is a veteran of the horror and sci-fi genres with over 100 performances to his name from his breakthrough The Hills Have Eyes to The Devil’s Rejects, Tales from the Crypt and even Star Trek. We chat about his many achievements and even bust another Hollywood myt…

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Episode 15 : Michelle Pettinato (Elvis Costello, Mr. Big, Styx, Gwen Stefani, Spin Doctors) 1:12:53

4y ago1:12:53

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This week our guest is Live Concert Engineer and co-founder of Soundgirls.org, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato. We go on a journey of her career to date beginning with early 90's American rock giants Spin Doctors and their rapid journey from small clubs to huge arena shows, and Michelle's equally successful progression to working with Styx, Mr. Big, …

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#16 - Michael Berryman & The Hills Have Eyes Part One 1:43:28

4y ago1:43:28

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome Michael Berryman to the podcast! Michael is a veteran of the horror and sci-fi genres with over 100 performances to his name from his breakthrough The Hills Have Eyes to The Devil’s Rejects, Tales from the Crypt and even Star Trek. We chat about his career to date and as it’s such a bumper interview part tw…

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Episode 14 : Tom Campbell (30 Seconds To Mars, While She Sleeps, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Bullet For My Valentine) 1:26:58

4y ago1:26:58

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Having won two Knight Of Illumination Awards for his work with Nick Mulvey and Anna Calvi, it is an honor to have on this week's show Lighting and Production Designer Tom Campbell. Tom sat down with Stephen to talk through his fascinating career, which currently spans more than 15 years and begins on a journey of inspiration seeing Muse live at a y…

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Episode 13 : Armando Aguirre (Anthrax, Devin Townsend, Adler's Appetite) 1:00:53

4y ago1:00:53

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On this week's show, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Armando Aguirre, Guitar Tech and Stage Manager for over 15 years. Taking a chance opportunity back in 2004, Amando's epic career begins with finding himself hanging out in an Amsterdam coffee shop with the original drummer of Guns N Roses, Steven Adler, and then being hired as his D…

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Episode 12 : Frank Fanelli (Emmure, Black Veil Brides, Andy Black, Pennywise, J.I.D, Vans Warped Tour) 1:14:14

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This week Stephen is joined by Frank Fanelli, who has not only been a professional Tour Manager and Merchandiser for over 14 years but is the co-founder of For The Nomads, a fundraiser focused on helping the touring music industry crews who are laid off of work as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as giving us a unique insight into …

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#15 - Ernie Hudson & The Ghostbusters 1:11:01

4y ago1:11:01

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome an actual Ghostbuster to the Podcast, Mr. Ernie Hudson. He gives us a fascinating account of his career, his time as a Ghostbuster, and his experiences on the set of The Crow. He also gives us an exclusive tidbit of info regarding the upcoming Ghostbusters 3! And the exclusivity doesn’t stop there as we tak…

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Episode 11 : Jon Burton (The Prodigy, Radiohead, Biffy Clyro, Pulp) 1:06:51

4y ago1:06:51

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Welcome to another must-listen episode of We Are The Road Crew where this week Stephen talks to Jon Burton, a Sound Engineer with many years of experience working at the very highest level. Included in his long list of prestigious clients, Jon has spent over 15 years working as chief Sound Engineer to electronic dance giants The Prodigy. We talk ab…

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Episode 10 : Rishi-Louis Gowry (Slowthai, Ronnie Wood, A Perfect Circle, Silent Bob) 1:09:00

4y ago1:09:00

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In this episode, Stephen is joined by Rishi-Louis Gowry, who talks passionately about his rise in the live music industry to become one of the top Promoter Rep and Stage Managers in the business. From humble beginnings crewing at MTV in London, to running festival stages and arena shows around the world, Rishi recalls working with British rapper Sl…

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#14 - Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira 1:12:39

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira aka the Mistress of the Dark onto the show! We find out what off the shelf soda keeps her looking so young, how she sold a haunted house to Brad Pitt, why Mark Hamill is petrified of her bedroom closet and more! We also discuss all the latest news and rumors for horror genre an…

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Episode 9 : Stevie Firth (Therapy?, The Wildhearts, Cradle Of Filth, Napalm Death) 1:08:23

4y ago1:08:23

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Welcome back to the start of SEASON 2 of the We Are The Road Crew Podcast! It's been a long time coming, mainly due to the current world health situation we all find ourselves in, but we are battling on and are delighted to bring you this season's first guest, Stevie Firth who has been Guitar Tech for over 15 years with the likes of Cradle Of Filth…

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#13 - Creepshow TV Show Co-Writers Stephen Langford and Paul Dini 1:24:11

4+ y ago1:24:11

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Join us for more spooky fun as we chat with Creepshow co-scriptwriters Stephen Langford and Paul Dini. As well as diving deep into the story that they co-wrote ‘Skincrawlers’ we also ask Stephen about his long career in sit-com writing, and speak to Paul about his time writing for the ‘Renaissance’ of Saturday morning cartoons while at Warner Bros.…

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Episode 8 : Season 2 TRAILER 3:26

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We are BACK! Thanks to all the great feedback we are back, to bring you a unique behind the scenes insight into the world of the backstage crew and individuals who are responsible for bringing you the best live shows, from some of your favourite bands and artists. Please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitt…

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#12 - JAWS Actor Robert Shaw with Actor and Son Ian Shaw 1:13:49

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Join us for more spooky fun as we chat to actor and writer Ian Shaw about his new play 'The Shark is Broken' which debuts in London's West End after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. We also chat with him about his famous father and how he is now destined to return to the character of Quint which his father is most fondly remembered for. Ti…

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#11 - John Kassir the Voice of the Cryptkeeper 53:59

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome John Kassir to the podcast to discuss his life and career. John tells us some amazing stories of how he became the Cryptkeeper, working on Halloween Horror Nights, doing stand-up with Robin Williams and how he saved Jack Nicholson’s life! Be careful what you axe-for as you won’t wanna miss this kiddies! Plu…

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#10 - Leigh Whannell and The Invisible Man 1:13:12

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Join us for more spooky fun as we go all out on the latest Universal blockbuster ‘The Invisible Man’ with legendary film director Leigh Whannell who we chat to about his creations Saw, Insidious and Dead Silence. Plus he tells us about an hilarious incident he caused at Halloween Horror Nights! We also have Amanda’s trip report to Comic-Con, our no…

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#9 - Alfred Hitchcock WORLD EXCLUSIVE Interview Footage plus interview with Expert Sandra Shevey 1:12:08

4+ y ago1:12:08

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Join us for more spooky fun as we go all Hitchcockian with some exclusive audio footage never heard before of Alfred Hitchcock, plus we interview Sandra Shevey a renown expert on the good man and possibly the last person to interview him 1-2-1. She also discusses her time with John Lennon and her amazing London tours which can be booked here: sandr…

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#8 - JAWS Designer Joe Alves & Author of Designing JAWS Dennis L Prince 1:09:32

4+ y ago1:09:32

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Join us for more spooky fun as we chat to legendary production designer Joe Alves on his extensive Hollywood career of working for both Walt Disney and Alfred Hitchcock, and how these early engagements informed his work to design JAWS! We also bust the myth that the shark didn’t work! Plus author of Designing JAWS Dennis L Prince joins us to discus…

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#7 - BBC/Netflix’s Dracula Series with the show’s actor Tim Ingall 1:21:14

4+ y ago1:21:14

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Join us for more spooky fun as we get all blood thirsty and deep dive into the brand new adaptation of Dracula with actor Tim Ingall who plays Krasnaya Rubashka in episode 2! We also have our spooky news roundup and discuss what horror filled Christmas presents we received.Starring Christopher Ripley, Boston White aka Amanda and The Spooky Voice Gu…

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Episode 6: Scream Queen Linnea Quigley 1:20:01

4+ y ago1:20:01

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Join us for more spooky fun as we welcome horror icon and the original Queen of Scream Linnea Quigley.We also have our spooky news roundup and a deep dive into the horror movies we’ve enjoyed this year.Starring Christopher Ripley, Boston White aka Amanda and The Spooky Voice Guy. Producer: The Amazing Aaron Adams.This podcast is apart of the After …

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Episode 7 : Paul Dexter (Elton John, Motley Crue, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne) 1:09:39

4+ y ago1:09:39

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Closing this first season of the Podcast is legendary Lighting & Stage Set Designer Paul Dexter, who joins Stephen remotely from Los Angeles to discuss his fascinating career to date, including his very first tour with Billy Preston, working with Elton John in the late Eighties and stories of the excess of being on the road with Motley Crue on the …

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Episode 5: Friday the 13th with Jason Voorhees - Kane Hodder 1:07:25

4+ y ago1:07:25

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Join us for more spooky fun as we celebrate Friday the 13th on the actual Friday 13th with special guest, Jason Voorhees himself - Kane Hodder! We also have our spooky news roundup and the top Christmas presents for all horror fans!Starring Christopher Ripley, Boston White aka Amanda and The Spooky Voice Guy. Producer: The Amazing Aaron Adams.This …

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Episode 6 : Hannah Brodrick (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Raging Speedhorn, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, PG.Lost) 52:18

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Joining Stephen this week in the studio is FOH/Monitor Sound Engineer & RF Tech, Hannah Brodrick who chats about her fascinating career so far working with the likes of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Raging Speedhorn, Carly Rae Jepson, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, PG.Lost and many more. She also discusses her pride in founding a European organ…

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Episode 4: Neil from For The Love of Horror and behind the scenes at Pinewood Studios! 57:26

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Join us for more spooky fun as we interview Neil from For the Love of Horror! Check out his awesome convention here: https://www.fortheloveofhorroruk.comWe also go behind the scenes at Pinewood Studios to see what’s filming in London and we have an exclusive special announcement about Netflix’s Stranger Things!Starring Christopher Ripley, Boston Wh…

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Episode 5 : Steven Carr (Katherine Jenkins, Chris Rea, Goldfrapp) 1:07:11

4+ y ago1:07:11

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Our guest this week is highly talented live Sound Engineer Steven Carr who has worked with some of the biggest names in music over the past few decades, artists from the likes of Chris Rea, Katherine Jenkins, Goldfrapp, Birdy, Nick Mason, Agnes Obel and many more. Steve sat down with host Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) and passionate…

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Episode 3: Doctor Sleep Special with the movie’s Production Designer Maher Ahmad 52:56

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Join us for more spooky fun as we dedicate a whole show to Warner Bros’ brand new modern masterpiece Doctor Sleep. Mike Flanagan and Stephen King’s chilling new movie is discussed at length with the movie’s Production Designer Maher Ahmad, giving us all the scary information on just now he recreated the Overlook Hotel! Special thanks to Warner Bros…

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Episode 2: Clue with Jonathan Lynn and a spooky trip report to a real haunted hotel 1:12:35

5y ago1:12:35

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On the second episode of ‘The Halloween Half Hour’ we celebrate the greatest ever murder mystery comedy, Clue with its writer and director Jonathan Lynn. We have a chat about some spooky news before discussing a recent trip that Amanda took to the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool, a real life haunted hotel! All this and more in your favorite spoopy podca…

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Episode 4 : Andy Corrigan (New Order, Human League, Kim Wilde) 1:08:26

5y ago1:08:26

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We celebrate Halloween this week with our very special guest, punk legend Andy Corrigan. Alongside being Managing Director of entertainment Visa specialists Viva La Visa, Andy was lead singer of British punk band The Mekons, and then spent the next 20 years working as a Tour Manager for the likes of Bow Wow Wow, New Order, ABC, Kim Wilde, Human Lea…

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Episode One: Vincent Price with Victoria Price 1:09:37

5y ago1:09:37

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On the very first inaugural episode of ‘The Halloween Half Hour’ we pay homage to the greatest genre actor and all round legend that is Vincent Price with his acclaimed author and daughter Victoria Price. We have a chat about some spooky news before discussing a recent trip that Amanda took to see the cast reunion of everyone’s favorite teenage vam…

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Episode 3 : Graham Wright (Black Sabbath, U2, Roger Waters) 54:16

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Episode 3 see's host Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) chatting over Skype with Graham Wright, roadie with the greatest heavy metal band ever, Black Sabbath. Graham talks about seeing The Beatles live in concert, working with Sabbath throughout the 1970’s, meeting his future wife whilst touring America with UFO, designing the iconic Wal…

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Episode 2 : George Baker (Stormzy, Robbie Williams) 55:42

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This week, host Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) chats with George Baker, Director of Visual FX company Encore SFX. George is a master of special effects including Pyrotechnics, Flames, Smoke, Lasers and co2, and is responsible for creating breathtaking moments within live events for some of the worlds biggest artists including Stormzy…

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Episode 1 : Peter Hince (Queen) 1:31:18

5y ago1:31:18

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A fascinating and unique chat with Peter Hince, Head of the Road Crew with British rock band Queen between 1973 & 1986. In the first of this brilliant series, Peter sat down in the studio with host Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) to discuss everything from his early years looking after Mick Ronson, meeting his future employers Queen f…

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HorrorScope Ep 18 - Gaming (Silent Hill) 35:59

8+ y ago35:59

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In this episode writer and critic Gary Lunt & magician and comedian David Alnwick discuss the Japanese horror franchise Silent Hill (Konami)Produced by Charlotte Alnwick@HorrorScopeCast facebook.com/HorrorScopePodcastBy HorrorScope

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