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You Call That Radio?
The meaning of life, the art of everything and sometimes hings about crisps. A mixture of interviews, rants and skits squished together with music. From the deep talk to the daft chat featuring artists and personalities from Glasgow and beyond.
Episodes
You Call That Radio?'Mellow Party' w/ John McMustard
John McMustard has a new band called 'Mellow Party' whose debut album drops this Tuesday 28th January at Oran Mor as part of Celtic Connections. This was part…
You Call That Radio?This is the News: End of Year Special (Willy Wonka/ Baby Reindeer/ SXSW Boycott/ Seinfeld/ Grimes/ Yard Act
We finish season 4 with a bonus edition looking back at the year that was 2024 featuring: - The Willy Wonka Experience : Is it fraud to be shite? - Baby…
You Call That Radio?Best Albums of 2024 (Bonus Episode)
ght we countdown the The Top 10 Best Albums of 2024 on You Call That Radio TV . These albums have been scientifically tested and mathematically proven to be…
You Call That Radio?'Not Funded by Creative Scotland' w/ Darren 'Loki' McGarvey & Becci Wallace
Darren McGarvey & Becci Wallace calls You Call That Radio to discuss the last ever Loki album, 'Not Funded by Creative Scotland' which launches at Ivory Blacks…
You Call That Radio?‘Money Talks in the Govan Docks’ w/ CCTV (Jam Harvie & Jay-Lee)
A chat with Govan rap sensations CCTV about their new singles and upcoming gigs. We also discuss the gentrification of Govan , Dre/ Snoop/ D.O.C…
You Call That Radio?This is the News #4 (CEO Killer/ Jeremy Clarkson / Drake would like to speak to the manager/ MAGA Ayrshire / Tyson vs Jake Paul
It's time for a monthly round up of the biggest news stories in the world from You Call That Radio featuring: - The Ceo killer is uniting the U.S.A - Jeremy…
You Call That Radio?'I Forgive You' w/ Mik Artistik
great conversation with Mik Artistik, Discussing confidence in releasing art into the world , thinking on your feet, Writing a book before you die and Iggy Pop…
You Call That Radio?'Radical Glasgow History' w/ The Tenementals (David Archibald)
I recently found this band, The Tenementals, via the Lost Glasgow facebook page . The song was 'Owl of Minerva' and both the poetry of the words and the drive…
You Call That Radio?'The Anti- Social Worker' w/ Paul Wellings (R.I.P)
As a tribute to Paul Wellings aka The Anti Social Worker, who sadly passed away in July, we have uploaded a classic interview from October 2022. Paul was an…
You Call That Radio?This is the News (Monthly Roundup) : The Mirren-Cobain mystery / The U.S Election/ Woke Weather/ ABC Memories/ Dandy Warhols
YCTR looks back at the previous month of news including: - The Helen Mirren vs Kurt Cobain GPS mystery - stand up comics and the U.S Election - Why are people…
You Call That Radio?'How to Promote Music in 2025' w/ Andy Kettle (Montao/ Steaming Kettle PR)
I had a sit down with PR machine and management mogul Andy Kettle (Steaming Kettle PR) who shared some brilliant advice about releasing music in the modern day…
You Call That Radio?'Dystopian Sonic Universe' w/ Uncle Daddy (Nathan Saoudi & Richard Wilson)
We speak to London's coolest, new superband that boasts members, and former members , of Fat White Family, Alabama 3 & White Devil Disco to name just a few…
You Call That Radio?'The Slithering Tentacles of Frank Zappa' w/ Seas of Mirth
As I post this audio podcast , Seas of Mirth have just taken to the stage in Glasgow as part of their UK tour . They make jazzy aquafunk and festivals love…
You Call That Radio?'Five to Wan' w/ Hugh Reed & The Velvet Underpants
On the eve of You Call That Radio's 5th birthday party at Room 2 , we chat with Hugh Reed of Glasgow underground legends Hugh Reed & the Velvet Underpants…
You Call That Radio?'Life is Shite Most of the Time' w/ Christopher Macarthur Boyd
We speak with one of Scotland's greatest comedians and co-host of 'Here Comes the Guillotine' podcast alongside Frankie Boyle & Susie McCabe. He is currently…
You Call That Radio?This is the News (September 2024) : Trump/ Doune/ Glasgow pub vs The Sun / Dave Grohl/ LInkin Park & Scientology/ Janes Addiction
A pish week for Trump The shock return of Doune the Rabbit Hole The ‘Tommy Robinson’ rally & McChuill’s vs The Sun Dave Grohl the mad shagger Did Scientology…
You Call That Radio?'You Can't Just Shut off the Internet' w/ Slime City
We start the show with a news update about Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing then we go to an interview with Slime City around 15 minutes in. We discussed…
You Call That Radio?This is the News (August '24 round-up) - Oasis/ Liz Truss/ Raygun/ Supplements, Toothache & Hangover cures
This is the News, August 2024 round-up. Due to severe toothache and a technical issue there was no fresh interview this week so I decided to cobble together a…
You Call That Radio?'Something for the Pain' w/ She Drew the Gun
Recorded in the middle of the far right riots across England , myself and Louisa (She Drew the Gun) had a somewhat subdued conversation to the backdrop of the…
You Call That Radio?'All is Dream' w/ Grasshopper (Mercury Rev)
Today we go to New York to chat with legendary guitarist/ writer Grasshopper aka Sean Thomas Mackowiak of Mercury Rev fame. This is one of my favourite bands…
You Call That Radio?'Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster' w/ Elliot Castro
I have known Elliot Castro for many years through the clubbing/ party scene but it wasn't until I watched his new BBC documentary that I became aware of his…
You Call That Radio?'The NEW Pub Choir for the Rave Generation' w/ Mary Kiani (TTF)
(Reuploaded the right interview as of Saturday 3rd August because the previous one was from January 2021, sorry about that ) This is a very special bonus…
You Call That Radio?'The Wheel of Dystopia' w/ Bram E Gieben
this week we spin 'The Wheel of Dystopia' to celebrate Bram E Gieben (aka T3xtur3) launching his debut book called 'The Darkest Timeline' which includes…
You Call That Radio?'The James Fan Club' w/ Saul Davies (James)
on the day that James celebrate their first ever number 1 studio alvum with 'Yummy' we speak to founding member, guitarist and songwriter Saul Davies who…
You Call That Radio?'A Golden Ticket to the Future Dub Factory' w/ Tom Spirals (An Danssa Dub)
Tom Spirals is the powerhouse behind An Danssa Dub who are currently touring Europe from Glastonbury to Italy . Tom has also emceed for the likes of Mungo's…
You Call That Radio?'The Drink, The Drugs, The Scratchcairds' w/ Mark Black
We are joined by one of Scotland's greatest stand up comics Mark Black who rose to fame last year with his parodies of Jamesa English and Gerry Cinnamon . Mark…
You Call That Radio?'Pagans & Passports' w/ Maighread Ní Ghrásta (Blackbird & Crow)
We speak to the voice of one of my favourite Irish bands of all time Maighread Ní Ghrásta of Blackbird & Crow fame. This was recorded a few weeks back now when…
You Call That Radio?'Go On Yourself' w/ Hunter & McMustard
on the eve of The Euros as thousands of Scotland fans fly out to Germany , and Hunter & McMustard chase their first top 40 chart placement , it seemed only…
You Call That Radio?'It's Shite Being Scottish' w/ Doss
We speak to leader of the post-punk hip hop hybrid movement DOSS aka Sorley Mackay to talk about the trials and tribulations of being a DIY band from Glasgow…
You Call That Radio?'Why I Went to Mexico' w/ David Foote & Morphamish
I got interviewed for a change . So I thought it might be a good way to start Season 4. I had spent the day recording the forthcoming Girobabies album and was…
You Call That Radio?'The World Is Going to Love This' w/ Gordon Raphael (The Strokes)
How do you finish a season of amazing guests? Well you release one of the biggest guests we have ever had all the way from New York. Gordon Raphael . The guy…
You Call That Radio?'An Independent Curveball' w/ Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Probably one of the biggest independent bands in the UK right now and one of my personal festival favourites, we chat to the sound of Bristol, Dutty Moonshine…
You Call That Radio?'The Acid House' w/ Tam Dean Burn
Tam Dean Burn is the voice you hear every time you listen to an Irvine Welsh audiobook. He sings for a band called The Scars and also been part of a Rabbie…
You Call That Radio?'A Nebulous Place' w/ Zara Gladman
A conversation I had with musican, comedian and viral sensation Zara Gladman who has since sold out two nights at Oran Mor as part of teh Glasgow Comedy…
You Call That Radio?'Modified Warrior' w/ B Dolan
We speak to one of my all time favourite rappers / writers/ streamers B Dolan of the good ole U.S of A on the 50th birthday of Hip Hop . We discuss his…
You Call That Radio?'Pollok, Prison & Parliament' w/ Rosie Kane
I think my first memory of Rosie was her having my 'My oath is to the people' written on her hand as she made her first appearance in parliament. She also made…
You Call That Radio?'So Much Within' w/ Garry Fraser (Trainspotting 2)
From poverty and heroin addiction in the schemes of Edinburgh to becoming an assistant director of Trainspotting 2. This is the incredible story of writer…
You Call That Radio?'Creating is a Sacred Process' w/ Mystic (Digital Underground)
We go live to Oakland, California to chat with Hip Hop legend Mystic aka Du Goddess of Digital Underground fame. We discuss politics, Kanye West, Mos Def, the…
You Call That Radio?'So Many Other Realities...' w/ Slug (Atmosphere)
today we interview a true hip hop legend , Slug of Atmosphere fame as they prepare to promote their incredible new album 'So Many Realities Exist…
You Call That Radio?'The Social Distance Between Us' w/ Darren 'Loki' McGarvey (Online Q & A)
Recorded in the summer of 2022 but previously only available on youtube. I thought it was time for our audio podcast listeners to hear this online Q and A from…
You Call That Radio?'The History of Goth' w/ John Robb
We have a chat with John Robb as he celebrates the launch of his new book 'The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth' . Buy the book here…
You Call That Radio?'Falkirk's Hardest Woman' w/ Alan Bissett
Novelist, playwright and actor Alan Bissett stops by for a chat about his career to promote his Moira monologues that takes place April 2nd in Oran Mor . We…
You Call That Radio?'The Time-Zone Frequency' w/ Mary Kiani
Today we call Australia to speak to the voice of a generation Mary Kiani who is a 90s dance music ICON with her solo records and her work with The Time…
You Call That Radio?'Something with Meaning' w/ Manda Rin (bis)
We start today's show with a quick review of 'Spaceships Over Glasgow' by Stuart Braithwaite, 'Almost Home' by Mima Merrow and the 'This England' TV show. 2/3…
You Call That Radio?'From Gamesmaster to Canada' w/ Dominik Diamond
We start things off with a quick look at our new prime minister Liz Truss and ask 'Has she ruined the national mourning for everyone?' then we have a…
You Call That Radio?'We Could Be Better Than This' w/ John Higgs (KLF/ William Blake/ The Beatles)
John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the…
You Call That Radio?'The Inner Rebellion' with 'The Mad Chef' Danny McLaren
Since Christmas time can be a tough time at the best of times , I thought I would share a positive and uplifting conversation I had earlier this year with…
You Call That Radio?'The Corner of Most States' w/ Daniel Wylie (Cosmic Rough Riders'
Having been a fan since I saw him promote his 'Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine' album at T in the Park in another lieftime it was a pleasure to finally meet up in…
You Call That Radio?'Spare Ribs' w/ Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)
To celebrate the Spare Ribs UK tour that is taking place this week , we thought we would premiere an interview with Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson. It…
You Call That Radio?'Housing the Spirit' w/ Nick Reynolds (Alabama 3)
On the week that Alabama 3's stunning new album 'Step 13' is released we thought we would treat you to a chat we had with A3 legend Harpo Strangelove aka Nick…
You Call That Radio?'A Natural Soul' w/ Rowetta (Happy Mondays)
It is an honour to welcome one of the most important vocalists of all time onto You Call That Radio . Rowetta of Happy Mondays fame discusses her career , her…
You Call That Radio?'Every Moment is a WOW Moment' w/ Gail Porter
Ahead of her Fringe by the Sea show we welcome national treasure Gail Porter onto the YCTR audio podcast. She recently won a BAFTA for her incredible 'Being…
You Call That Radio?'Sexist Festivals, Lockdown Art and Why Boris is a C***' w/ Gail Something- Else
Was amazing to welcome Gail onto the show to chat about her projects including Muddy Summers & The Dirty Field Whores to running Something-Else events and…
You Call That Radio?'Chewin the Fat' w/ Karen Dunbar
From Chewin the Fat to The Karen Dunbar show, it is an honour to welcome a true national treasure onto the show. We chatted about her career from Bonkers…
You Call That Radio?'The Otherwise' w/ Graham Duff
Delighted to welcome Writer/ Actor/ DJ/ Record label boss Graham Duff onto the You Call That Radio audio podcast as he launches a new book he co-wrote with…
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'What A Nonsense Money Is' w/ Gavin Mitchell aka Boaby the Barman (Still Game)
An absolute honour to share this conversation with Gavin Mitchell, who many know will know as Boaby the Barman from Still Game, but that is a very small part…
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'Love the Life you Live' w/ Martin 'Youth' Glover
We use the word 'Legend' too much but in this case there is no more apt word. Bassist of Killing Joke, Founder of The Orb, In a band with Paul McCartney…
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'One Year of This Pish' w/ Neil 'The Wee Man' Bratchpiece
I have been neglecting this audio podcast as You Call That Radio turned it`s attention to 270 live streams since lockdown began. We are sorry for slacking. We…
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You Call That Audio : New Year, New Season (Ask Me Anything )
The audio podcast had to take a back seat in order to focus on You Call That Radio TV which managed around 200 shows as a live internet TV show. I know many of…
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You Covid Radio (Part 2): Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories w/ Dougie (Mickey 9s)
In a follow up from Part 1, YCTR got a call from Dougie Smith who is an author and singer with Glasgow legends Mickey 9s. He was supposed to give us 10 minutes…