Rick is on the pod as we look back at how he became a freelance journalist for NME as a teenager in the 2000s, how he was the first to cover Arctic Monkeys for them and what the 'scene' was like to cover from the North.

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full vlog here: https://youtu.be/7m_-4YH6LJA

Check out https://iamandynicholson.com/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaff is on the pod as we navigate our way through some of his fave songs of the 00s, answer your questions and discuss The Futureheads new album - Christmas (out today!).

Full radio show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-jaff-the-futureheads-18112025/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you can't find any members of Good Shoes to come on the pod? You get the guy who discovered them and end up with the most unpredictable episode to date. No way this one gets monetised on YouTube lol.

(Recorded 2023)

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally a Good Shoes member is on the pod. Joel joins me for an extensive deep-dive into one of the best cult bands of the era and I get a chance to apologise for us nearly wrecking one of their gigs back in the day.. 

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix is on the pod to talk about his new book ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be: A Matter of Life and Football’ and play some of his favourite songs from the 2000s amongst other nostalgic chat.

Full radio show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-felix-white-the-maccabees-29102025/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gemma and Dave are on the pod as we look ahead to their upcoming gigs and have an extensive ramble chat..

@dustins_bar_mitzvah

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts.

https://www.instagram.com/thisisbattle.band/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts.

https://www.instagram.com/thisisbattle.band/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art Brut's frontman returns to the pod to pick 10 of his favourite 00s songs.

Full show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-eddie-argos-30092025/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.