Our first bonus episode of the season is a very important one, focussing on the issue of mental health, and how important it is that we look after it and know where to get help when we need it. We talk to Samantha Evans from Emerge Counselling Services about her role as a counsellor and how we can help ourselves and others look after their mental health.

Episode 5 finds us in conversation with Nigel Edgar, conductor for Pride of Ballinran FB based in Kilkeel. Nigel talks about his made to parade story and how he got involved in bands and the role they play in his life today.

Episode 4 finds us in conversation with Steven Walsh who was behind the formation of the Six Counties Protestant Boys Flute Band. We also feature John Gamble in a new podcast segment called "Shelf Life" reviewing books of interest to the scene.

Episode 3 finds us in conversation with Keith Anderson, a drummer with South Fermanagh Loyalists FB. Keith has a very interesting story and has been a great support of the Made to Parade book and podcast, we are very happy to share Keith's Made to Parade story with you.

Episode 2 finds us in conversation with Frank Portinari from the British Ulster Alliance Flute Band based in England, Frank shares the rationale behind forming the band and the work they do to keep the band going.

Our brand new season gets underway with Laurie Johnston sharing his Made to Parade story. Laurie is a well known figure in the band scene, from composing, arranging, conducting and recording bands all across the UK and beyond.

The final episode of Season 2 and what a great conversation to end on, a real insight into how being a member of a band can influence life choices and decisions. Stu share his story and how bands have played their part in his life.

Our second bonus episode of Season 2 finds us in conversation with Billy Hutchinson & Gareth Mulvenna Talking about their book "My Life in Loyalism". The book tells Billy's life story from growing up on the Shankill Road, getting involved with the YCV and UVF during the troubles, and life post prison and beyond.

Episode 9 finds us in conversation with another young person from the band scene, Joshua Morris, Joshua is a member of Pride of Ballinran, Kilkeel and also plays percussion with a number of other bands. This is his story about how he found out that he was Made to Parade.

Episode 8 finds us in conversation with Simon Mowbray from the Churchill Flute band, based in Londonderry. The Churchill are one of the oldest marching bands in the country and todays episode gives us a little insight on a long standing members band journey with them.