Manny Norte is known as “The Name You Can Trust” in UK music — but his story runs deeper than radio. In this episode, Manny sits down with Mo Gilligan to break down the untold journey behind UK nightlife, radio, fashion, and global culture. From dance battles and pirate radio to DJing for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake and Kanye, Manny reveals how he became one of the most trusted tastemakers in the game. They talk about:

• The wild West End club era when DJs were superstars
• The truth about modern DJs vs vinyl culture
• Playing private parties for Dave Chappelle, Naomi Campbell & Stormzy
• Launching Kanye’s Yeezy in London
• Breaking artists on Capital XTRA radio
• The reality of staying relevant for 20+ years in music

Plus Manny reveals the industry secrets behind brand events, fashion circles, and celebrity after-parties. If you love music culture, UK nightlife history, and stories from behind the velvet rope — this one is special.

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Ovie Soko finally sits down with Mo Gilligan for a conversation that goes way beyond Love Island.

From playing basketball in America to suddenly becoming one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, Ovie opens up about the surreal moment he realised his life had changed forever — including fans literally stopping traffic when he walked into Selfridges.

They talk about the pressure of being a Black man in the spotlight, life on US college campuses, dating after reality TV, and why Ovie chose to go back to basketball instead of chasing the influencer lifestyle.

This episode is honest, funny and reflective — a rare look at what happens after the villa.

Expect stories about American culture shock, fame, identity and staying true to yourself when the whole world suddenly knows your name.

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East London storyteller Hak Baker joins Mo Gilligan to talk about the moments that shaped his life — from growing up on the Isle of Dogs to learning guitar in prison and becoming one of the UK’s most unique voices in music.

Hak opens up about redemption, staying loyal to lifelong friends, refusing to be boxed in as an artist, and the moment that changed everything.

This is a powerful conversation about mistakes, growth, music, and finding your voice when life forces you to sit down.

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Isaac Ryan Brown might only be 20 years old — but his career already reads like a Hollywood biography.

He first went viral at 6 years old singing Michael Jackson on America’s Got Talent, before becoming one of Disney Channel’s breakout stars on Raven’s Home. Since then he’s worked on major shows like Black-ish, voiced characters in Family Guy, and is now launching his music career after hitting #1 on UK iTunes.

In this episode, Isaac sits down with Mo Gilligan to talk about:

• Growing up in Detroit before moving to Hollywood

• Auditioning for Disney and landing Raven’s Home

• The reality of child stardom behind the scenes

• Staying grounded while fame hits young

• Working on shows like Black-ish and Family Guy

• Why the music industry is a completely different game

He also shares incredible stories about performing as a kid, the pressures of Hollywood, and the lessons he learned growing up in the spotlight.

This is Isaac Ryan Brown’s Beginning, Middle & End.

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This week on Beginning, Middle & End, Mo Gilligan sits down with K Trap for one of the most honest conversations about fame, music, and growth you’ll hear all year.

From the moment K Trap removed the balaclava that defined his early career, to scoring a global hit with “Warm,”he’s been navigating the pressure of evolving in a genre that often refuses to let artists change.

In this episode they talk about:

1. The real reason K Trap took off the mask — and why people said he was “finished”
2. How Drake bringing him out at Wireless changed everything
3. Why drill music gets blamed for everything
4. Being recognised in the Maldives playing tennis
5. The pressure on young rappers to flex chains and success
6. Building a business empire beyond music
7. Fatherhood and finding purpose outside the industry

Plus K Trap opens up about being an introvert, the anxiety behind fame, and why he’s determined to become a global artist — not just a drill rapper.

This is the Beginning, Middle & End of K Trap’s journey so far.

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From child wizard to Shakespearean king.

This week on Beginning, Middle & End, Mo sits down with Alfred Enoch — the actor many first met as Dean Thomas inHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — to talk about the wild journey from childhood fame to leading the Royal Shakespeare Company.

They dive into the reality of growing up inside one of the biggest film franchises in history, the surreal moment Alfred realised people saw themselves in his character, and how landing How to Get Away with Murder changed his life overnight.

It’s a funny, thoughtful conversation about identity, craft, and what it means to take your place on stage.

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What does it take to discover a generational superstar?

In this episode, Mo Gilligan sits down with music industry legend Darcus Beese — the man behind artists like Amy Winehouse, Florence + The Machine, Mumford & Sons, Jessie J, and Sugababes.

From starting out making tea at Island Records to becoming the first Black president of a major record label, Darcus shares the real stories behind the music industry: the risks, the pressure, and the magical moments when you hear a classic record for the very first time.

He reveals what it was like hearing Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” for the first time in the studio, why most artists fail before their first hit, and how the music industry has completely changed in the streaming era.

Darcus opens up about the cost of success, the regrets that come with chasing greatness, and the reality of balancing ambition, family, and mental health.

This is a rare look behind the curtain of the music industry—from someone who helped shape it.

If you love music, creativity, and the untold stories behind iconic careers, you’re going to love this episode.

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This week on Beginning, Middle & End, Mo sits down with the one and only Paloma Faith.

From growing up in Hackney to winning at the Brit Awards, Paloma opens up about signing a “terrible” first record deal, living in a rented flat while already famous, and why imposter syndrome never really goes away.

She talks motherhood, money, trolls, gratitude, and the surprising moment that made her album shoot to number one. There’s chaos, wisdom, and a few industry secrets along the way — including wild rider stories, after-party politics, and why Samuel L. Jackson might be her most honourable contact.

This isn’t just a music chat. It’s about resilience. It’s about recognising opportunity. It’s about staying human in an industry designed to change you.

Raw, funny and vulnerable — this is the REAL Paloma Faith.

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Rapper and artist Denzel Curry joins Mo Gilligan for a deep conversation about music, ownership, and survival in the industry. From touring with rock legends to stage-diving chaos, Denzel opens up about the importance of owning his masters, dealing with loss, and building a legacy beyond hits.

They talk viral success, XXL fame, independent deals, and why hip-hop needs community again — plus wild stories from tours around the world.

This is Denzel Curry like you’ve never heard him before.

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On this week’s episode of Beginning, Middle & End with Mo Gilligan, Mo sits down with comedian Marlon Davis for a conversation that’s as funny as it is unexpectedly deep.

Marlon takes us right back to the beginning. His school days learning fine arts, discovering creativity before comedy, and how those early artistic influences shaped the performer he’d eventually become. It’s a side of Marlon people don’t often hear about.

From there, we get into the middle including the life-altering moment he woke up from a coma and had to piece his memory, identity and sense of self back together. What does it do to you when you can’t remember parts of your own story? And how do you rebuild your confidence when life hits reset?

And of course, the end… or at least where he is now. The graft, the growth, the laughs — and the mindset it takes to survive this industry.

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