MyMusic Podcast – Graham Coath in conversation with Dean Connelly (Directed By Dean)

What happens when you turn the tables on a podcast host?

In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with Dean Connelly, the voice behind the Directed By Dean podcast, to explore the stories behind the storyteller.

Dean is used to asking the questions. This time, he’s answering them.

From his early love of film (sparked by watching Alien far too young) to building a podcast that has quietly become one of the highest-rated in its category, this conversation moves through creativity, curiosity, and what it really means to stay consistent in a noisy world.

Along the way, they explore:

• Why Dean started podcasting—and why he almost didn’t
• The evolution from scripted interviews to natural, unscripted conversation
• The role of film history in shaping modern storytelling
• Soundtracks, composers, and the emotional weight of music in film
• The balance between professionalism and personality when interviewing guests
• Why the best conversations often happen when the plan disappears

There’s also a deeper thread running through this episode…

A shared understanding that great conversations—whether about music, film, or anything else—aren’t about ticking boxes. They’re about creating space.

Space for stories.
Space for craft.
Space for people to be heard properly.

If you’re interested in film, podcasting, or simply how good conversations are built, this one is worth your time.