That's exactly what I did, starting with DMs. The goal is to fill my calendar with appointments of me talking to people for the podcast, and today I took the first - and often scariest - step of reaching out. If all goes well in the near future you'll hear me talking to: Peyote -- https://www.instagram.com/peyoteofficial -- Novacub -- https://www.instagram.com/novacubmusic -- Alex of Black Malt -- https://www.instagram.com/black_malt -- Photographer Chloe Sheppard -- https://www.instagram.com/eolhcsheppard -- Writer Fiona Sinead -- https://www.instagram.com/fiona.sinead -- Podcast host Dillon -- https://www.twitter.com/Freeyourradio -- And many more. This is all subject to change, but I hope they work out. Stay tuned. Also I'm washing dishes again. You're welcome. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] --  Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

This one was done in a rush (aren't they all). This is both a humble ode to the bands of the 2000s that made me want to play guitar, and a showcase of just how bad I am at playing the guitar. Shout out also to the books Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman and Please Kill Me by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain. Those two books are well worth a read. This episode, maybe less so. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn:  -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

At some point in this episode I mention the play Avenue Q and the songwriter Robert Lopez, and then I forgot the name of his wife and songwriting partner. Now I won't forget it. This is a quieter episode, just me thinking my thoughts about milestones in life and the diminishing returns of comparing yourself to others. I also mention the Sodajerker podcast ( -- https://www.sodajerker.com -- ), particularly their interview with Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez ( -- https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-82-kristen-anderson-lopez-and-robert-lopez/ -- ), which is well worth a listen. And though it might not sound like it here, I am truly happy for those close to me who have recently had some very good news. And I wish the Daniels (Radcliffe and Kaluuya) all the best. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn:  -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of the artists that I spoke to in this episode. There were too many for me to fit in the title so here they are, with links to where you can find more from them, in the order that I spoke to them: Pena: -- https://soundcloud.com/alutepena-hughes-john -- Chermaine: -- https://soundcloud.com/lorriane -- Clive B. Bossa: -- https://soundcloud.com/bossabandits -- Aneta: -- https://soundcloud.com/aneta-anna-olszyna/tracks -- Kamila: -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHluag-JaZWYngIUro-zH0w -- Anna ACE: -- https://www.youtube.com/user/NannerBananer07/ -- James Hicks: watch this space... Dread Fury: -- https://soundcloud.com/dread-fury -- This was recorded at the Allsop Arms pub on Saturday 14th April. If you go to -- https://www.ukopenmic.com -- and join the mailing list you should (by next week I imagine) receive an email link to the youtube video of these performers (and more) from this night. Also I mention at some point that the music at the end is a short 90 minute piece - I meant 90 seconds. Though if you'd like to hear a 90 minute piece then stay tuned. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

This episode features a live performance with myself and the oft-mention Romeo Crow! Friday 13th was our last open mic night at The Apple Tree pub, so what I have here is a recording of Romeo on guitar and vocals, and me on drums and back-up vocals, closing out the night. Thank you to everyone who showed up last night to make it memorable, thanks to Romeo for letting me play with you, and thank you to anyone who listens. You should definitely check out Romeo's podcast too at -- https://www.romeocrow.com -- You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Throwing out some sincere Thank Yous to whoever is listening from wherever you are around the world. Soundcloud tells me the city that has listened the most is Panorama City in California, so whoever is listening from out there, this episode title is for you. If you are that listener (or listeners) from Panorama City, or Strasbourg in France, or Jakarta in Indonesia, or Wood Green/Birmingham/Hornsey in the UK, do feel free to say hello. It would be nice to put a (digital) face to the name. But nonetheless, thank you for listening. Also I end today's episode with two versions of the same song, which is still a work-in-progress. If that puts you off from listening anymore, well it was fun while it lasted. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter:  -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Today's episode was recorded at the the open mic at Anise Bar. I spoke to Nick and Mark about the music they make and the music that Nick was about to perform, including some nods to The Darkness and Fleetwood Mac. And then I play a little something that nods a little in the Fleetwood Mac direction - at least in my mind it does. Thanks Nick, thanks Mark, and you can find me at Anise Bar most Wednesdays for the open mic there from 7pm. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

The four people I talk to in this episode were the four people kind enough to stick around and hear me play at the end of Tuesday's open mic. So I figured the least I could do was record a chat with them. And also you can hear me attempt to learn to play Don't Fear The Reaper as well as attempt to sing like Matt Berninger from The National. Thank you to James, Louis, Diana, and Geraud. I'm sure you'll find them at an open mic near you. Thanks for listening. You can find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout --  Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

Another short, sweet, and simple episode. I tell you a little about where the name of this thing comes from, and a little about the process of making new music, as well as a little new music that I'm looking to perform this week. Also Black Panther was worth the wait. Thanks for listening, and you can find me in the usual places: Find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout -- Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: -- https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ -- Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Soundcloud: -- https://www.soundcloud.com/saddestnightout --

I know, I know, I missed you too. I can't promise anything, but for now I'll keep trying to show up. This episode goes out to Romeo Crow ( -- https://www.romeocrow.com -- ) for being my first pledge on Patreon, and it also goes out to Novacub (Twitter & Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/novacubmusic -- ) for inadvertently getting me out of my slump. Also check out the podcast What A Waste Of Time to hear me talk with Jim Woodall (Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/jamesbwoodall -- ) and Nick Hurd (Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/Nik_Hasta -- )about unpopular opinions. Find me in the usual places: Twitter: -- https://www.twitter.com/saddestnightout --  Instagram: -- https://www.instagram.com/saddestnightout -- Email: -- [email protected] -- Patreon: -- https://patreon.com/saddestnightout -- iTunes: -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saddestnightout/id1361554117?mt=2 -- TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/SADDESTNIGHTOUT-p1118077/ --  Stitcher: -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saddestnightout -- Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.