Scared To Dance Podcast

In episode 4, host Paul Richards talks to John Grant. They discuss performing in Jonathan Watkins’ ballet adaptation A Single Man, Berlin and the films of Wim Wenders, early musical inspirations and his love of Devo, collaborating with Kylie Minogue, CMAT and Sinéad O’Connor and playing ping-pong with Grace Jones.

Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]

John Grant is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.johngrantmusic.com

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For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk

Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

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In episode 3, host Paul Richards talks to Matt Berninger from The National. They discuss Mistaken For Strangers, the band's reaction to the film, exploring potential sequels, his family's take on the documentary and an encounter with Werner Herzog, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]

Matt Berninger is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.mattberninger.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance

For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk

Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

In episode 2, host Paul Richards talks to Asha Lorenz from Sorry. They discuss the band's new album Cosplay, the songwriting process, directing music videos, Adam Curtis, public perception, the challenges of social media, band dynamics, inspiration, ambition, playing festivals, Fontaines D.C. and future plans.

Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]

Sorry are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sorryband.co.uk

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance

For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk

Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 1, he talks to Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian. They discuss Stuart’s earliest musical memories, forming the band, recording their early albums Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister, working with Trevor Horn, God Help the Girl, upcoming tour plans and his book Nobody’s Empire.

Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]

Belle and Sebastian are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.belleandsebastian.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance

For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk

Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information