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Speak Easy is a weekly podcast giving further insight into the musical happenings at Matt and Phreds, the legendary back street jazz club of Manchester, presented by David Smith Jr. and Ed Gallyot.... more
FAQs about Speak Easy: The Matt and Phreds Podcast:How many episodes does Speak Easy: The Matt and Phreds Podcast have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
June 05, 2020Episode 10 - Emily CapellThis week Ed and David talk to: Emily Capell about her one quick trick to writing a pop hit, each other about a very slow train leaving a beautiful station, and to you the listener about something important.We also feature the Unmistakeably noisy......more40minPlay
May 29, 2020Episode 9 - VipertimeThis week Ed Gallyot and David Smith Jr. have an intriguing and insightful chat with Ben Powling of Vipertime. Spiritual jazz, DIY punk and the wonderful scene in the city of Leeds are all on the menu as our favourite duo get so enthralled, that they......more38minPlay
May 22, 2020Episode 8 - The ChanteuseThis week our twin twerps Ed Gallyot and David Smith Jr get all continental with Lucy Hope A.K.A ‘The Chanteuse’. The conversation takes a trip from acclaimed French novelists all the way to local independent horror soundtracks. Speaking of local......more34minPlay
May 15, 2020Episode 7 - Speak Easy Bootleg BandDavid Smith Jr. and Ed Gallyot chat to Jeff, the man who puts the Speak Easy into Speak Easy Bootleg Band! We talk everything from Australian beer coolers and tin pan alley; to trombones and playing for Beatles producer George Martin. With a local......more29minPlay
May 08, 2020Episode 6 - The Soul GrenadesThis week, known knuckleheads David Smith Jr and Ed Gallyot are sat down with a small contingent of London based Funk explosion Soul Grenades, as well as meditating to a track from local Electro-pop songstress Goux. Be ready for a tight rhythm section,......more27minPlay
May 01, 2020Episode 5 - Jeremy SassoonOn our brand sparkling new FRIDAY release day our devilish duo David Smith Jr and Ed Gallyot chat with the excellent Jeremy Sassoon about everything from recording a live album, to some iconic piano riffs, all the way to Glastonbury. This Episode also......more36minPlay
April 26, 2020Episode 4 - ShyfingerOn this episode our intrepid duo David Smith Jr and Ed Gallyot are joined by 3 quarters of Shyfinger! Cinematic jazz fusion masterminds who bring a heaping helping of chaotic energy to the show. We also feature the track: Rain Like This by Manchester......more29minPlay
April 19, 2020Episode 3 - Helen and Paul BythewayToday our plucky hosts David Smith Jr and Ed Gallyot are joined by Helen and Paul Bytheway. Helen and Paul are the dual songwriters and singers, who head up their two great bands: The Horse Puppets, and The Retrosettes.This episode features a local......more33minPlay
April 12, 2020Episode 2 - Stuart McCallumDavid Smith Jr. and Ed Gallyot chat to Stuart McCallum about the process behind composing his tracks and how Matt and Phreds has been a performance space that has encouraged the freedom of his expression. In this incredibly insightful episode, Stuart......more27minPlay
April 04, 2020Episode 1 - Charlie CooperDavid Smith Jr. and Ed Gallyot chat to Charlie Cooper about everything from Family Guy to the Bible whilst discussing songwriting inspirations and how her songs translate from the record to the stage. With a local recommended track from Velvet Shakes......more21minPlay
FAQs about Speak Easy: The Matt and Phreds Podcast:How many episodes does Speak Easy: The Matt and Phreds Podcast have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.