In this episode of The Last Line, James chats to Joe, Jordan & Ryan, three of the four members of bdrmm about their new album 'I Don't Know' which is released on 30th June 2023.  

bdrmm are a Leeds/Hull based post-shoegaze group (although as you'll hear in the podcast their genre can be hard to define) comprised of Ryan Smith (vocals and guitars), Jordan Smith (bass and keys), Joe Vickers (guitar) and Conor Murray (drums). Their debut album 'Bedroom' was released in 2020 to critical acclaim and was included in many 'top album' lists of that year, including Rough Trade's Albums of the Year 2020. They are currently signed to Rock Action, the record label founded and maintained by the Scottish post-rock band Mogwai.

https://bdrmm.co.uk/

https://bdrmm.bandcamp.com/

bdrmm - It's Just A Bit Of Blood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRueisbYNWE

bdrmm - Pulling Stitches - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr5-ZUS4u9s

Listen to James's other podcast, Crew's Next at the links below:

Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/40PpDn9ufnC6kvgobtZJ5T?si=82404faa96184bc9⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Last Line, James chats to film and television editor, Paul Machliss. In the early part of Paul's career he worked on a number of British comedy television programmes that have become classics in the eyes of many including Black Books, The IT Crowd, The Peter Serafinowicz Show and Spaced. Paul has continued to work with Spaced creator, Edgar Wright, on his features films from Scott Pilgrim Vs The World through to Last Night In Soho. In 2017 Paul was awarded a BAFTA for his work on Baby Driver and was nominated for an Academy Award for the same film. 

During their conversation recorded in 2022, James and Paul discuss Paul's move from Australia to London, his early career and his work on Last Night In Soho and some of the creative decisions made in that film. 

Listen to James's other podcast, Crew's Next at the links below:

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/40PpDn9ufnC6kvgobtZJ5T?si=82404faa96184bc9⁠

Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crews-next-the-podcast-about-film/id1679037718⁠

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In this episode of The Last Line, James chats to returning guest, actor and comedian Alex Lowe. Alex has appeared in numerous television and film projects and is well known for his short but memorable appearance in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights as psychic Clinton Baptiste. Alex continues to play the character of Clinton to this day on tour and in Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal Podcast. Alex is also the creator and voice behind another legendary comedy character, Barry from Watford who can be heard in the Angelos and Barry Show alongside Angelos Epithemiou. 

During their conversation recorded in early 2022, they discuss touring after the pandemic, Alex's comedy heroes and his work writing for comedy greetings cards.

Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/21eUe894tiKJoXxJFzigzF?si=cf149432cd144882

Listen to James's other podcast, Crew's Next at the links below:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40PpDn9ufnC6kvgobtZJ5T?si=82404faa96184bc9

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crews-next-the-podcast-about-film/id1679037718

If you have enjoyed the show then please join James on Instagram @jamesalbarn and Twitter @jamesalbarn.

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Hello Last Line listeners! James here to tell you all about my new podcast with my good friend Elsa Grace, called Crew's Next. Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!

In the inaugural episode of Crew's Next? James and Elsa discuss Christopher Nolan's 2006 film, The Prestige. Starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, The Prestige is a physiological thriller, written by Nolan and his brother Jonathan and based on the 1995 novel by Christopher Priest. It follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in Victorian London who feud over a perfect teleportation trick.

James and Elsa discuss the film's morally questionable characters, the wonderful double act of David Bowie and Andy Serkis and get their teeth stuck into some of the film's many twists and turns before diving into the credits of the film to pick what they'll be watching next from one of the crew's filmography.

Please give it a listen and you can subscribe and listen to future episodes of Crew's Next at the links below:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40PpDn9ufnC6kvgobtZJ5T?si=82404faa96184bc9

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crews-next-the-podcast-about-film/id1679037718

In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to Clive Stafford Smith a lawyer specialising in civil rights and working against the death penalty in the United States. Recorded in 2021, they discuss the differences between the UK and US criminal justice systems, Clive's work as a lawyer representing those detained in Guantanamo Bay, the death penalty and the response he receives from the public when doing his work. 

Clive co-founded Reprieve in 1999, an organisation that defends marginalised people facing human rights abuses, spotlights cases of injustice and works with Governments to improve legislation. Clive has personally represented over 300 prisoners facing the death penalty in the southern United States and only ever took on the cases of those who could not afford a lawyer and prevented the death penalty in all but six cases.

Clive has also represented more than 80 of the detainees held as enemy combatants since 2002 at the US Guantanamo Bay detention camp and continues to do for the men that are still held there today. He left Reprieve after 15 years and has established a new non-profit called 3DCentre. In 2005, Clive was awarded the Gandhi International Peace Award. 

Clive's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/gMNlRovT5x4

Defending Guantanamo Bay Prisoners VICE Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hh6avQkijI

Mos Def Force Fed Under Standard Guantanamo Bay Procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6ACE-BBPRs

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In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to one of the most prolific actors in film and television, and returning guest Stephen Tobolowsky. Recorded in March of 2021, they discuss what it's like filming during the COVID pandemic, how they think people will change when it's all finally over and James trawls through Stephen's Trivia section of his IMDb page.

Stephen has appeared in over 200 films with his IMDb page listing (at the time of writing this description) 256 acting credits in film and television including such projects as Groundhog Day, Memento, Spaceballs, Great Balls of Fire, Freaky Friday, One Day At A Time, The Goldbergs, Silicon Valley, Heroes and many many more. Stephen is also known for his podcast, The Tobolowsky Files, each episode telling a different story from Stephen's career or varied and interesting life.

Stephen's Where's Waldo? blog post: https://stephentobolowsky.com/wheres-waldo/

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In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to actor and motion capture performer Ace Ruele. During their conversation recorded earlier this year, they talk about Ace's work as a motion capture artist on projects such as The Legend Of Tarzan, Eternals and Planet Of The Apes VR. They also discuss Ace's struggle with facing deportation to Jamaica (a country he has only ever visited twice) after his residency status was revoked by the Home Office.

Ace Ruele is one of the UK's leading actors in the motion capture/VFX industry. Ace's latest venture is his new company Creature-Bionics. The company’s purpose is to develop performance rigs that enhance an actor’s performance as a creature and create better data for motion capture and VFX reference. 

Ace's Website: https://aceruele.com

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In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to broadcaster, writer and television presenter Iain Lee. During their conversation they discuss Iain's new online radio station Radio Anywhere that launches on 15th November 2021. They discuss Iain's time at talkRADIO and the direction the station has gone in since his departure, his relationship with his audience, his dismay at the current state of radio and much more. 

Iain rose to prominence as the co-host of the satirical comedy show The 11 O'Clock Show on Channel 4 and co-hosted the live breakfast show RI:SE. Iain is a much-loved radio broadcaster having presented shows on LBC, BBC Three Counties Radio, Absolute and talkRADIO. During his time at talkRADIO hosting The Late Night Alternative, he won the ARIAS Moment of the Year 2020 Award when he successfully directed the emergency services to a caller who had taken an overdose in attempt to take their own life. In July 2020, Iain signed with the online streaming platform Twitch, alongside his co-presenter Katherine Boyle to continue to host The Late Night Alternative. 

Radio Anywhere: https://radioanywhere.live

Iain's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iainandkatherine

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In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to friend of the podcast, singer/songwriter Tom Williams about his latest album Follow The Leader. They discuss the album track by track, exploring the themes of the album, Tom's songwriting process and his collaboration with his band members as well as touching upon some of his inspirations. 

Tom is a singer/songwriter that came to prominence with the band Tom Williams & The Boat who released three albums between 2010 and 2014. After taking a break from band duties Tom released two solo acoustic albums, New House & New Guitar before releasing All Change in 2017 which was chosen as one of the Top Ten albums of that year by BBC 6Music. Tom released his latest studio album, What Did You Want To Be? in 2019 whose tour culminated in a rip-roaring concert at London's Scala, about which James made a documentary that you can find a link to below. His new album Follow The Leader is out now, links to purchase physical copies of the album on Tom's online store are below.

Follow The Leader (Music Video): https://youtu.be/TMaa9dtNqFo

You can buy Follow The Leader here: https://tom-williams-music.myshopify.com/collections/follow-the-leader

Tom Williams - The Scala (Documentary Film): https://youtu.be/MV8mBjmaehs

James's other podcast with musician George Kerridge, Getting Pretentious, can be found at the links below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/getting-pretentious/id1504881437

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48GqHY4cQVgTPw9F7EoEuX?si=STXHzOwuTeGzk6_eOpqpWgIf 

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In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to comedy actor and writer Ellie White. During their conversation, recorded earlier in the year, they talk about Ellie's work including her work with Natasia Demetriou and her appearance on This Time With Alan Partridge, as well as discussing some of Ellie's favourite reality television programmes from the early noughties and the idea of darkness in comedy.

Ellie White is an English comedy actress and writer who attended the University of Bristol where she met fellow comedy actors and writers Jamie Demetriou and Natasia Demetriou, now her long-time comedy partner. White has appeared in a number of television programmes including Stath Lets Flats, Murder in Successville, This Time with Alan Partridge and Semi-Detached. Since 2016 she has played Princess Beatrice in the comedy programme The Windsors and was the lead role in Holly Walsh's sitcom The Other One. 

Sexy American Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5PCDxIjJNw

Lamp Lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRRmB79ox4U

Life Of An Internet Troll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To7UmquS_Bk

James's other podcast with musician George Kerridge, Getting Pretentious, can be found at the links below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/getting-pretentious/id1504881437

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48GqHY4cQVgTPw9F7EoEuX?si=STXHzOwuTeGzk6_eOpqpWgIf 

If you have enjoyed the show then please join James on Instagram @jamesalbarn and Twitter @jamesalbarn, follow the podcast on Instagram @thelastlinepodcast and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thelastlinepodcast.

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