The Long Road Podcast

The Long Road Podcast

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The Long Road Podcast episodes

  • Episode #69 - We're all here and that's the main thing

    This week, we're thrilled to dive into the musical world of a band we deeply resonate with: The Deslondes, hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve takes us on a journey to uncover the origins of one of our beloved tracks, "Girl with the Rattlesnake Heart," revealing its intriguing backstory. Meanwhile, Kev shares his adventures along the Camino trail, offering a glimpse into his personal travels. And as always, The Bishop regales us with captivating tales from the kitchen. Tune in for a delightful blend of music, travel, and culinary anecdotes!


    Find out more about The Deslondes at https://www.deslondes.com


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    43 min
  • Episode #68 - Beignet breakdown: deep-fried delights
    We're back, after a little break! Dive straight back into the action with our Recipe of the Month – New Orleans' beloved beignets – and stay tuned for a fun-filled "donut quiz"! Follow Kev's journey on the Camino trail in "Kev's Café Corner," take a trip down memory lane with "Bishop's Daily Bread" and uncover the story behind a band-favourite song, "Sally in Blue Flames" in "Steve's Story of the Song". It's a flavourful mix of taste, trail, memory, and melody you won't want to miss!

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    42 min
  • Episode #67 - Kev gets his power tools out
    As The Long Road look forward to our impending American Wilderness Odyssey UK Tour (more info at https://www.thelongroadband.net/gigs) we have a chat about what makes a great gig - as a performer or as an audience member - and those magical moments that sometimes crop up! Steve Bonham takes us on a trip to Nowhere Town, his latest new song; Kev Moore picks up his Camino trail the very next day after his epic 35km slog; and the Bishop (Christopher Lydon) talks us through the therapy of making croissants.

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    37 min
  • Episode #66 - Soaking in salty water surrounded by Romans
    After a couple of months away, join The Long Road back on the road as we enthuse about our upcoming American Wilderness Odyssey tour (https://thelongroadband.net/gigs) and the fabulous UK locales it is taking us to! Steve Bonham introduces a new song he has been working on about Freedom, Kev Moore takes us back on his Camino travels and the Bishop (Chris Lydon) brings us up to speed on his baking antics.

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    39 min
  • Episode #65 - Waxing lyrical
    For this week's podcast chat, The Long Road discuss all things lyrics and lyricists - the Do's and Don't's, the charms and the pitfalls, the exciting and the not so exciting. Steve Bonham highlights the work of a brilliant compadre of The Long Road's: Paul Bunting; Kev Moore brings us further tales from his Camino travels and The Bishop talks about a pudding that never was.

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    34 min
  • Episode #64 - A fantasy dinner party, featuring Richard III's horse
    The Long Road take a step back from the usual hard-hitting, gritty, real-life journalism that normally graces the airwaves to take up the age old challenge - the ultimate fantasy dinner party guest list! Find out exactly who would be gracing our table at a Long Road soiree! Steve Bonham talks new songs and old songs, Kev Moore takes on the next steps of his Camino trail, and The Bishop talks bread that didn't work.

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    32 min
  • Episode #63 - It was Pete Seeger all along!
    Today The Long Road discuss what instrumental avenues have yet to come to pass in their lives: Steve Bonham hankers for a folk instrument from northeast England, Kev Moore's "fork in the road" choice back as a youngster and Chris 'the Bish' Lydon's three-quarter blues instrument. Plus the usual solo entries from their particular brain pockets this week!

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    40 min
  • Episode #62 - The Long Road to now
    This episode The Long Road get together to talk about the launch of the new documentary: Rise of the Artisan (or The Long Road to now) - some behind the scenes insights, some thoughts on the Artisan Music movement we are trying to build and the "beacon lighting" we hope to achieve for others on our wavelength. Steve Bonham digs into the life of the vagabond, a life with the earth under your feet. Kev Moore brings us the next entry in his Camino journal. The Bishop takes us through his recent pretzel making experience.

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    36 min
  • Episode #61 - Festival of the Artisan highlights
    Join Steve Bonham, Kev Moore and Chris 'The Bishop' Lydon as we look back at the Festival of the Artisan 2021 and pick out some of the highlights to share with you. Kev Moore takes us on the next steps of his Camino trek and The Bishop shares his Easter bake with you all.

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    35 min
  • Episode #60 - Plant flowers in your neighbour's garden
    This week, The Long Road reflect on our first live gig together in a over a year, the surprises, the enjoyable moments, the funny thoughts you have whilst performing. Plus we look ahead to the Festival of the Artisan (Fri 26 and Sat 27 March) https://www.festivaloftheartisan.co.uk. Kev Moore takes us on the next steps in his Camino trek; and Steve Bonham takes us behind the scenes as he writes two brand new songs for the Extraordinary Stories project.

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    35 min

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