The Three Track Podcast

Ian Stone is a critically acclaimed comedian ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent. He has regularly appeared on Mock The Week as well as hosting his own show, Comedy Big Mouths. In this episode we talk about the impact The Jam had on his life as well as having an eclectic taste in music.

Track 1: The Beatles – Lady Madonna

Track 2: Wilson Pickett – Land Of 1000 Dances

Track 3: Slade – Cum On Feel The Noize

Twayna Mayne is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. In this episode we talk about Prince, 80's Pop music and the downfalls of going to live music gigs.

Track 1: Prince – If I Was Your Girlfriend

Track 2: Chaka Khan - This Is My Night

Track 3: Madonna - Dress You Up

Nish Kumar is a critically acclaimed comedian who has regularly appeared on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Newsjack. In this episode we talk about live music, The Beatles and the greatness of Kendrick Lamar.

Track 1: Bob Dylan – Mama, You Been On My Mind

Track 2: Nina Simone – To Love Somebody

Track 3: The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever

Chris Betts is a comedian, writer and voice actor from Canada. In this episode we talk about his top five Hip-Hop MCs, drinking, and the impact Michael Jackson had on music as well has his formative years.

Track 1: The Roots (Feat Eryah Badu) – You Got Me

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCHeEQV454)

Track 2: Tom Waits – Big In Japan

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVdfDoXHdZc)

Track 3: Michael Jackson – PYT

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b-ZtvYtnzE)

Jamali Maddix is an award winning stand up comedian and creator of the critically acclaimed documentary series, Hate Thy Neighbour. In this episode we talk bout the birth of Grime music, prison fighting and how your taste in music evolves with age and experience.

Track 1: Wu Tang Clan – Triumph

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRKsKwEdUQ)

Track 2: Lethal B – Forward Riddim

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60lMDCXFblc)

Track 3: The Streets – Has It Come to This?

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m8qJbEY6lo)

Thom Tuck is an actor, critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls. In this episode we talk about the brilliance of Prince, weird music, and how a roller disco at a comedy festival went terribly wrong. 

Track 1: Silver Mt Zion - The Triumph Of Our Tired Eyes

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi4ZtGrFeec)

Track 2: Aphex Twin – Hereos (remix)

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBcNU1UZUs)

Track 3: The Mountain Goats – Alpha Double Negative Going to Catalina

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZn3aZddrKQ)

Honourable mentions:

Bob Dylan – Up To Me

(http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxo1uu_bob-dylan-up-to-me-blood-on-the-tracks-outtake_music)

Prince – The Beautiful Ones

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHnN9JiB_rM)

John Kearns is the first and only comedian in history to win both the best newcomer and best show at the Edinburgh Festival in consecutive years. In this episode we chat about sad music, his love of Bruce Sprinsteen and how music impacted his upbringing.

Track 1:  Bruce Springsteen – Racing In The Street. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecunQO_uoIg)

Track 2: Anohni +  Bryce Dessner – I Was Young When I left Home.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__1DMJfS7Hc)

Track 3: Radiohead – House Of Cards.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nTFjVm9sTQ)