Welcome back troops!

In this episode,I sit down with Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon, whose latest single You’re Alright dropped on August 8th You're Alright - John Witherspoon, offering a raw and resonant glimpse into modern melancholy and digital disconnection. With his upcoming album One of Them set to release on October 31st, John opens up about the creative process, the stories behind the songs, and the quiet confidence that’s earned him a place in Liverpool’s rich musical lineage.

And just when you think you’ve heard it all, he closes the show by curating a dream dinner party with the heroes who’ve shaped his journey — expect a few surprises at the table.

Here's John's Links:

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Welcome back, it's been a while but with festival season and Oasis Live 25 it's been super busy, throw in a laptop change, change of editing software and before you know it weeks have went by but here we are, back with a shiny new episode with the fantastic Newton Faulkner.

Back with a new album titled 'Octopus' on September 19th, buy it here: Newton Faulkner Official Store and touring Oct/Nov tickets here: Newton Faulkner Newton has came up with a fresh sound and identity which he feels he's been striving for throughout his career, and that's the basis of the discussion so give it a listen, obviously we spoke about 'Dream Catch Me', Tik Tok, heroes and a whole lot more!

And here's all his links

Newton Faulkner

‎Newton Faulkner Essentials - Playlist - Apple Music

Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner - Deezer

Spotify – Newton Faulkner

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Newton Faulkner (@therealnewtonfaulkner) | TikTok

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Newton Faulkner - YouTube

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Apologies guys, this episode should've been out yesterday but Virgin decided to screw my wifi for a few days, meaning as well as not being able to watch TV or IPlayer on Glasto weekend, I also couldn't upload this chat with Charlie McNichol, frontman of Stockport band, The Rolling People, here it is now!

Fresh off the back of tour support with Andrew Cushin and new single release 'Edge Of The Knife@ we spoke about what's coming up and what's went on so far as welllas picking his heroes, here's a link to the bands King Tuts show in December The Rolling People | Gigs in Scotland you'll find links to all the other shows in the linktree below, hope you all enjoy x

The Rolling People | Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

The Rolling People (@therollingpeople_) • Instagram photos and videos

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The Rolling People (@TRPofficial) / X

TikTok - Make Your Day

The Rolling People - YouTube

The Rolling People Online Store The Rolling People - Official Store

The Rolling People | Spotify

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Back again with a fantastic guest, Alex Spencer might be young in years but he is a wise lad as you'll hear in this chat, Since leaving school 2 years ago he has packed so much in making tv appearances on Sky Sports News and BBC as well as embarking on some massive supports as well as 2 headline tours and 2 EP's with his third one, 'Where Do We Go From Here?' being released this Friday 13.06.25. Where Do We Go From Here? Pre-save - Alex Spencer

Check out my chat with Alex and check his links below, i guarantee you'll love this lad!

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Alex Spencer

Alex Spencer | Spotify

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Nightmares - Alex Spencer

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A wee Friday episode of the podcast with Dave from Dustin's Bar Mitzvah who return this October firstly playing Justine's in Margate on the 17th Dustin's Bar Mitzvah MARGATE 17/10/2025 19:30 Tickets - Eventim before supporting The Paddingtons in London on the 25th, tickets available here Tickets: The Paddingtons, London | Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 19:00 | Ticketmaster UK

Hailing from Acton in London, Dustin's started outplaying a club night with Special Needs before immersing thereselves fully in the guitar scene playing alongside all the big bands of the time, they were massive in Japan (and maybe North Korea???) releasing an album there before the UK, its been nearly 20 years since they called it a day and now their back and ready to do it all again, hear about it all here and then check the links below and as per, enjoy!

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Dustin's bar Mitzvah – Lazer T-shirts

Get Your Mood On (+bonus Tracks) - Album by Dustin's Bar Mitzvah | Spotify

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Hope you all enjoyed the crossover episode last week with RGM and Fantastival, deffo something we'll be doing again, be sure to check out both podcasts back catalogues if you like Time For Heroes!

Anyway back again with another awesome guest and this time it's Ross Stewart of The Mardous, i fantastic story, filled with sliding doors moments, The Mardous were there right at the heart of the mid noughties scene with The Libertines, The Paddingtons, The Cribs and The Others to name a few, signed to Poptones, they had an album good to go before shit went pear shaped and it never seen the light of day, well 20 years on The Mardous are releasing the old material, playing gigs and reading from the diaries Ross kept at the time, so yeah loads to talk about!

And to top it they are out on tour with The Cribs and The Paddingtons in July, catch them in Glasgow, Hull and Lincoln, get tickets here The Cribs Concerts & Live Tour Dates: 2025-2026 Tickets | Bandsintown

You'll find everything you need on The Mardous in the link below:

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Something a bit different today, I hooked up with two of the finest podcasts around, Carl Maloney of the fantastic RGM Podcast, Stevie Nussbaum of the equally amazing Fantastival Podcast and myself sat down for a natter on why we do what we do, the highs and the lows and everything in between, both boys are doing terrific things in terms of promoting both grassroots and established acts and that is why i admire them so much!

If you like Time For Heroes, i guarantee you will like both these podcasts so once you've listened to this click the links and ,listen to both RGM and Fantastival.

RGM MAGAZINE | Linktree

FantastivalPodcast | Twitter, TikTok | Linktree

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Last one of a five episode Easter extravaganza and its a cracker with Ryan McPhail, responsible for a lot of the artwork on the first two albums by The View, Ryan has plenty of tales of being around the band in the early days as well as Peter Doherty, Film sets and London terror attacks, Ryan is looking at putting on an exhibition of his work later in the year so click his links to stay in touch.

Enjoy troops, its a belter x

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Here's another episode to enjoy with your eggs, this time with Florentenes.

Despite their youthful exterior, this is a band with incredible maturity, humility and passion, all aspects that have clearly perked up a lot of ears since the band arrived on the scene late 2023, after debut single 'Gone', the band then released '14:17' EP recorded at Rockfield Studios and produced by the renowned Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild, Sound Of Guns etc) and are in the process of releasing tracks from their second EP, full release for 'Homegrown' is 16.05.25.

We spoke about all this plus loads more, go check out the band right after you've listened to the episode x

Florentenes links below:

Home | Florentenes

florentenes • Instagram photos and videos

TikTok - Make Your Day

Florentenes (@florentenes) / X

Facebook

Florentenes | Spotify

‎Florentenes - Apple Music

Florentenes - YouTube

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Vida are back, like a pheonix from the flames, Alloa's finest returned in 2023 with new single 'Different Storm' which I reviewed at th e time, since then they've went on to support Andrew Cushin, The Inspiral Carpets and most recently The Lathums, we spoke about all this plus their new single 'All My Life' was released on Wednesday check it out on all streaming platforms but first here all the chat from Jamie, Nate & Evan about the bands early career, hiatus and resurrection (fitting at this time of year!)

And check the bands links below and check back in tomorrow for another episode!

Vida Single Launch Tour - AMAC Events Falkirk Behind The Wall this Sunday!!!!

VIDA | WELCOME TO THE HOME OF VIDA | Patreon

Vida | Spotify

VIDA (@thevidaboys) • Instagram photos and videos

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