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Probably one of the biggest independent bands in the UK right now and one of my personal festival favourites, we chat to the sound of Bristol,  Dutty Moonshine of Dutty Moonshine Big Band.  And at the time of this conversation the band were in the top 10 iTunes chart which is an incredible achievement for someone unsigned . They also tour Europe relentlessly and headline the big stages at the big festivals to tens of thousands of people on the regular. This is a fascinating insight to the behind the scenes mechanics of being able to make it happen without major backing. He shares tips, secrets and the hard work and reality behind it all. So even if you don't know the band you are gonna learn something today.
He shows us behind the smoke and mirrors and gives a modern day account of touring, social media and how his band have been so successful.
Like the last couple of episodes this was recorded a few months back now . I think October 2023 if memory serves me right, but everything is still relevant or even more relevant than it was then .
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Tam Dean Burn is the voice you hear every time you listen to an Irvine Welsh audiobook.
He sings for a band called The Scars and also been part of a Rabbie Burns punk fusion band called The Bum Clocks. And as an actor has appeared on The Acid House movie by Irvine Welsh and everything from River City to Outlander.
As I said last time, this is another classic episode that was recorded and streamed live on youtube but deserves to be on the audio podcast pipeline for posterity. This was recorded last summer so if we talk about a gig happening next week you have already missed it.
We have two more classics after this and then we will be caught up to 2024 where we start season 4.
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A conversation I had with musican, comedian and viral sensation Zara Gladman who has since sold out two nights at Oran Mor as part of teh Glasgow Comedy Festival. This was recorded in late August 2023 the day before we were both interviewed at the Edinburgh fringe, by Darren McGarvey at The Stand. Since then , Zara's profile has skyrocketed with one of her characters 'West End Maw' probably becoming one of the most famous skits but there is many, many other sides to Zara as we discuss everything from her Lady Gaga parody to her Tik Tok fame as well as discussing A.I, Barbie and meeting Gerard Butler in Partick. 
She will be doing the 'Zara Gladman & Friends' show again by popular demand on June 13th 2024 at Oran Mor.  Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yvu39fxj

This is one of four classic interviews from 2023 that I never had the chance to upload so once these are released then Season 4 begins for 2024. 

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Shout outs to Maco for mixing and mastering the interview. The intro was done by me so apologies if the first couple of minutes sound a wee bit tinny. Still haven't got my studio set up but it will be ready to go by Season 4. 

We speak to one of my all time favourite rappers / writers/ streamers B Dolan of the good ole U.S of A on the 50th birthday of Hip Hop . We discuss his influences, life on the road and his recent spinal surgery alongside rap beefs, the post-lockdown music business and American politics plus much, much more.

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I think my first memory of Rosie was her having my 'My oath is to the people' written on her hand as she made her first appearance in parliament. She also made headlines by going to Cornton Vale prison for refusing to pay a fine she received for her anti-nuclear protest outside parliament. Other controversies included protesting G8 on the floors of parliament, Going to Cuba and nearly getting a winch of Fidel Castro, Being a member of the Pollok Free State and the infamous Tommy Sheridan- News of the World scandal but these days she performs a dramatic and funny one woman show mixing comedy and storytelling called 'A Work in Protest' Ticket`s for You Call That Radio's GRATITUDE & ATTITUDE show here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glas... Please consider supporting this independent channel by going to one of the links below: Patreon:   / youcallthatradio  

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We begin today's show with a look at the Sleaford Mods controversey of storming offstage after a Palestine flag was flung as part of our This is the News segment. 

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From poverty and heroin addiction in the schemes of Edinburgh to becoming an assistant director of Trainspotting 2. This is the incredible story of writer, film-maker and rapper Garry Fraser as he rolls out his new series Supply & Demand. Episode 1 out now to watch for free on youtube. It is a masterclass of writing , acting and production. All the more incredible as it is completely independent with zero financial backing.

The show also begins with an anouncement that I am leaving Scotland for a while. The podcast will remain unaffected but find more regular content on http://youtube.com/YouCallThatRadio 

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We go live to Oakland, California to chat with Hip Hop legend Mystic aka Du Goddess of Digital Underground fame. We discuss politics, Kanye West, Mos Def, the writing process, living in Oxford, cyphers that turn to battle raps , California storms, Empress, manifesting and positive energy for the future.

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The show begins with a rant at the current state of 2023's festival season and before that a wee clip of the brand new single from The Girobabies called 'It Felt Like The End' which you can stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/190Ed6D3EA8IMmsyugfuIl?si=485ac9acd7674404

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Let`s stay positive and have a nice summer at Solfest , LIndisfarne and Edinburgh Fringe 

today we interview a true hip hop legend , Slug of Atmosphere fame as they prepare to promote their incredible new album 'So Many Realities Exist Simutaneously' on Rymesayers Entertainment with a European tour. Slug is one of my favourite writers and performers in rap music so it meant a lot for him to stop by. He has created classics and collaborated with everyone from Aesop Rock, KRS One, Brother Ali, Eyedea, MF Doom, Sage Francis to namedrop just a few. While we speak with music royality I give a brief insight into my opinion in Prince Charles coronation as well. This show has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding but we don't need them be4cause we are powered purely by our patreons at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio and http://ko-fi.com/youcallthatradio . 

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Recorded in the summer of 2022 but previously only available on youtube.  I thought it was time for our audio podcast listeners to hear this online Q and A from orwell prize winning author , cultural commentator and veteran Scottish rapper Darren McGarvey aka Loki. He was about to release his 2nd book 'The Social Distance Between Us' and his 'Darren McGarvey's Addictions' TV show which both went onto win awards and seen him go onto his current sold out UK tour plus be interviewed by the likes of Frankie Boyle & The Blindboy Podcast. Darren has also started his own podcast/ youtube show called 'Darren McGarvey's Common People' so I thought I would let you podcast people know all about it as I think if you like and liosten to YCTR this is a thing you will also enjoy. Thanks to Morphamish for mixing and mastering the audio. The show begins with an apology ahead of You Call That Radio's 4th birthday party featuring Gasp, Doghouse, Doss & The Twistettes. More info & tickets available here: https://skiddle.com/e/36300671 

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We have a chat with John Robb as he celebrates the launch of his new book 'The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth' . Buy the book here: https://membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-art-of-darkness-the-history-of-goth-john-robb-signed

Check out his speaking tour here: 

April 12 Glasgow @ Mono Cafe Bar (with Stuart Braithwaite from Mogwai) http://bit.ly/3IF5f4K
April 13 Liverpool @ Museum Of Music http://bit.ly/3HKMoF3
April 14 London @ Rough Trade East (with Youth) https://bit.ly/3W27fHH
April 15 Bristol @ Rough Trade https://bit.ly/3GCgJUh
April 16 Nottingham @ Rough Trade https://bit.ly/3QDy6ZM
April 19 Northampton @ Black Prince http://bit.ly/3XUgb3M
April 20 Bedford @ Esquires http://bit.ly/3wKTp2i
April 27 Glossop @ The Commercial Inn
April 28 Newcastle @ The Cumberland Arms http://bit.ly/3DtRwe0
May 23 Bath @ Chapter 22 Roots & Records http://bit.ly/3loWin8
May 25 Bridport @ Clocktower Records https://bit.ly/3Kc9E0f
June 1 Dublin TBC
June 2 Limerick
June 3 Cork

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