Revisiting a heady era for British guitar music – 2001-2008 – via new interviews with the bands & people who were there.---------------------------------Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:Early access to any main pod episodes plus the following Patreon-only series: The 00's Deep Dive, Legend or Landfill, My Favourite 00's Songs & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 38:03
22 Grand Podcast. Record producer Gordon Raphael is on the pod as we reflect on 25 years of Is This It by the Strokes and go through 10 of the songs he was listening to in the…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:18:05
I travelled to Hebden bridge to chat to Janine about her highly anticipated book (out now) and about her time working with 00s bands. Also happy to be hosting a night around the…
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:01:06
Angus.official is on the pod to pick his fave songs of the 00s, discuss how he coined Indie Poo, what it means and why it’s gone viral. Full radio show with songs:…
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:56:23
New album A Hole To See The Sky Through out now! ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:35:42
https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-screech-louder-the-long-blondes-21072026/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Jul 18, 2026 · 53:49
Jon and Jasmine of Truck Festival are on the pod as we discuss how it's become the most popular indie festival in the UK. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Jun 14, 2026 · 1:11:55
Embrace recently returned with details of their ninth album Avalanche, out 12th June via Cooking Vinyl. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off…
Jun 7, 2026 · 1:04:29
Full show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-richard-mcnamara-embrace-01062026/ Embrace recently returned with details of their…
May 29, 2026 · 1:42:48
Colin is on the pod as we discuss his journey from the islands of Scotland to supporting The Strokes on their first UK tour and much more. Colin MacIntyre AKA Mull Historical…
May 24, 2026 · 1:35:52
Finn & Jasper are on the pod as we take a look at their journey from communes to cult classics. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back…
May 7, 2026 · 1:08:02
Daniel Dylan Wray on his anticipated first book, Groovy, Laidback & Nasty, the first ever authoritative history of Sheffield music (out today!). Exhaustively researched and…
May 4, 2026 · 1:51:42
Full Islington Radio show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-dustins-bar-mitzvahbattlethe-mardous-01052026/ All three bands are…
May 3, 2026 · 1:13:10
Eva is on the pod as we delve into her life in music via Liverpool, Deltasonic & tours with Arctic Monkeys. https://www.instagram.com/dr_eva_carlsdotter_petersen/ pic by…
Apr 19, 2026 · 1:30:31
Preston returns to the pod as he picks some of his fave 00s songs and we look back/forward to The Ordinary Boys times. Full show with songs:…
Apr 5, 2026 · 2:02:59
Richard is on the pod as we take a deep dive into all things Hard-Fi. Sweating Someone Else's Fever - out June 19th on V2 Records (Photo by Tom Oldham/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images)…
Mar 29, 2026 · 1:44:10
Matt and Paul are on the pod as we look back at how being on the Libertines forum led to them putting on one of the first out of town Arctic Monkeys gigs and more! Full radio…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1:09:56
Andy is on the pod as we discuss how he came to writing the 00s indie version of Spinal Tap.. Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzk0HnKsDio Andy's comedy:…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1:13:35
With his new solo album out, Michael joins the pod from his home in New York for a bit of a deep dive into his musical life - including how he ended up playing in The Cribs and…
Mar 1, 2026 · 2:25:33
Jimmy and Johnny are on the show to coincide with a new album and upcoming gig: https://www.instagram.com/theothers_853/ Full show with songs:…
Feb 22, 2026 · 2:03:02
Chris is on the podcast ahead of the band's reunion gig later this year as we talk origins of the band, Hollywood parties, and answer the many fan questions.. ------ 22 Grand Pod…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:22:55
Juanita is on the podcast as we look back at how the band made the 'leap of faith' to move to England from Australia, look forward to their new album (out this month) and…
Jan 31, 2026 · 1:37:29
On this show I was joined by creative consultant Scott Jones who was responsible for putting together some of the 00s most iconic album covers and artwork, including Arctic…
Dec 14, 2025 · 1:55:28
Rick is on the pod as we look back at how he became a freelance journalist for NME as a teenager in the 2000s, how he was the first to cover Arctic Monkeys for them and what the…
Nov 30, 2025 · 4:27
Full vlog here: https://youtu.be/7m_-4YH6LJA Check out https://iamandynicholson.com/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:47:13
Jaff is on the pod as we navigate our way through some of his fave songs of the 00s, answer your questions and discuss The Futureheads new album - Christmas (out today!). Full…
Nov 16, 2025 · 1:23:29
What do you do when you can't find any members of Good Shoes to come on the pod? You get the guy who discovered them and end up with the most unpredictable episode to date. No…
Nov 9, 2025 · 2:48:04
Finally a Good Shoes member is on the pod. Joel joins me for an extensive deep-dive into one of the best cult bands of the era and I get a chance to apologise for us nearly…
Oct 30, 2025 · 1:32:29
Felix is on the pod to talk about his new book ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be: A Matter of Life and Football’ and play some of his favourite songs from the 2000s amongst other…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:36:58
Gemma and Dave are on the pod as we look ahead to their upcoming gigs and have an extensive ramble chat.. @dustins_bar_mitzvah ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Oct 19, 2025 · 1:10:04
Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts.…
Oct 12, 2025 · 1:26:59
Jamie and Jason of Battle are on the pod as we discuss the highs and lows of being in the band and why they've decided to revisit it all. Recorded over two parts.…
Oct 5, 2025 · 1:16:24
Art Brut's frontman returns to the pod to pick 10 of his favourite 00s songs. Full show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-eddie…
Sep 14, 2025 · 1:11:02
Roddy is on the podcast as we look back on 30 years of the band and answer your questions. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of…
Aug 31, 2025 · 1:03:43
Britain's best journalist is back on the pod as we navigate our way through his fave songs of the 00s. @ theresetsam Full show with songs:…
Aug 20, 2025 · 1:12:49
Tom returns to the podcast as we navigate our way through his fave songs of the 00s and fill in a few blanks from our last chat. Full show with songs:…
Aug 8, 2025 · 1:53:12
Between 2005-11, Stokesie, in his own words: worked on the news desk at NME (print, online, radio, TV) for four years as editor, then took a role managing the brand, running the…
Jul 20, 2025 · 1:12:07
Tom and Stuee are back on the pod to pick their fave songs of the 00s for Islington Radio and chat about The Paddingtons playing 20th anniversary gigs this year. Full show with…
Jul 6, 2025 · 3:02:05
Very extended chat with Steve Bays as he picks his fave songs of the 00s and plenty more! Listen to the edited version with songs here:…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:13:24
Football journalist Seb White is on the pod as he chooses his favourite 00s songs for Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-24052024/…
Jun 8, 2025 · 1:38:07
On the cusp of releasing his new album, Brian is on the pod as we discuss his struggle in the 00s to success in the 10's and beyond via a move to Manchester from America. ------…
Jun 4, 2025 · 20:36
Video version on YouTube ---------- Take the 22 Grand Pod survey: http://bit.ly/grandpod-survey 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the…
May 25, 2025 · 1:26:20
Tom Greatorex of Black Wire is back on the pod as he chooses his favourite 00s songs for Islington Radio. Recorded 2024. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
May 18, 2025 · 1:36:59
Tom is on the podcast as we look back at his time in Black Wire, his take on the 00's scene & NME culture and what he deems to be the stand out album of the era.. Recorded 2023 -…
May 11, 2025 · 1:12:07
Phil is on the podcast as we take a look at how he became The Rakes manager early doors and went from there to form a career in music. Recorded summer 2024. ----- Take the 22…
May 4, 2025 · 1:01:47
Lindsay is on the podcast as we look at how she went from being a fan on thelibertines.org and being in a band herself to becoming a prominent music photographer. Recorded Summer…
Apr 27, 2025 · 2:13:01
Tim is on the podcast as we discuss how it started for the band in Sheffield , their relationship with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, mental health struggles and blowing stuff up…
Apr 20, 2025 · 1:20:29
Colin is on the podcast as we get a different take on the 00s scene ahead of the band's swansong headline show at The Albert Hall next month. ------ Take the 22 Grand Pod survey:…
Apr 13, 2025 · 2:14:38
Gordon is on the podcast as we deep dive his time in Bloc Party via the many fan questions. Photo by Jesse Hill. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Apr 4, 2025 · 59:59
Listen to the full show with songs here: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-15032024/ Recorded March 2024. Pic by Andy Willsher ------ 22 Grand Pod is on…
Mar 30, 2025 · 1:27:34
Ross is on the pod as we take a look back at the role Carl Barat played in getting the band signed to Poptones, being in a scene with The Cribs and The Paddingtons and playing…
Mar 28, 2025 · 51:09
Lloyd and Marv jump on to debate their fave songs of the 00s and discuss Paddingtons plans for this year.. Full show with songs:…
Mar 22, 2025 · 33:15
Charlotte returns to the pod as we navigate our way through her track list: Songs that feature her favourite women of the 00's. Recorded for Islington Radio Feb 2024 Full show…
Mar 15, 2025 · 41:46
Recorded Jan 2024 for Islington Radio. Full show with songs here: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-26012024/ ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Mar 8, 2025 · 1:08:55
Jimmy is on the pod as we take a deep dive into the band, how it could have been different and answer your questions. ------ 22 Grand Pod is on Patreon:…
Feb 21, 2025 · 49:51
Originally recorded for Islington Radio. Hear the full show here: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-06092024/ The Others Live next month:…
Feb 15, 2025 · 1:03:24
AmyJo is on the pod as we discuss life with her band AmyJo Doh & The Spangles, how she got there, and all things Doherty. Check out AmyJo's stuff here:…
Feb 2, 2025 · 1:23:16
Andy and Ben come on the podcast to talk about the imminent release of the new Razorlight documentary, how it influenced the band to reunite and what it's really like working…
Jan 19, 2025 · 1:50:48
Ryan Jarman returns to the pod (via @islingtonradio) to pick some of his favourite songs of the 00s and have a general chat about music. Listen to the full radio show with songs…
Jan 8, 2025 · 1:57:34
Henry and Thomas (House) are on the podcast as we take a deep dive into the band and put your questions to them. Probs one of my favourite eps for what it's worth lol ------ 22…
Dec 25, 2024 · 1:15:28
Live pod and acoustic set from West Hampstead Arts Club with 00's indie super group Everyone Says Hi (Nick - Kaiser Chiefs, Pete - The Kooks, Ben - The Dead 60's, Glenn - Howling…
Dec 8, 2024 · 1:13:28
Greg is on the pod as we chat about his journey through the 00s, heady days in around London and his brilliant new archive from back in the day:…
Nov 17, 2024 · 1:04:01
Ahead of our live show next month (tickets below..) Nick comes on our @islingtonradio show as we navigate our way through 10 of his favourite 00s songs with plenty of chat…
Nov 8, 2024 · 1:34:02
We get a bit niche on this one as Mark tells us his story of going from a council estate in Wales to living in Hollywood via touring with the likes of The Rakes and Kings of…
Oct 8, 2024 · 1:36:14
First ever 22 Grand Pod Live show from West Hampstead Arts Club - Recorded 19/09/24. ------ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod Off the back of the main…
Sep 8, 2024 · 1:24:59
Anthony is on the podcast as we look back at how he became a pivotal figure at NME in the 00s - going from website editor to reviews editor - and how he became involved with The…
Aug 8, 2024 · 1:53:32
Matt is on the podcast as we delve into how he went from Bournemouth to Bloc Party, why he was reluctant to join the band and why he eventually chose to leave.…
Jul 8, 2024 · 1:11:20
Ed and Matt (Type2error) are on the podcast as we look back at how they came to create and direct music videos for the likes of The Rakes, Bloc Party and many more.…
Jun 8, 2024 · 1:55:19
Russell is on the podcast as we take a deep dive into the origins of Bloc Party, touring the world and announcing Oasis' split.. ---------------------------------- 22 Grand Pod…
May 8, 2024 · 1:19:19
Dorian is on the podcast as we look back on how the band started as a 'joke', signing a record deal before having a rehearsal and why it came to an end.…
Apr 8, 2024 · 1:11:02
Matt is on the podcast as we delve further into The Rakes history, why he moved to Germany and how he ended up being directed by Steven Spielberg in a trench.. (Recorded 2023)…
Mar 8, 2024 · 1:46:41
Lukas is on the podcast as we take a look back at how the band started, how they became one of the most prominent bands of that 00's scene and why he chose to leave to Australia.…
Feb 8, 2024 · 1:13:45
Ian is on the podcast as we discuss his alternative approach to making music in the 00s, why he had an album ready before he'd put a band together and how they were touring the…
Jan 8, 2024 · 1:21:56
Luis is on the podcast as we discuss the club nights and bands he put on back in the day, being in Jamie T's band, writing scores for TV & film and working with contemporary…
Dec 8, 2023 · 1:26:41
Roger is on the podcast as we discuss his eventful route into music photography, how he came to shooting the biggest and best bands/artists around, his close relationship with…
Nov 8, 2023 · 1:02:49
Toby L is on the podcast as we discuss his fascinating journey from interviewing the best bands around as a 15-year old to signing some of the best bands around to his own record…
Oct 8, 2023 · 1:04:00
Cody is on the podcast as we discuss his friendship with The Strokes, life growing up in New York City and how he turned his hobby of taking photos of the band into a career and…
Sep 8, 2023 · 1:53:48
James is on the podcast as we look back at his route into becoming Babyshambles manager, his relationship with Pete Doherty, how he went up against the likes of Rough Trade and…
Aug 8, 2023 · 1:08:53
Alfie joins the podcast from his home in Austria as we look back at where it all started for The Holloways, what it was like getting rave reviews in NME and why their momentum…
Jul 8, 2023 · 1:40:14
Tom is on the podcast as we take a look back at his career so far and what inspired him to do something a bit different in the early 00's. (Recorded 2022)…
Jun 8, 2023 · 1:00:00
Kieren is on the podcast as we discuss recent gigs, how The View managed to produce 5 albums in 8 years and why he ended up playing demos to Pete Doherty on the Babyshambles tour…
May 8, 2023 · 1:08:30
Ryan is on the podcast as we look back at his time in 00's bands, getting reviewed on teletext, being on tour with some of the biggest names of the time and how he came to be in…
Apr 8, 2023 · 1:16:08
Tom is on the podcast as we take a look back at how the band formed in Southampton, why they chose not to play local shows, how they flirted with different scenes and why they've…
Mar 8, 2023 · 1:05:10
Guitarist turned author Richard is on the podcast to talk about his time in 00's band Absent Kid and how he came to releasing his own novel about a young band in the 90's -…
Feb 8, 2023 · 1:33:37
Peter Wolfe is on the podcast as we take a look back at his life before the 00's, writing For Lovers, how he met the likes of Pete Doherty and why Mick Jagger gave him a ring one…
Jan 9, 2023 · 37:28
Sal is on the podcast as we look back at how her career as a gig photographer started at an eventful Babyshambes/Libertines gig in Stoke, how she ended up taking photos at Oasis'…
Dec 8, 2022 · 1:25:37
Hugo is on the podcast as we look back at where it all began for The Maccabees, how he moved into production and why Latchmere is still as relevant in his life today as it ever…
Nov 18, 2022 · 30:34
Musician/producer Daniel is on the podcast as we discuss his involvement with David Earl & Joe Wilkinson's World Cup Song - Cup for the Cupboard - as well as his own story of…
Nov 8, 2022 · 58:50
Film makers Dave & Glenn are on the podcast as we discuss how they first came to working with Towers of London for the Bravo TV series back in the day and why they chose to make…
Oct 8, 2022 · 1:06:30
Gordon is on the podcast as we look back at his time working with The Strokes, Regina Spektor, what really happened with him and The Libertines and much more. You can buy…
Sep 9, 2022 · 1:03:57
Phillip is on the podcast as we look back at his time in Cazals, how he played bongos with an early incarnation of The Libertines and what it was like touring with the likes of…
Sep 1, 2022 · 17:23
Off the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:Early access to any main pod episodes.The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look…
Jul 29, 2022 · 47:01
William is on the podcast as we look back at his time as A&R for bands back in the day, being a resident DJ at the Groucho Club and how he was put in charge of fellow Scots The…
Jul 21, 2022 · 35:59
Robbie is on the podcast as we look back at his time on Soccer AM between 2000-2007, where he was responsible for booking and looking after bands, as well as some excellent…
Jul 13, 2022 · 38:56
Chad is on the podcast as we discuss his love for the UK indie scene whilst living in America, watching the Libertines last ever US show in Florida and how he made the pilgrimage…
Jun 23, 2022 · 45:21
Cole is on the podcast as we discuss his love for the Libertines & Babyshambles, his appearance in the 'Who The Fuck Is Pete Doherty' documentary, working with Tony Visconti and…
May 12, 2022 · 1:34:14
John is on the podcast as we take a look back at the early days of The Libertines, why he left before re-joining in the early 00's and why he never expected them to get back…
May 4, 2022 · 1:00:15
Live Music Professional Geoff is on the podcast as we look back at how he first started working with the likes of The Others & The Paddingtons back in the 00's and how he has…
Apr 8, 2022 · 1:39:01
In what feels like a landmark episode, Lasse of The Rakes is on the podcast as we look back at the years the band were active and answer plenty of your questions. Watch the…
Mar 23, 2022 · 57:55
Britain’s best journalist and all round pod man Sam Delaney is on the podcast as we take a look back at his time interviewing bands for the likes of the Guardian & NME in the…
Mar 10, 2022 · 1:12:25
Zachery is on the podcast as we look back at how the band went from starting their own club night in Acton, so they could play some gigs, to signing with Alan McGee and beyond.…
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