29 episodes

Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.

New episodes released every Sunday feature Ed in conversation with homegrown and international musicians, writers, artists and creatives about the three records that have defined their lives. This isn’t yet another podcast highlighting the coolest, edgiest or most rarefied records people have in their collection – it’s not even just for people “in the know”. This is a podcast for everyone, where we celebrate the personal relationship people have with the music they listen to.

You'll hear some unexpected musical choices, featuring forgotten favourites from across the musical spectrum from rock, to house, to pop alongside fascinating personal histories from our guests.

Whether it’s an album that soundtracked their first breakup, a song they danced to at a wedding or a cassette they wore down while learning to drive – Ed warmly and humorously guides his guests through their musical memories.

Created and executive produced by Dee Reddy for GoLoud, the show is proudly supported by TheRecordHub.com

Recorded History GoLoud

    • Music
    • 4.2 • 14 Ratings

Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.

New episodes released every Sunday feature Ed in conversation with homegrown and international musicians, writers, artists and creatives about the three records that have defined their lives. This isn’t yet another podcast highlighting the coolest, edgiest or most rarefied records people have in their collection – it’s not even just for people “in the know”. This is a podcast for everyone, where we celebrate the personal relationship people have with the music they listen to.

You'll hear some unexpected musical choices, featuring forgotten favourites from across the musical spectrum from rock, to house, to pop alongside fascinating personal histories from our guests.

Whether it’s an album that soundtracked their first breakup, a song they danced to at a wedding or a cassette they wore down while learning to drive – Ed warmly and humorously guides his guests through their musical memories.

Created and executive produced by Dee Reddy for GoLoud, the show is proudly supported by TheRecordHub.com

    Camille O'Sullivan - The Architect Of Song

    Camille O'Sullivan - The Architect Of Song

    Camille O'Sullivans life offstage has been as fascinating and captivating as she is on it. Her father, a dashing racing car driver, falling in love with her French mother in Monaco. The family moving to rural Cork and her exposure to music through her sister's bedroom wall, a near fatal car accident, a potential career as an architect and of course her incredible career as one of our most beloved performers and interpreters of songs by some of the greatest of them all. Her story is an incredible one as is her passion for the music that has shaped it. Enjoy!
    Camille's Albums:
    David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call
    Bob Dylan - Blood On the Tracks
    If Camille inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 57 min
    The Recorded History Of Garech Browne and Claddagh Records

    The Recorded History Of Garech Browne and Claddagh Records

    On 29th September, Claddagh Records will publish Real to Reel: Garech Browne & Claddagh Records by James Morrissey – a new large-format hardback book together with a vinyl box set celebrating the life of Guinness heir Garech Browne and his quest to preserve Ireland’s musical and spoken-word heritage with Claddagh Records. 
    James joined Ed to discuss the book, the remarkeable character that was his dear friend Garech, his legacy and the birth of the legendary label. It's an inspiring, hilarious and often moving story and it's one that James tells beautifully. Enjoy!
    If James inspires you to go and buy anything from the Claddagh Records back catalogue (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 53 min
    Maykay - Apes, Japes and Other Voices

    Maykay - Apes, Japes and Other Voices

    With her powerful voice and equally incredible band, Fight Like Aoes, Maykay belted onto the scene in the early noughties and absolutely lit up the Irish music scene. After 3 albums the band went their separate ways but her journey sontinued with the likes of the isonic Le Galaxie and collaborations with the likes of Elaine Mai. As much a force for good in front of the camera as she is behind the mic, she has helmed coverage for Other Voices for 8nyears and has recently travelled to Palestine to help those that need it to find their own powerful voice. With the announcement of another FLA gig next year, she dropped into Recored History to share her story and 3 supreme record picks. Enjoy!

    If Maykay inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 57 min
    Maser - The Art Of Noise

    Maser - The Art Of Noise

    Al Hester, aka Maser is one of Ireland's most respected and influential visual artists with a reputation that has gained worldwide recognition. From his beginning as a young teen with just a bag of spraycans on his back and a gang of pals, Dublin was and still is his canvas and his first love. In this week's episide he tells his story through four very different albums and he paints quite a picture with them. Enjoy!

    If Al inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 43 min
    Mundy - The Bard Of Birr

    Mundy - The Bard Of Birr

    Mundy is nothing short of a legend of the Irish music scene and one of our most beloved and prolific singer songwriters for nearly 30 years. His career has known some incredible highs since he picked up a guitar in his father's pub in Birr. From featuring on one of the most iconic soundtracks of all time, to sharing a stage with the likes of Neil Young, The Manic Street Preachers and Shane McGowan and of course accidentally creating Ireland's unofficial summer national anthem. He's seen and done it all and he tells his amazing story through three equally incredible albums. Enjoy!

    If Mundy inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 55 min
    Ciara Kelly - Steve McQueen, Neil Diamond and why she'll never 'Shut up!'

    Ciara Kelly - Steve McQueen, Neil Diamond and why she'll never 'Shut up!'

    Ciara Kelly is a restless soul. It's fair to say she's made some big decisions that has taken her life from potentially treading the boards, heading the boardroom, holding court, a GP's practice and now an awarding winning career as a broadcaster and journalist. If she hasn't done it all she's certainly seriously contemplated it and all the way through these twists and about turns she has picked up a serious love and appreciation for music which we hear all about in this week's episode. Enjoy!

    If Ciara inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.

    They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Jules36817 ,

Really enjoyable podcast

Really love this podcast but maybe it would benefit a little by playing part of the music being discussed

Jordan F1 ,

No music

Good interviews but really let down by playing no music from the albums being discussed

Top Podcasts In Music

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
BBC Sounds
The Story of Classical
Apple Music
Deep Hidden Meaning Radio with Nile Rodgers
Apple Music
The Album Years
Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
I Miss... Radio
Apple Music

You Might Also Like

Cry Power Podcast with Hozier and Global Citizen
Hozier
Zach Sang Show
Sangasong, LLC
You're Dead to Me
BBC Radio 4
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Stick to Football
The Overlap