The Internationalists Club

The Internationalists Club

The Internationalists Club is a global conversation about modernist culture, music, cinema, style, and ideas. Hosts from three continents meet every two weeks to explore the records, films, books, and movements that shaped modern culture and still influence how we live, dress, listen, and think today. Expect sharp discussion, deep knowledge, unexpected connections, and the occasional disagreement, all in the spirit of curiosity and international perspective.

Episodes

  1. Jul 29

    Vespas, Villains and Radio Before Algorithms

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward return with another international sweep through style, music, film and modernist life. This episode begins with genuine heartbreak as Marty’s newly restored 1964 Vespa disappears from outside his home, prompting tales of stolen scooters, terrifying motorway journeys and the unexpected strength of the international mod community. The chaps also debate whether cricket, boxing and ten-pin bowling qualify as modernist sports before heading to the cinema to discuss the films that best capture the character of a city. From Bullitt’s San Francisco and Roman Holiday’s Rome to The French Connection’s New York, Breathless in Paris and the many cinematic faces of London, they explore how films turn streets, architecture and atmosphere into characters of their own. In The Master Debaters, the subject is notorious music manager Allen Klein. Was he a brilliant negotiator who rescued artists from exploitation, or simply another operator who replaced one form of control with another? There is also a discussion about dressing smartly to think smartly, new music from The 44s, The Bellboys, The 745s and Moisés dos Santos, plus a defence of human-curated radio in an age increasingly dominated by playlists and algorithms. Add scooter insurance, mod fiction, Steve McQueen style, Montreal bagels and the usual amount of disagreement, and it is another packed meeting of The Internationalists Club. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward.

    Vespas, Villains and Radio Before Algorithms

  2. Jul 2

    Loafers, Football and the Three-Day Summer

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward return for another trip through music, style, film and cultural confusion. This episode takes in the strange relationship between mods and football, the return of 80s casual wear, fashion bluffing, donkey jackets, sheepskins and the fine line between retro and naff. Tim reports back from Antigua, Marty battles Canadian snow after getting his scooter back, and Lord Ward talks Brisbane gigs, Britpop nights and the next evolution of Blow Up. There is also talk of Carry On films, childhood nostalgia, conkers, British Bulldog, March of the Mods, DJ etiquette, musical snobbery, stylish everyday objects, watches, umbrellas, fountain pens and the eternal question of whether old things are always better. Plus music recommendations, win, lose or draw, and a final rant about film remakes that probably should never have happened. Follow @theinternationalistsclub for updates and new episodes. Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward.

    Loafers, Football and the Three-Day Summer

  3. May 29

    Blighty, Blown Budgets and Bad Decisions

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward return for another round of style, music, film and cultural detours. This episode follows Mod Marty’s first trip to Blighty, from delayed flights and Bar Italia to Ronnie Scott’s, Soho record shops, Carnaby Street, John Simons, Margate and the full English breakfast. The trio reflect on London’s energy, tourist traps, record buying, English seaside culture and the strange things visitors notice first. There is also talk of Brisbane’s final night at Can You Keep a Secret?, artist clothing collaborations, The Ipcress File, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Guy Ritchie, scooters, Royal Alloy, electric conversions and what it means to be a mod now. Plus, the hosts debate modernist fashion mistakes, parkas, Crombies, hats, Macs and why style still comes down to attitude. Follow @theinternationalistsclub for updates and new episodes. Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward.

    Blighty, Blown Budgets and Bad Decisions

  4. Apr 29

    Wardrobe Space, Vinyl Snobbery and the Modernist Life

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward return for another round of music, style, film and friendly disagreement. This episode starts with a modernist crisis of wardrobe space, then moves through Fred Perry collections, desert boots, scooter life, and the British seaside. The trio ask what a mod should own, whether attitude matters more than clothing, and why looking sharp still counts. There is also talk of Margate, Brighton, vinyl snobbery, radio shows, live DJ culture, new music recommendations, and the pleasure of finding your own perfect café, scooter and sea view. Plus, wins of the week include Carolyn Crawford listening to Soulside, Marty’s Syndicate of Soul video release, and Lord Ward’s latest live music adventures in Brisbane. Follow @theinternationalistsclub for updates and new episodes. Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and Lord Ward.

    Wardrobe Space, Vinyl Snobbery and the Modernist Life

  5. Mar 23

    Quicksand, Sharp Suits and Strong Opinions

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and the Lord Ward are back with another sharp, funny and gloriously sidetracked conversation on music, style and modern life. This time the trio roam from a magical ska and two-tone night in Brisbane to scooters in spring, the lingering fear of skinheads (plus quicksand and sharks) and the odd truths British youth culture leaves in your bones. Along the way there is talk of French New Wave cinema, Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, and why some films feel deeply mod without ever trying to be. The discussion then turns to clothes, confidence and the old question of whether dressing well can actually change how you feel. There is plenty of music in the mix too, with recommendations including Sault, Al Green, the Molotovs, Syndicate of Soul, and Toots and the Maytals. Add in win, lose or draw, a few near philosophical moments, and the usual international back and forth, and you have another episode that proves The Internationalists Club works best when it veers slightly off course. Follow @theinternationalistsclub for updates, clips and new episodes. Please like, subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the show. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and the Lord Ward.

  6. Mar 9

    Modernism Under Difficult Circumstances

    Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and the Lord Ward take a global tour through music, style and modern life from three corners of the world. The conversation begins with the vinyl reissue of Café Bleu by The Style Council and moves into a discussion about the difficult question of separating art from the views and behaviour of artists. Along the way the trio reflect on figures such as Brigitte Bardot, debate cultural context and personal ethics, and explore where music, film and public life intersect. Style remains central to the discussion, with talk of cravats, suits and dressing well, alongside comparisons between winter in Canada, summer in Australia and life on the Kent coast. The episode also features music recommendations, from Hammond driven sounds to new mod influenced bands and fresh soul releases. Follow The Internationalists Club on Instagram @theinternationalistsclub for updates and new episodes. If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe, share and leave a review. Hosted by Tim ‘T-Spurs’, Mod Marty and the Lord Ward.

  • 6 Episodes

About

The Internationalists Club is a global conversation about modernist culture, music, cinema, style, and ideas. Hosts from three continents meet every two weeks to explore the records, films, books, and movements that shaped modern culture and still influence how we live, dress, listen, and think today. Expect sharp discussion, deep knowledge, unexpected connections, and the occasional disagreement, all in the spirit of curiosity and international perspective.

Information

  • Creator
    The Internationalists Club
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Internationalists Club
  • Show Website
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