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11 Jun

Special Guest - Embrace - Richard McNamara

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with Richard McNamara, guitarist and songwriter from the legendary UK band Embrace. From anthemic classics like All You Good Good People, Come Back to What You Know, and Nature’s Law, Embrace have spent decades crafting emotional, soaring indie rock that has connected with fans across generations. Richard reflects on the band’s incredible journey—from the Britpop explosion through to their enduring success as one of Britain’s most beloved alternative bands. 🎸 In this episode, we cover: ✅ The rise of Embrace and their place in UK indie history ✅ Richard’s songwriting influences and creative process ✅ Stories from touring, recording, and navigating the music industry ✅ What’s next for Richard and Embrace 👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more incredible conversations with iconic musicians! 💥 Support the Podcast: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen 🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack 🔔 Stay Connected: 🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com 🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Jun

Special Guest - Quireboys (Spike)

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the legendary Spike, frontman and founding member of The Quireboys. Known for their timeless blend of rock ’n’ roll, blues, and heartfelt storytelling, The Quireboys became one of the most beloved bands of the late ’80s and early ’90s, delivering classics like Hey You, 7 O’Clock, and I Don’t Love You Anymore. With his unmistakable voice and larger-than-life personality, Spike has spent decades touring the world and living the rock ’n’ roll dream. 🎤 In this episode, we cover: ✅ The rise of The Quireboys and the stories behind their classic songs ✅ Life on the road during the golden age of rock ’n’ roll ✅ Spike’s influences, songwriting, and remarkable career journey ✅ What’s next for Spike and his latest musical projects 👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more incredible conversations with legendary musicians! 💥 Support the Podcast: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen 🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack 🔔 Stay Connected: 🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com 🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod 📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast #OffTheBeatAndTrack #Spike #TheQuireboys #RockNRoll #ClassicRock #BluesRock #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #UKRock #SubscribeNow Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/10/2025

Special Guest - Supergrass

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with Danny Goffey, drummer and songwriter from the iconic Britpop band Supergrass. With unforgettable hits like Alright, Caught by the Fuzz, and Pumping on Your Stereo, Supergrass defined a generation with their infectious energy and timeless anthems. Danny reflects on the band’s meteoric rise, their place in the Britpop explosion, and his own journey as a musician, including his solo projects. 🥁 In this episode, we cover: ✅ The rise of Supergrass and their impact on the Britpop era ✅ Danny’s influences and approach to drumming and songwriting ✅ Life on the road and behind the scenes of a legendary band ✅ What’s next for Danny, including new projects and solo work 👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more legendary conversations with some of the biggest names in music! 💥 Support the Podcast: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen 🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack 🔔 Stay Connected: 🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com 🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod 📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast #OffTheBeatAndTrack #DannyGoffey #Supergrass #Britpop #90sMusic #DrummerLife #UKRock #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNow Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Jun

Live Show - Songs you loved but never want to hear again

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 25th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about songs they once loved but can no longer listen too. This is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/12/2023

Microdosing Mushrooms

Well hello! I do hope you are good and Happy Christmas Eve! This week I was joined by the lovely Naomi who told me all about microdosing mushrooms and the benefits pre and post pregnancy, and the joys of home schooling. I'll post some links to more information below, and please get in touch with her if you have any questions. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and wish you all the best for 2024. May it be a healthy, happy and peace filled year for the world. Many thanks to my lovely sponsor's Proudess and Golding Acountancy. Big love to you all and stay safe & sane xxx www.instagram.com/the_psychedelic_doula/ https://www.par.global https://microdosinginstitute.com Mushrooms & Motherhood Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWK0FCuu0GfIrGYzWJkUzZHAhTVQDb_yn25qTiyBW73vC0Vw/viewform?fbclid=PAAaYR5TRnkmSmFzaGEgVpsC_L7Tp8cAy-b1L8o33_ZM7wFWNBTLueSS_f2ZU_aem_AVxZQQUKLDSWp-NtmvAZeEqx7oqqDh90Rg6V_q3609nkQD_CL0qlee_euQm5-vbSf28 Mum and Mummer Instagram Mum and Mummer Facebook Mum and Mummer Twitter Mum and Mummer YouTube Mum and Mummer Email The Epic Mum Chat Golding Accountancy Proudesss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/02/2020

February Q&A

This week's episode is the monthly Q&A Have any questions for future episodes? Send them over via Twitter @mrichardshost Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tuesdaynightjaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/02/2024

Mindset & Manifestation

Hello you lovely lot! I do hope you are well and happy. This episode the lovely Maria joined me to talk about her work as a coach in manifesting and positive mindset. I do hope you enjoy it and if you have a questions for her you can message her on the links below! Big love to you all, and thank you to my sponsors Proudess & Golding Accountancy. Stay safe & sane xx https://www.instagram.com/mariatherese_manifestation/ Mum and Mummer Instagram Mum and Mummer Facebook Mum and Mummer Twitter Mum and Mummer YouTube Mum and Mummer Email Golding Accountancy Proudesss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/07/2017

Episode #18 (Part Two) - Edd Kiggins - Top 5 Drinks and Top 5 Worst Customers

This week the boys were joined by fellow promoter and now restaurant manager Edd. The lads met Edd when he invited them to the Blues Kitchen, Shoreditch, about a year ago and they have been mates since. Edd's work life has meant that he gets to see the best and worst of people on nights out, so you know you're going to get some interesting stories during this chat. Oh, and we all like a little drinky so discussing the merits of ALL the beverages wasn't a chore either! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/01/2020

Say Why To Drugs - The Book!

Happy book-day to me! Happy book-day to me! Happy birthday to Say Why To Drugs the booook, Happy book-day to me! Luckily for you I decided against singing that in the intro to this episode, but I'm VERY excited to say that today is the day that Say Why to Drugs the book launches in the UK, and online. It's taken me the last 2 years to write, and so it's such a weird and lovely feeling for it to be finally available for you to read. Or to listen to! I've recorded the audiobook, which is also released today, and the lovely people at Hodder and Stoughton have said I can share a few excerpts with you all! So we have an amazing Foreword written by none other than Scroobius PIp - he goes in to detail about how the podcast came to be, how he and I ended up working together on it, and generally being very lovely and flattering and supportive, thanks Pip. The book also has a load of mini chapters about various concepts surrounding drugs and their use - the next excerpt is one of these, about comedowns. And finally the myths and misconceptions from the 'caffeine' chapter. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to buy the book, it's available from a variety of places. Here are some links: Hardback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229 or https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781473686229?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_L_l6aCY5wIVx7TtCh0yvwv6EAQYAiABEgIy8vD_BwE or https://www.waterstones.com/book/say-why-to-drugs/suzi-gage//9781473686229?awaid=3787&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgPqK9qCY5wIVQ7DtCh2YBgQBEAkYAiABEgKP7vD_BwE&awc=3787_1579732178_601424271edcbb00ab5febda79552abb Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/B07YSR2TTT/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About-ebook/dp/B07BWP4FBQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/03/2018

Ep56,pt1 - James Walsh - Top 5 Shane Meadows Films

Why has it taken nearly 60 episodes for a guest to suggest this monster of a Top 5!?! Who knows, but thankfully James Walsh, Starsailor frontman and song writer finally took up the herculean task of trying to pick his favorite Shane Meadows films. This episode is an absolute treat, not only do you get to hear three Meadows fans discuss one of the greatest UK directors of all time but you get to have an earnest chat with one of the most down to earth and nice chaps to grace our podcast. Oh, and we get to hear some cracking stories from James, such as his time working with music producing legend Phil Spector and his beef with Liam Gallagher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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