9-42

Jason Hunt
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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show, the UK's biggest annual guitar event. I'm Jason, and when I am not co-hosting this podcast I am trying to organise the next Guitar Show. The other co-host is Ant, we've known each other for years and he's the fella that pressured me in to doing this. Each episode we will endeavour to bring you the stories behind the gear, to talk to the artists, the influencers and the manufacturers that keep us playing and loving the guitar.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    9-42 meets Nick Beggs

    The one where Ant just happened to be in the same spot as Bassist Nick Beggs. In so many ways Nick is an enigma. Even if it were possible to pin him down to a simple description or single genre, just the very act of trying would be to rob him of his quintessential essence. After all he is the link between Kajagoogoo and Steve Hackett, Howard Jones and Fish, and so many others. He is a maverick and an innovator, wrapped in a blanket of infectious energy and endearing lunacy and we wouldn't want him any other way. Hopefully be the end of this episode you will feel the same. It's not a normal 9-42 episode, but it's one we are proud to be able to share, and a great way to kick-off this fourth season. For context it was recorded back at the beginning of March P.S Since we recorded this Nick and his wife have launched a podcast of their own called North & South Nick Website 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    53 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    9-42 meets Ben Crowe of Crimson Guitars

    The one where we chat with a man about his axe(s). We have talked to some truly impressive folks whilst making 9-42, and Ben Crowe is up there with the most truly impressive of the bunch. It's not just what he has done with Crimson Guitars (though that is very impressive) but the focus and dedication he brings to everything he touches. His character, and more importantly his awareness of his own strengths and weaknesses, is the key to unlocking the myriad of projects he has brought success to. For context we recorded this episode back in January, and it was the first session we did for this new season. Crimson Guitars Webpage Crimson Guitar YouTube 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    56 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    9-42 meets Daisy Pepper

    The one where we chat to Daisy Pepper about her career path, nursery rhymes, and her first experience of The Guitar Show. Listening back to this conversation, the bit that really resonates hasn’t got anything to do with Daisy’s musical journey, or indeed her pedigree. Just a quick glance at her website or her socials is enough to get the sense of just what she has achieved in a relatively short space of time, but that isn't the whole story. There is something about her mindset, which in turn influences the way she treats every part of her day job, that is in equal part impressive, and refreshing. For context this conversation was recorded back in the first few days of May. Daisy Website

    49 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    9-42 meets Balaguer Guitars

    The one where we try and work out how to pronounce Joe Balaguer's name. Th great thing about a lot of the folks we speak to on 9-42 is that a lot of the stories are similar, whilst all being totally unique. It's not the first time we have spoken to a passionate person that has found his or her calling in luthiery and started a guitar brand, but every time we do the little points of difference are the ones that really resonate. 2025 is the ten anniversary year for Balaguer guitars, so it was a great time to reflect as well as talk to Joe about what the future holds. For context this episode was recorded earlier in the year, at a point where there was a lot of uncertainity around the imposition of US tariffs....as you will hear. Balaguer Guitars Website 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    51 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    9-42 meets Wayne Hussey

    The one where we talk about shirts and socks with Wayne Hussey. For many people, Wayne Hussey is part of Goth Royalty. In fact, if you did a rundown of the most influential Goth acts, he would probably get into the list twice, once with the Sisters of Mercy and then a second time with The Mission. But as we found out when we passed a very enjoyable hour in his company, this would be to pigeon-hole a musician with a fascinating history and a rich network of contemporaries and influences. And that is before you try and make sense of why a lad from Bristol should become such a big Liverpool FC fan. 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    1h 1m

  6. EPISODE 6

    9-42 meets Luke Hobbs of Guitar Auctions

    The one where we found out the difference between auctioning guitars over cattle. If you believe that some things in life are just meant to be, then Luke Hobbs is a near-perfect embodiment of that belief. The fact that he ended up at an auction house as an escape from Tesco is one thing, but that it would turn into the thing he was born to do is another thing altogether. This is a lovely story that talks to a whole other side of the guitar business, as well as famous names and collections that have been lovingly (and painstakingly) assembled over the years. For the record we didn't manage to get to the auction in September, but we have put a placeholder in the diary for one of the ones in early December. Guitar Auctions Website Guitar Auctions YouTube 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    53 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    9-42 meets Dennis Stratton

    The one where Jason caught up with a legend of the Maiden story. Dennis Stratton is best known for his work on the first Iron Maiden album, and the influence he had on what would become the sound dynamos with the Band. He contributed to much of the material that would form the first two albums, as well as touring extensively with them around that time. But that is only the beginning to a story that would ping Dennis around the globe, and pair him with some pretty legendary musicians. 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon Sign up for the Grace Notes Newsletter

    56 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    9-42 meets Connor Selby

    The one where we embarrass Connor, by waxing lyrical about his new record (it really is very good). We met up with Connor back in September, and quickly got onto the subject his most recent release The Truth Comes Out Eventually. It's a fantastic record, and (as you would expect) we had questions about how it had come about. Cue, one jaw-dropping answer, and then almost an entire episode on how what had just happened, had actually been possible. Aside from being an outstanding guitarist, Connor has a self-assuredness which is in equal part hugely impressive and naturally understated. It's a fascinating insight into the work of an accomplished artist. Connor Website 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    46 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    9-42 meets Paul Quinn

    The one where we get to meet an axe-wielding Heavy Metal legend. If you are a follower of rock music, and you are also of a certain age, then you will be no doubt aware of the term New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (a phrase that was often referred to by the somewhat predictable but nevertheless jaunty acronym of NWOBHM). Anyway, it was a late seventies, early eighties phenomena and it was coined due to the combined impact of a group of UK bands that included Def Leppard's, Motorhead and the mighty Saxon. Paul Quinn along with vocalist Biff Byford was part of the original Saxon line-up that came together in Barnsley, and went on to literally rock all over the world. We managed to grab Paul for a chat, and get the lowdown on what life was really like, including how Saxon were instrumental in bringing Spinal Tap to the screen. 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    36 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    9-42 meets Ace

    The one where we asked Ace a single question, and just let him go. Listening back to this episode it's kind of hard to describe exactly the theme of it, because it covers so much ground and covers so many topics. Of course it's nothing less than you would expect from a guitarist who has been part of a stadium-filling, platinum-selling, band like Skunk Anansie. He is a force of nature, and that's exactly how you want him to be. What we did learn was how the music business is wired into his DNA, and not just the obvious stuff, but his knowledge of both the zeitgeist and the dark dusty corners. He takes us through his links to Music Education, and how he helps Students really understand how the industry works, as well as his Radio Show, his solo projects and his writing. Strap yourself in, because it's a doozy. Ace Website Ace Instagram 9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

    1h 4m
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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show, the UK's biggest annual guitar event. I'm Jason, and when I am not co-hosting this podcast I am trying to organise the next Guitar Show. The other co-host is Ant, we've known each other for years and he's the fella that pressured me in to doing this. Each episode we will endeavour to bring you the stories behind the gear, to talk to the artists, the influencers and the manufacturers that keep us playing and loving the guitar.

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  • Creator
    Jason Hunt
  • Episodes
    95
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Jason Hunt
  • Show Website
    9-42

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