10 episodes

Welcome to Hellish, the only podcast that comes to you from Hell's waiting room.
In each episode, Hell's receptionist Daniel Whelan and Satan's tea boy Alex Gale interrogate a newly damned soul, asking them for the five songs they will meet in Hell: the music that we will use to torment them for all eternity. The condemned take us through songs they are embarrassed to have once liked; songs they can't stand that are otherwise universally adored; songs that remind them of bad times; songs they hate by artists they love; and songs that once stuck in their heads, they can never get out.
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Hellish Daniel Whelan & Alex Gale

    • Comedy
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Welcome to Hellish, the only podcast that comes to you from Hell's waiting room.
In each episode, Hell's receptionist Daniel Whelan and Satan's tea boy Alex Gale interrogate a newly damned soul, asking them for the five songs they will meet in Hell: the music that we will use to torment them for all eternity. The condemned take us through songs they are embarrassed to have once liked; songs they can't stand that are otherwise universally adored; songs that remind them of bad times; songs they hate by artists they love; and songs that once stuck in their heads, they can never get out.
Get bonus content on Patreon
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    Kellie Shirley, actor & writer

    Kellie Shirley, actor & writer

    Welcome to Hellish, where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode nine! We're welcoming actor and writer KELLIE SHIRLEY to Hell, to get the five tracks that will torment her for all eternity. Kellie is familiar to millions as Carly Wicks in British soap Eastenders, Kirsty in Idris Elba's In the Long Run, and currently Sophia in Casualty. In this episode, we talk about being immune to a certain boyband, what happens if you accidentally scoop yourself on an exclusive you've sold to OK! Magazine, and how narrative storytelling is literally going down the toilet.
    Kellie has a new podcast drama out, which benefits the Children's Society. ROAR is available on whatever platform you are reading this message on. Go get it!
    This week, Hellish is joining Kellie in supporting the Children's Society. We're giving you the chance to get the extended patreon version of the episode for $3 (two quid something in UK money). Every single penny we take will go to the Children's Society (we'll be covering the cost of Patreon's fees to make sure your money goes to the charity). You can buy the extended version of the episode at www.patreon.com/hellishpod/shop
    Kellie's Infernal Playlist is (mostly) here on Spotify
    The Ultimate Infernal Playlist, featuring all our guests' choices is here on Spotify
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Kat Ellis, author

    Kat Ellis, author

    Welcome to Hellish, where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode eight belongs to thriller writer KAT ELLIS. Kat is the author of five young adult novels, with a sixth on the way. In this episode, we talk about being published for ten years, the art of the throat punch, and a song that definitely wants you to hate it from the first second.
    You can find out more about Kat at her website.
    Kat's Infernal Playlist is here on Spotify
    The Ultimate Infernal Playlist, featuring all our guests' choices is here on Spotify
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
    Get bonus content on Patreon
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    • 50 min
    Erin Lloyd Jones, archaeologist & presenter

    Erin Lloyd Jones, archaeologist & presenter

    Welcome to Hellish, where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode seven is archaeologist and TV presenter ERIN LLOYD JONES. Erin is well known to TV viewers in the UK, appearing on documentaries for Sky and Discovery, as well being a regular presenter on cosy Welsh rambling show Weatherman Walking. In this episode, we talk about Princess Diana's death, the later career of Terrorvision's lead singer, and what would happen if Erin found a dinosaur skeleton in a Welsh hill fort.
    You can find out more Erin over at idigarchaeology.co.uk. Her YouTube channel is here.
    Erin's Infernal Playlist is here on Spotify
    The Ultimate Infernal Playlist, featuring all our guests' choices is here on Spotify
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
    Get bonus content on Patreon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 57 min
    Iain Cook, musician (CHVRCHES and Protection)

    Iain Cook, musician (CHVRCHES and Protection)

    Welcome to Hellish, where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode six brings us to musician and composer IAIN COOK. Iain is one third of the band CHVRCHES and one half of new project Protection. We talk the Beano universe, what exactly the rules are when it comes to a song universally adored that you cannot stand, whether or not CHVRCHES ever ride around on BMX bikes with their names on their t-shirts, and the worst job Iain has ever done. We also reveal three more of Alex's Coldplay Connections in what we hope will not become a regular feature.
    Listen to Iain's music on Spotify: CHVRCHES and Protection ('Still Love You' is a BANGER)
    Iain's Infernal Playlist is here on Spotify
    The Ultimate Infernal Playlist, featuring all our guests' choices is here on Spotify
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
    Get bonus content on Patreon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    James Kemp, acting coach & director

    James Kemp, acting coach & director

    Welcome to Hellish, where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode five is the turn of Acting Coach, Teacher, and Director JAMES KEMP. James has taught at least one actor you think is awesome, including Tom Hardy, Emilia Clarke, and former damned soul Stephen Wight. As a coach, his clients include Dune star Rebecca Ferguson and Scroobius Pip of Distraction Pieces fame. James also co-runs acting studio/production company Effort Productions. We talk what will happen if England win the World Cup, exactly what Movement Psychology is, Michael Fassbender's frown, and the worst job James has ever done.
    You can check out Effort Productions here.
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
    Get bonus content on Patreon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 58 min
    Glyn Edwards, poet

    Glyn Edwards, poet

    Welcome to Hellish, the show where we ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell.
    Episode four, and we welcome our first poet since Dante, GLYN EDWARDS. Glyn is the author of two poetry collections, Vertebrae, and In Orbit. We talk teaching, getting mis-named, lyrics vs poems, and of course the worst job Glyn has ever done.
    Head to patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department!
    If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at ko-fi.com/hellishpod
    You can find us/beg for absolution on social media...
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast
    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com
    Twitter (neverly known as X): www.twitter.com/hellishpod
    TikTok (doubt we'll ever use this, but you never know): www.tiktok.com/hellishpod
    Get bonus content on Patreon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 54 min

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