Scared To Dance Podcast

Scared To Dance Podcast
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Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast, a weekly show where host Paul Richards sits down for hour-long, in-depth conversations with musicians, writers and cultural figures about their musical passions past and present - from formative influences and the stories behind their best-known work, to songwriting, touring and what they're working on now. In season 1 he talks to guests including Belle and Sebastian, Sorry, The National, John Grant, Billie Marten, Manic Street Preachers, Pat Nevin, Warren Ellis, Sleaford Mods, Dry Cleaning, Gwenno and Elis James. In season 2 he talks to guests including Nation of Language, Jon Ronson, Mark Jenkin, Matilda Mann, The Tubs, Mary in the Junkyard, Julia Jacklin, The Cardigans, Lime Garden, Buck Meek and more.

  1. 5d ago

    Jon Ronson - Finding his way into writing, Frank Sidebottom and The Castle

    In episode 2, host Paul Richards talks to author and journalist Jon Ronson about his new book The Castle. They discuss DJing at Scared To Dance, growing up in Cardiff and finding his way into writing. They also cover how music helped shape his identity and outsider perspective growing up, his time playing in Frank Sidebottom's band and adapting his book The Men Who Stare at Goats for the big screen. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Jon Ronson's new book The Castle is out now. You can order it from www.jonronson.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Jon Ronson - Finding his way into writing, Frank Sidebottom and The Castle

  2. Aug 13

    Nation of Language - Dance Called Memory, depression and the influence of Kraftwerk

    Welcome to season 2 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 1, host Paul Richards talks to Ian Devaney and Aidan Noell from Nation of Language. They discuss their European tour, their latest album Dance Called Memory and the band's beginnings. They also cover writing through depression, embracing unpredictability in the studio, the influence of Kraftwerk and Brian Eno and what it means to be a band navigating social media and creative pressure in 2026. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Nation of Language are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.nationoflanguage.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Nation of Language - Dance Called Memory, depression and the influence of Kraftwerk

  3. Apr 9

    Best of Season 1 - Highlights with Elis James, Manic Street Preachers, The National and more

    In this bonus episode of the Scared To Dance Podcast we have put together a collection of our favourite moments from season 1. Host Paul Richards talks to Belle and Sebastian, Elis James, Sorry, Manic Street Preachers, The National, Warren Ellis, Billie Marten and Sleaford Mods. Season 2 will be launching in August 2026. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Best of Season 1 - Highlights with Elis James, Manic Street Preachers, The National and more

  4. Feb 12

    Elis James - Britpop, stand-up and the viral success of the Cymru Connection

    In episode 12, host Paul Richards talks to the comedian and broadcaster Elis James. They discuss choosing comedy over playing in a band, picking up a guitar and the accessible influence of Britpop, how streaming changed music’s role in personal identity, his deep connection to Welsh language and music culture and the viral success of the Cymru Connection. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Elis James is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.elisjames.co Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Elis James - Britpop, stand-up and the viral success of the Cymru Connection

  5. Feb 5

    Gwenno - The Pipettes, Jarvis Cocker and her album Utopia

    In episode 11, host Paul Richards talks to Gwenno. They discuss how Welsh and Cornish shaped her solo path, The Pipettes, life's survival instinct and music's stabilising role, inspirational Jarvis Cocker, Michael Flatley and her Las Vegas-era and her bold shift to the English language on her latest album Utopia. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Gwenno is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.gwenno.info Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Gwenno - The Pipettes, Jarvis Cocker and her album Utopia

  6. Jan 29

    Dry Cleaning - Secret Love, Cate Le Bon and grassroots music venues

    In episode 10, host Paul Richards talks to Lewis Maynard and Tom Dowse from Dry Cleaning. They discuss their new album Secret Love, Cate Le Bon's inventive approach to producing the record, working with interdisciplinary performance duo Bullyache, the band's early unexpected rise and the importance of grassroots music venues. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Dry Cleaning are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.drycleaningband.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Dry Cleaning - Secret Love, Cate Le Bon and grassroots music venues

  7. Jan 22

    Sleaford Mods - The Demise of Planet X, Abbey Road and Ben Wheatley

    In episode 9, host Paul Richards talks to Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. They discuss their new album The Demise of Planet X, collaborating with Life Without Buildings, recording at Abbey Road Studios, his friendship with the director Ben Wheatley plus working with Cillian Murphy and acting in Peaky Blinders and Game. Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Sleaford Mods are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sleafordmods.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Sleaford Mods - The Demise of Planet X, Abbey Road and Ben Wheatley

  8. Jan 15

    Warren Ellis - Ellis Park, Nina Simone's Gum and Nick Cave

    In episode 8, host Paul Richards talks to Warren Ellis. They discuss Ellis Park, the documentary film about the wildlife sanctuary co-founded by Warren plus the creative journey of Nina Simone's Gum, working with Nick Cave and navigating personal breakdowns, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.  Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing hello@scaredtodance.co.uk Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to https://www.nickcave.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodance For upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.uk Produced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

    Warren Ellis - Ellis Park, Nina Simone's Gum and Nick Cave
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Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast, a weekly show where host Paul Richards sits down for hour-long, in-depth conversations with musicians, writers and cultural figures about their musical passions past and present - from formative influences and the stories behind their best-known work, to songwriting, touring and what they're working on now. In season 1 he talks to guests including Belle and Sebastian, Sorry, The National, John Grant, Billie Marten, Manic Street Preachers, Pat Nevin, Warren Ellis, Sleaford Mods, Dry Cleaning, Gwenno and Elis James. In season 2 he talks to guests including Nation of Language, Jon Ronson, Mark Jenkin, Matilda Mann, The Tubs, Mary in the Junkyard, Julia Jacklin, The Cardigans, Lime Garden, Buck Meek and more.

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  • Creator
    Scared To Dance Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scared To Dance
  • Show Website
    Scared To Dance Podcast

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