Soul Food

Elliot Gaspar
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Soul Food is an interview-led music podcast hosted by Elliot Gaspar, diving into the stories, minds and musical journeys of artists, producers and creatives from across the soul, funk, jazz and alternative worlds. Each episode serves up relaxed, honest conversations — exploring influences, records that shaped them, creative process, life lessons and the realities of building a career in music today.

Episodes

  1. Aug 27

    Kelly Finnigan: Obsession, Tape and the Long Game

    Kelly Finnigan joins Elliot (Limbo Days) on Soul Food to mark fifteen years with Colemine Records — a partnership that began with a shared Ohio connection, a mutual obsession with soul records, and a raw Destroments track called "Freedom". Kelly talks about the new compilation B-Sides, Singles & Forgotten Gems, out 15 August on Colemine, and the thinking behind gathering scattered 45 flips and mixtape cuts into one place. He explains why label boss Terry Cole wants his artists to outgrow the label rather than the other way round, and reflects on entering the industry just as Napster pulled the floor out from under it — a decade of self-pressing records and selling them at shows before anything started to click. Elsewhere: Jimmy "Scratch" James and his underrated James Jamerson-inspired bass playing; why tape is a tool and not a magic trick; the meat-and-potatoes-to-tape, sweeteners-in-the-box workflow; how it's artists, not engineers, who push studios forward — from Geoff Emerick and the Beatles to Prince working through the night; and why, after all the gear talk, nobody actually cares how you recorded it if the song isn't good. Plus Kelly on Michael Kiwanuka, the Leon Bridges and Jungle team-up, and the one collaboration still on his list.

  2. Aug 7

    James Emmanuel: The Power Of Music and the Journey

    James Emmanuel sits down with Elliot Gaspar (Limbo Days) at Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival, to share insights on his story and purpose as a musician. The conversation delves into the power of music as a source of hope and inspiration, highlighting the journey of hope and resilience, the influences and inspiration behind the music, and the process of creating meaningful music that connects with people on a deep level. Takeaways Music as a source of hope and inspirationThe power of vulnerability in music Chapters 00:00 The Power of Music to Inspire02:10 The Journey of Hope and Resilience10:16 Influences and Inspiration17:03 Creating Meaningful Music

  3. Aug 5

    Kelly Finnigan - Artists Inspire Engineers to Innovate

    Kelly Finnigan on the role of artists in pushing engineers to think outside the boundaries and try new things. The dynamic between artists and engineers in the recording process. Takeaways Artists challenge engineers to push their boundariesEngineers focus on technical sound and capturing performance Chapters 00:00 The Artist-Engineer Dynamic

  4. Aug 4

    Kelly Finnigan: Music As Purpose

    Kelly Finnigan shares his passion for music and the impact it has on his life. He also discusses the importance of connecting with the audience and delivering what they want. Takeaways Passion for music as a driving forceAudience connection and engagement Chapters 00:00 The Power of Music00:26 Connecting with the Audience

  5. Jul 23

    “Music Should Be for Everyone” – James Emmanuel | Soul Food

    At Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2026, James Emmanuel reflects on creating music that welcomes everyone, regardless of background, identity or belief. An honest conversation about unity, humanity and the power of live music to bring people together. Full conversation coming soon. Tune into Soul Food every Sunday at 8pm on the Fab Radio International Website.

  6. Jun 24

    Taylor Williams: From Guitar Hero to Soul — Bedroom Recordings & Finding Your Sound

    Elliot sits down with North Carolina-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Williams for a candid Soul Food conversation about the winding road to finding your artistic identity. Taylor opens up about starting out as a shy guitarist hiding at the back of bands, getting hooked on classic rock through Guitar Hero, surviving a punk phase, and eventually pivoting to soul during the pandemic — a move his punk producer saw coming before he did. They dig into his lo-fi bedroom recording process with Colemine Records' Terry and Patchwork's Blake, what it was like playing the UK tour without a full band, and the importance of getting outside, surrounding yourself with driven people, and cutting the YouTube rabbit holes to stay creatively focused. Plus: the artists shaping his sound right now, why timeless songwriting is his north star, and a mutual appreciation for Mac DeMarco jazz chords and Curtis Mayfield grooves.

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Soul Food is an interview-led music podcast hosted by Elliot Gaspar, diving into the stories, minds and musical journeys of artists, producers and creatives from across the soul, funk, jazz and alternative worlds. Each episode serves up relaxed, honest conversations — exploring influences, records that shaped them, creative process, life lessons and the realities of building a career in music today.

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  • Creator
    Elliot Gaspar
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elliot Gaspar
  • Show Website
    Soul Food