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Desert Isolation Discs Podcast

Desert Isolation Discs aims to capture the essence of the people we interview through their music choices in a cheekily familiar format. We talk to creative types and music lovers about what eight songs they couldn't live without if stranded in a desert. The show is hosted by London-based journalist and ShadowPlay fanzine editor Alex Lawson. Tweet him @MrAlexLawson and more on the show at http://desertisolationdiscs.blogspot.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Podcaster Luke Moore (The Football Ramble)

    19/09/2018

    Podcaster Luke Moore (The Football Ramble)

    Luke Moore of the acclaimed Football Ramble podcast tells us the eight songs he couldn’t live without. In a fusion of two pods - world football and music show Rabonas & Rhythms and cheeky parody pod Desert Isolation Discs - we talk music, football and #travel with one of podcasting’s biggest talents. Luke is quizzed on boybands, Portsmouth, podcast projects and even gives some Moorstradamus predictions. (Oh and Rabonas series three is coming soon.)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  2. Author and lecturer: Toby Litt

    18/10/2016

    Author and lecturer: Toby Litt

    Toby Litt is a writer of impressive breadth and daring. Over two decades as a published author Litt has spanned crime, romance and the down right weird in his novels and short stories. Famed for naming his novels in order, from A to Z, his writing is anything but predictable. As well as his acclaimed works, Litt is a university lecturer in creative writing at Birbeck in London, has written comics, songs and even worked on an opera. I first interviewed him ten years back in Sheffield, and it's a pleasure to renew our acquaintance with an intimate meeting among the books in his Birbeck office. As well as revealing the tracks he couldn't live without (it's a great mix!), Litt reveals how he narrowly escaped a baseball-bat beating as a teen, the influence of living above an antique shop and the secret to creative writing*. For more info: visit http://desertisolationdiscs.blogspot.co.uk/ or tweet me @alexshadowplay *Not guaranteed to get you published! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  3. Musician and frontman: MJ Hibbett

    26/06/2016

    Musician and frontman: MJ Hibbett

    Mark "MJ" Hibbett is one of the most unique, funny and intelligent figures on the British indie pop scene. The man knows how to write a tune and, what's more, get a crowd going. He's been making music since forming his first band on the way home from a school art trip in 1981 and, along with his troupe the Validators, has been gigging for years. His list of accolades include releasing the first ever internet single and getting loads of recognition from the likes of the BBC and Rolling Stone.He's got a great new album out, Still Valid, and here we chat about that, gigging, footy, his ambitions to become a doctor (oh yes) and how he turns a room when people don't like him into a room who love him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. Comedian and musician: Nick Helm

    31/03/2016

    Comedian and musician: Nick Helm

    Nick Helm is a man so rock'n'roll the discipline is not even big enough for him. A fine musician - in fact his latest album, Nick Helm is Fucking Amazing is out this month - he's also made his name as a comedian and actor, providing heavy entertainment to the masses. His star has shone brightest in hit comedy Uncle, in which he plays a layabout musician trying to make it big and he discusses how nerves could've killed the whole show off. Ahead of his All Killer Some Filler live show at the Kentish Town Forum in London, I quizzed him on the music he couldn't live without. A massive film buff, Nick tells of his love of Kevin Costner and what his most dubious video shop rental was as we meet at the Pleasance Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. Pianist and Ninja Tune champion: James Heather

    17/01/2016

    Pianist and Ninja Tune champion: James Heather

    Whether it's tinkling the ivories or tapping the keyboard, James Heather is a master in his endeavours. By day, he promotes some of Britain's most innovative artists as head of communications at record label Ninja Tune. By night he works on his own fantastic compositions. It's a pleasure to turn the spotlight around on the man who has spent the last 14 years bigging up the likes of Bonobo, Cinematic Orchestra, Kate Tempest, Wiley and Young Fathers to talk about his own life. We discuss the secret to promotion, the joys of touring, his football fever, being posted on lookout for the threat of Somali pirates and overcoming a life threatening accident. We also pontificate over his own music - originally inspired by listening to Beethoven under the bed covers. It can be found here https://soundcloud.com/james_heather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  6. Pop pioneer and radio queen: Ruth Barnes

    14/12/2015

    Pop pioneer and radio queen: Ruth Barnes

    Broadcaster Ruth Barnes is a certified selector. After a career spent largely in music radio – she knows how to pick a tracklist. With an all-female playlist on her Amazing Radio show The Other Woman and through work with everyone from BBC 6Music to Resonance FM, Ruth has adeptly curated choice cuts for years.She’s achieved an absolute shedload – working as a continuity announcer for BBC One and Two, voicing long reads for the Guardian and Economist and creating documentaries for Radio 4. She’s also worked hard to further the cause of women in the male-dominated radio industry.Over a pint of Guinness, she talks women in radio, her most interesting interviewees and what she wants to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  7. Desert Isolation Discs: Musician Rob Yunioshi

    16/11/2015

    Desert Isolation Discs: Musician Rob Yunioshi

    As the frontman of caketronica starlets Yunioshi, Mr Rob Garner has toured everywhere from festivals in Canada and Iceland to local gigs when he's been living in Nottingham or London, where he's from. A designer by day and an axe wielder by night, he's also played in other bands including Spaceships are Cool and the ridiculously weird Revenge of Calculon. I was very happy to host him on the podcast as his love of music has massively influenced me and his eclectic choices don't disappoint! Hear him talk schoolyard rapping and reveal something rather surprising about his nan's taste in music. (Extra bonus: Some rather special guests) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  8. Desert Isolation Discs: Radio boss Gordon Mac

    13/09/2015

    Desert Isolation Discs: Radio boss Gordon Mac

    Gordon ‘Mac’ McNamee has played a crucial role in the way the UK has consumed soulful music - from reggae to house - over the last four decades. As founder of Kiss FM, he helped bring black music to London’s rapidly evolving 80s club scene. He took the pirate station on to FM and continued to manage it when taken over by Emap.  Now at the helm of new station Mi Soul - which has just landed on DAB radio - Mac retains the relentless passion and unique humour which trademarked his most triumphant years. A true gent and a gleeful music fan, this is one to give a spin. Feel free to stream it or even better, download and subscribe as a podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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Desert Isolation Discs aims to capture the essence of the people we interview through their music choices in a cheekily familiar format. We talk to creative types and music lovers about what eight songs they couldn't live without if stranded in a desert. The show is hosted by London-based journalist and ShadowPlay fanzine editor Alex Lawson. Tweet him @MrAlexLawson and more on the show at http://desertisolationdiscs.blogspot.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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