Mark Davyd is the CEO of the Music Venue Trust, a UK charity which acts to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues. In our chat, Mark explains why live venues are struggling, what we can do about it, why these venues are important and our new band, 'Cattle Smasher'. Mark also tells of his time promoting gigs at the Tunbridge Wells Forum where he hosted early shows by Oasis, Adele and a young Ed Sheeran. The Music Venue Trust can be found at : https://musicvenuetrust.com Support th...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Tom Gray is a member of the multi-platinum selling band 'Gomez' as well as being a board director of the PRS and The Ivors Academy. He is also the active and outspoken founder of the Broken Record Campaign, where he pushes for fairer remuneration for musicians and a change in the laws around streaming and digital music. Here Tom lays down the case for regulation change, explains how the current music streaming system is still rigged in favour of the major labels and what we can do about it. Tom ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jimmy Watkins is a former professional athlete turned rock musician who formed the popular running club 'Running Punks'. On this episode, Jimmy talks openly his sobriety, mental health, the benefits of running, rock music and hating pubs with carpets. Jimmy is equal parts hilarious, honest, genuine and insightful. Running Punks can be found at : www.runningpunks.com Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And join the Secret Societ...
Jun 08, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week, I chat with Jonathan Rhys Williams from UBI Lab Wales about Universal Basic Income - what is it, how does it work and how can we get it. Universal Basic Income is a fascinating idea whose time has surely come and Jonathan provides a brilliant and broad overview of the subject which I think you will find interesting and hopefully inspiring. UBI Lab can be found at : https://www.ubilabnetwork.org Please subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week! More about me at : http...
May 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week, James chats with Owen Winter from the 'Make Votes Matter' campaign for Proportional Representation. Owen explains why the UK's 'First Past The Post' voting system is flawed, how proportional representation works and why it would have far reaching benefits for our democracy. 'Make Votes Matter' can be found at : https://www.makevotesmatter.org.uk Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week! More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk Join the Secret Society at ...
May 18, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Metallica, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clryo, Frank Turner, Green Day, The Wildhearts and Muse are just some of the many bands interviewed by legendary music journalist, Ian Winwood. He joins me today to chat about his brilliant career writing for Kerrang Magazine, Rolling Stone, NME & The Telegraph, as well as his latest book, 'Bodies - Life and Death in Music' - a much needed exposé of the true reality behind the lives of our favourite artists and how the music industry needs serious reform. 'Bodi...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Praised by Noam Chomsky and John Pilger, Mark Curtis is an investigative journalist focusing on British foreign policy and the UK's real role in the world. He is the author of the books 'Web of Deceit', 'Unpeople' and 'Secret Affairs' and is part of the independent media outlet, 'Declassified UK'. Here, Mark chats with James about the UK's involvement in conflicts around the world both past and present, the media, the elite, empire and what we can do about it. You can find more of Mark's work at...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dan Gardner is a New York Times best selling author, speaker & consultant working mostly in the fields of psychology & human behaviour. On this episode, we discuss cognitive biases, decision making, uncertainty, dart-throwing chimps, how to think better and Dan gives a tour of his game-changing books, 'Risk', 'Future Babble' and 'Super Forecasting'. Dan can be found at : https://www.dangardner.ca Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week! More about me at : https://lin...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Greg Palast is an investigative journalist, reporter, filmmaker and author of best selling books such as 'Armed Madhouse', 'The Best Democracy Money Can Buy' and 'Vultures Picnic'. In this episode, Greg blows the lid on whats behind the current conflict in Ukraine and how it ties in with oil, religion, empire and money. A truly mind blowing conversation - do not miss! Greg Palast can be found at : https://www.gregpalast.com Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week! Say hello ...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ford Fischer is an independent video journalist & film maker. His content has been featured on mainstream news outlets all over the world as well as major Hollywood movies such as Borat & BlacKkKlansman. In this epsiode we discuss Ford's fascinating work and chat activism, censorship & the importance of independent media. Check out Ford's work at : https://news2share.com Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week! Say hello to me at :https://twitter.com/jameskennedy...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, James chats to Anthony Slaughter - leader of the Green Party Wales - about the climate crisis, activism, electoral reform...and Punk rock! You can follow Anthony at : https://twitter.com/as_penarth And check out the Green Party at : https://vote.greenparty.org.uk Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts every week! Say hello to me at :https://twitter.com/jameskennedyuk Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Apr 06, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jackie Chambers is the guitarist with the UK band, Girlschool - the longest-running all-female rock band, who are still active after more than 40 years. We chat meditation, writing process, sobriety, her new band 'Syteria' and a life philosophy informed by decades in rock'n'roll. Girlschool are at : http://girlschool.co.uk Syteria are at : https://syteria.co.uk Please subscribe to the channel for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And join the Secret Society at ...
Mar 30, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tatiana Seryán is the global Comms & Media coordinator for Extinction Rebellion. She has a long history of activism and in this episode we talk about the power of hope, everyday heroes, activism, purpose and the climate emergency as well as trading Magic Mushroom stories whilst getting hammered throughout. Find out more about Extinction Rebellion at : https://rebellion.global Please subscribe to the channel for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And join the...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Lee Camp is an American comedian, writer & host of the Redacted Tonight show on RT and the Moment of Clarity podcast. On this episode, Lee joins us to talk about the recent take-down of his shows, his view on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, censorship, hating Alex Jones and more. Lee can be found at : www.Patreon.com/LeeCamp www.twitter.com/leecamp https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x4Ua-idK0qzy4YWOimO3g Please subscribe to the channel for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr....
Mar 16, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, James riffs on Prince Andrew's Teddy Bears, getting back on the booze, protest, Yoga, Ukraine, the 'real' reward and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
