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The LoadDown Podcast

The LoadDown Podcast

Welcome to the LoadDown Podcast. A Podcast from festival regulars and best friends Mike and Jonny. Discussing all things Download Festival, other festivals, gigs, music chat and more. A Download Festival podcast and more! Fun chat, useful tips and information, and with over 40 years of gig going experience between the hosts, plenty of stories and experiences from over the last few decades.

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All Episodes

01:00:12

Ep 16 - "Download Festival 2025 Lineup; Logo Slot...

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Jonny and Mike do a deep dive of the final handful of logo bands before the next announcement due imminently! They discuss the the dream pairings of Mcfly and Meshuggah and talk through some more unholy confessions. Enjoy

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01:15:22

Ep 15 - "Why is Heavy Metal good for your mental...

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2025/01/20

As we continue through January focusing on mental health and wellbeing, Mike and Jonny speak with co founder and director of Heavy Metal Therapy - Angela Glaves. They talk about why heavy Metal and especially the heavy metal community, can have such a positive effect to your mental health.

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00:55:10

Ep 14 - "Rock and Metal Fitness at Download and...

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2025/01/14

In episode 14 Jonny and Mike talk about how their new years resolutions are going so far. With their January focus on Health and Wellbeing they and with founder and CEO of RockFit; Hannah and talk about how to workout the alternative way to the music that we all know and love, in a comfortable and no judgement environment!

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01:00:52

Ep 13 - "2025 Lookahead - Upcoming Tours and Albums!"

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2025/01/07

Happy new year! As we leave 2024 behind and look forward into 2025, Mike and Jonny talk about their Christmas antics, as well as discuss what albums and tours they are most looking forward to in 2025! Enjoy.

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01:23:02

Ep 12 - “Christmas Party Special; 2024 Unwrapped!”

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2024/12/17

In episode 12 we wrap up the year with a celebration of 12 weeks of the LoadDown podcast with friends Kate and Rosie in a good old Christmas party pod. We reflect on the highs and lows of the music and festival world in 2024 and talk about some unfiltered unholy confessions. Enjoy

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01:19:21

Ep 11 - “Are Korn ready to step up? Headliner...

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2024/12/10

In episode 11, Jonny and Mike speak with Korn superfan Jordan, known to those on the Download forums as Asthenia912. They ask “are Korn ready to step up into the headliner slot for 2025?”. Along with some usual chat and some news about the retirement of a much loved iconic drummer. Enjoy

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01:15:38

Ep 10 - "Download Festival 2025 Lineup; Logo Slot...

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2024/12/03

In episode 10; Mike and Jonny reflect on a busy week after a last minute trip to Manchester to watch Download 2025 Headliners Sleep Token. After a few too many double pints and lots of reflection, do they think they are worthy of that prestigious headline slot? Have a listen to find out. The main feature of this episode however is a further deep dive into the next lot of "logo bands" on the Download 2025 lineup, along with some more unholy confessions and Festival news. Enjoy

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01:02:29

Ep 09 - "Who are Sleep Token? Headliner Special: Chat...

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2024/11/26

In episode 9 we delve deep into the world of new Download headliners Sleep Token; with a chat from superfan and download forum regular Josh Jones. Will Josh be able to convince Jonny and Mike that Sleep Token will be the hottest headliners on the Bill? Have a listen and find out!

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01:08:14

Ep 08 - "Download Festival 2025 Lineup; Logo Slot...

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Now Mike and Jonny have calmed down from the incredible announcement last week, they start to talk in detail about the lineup with this week focusing on the main logo bands (Part 1). As well as the usual unholy confessions, Music news, and a special shoutout to the Disabled Camp and Access group.

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00:41:26

Ep 07 - "Live Reaction to Download Festival 2025...

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2024/11/12

We made it, it's announcement day! In episode 7 we do a live reaction to the download festival 2025 lineup with a helping hand from Mikes sister and our best mate Kate! Enjoy

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00:53:18

Ep 06 - Announcement build up special - "Top 10...

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2024/11/05

With 1 week to go to announcement day; Mike and Jonny reflect on their Top 10 most surprising announcements from Download Festival over the years. They talk about recent tour and music news which may impact the announcement next week, as well as some more unholy confessions from across the download family. Enjoy.

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00:47:28

Ep 05 - "8000 Miles to Metal; A Journey to Download...

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2024/10/29

This week we look at the unique story of Jesna (735ART) who travelled nearly 8,000 miles to be part of the Download family. Jesna's journey from a remote village in Bali, Indonesia to be part of the sell out crowd in 2023 is unlike anything we've ever had the honour of being part of, and his retelling of his experience of the festival is truly not to be missed.

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01:01:21

Ep 04 - "Download Announces an Announcement, Hot...

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2024/10/22

In Episode 4; Mike and Jonny discuss the latest Download Festival announcement news, talk about what add on packages are available for Download in 2025, and chat through the random campsite shenanigans with the usual help from across the Download family.

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01:09:01

Ep 03 - "Download 2025 Logo Bands Predictions - Mike...

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2024/10/15

In Episode 3; Mike and Jonny take on the Download Prediction Penalty shootout. Where by requests from the download community, they try to take an educated guess at who will be the "Logo bands" for 2025. After the amazing contributions and engagement from the previous episodes, they also continue with stories, tales and funny moments captured by the download family in the regular segment "Unholy Confessions".

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00:59:42

Ep 02 - "What is Download Festival, and why does it...

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2024/10/08

Jonny and Mike reflect on the surprising week since releasing the podcast, now sitting at number 6 in the UK Podcast Music Charts! They talk about what Download Festival is and why it means so much to them. They turn to the Download Family to ask why people go to Download in the first place and why they keep coming back every year. There's also some information about ticket options for those that aren't familiar. Listen out for some funny and embarrassing stories in a new segment we like to call

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01:01:53

Ep 01 - "Download Festival 2025 Headliner Speculation"

The LoadDown Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Welcome to the LoadDown Podcast! In this first episode, best mates and Download Festival regulars Mike and Jonny discuss who they think is in the running to headline Download Festival 2025; They also chat about the latest goings on with the Foo Fighters, and Mike becomes the first person to mix up Boston and Linkin Park!

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