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Behind The Curtain Podcast

Behind The Curtain Podcast

Behind The Curtainis all about diving into the real stories behind the music and pop culture you love. Whether it’s chatting with artists, producers/DJ’s, people behind the scenes in the music business, TV stars, athletes, this podcast gives you a sneak peek behind the curtain. It’s like hanging out with your favorite people and hearing the stuff they don’t usually share! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram:

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Episode 114: Producer Steve Levine on working with...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Steve Levine joins me for episode 114! We spoke about Steve’s first interest in music production, how he got his first job at CBS, working with The Clash, punk, working with Culture Club, the success that followed ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’, working with The Beach Boys & Stevie Wonder, starting his own record label ‘Baltic Jazz Recordings’ current bands & artists he’s working with & loads more!Steve’s Website: https://stevelevine.co.uk/Baltic Jazz Recordings Website:

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53:38

Episode 113: Richard Jobson of Skids on his...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Richard Jobson of Skids joins me for episode 113! We spoke about Richard growing up in Scotland, how Richard first got into music, punk, songwriting, how Skids formed, early Skids gigs, his friendship with Stuart Adamson, Scared To Dance, Richard’s ventures outside of Skids, Richard’s life these days & loads more!Skids’ Website: https://skidsofficial.com/Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram:

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47:19

Episode 112: Steve Queralt of Ride on the band’s...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Steve Queralt of Ride joins me for episode 112! We spoke about Steve’s new upcoming solo debut album (out June 13th), his 2 singles from the album, how Ride formed in 1988, signing to Creation Records, shoegaze, what it was like recording Ride’s albums ‘Nowhere’, ‘Going Blank Again’, ‘Carnival Of Light’ & ‘Tarantula’, the bands split, how Ride got back together & loads more!Steve’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stevequeraltswallowWatch the podcast episodes on YouTube:

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Episode 111: Russell Lissack of Bloc Party on Silent...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Russell Lissack of Bloc Party joins me for episode 111 of the podcast! We spoke about Bloc Party winning an Ivor Novello award, Russell’s first interests in music, the start of his journey as a guitarist, the start of Bloc Party with Kele Okereke, the bands early writing sessions & gigs, getting the bands name out their in the early days, recording Silent Alarm, the success of the album, Glastonbury, going down a different path with ‘Weekend In The City’, their beef with Oasis, recording new

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37:52

Episode 110: Sonya & Glenn of Echobelly on 30 years...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Sonya Madan & Glenn Johansson of Echobelly join me for episode 110 of the podcast! We spoke about how Sonya & Glen first got into music, how they first met, their early writing sessions, 30 years of their iconic Britpop album ‘On’, Britpop, weird fan experiences, Dumb & Dumber, new music & loads more!Echobelly’s website: https://www.echobelly.com/Echobelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echobelly_official?igsh=MWx1MTNwbDZuZ3RhYw==Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube:

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43:35

Episode 109: FOOTBALL SPECIAL: James Brown on life as...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/17

I recently spoke to James Brown of Loaded Magazine on his life and career and as we’re both Leeds United fans, we also spent a lot of time talking about Leeds United & football so I have done this as a football special episode! In this football special me and James Brown talk about life as a Leeds United fan, James’ first Leeds United game, growing up in the Don Revie era, his experience going to a non league game, his addiction to EA FC 24 career mod, his ‘Leeds, Leeds, Leeds’ fanzine, Marcelo

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1:50:15

Episode 108: Loaded Magazine Founder James Brown on...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Loaded magazine founder James Brown joins me for episode 108! We spoke about James growing up in Leeds, starting his career at Sounds & NME, the start of Loaded, Loaded front covers, the crazy years at Loaded, why the sexist tag that Loaded gets is wrong, mixing with A-list celebrities, leaving Loaded, his life now & loads more!James’ book ‘Animal House’ is available here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Animal-House-James-Brown/dp/1787477908James’ Instagram:

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1:16:39

Episode 107: Punk legend Jake Burns on Northern...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Punk legend & Stiff Little Fingers front man Jake Burns joins me for episode 107! We spoke about his early life and growing up in Northern Ireland, songwriting, the bands early gigs, Inflammable Material, Rough Trade, Chrysalis, Nobody’s Heroes, playing top of the pops, the Go For It & Now Then albums, the bands split in 1982, the reunion, life in SLF now & loads more!SLF website: https://slf.rocks/home-baseSLF/Jake Burns’

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46:17

Episode 106: Rock Icon Suzi Quatro on being the first...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Rock Icon Suzi Quatro joins me for episode 106! We spoke about her new book ‘Grave Undertakings’, the start of her music career in ‘Pleasure Seekers’ with her sisters, going solo and moving to London, her chart success, being the first female rockstar, her iconic jumpsuit look, the influence she had on female musicians such as Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde & Joan Jett, playing live, work on a new album & loads more!Suzi’s book ‘Grave Undertakings’ is available here:

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Episode 105: The world’s most famous groupie Pamela...

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2025/05/01

Pamela Des Barres joins me for episode 105! We spoke about Pamela’s upcoming show in London, the scene in California & on Sunset Strip in the 60’s & 70’s, Gram Parsons, Keith Moon, Jim Morrison & Jimmy Page, her groupie supergroup ‘GTO’s’ that was put together by Frank Zappa, being on stage with Led Zeppelin & The Rolling Stones, the backlash she got from her ‘I’m With The Band’ book & loads more!Tickets to Pamela’s show in London:

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55:25

Episode 104: Jenny Boyd on going to India with The...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Jenny Boyd joins me for episode 104! We spoke about Jenny’s childhood in Africa, moving to England, modelling, her sister Pattie Boyd, going to San Francisco as the Hippie culture was taking off, going to India with The Beatles, Maharishi, her marriage with Mick Fleetwood, Fleetwood Mac, her work in psychology & addiction therapy, her books her life these days & loads more!Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny_boydlevitt?igsh=YmRpZm4ybjV0MXEzJenny’s

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50:41

Episode 103: Robbie Knox on Soccer AM, YouTube,...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Ex Soccer AM star & YouTuber Robbie Knox joins me for episode 103! We spoke about how Robbie started working at Soccer AM, booking guests for the show, sorting the music for the show, partying with bands, getting recognised by fans, his favourite moments at Soccer AM, why he left the show, why he doesn’t watch much Premier League football anymore,starting his YouTube channel, co-hosting Jaackmate’s Happy Hour podcast, his advice for new YouTubers & loads more!Robbie’s YouTube channel:

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1:13:09

Episode 102: Dolan Hewison of New Fast Automatic...

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2025/04/14

Dolan Hewison of New Fast Automatic Daffodils joins me for episode 102 of the podcast! We spoke about Dolan’s early musical influences, moving to Manchester and forming New Fast Automatic Daffodils, their early gigs, songwriting, recording, their final ever gig at The Hacienda, the bands split, Dolan’s solo work & other musical projects & more!Au-turn:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YP5BzS83gk6lOJjgtoPoi?si=ZjEJX1faTUKORyso8AwgKQThe Concrete

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1:54:08

Episode 101: Graham Massey of 808 State on the groups...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Graham Massey of 808 State joins me for episode 101! We spoke about his journey into music, his band early ‘Biting Tongues’, the start of 808 State, recording their debut album ‘Newbuild’, A Guy Called Gerald, Pacific State & going from an underground to commercial group, Madchester & Acid House, playing G-mex & Glastonbury, touring America, ‘The North At It’s Heights’ album with MC Tunes, the ‘Ninety’ & ‘Ex:el’ albums, working with Bjork, 808 State these days & loads more!808

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1:32:11

Episode 100: The Beatles’ Hairdresser Leslie...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has listened, reviewed & followed the podcast! The support is always much appreciated! Joining me for episode 100 of the podcast is The Beatles’ hairdresser Leslie Cavendish! We spoke about how he learnt his trade as a hairdresser at Vidal Sassoon’s salon, cutting hair for the big names of the 60’s at this salon, how a chance haircut with Jane Asher led to him cutting hair for Paul McCartney and the rest of The Beatles, being in the recording studio with

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1:03:26

Episode 99: Den Browne on living with Sid Vicious &...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Den Browne joins me for episode 99 to talk about his time living with music’s most famous & notorious couple Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen! We spoke about what Den’s life was like up to the moment of meeting Sid & Nancy, his first meeting with Sid & Nancy, how Sid & Nancy ended up moving in with Den & his girlfriend, a typical day in their lives at the time, Den sleeping with Nancy, Sex Pistols, the Sid Vicious behind closed doors and the Sid Vicious in public, Sid pulling a

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1:35:04

Episode 98: Northern Soul DJ Kev Roberts on Wigan...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/03/27

Kev Roberts joins me for episode 98! We spoke about Kev’s first interest in Motown & Soul music, his first time at a Northern Soul night, collecting records, how his DJ career started, DJing at Wigan Casino & other venues across England, the Northern Soul Scene these days & DJing in countries such as Italy & Czech Republic, why his career as a music producer didn’t work out & loads more!Kev’s website: https://www.kevroberts.com/Kev’s Instagram:

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39:29

Episode 97: George Michael’s backing singer Shirley...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Shirley Lewis joins me for episode 97! We spoke about how she started her career in music, her sister Linda Lewis, performing at Live Aid with Spandau Ballet, meeting George Michael, performing with Wham at Wembley for their final concert, being the only backing vocalist on George Michael’s solo debut album ‘Faith’, watching George’s creative process in the studio, recording ‘Listen Without Prejudice’, why Shirley preferred a career as a backing singer rather than a solo career, the last time she

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1:30:48

Episode 96: Mark Reeder on smuggling music past the...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Mark Reeder joins me for episode 96 of the podcast! We spoke about Mark growing up in Manchester before moving to Berlin because of his fascination with German electronic music and German history, being in a band with Mick Hucknall, working for Factory Records as a German representative, his friendship with Ian Curtis & Bernard Sumner of Joy Division, sneaking music into East Berlin & putting on illegal punk gigs in East Berlin, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the explosion of Techno in Berlin,

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1:22:58

Episode 95: Mick Rossi of Slaughter & The Dogs on...

Behind The Curtain Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Legendary guitarist of Slaughter & The Dogs Mick Rossi joins me for episode 95! We spoke about Mick’s childhood in Manchester, his first interest in music, the early days of Slaughter & The Dogs, supporting Sex Pistols at Lesser Free Trade Hall, recording ‘Do It Dog Style’ & Mick’s hero Mick Ronson playing on the album, Wayne Barrett leaving the band, recording second album ‘Bite Back’, his fallout with Wayne Barrett, why Morrissey didn’t work as the lead singer in Slaughter & The

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