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The James Kennedy Podcast

The official podcast of musician and author, James Kennedy. Exploring music, politics, society, books and whatever else happens along the way. Featuring awesome guests every week. Subscribe and join the conversation! Check out James"s other pages at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:10

#36 - Stella Assange - Free Julian Assange

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Stella Assange is the wife and lawyer of Julian Assange - founder of Wikileaks. On this episode Stella describes Julian's worrying current state in Belmarsh prison, brings us up to date on where things are at with his case and explains how this is not a legal battle but a political and cultural one. Stella can be followed at : www.twitter.com/stella_assange And the links mentioned throughout our chat are as follows : Resources, fundraisers & updates can be found at : www.dontextraditeassange.com

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1:05:48

#35 - Jayce Lewis - Major labels, cascading luck &...

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2023/01/08

Jayce Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer & performer from Bridgend, South Wales. On this episode we chat about Jayce's insane musical journey including a major record deal with EMI, the crash of the music industry, being huge in Asia, luck, remixing Rammstein and being friends with Gary Numan, Richard Dawkins and David Prowse (aka Darth Vader!). You can check out Jayce at :www.jaycelewis.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to

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1:17:30

#34 - Aled Clifford - Henry's Funeral Shoe

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Aled Clifford is the singer & guitarist in the band, Henry's Funeral Shoe. On this episode we chat about the band's history, the music industry, independence, stage fright, the realities of touring, his virtuoso drummer & brother, putting family first & what's coming up. HFS can be found at : www.facebook.com/henrysfuneralshoe Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week! More about me at :

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59:18

#33 - Charlie Kronick - Greenpeace / Climate change &...

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2022/12/14

Charlie Kronick is a Senior Programme Advisor at Greenpeace UK. He has worked in the fields of environment and development as an activist, campaigner and writer for nearly three decades. Here, he explains the current state of the climate emergency & we also talk about food, waste, the population, recycling, hope & solutions. Greenpeace UK are at :www.greenpeace.org.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests

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56:40

#32 - Brian Slagel - Metal, advice for bands, music...

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2022/12/07

Brian Slagel is the CEO of Metal Blade Records, the label he founded in 1982 with early releases by Metallica and Slayer. Today the roster includes Behemoth, Killswitch Engage, Cannibal Corpse, GWAR, Whitechapel & literally pages more. Brian is an important and influential figure in the metal world and on this episode he talks with me about metal, the music industry, streaming, advice for bands, how to succeed, the power of luck and what all successful bands have in common. He also chats about

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48:44

#31 - Nadia Whittome MP - Labour, activism, solutions...

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2022/11/30

Nadia Whittome is the Labour MP for Nottingham East. She is the youngest member of parliament, having been elected at the age of 23. Here, she talks with me about the Labour Party, activism, climate change, the cost of living crisis, Jeremy Corbyn and hope. You can follow Nadia on Twitter at :https://twitter.com/NadiaWhittomeMPSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at :

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1:18:14

#30 - Sean Smith - Sappenin' Podcast, the Blackout,...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Sean Smith is the co-host of the Sappenin' Podcast and singer in the Blackout & Raiders. On this episode, Sean chats about Fred Durst, the Blackout reunion show at Download 2023, his new band 'Raiders', ADHD, Pretty Vicious and is brutally honest about the music industry, the realities of being in a band & his friendship with Ian Watkins from Lost Prophets. It's a fascinating conversation. Check out Sean's brilliant Sappenin' podcast at :https://podlink.to/SappeninPodSupport the podcast at :

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1:13:38

#29 - Nathan Paul Southern - Cyber slavery, organised...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/11/10

Nathan Paul Southern is a security analyst, consultant & investigative journalist who focuses on global security, organised crime, trafficking networks, terrorism and the relationship between organised crime & state government. In this mind-blowing chat we discuss cyber slavery, drug cartels, people trafficking, Tiger farms, money laundering and the government's role in it all. Nathan's exposé travels from Laos, Cambodia, China, Russia, Albania & Afghanistan to the streets of London, New

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46:22

#28 - Anna Bird - The Brexit Disaster

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/10/19

Anna Bird is the CEO of European Movement UK - a cross-party pressure group that campaigns to reverse the damage done by Brexit. On this episode we discuss the Leave campaign, the damage done by Brexit, did Russia have an influence, Nigel Farage and what we can do to start undoing the damage. European Movement can be found at :www.europeanmovement.co.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about

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1:10:38

#27 - Nick Wall - Why it's time to abolish the Monarchy

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/10/05

Nick Wall is a member of the campaign group 'REPUBLIC' and chairs the group 'Labour For a Republic'. On this episode, Nick lays the case for abolishing the Monarchy and having an elected Head of State. We discuss costs, power, tourism, secrecy, democracy and a better model for the future. I also ramble about online trolls and having an incurable cold. 'Republic' can be found at : https://www.republic.org.uk and 'Labour For a Republic' can be found at : https://labourforarepublic.org.ukSupport the

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1:13:43

#26 - Peter Phillips - Exposing The Rulers Of The World

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/09/28

Peter Phillips has been a Professor of Political Sociology at Sonoma State University since 1994, he is a former Director of Project Censored and a former President of the Media Freedom Foundation. He is also a multi-award winning, highly acclaimed author and it is his 2017 book 'Giants - The Global Power Elite' which we discuss on this episode. Praised by Noam Chomsky and Abby Martin, the book names the 389 individuals who Peter considers to be 'the Elite' and explains how the various arms of power

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38:30

#25 - Frank Turner - Life, balance, punk, being kind...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/09/10

On this episode, Frank Turner stops by to chat about work life balance, his relentless work ethic, punk, the music industry, Tik Tok and being kind. We also discuss his latest album, the awesome 'FTHC' which reached Number One on the UK album charts, his upcoming tour plans and what's next. 'FTHC' is available everywhere now and Frank's latest tour dates can be found at : https://frank-turner.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel

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53:38

#24 - Kevin Brennan MP - Music streaming, Labour &...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Kevin Brennan is the Labour MP for Cardiff West and a member of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Select Committee. He is a staunch supporter of the campaign for fairer remuneration for musicians in the streaming age and fights many causes for the creative industries from within parliament. On this episode we chat about the campaign for fairer pay for musicians, an MP's relationship with their constituents, the current state of the Labour Party and Kevin's own music career. You can follow Kevin

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1:00:29

#23 - Rosie Wilby - The Breakup Monologues

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/08/17

Rosie Wilby is a comedian, singer songwriter & author, whose career has also spanned TV, Radio & music journalism. She is the host of the award winning Podcast, The Breakup Monologues and is the author of two books, her latest also entitled 'The Breakup Monologues'. On this episode we discuss the book, Rosie's adventures in writing it, how she became the Queen of Breakups, comedy and why heartbreak might actually be good for you! 'The Breakup Monologues' is out now and can be found at

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48:26

#22 - Tim Brennan - Brexit & touring the EU

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/08/10

Tim Brennan is a multi-camera vision director for artists such as Lady Gaga, Peter Gabriel, Madonna & The Who and is also the man behind the CARRY ON TOURING Campaign which is urging the government to implement visa free travel around the EU for UK touring artists & their crew. Tim's petition gathered over 280 thousand signatures and has been debated in Parliament. On this episode, Tim explains what the issues are for UK musicians touring Europe, the campaign to change it and the dreaded

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51:54

#21 - Maggi Savin-Baden - Digital immortality, hybrid...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/08/03

Maggi Savin-Baden is a Professor of Education at Worcester University as well as the author of a staggering 21 books and over 60 peer reviewed journals. On this fascinating episode we chat about digital immortality, hybrid humans, robotics, artificial reality, digital afterlife, the education system and the future. Maggi can be found at : https://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests

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55:00

#20 - Nathan Stilwell - My Death My Decision -...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/07/27

On this episode we're discussing the issue of 'assisted dying' with Nathan Stilwell from the campaign group, 'My Death My Decision'. Nathan explains what assisted dying is, argues the case for why it should be legal in the UK & what the obstacles are to that happening. 'My Death My Decision' can be found at : https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me

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1:18:16

#19 - Steve Rolles - Should drugs be legalised?

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/07/20

Steve Rolles is the senior policy analyst at Transform - a charity that campaigns for a radical change to Drug Policy. He has been campaigning on this issue since 1998 and regularly features on mainstream TV & print media to argue the case for the legalisation of drugs. On this episode we discuss why the current system doesn't work, why legalisation is the solution and what that would look like in practice. This was a fascinating conversation that will challenge many preconceptions. Transform

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57:35

#18 - Zehrah Hasan - Refugees & immigration - the law...

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/07/13

Zehrah Hasan is an immigration, asylum & public law barrister, previously at Garden Court Chambers, now working as the Advocacy Director at the Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants. On this broad ranging episode, Zehrah explains asylum law, the true reality for refugees in the UK, our colonial legacy, why things are getting worse & what we can do about it. The JCWI can be found at : https://www.jcwi.org.ukAnti Raids are at : https://antiraids.netZehrah is on Twitter at :

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1:06:34

#17 - Metalidads - Metal, mental health & fatherhood

The James Kennedy Podcast ·

2022/07/06

Trystan Huw Clarke (aka Daddy Huw) is one of the founders of 'Metalidads' - a support community who use rock and metal as a vessel to get dads talking and break the taboo of men's mental health. We discuss the importance of men being able to talk about their problems, masculinity, fatherhood, mental health, the great work being done by Metalidads and of course, heavy metal. We also get a taste of Huw's impressive ACDC impression. Check out the Metalidads at : https://linktr.ee/metalidadsSupport the

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