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Hellish

Daniel Whelan & Alex Gale

Welcome to Hellish, the only podcast that comes to you from Hell"s waiting room.In each episode, Hell"s receptionist Daniel Whelan and Satan"s tea boy Alex Gale interrogate a newly damned soul, asking them for the five songs they will meet in Hell: the music that we will use to torment them for all eternity. The condemned take us through songs they are embarrassed to have once liked; songs they can"t stand that are otherwise universally adored; songs that remind them of bad times; songs they hate by

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All Episodes

1:00:15

Patrice Lawrence, writer

Hellish ·

2025/03/10

Writer PATRICE LAWRENCE gives us the five tracks she will meet in Hell!Patrice takes us through her Infernal Playlist, tells us about her new book, gives us the lowdown on the worst job she has ever done, introduces us to two bands we hadn't heard before AND sticks it to two 80s wedding disco favourites. If you're a Patreon subscriber, you can also hear Patrice become the first person to choose someone we thought no-one would ever be brave enough to even mention as 'the Artist They Will Meet in

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1:02:48

John Bleasdale, film critic

Hellish ·

2025/03/03

Film critic, teacher and author JOHN BLEASDALE gives us the five tracks he will meet in Hell!John tells us all about his new book, The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick, including why he chose the famously fame-shunning director as his subject. We also talk about how even the worst job you've ever done is improved by being a man in the 1980s, we get reacquainted with a band that are fast becoming Hellish regulars, and discuss whether or not Timothée Chalamet is any good. John

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57:14

Janis Pugh, film-maker

Hellish ·

2025/02/24

Film director and BAFTA winner JANIS PUGH gives us the five tracks she will meet in Hell!Janis tells us all about her excellent debut feature film Chuck Chuck Baby which is now streaming on NOWTV and Sky Cinema in the UK. (Try using Just Watch to find out where you can see it where you are). She also talks about how you become a film maker, writing to Neil Diamond, and working in a chicken factory (which is not the worst job she's ever done).Head tohttps://www.patreon.com/hellishpodto access

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58:16

Alex Pheby, writer

Hellish ·

2025/02/17

Author ALEX PHEBY gives us the five tracks he will meet in Hell!Alex talks to us about his Cities of the Weft trilogy, writing a series, and he gives us the worst job he has ever done. And it might just be the worst job we have ever heard about.Alex's new book, WATERBLACK, finishes off his 'Cities of the Weft' trilogy, which includes the amazing Mordew and Malarkoi. All three are published by Galley Beggar, whose co-head honcho is our former damned soul Sam Jordison. Order Alex's books direct from

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1:06:47

Kieron Gillen, writer of comics

Hellish ·

2025/02/10

Comics writer KIERON GILLEN gives us the five tracks he will meet in Hell!Kieron talks to us about writing Star Wars, working for Marvel, the concept of a curse record, how writing comics is like being Dostoevsky, AND he tells us the worst job he has ever done.We also get an inside look at the comics industry, and some top notch writing advice. If you like that, and want more, then Kieron's podcast DECOMPRESSED is very good: a talk-through with comics creators about books they've written. At the

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1:05:31

Siân Pattenden, journalist (+ LOADS more!)

Hellish ·

2025/02/03

Writer, broadcaster, artist, child actor, musician, podcaster, and brief Doctor Who companion SIÂN PATTENDEN gives us the five tracks she will meet in Hell!Siân talks to us about Smash Hits, The Heritage Chart Show and her podcast The Heritage Chart Show Show, not being able to settle on just one thing, what she will always be known for according to some random bloke, AND the worst job she has ever done.Siân's art is at raw-art.co.uk, and you can hear the Rutherford Chang White Album project we talk

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5:56

Dec 24th: Santiago Cabrera

Hellish ·

2024/12/24

This is it. The Final Countdown has reached its zero. Or its 24. Christmas Eve! Big day tomorrow. Or later today, if you're in most of mainland Europe where they do their celebrating as the first star appears in the sky.Season one of Hellish is over, and the Hellish Advent Calendar of Doom is now also complete. For the last time we are bringing back a former damned soul to add one more song to their Infernal Playlist: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we return to the very

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7:55

December 23rd: Nina Sosanya

Hellish ·

2024/12/23

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back actor NINA SOSANYA, who originally joined us for episode seventeen, appropriately enough considering what she picked. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/nina-sosanya-actorCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door

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8:34

December 22nd: Bonnie Hawkins

Hellish ·

2024/12/22

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back artist BONNIE HAWKINS, who originally joined us for episode nineteen. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/bonnie-hawkins-artistCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of doom!If you don't

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7:14

ADVENT CALENDAR BIRTHDAY BONUS

Hellish ·

2024/12/21

SURPRISE STOP PRESS BONUS ADVENT CALENDAR OF DOOM BIRTHDAY EXTRA EPISODE!Hello!Surprise extra advent calendar episode!We just found out that today is Ashley from neverfine’s birthday!To celebrate, we decided to put out neverfine’s advent calendar episode on the main feed (previously only available to Patreon subscribers!)If you enjoy, thank neverfine, and Ashley for having the good sense to be born in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:39

December 21st: Joanne Harris

Hellish ·

2024/12/21

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back writer JOANNE HARRIS, who originally joined us for episode twenty six. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/joanne-harris-writerCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of doom!If you don't

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11:09

December 20th: Martin Stewart

Hellish ·

2024/12/20

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back author MARTIN STEWART, who originally joined us for episode fifteen. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/martin-stewart-writerCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of doom!If you don't

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7:41

December 19th: Clare Pollard

Hellish ·

2024/12/19

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back writer CLARE POLLARD, who originally joined us for episode twenty nine. Check that out here:Come back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of doom!If you don't want to wait, and would rather scoff all the hellish treats

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9:04

December 18th: Steve Swindon

Hellish ·

2024/12/18

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back musician and creative director of TAPE music and Film STEVE SWINDON, who originally joined us for episode twenty. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/steve-swindon-musician-co-founder-of-tapeIn November, Alex and Daniel

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7:04

December 17th: Valerie Phillips

Hellish ·

2024/12/17

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back photographer and artist VALERIE PHILLIPS, who originally joined us for episode sixteen. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/valerie-phillips-photographer-artistCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the

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7:32

December 16th: Gary Raymond

Hellish ·

2024/12/16

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back critic GARY RAYMOND, who originally joined us for episode thirteen. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/gary-raymond-critic-broadcasterCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of doom!If

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7:39

December 15th: Tom Brittney

Hellish ·

2024/12/15

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back actor-director TOM BRITTNEY, who originally joined us for episode twenty seven. Check that out here: https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/tom-brittney-actor-directorThe Fountain Inn, Ashurst can be found here:

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12:20

December 14th: Mark Bowles

Hellish ·

2024/12/14

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back novelist MARK BOWLES, who originally joined us just the other week for episode twenty eight. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/mark-bowles-writerWe recorded this before the release of Band Aid 40, so we decided to

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14:36

December 13th: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

Hellish ·

2024/12/13

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back historian and podcaster NATALIA MEHLMAN PETRZELA, who originally joined us for episode twenty three. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/natalia-mehlman-petrzela-historian-podcasterWe discuss an episode of Natalia's

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8:16

December 12th: Elena Urioste

Hellish ·

2024/12/12

Season one of Hellish may be over, but we are not quite done with you yet. Every day of December we will be bringing back former damned souls to add one more song to their Infernal Playlists: a Christmas song they cannot stand.In this episode, we welcome back musician ELENA URIOSTE, who originally joined us for episode twenty one. Check that out here:https://shows.acast.com/hellish/episodes/elena-urioste-musician-yoga-masterCome back tomorrow for opening of the next door on the advent calendar of

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