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We are joined by Dougie Smith moments after an extra time Glesga derby to discuss his new album 'Empty at Embdys?' by The Dougies . We also discuss his career with Mickey 9s and a future project called Shuggy Mungo while also speaking on The Smiths- is Morrissey hatred justified? ,  ripping other bands off, EMO vs Pop Punk, Mini Disc Players, parents taste in music, classic bands, CDs or vinyl and...

We speak with Orwell prize winning author, BAFTA award winning TV star and SAMA nominated rapper Darren McGarvey about his new book/ live show 'Trauma Industrial Complex' that he will be performing in Glasgow on November 23rd . Tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/e/41468352 topics on today's show include trauma, victim mentality, masking mental health, regrets on oversharing, refusing a TV show...

Great to speak with Peter Rankin about the Old Jock Radio days, the reformation of The Beta Band, the infamous Steven Seagull's demo dump, the dying art of music reviews, the early days of internet culture, the bin fire of modern day politics, and the most horrible music scene that Glasgow ever produced . Link in comments to watch the show. Add him on Facebook to see his fortnightly podcast 'What...

We speak with artist, simnger, soingwriter, upcuycler, rapper, producer, poet, label boss Rebecca Radical who is celebrating the release of a brand new album with Absolute Riots. Expect some discussions about punk, politics, art and the kingdom of Fife. Support the show by becoming a youtube member or joining the patreon http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  .   follow us on our socials here: http:...

A great chat with Leith singer/ songwriter Lou McLean about her new release 'Desire Lines' off her forthcoming album produced by Carla Easton then we go off on tangents discussing the new 'trad wife coded' Taylor Swift album, Sexual innuendos in pop music, The Sabrina Carpenter effect, the hindsight of Maddonna, the rise of fascism, Why Chat GPT is rotting your brain, the magic of songwriting, the...

We go live to London for a chat with left-leaning writer, comedian and political commentator Becky Fury as we discuss immigration, freedom of speech, Digital IDs , doing comedy in Saudi Arabia, colonialism creating multi culturism, Prince Andrew's seminal BBC interview, Ed Milliband's Bacon Roll, Evangelist millionaires, Flags and stuff, the last bastion of hope that is Gamestop, the impressive li...

speaking to comedian and friend of the show BIG AL aka Just Frank with episode 1 of Caravan Radio as he celebrates one year of sobriety. Join the patreon at : http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio  to keep the show advert free and get bonus content and guestlists to live music.   Add Big al on instagram at @bigal3182 or @whosefunnyanyway on tik tok/ facebook etc . Check out his improv shows at the O...

This is the News  - Trump projecting again . This time in Windsor as the UK establishment bows down - Your Party splinters into two partys on the week of it's offical launch  - I played a gig with Jeremy Corbyn - Ibiza Final Boss stole my savings - Mary Wallopers flung offstage for waving a flag  No adverts , no sponsors , no funding . We are powered purely by our patreons . If you enjoy the show...

Ayrshire singer/ songwriter Colin Hunter has just dropped a new album called 'The King of the Rats' which is out now on all platforms. You may know him from his earlier solo work, or perhaps as part of Mellow Party , maybe even remember his tenure as Girobabies drummer. We talk about a wild Ayahuasca trip in Malaga, the curse of Ayrshire, Being a dinosaur in a past life, the struggle of promoting...

We go live to Dundee and Perth to speak to Mark Richardson and Rana Marathon about their Dundee Fringe show, Forrest Gump, Green Tea, John Cooper Clark, Fractured foot,/ robo crocks/ moon boot, Getting lost in a foreign country, The Isle of Arran, the Scottish spoken word scene, Bad cyclists, PMT, Sports therapy, 9/11 and writing / performing tips for beginners plus much, much more. This show has...

An honour to speak to two of the realest live from Detroit. Wu Tang affiliate Bronze Nazareth and beatmaker extraordinaire Apollo Brown have just made an instant classic with the 'Funeral for a Dream' L.P . We had a chat about how this is the easiest album they ever made , growing up together in Michigan , the writing process, the lack of kettles in the United States , The importance of art work ,...

With one week to go before the big one at the Barrowland Ballroom we thought we would get a chat with some artists who are performing at Soapyfest on Sunday 31st August. All proceeds from the show will go to Marie Curie and The Beatson in honour of our good friend John Soapy Soutar. Get yioiur tickets from Tickets Scotland by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/xUVP5 support You Call That Radio her...

Today's guest is Becci Wallace who has just released her new album 'After the Fog... Air' with Steg G on all platforms . We discuss songwriting, festival season, becoming a wrestler, writing a PHD with ADHD, the difference between community and corporate charity, the new way to release an album in 2025 , the backstabbery of the third sector plus an exclusive live performance and much, much more. T...

Beyond the Cringe delves into Scottish Music and asks about the cultural impact of our wee nation. Are we the greatest? are we an embarassment or do we even exist? Hosted by poet/ author/ activist Jim Monaghan and featuring on the panel singer / songwriter/ film-maker  Carla Easton (Teen Canteen/ Futuristic Retro Champions/ Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands),  award-winnin...

This is the News returns to You Call That Radio outt now on all audio podcast platforms with a wrap up of the recent news stories featuring : - Trump: Scotland, South Park & Epstein - Coldplay Cheaters  - Hulk Hogan Dead : Wrestling with the Truth  - Kneecap at TRNSMT  Thank you for supporting the show at http://patreon.com/youcallthatradio You Call That Radio would not be able to do podcasts,...

BTC host Jim Monaghan kicks off episode 1 of 'Beyond the Cringe' by asking his panel of guests about scottish culture. are we unique? are we brilliant? are we shite? and stuff like that. Guests include author Kirstin Innes who talks about her unique perspective from within the Arches era of Glasgow City, Filmmaker/ Journalist Grant McPhee dives deep into topics such as Postcard Records and Kevin P...

This is an introduction to our new  series called 'Beyond the Cringe ' which features panels of guests discussing the arts and culture of scotland from a new perspective. In today's episode we have a one on one with the host Jim Monaghan as he discusses the concept of the forthcoming showa and his career as a writer, poet and community activist. Thanks to Glad Radio and The Deep End for hosting us...

I get interviewed for a change to celebrate the new Girobabies album 'Dreams Are Mental'. Thanks to Steg G of Sunny Govan Fm for letting me repurpose our live chat on his Monday Morning Breakfast show for all the YCTR podcast listeners. We discuss the songs, the launch party (29th MArch at Slay) , band drama, touring, streaming platforms and the state of the world while trying our best to remain p...

A nice relaxing chat with veteran poet/ frontman Kevin P Gilday and Belfast's very own Mima Merrow as we discuss relaxing music being stressful, spotify ruining secret tracks, fight or flight, banning bands from doing reunions and anniversary gigs, the fear of boats and the Edinburgh fringe, moaning about being in a band, the gentle gentrification of Springburn and much , much more. Go see both th...

a great chat with comedian, podcaster and actor Darren Connell last night about smoking bongs at your call centre desk, The Dennistoun Duck Explosion, the joy of boiled eggs, Bill Burr & Billy Corgan being brothers, American comedy podcasts choosing presidents, renaming glasgow hospitals after cakes and of course the biggest show of his career on March 27th at The Kings Theatre. Tickets here: ...

heathen rap originator and warrior poet Alexander Canwell joins us for a chat about his unique music and creative self help classes. We discuss heathen mythology, Tom Waits, addiction , grief, self help , writing and much more.  You Call That Radio has no adverts, no sponsors and no funding . If you would like to support You Call That Radio plus receive free stuff, discounts and bonus material the...

We are starting season 5 and the year 2025 with an Ask Me Anything . Hosted by myself Mark McG of Girobabies, Jackal Trades and of course You Call That Radio. (art by Suky Goodfellow)  We discuss predictions for 2025, limmy, the new girobabies album, where i would be if i didnt start a band, travel vlogs, the matrix, trump, the state of the music industry, dinosaurs, how much youtube pays me, my f...

John McMustard has a new band called 'Mellow Party' whose debut album drops this Tuesday 28th January at Oran Mor as part of Celtic Connections. This was part of The Friday Night Phone-in but I thought his chat was good enough for a wee bonus episode to tide you over while we prepare season five for you all.  You can also see Mellow Party and Girobabies play Dumfries on Burns Night (Saturday 25th...

We finish season 4 with a bonus edition looking back at the year that was 2024 featuring:  - The Willy Wonka Experience : Is it fraud to be shite? - Baby Reindeer turns viewers into stalkers - The SXSW Boycott - Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘The Woke Left’ for killing comedy - The DJ crimes of Grimes - Yard Act took Utopia if you would like to ask a question to be read out on episode 1 of season then lea...

ght we countdown the The Top 10 Best Albums of 2024 on You Call That Radio TV . These albums have been scientifically tested and mathematically proven to be 100% accurate so I hope you agree with the choices , because if you don't then it just means you are wrong. So I hope you agree or at least find some new music recommendations to enjoy. But in all seriousness, if you enjoy the show then please...