The MarshyCast

Send us Fan Mail Richard McNamara on Embrace, New Music & Looking Back at the 90s   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Richard McNamara from Embrace as the band return with their latest single Road To Nowhere , a new album Avalanche , and a tour on the horizon.  Richard reflects on the band’s journey, from their early days in the 90s to achieving a number one album — and how, at...

Send us Fan Mail Ty Myers on Ranch Life, TikTok Success & Looking Ahead to C2C On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by one of country music’s most exciting young artists, Ty Myers , recorded just before he travelled to the UK for the Country to Country Festival. Ty grew up on a ranch in Texas, and he shares how that upbringing shaped his music and storytelling. We also talk about the...

Send us Fan Mail Kate Hardcastle on Why Time Together Means More Than Expensive Gestures   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by broadcaster and consumer champion Kate Hardcastle MBE to talk about what many mums really want from family celebrations.  While traditional gestures like expensive meals out or breakfast in bed are often seen as the way to mark occasions such as Mother’s Day,...

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa Caswill on Bringing Reminders of Him to the Big Screen   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by director Vanessa Caswill to talk about her new film Reminders of Him , which arrives in cinemas on Friday 13th March.  Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, the film brings a deeply emotional story to life on the big screen. Vanessa explains the challenge a...

Send us Fan Mail Dave Rowntree on Blur, Britpop & Life Beyond the Drum Kit   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Dave Rowntree , drummer with the legendary Britpop band Blur .  Dave has released a new book featuring photographs from the early days of the band, capturing moments from a time when Blur were finding their sound and identity before becoming one of the defining bands of...

Send us Fan Mail James Johnston on Touring the UK, Writing Music & the Marmite vs Vegemite Debate On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Australian country star James Johnston while he’s in the UK ahead of his return this summer to perform at the Country Calling Festival and other shows. James talks about the success he’s been enjoying back home in Australia, including recent award n...

Send us Fan Mail Rick Edwards on Great British Castle Rescue, AI & the Hidden Cost of History On the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by presenter Rick Edwards to talk about his new show Great British Castle Rescue , which premieres on Sky History. Rick admits he’d never given much thought to castles before working on the series, but filming quickly opened his eyes to just how much...

Send us Fan Mail Geoff Norcott on Basic Blokes, Comedy & the New Tour   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by comedian Geoff Norcott to talk about his latest stand-up tour Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire .  We get into Geoff’s take on what it means to be a “blokey bloke” in modern Britain — from the mysteries of why men apparently own pyjamas, to whether dressing gowns...

Send us Fan Mail   Freddy Quinne on Fixing the School Holiday System   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by former teacher Freddy Quinne to discuss a topic that affects millions of families every year — the school holiday system and soaring holiday prices.  We explore why travel costs often spike dramatically during summer and half-term breaks, and whether families are being unfairly s...

Send us Fan Mail Harry Lawtey on Under Salt Marsh, Working with Kelly Reilly & What’s Next On the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Harry Lawtey , who plays Dylan Rees in the final episode of Sky’s drama Under Salt Marsh . Harry talks about joining such a tense and atmospheric series, what it was like working alongside a stellar cast including Kelly Reilly and Jonathan Pryce, and...

Send us Fan Mail   Kenny Thomas on 90s Hits, Perspective & Performing for Quincy Jones   On the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by British R&B singer Kenny Thomas as he prepares for his current tour.  We look back at the 90s, the era that saw Kenny score major hits and become a household name. But as he explains, chart positions and number ones aren’t everything — and success...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny Seagrove on Her Sister’s Bones, Playing Dark Roles & Letting Characters Go   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Jenny Seagrove to talk about her new film Her Sister’s Bones , now available on Digital HD.  Jenny shares how she first became involved in the project and what intrigued her about playing Kate, a character layered with complexity and emotional dep...

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Banjo on Diversity’s ‘Soul’, AI, Radio & Boxing   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Jordan Banjo from Diversity to talk about their latest tour, Soul .  We explore why the show focuses on artificial intelligence and what it means to stay human in a world that’s constantly evolving. Jordan explains the thinking behind the title, how the creative process wo...

Send us Fan Mail Laura Jones: Why Walking Matters More Than We Think   On the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by content creator and Walk For Hearts ambassador Laura Jones to talk about the power of something we often take for granted — walking.  We explore why walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support heart health, and why starting with even a small amount eac...

Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I’m joined by writer David Eldridge and director Julian Jarrold to talk about ITV’s powerful new drama Betrayal . From the moment the first episode begins, Betrayal makes it clear this is not a slow burn. David and Julian explain how they wanted to hook the audience immediately, throwing them straight into a world of secrecy, danger and sh...

Send us Fan Mail You might know Adam Richman from Man v Food , the show that turned food challenges into must-watch television, but his latest project shows a different side to his love of food and culture.  In Adam Richman Eats Italy , Adam takes a more considered journey through one of the world’s most celebrated food nations, exploring regional dishes, traditions, and the stories behind them. I...

Send us Fan Mail  🎙️  New episode of The MarshyCast! I’m joined by relationship and life coach Anna Williamson .  You’ll know her from Celebs Go Dating , but in this episode we go deeper.  We talk about the new series, the celebrities taking part including Professor Green , and what really goes on behind the scenes.  Anna also opens up about financial abuse in relationships, the warning signs peop...

Send us Fan Mail  New podcast episode 🎙️   I’m joined by Paul Draper , former lead singer of Mansun , as he heads out on tour celebrating the band’s biggest songs.  We talk about the Britpop era (even though Mansun never really felt part of it), pressure from record labels, the good and bad of the 90s, and Paul’s solo work — including collaborating with Skin .  A brilliant, honest conversation. Av...

Send us Fan Mail On the podcast this week, I’m joined by Scottish presenter Kirsty Gallacher and Dr Luke Powles for a really honest conversation about health, awareness and getting older. Kirsty talks about turning 50 and why she’s enjoying it far more than turning 40, how priorities change with age, and why regular health check-ups matter more than we often realise. Plus, she opens up about somet...

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed how some films don’t just scare you… they stay with you? Today, I’m joined by director Zak Hilditch , to talk about his new film We Bury The Dead , starring Daisy Ridley . It’s a zombie film with a twist, one that actually began before Covid, but took on a very different meaning once the world shut down. We talk about how early Daisy became involved, why certain s...

Send us Fan Mail   Binky Felstead on holidays, relationships and who really makes the decisions   On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Paul Marsh and co-host Casey Major Bunce (Major Mum Hacks) are joined by TV personality and former Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead for a refreshingly honest conversation about relationships, decision-making and holidays.  Binky reveals that she’s never act...

Send us Fan Mail   Kezia Gill: All On Red, 20 Years In the Making   Releasing an album is always a moment — but releasing one after two decades of hard work hits differently.  In this episode of The MarshyCast, Kezia Gill joins me on the day her new album All On Red lands. We talk about the inspiration behind the record, taking it on the road for her UK tour next month, and what it really takes to...

Send us Fan Mail  This week on The MarshyCast , I’m joined by actress Simone Lahbib and Ailsa Herd from Strathcarron Hospice for a powerful and deeply human conversation.  Simone speaks openly about the loss of her brother Stephen, who died of cancer at a young age while being cared for at Strathcarron Hospice. Alongside Ailsa, we explore what hospices really offer — not just medical care, but dig...

Send us Fan Mail UK country favourite Jade Helliwell joins me on The MarshyCast for a chat that’s as joyful as it is inspiring. Fresh from welcoming her baby boy Lance into the world, Jade reflects on an extraordinary period that’s seen her win Best Album and Best Female at the British Country Music Awards — while also releasing her powerful new album Rebegin. We talk motherhood, music, and moment...

Send us Fan Mail Spike Edney: Life on the Road with Queen, Portsmouth Roots & a 2026 Surprise On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sit down with Spike Edney , the musician best known for his years touring with Queen. Spike opens up about growing up in Portsmouth, how music first grabbed him, and how his career eventually led him onto the biggest stages in the world alongside one of rock...