thebrassmonkeyspodcast

The Brass Monkeys Podcast

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Three brass banding friends, chat about their experiences with occasional guests about the up and downs from the only hobby you can get sacked from.

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 35 03.07.2026

More Monkey banding chit chat and a plea for help.

Episode 34 Whit Friday 19.06.2026

The monkeys give a short review of the greatest free show, The Whit Friday Marches.

Episode 33 John Powell Interview PT2 05.06.2026

Brass Monkey reporter, Steve with his second installment interview with John Powell. 

Episode 32 Euphonium Player John Powell Interview Part 1 22.05.2026

Brass Monkey roaming reporter, Steve chats to Euphonium player John Powell for the first part of his interview about his playing career and how he got started.

Episode 31 08.05.2026

The boys are back together for more banding chit chat.

Episode 30 24.04.2026

More Brass Monkey brass band chit chat.

Episode 29 10.04.2026

The Brass Monkeys indulge in more brass banding conversation.

Episode 28 The Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships 27.03.2026

The Monkeys, take the long trip from North Wales to South Wales for the annual Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships in Swansea. With interviews from players, conductors and a representative from Brass Bands Wales. Concluding in a general discussion on the struggle the North Wales bands have every year making the trip from North to South.  

Episode 27 Review from Blackpool Winter Gardens 13.03.2026

The Brass Monkeys, review the recent North West Regional Brass Band Championships in Blackpool and look ahead to the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea.

Episode 26 Paul Norley 27.02.2026

Brass Monkey, Doug puts the questions to his former army friend, conductor & adjudicator Paul Norley.

Episode 25-Part 2 13.02.2026

The second part of our interview with E flat bass player Colin Sneade and bass trombonist Douglas Hayter. 

Episode 24 Part 1 30.01.2026

The brass monkeys chat to E flat bass player Colin Sneade and Bass trombonist, Douglas Hayter in part 1, exploring their careers and involvement in the Salvation Army. 

Episode 23 16.01.2026

The Monkeys chat about the year ahead and what they plan to do.

Episode 22 Interview with Robert Burnett 02.01.2026

Brass monkey Steve, interviews Euphonium / Conductor, Robert Burnett on his playing and conducting career.

Episode 21 Interview with Wayne Coddington 19.12.2025

The Brass Monkeys go all international, interviewing via a whats app internet call with our great school friend and bandsman, Wayne Coddington who now plays his euphonium for his local bands in New Zealand. 

Episode 20 Craig Roberts Interview 05.12.2025

The Brass Monkeys, take part in a very interesting interview with Craig Roberts, discussing his musical journey and his passion for brass banding including ideas to promote are fantastic hobby. 

Episode 19 Jamie Duncan Interview 21.11.2025

Brass monkey, Steve in his role as roving reporter quizzes bass player / conductor Jamie Duncan about his playing and conducting career.

Episode 18 An Interview with Russell Gray 07.11.2025

The Brass Monkeys, have another great interview, with Russell Gray.

Episode 17 Interview with Dr Brett Baker 24.10.2025

The Brass Monkeys quiz trombonist Dr Brett Baker on his playing and conducting career and what he is currently doing. 

Episode 16 - More banding chit chat. 10.10.2025

More banding chit chat, including a brief history of North Wales Holywell Brass Band.

Episode 15-The National Brass Band Finals 26.09.2025

Brass Monkey reporter and co host Ste reports on the the bands who competed in the National Brass Band finals in Cheltenham, where three North Wales bands competed against the countries best.

Episode 14 The Open & National Finals 12.09.2025

The Monkeys chat about the recent British Open and discuss the three North Wales bands competing at the weekends National Brass Band finals in Cheltenham.

Episode 13 Welsh National Eisteddfod 29.08.2025

The Brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.

Summer Break 15.08.2025

The brass monkeys take a short summer break, but will be back soon with more brass band related stuff and interviews.

The Three Questions 01.08.2025

The brass monkeys, finally get around to answering the three questions.

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