

The James Kennedy Podcast
James Kennedy
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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Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
#65 - Zack Polanski - The Green Party for a better future
Zack Polanski is the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. We chat about the Green Party's policies for the NHS, the cost of living crisis, energy, housing, immigration, tax, Universal Basic Income, the climate and much more. We also discuss the problems within the Labour Party, Israel and Gaza, the state of the country after 14 years of Tory rule and why we desperately need change at the next election. The Green Party can be found at : https://greenparty.org.ukPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2024 • 33min
#64 - Mikey Doling - Snot, Channel Zero and Woyote
Mikey Doling is a guitarist, songwriter and producer known for playing in the bands Snot, Channel Zero, Soulfly and Woyote as well producing countless bands throughout his career. We chat about Mikey's thoughts on the music industry, the difference between the US and European rock music scenes, he shares inside stories about Channel Zero and Snot and we talk about his latest release and upcoming shows with his new band Woyote. Mikey can be followed at : www.instagram.com/mikeydolingPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2024 • 44min
#63 - Mother Mother - Grief Chapter, art & Tik Tok
Ryan Guldemond is the singer, guitarist and producer in the Canadian indie rock band, 'Mother Mother'. We chat about the band's latest album 'Grief Chapter', writers block, songwriting, staying true to your art, going viral on Tik Tok, AI, the music industry and their current world tour. Mother Mother can be followed at : www.instagram.com/mothermothermusicPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2024 • 45min
#62 - Sarah Wilkinson - Palestine Action
Sarah Wilkinson is an British activist who began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before branching into journalism and editing. She has been a supporter of Palestine for 50 years, and a vocal pro-active campaigner since the First Intifada - here she speaks with me as an activist with Palestine Action, a direct action group campaigning for a free Palestine. We talk about Palestine Action's success in closing down several Elbit arms factories, why and how direct action works, the Netzarim Corridor, the Israel lobby, protest, a harrowing update on the current situation in Gaza and how you can help. Palestine Action can be found at : https://twitter.com/Pal_actionAnd Sarah can be found at : https://twitter.com/swilkinsonbcPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 9min
#61 - Matthew Alford - The CIA and Hollywood
Dr. Matthew Alford, a politics lecturer, discusses how the CIA and government influence Hollywood films to shape American image globally. He explains the roles of defense, CIA, and police in movie scripts, music industry influence, Bollywood, social media, and more.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
#60 - Dr Dean Burnett - the brain, emotions, evolution & mental health
Dr Dean Burnett is a neuro-scientist, a lecturer, a best selling author and a podcaster from South Wales. On this episode he chats with me about how the brain works, the role of emotions, neuroplasticity, social media, AI, evolution, the brains flaws, trauma, the interesting effect that music has on the brain, psychedelics and much more. A fascinating and fun conversation. Dean can be found at : www.deanburnett.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 46min
#59 - Mario Radetzky & Blackout Problems bring the Riot
Mario Radetzky is the singer in the German band, 'Blackout Problems'. On this episode, we chat about their brand new album 'Riot', mixing the personal and political through their lyrics, self producing, touring the UK after Brexit, their insane tour with Enter Shikari and Fever 333...and service stations! Blackout Problems can be found at : https://www.blackoutproblems.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
#58 - Srecko Horvat - Empire, Europe, AI, the future & punk rock
Srećko Horvat is a Croatian philosopher, author and political activist. Here we chat about the clashing empires of the USA, Russia and China, AI, Europe, Günther Anders, Yanis Varoufakis, Julian Assange, Jeremy Corbyn, immigration, the left, the climate crisis, Kafka, what he's doing with the ISSA school on the island of Vis...and his surprising background in punk rock and our mutual love of Rage Against The Machine. It's a deep, broad and thought provoking conversation. Srećko can be found at : https://twitter.com/HorvatSreckoAnd more on ISSA is at : https://issa-school.org/Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2024 • 51min
#57 - Andy Farrow - Music Industry insights for 2024
Andy Farrow has been a record label owner, artist manager, music publisher, tour booker and much more for over 30 years. He's the MD of the mighty Northern Music Company who currently represent Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia & Devin Townsend amongst many others. On this episode we chat about Andy's thoughts on how the music industry changed, the importance of touring, marketing, social media, AI, getting signed and lots of advice for DIY bands. Northern Music can be found at :www.northernmusic.co.ukPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 3min
#56 - Hannah Wicklund - 'The Prize' of independence
Hannah Wicklund is an american singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band leader whose brand new album, The Prize is out this week. On this episode we chat about her rollercoaster career so far, the music industry, being independent, touring, art and writing her new album 'The Prize'. Hannah can be found at : https://www.instagram.com/hannahwicklundAnd 'The Prize' can be found at : https://shop.hannahwicklund.com/collections/musicPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.