

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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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 14min
#26 - Peter Phillips - Exposing The Rulers Of The World
Peter Phillips has been a Professor of Political Sociology at Sonoma State University since 1994, he is a former Director of Project Censored and a former President of the Media Freedom Foundation. He is also a multi-award winning, highly acclaimed author and it is his 2017 book 'Giants - The Global Power Elite' which we discuss on this episode. Praised by Noam Chomsky and Abby Martin, the book names the 389 individuals who Peter considers to be 'the Elite' and explains how the various arms of power and influence interconnect via revolving doors and groups such as the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Atlantic Council, the Bilderberg Group, the WEF & others. It's fascinating, mind-blowing and terrifying stuff. 'Giants' can be found at : https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4097-giantsSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk Please subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week! More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2022 • 39min
#25 - Frank Turner - Life, balance, punk, being kind & never stopping
On this episode, Frank Turner stops by to chat about work life balance, his relentless work ethic, punk, the music industry, Tik Tok and being kind. We also discuss his latest album, the awesome 'FTHC' which reached Number One on the UK album charts, his upcoming tour plans and what's next. 'FTHC' is available everywhere now and Frank's latest tour dates can be found at : https://frank-turner.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2022 • 54min
#24 - Kevin Brennan MP - Music streaming, Labour & Rock'n'Roll
Kevin Brennan is the Labour MP for Cardiff West and a member of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Select Committee. He is a staunch supporter of the campaign for fairer remuneration for musicians in the streaming age and fights many causes for the creative industries from within parliament. On this episode we chat about the campaign for fairer pay for musicians, an MP's relationship with their constituents, the current state of the Labour Party and Kevin's own music career. You can follow Kevin at : https://twitter.com/KevinBrennanMPSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h
#23 - Rosie Wilby - The Breakup Monologues
Rosie Wilby is a comedian, singer songwriter & author, whose career has also spanned TV, Radio & music journalism. She is the host of the award winning Podcast, The Breakup Monologues and is the author of two books, her latest also entitled 'The Breakup Monologues'. On this episode we discuss the book, Rosie's adventures in writing it, how she became the Queen of Breakups, comedy and why heartbreak might actually be good for you! 'The Breakup Monologues' is out now and can be found at : https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologuesSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2022 • 48min
#22 - Tim Brennan - Brexit & touring the EU
Tim Brennan is a multi-camera vision director for artists such as Lady Gaga, Peter Gabriel, Madonna & The Who and is also the man behind the CARRY ON TOURING Campaign which is urging the government to implement visa free travel around the EU for UK touring artists & their crew. Tim's petition gathered over 280 thousand signatures and has been debated in Parliament. On this episode, Tim explains what the issues are for UK musicians touring Europe, the campaign to change it and the dreaded Carnet. You can support Carry On Touring at : https://www.carryontouring.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2022 • 52min
#21 - Maggi Savin-Baden - Digital immortality, hybrid humans & the future
Maggi Savin-Baden is a Professor of Education at Worcester University as well as the author of a staggering 21 books and over 60 peer reviewed journals. On this fascinating episode we chat about digital immortality, hybrid humans, robotics, artificial reality, digital afterlife, the education system and the future. Maggi can be found at : https://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 55min
#20 - Nathan Stilwell - My Death My Decision - Assisted Dying
On this episode we're discussing the issue of 'assisted dying' with Nathan Stilwell from the campaign group, 'My Death My Decision'. Nathan explains what assisted dying is, argues the case for why it should be legal in the UK & what the obstacles are to that happening. 'My Death My Decision' can be found at : https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 18min
#19 - Steve Rolles - Should drugs be legalised?
Steve Rolles is the senior policy analyst at Transform - a charity that campaigns for a radical change to Drug Policy. He has been campaigning on this issue since 1998 and regularly features on mainstream TV & print media to argue the case for the legalisation of drugs. On this episode we discuss why the current system doesn't work, why legalisation is the solution and what that would look like in practice. This was a fascinating conversation that will challenge many preconceptions. Transform can be found at : https://transformdrugs.org Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!Check out my music page at : https://linktr.ee/makeangerMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2022 • 58min
#18 - Zehrah Hasan - Refugees & immigration - the law & the reality
Zehrah Hasan is an immigration, asylum & public law barrister, previously at Garden Court Chambers, now working as the Advocacy Director at the Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants. On this broad ranging episode, Zehrah explains asylum law, the true reality for refugees in the UK, our colonial legacy, why things are getting worse & what we can do about it. The JCWI can be found at : https://www.jcwi.org.ukAnti Raids are at : https://antiraids.netZehrah is on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/zedhas3Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!Check out my music page at : https://linktr.ee/makeangerMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 7min
#17 - Metalidads - Metal, mental health & fatherhood
Trystan Huw Clarke (aka Daddy Huw) is one of the founders of 'Metalidads' - a support community who use rock and metal as a vessel to get dads talking and break the taboo of men's mental health. We discuss the importance of men being able to talk about their problems, masculinity, fatherhood, mental health, the great work being done by Metalidads and of course, heavy metal. We also get a taste of Huw's impressive ACDC impression. Check out the Metalidads at : https://linktr.ee/metalidadsSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.