
22 Grand Pod
Revisiting a heady era for British guitar music – 2001-2008 – via new interviews with the bands & people who were there.---------------------------------Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:Early access to any main pod episodes plus the following Patreon-only series: The 00's Deep Dive, Legend or Landfill, My Favourite 00's Songs & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 8, 2024 • 1h 55min
Russell Lissack - Bloc Party
Russell is on the podcast as we take a deep dive into the origins of Bloc Party, touring the world and announcing Oasis' split..----------------------------------22 Grand Pod Live with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgWCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.& more!Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2024 • 1h 19min
Dorian Dumont - The Teenagers
Dorian is on the podcast as we look back on how the band started as a 'joke', signing a record deal before having a rehearsal and why it came to an end.----------------------------------22 Grand Pod Live with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgWCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.& more!Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
Matt Swinnerton - The Rakes
Matt is on the podcast as we delve further into The Rakes history, why he moved to Germany and how he ended up being directed by Steven Spielberg in a trench..(Recorded 2023)----------------------------------Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.& more!Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 47min
Lukas Wooller - Maxïmo Park
Lukas is on the podcast as we take a look back at how the band started, how they became one of the most prominent bands of that 00's scene and why he chose to leave to Australia.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pk3JXTzh2Ok(Recorded 2023)----------------------------------22 Grand Pod LIVE with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgW Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.& more!Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ian Parton - The Go! Team
Ian is on the podcast as we discuss his alternative approach to making music in the 00s, why he had an album ready before he'd put a band together and how they were touring the world almost immediately.*Recorded late 2023----------------------------------22 Grand Pod LIVE with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgW Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.& more!Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
Luis Felber (Attawalpa)
Luis is on the podcast as we discuss the club nights and bands he put on back in the day, being in Jamie T's band, writing scores for TV & film and working with contemporary musicians.Check out his stuff here: https://linktr.ee/Attawalpa*recorded spring 2023----------------------------------22 Grand Pod LIVE with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgW Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 27min
Roger Sargent
Roger Sargent, music photographer and film director, discusses his journey into music photography, his close relationship with The Libertines, and directing a film about them in 2010. They also talk about living in London, the excitement of the Britpop music scene, working with hip hop stars, capturing unexpected shots in photography, and their determination to see The Libertines on tour in America.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Toby L - Rock Feedback/Transgressive Records
Toby L is on the podcast as we discuss his fascinating journey from interviewing the best bands around as a 15-year old to signing some of the best bands around to his own record label.(Recorded late 2022)----------------------------------22 Grand Pod LIVE with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgW Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2023 • 1h 4min
Cody Smyth - Photographer/Author: The Strokes - The First Ten Years
Cody is on the podcast as we discuss his friendship with The Strokes, life growing up in New York City and how he turned his hobby of taking photos of the band into a career and fantastic book. Check out his stuff here: https://linktr.ee/acesmyth----------------------------------22 Grand Pod LIVE with Jamie Reynolds and Conor McNicholas: https://shorturl.at/kSWgW Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are now creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Album: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite bands, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 54min
James Mullord - Babyshambles Manager/High Society Records
Guest James Mullord, Babyshambles Manager/High Society Records, discusses his route into becoming Babyshambles manager, his relationship with Pete Doherty, and going up against Rough Trade. The podcast also covers an impersonation scheme, film rights and connections, bizarre tour stories, dealing with separation, and reflecting on past mistakes and addiction.