
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

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 9min
Alfie Jackson - The Holloways
Alfie joins the podcast from his home in Austria as we look back at where it all started for The Holloways, what it was like getting rave reviews in NME and why their momentum was brought to a standstill in 2008.(Recorded 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.

Jul 8, 2023 • 1h 40min
Tom Vek
Tom is on the podcast as we take a look back at his career so far and what inspired him to do something a bit different in the early 00's.(Recorded 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.

Jun 8, 2023 • 60min
Kieren Webster - The View
Kieren is on the podcast as we discuss recent gigs, how The View managed to produce 5 albums in 8 years and why he ended up playing demos to Pete Doherty on the Babyshambles tour bus back in the day.----------------------------------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.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ryan Needham - Yard Act
Ryan is on the podcast as we look back at his time in 00's bands, getting reviewed on teletext, being on tour with some of the biggest names of the time and how he came to be in one of the most revered new bands of today.(Recorded September 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.

Apr 8, 2023 • 1h 16min
Tom Denney - Help She Can't Swim
Tom is on the podcast as we take a look back at how the band formed in Southampton, why they chose not to play local shows, how they flirted with different scenes and why they've decided to re-form to play gigs this year - for which you can buy tickets here: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/help-she-can-t-swim ---------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.

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 5min
Richard Williams - Author - Fragments Of Youth
Guitarist turned author Richard is on the podcast to talk about his time in 00's band Absent Kid and how he came to releasing his own novel about a young band in the 90's - Fragments Of Youth - which you can buy here: https://t.co/TRXLtilpAA Richard's 00's band Absent Kid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsSoLpUTEDo ------ 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.

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 34min
Peter 'Wolfman' Wolfe
Peter Wolfe, known for writing the song 'For Lovers' and collaborating with Pete Doherty and Mick Jagger, talks about his life before the 00's, writing the hit song, and how he met famous musicians. They also discuss his experience with drugs and the music scene in the 90s, as well as his relationships with Pete Doherty and Mick Jagger. The podcast delves into the dynamics of their relationships, health struggles, and their decision to release unconventional songs. They also mention a funny phone call mix-up with Mick Jagger and their plans for releasing new music and collaborating with other musicians.

Jan 9, 2023 • 37min
Sal Gig Junkie: Photographer - The Libertines, The Cribs & more.
Sal is on the podcast as we look back at how her career as a gig photographer started at an eventful Babyshambes/Libertines gig in Stoke, how she ended up taking photos at Oasis' last ever show and how she's gained experience in different types of professional photography.Check out her stuff here: https://www.gigjunkie.co.uk/ ----------------------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, 2022 • 1h 26min
Hugo White - The Maccabees
Hugo is on the podcast as we look back at where it all began for The Maccabees, how he moved into production and why Latchmere is still as relevant in his life today as it ever was. Watch the extended YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXjHXY7UrCg (Pod pic taken by previous guest Guy Eppel)----------------------------------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.

Nov 18, 2022 • 31min
World Cup Special: Daniel Reid (eyesonlegs) - Producer of Cup For The Cupboard (David Earl & Joe Wilkinson)
Musician/producer Daniel is on the podcast as we discuss his involvement with David Earl & Joe Wilkinson's World Cup Song - Cup for the Cupboard - as well as his own story of being in a 00's band who were driven around the country by Nick Grimshaw but couldn't escape the shadow of Keane..Listen to Cup for the Cupboard here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1msU7jGTZyxrU7F1mOpIuc?si=54021a1155eb4230----------------------------------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.