
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

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 18min
John Linger & Brandon Jacobs - Neils Children (Part Two)
The final part of the conversation with John Linger & Brandon Jacobs - Neils Children.Links:John's 'Not shit 2000's' playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DtDyls8UFlYuiEboU5dTp?si=4dw6yo05SKq_5qbcMnfHVQ ----------------------------------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 12, 2020 • 1h 30min
John Linger & Brandon Jacobs - Neils Children (Part One)
In the first part of their episode, John and Brandon discuss everything from the beginnings of the band and the Southend Scene with the Horrors to partying on tour with their Grandad.----------------------------------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 7, 2020 • 1h 25min
Ronnie Joice - Littl'ans
Ronnie comes on the podcast to tell his story of going from average indie kid in the crowd one day to being on tour with Babyshambles the next - plus plenty more anecdotes about the noughties scene in the UK and New York.----------------------------------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 30, 2020 • 52min
Laura Jean Marsh - Writer/Actor/Director - Giddy Stratospheres (Film)
Bonus Episode - Writer/Actor/Director Laura Jean Marsh comes on the podcast to talk about her upcoming film Giddy Stratospheres - set in and around the noughties indie scene - as well as her own experiences of that period with her band 'Screaming Ballerinas' and club night 'Dolly Rockers'.----------------------------------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 23, 2020 • 2h 44min
Luke Jenner - The Rapture
Luke Jenner, The Rapture frontman and life coach, discusses the noughties New York Scene, mental health, and his new career. They talk about the influence of sports, rock and roll, and artists like Bob Dylan. They reflect on tour experiences, recording a song for the Grand Theft Auto soundtrack, and the euphoria of creation. The chapter also explores their desire to see Vito again and the early days of their band.

Sep 17, 2020 • 1h 9min
Symren Gharial - Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster
After many mentions of Eighties Matchbox on previous episodes of the podcast, bassist Sym comes on to discuss his time in the band, his battle with addiction and his new project Primitive Ignorant.----------------------------------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.

Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 24min
Kate Jackson & Dorian Cox - The Long Blondes
After forming in Sheffield in 2003, The Long Blondes were soon tipped as the best unsigned band in the country. Lead singer Kate and guitarist/songwriter Dorian come on the podcast to talk about their time in the band and why they brought it to an end in 2008.----------------------------------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 27, 2020 • 1h 28min
Preston - The Ordinary Boys
Samuel Preston, former member of the Ordinary Boys and participant on Celebrity Big Brother, discusses his time in the band, his current life as a songwriter, and his experiences on the reality show. They also touch on topics such as breaking the mold in the music industry, recording in famous studios, the challenges of Spotify's payment model for artists, and their intense and uncomfortable experiences in the industry.

Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 6min
Sean McLoughlin - Comedian
Bonus Episode: For something a bit different, stand-up comedian Sean McLoughlin comes on the podcast to discuss his favourite bands and memories from the noughties era, as well as talking about his own career - including working and touring with Ricky Gervais. Links: Sean's Podcast - Sean & Eliot Read The Bible: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sean-eliot-read-the-bible/id1416893113?mt=2 Sean's stand-up show, Hail Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQwEum3WJQ&t=815s----------------------------------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 19, 2020 • 2h 3min
Ryan Jarman - The Cribs
Ryan is on the podcast as we take a further deep dive into the history of the Cribs.----------------------------------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.