Mark and Me Podcast

Last GoodbyeOn this episode we talk to Dave Lory. Dave Lory has worked in entertainment for over 35 years. Starting as a drummer and tour-manager, he rose to becoming a respected artist manager, record executive, and event producer working in rock, country and rap. Apart from Jeff Buckley, Lory helped guide the careers of the Allman Brothers, Courtney Love, and Duncan Sheik. As an executive at Mercury and Artemis Records he worked with Bon Jovi, KISS, Shania Twain, Def Jam, and Warren Zevon. His event productions include the New Music Seminar and the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards. He was a founding member of the Music Managers' Forum and has lectured in music business at William Patterson University and New York University. For the first time since Jeff Buckley's untimely death on May 29, 1997, his manager Dave Lory reveals what it was like to work with one of rock's most celebrated and influential artists. Go on the road and behind the scenes with Jeff, from the release of his debut EP Live at Sin-é to the second album Buckley never completed.This is an extremely intimate interview and we hope you enjoyPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/MarkandmeThe book Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to the Last Goodbye is out now

Devolver.On this episode we talk to Jamie Lenman, best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for underground heroes Reuben. Reuben released two albums with Xtra Mile and joined bands like Biffy Clyro, Fightstar and Billy Talent on tours around the UK and Europe. Upon their return, they founded their own label, Hideous Records, through which they released a live DVD documentary and their third, critically acclaimed album, ‘In Nothing We Trust’. In 2011, after over a year without playing any music, Lenman began working on an ambitious double solo album of folk/blues and thrash metal, which was released in 2013 to critical acclaim. After a dazzling live tour featuring a three-piece brass section, Lenman returned again to his illustration work and began recording new music with Prodigy and Idles producer Space in his Guildford hideout. He shortly signed with indie giants Big Scary Monsters and released his sophomore record 'Devolver' to widespread critical acclaim, following a lengthy and innovative pre-order campaign.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/MarkandmeThis interview goes in to great detail about Jamie's time with Reuben, his two solo albums and much more 'Devolver' is out now and stop reading this and go and listen/buy it right now

Prey at Night.On this episode we talk to Johannes Roberts. Johannes is a British film director, producer, and writer. Roberts wrote and directed the underwater thriller 47 Meters Down. It is the first fiction drama movie to be filmed almost entirely underwater. Robert most recently directed the sequel to the horror film The Strangers, entitled The Strangers: Prey at Night, starring Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Bailee Madison and Lewis Pullman. The film entered the US box office at #3 behind Black Panther and Disney's Wrinkle in Time. During this interview we discuss Roberts career to date and what its like to get in to the movie industry.3Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Black Site.On this episode we talk to Tom Paton. Tom is an internationally known, three-time Feature Film Director. He is also widely known for his Writing and Editing skills as well as diverse portfolio of work in the music and commercial sector. We discuss Pandorica, Redwood and Tom's new movie Black Site in great detail and what it takes to make a name for yourself in the movie industryPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Girl Power.On this episode we talk to Jessica Hynes. Known professionally as Jessica Stevenson until 2007 she was one of the creators, writers and stars of the British sitcom Spaced and has worked as a writer and actress for over two decades. Hynes has been nominated for a Tony, a Laurence Olivier Award, four BAFTAs (of which she has won one), and three British Comedy Awards (of which she has won two). On this episode we discuss growing up, the Royle Family, Spaced and her directing debut The FightPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Vote for PedroOn this episode we talk to Jon Heder. The American actor and producer discusses his debut from 2004 as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite. We also talk Blades of Glory and Jon's voice talents in the animated films Monster House and Surf's Up, as well as the Napoleon Dynamite animated series.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Stardust.On this episode we talk to IAMX and Kat Von D, IAMX born Chris Corner, is best known as the founder of the 90s trip-hop band, Sneaker Pimps, but in recent years he has built a reputation around his critically acclaimed dark wave performances which explore the complexities of mutation through sound, visual art and makeup. Tattoo artist, musician and entrepreneur Kat Von D appears on four tracks on IAMX’s new album Alive in New Light. and recently joined IAMX on stage to perform live music for the first time in her career. Chris and Kat discuss their background, life on tour, influences and much more in this very intimate interviewPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Rex.On this episode we talk to Megan Leavey the marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq. Megan discussed the course of her service, how she and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injured them, putting her life in jeopardy. We find out more about the recent movie of her life and what life has been like sincePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

The Ralph Report.On this episode we talk to American actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host Ralph Garman. Ralph talks to us all about his time spent as an entertainment reporter and impressionist for the Kevin and Bean morning show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM, co-hosting the Hollywood Babble-On podcast with Kevin Smith and his brand new podcast The Ralph ReportBe sure to check out the Ralph Report here https://theralphreport.com/Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Redwood.On this episode we talk to actor Mike Beckingham who is best known for the movies Redwood and Black Site . Mike talks to us all about trying to break into the movie industry and make a name for himself. This is a great insight to the film industry and just how far you have to go to make it.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme