The James Kennedy Podcast

Dr. Matthew Alford, a politics lecturer, discusses how the CIA and government influence Hollywood films to shape American image globally. He explains the roles of defense, CIA, and police in movie scripts, music industry influence, Bollywood, social media, and more.

Dr Dean Burnett is a neuro-scientist, a lecturer, a best selling author and a podcaster from South Wales. On this episode he chats with me about how the brain works, the role of emotions, neuroplasticity, social media, AI, evolution, the brains flaws, trauma, the interesting effect that music has on the brain, psychedelics and much more. A fascinating and fun conversation. Dean can be found at : www.deanburnett.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Radetzky is the singer in the German band, 'Blackout Problems'. On this episode, we chat about their brand new album 'Riot', mixing the personal and political through their lyrics, self producing, touring the UK after Brexit, their insane tour with Enter Shikari and Fever 333...and service stations! Blackout Problems can be found at : https://www.blackoutproblems.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Srećko Horvat is a Croatian philosopher, author and political activist. Here we chat about the clashing empires of the USA, Russia and China, AI, Europe, Günther Anders, Yanis Varoufakis, Julian Assange, Jeremy Corbyn, immigration, the left, the climate crisis, Kafka, what he's doing with the ISSA school on the island of Vis...and his surprising background in punk rock and our mutual love of Rage Against The Machine. It's a deep, broad and thought provoking conversation. Srećko can be found at : https://twitter.com/HorvatSreckoAnd more on ISSA is at : https://issa-school.org/Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk ⁠More about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Farrow has been a record label owner, artist manager, music publisher, tour booker and much more for over 30 years. He's the MD of the mighty Northern Music Company who currently represent Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia & Devin Townsend amongst many others. On this episode we chat about Andy's thoughts on how the music industry changed, the importance of touring, marketing, social media, AI, getting signed and lots of advice for DIY bands. Northern Music can be found at :www.northernmusic.co.ukPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Wicklund is an american singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band leader whose brand new album, The Prize is out this week. On this episode we chat about her rollercoaster career so far, the music industry, being independent, touring, art and writing her new album 'The Prize'. Hannah can be found at : https://www.instagram.com/hannahwicklundAnd 'The Prize' can be found at : https://shop.hannahwicklund.com/collections/musicPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Wilson is a multi New York Times best selling author, founder of the 'I Quit Sugar' movement, an international keynote speaker, a philosopher, a teacher, a minimalist, an explorer - host of the excellent WILD podcast and one of the Top 200 most influential authors in the world. She is the former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia & host of the first season of Australia's Masterchef, the most watched TV series show in the country's history. On this episode, we chat about the climate crisis, capitalism, sugar, recycling, meditation, hiking, reconnecting with nature and with ourselves, what really matters and how to live this one wild and precious life to its fullest - and just maybe save the planet in the process. Sarah's new book, 'This One Wild and Precious Life' is out now on Eye Books. Sarah can be found at : www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwern Gwynfil is the CEO of Yes Cymru, the campaign for Welsh Independence. On this episode we take a deep dive into the case for independence for Wales, what it would mean for the UK, the example of Slovenia and Iceland, how you can help - and much more! Yes Cymru can be found at : https://www.yes.cymruPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Donnelly is a Northern Irish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a member of The Levellers. On this episode, he chats with me about growing up in Northern Ireland, the music industry, joining The Levellers, songwriting, mental health, politics and music streaming as well as sharing some hilarious stories, advice for young bands and convincing me that it's time for a benevolent dictator. This was a fun and insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it. Dan Donnelly can be found at :https://www.instagram.com/dansonovagunPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie Poullain is the Bassist in the multi-platinum band, The Darkness. We chat about the band's 20th anniversary reissue of their album 'Permission to Land...Again', their upcoming tours & documentary as well as the music industry, the reality of life in a band and even a little politics. The Darkness can be found at : https://www.thedarknesslive.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore 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/tribe--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.