The James Kennedy Podcast

James Kennedy
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Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 13min

#41 - Peredur Ap Gwynedd - Pendulum

As well as being the guitarist in the band 'Pendulum', Peredur Ap Gwynedd has also toured with Natalie Imbruglia, Anastasia and many others.  In this chat, we talk about his amazing career, life as a session musician, advice for other musicians, touring, guitar gear and of course, the obligatory digression into politics, welsh independence, Brexit and more! Perry can be followed on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/perryguitar666Please 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/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 49min

#40 - Mark Chadwick - The Levellers - Politics, protest & art

Mark Chadwick is the singer and songwriter in The Levellers. On this episode, Mark keeps it real about politics, anarchy, protest, democracy, the power of art, the music industry & the bands longevity. The Levellers official site is at : https://www.levellers.co.uk  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/jameskennedyuk  And check out my music page at :  www.youtube.com/c/jameskennedystuff  Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe  This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 51min

#39 - Tim Spector - Food truths & 5 steps for a healthy life

Professor Tim Spector is an epidemiologist, a leading scientist in understanding the gut microbiome, a best selling author & food writer, founder of the Zoe company and one the top 100 most cited scientists in the world. In this episode, Tim explains the gut microbiome & why it's so vitally important to our health and busts some popular myths about nutrition, meat, milk, alcohol & orange juice. He explains why coffee & wine can be good for you and shares his 5 simple steps to a healthier relationship with food. We also talk about his Zoe company and his latest book 'Food For Life - The New science of Eating Well'. Tim can be found at :www.tim-spector.co.uk and at www.instagram.com/tim.spector  The Zoe program is at : https://joinzoe.com  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/jameskennedyuk  And check out my music page at :  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe  This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 57min

#38 - Luke Ambler - Andy's Man Club - Men's mental health

#ItsOkToTalkLuke Ambler is the co-founder of the men's mental health charity, Andy's Man Club, formed in 2016. On this episode we talk about exactly what IS Andy's Man Club, some shocking truths about men's mental health, why it's still such a taboo subject, how men can find their nearest club. Luke also shares some brilliant tips and advice for changing your habits including sleep, exercise, hydration, meditation and...cold showers. If you, or someone you know is struggling, please visit Andy's Man Club at : www.andysmanclub.co.ukPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at :  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskenneyukMore 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/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 16min

#37 - Benji Webbe - Skindred & Dubwar

Benji Webbe is the singer in the bands Skindred and Dubwar, a songwriter, DJ & TV personality from Newport, South Wales. On this episode, we chat about the reality of touring, the music business, life lessons, Snot, ghosting, his fashion, advice for bands and what he really finds most rewarding. Benji can be found at : www.instagram.com/bmasterdred  Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!  Support the podcast at :  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskenneyuk More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe  This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 11, 2023 • 53min

#36 - Stella Assange - Free Julian Assange

Stella Assange is the wife and lawyer of Julian Assange - founder of Wikileaks. On this episode Stella describes Julian's worrying current state in Belmarsh prison, brings us up to date on where things are at with his case and explains how this is not a legal battle but a political and cultural one.  Stella can be followed at : www.twitter.com/stella_assange  And the links mentioned throughout our chat are as follows :  Resources, fundraisers & updates can be found at : www.dontextraditeassange.com  The event on February 11th in London is at: https://dontextraditeassange.com/events/night-carnival-for-assange  Also check out :  https://ithaka.movie www.versobooks.com/books/3949-the-trial-of-julian-assange www.plutobooks.com/9780745347615/secret-power  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/jameskennedyuk  And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe  This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 6min

#35 - Jayce Lewis - Major labels, cascading luck & Darth Vader

Jayce Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer & performer from Bridgend, South Wales. On this episode we chat about Jayce's insane musical journey including a major record deal with EMI, the crash of the music industry, being huge in Asia, luck, remixing Rammstein and being friends with Gary Numan, Richard Dawkins and David Prowse (aka Darth Vader!). You can check out Jayce at : www.jaycelewis.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More 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/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 18min

#34 - Aled Clifford - Henry's Funeral Shoe

Aled Clifford is the singer & guitarist in the band, Henry's Funeral Shoe. On this episode we chat about the band's history, the music industry, independence, stage fright, the realities of touring, his virtuoso drummer & brother, putting family first & what's coming up. HFS can be found at :  www.facebook.com/henrysfuneralshoe  Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk Please subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!  More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe  This is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 59min

#33 - Charlie Kronick - Greenpeace / Climate change & solutions

Charlie Kronick is a Senior Programme Advisor at Greenpeace UK. He has worked in the fields of environment and development as an activist, campaigner and writer for nearly three decades. Here, he explains the current state of the climate emergency & we also talk about food, waste, the population, recycling, hope & solutions. Greenpeace UK are at :www.greenpeace.org.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More 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/tribeThis is a Movement#climatechange #greenpeace #recycling #explained #interview #waste #solar #politics--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 57min

#32 - Brian Slagel - Metal, advice for bands, music industry & luck

Brian Slagel is the CEO of Metal Blade Records, the label he founded in 1982 with early releases by Metallica and Slayer. Today the roster includes Behemoth, Killswitch Engage, Cannibal Corpse, GWAR, Whitechapel & literally pages more. Brian is an important and influential figure in the metal world and on this episode he talks with me about metal, the music industry, streaming, advice for bands, how to succeed, the power of luck and what all successful bands have in common. He also chats about Grunge, Alice in Chains and his love of the Manic Street Preachers. Metal Blade Records can be found at :www.metalblade.com/usSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukPlease subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week!More 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/tribeThis is a Movement--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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