The James Kennedy Podcast

Nadia Whittome is the Labour MP for Nottingham East. She is the youngest member of parliament, having been elected at the age of 23. Here, she talks with me about the Labour Party, activism, climate change, the cost of living crisis, Jeremy Corbyn and hope. You can follow Nadia on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/NadiaWhittomeMPSupport 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.

Sean Smith is the co-host of the Sappenin' Podcast and singer in the Blackout & Raiders. On this episode, Sean chats about Fred Durst, the Blackout reunion show at Download 2023, his new band 'Raiders', ADHD, Pretty Vicious and is brutally honest about the music industry, the realities of being in a band & his friendship with Ian Watkins from Lost Prophets. It's a fascinating conversation. Check out Sean's brilliant Sappenin' podcast at :https://podlink.to/SappeninPodSupport 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.

Nathan Paul Southern is a security analyst, consultant & investigative journalist who focuses on global security, organised crime, trafficking networks, terrorism and the relationship between organised crime & state government. In this mind-blowing chat we discuss cyber slavery, drug cartels, people trafficking, Tiger farms, money laundering and the government's role in it all. Nathan's exposé travels from Laos, Cambodia, China, Russia, Albania & Afghanistan to the streets of London, New York & Dublin. This is important stuff, I hope you enjoy it. Nathan Paul Southern can be found at:www.twitter.com/nathanPsouthern and Lindsey Kennedy can be found at : www.twitter.com/lindsAkennedySupport 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.

Anna Bird is the CEO of European Movement UK - a cross-party pressure group that campaigns to reverse the damage done by Brexit. On this episode we discuss the Leave campaign, the damage done by Brexit, did Russia have an influence, Nigel Farage and what we can do to start undoing the damage. European Movement can be found at : www.europeanmovement.co.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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Wall is a member of the campaign group 'REPUBLIC' and chairs the group 'Labour For a Republic'. On this episode, Nick lays the case for abolishing the Monarchy and having an elected Head of State. We discuss costs, power, tourism, secrecy, democracy and a better model for the future. I also ramble about online trolls and having an incurable cold. 'Republic' can be found at : https://www.republic.org.uk and 'Labour For a Republic' can be found at : https://labourforarepublic.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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Phillips has been a Professor of Political Sociology at Sonoma State University since 1994, he is a former Director of Project Censored and a former President of the Media Freedom Foundation. He is also a multi-award winning, highly acclaimed author and it is his 2017 book 'Giants - The Global Power Elite' which we discuss on this episode. Praised by Noam Chomsky and Abby Martin, the book names the 389 individuals who Peter considers to be 'the Elite' and explains how the various arms of power and influence interconnect via revolving doors and groups such as the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Atlantic Council, the Bilderberg Group, the WEF & others. It's fascinating, mind-blowing and terrifying stuff. 'Giants' can be found at : https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4097-giantsSupport 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY 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.

On this episode, Frank Turner stops by to chat about work life balance, his relentless work ethic, punk, the music industry, Tik Tok and being kind. We also discuss his latest album, the awesome 'FTHC' which reached Number One on the UK album charts, his upcoming tour plans and what's next. 'FTHC' is available everywhere now and Frank's latest tour dates can be found at : https://frank-turner.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.

Kevin Brennan is the Labour MP for Cardiff West and a member of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Select Committee. He is a staunch supporter of the campaign for fairer remuneration for musicians in the streaming age and fights many causes for the creative industries from within parliament. On this episode we chat about the campaign for fairer pay for musicians, an MP's relationship with their constituents, the current state of the Labour Party and Kevin's own music career. You can follow Kevin at : https://twitter.com/KevinBrennanMPSupport 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.

Rosie Wilby is a comedian, singer songwriter & author, whose career has also spanned TV, Radio & music journalism. She is the host of the award winning Podcast, The Breakup Monologues and is the author of two books, her latest also entitled 'The Breakup Monologues'. On this episode we discuss the book, Rosie's adventures in writing it, how she became the Queen of Breakups, comedy and why heartbreak might actually be good for you! 'The Breakup Monologues' is out now and can be found at : https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologuesSupport 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.

Tim Brennan is a multi-camera vision director for artists such as Lady Gaga, Peter Gabriel, Madonna & The Who and is also the man behind the CARRY ON TOURING Campaign which is urging the government to implement visa free travel around the EU for UK touring artists & their crew. Tim's petition gathered over 280 thousand signatures and has been debated in Parliament. On this episode, Tim explains what the issues are for UK musicians touring Europe, the campaign to change it and the dreaded Carnet. You can support Carry On Touring at : https://www.carryontouring.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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejameskennedypodcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.