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Time For Heroes
by Martin Morel
Time For Heroes is an interview based podcast with Musicians, Writers, Actors etc speaking about their careers and who they consider to have influenced them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Zoe Catterall (The Buoys)
Back with another episode, but I must warn you, there will be another spell without any episodes, as you may know I had surgery to remove skin cancer, which has included a skin graft covering almost half of the right hand side of my cheek, me being me thought I'd be back at it within a couple of...
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Bemz
My guest this week is Bemz, a Nigerian-born musician who moved to London and later to Scotland, detailing his experiences growing up, his musical influences, and the evolution of his career in the Scottish rap scene. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, leading to significant...
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Martin Morel as the guest!
A bit different this week as i sit in the hotseat and let Steve Nussbaum of The Fantastival Podcast grills me both on my heroes and on my fantasy festival line up! Wediscussed the journey of transitioning from a podcast listener to a podcaster, the challenges and persistence in booking guests…
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Simon Williams (The Samurai Seven)
This week on the podcast my guest is Simon Williams of The Samurai Seven, a band back after a 20 year hiatus, a new EP just released and a run of gigs supporting The Boo Radleys. We discussed Simon's early life and influences, exploring the local music scene and emotional investment in his local...
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Colin MacIntyre (Mull Historical Society)
My next guest on the podcast is the amazing Colin MacIntyre aka Mull Historical Society. The conversation covers the early influences and music scene in Glasgow, the birth of Mull Historical Society, debut single and radio play, signing with Rough Trade and Geoff Travis, touring with The Strokes...
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John Campbell (iC1's)
This week on the podcast I spoke to John Campbell of London band iC1's. The conversation covers the origins of iC1's, the band's influences, early beginnings, and the magic of their first rehearsal. It also delves into the challenges, recording of the 'Lowering the Tone' album (which subsequently...
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Danny McNamara (Embrace)
% years in the making i finally speak to Danny McNamara of Embrace, a band i've followed from the beginning in a career spanning 30 years so far! We discussed everything including his childhood, musical influences, struggles with OCD, and the band's journey through success, setbacks, and creative...
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Tom Bellamy (The Cooper Temple Cause & Losers)
Tom Bellamy was one sixth of The Cooper Temple Clause, one of the best british bands of the noughties, after 3 fantastic albums the band split and Tom focused on remixes before forming Losers with Paul Mullen and Eddy Temple Morris, since then Losers have released 3 studio albums an EP and last...
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Andy MacLeod
Andy MacLeod has done it all, he was initially in a band called The Pointy Birds (managed by a young Ricky Gervais) when the band folded he set up his own Record Label (Pointy Records) and along with previous guest Simon Williams ran Club Fandango, one of the most succesful indie club nights in…
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David Bothwell (Ocean Views)
Back after a while with David Bothwell, frontman of Ayrshire band, Ocean Views. We spoke about the bands career, which has spanned an EP and 2 albums, sometimes organised, sometimes chaotic, always energetic, the band have built lasting contacts throughout their career which has helped their...
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Smaller
Its been a while, had a few cancellations recently as is to be expected this time of year with festival season kicking in to full swing, episodes might be a bit intermittent for the time being ............. But here's a cracking episode with Steven Deary of Smaller! The conversation covers Steven...
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Brad Stalker (The Castros)
Kicking off Season 4 of the podcast is Brad Stalker, frontman of The Castros, who i had the pleasure of seeing supporting Kyle Falconer at King Tut's a few weeks back! What a fucking band, obviously listen to the episode first but then go buy tickets for their Liquid Rooms gig in Edinburgh on…
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Hue And Cry
This time out I speak to Scottish music royalty, Pat and Greg Kane of Hue And Cry, with a career spanning over 40 years we covered it all, from the early days in Coatbridge right up to now on the cusp of another album release, 'Everybody' is out on May 29th and you can pre-order it here: Official...
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Jason Bavanandan (Battle)
Battle are back! Straight from the heart of the noughties guitar scene and they play their first gig in 19 years at London,s The Water Rats on Friday 8th May alongside contemparies The Mardous and Dustin's Bar Mitzah! Get tickets below: Battle (comeback gig) and Dustin’s Bar Mitzvah with special...
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Dave McNally (Luna The Professor)
This week my guest is Dave McNally, and what a way to source a guest, his dad is a taxi driver who I had the pleasure of picking me up with my shopping, on that 5 minute journey he was telling me all about his son Dave and straight after that I contacted him straight away as I knew he had a story...
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Brian James O'Sullivan (Brido Hingwy)
This week I speak to Brian James O'Sullivan an actor on stage, musician and fellow podcaster, online he goes by the alias Brido Hingwy and he has created multiple comedic characters including Janice, Frank, Connor, Barbara Carmichael, David Glen and my personal favourite, Hilary. The conversation...
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Nick Endacott-Gibb
Nick Endacott-Gibb joins me to discuss his story, from adoption to discovering his biological father is a music icon, and everything in between! This journey has led him to form a duo with his cousin and this September he will also join The Best Of The Bee Gees on their UK tour. Check out all...
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Kerr Ayton (The High Flats)
This week I speak to Kerr Ayton, a work colleague, friend and Lead Guitarist in The High Flats, if you are a regular listener of the podcast you will know that I managed for the first 15 months of their career and spoke about them many times on the podcast, now finally Kerr is here to tell you…
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Suzi Quatro
On the podcast today I speak to Suzi Quatro who has a new album 'Freedom' out this Friday (March 27th) Suzi discusses her early years, musical upbringing, influences, and the Detroit music scene. She shares insights into her family dynamics, band formation, personal and professional challenges,...
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My Status Is Quo
I spoke to Kyle and Tom from My Status Is Quo, as the name suggests they are a Status Quo tribute band based in Lanarkshire, we spoke about their childhood influences, early exposure to music, formation of the band, and the challenges and experiences in school. Afterward we got into the bands…
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Margaux Regan
Margaux, an artist, singer, and songwriter, shares her journey from growing up in Switzerland and France to moving to Dublin and eventually London. She discusses her early introduction to music, her experiences with songwriting and guitar lessons, and the influences that shaped her musical style....
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Stephen Higgins
This time out I spoke to local artist Stephen Higgins, who releases his debut solo single 'I Guess That's It' on Friday 6th March. The conversation covers Stephen Higgins' early influences and ambitions, his musical journey, challenges faced, influential music, and the impact of Oasis on his...
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The Brook & The Bluff
I spoke to Nashville band The Brook & The Bluff ahead of their new album 'Werewolf' available here >>> The Brook & The Bluff – Dualtone Music Group which is out 06.03.26, with hints of CCR and Tom Petty as well as Jet and AC/DC, we spoke about the album recording process and upcoming tour of the…
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Keith Dion on the landmark legal case for Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell's estates
The conversation covers Keith Dion's early life in New Zealand, his entry into the San Francisco music scene, and his involvement in legal battles related to the rights of legacy artists. It explores the implications of a legal victory on performers' rights, digital streaming, and the music...
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James Walsh
In this engaging conversation, James Walsh, the frontman of Starsailor, reflects on his journey from a typical childhood in Lancashire to becoming a celebrated musician. He discusses his early influences, the formation of Starsailor, and the challenges of navigating fame and criticism. Walsh…
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Kula Shaker
In this engaging podcast episode, Martin Morel interviews members of Kula Shaker, Crispian Mills and Jay Darlington, discussing their new album 'Wormslayer' and reflecting on their musical journey. The conversation delves into their early influences, the dynamics of their band, experiences in the...
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Melanie Pain
In this engaging conversation, Melanie Pain, a French artist known for her work with Nouvelle Vague, shares her journey through music, from her chaotic childhood in Normandy to her successful career as a singer and songwriter. She discusses her influences, the unique experience of covering…
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Fat Salad
This week, we head to South East London to sit down with Fat Salad — a band built on brotherhood, graft, and the kind of shared history that gives their sound real bite. They take us back to the early days: the cramped rooms, the chaos, the spark that turned them into a proper BAND of BROTHERS.…
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Carl Alty (Joanna)
This week on Time For Heroes, I sat down with Carl Alty, drummer of cult band Joanna, who are finally unleashing their long‑awaited debut album Hello Flower on 5th December Hello Flower | Joanna —a staggering 35 years after it was first intended. Carl takes us back to the band’s beginnings: the…
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Bruce Breakey (Good Health Good Wealth)
From East London roots to sold-out rooms, Bruce Breakey of Good Health Good Wealth joins Time For Heroes to unpack the band’s genre-defying rise. We trace their journey from early influences and DIY ethos to commanding festival stages and turning social media into a sonic megaphone. With sharp…
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Amber-May
In this episode of Time For Heroes, I sat down with rising star Amber-May, an artist whose voice carries the weight of lived experience and the spark of fearless creativity. From a childhood spent travelling the globe to confronting the shadows of mental health struggles, Amber-May opens up about...
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The Clause
This time out I'm joined by Pearce McMenamin of Birmingham’s finest, The Clause, just days before the release of their long-awaited debut album. From schoolmates to stage-shakers, Pearce takes us through the band’s journey—supporting some absolute giants, earning their stripes with This Feeling,...
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Dave McCabe (The Zutons)
In this episode of Time For Heroes, I sat down with Dave McCabe, frontman of The Zutons and one of Liverpool’s most distinctive songwriting voices. Dave takes us on a wild ride through his musical journey, from early band days to penning the iconic track Valerie, later immortalised by Amy…
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False Futures
In this episode, I sat down with Mathew Conner, frontman of rising indie outfit False Futures, for a deep dive into the journey behind the music. From growing up on the outskirts of Hull, surrounded by grit and quiet ambition, to chasing dreams in the creative chaos of London, Mathew shares the...
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Tom Meighan
In this electrifying new episode, I spoke with former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan for a raw and revealing conversation. From the early days with Chris Karloff and the sonic birth of Kasabian, to Tom's troubles and the long road back, Tom opens up like never before. He talks about the backlash…
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Dan Jennings
And here's another one! In this episode of Time For Heroes, I sit down with Dan Jennings—a journalist, broadcaster, and now published author—whose career has danced across the airwaves and into the pages of music history. We explore: • Dan’s journey from BBC radio studios to podcasting success…
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Kris Boyle
Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode of Time For Heroes, I sit down with Kris Boyle, a man whose journey spans indie music, streetwear culture, and grassroots activism. From drumming with Scottish band The Twist to founding Dundee Sole, Kris has always marched to the beat of his own...
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Tom Vek
In this electrifying episode, I sit down with genre-defying musician and designer Tom Vek to explore the twists and turns of his unconventional career — from garage beginnings to cult acclaim. Tom opens up about his creative evolution, the six-year silence that led to his surprise album New...
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John Witherspoon
Welcome back troops! In this episode,I sit down with Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon, whose latest single You’re Alright dropped on August 8th You're Alright - John Witherspoon, offering a raw and resonant glimpse into modern melancholy and digital disconnection. With his upcoming...
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Newton Faulkner
Welcome back, it's been a while but with festival season and Oasis Live 25 it's been super busy, throw in a laptop change, change of editing software and before you know it weeks have went by but here we are, back with a shiny new episode with the fantastic Newton Faulkner. Back with a new album...
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Charlie McNichol (The Rolling People)
Apologies guys, this episode should've been out yesterday but Virgin decided to screw my wifi for a few days, meaning as well as not being able to watch TV or IPlayer on Glasto weekend, I also couldn't upload this chat with Charlie McNichol, frontman of Stockport band, The Rolling People, here it...
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Alex Spencer
Back again with a fantastic guest, Alex Spencer might be young in years but he is a wise lad as you'll hear in this chat, Since leaving school 2 years ago he has packed so much in making tv appearances on Sky Sports News and BBC as well as embarking on some massive supports as well as 2 headline...
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Dustin's Bar Mitzvah
A wee Friday episode of the podcast with Dave from Dustin's Bar Mitzvah who return this October firstly playing Justine's in Margate on the 17th Dustin's Bar Mitzvah MARGATE 17/10/2025 19:30 Tickets - Eventim before supporting The Paddingtons in London on the 25th, tickets available here Tickets:...
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Ross Stewart (The Mardous)
Hope you all enjoyed the crossover episode last week with RGM and Fantastival, deffo something we'll be doing again, be sure to check out both podcasts back catalogues if you like Time For Heroes! Anyway back again with another awesome guest and this time it's Ross Stewart of The Mardous, i...
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Time For Heroes x RGM x Fantastival
Something a bit different today, I hooked up with two of the finest podcasts around, Carl Maloney of the fantastic RGM Podcast, Stevie Nussbaum of the equally amazing Fantastival Podcast and myself sat down for a natter on why we do what we do, the highs and the lows and everything in between…
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Ryan McPhail
Last one of a five episode Easter extravaganza and its a cracker with Ryan McPhail, responsible for a lot of the artwork on the first two albums by The View, Ryan has plenty of tales of being around the band in the early days as well as Peter Doherty, Film sets and London terror attacks, Ryan is...
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Florentenes
Here's another episode to enjoy with your eggs, this time with Florentenes. Despite their youthful exterior, this is a band with incredible maturity, humility and passion, all aspects that have clearly perked up a lot of ears since the band arrived on the scene late 2023, after debut single…
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Vida
Vida are back, like a pheonix from the flames, Alloa's finest returned in 2023 with new single 'Different Storm' which I reviewed at th e time, since then they've went on to support Andrew Cushin, The Inspiral Carpets and most recently The Lathums, we spoke about all this plus their new single…
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The Pale White
It's Good Friday and it's release day for The Pale White, Second album 'The Big Sad' is out now, go check it out, but first listen to me chatting with frontman Adam Hope about loads of things from Newcastles's resurgence both on the football pitch and musically, the state of the music scene right...
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AmyJo Doherty
Well here's a little treat for you! As it's Easter i thought i'd release a little run of episodes, starting today up until Easter Monday, i'll be releasing a podcast a day, something to listen to while your eating your eggs! So here is the first with AmyJo Doherty, Peter's big sister and she…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Time For Heroes is an interview based podcast with Musicians, Writers, Actors etc speaking about their careers and who they consider to have influenced them.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Martin Morel
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Time For Heroes is an interview based podcast with Musicians, Writers, Actors etc speaking about their careers and who they consider to have influenced them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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