Talking About...

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Talking About...

Music. It makes the world go round, it's imbedded in our lives.Whether your taste was shaped from your parent’s record collection, friend’s mixtapes, or the latest hits from the radio, these artists form important memories, they make you sing, laugh, cry and dance.Talking About… podcast was formed from an idea by two lifelong friends, James Gentle & Phil Reynolds' love of the band REM and along with fellow friend Gareth Norman has evolved in to a regular look in to all music both old and new.Each episode will take a deep-ish yet light hearted dive into the history of a different band or artist. We'll discuss our take on their footprint in history whilst discussing how they've played a part in our lives...or not.There’s lots of lists, laughs, guests and games! We even throw in a Spotify playlist for you to listen to our favourite tracks from each episode.

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    Talking About...Blur

    This week we’re on British shores focusing on Blur. Possible the biggest band of the britpop era and beyond.Recorded in June ‘25, James gets all doe-eyed over Damon. Phil reveals his thoughts on britpop and Gareth shares his fondness for Graham Coxon!And as ever, Phil provides the questions to the lyric game, but will the title cut the mustard?All this and more! Plus check out our awesome Blur playlist to get you in the mood!Enjoy!!!Contact: [email protected]

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    Talking about...Nirvana

    Yes! Recorded in June 2025, next up on the Talking About journey...NIRVANA!!!This band had a huge influence on us as well as millions around the world. They changed music forever and are arguably one of the most important bands of the last 40 years.We dive into how that happened and ask the question, what would Nirvana sound like now if they were still together?We have no guest this week but the recruitment team have been on fine form and delved into the transfer market to make one of the smartest transfers since Eric Cantona joined Manchester United from Leeds back in the early nineties.  Gareth (our guest from Episode 1) impressed us so much that we’ve recruited him as co-host to help us turn the podcast world on its head!So James and Gareth will battle it out in the lyrics game again and there is plenty of tomfoolery to match!We hope you enjoy! 🤘PS. we’ve made another playlist for you! 😘Contact: [email protected]

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    Talking about... R.E.M.

    Recorded in 2024, our first episode was designed to be the start of a weekly look at a guests life through the eyes of the music of the band R.E.M.Our first guest is a long time friend of ours, Gareth Norman, a man who's beard is as great as his love for R.E.M.We take a look into his life through music. From his Dad's record collection to his introduction to R.E.M. From his childhood to the present day, we'll discover what R.E.M. means to him and what his favourite albums and tracks are.James and Gareth also face off in a lyrics game for the ages, who will be crowned the champion?Take a listen and find out.As a little cheeky bonus we've done an R.E.M. playlist on Spotify. 15 of our favourite tracks for you to enjoy. Contact: [email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Music. It makes the world go round, it's imbedded in our lives.Whether your taste was shaped from your parent’s record collection, friend’s mixtapes, or the latest hits from the radio, these artists form important memories, they make you sing, laugh, cry and dance.Talking About… podcast was formed from an idea by two lifelong friends, James Gentle & Phil Reynolds' love of the band REM and along with fellow friend Gareth Norman has evolved in to a regular look in to all music both old and new.Each episode will take a deep-ish yet light hearted dive into the history of a different band or artist. We'll discuss our take on their footprint in history whilst discussing how they've played a part in our lives...or not.There’s lots of lists, laughs, guests and games! We even throw in a Spotify playlist for you to listen to our favourite tracks from each episode.

HOSTED BY

James Gentle, Phil Reynolds and Gareth Norman

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