The James Kennedy Podcast

Ryan Guldemond is the singer, guitarist and producer in the Canadian indie rock band, 'Mother Mother'. We chat about the band's latest album 'Grief Chapter', writers block, songwriting, staying true to your art, going viral on Tik Tok, AI, the music industry and their current world tour. Mother Mother can be followed at : www.instagram.com/mothermothermusic 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 : @jameskennedystuff Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe #tiktok #tiktokviral #ai #songwriting #musicindustry #interview #podcast #writersblock #art #band #indierock

Sarah Wilkinson is an British activist who began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before branching into journalism and editing. She has been a supporter of Palestine for 50 years, and a vocal pro-active campaigner since the First Intifada - here she speaks with me as an activist with Palestine Action, a direct action group campaigning for a free Palestine. We talk about Palestine Action's success in closing down several Elbit arms factories, why and how direct action works, the Netzarim Corridor, the Israel lobby, protest, a harrowing update on the current situation in Gaza and how you can help. Palestine Action can be found at : www.twitter.com/pal_action And Sarah can be found at : www.twitter.com/swilkinsonbc 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

#hollywood #foreignpolicy #propaganda #military #declassified Dr Matthew Alford is a lecturer in politics at Bath University, an author, documentary film maker and a leading authority on the governments relationship with Hollywood. In this episode we chat about how Chomsky's Propaganda Model applies to movie making in maintaining America's image both at home and around the world using real examples from movies such as Top Gun, American Sniper, Hulk, Independence Day, Meet The Parents and Iron Man. Matthew explains how the department of defense, the CIA and the police all have roles in shaping the scripts and the production of movies so that they conform to the preferred narrative of american foreign policy and domestic propaganda. We also chat about the music industry, Bollywood, social media and much more. Matthew Alford can be found at : https://drmattalford.substack.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFfPcW_KMArhjNb0zmO1PA 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe #topgun #johnwayne #americansniper #clinteastwood #government #hulk #cia #bollywood #meettheparents #ironman #noamchomsky #chomsky #politicalpodcast #journalism #investigation #movieexplained

Lee Camp interviews UK Rock musician, author & podcaster, James Kennedy for Mint Press. The talk about politics in music, conspiracy theorists, the music industry, protest, revolution, the state of the world, censorship and much more. Follow James Kennedy on Instagram at @jameskennedyuk

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.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

James Kennedy quickly interviewed Jeremy Corbyn outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London last week to talk about the case of Julian Assange and his appeal against extradition to the US. Follow James Kennedy on Instagram at @jameskennedyUK

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.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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. Let me know what you think in the comments. Srećko can be found at : www.twitter.com/horvatsrecko And 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/jameskennedyuk⁠ And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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.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 : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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 : www.instagram.com/hannahwicklund 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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/jameskennedyuk 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 : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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/dansonovagun 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

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.cymru 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

'We Three' are an Alt Pop band from Oregon, USA comprised of three siblings - Manny, Bethany and Joshua Humlie. They were the 2018 semi-finalists of America's Got Talent and have built a large and passionate global audience with their viral videos and songs that tackle issues including mental health, gender identity, religion, LGBT issues, love and more. On this episode, we chat about their brand new album 'Love Me', their writing and recording process, their fanbase, social media, the music industry, honesty in songwriting and...the awkward question. We Three can be found at : www.wethreemusic.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Professor Richard Wilkinson is an epidemiologist, professor Emeritus of social epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, co-founder of the Equality Trust and co-author of the books, 'The Spirit Level' and 'The Inner Level' with his wife, professor Kate Pickett. Here we chat about why economic and social inequality is the root cause of a whole range of social issues including crime, mental health, obesity, life expectancy and many others and why equality really is better for everyone. We compare the examples of the USA and the UK with countries such Japan and Norway and how the data proves beyond doubt that more equal countries are safer, happier, healthier and live longer. Richard can be found at : www.theequalitytrust.org.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 : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Metallica, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clryo, Frank Turner, Green Day, The Wildhearts and Muse are just some of the many bands interviewed by legendary music journalist, Ian Winwood. He joins me today to chat about his brilliant career writing for Kerrang Magazine, Rolling Stone, NME & The Telegraph, as well as his latest book, 'Bodies - Life and Death in Music' - a much needed expose of the true reality behind the lives of our favourite artists and how the music industry needs serious reform. 'Bodies' is available in all book stores now. Please subscribe to the channel for more awesome guests every week! More about me at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk And check out my other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

James Watt is the co-founder of Brewdog, the insanely popular craft beer brand that embraced the principles of punk rock to disrupt a market and dominate the headlines with their provocative and creative approach to business and marketing, which took the company from two men and a dog to a billion dollar global brand. On this episode, James shares his wisdom on business and marketing, the importance of balance, climate change, punk rock, tips, advice and ice baths. James Watt can be found at : www.twitter.com/brewdogjames 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Bob Roth is the Executive Director of the David Lynch Foundation, best selling author, podcast host and charity director as well as one of the most sought after meditation teachers in the USA. He has personally taught thousands of people the practice of Transcendental Meditation including many celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Brand and Hugh Jackman. Here he chats with me about what Transcendental Meditation is, the science behind it, why we could all benefit from it and shares some practical tips for improving your practice. Bob and more about TM can be found at : www.davidlynchfoundation.org.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 : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Sarah Woods is the chief executive of 'Help Musicians', the brilliant charity that gives support to musicians with their mental health, financial insecurity, career guidance and lots more. Here we discuss why these issues are so prevalent in the music industry, has it always been that way, what are the new challenges we face, how Help Musicians can help and tons more. Help Musicians can be found at : www.helpmusicians.org.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 : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Marina Purkiss is a political commentator, writer, presenter and host of The Trawl podcast with Jemma Forte. In this episode we chat Tories, the Labour Party, Brexit, corruption, the media, Boris Johnson, protest, democracy and what a better future could look like. Marina takes no prisoners. She can be found at : https://twitter.com/MarinaPurkiss and The Trawl is at : https://linktr.ee/thetrawlpodcast Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week! Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedy 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

Mark Schaefer is one of the worlds leading marketing experts as well as an author, public speaker, blogger, podcaster and educator. His clients include companies like Adidas, Dell, Pfizer & Microsoft and his best selling books include 'Marketing Rebellion', 'Known' and 'Belonging to The Brand'. He has spoken in 35 countries, his books have been translated into 14 languages and his podcast has been downloaded more than ONE and a half million times. Here he shares his essential insights about social media, brand marketing, community building, mindset and...the big question! Crucial info for anyone hoping to get heard above the noise in 2023, Mark can be found at : https://businessesgrow.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Rou Reynolds is the singer in the hugely popular band, Enter Shikari, as well as an author, producer and video director. On this episode we talk about the bands forthcoming album 'A Kiss For The Whole World' and latest tour news as well as Rou's thoughts on the music industry, the power of art, politics, hope, community, system change and our band logo's being the same! Enter Shikari can be found at : www.entershikari.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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Simon Raymonde is a member of the genre defining band 'Cocteau Twins' and the owner of the legendary Bella Union Records where his artists include John Grant, Ezra Furman, Beach House, Explosions in the Sky, the Flaming Lips & Tim Burgess among many others. On this episode, I get Simon's generous insights on the music industry, Spotify, touring, independence, the importance of building a scene, social media, his forthcoming book and how NOT to contact him! Simon can be followed at : https://twitter.com/mrsimonraymonde 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Steve Barney is a session drummer who, for the past 30 years has performed with artists including Anastasia, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck, The Wanted, Will Young, Gianna Nannini and many others. He is also the author of the viral open letter about how it all came to a crushing end after Brexit as a result of the 90 in 180 rule. We chat about Steve's career, life as a session musician, advice for upcoming musicians, working with Jeff Beck and Annie Lennox and of course, the issue of Brexit and how it is drastically affecting the music industry as told through Steve's personal story. Steve Barney can be found at : https://linktr.ee/barneydrums And his open letter can be read at : https://twitter.com/barneydrums/status/1567199513894346752 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement