The James Kennedy Podcast

Tatiana Seryán is the global Comms & Media coordinator for Extinction Rebellion. She has a long history of activism and in this episode we talk about the power of hope, everyday heroes, activism, purpose and the climate emergency as well as trading Magic Mushroom stories whilst getting hammered throughout. Find out more about Extinction Rebellion at : https://rebellion.global 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

Ford Fischer is an independent video journalist & film maker. His content has been featured on mainstream news outlets all over the world as well as major Hollywood movies such as Borat & BlacKkKlansman. In this epsiode we discuss Ford's fascinating work and chat activism, censorship & the importance of independent media. Check out Ford's work at : https://news2share.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

In this episode, James riffs on Prince Andrew's Teddy Bears, getting back on the booze, protest, Yoga, Ukraine, the 'real' reward and more! 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

Lee Camp is an American comedian, writer & host of the Redacted Tonight show on RT and the Moment of Clarity podcast. On this episode, Lee joins us to talk about the recent take-down of his shows, his view on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, censorship, hating Alex Jones and more. Lee can be found at : www.Patreon.com/LeeCamp 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

Jackie Chambers is the guitarist with the UK band, Girlschool - the longest-running all-female rock band, who are still active after more than 40 years. We chat meditation, writing process, sobriety, her new band 'Syteria' and a life philosophy informed by decades in rock'n'roll. Girlschool are at : http://girlschool.co.uk Syteria are at : https://syteria.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 : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Greg Palast is an investigative journalist, reporter, filmmaker and author of best selling books such as 'Armed Madhouse', 'The Best Democracy Money Can Buy' and 'Vultures Picnic'. In this interview, Greg blows the lid on whats behind the current conflict in Ukraine and how it ties in with oil, religion, empire and money. A truly mind blowing conversation - do not miss! Greg Palast can be found at : https://www.gregpalast.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 This is a Movement

Praised by Noam Chomsky and John Pilger, Mark Curtis is an investigative journalist focusing on British foreign policy and the UK's real role in the world. He is the author of the books 'Web of Deceit', 'Unpeople' and 'Secret Affairs' and is part of the independent media outlet, 'Declassified UK'. Here, Mark chats with James about the UK's involvement in conflicts around the world both past and present, the media, the elite, empire and what we can do about it. You can find more of Mark's work at : https://declassifieduk.org 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

In this episode, James chats to Anthony Slaughter - leader of the Green Party Wales - about the climate crisis, activism, electoral reform...and Punk rock! You can follow Anthony at : https://twitter.com/as_penarth 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

Dan Gardner is a New York Times best selling author, speaker & consultant working mostly in the fields of psychology & human behaviour. On this episode, we discuss cognitive biases, decision making, uncertainty, dart-throwing chimps, how to think better and Dan gives a tour of his game-changing books, 'Risk', 'Future Babble' and 'Super Forecasting'. Dan can be found at : https://www.dangardner.ca Please subscribe to the channel for more podcasts 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

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

This week, James chats with Owen Winter from the 'Make Votes Matter' campaign for Proportional Representation. Owen explains why the UK's 'First Past The Post' voting system is flawed, how proportional representation works and why it would have far reaching benefits for our democracy. 'Make Votes Matter' can be found at : https://www.makevotesmatter.org.uk 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

This week, I chat with Jonathan Rhys Williams from UBI Lab Wales about Universal Basic Income - what is it, how does it work and how can we get it. Universal Basic Income is a fascinating idea whose time has surely come and Jonathan provides a brilliant and broad overview of the subject which I think you will find interesting and hopefully inspiring. UBI Lab can be found at : https://www.ubilabnetwork.org 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

Jimmy Watkins is a former professional athlete turned rock musician who after playing in the popular band 'Future Of The Left' formed the running club 'Running Punks'. On this episode, Jimmy talks openly his sobriety, mental health, the benefits of running, rock music and hating pubs with carpets. Jimmy is equal parts hilarious, honest, genuine and insightful. Running Punks can be found at : www.runningpunks.com Please subscribe to the channel for more episodes and get in touch at : https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk Check out my music channel at: www.youtube.com/c/jameskennedystuff And join the Secret Society at : https://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Tom Gray is a member of the multi-platinum selling band 'Gomez' as well as being a board director of the PRS and The Ivors Academy. He is also the active and outspoken founder of the Broken Record Campaign, where he pushes for fairer remuneration for musicians and a change in the laws around streaming and digital music. Here Tom lays down the case for regulation change, explains how the current music streaming system is still rigged in favour of the major labels and what we can do about it. Tom can be found at : @MrTomGray on Twitter. 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Mark Davyd is the CEO of the Music Venue Trust, a UK charity which acts to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues. In our chat, Mark explains why live venues are struggling, what we can do about it, why these venues are important and our new band, 'Cattle Smasher'. Mark also tells of his time promoting gigs at the Tunbridge Wells Forum where he hosted early shows by Oasis, Adele and a young Ed Sheeran. The Music Venue Trust can be found at : https://musicvenuetrust.com 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Dr Yara Hawari is the senior policy analyst at Al-Shabaka - The Palestinian Policy Network, as well as being a tireless campaigner for the Palestinian cause, an author and a political commentator. In this episode, Yara explains the history of the Palestinian struggle, the daily realities, the role of the west, solutions, obstacles & what we can do to help. We also discuss the recent assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh, the arms industry & the geopolitical importance of Israel. You can follow Yara on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/yarahawari 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Trystan Huw Clarke (aka Daddy Huw) is one of the founders of 'Metalidads' - a support community who use rock and metal as a vessel to get dads talking and break the taboo of men's mental health. We discuss the importance of men being able to talk about their problems, masculinity, fatherhood, mental health, the great work being done by Metalidads and of course, heavy metal. We also get a taste of Huw's impressive ACDC impression. Check out the Metalidads at : https://linktr.ee/metalidads 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Zehrah Hasan is an immigration, asylum & public law barrister, previously at Garden Court Chambers, now working as the Advocacy Director at the Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants. On this broad ranging episode, Zehrah explains asylum law, the true reality for refugees in the UK, our colonial legacy, why things are getting worse & what we can do about it. The JCWI can be found at : https://www.jcwi.org.uk Anti Raids are at : https://antiraids.net Zehrah is on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/zedhas3 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Steve Rolles is the senior policy analyst at Transform - a charity that campaigns for a radical change to Drug Policy. He has been campaigning on this issue since 1998 and regularly features on mainstream TV & print media to argue the case for the legalisation of drugs. On this episode we discuss why the current system doesn't work, why legalisation is the solution and what that would look like in practice. This was a fascinating conversation that will challenge many preconceptions. Transform can be found at : https://transformdrugs.org 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

On this episode we're discussing the issue of 'assisted dying' with Nathan Stilwell from the campaign group, 'My Death My Decision'. Nathan explains what assisted dying is, argues the case for why it should be legal in the UK & what the obstacles are to that happening. 'My Death My Decision' can be found at : https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk 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 other channel at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

Maggi Savin-Baden is a Professor of Education at Worcester University as well as the author of a staggering 21 books and over 60 peer reviewed journals. On this fascinating episode we chat about digital immortality, hybrid humans, robotics, artificial reality, digital afterlife, the education system and the future. Maggi can be found at : https://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.com 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

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.uk 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

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/breakupmonologues 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

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/KevinBrennanMP 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement

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.com 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/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadY Join the Secret Society at : www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe This is a Movement