Mad Notions
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Ant & Dec are a British television presenting duo, consisting of comedians, television presenters and singers @sonofthehound and @nathanoregan from Newcastle
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#100 - Joe Dougan (Shine Promotions) - A Toe In Both Pies
April 24, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBWE MADE IT BABY! Here on our 100th episode, Mick and Nathan are joined by Northern Ireland's very own, Music-Promoter in chief, Joe Dougan of 'Shine'. If you've been to a big gig in Belfast that you really loved in the last decade, there's a pretty good chance Joe Dougan made it happen. Joe was kind enough to sit down with us on an absolutely freezing day a few months ago and tell us about what he does and how he got there. We learned an awful lot on this episode, and you definitely will t...
#99 - Paul Connolly (The Wood Burning Savages) - Hoover Enthusiast
April 21, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBMick and Nathan are joined on today's episode by the absolute force in Northern Irish Music that is; Paul Connolly, frontman of the phenomenal Derry band, The Wood Burning Savages. “The Wood Burning Savages are undeniably one of the most intelligent and articulate new Irish bands to come along in quite some time.” – The Irish Times ‘A tirade of virtuosic musicianship that needs measurement on the Richter Scale.’ – Hot Press The Wood Burning Savages - Facebook The Wood Burning Savages - I...
#98 - Playing Chess With A Pigeon
April 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBA chat that starts largely about absolutely nothing, becomes a deep discussion about something more interesting than previously discussed, right before the gaps in your ears. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod TWEET AT ME IF YO...
#97 - Philip Watts d'Alton - "I Woke Up This Morning..."
April 13, 2020 02:44 - 2 hours - 143 MBFirst guest this week on the podcast is the supremely talented, Philip Watts d’Alton. Phil is a producer / singer-songwriter originally from Dublin, but living in Belfast for the past 10 years. As well as being a fantastic artist in his own right, Phil is also a very in demand producer on Belfast’s music scene, working with artists such as Alana Henderson, Rory Nellis and Joshua Burnside to name a few. Phil is also currently offering one to one online recording/mixing and production tutor...
#96 - Travi, The Native - The Business Is F*cked Man
April 08, 2020 01:47 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThe day has finally arrived where Mick and Nathan come face to face, albeit online - due to a restraining order, with the human embodiment of Mick's ultimate sexual fantasy from the Belfast Music Scene - Travi, The Native. Check out Travi's music and give him a follow! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY DOES ANYBODY READ THESE? Travi, The Native - Instagram Travi, The Native - Spotify THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Pa...
#95 - Arvo Party - Quote Unquote, Work
April 06, 2020 02:31 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBMick and Nathan chat to Arvo Party (AKA Herb Magee), an Award-Nominated DIY Electronic Producer based in Belfast. Check out his track "MEDLODIES" at the end of the episode. Socials and links to music below. Arvo Party - Facebook Arvo Party - Twitter Arvo Party - Instagram Arvo Party - Bandcamp Arvo Party - Spotify THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotio...
Mad Notions Vs Beauty Sleep
April 02, 2020 11:10 - 1 hour - 100 MBMick and Nathan chat over the internet with their friends, Beauty Sleep - a very very class band that you should hear from Belfast. Chelsea fans - buckle your holy shit belts. "Flush with golden vocal harmonies dazzling synths and ear-worm hooks Beauty Sleep is a band that will have you swooning and dancing all at once. Having recently graced stages at Electric Picnic, The Great Escape and Other Voices and picked up fans in BBC Radio 1, 6 Music Cool FM and RTE 1 ,Beauty Sleep are touring...
#93 -Gaze At The Stars
March 28, 2020 10:19 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBMick and Nathan come up with various reality tv / game show ideas, among other things whilst STILL quarantined and absolutely no end in sight for the time being. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#92 - Schrödinger's Bee
March 26, 2020 06:57 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBMick and Nathan catch up to see if anything has vastly changed in the mere hours since they last spoke. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#91 - I've Often Thought I'm Worthy of Note (REPOST)
March 22, 2020 13:31 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBMick and Nathan get Friday night tipsy. REPOSTED DUE TO DOWNLOAD ISSUES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#90 - 1 Is Your Thumb, 5 Is Your Pinky
March 20, 2020 04:17 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBMick and Nathan carry on their quest to see how much two lads who are speaking regularly, every day, can stretch no news, in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#89 - About An Octave Long
March 19, 2020 04:12 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBMick and Nathan solve the Coronavirus on the very first day of self isolation. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#88 - Peace Fences and Love Tanks
March 12, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 79 MBMick and Nathan talk about Rave Culture in Belfast during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#87 - Grammy Dodgers
March 05, 2020 05:31 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MBHello friends! Mick and Nathan are back again without a story, but a long overdue catch-up. Mick was in London as well apparently, in case anyone missed it. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#86 - Nate's All Gravy
February 27, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBMick and Nathan chat about the time John Fogerty was sued for plagiarising himself. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#85 - Guss Who
February 20, 2020 05:31 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBMick and Nathan discuss the curious tale of Vicky Jones, a woman kidnapped and forced to perform as Aretha Franklin for years. Source: The Counterfeit Queen of Soul Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#84 - Fat Choady Round Edged Toblerone
February 13, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBMick and Nathan (mostly Mick) talk about the satisyingly delicious, long, ribbed nature of the swiss, Alp-esque chocolate classic, last-minute-gift-from-the-airport-for-someone-you-forgot, the Toblerone. Among other things. Mainly other things. Is anyone reading these? I'm stuck in a podcast description writing factory and I need saved. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspo...
#83 - Tuss-la, Oak-A-Home-Ah
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBMick and Nathan discuss the uber cool, fringe-donning, sex addicted Chris Gaines; the alter-ego of Garth Brooks. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#82 - Trampled By Frog Enthusiasts
January 30, 2020 04:20 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBMick and Nathan discuss the cultural phenomenon of the Crazy Frog. Bing bing. Crazy Frog Vice Article Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#81 - It Was Terrible, Everyone Was Riding And Painting.
January 23, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBMick and Nathan talk about Bones music and the culture of bootlegging in post-war Soviet Russia. Jazz on Bones and X-Ray Audio: Chasing the Ghost of Soviet Russia's Most Dedicated Vinyl Bootlegger Bone music: the Soviet bootleg records pressed on x-rays Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#80 - King Baby
January 16, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBMick and Nathan are back on their (almost) two year anniversary, to catch up on what they got up to over Christmas, New Year's resolutions and plans for the next few months! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#79 - Emma Langford drops by!
October 02, 2019 23:42 - 1 hour - 128 MBMick and Nathan are joined by the abolute force that is, Emma Langford. Chats include wrestling, bread and even music! “Emma Langford is a treasure in Ireland’s music scene” – The Irish Times Emma Langford - Spotify Emma - Twitter Emma - Instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#78 - Weird and Pricey
September 26, 2019 11:25 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBMick and Nathan discuss Led Zeppelin's occult leanings, with a focus on amateur wizard and inhospitable host Jimmy Page's obsession with Aleister Crowley Sources: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/led-zeppelin-jimmy-page-cursed-kenneth-anger-lucifer-rising/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/26/led-zeppelin-curse/ https://carwreckdebangs.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/aleister-crowley-jimmy-page-and-the-curse-of-led-zeppelin-when-myth-magick-and-weird-facts-collide/ Patreon: https://www.patre...
#77 - Fence Stuff
September 18, 2019 02:08 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMick and Nathan discuss the infamous Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey park, 12th July 1979 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/sports/baseball/05disco.html http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/story?page=disco/090712 http://www.rebeatmag.com/burn-baby-burn-a-look-back-at-disco-...
#76 - There's No Hummus At This Orgy
September 11, 2019 23:05 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what's in your mind I never ever ask if you'll be mine Come and smile Don't be shy Touch my bum - this is life We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the...
#75 - Bill Dees
September 05, 2019 01:42 - 2 hours - 147 MBNathan and Mick discuss the career of Roy Orbison. Is it a Mad Notion, or just a presentation of facts? Mick, this is Nathan. I'm just uploading the episode here and I see the description you've drafted above, and I have to say I'm hurt by your insinuation that my story wasn't "mad" enough. This kind of passive aggression is detrimental to our relationship as both friends and podcast hosts. You'd never catch me being passive aggressive. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Cont...
#74 - The Lonesome Asshole
August 22, 2019 02:07 - 2 hours - 140 MBMick and Nathan discuss the actual biggest question in britpop: Noel or Liam? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#73 - A Roasting Hot Couple Of Months
August 11, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBMick and Nathan discuss the dangers of mixing roasting heat and dangerous levels of suggestibility in the 1500's. ALL BUT THE ROAD ARVO PARTY REMIX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Brendan and the Jet
August 01, 2019 00:06 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBNathan and Mick are reunited after Mick's New York escapades. Normal story service resumes next week. Until then, please enjoy this digressive episode. ALL BUT THE ROAD ARVO PARTY REMIX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Phil Taggart - Detective Jack Bowels
July 19, 2019 01:36 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBMick and Nathan are joined by close and personal friend, and BBC Radio 1 DJ, Phil Taggart. Phil drops by the podatorium to shamelessly promote his new book, because being one of the biggest radio DJs in the UK, and having the most successful music podcast in the UK just isn't enough exposure for him. BUY NOW! Buy Phil's book here - Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide To The Music Industry Follow Phil Taggart on Twitter - @PhilyTaggart Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madn...
#70 - Mustaine... Mustaine? Mustaine! Mus-taine.
July 10, 2019 01:25 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBMick and Nathan discuss the events surrounding Dave Mustaine's exit from Metallica. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#69 - Bummed
June 27, 2019 00:52 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBMick and Nathan discuss the Happy Mondays ill fated voyage to Barbados and how it bankrupted Factory Records Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Not Your Average Presbyterians
June 20, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBMick and Nathan finally get round to the big question: were The Beatles bigger than Jesus? Tickets for Nathan supporting Emma Langford Mick's super rad merch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#68 - Not Your Average Presbyterians
June 20, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBMick and Nathan finally get round to the big question: were The Beatles bigger than Jesus? Tickets for Nathan supporting Emma Langford Mick's super rad merch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
I'd Love To Be A Chauvinist
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBHere, we did it again. We talked too much shite and left no time for a story. We're sorry alright we won't make a habit of it, we'll be back next week with an actual Mad Notion. Tickets for Nathan supporting Emma Langford Mick's super rad merch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
#67 -Teaching Dogs To Read
June 08, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 101 MBMick and Nathan get into it deep, real deep, to the point where they neglect the prepared story entirely. Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Teaching Dogs To Read
June 08, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 101 MBMick and Nathan get into it deep, real deep, to the point where they neglect the prepared story entirely. Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Gumbo So Good You'll Slap Your Grandmother
May 23, 2019 15:27 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBNathan and Mick discuss the mad life of central cosmic force Quincy Jones Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Aladdin Was A Binhoker
May 17, 2019 12:54 - 1 hour - 81 MBMick and Nathan discuss the first Chimp of Pop, Bubbles the monkey. Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Mad Notions - LIVE at Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
May 09, 2019 04:06 - 55 minutes - 63 MBMick and Nathan discuss the late Ray Charles, as well as telephone etiquette, Ray's mate from Omagh, and a support group for parents who left kids who turned out to be famous. This live episode was in association with Guide Dogs Northern Ireland as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, 6th of May 2019. https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/guide-dogs-northern-ireland/ Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspo...
White Reading
May 01, 2019 01:52 - 1 hour - 78 MBMick and Nathan discuss the excesses of handsome punk man Billy Idol. The Sun Article The West Australian Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Four Euro
April 23, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBMick and Nathan discuss 'music's original sad girl', Connie Converse. In Memory of Lyra McKee Sources: What Happened to Connie Converse Music's Original Sadgirl BBC Article
We Can't All Have Dead Uncles and Albums
April 17, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 83 MBMick and Nathan discuss the moment when Sinead O'Connor ripped up a picture of the Pope live on SNL. Sources Daily Edge Her.ie The Guardian Diffuser The Independant PRI.org Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
The Maddest Notion of Alll
April 03, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBMick and Nathan discuss nothing in particular.
Pish Albums Write Themselves
March 27, 2019 05:49 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBMick and Nathan struggle to remember who is who when talking about Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks. TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE
Sexy Camel Brings World Peace
March 21, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 114 MBNathan and Mick discuss the life of ol' blue balls, Frank Sinatra. TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE
Did You Play Jazz Near This Baby?
March 13, 2019 18:27 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBMick and Nathan discuss the moral panic that surrounded the popular explosion of Jazz across America. TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE Sources: New Orleans Online PBS The Devil's Music Music's Moral Panic Does Jazz Put The Sin in Syncopation The People History Links: Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Get The Radox Out Of Your Mouth And Tell Me What You're Saying
March 08, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 103 MBMick and Nathan discuss the tense relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE Links: Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Judy Wong
February 28, 2019 07:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBMick and Nathan sniff a mountain of coke, make sweet love to each other and write one of the best albums of all time. It's the Fleetwood Mac episode! Classic Album Sundays The Truth Behind the Rumours TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE Links: Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod
Mad Notíns #22
February 26, 2019 14:49 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MBMick and Nathan answer listeners' questions. TICKETS TO MICK'S ALBUM LAUNCH PATREON PAGE Links: Contact: [email protected] Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod