We were in a band.
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTwo school friends nearing their 30's reconnect over fond memories of playing in bands together as teenagers. Each week they interview different people on the show, old friends to up-and-coming talent and even some established ARTISTES. From first gigs in empty village halls, laying down EP's in the studio, tours gone wrong and the fans (Or lack thereof!) Jack and Fin will trawl through the cringe, the strange and the straight-up hilarious stories that come hand in hand with rocking out and trying to make it as a teen in a band.
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#6 Joe Kellino's Miracle Medicine Show
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWE'RE BACK BABY! Apologies to any long-time fans of the show... We've been up and running for what seems like 10 years now but somehow, we're only on episode 6! This is a very special edition of the podcast and NOT because of Christmas. In fact, this episode was recorded SO long ago, we were still burping turkey from last Christmas whilst recording it. This is episode is special because it is our very first IN-PERSON recording!! That's right, myself and Jack, headed down to Surrey to meet ...
#5 Nick Corbin
February 15, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn the first installment of 2022, Fin & Jack chat with singer, songwriter, former frontman of New Street Adventure, and co-founder of Big A.C. Records; Nick Corbin. Nick goes in-depth on the origins and formation of New Street Venture. He also shares surreal stories of touring Europe, getting parking tickets, and first gig nerves. All this AND Fin even finds time to play a brand new game with Nick......For the first and probably last time. Nick Corbin tour dates and music: https://www....
#4 Motormouf & Will Judge
November 10, 2021 10:20 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week, Nottingham's legendary beatboxer/rapper/performer/poet/producer Motormouf speaks to Fin & Jack about his intergalactic voyage so far. From playing youth clubs in his hometown to touring Singapore and coming third in an Italian beatboxing contest. Musician, Chef, ice rink attendant, and nautical gift shop worker Will Judge also features and shares his stories of smoke machines gone wrong, Rolling Stones cover requests at weddings and restaurant gigs... As always, if you enjoyed ...
#3 Matt and My from The JB Conspiracy & Craig Norford
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn the third installment of We Were in a Band, Matt & My of The JB Conspiracy join Fin & Jack to share stories of early beginnings as "Duff Muffin", touring Europe with Reel Big Fish and the journey to where they are today! We also learn why too much pizza before a gig is a bad idea... Also featured is Drummer and Jack's good friend Craig Norford. Craig talks us through a plethora of hilarious situations from his first-ever gig in a secondary school metal band to a jam night at University t...
#2 Dan Ash from Teenage Waitress & Amy Fitz Doyley
August 24, 2021 09:28 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week on the show, Dan Ash (AKA Teenage Waitress / previously of The Lost Boys) has a candid chat with Fin & Jack about being inspired by a plumbers van, performing to a wasps nest and angry sound engineers demanding an encore. We're also joined by London-born singer/songwriter/producer Amy Fitz Doyley direct from Shanghai to share stories of band "mates" bailing on her first gig, being held hostage by a promoter and studio personnel that forget to press the 'record' button. Thanks so ...
#1 Sam from Tree House Fire & Our mate Josh
August 02, 2021 09:45 - 43 minutes - 80 MBSam from Tree House Fire joins Fin and Jack to discuss punk rock school hall gigs, near-death experiences, and going on tour for GCSE work experience. They also reminisce with old bandmate turned professional Chef; Josh Reeves, who talks about his first band (SINS DEEP), rigged battle of the band's competitions, and an unforgettable evening in Aylesbury….. You can check out Tree House Fire on all the links below! Website Spotify Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
We were in a band!
July 29, 2021 20:51 - 49 seconds - 8.27 MBWe were in a band. It's true! Jack and Fin, Two childhood bandmates come back together as they both near their 30's to talk about the good old days of being in a teenage band. The Hilarious, The Bad, and The Tragic. Jack and Fin invite a new guest each week to join them to reminisce and share stories of what went on in their first band. From having your mum drive to Devon to pick you up post-gig. To Watching wrestling on a bunk bed in a London hostel with your biggest fan, we'll leave no st...