Surprise Cast
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Surprise Cast #283 Rachel Wood - Survival, Guitar Fire and the Making of an Indie Rock Album
October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minWhat insights can listeners gain from your life as a musician? They'll learn so much about you being on the road with one of the most important indie bands of all time, The Wedding Present, as well as your approach to stagecraft and the…
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Surprise Cast #282: Shopfires — Meet the Outsider Behind the Music
October 2, 2026 · 46 minDear Neil, I'm so glad I didn't sleep well that night. I may not have had this wonderful conversation with you. Thank you for sitting down with me to explore your creative journey, influences, and the making of your lovely album, 'The…
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Surprise Cast #281 Gently Tender (Sam Fryer) - Meet the walker of inspiration!
September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minDear Sam, I didn't think this day would happen, but it did :). Thank you so much for taking the time to be on Surprise Cast. I had such a blast chatting with you about many interesting topics. The listeners will appreciate how much…
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Surprise Cast #280 Marina Yozora - How deep is her imagination?
September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minDear Marina, What a journey you've been on between Japan, USA, and the UK! Thank you for sharing your visual and emotional inspirations behind your music, including your passion for lights, sunsets, nostalgia, and big, lofty dreams. It…
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Surprise Cast #279 The Noise Who Runs - The Post-Punker who wants more from society
September 21, 2026 · 58 minHello Ian, I loved learning about your journey from the Sneaker Pimps era to your solo project, teaching in France, and writing. Thank you for sharing your influences on your working methods. I loved it when you said that artistic work is…
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Surprise Cast #278 The Darling Buds - Why does this band continue to matter?
September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minDear Darling Buds, Muchas gracias for a lively and wide topic conversation. Thank you for discussing the challenges and strengths of each person in the band. It was fascinating to hear about dyslexia, stage fright, and how those…
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Surprise Cast #277 Dave Karger (TCM Host, Author and Entertainment Journalist)
September 16, 2026 · 60 minDear Dave, It made me smile to speak with you about your work as an author and entertainment journalist. Thank you for sharing your memories of being at the Toronto International Film Festival when 9/11 happened. What a story! I also…
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Surprise Cast #276 Sea of Days
September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minDear Shane, What an absolute pleasure it was having you on Surprise Cast for another deep and thoughtful conversation. I loved hearing about your strong liking for Sigur Rós and how their shows reframed your thinking about space and…