Eggsy and Adam (later Rhys) crack open a warm tour can and take us on a magical mystery ride through the 2025 GLC tour:

• Manchester – Misty appears like the Welsh Elton John, crowd goes absolutely batshit, and some bloke called Dom drinks alone in the dressing room.
• Kendall – Chef chops off half his finger and bleeds all over the fish and chips. Very rock ’n’ roll.
• Margate – The boys drink in a pub that might be called “The Bag o’ Buckets” or something. Adam goes home early for Bullseye.
• Bexhill – Eggsy has a pre-show dinner of ice cream followed by a Pot Noodle. Athlete.
• Newcastle – Ladyboys of Bangkok next door; Billy does 10 poos; someone gets smashed in a beer hall; Rhys injures his leg after two songs and ends up being medically laughed at by NHS staff.
• Hull – A pub so terrifying even GLC walk straight back out.
• Nottingham – Longest graffiti penis ever documented.
• Exmouth to Falmouth – Trego Mills nearly causes a religious experience. Pete Doherty’s dog exposes its luminous anus.
• Frome – Adam once performed an entire gig four seconds behind reality.
• Bridgend – The beer tastes like farts and everyone has to move dressing rooms mid-gig.
• Ipswich – The lads stay up late watching a sci-fi porno on Talking Pictures TV that scarred them spiritually.
• Oxford – Beef pie dream achieved; Adam pukes on his own poo and is reborn stronger.
• Reading – Full English served in a bowl, ghost made of glittery smoke appears in the corridor.
• Southampton – The boys all fall asleep on sofas and Adam makes a tiny mouse-squeak in his sleep that becomes the highlight of the tour.
• Another place – Venue staff demand an extra 15 minutes of rapping; GLC politely refuse and drink heavily at a golf club instead.

The boys close with a reminder that next year’s tour is Stairway to Newport, featuring their ongoing search for the mythical perfect steak and ale pie — roaring fire, pub dog (but not one with worms), proper ale, shortcrust pastry, the lot.

This episode is 55 minutes of pure Newport chaos that you’ll never get back — but you’ll be glad you spent it.

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Episode Summary

The boys revisit the gigs, label meetings, disasters, breakthroughs, and bowel incidents that shaped their early career. From supporting The Darkness and Snow Patrol to cramming eight grown men into a seven-seater van, this is the unfiltered story of how GLC went from Newport practice rooms to major label showcases.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

🔥 Band Origins & Early Gigs

• How the band formed and started gigging
• The first showcases and nearly getting management
• Playing with The Streets, Snow Patrol, Jurassic Five, and more

🤘 Bottles, Booing & Accidental Fans

• The infamous gig supporting The Darkness
• Audience abuse, flying bottles, and a man who later emailed to apologise
• Why a gig where everyone hates you is the best training possible

🚐 The Van Era

• Touring in a 7-seater with 8 people
• The legendary briefcase (yes, that one)
• Skinning up while driving
• Someone always lying on the floor by the sliding door
• The moment they upgraded to a “proper” sleeper bus

🚽 Tour Bus Rules You Didn’t Ask For

• Why you can’t poo on a tour bus
• The bin-bag method (don’t ask… but we explain it anyway)
• Throwing things out the back window on the motorway
• How to wake up desperate for a toilet in a strange city

💿 Record Deals, Label Fights & Bald Spot Commentary

• Meetings with Sony, Atlantic, EMI, and Super Furry Animals’ label
• The good exec (Corder Marshall) vs. the other one (allegedly an arsehole)
• The moment they learned: if we quit right now, we can keep the money
• A marketing guy discussing someone’s bald spot at Soho House
• Why the band nearly disbanded for the cash

🎶 First Single & Album

• Releasing “Half Man, Half Machine”
• Charting at #32
• The C-3PO knitted outfit
• Naming the debut album “Greatest Hits” because of course they did

😂 Side Stories & Tangents

• Human poo at The Oracle in Reading
• A Nando’s sauce-mixing masterclass
• Newport’s obsession with Ocean Pacific jumpers
• A record cover idea involving rolling joints on a gatefold sleeve
• Jumping into bins outside Soho House
• Someone almost having a heart attack in Sony’s toilet

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🎧 Goldie Lookin Chain Podcast – Episode 10

“The First Gigs, Terrible Contracts & Farts That Smell of Piss”

Episode Summary

In this gloriously shambolic deep dive, the GLC boys look back at their very early days: doomed record deals, weed-filled office meetings, their first ever gigs, and the chaotic rise from Newport cult heroes to nearly-signed superstars. From skipping CD players in TJ’s to flip-flop disasters in Manchester, it’s a full, unfiltered blast of nostalgia and bodily functions.

Key Topics

• 💿 The terrible record deal they were first offered (“less money than the dole”)
• 🥇 Meeting Gut Records, Hut Records, and the legendary “Gary from Hut”
• 🚬 Smoking weed in record label offices while legal teams panicked
• 📝 Signing their big Atlantic Records deal (and spilling Burger King everywhere)
• 🎤 The first ever GLC gig at the Welsh Club:
• 200-capacity room
• 100+ person guestlist
• Tickets reselling for £45–£100
• A room so packed it felt like a zombie movie
• 🩴 Misty’s legendary flip-flop disasters (multiple incidents!)
• 🎟 The rider: 50 scratch cards — and the gambling spiral that followed
• 🎶 Chaos at TJ’s: skipping CD players, makeshift repairs, and heroic stage dives
• 🤝 Early management, Atomic Kitten tribute acts, and meeting the future team
• 🎤 Joe Strummer appearances and bizarre backstage moments
• 💨 The infamous fart that “smelled of piss”

Funny Bits & Best Moments

• The band training for gigs by standing in a circle passing Lambrini around
• Misty falling over a chair, farting, and landing on a can of Strongbow at once
• A mysterious child on stage skinning up mid-performance
• The credit card that “appeared from nowhere” and was used for months
• Crowds so dense the band couldn’t leave the dressing room to pee
• Stage diving behind a wall because the venue layout made no sense

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Oi oi! This week we’re packing our bags (badly), hitting the road for 20 dates of pure chaos, and arguing about whether Shoe Zone is secretly Clarks. Expect new trackies, dodgy hangover cures, catchphrase wars, and the unforgettable tale of the time Kate Winslet’s dad turned up at our smelliest gig ever. Tours, farts, and cider – it’s the GLC way. Get your tickets here You knows it!

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Boom! It’s time for another **phat slice of audio gold** with the **Goldie Lookin Chain Goldie Lookin Podcast**, this time featuring scratch cards, bangers, and banter**.

We kick off by unveiling our **very own GLC scratch card game** – it’s like the lottery, but with more swearing and less disappointment (probably). Then we get all deep and meaningful about our **legendary album ‘The Manifesto’**, aka the sacred text of tracksuits and truth.

There’s bare **stories from the studio**, tales of **beats that nearly killed us**, and songs that were born after a curry at 3am. Expect **laughs, wisdom, dodgy memories**, and that sweet GLC camaraderie that smells faintly of pink wine and Lynx Java.

Tune in, get learned, and remember: it’s not just a podcast, it’s a way of life. **You knows it.**

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Strap in for another bangin episode of the **Golden Looking Chain Podcast**, where your favourite lyrical legends are scratchin more than just vinyl. We kick things off with a scratch card - that’s right, we do the gambling so you don't lose your nan's pension.

Then it’s **Q\&A time**. Fans hit us up with the deep ones: how we write them, what it’s like smellin’ each other on tour (spoiler: Lynx Africa ain't magic), and whether fame's all it's cracked up to be (hint: it mostly involves horrible food and paranoia).

We even dive headfirst into a **heavyweight debate** about the **UK's best motorway services**—Tebay vs. Gloucester, fight me.

Expect **deep chats, bad jokes, and musical wisdom**. It’s like therapy, but with more tracksuits and less cryin’. Safe.

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Here we are in Cardiff spanking the hospitality budget and talking about Adam Hussain's Truth or Slander:

Intro

Nan Jam (Feat Adam's Nan)

Chain Gang

21 Ounces

To All The People

Dog Porn

New & Improved

Number One

Delivery Driver

Half Man Half Machine

#youknowsit

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Billy Webb, Mike Balls and Rhys from GLC roll through more Goldie Lookin Chan classics

1 Fick Brothers Live

2 Draw Club

3 I Want My GLC

4 Mike Balls Soccer Anthem

5 Roller Disco

6 Monkey Love

7 Silver Shadow

8 Eggsies Lament

9 Duffryn Vigilante Squad

10 Sexy Ladies

11 Shit Yourself

12 Doppleganger

13 Metal

#YouKnowsIt

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Sing along at home to We Are Back, You Knows It, Super Hero, Taxi, Just Chillin, Homeboys, Worms and Draw from Return of the Red Eye.

Featuring Rhys from GLC, Adam Hussain and Mike Balls some people shouting off mic and a burger.

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You'll also find an interview with Eggsy on Insane In The Men Brain.

Here's the nonsense in this episode:

00:00

The Humor of Farts

03:06

Parenting and Relationships

05:58

Life on the Tour Bus

09:01

The Rise of Goldie Looking Chain

12:03

The Band's Dynamic and Challenges

15:00

Navigating Fame and Attention

18:05

The Evolution of Their Music

21:06

The Balance of Fun and Professionalism

23:53

The Impact of Alcohol on Performances

28:25

Reflections on Aging and Health

31:11

The Role of Comedy in Mental Health

32:24

Personal Struggles and Support Systems

34:08

Coping with Loss and Grief

38:17

The Nature of Reality and Existence

39:40

Exploring Psychedelics and Their Effects

42:30

The Journey of Podcasting and Storytelling

46:01

Navigating Life After Music

49:37

Humor in Everyday Life and Experiences

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Oi, Episode 3 is ‘ere, and it’s a proper trip down memory lane, GLC style! The boys spill the beans on their early days – makin’ beats, causin’ chaos, and somehow not gettin’ locked up (well, not for too long anyway). Expect tales of nickin’ pasties, dodgy gigs, and bangin’ tunes that shaped the legacy of Newport’s finest. From backroom bangers to underground antics, it’s all about the madness, the music, and the mates that made it happen. So grab a can, put yer feet up, and let the GLC take you on a ride through the wildest days of their youth. Safe!

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Right then, Episode 2 – time to get proper deep, like a kebab in a pint at 3 AM. The GLC boys take you back to where it all began: Newport, the land of seshes, sound systems, and seriously questionable life choices. Expect tales of dodgy beats, even dodgier mates, and that one time a Spanish dildo became essential studio gear (don’t ask, just listen). It’s all about the tunes, the booze, and the madness that shaped ‘em, plus a cheeky hint at what’s next. So crack open a can, sit back, and get ready for some next-level Newport nostalgia, butt!

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Oi, you! Fancy a trip down memory lane with the boys from GLC? Well, strap in, ‘cause this ain’t no history lesson – it’s a full-on nostalgia bender with tales of gigs, gaffs, and celebrity run-ins from 25 years of absolute chaos. From risin’ up like a dodgy kebab to takin’ on Japan and smashin’ bingo halls like proper legends, the lads spill all the juicy deets. Expect mad stories, dodgy decisions, and more laughs than your nan after two sherries. It’s fame, fortune, and f***-ups – all served up GLC style. You knows it for real.

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Scraping the surface

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