John McKellar of the Glasgow based Alt-Rock Band Void Pleasantries, joins the show to talk about his musical voyage in life so far, we chat about the parallels of being in a baseball team and being in a band, overcoming his fear of public speaking and performances, his uncles influences on his musical tastes, love of Electric Six, Love Shack Baby! His brothers interesting first gig, sneaking into festivals as a youth, the annoyance of bad venues ruining gigs, false memories involving Beavis and Butt-head, Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Refuse, Star, Savage Garden theft and Janes Addictions Mountain Song plus a whole lot more!
you can find the band Void Pleasantries on the below links:
https://voidpleasantries.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-orb
https://voidpleasantries.com
https://www.instagram.com/voidpleasantries/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/voidpleasantries/
https://bsky.app/profile/voidpleasantries.bsky.social
and of course the podcast page can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/710857602041916/
It wouldn't festive episode without a Pantomime Dame no would it?!
The fabulous Mama G joins this almost Christmas time episode and we cover some great topics including a brief history of pantomime, creating traditions for families, the tree of truth failures, being on Britains Got Talent, going to a Robbie Williams gig just to see a supporting act, which spice girls solo album makes the hidden gems list, what song is a staple of the Pantomime Dames community, living in America, which band are like lift music? Which artist fundamentally made Mama G who she is? Our shared love for the Blues Brothers movie, Fantasy Panto Line-Up and where does Ru Paul, Paul Weller, Benson Boone and Bette Middler find into it? Which obscure boy Band seems to haunt her life, which girl band she thinks is better than the Spice Girls and much much more.
You can support Mama G below
Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mamagstories?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.facebook.com/MamaGStories
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MamaGStories
Her book - https://amzn.eu/d/ikWqF23
And if you want to see the Beauty and the Beast Panto in 2025, here is where you can find it - https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/Zr-beauty-and-the-beast-panto-2025/
I am so happy to introduce you one of my heroes in the miniature painting hobby, Alex. His amazing channel 52 Miniatures has inspired and helped thousands of people across the world. Also his book reviews are pretty great too!
Not only is he a hell of a miniature painter, he tells a wonderful story. In this episode, Alex takes us on an audio journey from epic first gig memories, his dads vinyl collection, what he listens to as he paints, karaoke across the globe, missed opportunities with Ed Sheehan, how a power cut lead to an unforgettable live show, plus much much more including one of the most beautiful answers to a question I think I have ever heard on any podcast I have done.
We hope you join us as we explore some of the albums and songs that have shaped his creative journey.
If you’re into painting, tabletop games, or just love learning about the intersection of art and passion, this is the episode for you!
Alex Playlist:
Sarah Vaughan
Rolling Stones
James Brown
Thin Lizzy - Whisky in the Jar
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
Lee "Scratch" Perry - Super Ape
Motorhead - Overkill
Peter Tosh - Don't Look Back
Neil Young - Bandit
Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsies (Live)
Pink Floyd - Animals
Pink Floyd - Darkside of the Moon
The KLF - Justified & Ancient
Herbie Hancock - Headhunters
Champion Jack Dupree - Blues from the Gutter
Amazon and Mariam
Bilal Sayeed Oliver
Neneh Cherry
Follow Alex:
https://www.instagram.com/52miniatures/
https://www.youtube.com/c/52Miniatures
https://www.patreon.com/52miniatures
Welcome to the debut episode of Life in Stereo!
This week, I’m joined by Dan D-JAW Bartholomew, a London-based DJ and producer known for his energetic sets and deep passion for the underground music scene. We talk about the tracks that shaped his sound, the albums that carried him through late nights and his youth, and the moments where music became something more than just noise.
🎶 Expect conversations on nostalgia, creativity, and what it really means to live life in stereo.
Follow D-JAW:
https://www.instagram.com/danthejaw
https://open.spotify.com/user/11177905681 https://soundcloud.com/danthejaw
🎙️ Life in Stereo is hosted by Matthew Mutton. New episodes dropping on Fridays.
Follow us on Spotify and share your soundtrack with the world.
Theme Tune - FASSounds - Good Night https://pixabay.com/music/beats-good-night-lofi-cozy-chill-music-160166/
New episode dropping on Friday mornings to get you in the mood for the weekend