Wisdom comes from other people. Comedian, musician and double bass playing troubadour Grant Sharkey, endlessly travels the UK. Meeting wonderful minds in all walks of life that he learns from. Each episode focuses on one such person in Grant's sphere that brings something new, a travelog of where he…
It's been a good and positive week. Support the podcast: bit,ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ive just noticed the podcast has had over 10,000 listens in it's life. Thank you so much! I'm on track to get the book finished and then I can focus on something else - all in a bid to displace the energy I'd be putting into touring if there wasn't a pesky rona going about. FEELING GOOD and ready to birthday next week. :) Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It was lovely to be asked to talk to Anita and tony for the Micro Music podcast out of Southampton. I've been hyper busy with the album pre-release, release and post release so I'm putting that interview here and asking you all to subscribe to them. HERE'S THE LINK! https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-jw2v4-f1a35bCALM DOWN VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqF123V3NMYCALM DOWN BANDCAMP:bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampSUPPORT ON PATREON:bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here it is! CALM DOWN is OUT NOW!Calm DownIs This The Hill?!QAnob (Never Saved A Kid)FrustrationMobsJesus of EtonTurmoilUK Hun?!Written by Grant Sharkey. Recorded by Dan Parkinson. Featuring Dave Allon, Lisa Groves, Lauren Harrold and Zan Lawther. CALM DOWN VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqF123V3NMYfilmed and edited by Scott Chalmers.PATREON: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreonBANDCAMP: bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampAvailable on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play - ask your smart speaker to play it. Whatever. ENJOY IT! :) Thank you for your support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sadly we couldn't hook up the interview this week - so here's a chat about videos, books, music and politics. Plus the advert Dave Allon and Dan Parkinson made for Dan's mum's shop. It's brilliant! My Fab Find - Andover http://myfabfind.co.uk/The Lounge Kittens Final Performance Set 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc066eqAW_oThe Lounge Kittens Final Performance Set 2 (with band) https://youtu.be/3BF_UpxF41M Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreonOrder CALM DOWN! (digital - pwyw/cd £10) bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampThe album is out on November the 5th See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A little round up of the week gone and the week to come - the album is done, but I definitely wish I was going on tour with this one. News of the gig last week with Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer in Portsmouth and news of what's coming this week. Album preview song 'MOBS' - with vocals from Dave Allon, Lisa Groves and Lauren Harrold. ENJOY!Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thinking ahead to how all this tension will play out AND more album news. Plus live show this week in Portsmouth supporting Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer at The Gaiety Bar https://book.events/beatsandswing/2020-10-17/25254Calm Down, OUT November 5th.Order the album: https://grantsharkey.bandcamp.com/Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This weekend we recorded Calm Down! at Wooden Heart with Dan Parkinson. News on he specal guests on the album and a little snippet of the final product in 'Is This The Hill?'. Order the album: bit.ly/SharkeyBandcamp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Good morning, Hobo Sapiens. I've had a break and now it's time to think out-loud again. This year has not been the most enjoyable for people with my sort of work - we're all trying to work out how relevant we are as to how relevant we feel - and the two very rarely meet up. This is a re-cap of what's been happening in the break and what's to come - including recording album 16/40: Calm Down! this weekend coming and doing a live stream show on FB on Thursday 01st October. Live Stream Event on FB: https://fb.me/e/2VfpVJ10L Order the album: bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampSupport the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Getting my head down to focus on writing and plans. So the podcast is going to go back to weekly. Then I'll have more to say. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My brain is fuzzy this week. But I think I've got what it takes to be a shit hot employment tribunals lawyer. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An update on Lily and work and the new Lounge Kittens live album coming on FridayThe album: ingrooves.ffm.to/doitliveSupport the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lily the elderly cat has had a terrible day - so I'm looking after her for the evening. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
680 flights of stairs to the top of Everest for me. Or one Ben Nevis. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The finest herb in the garden had a haircut today. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's been a day of farming - a good day. Bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sorry for the weekend's silence. I forgot to get new batteries... Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thinking about ambition and what it means. Plus: MY BUTT IS FULL.bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sexy is the word of the day.Support: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New live stream date on facebook, Thursday July 2nd at 8.30 UKSupport the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We made a vegan cheese cake - nut emulsion With limes. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 2 of Radical You TV is completed and the young people are drawing a line under the past.Support the podcast bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I went and made this video today about how dastardly the people Bob Seely MP met for a hot sausage party during the lockdown. https://youtu.be/8hpK3j1Wvtg Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A day of getting not much done. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Having a sit down and a fag after the first live stream show.Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I'm going to do my best to be excited about tomorrow maiden live stream. bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today is all about listening.Bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Amazing day of Radical You TV coming out. Lots of messages. Lots of love. Lots of views. THANK YOU.bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rebellion is in my childhood DNA. It's time to talk about how those stories of good vs evil are more important now than ever. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feeling a little bit like there's going to be a massive second wave of virus. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's been a really long day and I'm looking forward chilling before bed. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A day of production on Radical You TV - plus a tiny hands is sad about facts. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Space X had to abort their manned launch of the Crew Dragon this evening - I was going to live podcast it. Then it got cancelled. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I worked out today that I'm a Three Peaks Challenge off of climbing Mount Everest on the stairs. So I've rounded up the numbers, I've got 1400 flights of stairs to go and I'm going to do it in the next two weeks. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A short recap of a good day and the week ahead. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thinking about the Rock'n'Bowl festival in Market Drayton tonight. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thinking about Audlem today.Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Playing bass, re-potting tomatoes and KICKING ASS!Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I was young and needed the money.Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Come on a gentle evening tour of the Panic Farm whilst I water everything before bedtime.Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Good, productive day - despite the flooding - still made a kebab!Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today has been all about Kurt Andersen's 'Fantasy Land - How America Went Haywaire, A 500-Year History'Support the podcase: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Outside to see the ISS - thinking about learning how to speak properly for the TV ShowSupport the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Protests in Hyde Park today against the lockdown. Bloody fools. Support the podcast: bit.l/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I'm on a massive learning curve and enjoying the hell out of that.Support the Podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I'm tired and need a wee.Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lots going on around Radical You Towers and the Panic Farm today. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lots of stuff arrived today to hopefully make my job differently better. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Working it out! WORKING IT OUT! Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As Boris Johnson makes nothing very clear for those of us that can't work from home very well...Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Yesterday was a day to be grumpy, moody and sad. So I was. Support the podcast: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.