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Clint Boon, the organ playing Mancunian legend from Inspiral Carpets brings you anecdotes from his life in music and the people he's met along the way. From the early days with Noel Gallagher as his roadie to recording music with Alfie Boe in his attic. This is a show that will take you on a musical…

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    Radio Fails - Storytime with Boon - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 36:52


    This week on Storytime with Boon, Clint talks gas guzzlers and radio fails including a collection of some mighty fine f**k ups when he was live on-air. There's also new music from D.R.O.H.N.EGet your Spotify playlist for this weeks episode here - http://spoti.fi/2fz0mh6 Morrissey - I Have Forgiven JesusGuru Josh - InfinitySuper Furry Animals - Man Don't Give A FuckElvis Costello - Radio, RadioD.R.O.H.N.E - I.C.U

    Cars, Bikes & Bunnies - Storytime with Boon - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 56:22


    This week the 'AWARD WINNING' Storytime with Boon get's mechanical as Clint tells stories about some of the cars, motorbikes & mopeds Clint has owned or borrowed. There's an update on 'Project Rabbits' and of course brand spanking new music this week from Nihilists.Get your Spotify fix here for all the music in this weeks episode - http://spoti.fi/2d3ZkHs Chris Spedding - Motor Bikin'Bruce Springsteen - Born To RunMadness - I’ve Been Drivin’ In My CarClint Boon - GO! MO! GO!Benny Hill Theme TuneNihilists - Over Is So Over

    Peter Hook Live - Storytime with Boon - Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 78:12


    This week's show is a very special one indeed, recorded live in Manchester, Clint chats to Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook. This one is not to be missed! There's also new unsigned music from Sauce and this week's Spotify playlist can be found here - http://spoti.fi/2d3ZkHs New Order - TruthNew Order - CrystalChemical Brothers - Hey Boy, Hey GirlPeter Hook & The Light - Love Will Tear Us ApartDillinger - CocaineMonaco - What Do You Want From MeJoy Division - DisorderSauce - Gas Pipes Blown

    Manic Street Preachers - Storytime with Boon - Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 45:58


    In this week's show Clint tells us stories from days gone by about the filming of the Inspirals track 'Caravan', Noel Gallaghers first ever recorded vocals, the Manic Street Preachers as well as the potential theft of various animals. This week there's unsigned music from Dysehaus!Get the Spotify playlist right here - http://spoti.fi/2d3ZkHs Inspiral Carpets - CaravanInspiral Carpets - NiagaraManic Street Preachers Motorcycle EmptinessThe Southlanders - I Am A Mole & I Live In A HoleInspiral Carpets - Dreams Are All We HaveThe Cure - Love CatsDysehaus - Terrified

    Richard Ashcroft - Storytime with Boon - Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2016 33:09


    In this week's show Clint tells stories about Richard Ashcroft, Adele, Depeche Mode and how he wrote the track 'Butterfly'. Also, hear Clint's take on Pokemon GO and new music from 'Sky Between Leave'This week's Spotify playlist can be found here - http://spoti.fi/2cr40X1 The Verve - Lucky ManAdele - Chasing PavementsDepeche Mode - Enjoy The SilenceInspiral Carpets - ButterflyMoby - GoSky Between Leaves - O.B.E

    Supergrass - Storytime with Boon - Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 37:13


    Hello you lovely lot, this week on Storytime with Boon there's more stories than the Burj Khalifa. When Clint met teenagers Gaz and Danny who would later form a little band called Supergrass, a trip to Germany that got slightly raucous and another infamous theme tune from Clint. This week there's new music from Newcastle band The Kustom Built.Get the Spotify playlist for this episode right here - http://spoti.fi/2bUY7kRSuper grass - AlrightJustice vs. Simian - We Are Your FriendsCamper Van Beethoven - Take The Skinheads BowlingStone Roses - Fools GoldClint Boon - Trucks Are GoodEdwyn Starr - ContactSupertramp - It's Raining AgainThe Kustom Built - Push The Pull

    Elbow - Storytime with Boon - Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2016 41:44


    In this week's Storytime, we discover Clint's connection to Elbow and their recordings, the love of Philip Glass including a very special rendition with Mike Garry, how Clint wrote the Inspirals track 'Uniform' and new unsigned music from Siamese. This week's Spotify playlist can be found here - http://spoti.fi/2aZ3iNDElbow - NewbornPhilip Glass feat. Linda Ronstadt - FreezingMike Garry & Philip Glass - Live ForeverSpencer Davis Group - Keep On RunningInspiral Carpets - UniformIsaac Castle - Sister In LawSiamese - White Jacket

    Oscar Boon - Storytime with Boon - Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2016 42:37


    On this weeks instalment of Storytime, Clint tells you about his near death experience at the hands of an ‘It Girl’, his friendship with Arthur Baker, stomach upsets whilst touring and we get to hear the up and coming talents of Oscar Boon as he gets on his guitar. There’s new unsigned music from a band called Foxtales and as usual make sure you listen to the Spotify playlist which goes with this episode. Happy listening!Spotify link - http://spoti.fi/29T1nj0Betty Boo - Doin' The DoArthur Baker - Life in TransitionThe Stranglers - No More HereosInspiral Carpets - GenerationsMuse - HysteriaFoxtales - Spider

    The Specials (Horace Panter) - Storytime with Boon - Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 38:08


    A special edition this week as Clint catches up with Horace Panter from The Specials for an in depth interview looking into what made The Specials so successful as well as the group dynamics and some of his favourite songs. There is new unsigned music this week from The G.O.DThe Spotify playlist for this weeks show can be found here - http://spoti.fi/29T1nj0The Specials - GangsterThe Specials - Ghost TownThe Specials - Too Much Too YoungSleaford Mods - JobseekerThe Specials - Message to You RudyThe G.O.D - Drive Away The Rain

    Caroline Aherne - Storytime with Boon - Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 48:56


    Clint is back with a bang after his break as he regales us with tales of Caroline Aherne, international jet setting and how he wrote the Clint Boon Experience track 'Climbing Back Inside the Dream'. As usual there's new unsigned music this week from Liam McClair.For a Spotify playlist of all the music in this weeks episode, get it here - http://spoti.fi/29tIgtDThe Boxtops - The LetterOasis - The Shock Of The LightningThe Travelling Band - WaterfallClint Boon Experience - Climbing Back Inside The DreamPrimal Scream - Goodbye JohnnyOasis - Half The World AwayLiam McClair - Hunted

    Rick Witter - Storytime with Boon Live - Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 44:29


    This week we're back for another live show at Red's True Barbecue in Manchester and the live guest is Yorkshire legend Rick Witter from Shed Seven. Hear stories from run in's with Oasis to recording Top Of The Pops. As always we've got new music at the end of the show as well, this week from Maruja with So Smile.This episodes Spotify playlist - http://spoti.fi/1X0vZOvOasis - Don't Look Back In AngerShed Seven - High HopesInspiral Carpets - Keep The Circle AroundMaruja - So Smile

    Inspirals in the US - Storytime with Boon - Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2016 48:36


    In this weeks jam packed Storytime with Boon hear tales from the Inspirals US road trip, the latest on Rabbit-gate and how Clint wrote the Inspirals track 'Sleep Well Tonight'. Also, this week get your tickets for our next live show at Red's True Barbecue in Manchester where Clint will be chatting to Shed Seven front man Rick Witter. Get your tickets at www.boon.eventbrite.co.uk right now.All the tracks to accompany this weeks episode can be played right here - http://spoti.fi/1TlBS2YThe KLF - Wichita LinemanThe KLF - Elvis On The RadioThe KLF - Madrugada EternaAl Wilson - The SnakeInspiral Carpets - Sleep Well TonightJefferson Airplane - White RabbitSeaker - After I’m Gone

    The Stone Roses - Storytime with Boon - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 53:28


    After a breather last week Clint's back with some absolute corkers this week from stories about the Stone Roses, Ian McCulloch and Clint's own failed children’s theme tune career, with examples. Clint also talks Rabbits, yes you read that correctly, Rabbits and there's new unsigned music from Twisted Revolution.The Spotify playlist for this week’s episode can be found here - http://spoti.fi/1Uh72xNThe Mill - Mind TrainStone Roses - Made of StoneEcho and the Bunnymen - Nothing Lasts ForeverClint Boon - I'm Crazy 'bout A RobotChas and Dave - RabbitTwisted Revolutions - Sunshines On Speculation

    Set2Go - Storytime with Boon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2016 60:20


    This week Clint is having a breather from all those amazing stories but instead of the usual show we're going to let you listen to his first ever 'Set2Go' podcast, championing new unsigned music. Full service will be resumed next week but for now, sit back and listen to an hour of new music chosen by Clint. The Time Sellers- Cold RevoltBilly Bibby - Waitin' For YouCabbage - KevinRyan Jarvis - Moving Far Too Fast Larkins - Let Your Hair DownNude - Oh My Lady Hey Bulldog - Under My SpellLyerr - Miss Bright IdeasAmbiere -Tree Of LifeMica and Kardanski - TroubleBeach - Moon SmokeMoon Looks On - Friend of Mine.

    Shaun Ryder - Storytime with Boon - Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 37:31


    This week on Storytime hear Clint tell stories on holidays away with Shaun Ryder, auditions with Noel Gallagher and the offer of getting taken for a spin in a Helicopter by a well known face. There’s also new unsigned music from Park Avenue.Get your Spotify hit right here for all this weeks tracks in full - http://spoti.fi/25Xa66JThe La’s - Timeless MelodyOasis - Live ForeverEMF - UnbelievableThe Clint Boon Experience - Somewhere In TimeDoves - Catch The SunPark Avenue - Devil

    Noel Gallagher - Storytime with Boon - Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2016 39:21


    Like a poorly timed April Fool, this weeks show is out and full of cracking stories! This time round Clint tells us about the time he was upstaged by Geoff Hurst, the history of Strawberry Studios and the great bands that have been through its’ doors as well as Clint telling Noel that Oasis was a shit name for a band. Oops! There’s also new unsigned music from Red Light Effect and more.As per usual, get your streaming fix from Spotify here with all the full tracks from this weeks episode - http://spoti.fi/23d5cjNNew Order - World in MotionInspiral Carpets - Dreams Are All We HaveJoy Division - Love Will Tear Us ApartRolling Stones - Brown SugarOasis - Champagne SupernovaInspiral Carpets - Song For A FamilyThe Jam - Going UndergroundRed Light Effect - Sunflower State

    Cabbage - Storytime with Boon - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2016 38:25


    Another week, another episode, this time it's lucky number 13! On this weeks show we've got anecdotes about Iggy Pop, faulty 'Bells' on New Years Eve and a success story about an unsigned band from a previous Storytime with Boon called Cabbage. There's also a never before heard track from Clint called "The Little 'What If?' Song" and new unsigned music from Dantevilles.Get your Spotify fix here with all the tracks from this weeks show in full and many more - http://spoti.fi/1SmpvU5Daft Punk - AerodynamicIggy Pop - The PassengerCabbage - KevinCabbage - Dinner LadyClint Boon - The Little 'What If?' SongElton John - Rocket ManDantevilles - Colour

    The Beatles - Storytime with Boon - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 36:56


    Greetings pod lovers. Another week, another Storytime with Boon. On this weeks stellar episode Clint becomes PA for the manager of The Beatles, an awkward appearance on T4 for Clint and Ian Brown and how the Clint Boon Experience track 'Comet Theme Number One' came to be plus new unsigned music from Moon Looks On.As always, get your Spotify fix right here - http://spoti.fi/1T6hFD2The Beatles - Hello, GoodbyeBilly and the Buttons - Where Can I Park My CarIan Brown - StellifyThe Clint Boon Experience - Comet Theme Number OneElvis Presley - If I Can DreamMoon Looks On - Friend Of Mine

    Mooooo - Storytime with Boon - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2016 37:02


    Ahoy! What a treat we've got for you this week. Clint ventures north of the boarder for T in the Park, Flea from the Chillies kicks off and why the Inspirals have an obsession with cows. This weeks unsigned band are Beach with Moon Smoke.Get the Spotify playlist here - http://spoti.fi/1Uzkoo9rnrnMoooooooooo!Catfish and the Bottlemen - CocoonThe Matterhorn Project - The Muh! SongInspiral Carpets - Theme from CowRed Hot Chili Peppers - Under the BridgeBeach - Moon Smoke

    Terry Christian - Storytime with Boon Live - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 56:43


    Hello podcast lovers. This week we've got a special treat for you in the form of Terry Christian chatting to Clint about his life in broadcasting. This weeks episode was recorded live at Reds True Barbecue in Manchester as part of Clint's monthly live shows there. There's also new unsigned music from Mica and Kardanski.As always, you can find a Spotify playlist to accompany the show right here - http://spoti.fi/1Wc1iDCMica and Kardanski - Trouble

    Craig Gill (Inspirals) - Storytime with Boon - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2016 37:30


    Another week, another show, another great selection of stories from Clint. This week's show includes Inspirals wine tasting, a little known fella by the name of Ed Sheeran, a bizarre meeting with REM and Craig Gill is on the phone. This week's unsigned music is from Amber Lane-McIvor.There's also info on how to get your place for our 2nd live show next week (March 9th) with special guest Terry Christian. Go to www.boon.eventbrite.co.uk but you need to listen to the show to get the password.Your Spotify playlist can be found here - http://spoti.fi/1LwVzaQHappy listening!Tony Tribe - Red Red WineEd Sheehan - The A TeamREM - Man On The MoonIan Brown - FEARInspiral Carpets - Two Worlds CollideThe Who - The Kids Are AlrightAmber Lane-McIvor - Tree Of Life

    Anthony H Wilson - Storytime with Boon - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 39:16


    A special episode this week to celebrate the life of Anthony H Wilson on what would have been his 66th birthday recently. Clint plays out an interview he did with the great man from 2005. Also, stories of Clint teaching Peter Hook how to DJ, a trip with Sean Ryder to the Theatre and the story behind the Inspirals track Directing Traffic. This week, new unsigned music from band Lyerr as well.This week’s Spotify playlist lives here - http://spoti.fi/1LG0xg0Joy Division - She’s Lost ControlHappy Mondays - Wrote For LuckInspiral Carpets - Directing TrafficJoy Division - AtmosphereSt Anthony - An Ode to Anthony H WilsonLyerr - Miss Bright Ideas

    Viola Beach - Storytime with Boon - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016


    Hello, hello! It's that time of the week again when we delve into the mind of Clint Boon. This week a touching tribute to Viola Beach after the terribly sad news of their accident in Sweden. There's also stories from Clint's meeting with The Killers, who officially owns the longest hallway in Rock N Roll, what happened when Noel Gallagher met John Craven and did you know Clint wrote the theme tune for the kids TV show Engie Benjy. New music this week comes in the form of Hey Bulldog with Under My Spell.As always, a Spotify playlist to accompany the episode can be played here - http://spoti.fi/1QkNfNzSee you next week story lovers!The Killers - Mr BrightsideThe Who - I Can See For MilesOasis - Cigarettes and AlcoholClint Boon - Engie BenjyViola Beach - Swings and WaterslidesHey Bulldog - Under My Spell

    Bonehead (Oasis) - Storytime with Boon - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 34:24


    Oh, didn't see you there! Well, seeing as you're reading this, boy have we got a show for you this week from the archives of Mr Boon's mind. Sean Hughes uses an Inspirals t-shirt not as advertised, the mis-pronunciation of one of The Smiths, Oasis stories and a chat with Bonehead as well as Clint spending the day trying to sell the Big Issue. This week we've got new unsigned music from Nude as well.The Spotify playlist this week resides here - http://spoti.fi/20Vkx7jDownload and subscribe for your listening pleasure and ease!The Undertones - Teenage KicksThe Smiths - This Charming ManOasis - Some Might SayOasis - ColumbiaInspiral Carpets - JoeCrystal Waters - Gypsy WomanNude - Oh My Lady

    Bez (Happy Mondays) - Storytime with Boon Live - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2016 37:20


    Why hello there Boonarmy! This weeks show is a very special one, recorded live at Reds True Barbecue in Manchester with the one and only Bez from the Happy Mondays. Hear Clint chat to the maraca magician with stories from bee keeping to big brother interventions. Bez truly is one of a kind!This week's unsigned band is Larkins with Let Your Hair Down!Even though there's not a lot of music this week you can find a Spotify playlist to accompany the episode right here - http://spoti.fi/1S0ct3D

    Prof Brian Cox - Storytime with Boon - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 45:15


    This week on Storytime with Boon, a Top of the Pops slapping contest with Mark E Smith, the press turns on the Inspirals, how Clint taught Ray Davies from The Kinks how to play Subbuteo and Brian Cox chats to Clint about his love of Saturn 5. There's also news on the Boon families budding band and new unsigned music from Ryan Jarvis.For a Spotify playlist of all the music in the show and more click here - http://spoti.fi/20sc6QDAlso, this week listen to the show and find out how to register to join Clint in conversation with Bez from the Happy Mondays next week at Red's True Barbecue in Manchester. Be quick though as it's first come first served!Inspiral Carpets feat. Mark E Smith - I Want YouErasure - RespectThe Kinks - Tired Of WaitingInspiral Carpets - Saturn 5David Bowie - Life On MarsThe Beatles - TaxmanRyan Jarvis - Moving Far Too Fast

    Fran Healy - Storytime with Boon - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016 41:02


    This week on Storytime with Boon, Clint talks about the time he met Calvin Harris before he was famous and getting a little cocky with a stage dive, when U2 asked the Inspirals to help support them at an anti nuclear protest and when Clint had a 1 fingered glove moment at the doctors. There's also insight into the Clint Boon Experience track 'Do What You Do' with Travis frontman Fran Healy, who also joins Clint for a chat. All that plus Clint's views on home schooling and new music from unsigned band, Cabbage!For a Spotify playlist of all the music in the show and more click here - http://spoti.fi/1UbY026rnUnderworld - Born SlippyLou Reed - Satellite Of LoveThe Doors - People Are StrangeClint Boon Experience - Do What You Want (Earworm Song)Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On MeAlice Cooper - Schools OutCabbage - Kevin

    Peter Hook - Storytime with Boon - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2016 38:42


    This week on Storytime with Boon, Clint talks about his part in the film 24 Hour Party People, his school days with Gary the angry rocker and chats to Peter Hook about the time he saw a bit too much of Hooky on his wedding day. There's also new unsigned music from former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist Billy Bibby as well as the story behind the Clint Boon Experience track, 'White No Sugar'.For a Spotify playlist of all the music in the show and more click here - http://spoti.fi/1l5rkLFIf you like the show, download and subscribe in iTunes with new shows every week!Happy Mondays - 24 Hour Party PeopleLed Zeppelin - Whole Lotta LoveJoy Division - Love Will Tear Us ApartMonaco - What Do You Want From MeClint Boon Experience - White No SugarBilly Bibby - Waitin' For You

    Alfie Boe and Clint - Storytime with Boon - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 31:47


    In the first ever episode of Storytime with Boon, Clint tells stories about Shaun Ryder, Noel Gallagher and is joined on the phone by Alfie Boe. He talks about the meaning behind the Inspiral Carpets track 'Sackville' and why he's a big fan of co-sleeping. There's also unsigned music from the band The Time Sellers. For a Spotify playlist of all the music in the show and more click here - http://spoti.fi/1ZNQbD8 If you like the show, download and subscribe in iTunes with new shows every week.Happy Mondays - Step OnOasis - Rock 'n' Roll StarThe Clint Boon Experience - 17 & Over!The Clint Boon Experience - Only One Way I Can GoInspiral Carpets - SackvilleThe Time Sellers - Cold Revolt

    It all starts here - Storytime with Clint Boon - Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 0:54


    Clint Boon, the organ playing Mancunian legend from Inspiral Carpets new podcast. Listen to a teaser for the new show, coming January 2016!

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