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Talking Touring is a UK based podcast presented by Craig Leach and Liam Sexton. Two Tour Managers who have worked with a number of high profile acts across the world over the last decade. Talking Touring is a conversation-led creative endeavour featuring touring crew members and musicians from different backgrounds discussing their experiences, their careers, and occasionally their failures.

Talking Touring


    • Sep 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Talking Touring

    Talking Touring Season 2 Episode 5 - Craig & Liam - FESTIVALS FESTIVALS FESTIVALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 39:29


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week we are joined by NO ONE. Just us two idiots shooting the shit and chatting about our recent return to live music.

    Talking Touring Season 2 Episode 4 - Lydia Palmeira (LIFE) Who doesn't love free shit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 60:03


    Hello, and welcome back to Talking Touring, the greatest podcast about touring in the world! This week we are joined by none other than the wonderful Lydia Palmeira from LIFE. Don't forget, we are still partnered with Stndby for all your back to tour needs! Head to www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' for 10% off your order.

    Talking Touring Season 2 Episode 3 - Sean Scott (Creeper) What The Fuck is a Hot Bag?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 86:02


    HELLO! Welcome back to Talking Touring, the greatest podcast about touring on the internet. We are joined this week by the one and only Sean Scott of the incredible punk rock band CREEPER! We talk to Sean about all things Creeper, the theatre of the band, the drama of it all, and the joys of touring the world with the band. Don't forget to head over to www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Season 2 Episode 2 - David Catmur: Learn to Fly (Anderson.Paak//Andrew Bird//Tubelord)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 71:47


    HELLO FRIENDS! Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week we are joined by Legendary Tour Manager David Catmur! David has toured the world as a musician, and as a tour manager for some incredible bands and artists. We talk to him about his change in career to being a pilot, alongside the usual Talking Touring Questions! Don't forget to head over to www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Season 2 Episode 1 - Andy Prince (Manchester Orchestra): Is Scottish Money Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 91:03


    WELCOME BACK!!! This is Episode one of our BRAND NEW season! We caught up with Andy Prince from one of our favourite bands in the world, Manchester Orchestra. We talk about life at home, moving house, touring the world, his favourite venues, skateboarding, fishing, and just about everything else in between. As always, don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order! ENJOY COMPADRES!

    Talking Touring Episode 21: Season 1 in Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 38:31


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This episode we are looking back over the last 20 episodes of this season! Join us while we reminisce on our favourite advice, venues and more! Thank you for following/subscribing/listening to our podcast for the last couple of months. We'll back with Season 2 REAL SOON! Don't forget to check out www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 20 - Cat Myers: Drums, Drums and MORE Drums!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 55:22


    Hello! Welcome back to Talking Touring. This week we are talking to Cat Myers; Drummer Extraordinaire! Cat has played with some GIANTS in the music industry - most notably MOGWAI and KT Tunstall. We talk about her career, touring the world and playing with some of the worlds greatest musicians. Don't forget to check out www.stndbyworld.com and use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 19 Jack Payne (Stormzy // The National): No Drinks on the Merch Table!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 69:04


    HELLO FRIEND! Welcome back to Talking Touring. This week we are joined by our good friend Jack Payne! Jack is a merchandise manager who works with the likes of Stormzy, Frank Carter, BMTH, Santana, The National, Foals and SO many more. We talk about post lockdown life, touring the world, breaking into the industry and all the usual GOOD shit. Don't forget to head over to www.stndbyworld.com for all your back to tour needs and use code TT10 for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 18 - Tarrant Anderson (The Sleeping Souls // VFB): A VFB Sticker for Every Venue Bathroom!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 62:24


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week our guest is Tarrant Anderson. Tarrant is the owner of one of the UK's most prominent Bus and Van hire services, and also the bass player for Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls. A very diverse conversation this week discussing his career, how VFB got started, touring as a musician while looking after the business at home, and we also touch lightly onto the subject of Brexit and post-brexit touring. Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com for all your back to tour needs! Use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off!

    Talking Touring Episode 17 - Chris Johnson (Lady Gaga // Rhianna): #ilovemyjob

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 67:39


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! Your favourite podcast about touring! We are joined this week by the INCREDIBLE Chris Johnson. Chris is a session drummer for some the biggest artists in the world and has released a book recently discussing his life on tour, and also tips and information on being a session drummer. You can find the book for sale here: https://www.halleonard.com/product/288909/pop-rb-and-gospel-drumming PEACE!

    Talking Touring Episode 16: Hannah Gill (Post Modern Jukebox) - Snot Rags

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 60:36


    Hello! Welcome back to Talking Touring, the greatest podcast of all time about touring. This week our guest is Jazz singer and all-round great human Hannah Gill! She has some great stories to tell, and we dive into some more serious topics along the way, while discovering the most SHOCKING item she can't live without. Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com for all your back to tour needs and use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off!

    Talking Touring Episode 15 - Collette Williams (Blossoms // Refused): Tub Thumpin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 65:45


    Goooooooood Day! Welcome back to another episode of Talking Touring. This week we are joined by Collette Williams! Collette is a drum tech/percussionist/vocalist who works with the likes of Blossoms & Refused. ENJOY DICKHEADS!

    Talking Touring Episode 14 - Todd 'JD' Malloy (Slam Dunk Music): Slam Dunk the Funk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 74:09


    HELLO FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of Talking Touring. This week we have JD from Slam Dunk Music joining us for a chat! A little different to what you're used to, but oh boy is it a good one! Don't forget to use your 10% code 'TT10' to get 10% off your order over at our favourite clothing providers www.stndbyworld.com

    Talking Touring Episode 13 - Dev & Jon (IDLES): The Rhythm Section of Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 84:13


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week is a real special DOUBLE HEADLINER guest. Dev & Jon from the number 1 rock sensations IDLES. Lots of laughs in this one. Ever wanted to know what it's like to tour relentlessly around the world? We've got you covered. All the usual questions, plus plenty of reminiscing on the before times. ENJOY! Don't forget, www.stndbyworld.com has all you need for when you get back out into those clubs and bars for gigs! Use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 12 - Danny Harvey (TM/FOH Cancer Bats // Silverstein): Losing an Arm Wrestle to Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 64:37


    WHEEEYOOOO! Welcome back to Talking Touring. This week we are joined by Danny Harvey! Danny is a TM/FOH Engineer/PM/Artist Manager and also runs Sonic Workshops, a service providing 1-1 tutoring for students with industry professionals. We discuss his career, how he got started, ups & downs, the struggles of Warped Tour, his favourite venues and LOADS more. ENJOY! Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com for all your crew clothing needs. Use code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 11 - John Helps (maybeshewill): DIY like B&Q

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 88:00


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week we are joined by John Helps from Maybeshewill! John has been the Tour Manager, Agent, Promoter, Manager, Record Label, Guitarist and almost everything else for the band during their career, while also running the 'full stack DIY collective' Robotneedshome. John has been a major part of the music scene in Leicester during his career, providing a platform for musicians of all manner of styles at his shows or via his record label. We talk about his career as a musician, and also as a Tour Manager working with a multitude of acts across the world. Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com to grab 10% off your favourite new tour clothes using code 'TT10' at check out!

    Talking Touring Episode 10 - Jaye Schwarzer (Cancer Bats // Bat Sabbath): Professional Forklift Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 68:53


    HOLA DICKHEADS! It's time to talk about touring. This week we are joined by Jaye Schwartz from the metal powerhouses Cancer Bats! Jaye has been playing in Cancer Bats for his entire career, and toured the world with them, making friends across the Globe. We talk about joining the band, his first tours, and the usual questions! Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com and grab yourself 10% off some fresh garms using code 'TT10'

    Sunday Sessions Pt 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 20:48


    Welcome back! It's sunday and this week we are talking about travel days and days off while you're stuck on the bus. Come and relive hell with us.

    Talking Touring Episode 9: Casey Abrams (American Idol // PMJ) - Naked With a Cape

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 62:10


    HELLO! Welcome back to Talking Touring! We are joined this week by the wonderful Casey Abrams of American Idol fame. Casey has gone from strength to strength as a musician since his time on the show, and we discuss his career trajectory after Idol, working with PMJ, and taking off all his clothes on stage!Don't forget, we still have a 10% offer in place with www.stndbyworld.com. Simply head to their site and use code 'TT10' at check out for 10% off your order!

    Sunday Sessions: Pt 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 14:12


    Wheyooo! It's only Sunday! We're discussing the tentative, but exciting news that we might be able to get back out there and do some shows in the summer! Are you this excited? YOU SHOULD BE.Don't forget to head to www.stndbyworld.com and grab yourself some goodies with 10% off using code 'TT10'.BOOYAH

    Talking Touring Episode 8 - Derek Zanetti (The Homeless Gospel Choir): There Will Always Be More Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 65:14


    HEEEEEEYOOOOOOO! Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week we are joined by Derek Zanetti from The Homeless Gospel Choir. Derek is an incredible human being, with a multitude of stories and advice. Don't forget we still have a 10% offer running with www.stndbyworld.com. Head to their site and enter code 'TT10' at checkout for 10% off your order!

    Talking Touring Episode 7 - Tom Campbell (Yungblud // 30 Seconds to Mars): Jared Leto Said What?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 64:52


    Welcome back! This week we are joined by the award-winning Lighting Designer Tom Campbell. Tom has toured with some huge acts around the world as a lighting designer, and is part of the London based Design company MIRRAD. Thanks to Tom and everyone at STNDBY TECHNICAL GEAR Co, Talking Touring listeners are able to get 10% off their order on their site! Head to www.stndbyworld.com and enter code TT10 at check out.

    *BONUS EPISODE* Sunday Sessions Pt 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 27:21


    Good day lovers! This week we're talking about life in hotels and the joy that is sharing rooms, among other HOT FUCKING TAKES. Enjoy and then give your significant other a big ol' squeeze and thank the lord you don't have to spend any time in a hotel with either of us.

    Talking Touring Episode 6 - Chris #2 (Anti Flag // White Wives): French Bartenders don't like Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 65:25


    Welcome back to Talking Touring! This week we are chatting to Punk Rock LEGEND Chris #2 from the politically-charged powerhouse ANTI-FLAG. Chris has had a hell of a career over the last two decades with Anti-Flag and we have a great discussion about touring with Rage Against the Machine, learning to tour with friends and manage relationships at home, along with the usual top tips and favourite venues!

    *BONUS EPISODE* Sunday Sessions pt 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 29:00


    OLA! Welcome back to Sunday Sessions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the time Craig crashed a van and the tale of when i threw my laminate at him. TRIPLE PROFESSIONAL.

    Talking Touring Episode 5 - Simon Gallacher (Creeper // Letlive.): The Best Smelling Man in Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 61:02


    On this weeks episode we talk to the best smelling man in the music industry. The man, the myth, the legend that is Simon Gallacher. Simon is a highly sought-after and well respected Tour Manager and Promoter Rep. Both of us have worked with Simon on events before and has been a huge inspiration to us both. Since COVID stopped the music industry, he has been working on the amazing products at 2204 candles, offering some well-designed and hand crafted candles for your home.

    *Bonus Episode* Sunday Sessions Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 24:36


    Sunday Sessions! This week we expose ourselves as complete failures who can't book flights or operate correctly in an airport. ENJOY!

    Independent Venue Week - The Cookie, The Boileroom, & The Louisiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 53:30


    It's Independent Venue Week! An annual event where we shine a light upon the unsung heroes of the music industry; the independent venue. These venues provide a space for people to gather, a platform for performers to hone their craft, along with employment for their local community. Without places such as these, the industry would not exist. We decided to talk to 3 of our favourite places about their favourite shows, the modern challenges of running a venue, and what it means to them to be independent.

    *BONUS EPISODE* Sunday Sessions Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 18:08


    Sunday Sessions! This week we're talking festival favourites! Enjoyable moments from our careers at festival in the light of Glastonbury cancellation. ENJOY!

    Talking Touring Episode 4 - James Toseland (Superbike Champion // TOSELAND): Parisian hotels are the worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 69:23


    In this episode of Talking Touring we are joined by 2 time Superbike World Champion James Toseland! Following on from his career as a rider, James made the move to music, forming the band 'Toseland' where both Craig and Liam met. We cover the differences in touring with a band and as a sportsman, mental health while touring, tips for surviving on tour and some fantastic stories about travelling together.

    *BONUS EPISODE* Sunday Sessions Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 12:59


    Sunday Sessions! Following the great conversation we had with you all on Instagram, we decided to put together a mini-series where we talk through wild scenarios we've both lived through on tour!

    Talking Touring Episode 3 - Julia Ruzicka (Future of the Left // Million Dead): Don't touch the merch stand!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 72:44


    On this weeks episode we talk to our very good friend Julia Ruzicka! Julia is a bass player, mostly known for her work with bands such as Future of The Left and Million Dead. She has taken on the role of Tour Manager for several of the bands she has been in, and toured extensively across the world. We'll be discussing her career, tips for surviving on tour, Gender Disparity in the music industry, and her role as an educator at BIMM UK

    Talking Touring Episode 2 - Roger Davis (TOSELAND // James Morrison): Nudity & Golf Courses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 63:34


    This week we talk to Roger Davis. Roger is a bass player, studio wizard, guitar tech, lovely human, and stage manager. Roger has spent the most recent years working with the likes of Feeder, and James Morrison, but has been a musician for a large portion of his life too. We discuss future of touring, some tips for surviving on the road and share a few of our own stories from our time touring together around the UK and Europe.

    Talking Touring Episode 1 - Who is this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 14:25


    Talking Touring is a UK based podcast presented by Craig Leach & Liam Sexton. Two Tour Managers who have worked with a number of high profile acts across the world over the last decade. Talking Touring is a conversation-led creative endeavor featuring touring crew members and musicians from different backgrounds discussing their experiences, their careers, and occasionally their failures.Talking Touring aims to be a light-hearted Podcast for an audience both familiar with the lifestyle of touring in/with a band, and also as an insight to this world for people outside of the music industry. Following a simple and straightforward conversational style of presentation, we will discuss our guests favourite places to tour, favourite venues, exciting stories from the road, career paths into the industry, personal experiences (both positive and negative), News stories relevant to the Music Industry, and everything in between.

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