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30 years ago – in July 1996 - the Lisbon Lions stand was opened at Celtic Park, continuing the ground's redevelopment.There are four stands at Celtic Park: the main stand, North Stand, Lisbon Lions stand and Jock Stein stand. Each time one these has been opened, matches have been held to celebrate this.The original Celtic Park opened in 1888 before 1892 when the Bhoys moved the short distance to the second site, which remains the location where the Celts play.Over the years, the look of this venue has changed significantly, with many stands and structures being built and then knocked down, and in the case of the original pavilion, burned down as happened in 1929.If looking at the current Parkhead, the history of this can be traced back to 1971, when the main stand was built, although the foundations of this are much older.The oldest of Celtic's stands is the main stand. Work on this began in 1970 and was eventually completed in 1971. It ran behind schedule which led to one very strange scenario.By 14 August 1971, the League Cup campaign had begun but Celtic could not yet play at home due to the building works. This meant that their match versus Rangers had to be played at Ibrox – but with Celtic as the home team, and Celtic season tickets being valid!11 days later, the main stand was finally ready for use. In terms of opening games for this new facility, there are two relevant fixtures. The first of these came in the League Cup on 25 August. Morton travelled to Celtic Park and the main stand was now open for fans.To say the least, this was a less than auspicious occasion to mark the stand's maiden game. Despite getting a penalty – which was missed by Kenny Dalglish – the Celts fell to a 1-0 defeat. Although Celtic still made it through to the final, they famously lost 4-1 to Partick Thistle.However, this Morton fixture was not the main stand's official opening event. Instead, that took place a week when Nacional from Uruguay were the glamour opponents invited to mark the occasion.60,000 supporters were in Celtic Park, with the main stand being ticket-only and sold out. They watched on as Celtic legend Jimmy McGrory – the club's all-time top scorer and former manager – performed the official ceremony.This was a much brighter moment as the Hoops won 3-0 to officially christen the new stand with victory. Although there were also complaints from the Scottish League who were upset at the game being played during the season, despite the Scottish FA agreeing to this.In the following decades, little major reconstruction work took place at Celtic Park. By the early-1990s, this left the club facing a major problem. The Hillsborough tragedy had led to a demand that all football stadiums be all-seated.In this era, Celtic faced major financial problems and simply did not have the money to build such a venue. Pipe dreams of moving to Cambuslang soon disappeared. Eventually, this led to Fergus McCann's takeover, after which there was rapid building progress at Celtic Park.In the 1994-95 season, the Bhoys vacated their usual home and instead played at Hampden. Whilst they were away, Celtic Park was razed to the ground, except for the main stand. Building work soon followed at a cost of £17 million.In place of the old Jungle section of the ground, a massive new North Stand was built. Quite simply, this towered over what had been the former ground. Also, with seats for 27,000 supporters, this was one of the biggest stands in Britain.By 1995, everything looked brighter again for Celtic. The takeover had long since been completed, the Bhoys had held a successful share issue to raise much needed funds and, most importantly, the club's first silverware since 1989 sat in the Parkhead trophy room.In addition, the North Stand was now finished and ready for an official opening. On a gala day on 5 August 1995, fans got their first experience of this new venue.A sell-out crowd turned up in Glasgow's east end, with the brilliant sunshine capturing the general mood of optimism. Rod Stewart did the official honours at the ribbon-cutting to open the North Stand, before a friendly match was held.Celtic's opponents were Newcastle United, with a team full of stars including David Ginola and Peter Beardsley. They all helped entertain the supporters in a 1-1 draw. John Collins got the first goal in front of the new stand, thanks to a 30th minute penalty, before Les Ferdinand's second half equaliser proved to be the last scoring of the match.Now that one part of Fergus McCann's new construction was complete, it would not be long before more building work took place. Behind the west stand – or old Celtic end – a temporary stand was erected, but this was only a short-term solution.One year on, there was yet another new stand to be opened. And like in 1971, there were two relevant matches when it came to doing this.Throughout the 1995-96 season, more building work had taken place at the east end of the ground, on the site of what had previously been referred to as the ‘Rangers end'. Now this stand was complete and ready for action.On 31 July 1996, another English team made their way north of the border. This time it was Arsenal's turn to experience the new Celtic Park, but it was also the first time for Celtic fans too.Another sell-out crowd – this time with 47,300 fans – were in the ground. They witnessed a 2-1 win for the home side. In fact, Arsenal led for most of the match thanks to a Lee Dixon goal, but two very late strikes from Simon Donnelly and Phil O'Donnell ensured a green-and-white win.Despite Arsenal being high-profile visitors, this match was not the official opening of the stand. Instead, this took place a few days later.On 3 August 1996, Billy Connolly this time was given the opening honours. Wearing a standout green suit, the Glasgow comedian officially opened the new east stand, before a clash of the hoops where Celtic played Sporting Lisbon.This match showed the best and worst of Celtic in this era. The Celts looked good going forward and enjoyed a two-goal advantage thanks to goals from Jorge Cadete – playing against his old club – and Simon Donnelly.However, with ten minutes remaining, this good work was undone in little more than a minute. As the clock struck 80, Luis Filipe halved the deficit. And very shortly after this, the unfortunate John Hughes knocked into his own net, to seal a 2-2 draw.In fact, you can argue that this stand has had three official openings. The first two came in 1996 when the building work was first done. The next happened four years later, but this time without any building changes.Instead, the event in the year 2000 concerned a change of name. The stand was simply referred to as the east stand, although some fans referred to it using the old ‘Rangers end' adage. But now Celtic wanted to use the venue to honour the club's greatest side.It was agreed that the east stand would be officially christened the ‘Lisbon Lions' stand in celebration of all those players who contributed to European Cup glory in 1967. This was in response to a public vote in the choice of name, with Fergus McCann being runner-up.On 1 February 2000, Bayern Munich came to Celtic Park. In front of a less than full Celtic Park, the Germans claimed a 2-1 victory. In truth, it was an unimportant game, and it was one that almost did not happen.The previous Saturday, high winds had damaged some of the stadium, including the new stand. This had forced the postponement of Celtic's Scottish Cup clash with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The weather eventually calmed down enough to fix the roof and let the Bayern game go ahead.But, of course, when it came to replay the Scottish Cup tie, the Celts were left wishing that the weather had again stopped this. Famously, ‘Super Caley went ballistic' and knocked the hoops out of the cup, considered to be one of Celtic's worst ever results.In fact, when the Lisbon Lions stand received its official name, the full ground was now complete. After the east stand was finished in 1996, attentions turned to adding the final piece of the Celtic Park jigsaw.Where the temporary stand had stood at the west end of the ground, construction began. By 1998, this was finished and ready to be opened for fans to use. The completed 60,000 stadium was an impressive sight; the biggest football ground in Scotland.Once more, two matches were involved in the opening of this new stand. On the face of it, the first game played in front of fans should have been a major moment. As well as a fully rebuilt stadium, the Celts were in the qualifiers of the Champions League for the first time since it was rebranded from the European Cup.On 22 July 1998, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic came to Celtic Park. 56,864 were in the ground. They watched an utterly lacklustre match which ended 0-0. There were even boos as the team left the pitch at full-time, although Celtic did at least go on to win the second leg.This disappointing fixture was not the official opening though. Instead, that took place just over two weeks later. Liverpool were the latest team from England to open a Celtic Park stand.Before the match began, there was a poignant ceremony. This latest stand was to be named after Jock Stein, the man who had led Celtic to Europe's pinnacle. His wife Jean opened the stand, and she was joined by most of the Lisbon Lions, who showed off their famous trophy.This time it was a sell-out and 59,727 supporters crammed into the ground, a sight which has become common in the years since. They did not get to cheer a goal as the Merseyside men claimed a 1-0 win, but Celtic knew they were on the upward track.The changing face of Celtic Park has been truly remarkable, including the surrounding areas. For now, the ground has a fixed feel to it although there are always demands from supporters for further changes, including another tier being added to the main stand.In addition, there are regular fan discussions about whether more names should be added to the ground; figures such as Brother Walfrid or Fergus McCann are usually promoted in relation to this.Whichever stand you sit in at Celtic Park, it is one that has been witness to so many memorable moments in the club's history. 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Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent! As we get ever closer to the re-retrospective coming this October 2026 we carry our Adjacent series and this month it's James's pick he's chosen Stanley Tucci's possibly overlooked 1998 comedy The Impostors—a loving homage to the golden age of slapstick, screwball comedies, and classic double acts like Laurel & Hardy and the Marx Brothers. Packed with an incredible ensemble cast including Oliver Platt, Alfred Molina, Steve Buscemi, Tony Shalhoub, Lili Taylor, Isabella Rossellini, Billy Connolly and even a brief appearance from Woody Allen himself, this is one of those films that has quietly built a passionate cult following over the years… while leaving plenty of other viewers completely baffled. Along the way, Don discovers that he may never have truly understood what defines a farce until finally sitting down with this film, while James makes the case that Hollywood simply doesn't take creative swings like this anymore. Whether The Impostors is a forgotten comedy gem or an ambitious experiment that doesn't quite come together… it certainly gave us plenty to talk about. Thanks as always for listening! ========================================================== Links mentioned in this episode: James Content Rollout Announcement Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEFovWooMuA Stanley Tucci's The Impostors (1998) Interview - https://freshairarchive.org/segments/actor-director-and-writer-stanley-tucci-imposters ================================================== For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out:
Our Summer in the Cities tour hits Glasgow, where rain-slicked streets, pub jukeboxes, and all-night clubs blur into a sound that is spiritual, scrappy, and just a bit strange. From gospel rave lift-offs to shimmering stadium dreams, Don and Dude dig into two records that lock Glasgow's grit, melancholy, and imagination into vinyl.The AlbumsPrimal Scream – Screamadelica (1991)Screamadelica catches Primal Scream right as they trade jangly guitars for a heady blend of acid house rhythms, gospel choirs, and dubby studio haze. It feels like a full night out in musical form, moving from joyful, communal peaks to bleary comedowns and ambient drift, all while keeping Glasgow heart and rock soul at the center.Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) (1982)New Gold Dream... finds Simple Minds stepping into a luminous, synth-rich sound that feels both glamorous and spiritual. Tight grooves, chiming keyboards, and Jim Kerr's incantatory vocals turn city streets, romantic longing, and big-picture searching into one glowing, hypnotic dream.Diggin' AlbumsCrown Lands – Apocalypse (2026) Modern Canadian prog epic packed with towering riffs, sci-fi storytelling, and a 19-minute title track that pushes their Rush-inspired sound into full-on cosmic saga mode.Nazareth – Hair of the Dog (1975) Gritty Scottish hard rock classic built on thick riffs, snarling vocals, and barroom swagger, capped by the title track and their slow-burning take on "Love Hurts".Ed O'Brien – Blue Morpho (2026) Psychedelic-tinged alt rock from the Radiohead guitarist, exploring change and emotional healing with spacious guitars and gently trippy textures.Bruce Hornsby – Indigo Park (2026) Piano-driven, genre-blurring songs that meditate on memory and time, bringing together rock, jazz, and friends from across his long career.Follow & SupportFollow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with another music obsessive who still loves hearing whole albums front to back.“Glasgow is a brilliant city. It's the only place I've been where I've had a good time and an awful time all at once.” – Billy Connolly
Rory Bremner is a national treasure. He's Britain's best-known impressionist, satirist and comedian – bringing to life everyone from the likes of Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Boris Johnson and Tony Blair to Billy Connolly, Ian Mckellen and John Cleese. But, did you know that he is also a translator of operas, a columnist, writer, presenter, ballroom dancer and actor? And also that he actively supports a great number of good causes; one being the UK ADHD Partnership of which he is patron? In this podcast, Rory reflects on his life and career. If you would like to find out how the mind of a genius comedian works, learn about the challenges yet extraordinary upsides of having ADHD, or just need cheering up, this podcast is for you! Related links Enquire here - Rory Bremner Bandwidth Conversations is proudly sponsored by Klira. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Legend of the Irish comedy scene Deirdre O'Kane joined us this week - She talked about learning that comedy was a script, not just improvised on stage and how she began writing jokes immediately after that realisation. One of the first women on the scene, Deirdre was doing well, but nearly quit after a particularly bad show - Until a sign from the universe in the form of the iconic Billy Connolly. She told us how the world of stand up has evolved, what her dream role is and why comedy classics like Intermission are not as easy to make as you might think. We also learned more about Terry in this episode - Namely, that he's never seen Intermission and that he doesn't know who Billy Connolly is.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie Get in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com
James is still on the beach and Gav is emotionally on holiday still so it's Shifty again. Are you ready for this one? From early (surprising) jobs, to first records, this one goes to places 2P1P has never been before…but don't worry there's still plenty of festival and music chat. Listener questions, J.D. & rum, whats not to love? Buy your We Lost The Sea tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/we-lost-the-seaAnd your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-podWe go again, every Thursday morning.
In this episode of The Comedian's Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the brilliant Jack McMinn, a standout musical comedian and a true "man of interesting facts". Jack pulls back the curtain on his creative DNA, tracing his early inspirations from the deadpan genius of Flight of the Conchords and the lyrical mastery of Tim Minchin. They dive into the evolution of comedy through the noughties and tens, discussing the unique "weirdness" of being a musical act in a stand-up world and why musical comedy remains such a powerful tool for connection.The conversation takes a deep dive into Jack's role as an archivist of the craft, exploring his "Whovian" obsession with Doctor Who and the profound influence of The Beatles on his songwriting. To wrap things up, Jack shares one of the most legendary stories in comedy lore: the incredible true tale of how Billy Connolly got discovered. From the wild characters of the circuit to the science of a perfect parody, this episode is a masterclass in the intersection of music, history, and humour.Episode Chapters[[00:00]] My inspiration from Flight of the concords and Tim Minchin [[04:16]][[04:16]] The noughties and tens, what matters in comedy, do I get any weirdness being a musical comedian, why musical comedy helps [[13:07]][[13:07]] Lots of wild people do comedy and restarting comedy multiple times [[19:47]][[34:39]] The story of the Beatles and my love for doctor who [[45:31]][[52:00]] How Billy Connolly got found [[59:00]]If you would like to know more on Jack, follow him on Tiktok and Instagram at jackmcminnpiano. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #musicalcomedy #jackmcminn #thecomediansparadise #musicalcomedian
“It is an obnoxious way to tell a story…” - Andrew on the film's structureOn this week's show, Listener Request Month 2026 makes the chicken come home to roost as we are finally forced to chat about Troy Duffy's 1999 dorm-room-poster-movie, The Boondock Saints!Why in the world did they think this ‘re-cap the crime' format needed to happen? Why is Rocco's character name just the real actor's actual name? Where do they get this super-human strength to rip toilets out of floors and jump off five-story buildings with ease? And what's with Troy Duffy's hatred of the Mafia? PLUS: If you get bit by a Muppet, will you turn into one by the next full moon? The Boondock Saints stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, David Della Rocco, Billy Connolly, Gerard Parkes, Carlo Rota, Ron Jeremy, and Willem Dafoe as Paul Smecker; directed by Troy Duffy.This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney dot com slash WHM! That's RocketMoney dot com slash WHM.Be sure to catch us on the road in Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22 where we'll be talking Conan the Barbarian and Big respectively. Tickets on sale now! Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! What's it like to cut Billy Connolly's hair? How eating a sneaky KitKat in Westminster created some viral confusion and can you do better than Jose Quitongo for the Fireman XI team of the week. Tales from the chair; Politics, acting and comedy; Fireman XI and Terracing Teaser. Taylor Ferguson and Mhairi Black with Stuart and Tam.
Join The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride's, and St Bride's Choir for this week's reflection in words and music. This week's Gospel reading which we hear describes St Matthew's account of the transfiguration of Christ. "O nata lux de lumine" by Thomas Tallis is a simple yet beautifully refined setting of two verses from a hymn for the feast of the transfiguration. It was published in 1575 in a volume of motets by Tallis and Byrd called Cantiones Sacrae which they dedicated to Elizabeth I. Alison recalls a story she heard the comedian Billy Connolly tell and reflects on how we can all at times be unable to see the wonder of what confronts us until our eyes are opened and we finally see. We close with a nineteenth century hymn text on the same theme of Christ's glory, "God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face." Information about our weekly Sunday services in St Bride's of Choral Eucharist at 11am (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-eucharist/) and Choral Evensong at 5:30pm (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-evensong/) can be found on the website. Find out what's happening at St Bride's at https://www.stbrides.com/whats-on If you enjoy listening, please leave a comment below or subscribe to our channel. It is great to get your feedback. SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S ================== We are hugely grateful for people's generosity which we wholly rely on to continue our work, maintain our wonderful architectural heritage and support world-class music-making. People are often surprised to learn that St Bride's receives no external funding. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/stbrideschurchfleetstreet
This podcast contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.In this episode of Here Comes The Guillotine, award winning Scottish comedians Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd discuss Sitcoms, language in comedy and Billy Connolly...
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world. Buckfast Club, Brechin Counter, Silence of the Bams? We discuss Scottish sounding films and Tam has a go at Billy Connolly! Wrestling supremo Mark Dallas joins Stuart and Tam to chat about the weekend's football and Oor Wullie at 90.
Marc sits down with his gran Hannah at Christmas to talk about her life, including her street being bombed during the Clydebank Blitz, her late husband's encounter with a then-unknown Billy Connolly & giving us a song to end on - right before sharing the upside of dying.Watch more of Hannah here: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiejennings96Tickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: https://www.patreon.com/somelaughSome Laugh Merch Available Now: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/some-laugh-podcastYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55
The most petty and ill informed podcast available. All the highlights from Saturday's show. Football Round-up, Club Comms, Theme Parks - Heaven or Hell, Video Game XI and Terracing Teaser with film and TV star Tony Curran and comedian James Gardner joining Stuart Cosgrove and Ray Bradshaw. Tony tells us all about watching football in LA with Billy Connolly. James Gardner recalls the time his dad had to argue with Liverpool fans that Kenny Dalglish was the best footballer in Britain and is Chic Charnley the ultimate Scottish football maverick?
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - AFL Mad Monday battler. 10 - The f1 button presser. 12 - Billy Connolly on grapefruit. 14 - Facebook Marketplace: Refund for a Broken Phone. 18 - Most famous sportsperson you don’t know. 22 - Mindbenders. https://shorturl.at/I7PpI 26 - Victor Matfield’s arm padding. 30 - Late mail. 35 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive
"Would you mind lending me your wife?" Episode 107 of Absolute Cuts sees hosts Mark Nelson and Ryan Cullen discuss the 1993 old man pumping, brick metaphoring, hippo auctioning classic Indecent Proposal. Ryan and Mark discuss memorials, dirty talk in bed and ask why the fuck Billy Connolly is in this film. Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on in future episodes and to suggest a film. Email : absolutecutspodcast@hotmail.com You can follow the podcast on social media here - Twitter : @AbsoluteCuts Instagram : @AbsoluteCutsPod Please leave a 5 star rating and review if you have enjoyed and recommend us to anyone you think might enjoy the pod. The Absolute Cuts soundtrack can be found here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y4PQxrbJk7PJLz3IJKIot?si=1d999a719b17409b You can also find both Nelson and Cullen at the various places below - Mark Links LIQUID GOLD Tour 2025/26 Tickets and FRINGE SHOW tickets https://linktr.ee/marknelsoncomic BBC SPECIAL https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026gr4/mark-nelson-live-from-dumfries Twitter : @marknelsoncomic Instagram : @marknelsoncomic Facebook : MarkNelsonComic Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube LINKTREE : marknelsoncomic | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Ryan Links NEW SPECIAL https://youtu.be/_EIdRCFlCqk?si=jyznUrONsrcgfztP Twitter : @RyanCullen90 Instagram : @ryancullen90 Tik Tok : @ryancullencomedy Tour Tickets : https://linktr.ee/ryancullen90 Bookings : ryancullen90 | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
This week on Bad at Sports, Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller find themselves in Chicago with curator Bianca Bova and the indefatigable Kenny Schachter — artist, writer, teacher, collector, and provocateur. What begins as a conversation about Schachter's exhibition at Old Friends Gallery — featuring chicken-assisted artworks and bronze casts forged in Slovenia — quickly expands into a meditation on the art world itself. Schachter reflects on his collaborations, his obsession with foundries, and his refusal to keep resources secret. The group debates the zero-sum mentality of the art market, why artists sabotage themselves, and how absurd projects (sometimes with actual chickens) can be the most serious acts of art-making. Equal parts candid and comedic, the conversation cuts across auctions, art fairs, and the everyday realities of teaching. Expect reflections on generosity vs. gatekeeping, the fragility of the art system, and what it means to make art that is more conceptual than commercial. Highlights • Chickens as collaborators and muses. • The foundry in Slovenia that casts Rudolf Stingel's panels. • Why keeping fabricators secret is a sign of weakness. • Auctions as democratizing, even anarchic, art spaces. • The necessity of art in a divided and compassion-starved world. Names Dropped Kenny Scharf, https://kennyscharf.com/ Kenny Schachter, https://www.kennyschachter.art/ Bianca Bova, https://www.biancabovagallery.com/ Billy Connolly, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Connolly Rudolf Stingel, https://gagosian.com/artists/rudolf-stingel/ Tobias Rehberger, https://pedrocera.com/artists/tobias-rehberger Paul Thek, https://whitney.org/exhibitions/paul-thek Giacometti, https://www.moma.org/artists/2141-alberto-giacometti Jerry Saltz, https://nymag.com/author/jerry-saltz/ Cy Twombly, https://cytwombly.org/ Jasper Johns, https://whitney.org/artists/653 Robert Rauschenberg, https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/ Joan Mitchell, https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/joan-mitchell Helen Frankenthaler, https://gagosian.com/artists/helen-frankenthaler/ Georgia O'Keeffe, https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/ Andy Warhol, https://www.warhol.org/ Joseph Beuys, https://walkerart.org/collections/artists/joseph-beuys Sigmar Polke, https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/sigmar-polke-2213 John Cage, https://www.johncage.org/ Devendra Banhart, https://devendrabanhart.com/ Brad Pitt, https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/09/19/brad-pitt-debuts-his-sculptures-in-finland Cindy Sherman, https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/cindy-sherman/ Robert Longo, https://www.robertlongo.com/ Julian Schnabel, https://www.julianschnabel.com/ Old Friends Gallery, https://www.oldfriendsgallery.com/
This week on PodQuest, Drootin and Walnut sit down and have one more chat about Doom The Dark Ages, from Droo's POV, plus Walnut has been playing the long away Hollow Knight Silk Song, and they chat about some Dropout content. Continuing with our Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon challenge, our next book club pick is The Boondock Saints (1999), which includes Billy Connolly, who appeared in Muppet Treasure Island. The goal of the game is each of us will pick a movie that includes an actor from the previous pick with the hopes that the final pick (number 6!) will include Kevin Bacon. Picks so far: Rogue One - Using Forest Whitaker who was in The Last Stand (Pre-Game pick) The Hunt for Red October - Using James Earl Jones Muppet Treasure Island - Using Tim Curry The Boondock Saints - Using Billy Connolly Timestamps Sorry not timestamps this week! Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix
This week on PodQuest we start things off talking about the 1996 classic Muppet Treasure Island for our latest book club. Then Chris spends a bit chatting about the Rook and Rose trilogy by M.A. Carrick, and then we wrap things up with Walnut's final thoughts on Doom The Dark Ages and some thoughts on what game he'll be jumping into next. Continuing with our Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon challenge, our next book club pick is The Boondock Saints (1999), which includes Billy Connolly, who appeared in Muppet Treasure Island. The goal of the game is each of us will pick a movie that includes an actor from the previous pick with the hopes that the final pick (number 6!) will include Kevin Bacon. Picks so far: Rogue One - Using Forest Whitaker who was in The Last Stand (Pre-Game pick) The Hunt for Red October - Using James Earl Jones Muppet Treasure Island - Using Tim Curry The Boondock Saints - Using Billy Connolly Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:02 - Agenda 00:04:30 - Book Club - Muppet Treasure Island 00:13:44 - Next book club . . . 00:15:14 - Rook & Rose Trilogy by M.A. Carrick 00:30:05 - Doom Dark Ages Finale 00:50:05 - Hollow Knight, Expedition 33, and more 00:56:34 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix
A Billy Connolly favourite; Des Mclean has starred TV, Radio and stages the length of the nation for decades! He's acted in various high profile roles, including Politician Tommy Sheridan, and Celtic legend, Bertie Auld, on Stage at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. Just as delighted to get 100 folk laughing in Fintray as 10,000 pishing themselves at the Palace. As Billy Connolly once remarked on air, "There's a guy called, Des Mclean, God I love him!" Follow his Des Mclean and Friends FaceBook page - enjoy!
The Last Samurai is on trial this week. A perfect blossom or a knife in the guts? Alex defends, saying that this love letter to Japan made a fascinating period of history accessible for Western audiences. Dave feels too much is lost in translation, with glaring historical inaccuracies that stop it achieving greatness. All this with an impression of the big man Billy Connolly and a quiz all about Akira Kurosawa. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/272 Special Guest: Mike.
October 27 - November 2, 1990 This week Ken welcomes former MA resident and current producer of The Last Drive-In, and owner of Not a Funeral Home productions Matt Manjourides. Ken and Matt discuss working at video stores, MA Video Stores, Video Smith, Mike's Video, Video Oasis, Live Poultry Fresh Killed, Palmer Video, buying VHS tapes, having cable growing up, black boxes, "On Deman" video that was just 24 hours of a movie in a loop, Pay Per View, why horror almost always makes money, the video boom, PG-13 Movies with Nudity, realizing women love horror and marketing to them, the CW, Get A Life, going to school for animation, Warriors of the Wind, Fist of the North Star, the 5am Saturday morning weird local slot, 5 and 10 Store, Child World, Mr. Big's Toyland, GI Joe, Alien Nation, Return of Swamp Thing, why working with restrictions can get better results, Wes Craven, weird sleazy vibes, Day of the Dead, collecting screen used props, weird relaxing go to sleep movies, Made for TV Movies, the movie section of TV Guide, Angelica Houston's sexual explosion, Best of the New, personally killing Sadam Hussain, The Gulf War, Full House, MacGuyver, Jasmine Guy in "A Killer Among Us", when the killer is on the jury, Major Dad, Murphy Brown, Who's the Boss, Head of the Class, Coach, why Salem's Lot is Ken's favorite Tobe Hooper movie, Funhouse, Return to Salem's Lot, Sam Fuller, TCM II, Billy Connolly, Nightmare on the 13th Floor, occult elevators, USA Network Original movies, haunted item films, haunted dresses, being afraid to compete with Must See TV on Thursday, Arthur C. Clark's Mysterious World, The 1990 Flash, Quantum Leap, contempt for your audience, why Universal Studios Florida Amusement Park meant Superboy and Swamp Thing stayed on the air way too long, shared experience, and convincing a major streaming network to air "Things".
Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path. Topics Include: Discussion begins about Craig's new vinyl release "I'm So Happy" Craig has released most of his comedy specials on vinyl His first album was vinyl in 1986 when that was standard Vinyl became the poor cousin during the CD era Craig's vinyl collection is currently boxed up after moving Used red sleeves for expensive records when kids were young First owned record: Monkees "Headquarters" from uncle James First purchased: Brian Eno "Here Come the Warm Jets" 1976 Son experienced vinyl for first time with Mogwai album Son said he felt "robbed" by digital music quality Modern music feels overproduced and digitally assembled to Craig Artists release music before it's properly developed or ready His first concert: Blue Oyster Cult 1975 Nassau Coliseum Still shops at record stores with tour manager Thomas Prefers tactile experience over buying vinyl records online Has couple of precious singles from his own bands Missed lots of music during blackout drunk years 15-30 Now discovering missed artists like John Cale collaborations Doesn't consider himself musician but thinks like one musically Stand-up comedy has tempos, moods, feels like musical performance Music and comedy both require audience participation for value Paul Weller didn't want interview despite initial tour requests Never invited David Bowie due to being too in awe Never spent time with Iggy Pop except seeing performances Drummed for Nico briefly when young and impaired Last public drumming was disastrous Rock Bottom Remainders performance Billy Connolly's vinyl albums were forbidden contraband as kid Vinyl comedy creates different atmosphere than digital formats Watch "I'm So Happy" on YouTube & order the vinyl here. High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
A 40th anniversary special with two of its presenters (Hepworth and Ellen) and old pal and TV critic Boyd Hilton who watched on the day aged 18 (“young, pretentious, idiotic”) and reviews the new BBC documentary. We look back at … … the ways Live Aid changed television – “not about music but spectacle and scale”. … would the idea of staging it have ever come about in the world of social media? … being in the room for the Geldof F-Bomb. … Ian Astbury smoking on live TV, the concrete mausoleum of the old Wembley Stadium, Concorde, Status Quo and other things that now seem so 1985. … how Live Aid was the death of the New Romantics – “they don't work in daylight” – and why Boy George turned it down. … the footage set to the Cars' video, the emotional pivot of the day, and the interview with the Ethiopian girl Birhan Woldu in the new documentary. … how the thin sound of '80s acts like the Style Council and Ultravox didn't have the impact of old-school guitar/bass/drums. … was Live Aid the first live televised rock concert event? …and fragments of our fading memories – the U2 drama, Adam Ant, Sade, the lost link to Ian Botham, Billy Connolly in tears, acts unwisely playing new singles, Noel Edmonds' helicopter shuttle, the BBC insisting it “mustn't feel like a Telethon” – and all achieved without mobile phones. Plus the return of Oasis, the BBC's tangle with Neil Young at Glastonbury and the fall-out from the Bob Vylan broadcast. … and a few Glastonbury moments - Rod Stewart's cocktail-dress cabaret girls and the 1975's Matt Healy stumbling on with a fag and a pint of Guinness.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 40th anniversary special with two of its presenters (Hepworth and Ellen) and old pal and TV critic Boyd Hilton who watched on the day aged 18 (“young, pretentious, idiotic”) and reviews the new BBC documentary. We look back at … … the ways Live Aid changed television – “not about music but spectacle and scale”. … would the idea of staging it have ever come about in the world of social media? … being in the room for the Geldof F-Bomb. … Ian Astbury smoking on live TV, the concrete mausoleum of the old Wembley Stadium, Concorde, Status Quo and other things that now seem so 1985. … how Live Aid was the death of the New Romantics – “they don't work in daylight” – and why Boy George turned it down. … the footage set to the Cars' video, the emotional pivot of the day, and the interview with the Ethiopian girl Birhan Woldu in the new documentary. … how the thin sound of '80s acts like the Style Council and Ultravox didn't have the impact of old-school guitar/bass/drums. … was Live Aid the first live televised rock concert event? …and fragments of our fading memories – the U2 drama, Adam Ant, Sade, the lost link to Ian Botham, Billy Connolly in tears, acts unwisely playing new singles, Noel Edmonds' helicopter shuttle, the BBC insisting it “mustn't feel like a Telethon” – and all achieved without mobile phones. Plus the return of Oasis, the BBC's tangle with Neil Young at Glastonbury and the fall-out from the Bob Vylan broadcast. … and a few Glastonbury moments - Rod Stewart's cocktail-dress cabaret girls and the 1975's Matt Healy stumbling on with a fag and a pint of Guinness.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 40th anniversary special with two of its presenters (Hepworth and Ellen) and old pal and TV critic Boyd Hilton who watched on the day aged 18 (“young, pretentious, idiotic”) and reviews the new BBC documentary. We look back at … … the ways Live Aid changed television – “not about music but spectacle and scale”. … would the idea of staging it have ever come about in the world of social media? … being in the room for the Geldof F-Bomb. … Ian Astbury smoking on live TV, the concrete mausoleum of the old Wembley Stadium, Concorde, Status Quo and other things that now seem so 1985. … how Live Aid was the death of the New Romantics – “they don't work in daylight” – and why Boy George turned it down. … the footage set to the Cars' video, the emotional pivot of the day, and the interview with the Ethiopian girl Birhan Woldu in the new documentary. … how the thin sound of '80s acts like the Style Council and Ultravox didn't have the impact of old-school guitar/bass/drums. … was Live Aid the first live televised rock concert event? …and fragments of our fading memories – the U2 drama, Adam Ant, Sade, the lost link to Ian Botham, Billy Connolly in tears, acts unwisely playing new singles, Noel Edmonds' helicopter shuttle, the BBC insisting it “mustn't feel like a Telethon” – and all achieved without mobile phones. Plus the return of Oasis, the BBC's tangle with Neil Young at Glastonbury and the fall-out from the Bob Vylan broadcast. … and a few Glastonbury moments - Rod Stewart's cocktail-dress cabaret girls and the 1975's Matt Healy stumbling on with a fag and a pint of Guinness.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Timeline time everyone! Because we're continuing our look at Michael Crichton's movie adaptations that arn't Jurassic Park. The year is 2003, Richard Donner (director of Superman: The Movie) decided to gather up Paul Walker, Gerry Butler, Frances O'Connor and Billy Connolly to do a big time travel to the year 1357 in order to run around a bit and cause of ruckus. Not the best Michael Crichton adaptation, some would even consider it the worst. And maybe it is. Thanks for watching our Caravan Of Garbage review!SUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.coQm/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The most petty and ill informed Cup final special Off the Ball in history! Stuart and Tam predict Aberdeen to take the men's Cup final to penalties... and win! Preview of Glasgow City Rangers, Stuart prefers Michael Sheen to Billy Connolly and if the answer is '139 years old'... with Jackie McNamara jnr, Gemma Fay and Brian Irvine.
Send us a textThis week we talk about The Boondock Saints from 1999! Our creator profile is Norman Reedus!https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia #classic #horror #cultclassic
David Tennant catches up with Rosamund Pike, star of The Wheel of Time, Gone Girl, and James Bond. They dive into working with AI, filming with legendary comic Billy Connolly, the chaos of being thrown out of an Uber for littering, and the whirlwind of award season (all while juggling the challenges of new motherhood). Rosamund also shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including an awkward body tape mishap while working with Pierce Brosnan on James Bond: Die Another Day, and what David Fincher said to her on the set of Gone Girl… A Sony Music Entertainment production and No Mystery production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @Davidtennantpod and @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tennant Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textKatie and Bridget lift up and then throw a toilet as they re-watch the cult classic: The Boondock Saints! It's a movie all about how ethically, is it really wrong to become serial killers if you're only killing bad men from various mafias and mobs? ...Maybe not but shooting up a room full of random people who are just trying to play a game of poker is just a little TOO FAR for us, okay!? Come along as we meet Connor and Murphy MacManus, two Irish Catholic brothers who like drinking and goofing off. Oh that is until their favorite bar gets taken over by some Russian mafia guys and some butts get lit on fire. That kicks off a quick chain of events that leads the brothers to become vigilantes and buy some guns - lots and lots of guns. Oh yeah, William Dafoe's there too! Thank God! With his crime Reddit theories and their nonstop mass murders (seriously, this all seems to take place in one week!), we're given a movie packed with shooting, justice, and Irish accents. Oh yeah and for a brief moment it becomes The Maury Show! We're confused about that too!! Released in 1999, it was written and directed by Troy Duffy and stars Willem Dafoe, Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery, David Della Rocco, and Billy Connolly.
Gary reports in from his tour in Austria with some more great bagpipe music, old and new.PlaylistGary West with The Fourth Floor (private recording)Will MacMorran with Scott MacMorran's, Trip to Nanjiang and Holston Ridge from Smallpipes Big TunesAngus MacColl with Billy Connolly's and the Hard Drive from MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital (private recording)Sgoil Bhágh a' Chaisteal with Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships Freestyle EntryAngus MacColl with Glengarry's Lament from MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital (private recording)Donald Lindsay with The Grinder, Hardiman the Fiddler and Blythsome Bridal from Two Boats Under the Moon (pre-release track)Wind and Wire with Cornwall my Home (Youtube release) LinksSgoil Bhágh a' Chaisteal Video version Will McMorran on BandcampWill McMorran WebsiteDonald WG LindsayDonald Lindsay Two Boats Under the Moon CrowdfunderWind and Wire 'Cornwall my Home' Music VideoSupport the show
Send us a textI was born in Glasgow, a city carved by raw grit and humor, think of Sir Alex Ferguson and Billy Connolly. Not far from there, I began my career in Edinburgh, a mere fifty miles geographically, but an infinite leap in atmosphere. Imagine stepping into an aristocratic investment house, its rooms brimming with the ghosts of ambition and refinement. Suddenly finding yourself in the domain of tall men in their dead fathers' ill-fitting trousers. Aristocrats in suits hemmed just above their ankles, like ghosts of a forgotten mod era.My first posting? The Japanese department, September 1990, nine months after the Nikkei's spectacular peak at 40,000. I was young, unseasoned, but one thing I knew for sure: Japanese stocks were d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y not going back up anytime soon. Check the audio tape…This week's show isn't about stock indices or investment attire. No, it's about a curious creature, the tunicate. You see, the tunicate begins its life as a free-swimming entity, darting about the ocean with purpose and curiosity. It seeks, it explores, its a happy soul. And then, it finds its chosen spot, burrows its head into the seafloor, and, get this, it eats its own brain. Why? Because it no longer needs it. The tunicate's life becomes rooted, passive, and fixed, content to filter nutrients from the passing current. A lobotomized existence, blissfully detached from the need for thought or movement.It got me thinking. Is this not the state of many investors today? Consider the lobotomized meme stockholder, basking in the unthinking glow of rising markets. They've eaten their metaphorical brains, trading curiosity and action for the comfort of passive returns. They're Holding On for Dear Life, foolish squirts I call them. Music or no music? You tell me. And are you getting the giggles when I get all meditative...⬇️ Subscribe on Patreon or Substack for full episodes ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/HughHendryhttps://hughhendry.substack.com⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a five star review and comment on Apple Podcasts!
Today we welcome comedian and author Ian Stone to the podcast. Ian explains how he deals with divisive issues onstage and why world events have unfortunately allowed previous routines to once again become relevant. He shares his love for Billy Connolly, especially on Parkinson, and breaks down the brilliance of Ronnie Barker's comic delivery in the TV show 'Porridge'. Although Ian is very much into his music, we find out how he really felt whilst appearing on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'. We also chat about the slog of writing books, TV appearances versus live performance, and how Ian once co-wrote a filthy sketch for the cast of children's TV show 'Rainbow'.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialIan's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ianstonecomedyTwitter: https://x.com/iandstoneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.stone.52090Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#534 Keenan Wayans - Richard is in Glasgow and by the time you hear this he should have an exciting announcement about a new acting role, as long as he doesn't blow it by getting angry and slagging the show off. His guest is legendary broadcaster and comedian Fred MacAulay. They chat about why he left the world of accountancy behind to become a stand-up, resisting the temptations of post gig debauchery to go home and change nappies, skiing with Tara Palmer-Tompkinson, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, how he felt when he was unceremoniously dumped from his long-running radio show, why he's still gigging in his sixties, the only two words that Billy Connolly ever said to Fred and running naked through a field with Al Murray.See a live recording of RHLSTP - https://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:51 New York Comedy Festival Lineup01:30 Chris D'Elia's On-Stage Incident02:54 Whitney Cummings on Motherhood and Comedy04:24 Jim Jefferies' Rolling Stone Cover05:07 Jay Pharoah's New Special05:32 Jamie Foxx's Upcoming Show06:31 Tracy Morgan's New Comedy Series07:01 Sarah Sherman on General Hospital07:44 Dennis Leary's New Sitcom09:05 South Park's Return in 202509:56 Billy Connolly on Life and DeathUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
RMR 0275: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Hayness for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Last Samurai (2003) [R] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Koyuki, Timothy Spall, Shin Koyamada, Tony Goldwyn, Masato Harada, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sanada, Seizo Fukumoto, Billy Connolly, Shun Sugata, Togo Igawa Director: Edward Zwick Recorded on 2024-08-08
The story of Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" has it all: a troubled, ambivalent creator, an unforgettable sax riff whose ownership has spawned controversy for almost 50 years, and a mysterious, compelling lyric. One of Scotland's leading artistic lights, Rafferty, who started as partner to the beloved comedian Billy Connolly in The Humblebums, went on the wow the world with Stealer's Wheel's irresistible mega-hit "Stuck in the middle with you, before torpedoing that early success. He refused to tour, and after going solo, became increasingly withdrawn into an alcoholic death-spiral, which ended with his death at age 63. Bill and Rich, The Splendid Bohemians relate the story as only they can - with reverence, tempered with their unique perspective. Take a walk with us down BAKER STREET.
This week, to mark the beginning of one of the world's biggest arts festivals, we're diving into some of our best stories from the Edinburgh Fringe!First up, the hilarious Jack Dee tells us about his own unforgettable Fringe gig: performing in front of 200 murderers! Then we have the wonderful Adam Hills, who reveals the advice he received from Billy Connolly that helped him turn his part-time stand-up gigs into a full-time career that took him to the Fringe and beyond! Finally, the phenomenal Steve Pemberton tells us just how foundational his early Fringe success was for his career.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the next in our series of profiles of fascinating folk with Parkinson's, Paul introduces the gang to Kevin Cahill. For decades, Kevin was the Chief Executive of Comic Relief, a role that entitled him dubious honours, like employing Paul to write University Challenge sketches, and convincing Billy Connolly to run round Trafalgar Square in nothing but his God-given fatigues. Kevin joins the Movers and Shakers in the Notting Hill pub to discuss his life, career, and journey with Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production by Ewan Cameron.Music by Alex Stobbs.Artwork by Till Lukat.PR by Sally Jones.For more additional information about the show, as well as extra resources and exclusive content, please visit MOVERSANDSHAKERSPODCAST.COM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Book Club #101 - JANEY: The Woman That Won't Shut Up - Richard talks to brilliant comedian, author, actor and agitator Janey Godley about her fab autobiography Janey. They discuss living with a cancer that you know will kill you, why she wanted to be honest about the horrors and laughter that cancer brings and why survival is nothing to do with the person with cancer. Plus dealing with trolls, a brush with the stalker from Baby Reindeer, knitting a scarf for a film star, being friends with Billy Connolly, the sexism she experienced in the early days of stand up, her even more brilliant book Handstands in the Dark and how we all have to be aware of our mortality.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/not-dead-yet-janey-godley/7621467?ean=9781399728034And the audiobook here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Janey-Woman-That-Wont-Shut/dp/B0CY2Z4NQWSee Rich's stand-up tour Can I Have My Ball Back - https://richardherring.com/ballback/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“You pay your mortgage for the year and you just show up and do nothing.” - Chris, on major celebrities voice acting On this week's episode, we're chatting about the barely-feature-length sequel, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties! How in the world did Jon Arbuckle not sense two live animals in his luggage? Is Billy Connolly good in this movie? Shouldn't it have been against the law to play this much Black Eyed Peas on a film soundtrack? How eerie is it for Jon to secretly follow/stalk Liz to England? And how do you have all these adorable barnyard animals and they're not the U.S. Acres friends? Missed opportunity! PLUS: Chris weighs in on the all-new The Garfield Movie starring everyone's favorite Mario, Chris Pratt! Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties stars Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Connolly, Ian Abercrombie, Roger Rees, Lucy Davies, and the voices of Bill Murray, Bob Hoskins, Sharon Osbourne, Joe Pasquale, Jane Leeves, Roscoe Lee Browne, Richard E. Grant, Vinnie Jones, Rhys Ifans, Jim Piddock, and Tim Curry as Prince the Cat; directed by Tim Hill. This episode is brought to you in part by Ladder! Go to Ladder Life dot com slash whm today to see if you're instantly approved. That's L-A-D-D-E-R Life dot com slash WHM… Ladder Life dot com slash WHM. Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new SHEENPRIL, Night Vision & Too Old For This Shit designs!
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're exploring the rugged charm of Scotland through its cinematic contributions. We're kicking things off with our top 5 Scottish characters, actors, or themes that have made a significant impact on film. Following that, we'll delve into the gritty, beat-driven world of "Beats" (2019), and end on a lighter note with the whimsical adventures of "The Family Ness."Top 5 Scottish Characters, Actors, or Themes in Film:Sean Connery as James Bond - Arguably the most iconic Scottish actor, Connery's portrayal of James Bond brought a suave, charismatic presence that has become synonymous with the character. His Scottish heritage brought a distinct flair to Bond's otherwise English persona.Ewan McGregor as Renton in "Trainspotting" - McGregor's portrayal of the heroin-addicted Mark Renton is a landmark in Scottish cinema, capturing the dark humour and struggles of Edinburgh's underbelly.The Scottish Highlands in "Braveheart" (1995) - The breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands are as much a character in this film as Mel Gibson's William Wallace. The rugged beauty of Scotland serves as the backdrop for this epic tale of freedom and resistance.Billy Connolly in "Mrs. Brown" (1997) - Known as "The Big Yin," Connolly brings his quintessential Scottish humour and warmth to the role of John Brown, Queen Victoria's attendant, showcasing a deeply moving performance that resonates with authenticity.The Kelpie in "The Water Horse" (2007) - This mythical Scottish creature embodies the enchanting and mystical themes often associated with Scottish folklore, bringing to life the legend of the water kelpie in a family-friendly adventure.Main Feature - Beats (2019):"Beats" is a compelling dive into the '90s rave scene in Scotland, exploring the lives of two best friends who find solace and freedom in the underground music scene. The film is a pulsating journey that captures the spirit of rebellion and the cultural shift of the era, set against the backdrop of Scottish social dynamics. It offers a gritty, authentic look at youth culture, friendship, and the power of music.Kids TV - The Family Ness:Switching gears to a much lighter Scottish export, "The Family Ness" is an animated series that delights with its tales of the Loch Ness Monster and his quirky family. Each episode offers a humorous glimpse into the lives of these mythical creatures, blending Scottish lore with whimsical storytelling suitable for younger viewers.Whether you're in the mood for a nostalgic look at Scotland's cinematic heritage, a rhythmic journey through its contemporary culture, or a dive into mythical lochs with Nessie, today's episode is here to deliver. So pour yourself a wee dram, settle in, and join us on this Scottish cinematic adventure, where we explore everything from heroic battles to electronic beats.
Paul is away and so we've prepared something a little extra special for you. So get ready for nine songs from Vice Squad, King Salami And The Cumberland Three, Tukatukas, Billy Connolly, Mike And Bernie Winters, The Goodies, The Muffs and The Limps.Extra Special!, Vice Squad, King Salami And The Cumberland Three, Tukatukas, Ils De La Réunion, Tony has your Facebook comments, OJ, Thatcher, Supergran, last week, band practice, gigs, Paul talks about his movements, might be dead, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, UK Subs, new bed, Rahman Mammadli, this week, Alcohol band practice, where is Paul?, Midlands Exposure, no Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: Vice Squad - SpitfireSong 2: King Salami And The Cumberland Three – Negro GatoSong 3: Tukatukas - MadnessSong 4: Billy Connolly - SupergranSong 5: Mike And Bernie Winters – There's An Elephant In My BedroomSong 6: The Goodies – Black Pudding BerthaSong 7: The Muffs – I Don't Like YouSong 8: The Limps – Someone I Can Talk ToSong 9: Vice Squad - Bomber
All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's Off the Ball shows with Joolz and Dante from Gun, Gary McNair and Paul McNamee joining Ali De Foy and Ray Bradshaw: Changing venues, Scottish Italian connections, Billy Connolly and you, the OAP XI, football firsts and sporting golden tickets
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew gives Billy Bones the BLACK SPOT! With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: His name is not Blind Pierre! Gratuitous cat gags! Is this Billy Connolly's real hair? Is the Black Spot real? How to daddle your enemies! Is this a kids' movie or not? And all about Toby Jugs! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
“Ooo, yeah, throw a plate at me, Demi Moore!” - Eric On this week's episode, the 2024 Listener Request Month continues with a convo all about the absolute trash-fest that is, Indecent Proposal! Why don't we see the Moore/Redford sex scene? Why are we doing that flashback with Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore, using a bad wig and braces respectively, to comically play 19 year-olds? Why are we bothering with the lame, dueling, his & hers VoiceOver tracks? How cowardly were these filmmakers and studio execs who were scared to have Redford play an actual villain? And why didn't we ever get the Seymour Cassel spin-off film, Shackleford?! PLUS: Using Robert Redford movie titles as sex slang, fun for all! Indecent Proposal stars Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Robert Redford, Seymour Cassel, Oliver Platt, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Connolly, Danny Zorn, Kevin West, and Rip Taylor as Mr. Langford; directed by Adrian Lyne. This week's episode is brought to you in part by Rocket Money! Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. That's RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. RocketMoney dot com slash WHM! This episode is also brought to you by Factor. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 and use code whm50 to get 50% off. That's code whm50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 to get 50% off! Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, y'all! We'll be in Atlanta on 4/25 (Gamer), Houston on 5/14 (Robocop 2), and Austin on 5/15 (From Dusk Till Dawn)! Tickets are on sale now and meet & greets are happening at all shows, so head to our website and pick up your tix today—we wanna see you out there! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!
For their 200th episode, Jonny and Richard record in front of an audience in a theatre, basically in Glasgow. Topics covered include a drum 'n' bass version of the Taggart theme tune, the trouble with the Tesla yoke, Billy Connolly shirts, people who grip the wheel too hard, dot matrix nonsense, listeners' coach driver memories, actual information about what Michael McDonald drives, an unusual tractor arrangement, Graeme Hall's late night animal shows, what Jonny did on his birthday, the classic status of the mk1 Freelander, talking to the late Mike Smith about motorways, an early drone disaster, whether a Rover SD1 is a good wedding car, a brief update on Richard's disastrous Panda, and what Sean Connery had for dinner every night. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16-22, 1987 This week Ken welcomes actor, magician, host of the new show "Head of the Senior Class" and all around solid dude Dan Frischman to the show. Ken and Dan discuss growing up as magic nerds, Fred Kolb, being a magician at an early age, asking how the tricks are done, Ken's mastering of mediocrity, buying magic at Macy's in New York, magic on TV, Doug Henning, Mark Wilson, Harry Blackstone Jr., Ricky Jay, TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, Head of the Class, pitching to Henry Winkler, fake biohazards, doing stand up in NYC, growing up in New Jersey, Sea Monkeys in the tub, Dennis Miller's prop comedy days, driving out to LA, living on Sunset Blvd, Jimmy Brogan, guest spots on Facts of Life, being a returning character on Its a Living, living with seven other comedians in the Crest Hill House behind the Comedy Store, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Wacko, being Carl "Pizzaface" Price, George Kennedy as a Chocolatier, Howard Hesseman's displeasure, Sledge Hammer, not wanting to play a nerd, when Head of the Class shifted from Mr. Moore to the kids, filming in Soviet Russia, Head of the Class's musicals, Little Shop of Horrors, getting the seal of approval from Rick Moranis, watching your own shows, being confused for the OTHER Dan Frischman who is a little person, getting beaten in tennis by Billy Jean King, Harry Anderson, Circus of the Stars, Warm Up Comics, Billy Connolly, performing as Steve Martin, performing FOR Steve Martin, reusing the hallway set from Head of the Class, the time Ken had to wear borrowed pants at The Magic Castle, Seinfeld, loving Madmen, the Sopranos, and I, Claudius, stealing Bob Newhart's newspaper, Kenan & Kel and the practical joke circle of life.