Share
Hardcore Listing with Chris & Stu
Ep94 - Nick Halkes (XL, Positiva, Trailblazers Podcast)
•
This weeks guest is none other than Nick Halkes. A chap who’s career has grown alongside the the UK dance music scene.
Nick was one of the founders of independent record label XL Recordings where he signed and worked with acts such as House of Pain, SL2 and Liquid before taking up a position as a director at EMI and launching the Positiva label. The Positiva label enjoyed significant success under Halkes leadership with artists such as Reel to Real,Alice Deejay,The Bucketheads and more and is now home to David Guetta and Deadmau5 amongst others.
Nick joined Chris and Stu to do a HCL first and run through a top 5 in chronological order, giving us an insight into the the clubnights and people that set him on the path he followed.
This episode is fascinating and also a good laugh, as Nick was articulate, smart and very easy to get along with.
The boys also discuss his podcast Trailblazers which he records with HCL friend Eddie Tempel Morris and his awesome clubnight Reach Up, with partners Andy Smith and Crissy Kybosh.
THIS EPISODES LINKS:
GUEST:
HARDCORE LISTING:
BECOME A PATRON AND PICK YOUR OWN TOP 5
COME LEAVE US A ROTTEN 5 STAR REVIEW ON FACEBOOK
SPONSORS:
STORE:
More episodes
View all episodes
537. Top 5 things that make you realise you're old
01:00:52||Season 1, Ep. 537Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 Things that make you realise you are old!Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
636. Top 5 Needle Drops In Films
01:24:06||Season 1, Ep. 636Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 needle drops in films with filmmakers David Gardner and Aaron Shrimpton!!https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981367598825?aff=oddtdtcreator - this is the link to Estuary Dreams Cinematic - Basildon VUE Cinema - Experimental and Narrative shorts February 26th - Screening 7pm. Pre-Social Event 5pm hit the link for more detailsRecording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedFollow them on insta @estuarydreams @dvdgardner @aaronshrimptonSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
635. Top 5 Things that ruin your day
52:22||Season 1, Ep. 635Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 Things that can ruin your day!Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
634. Top 5 Things we do alone
41:49||Season 1, Ep. 634Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 We do when we are alone!Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
633. Top 5 Things People Pretend To Like!
51:46||Season 1, Ep. 633Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 Things People Pretend To Like!Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
632. Top 5 Celeb Crash outs
37:14||Season 1, Ep. 632Here's all the things that we can never unsee.Never be a cat.
631. 2025 REVIEW
18:51||Season 1, Ep. 631Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the year that was 2025Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
630. Top5 New Years Resolutions
23:08||Season 1, Ep. 630Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 New Years resolutionsPrepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting
629. Christmas Special Live Show
46:59||Season 1, Ep. 629Get ready for a laugh-out-loud live episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the top 5 Christmas Presents with a live audience!!Prepare for tons of laughs,Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it!Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offendedSPONSOR STU HEREhttps://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/explore-modular-1?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CLSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor:A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out!Watch and Support Hardcore Listing!Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes!www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingStay Connected!Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media:Twitter: @hardcorelistingInstagram: @hardcorelisting