The James Kennedy Podcast

Ryan Guldemond is the singer, guitarist and producer in the Canadian indie rock band, 'Mother Mother'. We chat about the band's latest album 'Grief Chapter', writers block, songwriting, staying true to your art, going viral on Tik Tok, AI, the music industry and their current world tour. Mother Mother can be followed at : www.instagram.com/mothermothermusicPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Sarah Wilkinson is an British activist who began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before branching into journalism and editing. She has been a supporter of Palestine for 50 years, and a vocal pro-active campaigner since the First Intifada - here she speaks with me as an activist with Palestine Action, a direct action group campaigning for a free Palestine. We talk about Palestine Action's success in closing down several Elbit arms factories, why and how direct action works, the Netzarim Corridor, the Israel lobby, protest, a harrowing update on the current situation in Gaza and how you can help. Palestine Action can be found at : https://twitter.com/Pal_actionAnd Sarah can be found at : https://twitter.com/swilkinsonbcPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Dr Dean Burnett is a neuro-scientist, a lecturer, a best selling author and a podcaster from South Wales. On this episode he chats with me about how the brain works, the role of emotions, neuroplasticity, social media, AI, evolution, the brains flaws, trauma, the interesting effect that music has on the brain, psychedelics and much more. A fascinating and fun conversation. Dean can be found at : www.deanburnett.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Mario Radetzky is the singer in the German band, 'Blackout Problems'. On this episode, we chat about their brand new album 'Riot', mixing the personal and political through their lyrics, self producing, touring the UK after Brexit, their insane tour with Enter Shikari and Fever 333...and service stations! Blackout Problems can be found at : https://www.blackoutproblems.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Srećko Horvat is a Croatian philosopher, author and political activist. Here we chat about the clashing empires of the USA, Russia and China, AI, Europe, Günther Anders, Yanis Varoufakis, Julian Assange, Jeremy Corbyn, immigration, the left, the climate crisis, Kafka, what he's doing with the ISSA school on the island of Vis...and his surprising background in punk rock and our mutual love of Rage Against The Machine. It's a deep, broad and thought provoking conversation. Srećko can be found at : https://twitter.com/HorvatSreckoAnd more on ISSA is at : https://issa-school.org/Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk ⁠More about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Andy Farrow has been a record label owner, artist manager, music publisher, tour booker and much more for over 30 years. He's the MD of the mighty Northern Music Company who currently represent Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia & Devin Townsend amongst many others. On this episode we chat about Andy's thoughts on how the music industry changed, the importance of touring, marketing, social media, AI, getting signed and lots of advice for DIY bands. Northern Music can be found at :www.northernmusic.co.ukPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Hannah Wicklund is an american singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band leader whose brand new album, The Prize is out this week. On this episode we chat about her rollercoaster career so far, the music industry, being independent, touring, art and writing her new album 'The Prize'. Hannah can be found at : https://www.instagram.com/hannahwicklundAnd 'The Prize' can be found at : https://shop.hannahwicklund.com/collections/musicPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Sarah Wilson is a multi New York Times best selling author, founder of the 'I Quit Sugar' movement, an international keynote speaker, a philosopher, a teacher, a minimalist, an explorer - host of the excellent WILD podcast and one of the Top 200 most influential authors in the world. She is the former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia & host of the first season of Australia's Masterchef, the most watched TV series show in the country's history. On this episode, we chat about the climate crisis, capitalism, sugar, recycling, meditation, hiking, reconnecting with nature and with ourselves, what really matters and how to live this one wild and precious life to its fullest - and just maybe save the planet in the process. Sarah's new book, 'This One Wild and Precious Life' is out now on Eye Books. Sarah can be found at : www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_Please subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyuk⁠And check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEqaRUCAWev5aIuwEJadYJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe