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WELCOME TO EPISODE 13 AND THE END OF THE FIRST SEASON OF STAYIN ALIVE WITH ME JESSE SMITH A PODCAST ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A CAREER OUT OF CREATIVITY. THE FINAL GUEST OF THE SERIES, WAS AT THE TOP OF MY LIST WHEN I DECIDED TO START THE SHOW. I’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO WATCH HIM UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH IGGY POP AS WELL AS WORK ALONGSIDE HIM AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY HE’S ONE OF THE MOST SPECIAL GUITAR PLAYERS I’VE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEDGE OF WORKING WITH. HIS CV SPEAKS FOR ITSELF HAVING PLAYED WITH NOT JUST IGGY POP, BUT AS A LONG TIME COLLABORATOR WITH DAVID BOWIE, MORRISSEY, SINÉAD O’CONNOR AND EVEN PAUL MCCARTNEY. HE’S AS HUMBLE AS HE IS FUNNY AND IT’S A REAL PLEASURE TO WELCOME TO THE PODCAST – KEVIN ARMSTRONG. SO THERE WE HAVE IT FOR THE FIRST SERIES OF STAYIN ALIVE. THANK YOU TO KEV AND AS USUAL, THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING FOR MORE INFO ON KEVIN AND TO BUY HIS SOLO ALBUM ‘RUN’ VISIT <a href="https://www.kevin-armstrong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kevin-armstrong.com/</a> WE’LL BE BACK WITH ANOTHER SERIES SOON BUT UNTIL THEN WHY NOT GET IN TOUCH WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR GUESTS AT <a href="mailto:STAYINALIVEPOD@GMAIL.COM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STAYINALIVEPOD@GMAIL.COM</a> THIS WAS A JESSE SMITH PRODUCTION MUSIC BY NEAL X, MARK GARFIELD AND ME. THANKS FOR LISTENING, LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL. FOR UPDATES PLEASE FOLLOW HERE - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessesmithuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jessesmithuk</a>

Ep. 13. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Kevin Armstrong

Welcome to Episode 12 of Stayin Alive with Jesse Smith a podcast about creative people and how they make a living out of giving you a frickin’ good time. I’ve have the privilege of playing on stage with today’s guest on numerous occasions, his personality is as infectious as his playing, he’s really at the top of the class in terms of session drummers in the UK. He’s been a touring member with Iggy Pop for the last five years and his illustrious CV doesn’t stop there. He’s also played with Sinéad O'Connor, Marc Almond, Thomas Dolby and more recently he joined Jonny Burrell as the drummer for Razorlight. He’s the first ‘drummer’ on the pod, so drum roll please and welcome Mat Hector. ********** Thanks so much to Mat for coming on the pod and thank you for listening. For more info on Mat you can visit his sparkly new website <a href="http://www.mathector.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mathector.com</a> We mentioned next week’s guest on today’s episode and I’m super excited for you to hear my chat with legendary guitarist for David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, Thomas Dolby (you get the picture) - Kevin Armstrong. If you liked the pod PLEASE tell your friends, share, like, give us a review on iTunes, a like on Facebook OR consider donating to help us keep creating the shows for you - link in the show description! This was a Jesse Smith production Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Me. That was fun wasn’t it? See you next time! Thanks again for listening. PEACE OUT.

Ep. 12. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Mat Hector

This week’s guest found fame in 1981 with his band Haircut 100 who’s debut album Pelican West peaked at Number 2 in the UK album chart and his songs Fantastic Day, Love Plus One and Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) were all smash hits until the band’s collapse shortly before production was about to begin on their second album. Since 1983 he’s been a hugely successful solo artist and has written some just beautiful songs such as Whistle Down The Wind, Kite and Blue Hat For A Blue Day, I’ve had the pleasure of working and writing with him and he’s been a great mentor over the years… We had such a cool conversation that took a few interesting tangents so I really hope you enjoy it. I’m so lucky to have him on the pod; this week’s guest is song-writing royalty: Nick Heyward. For more info on Nick and his upcoming album visit www.nickheyward.com Next week’s guest is Mat Hector a drummer best known for his work with Iggy Pop, Sinead O’ Connor and most recently Razorlight so make sure you tune in for that one. This was a Jesse Smith production. Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and me. Please tell your friends about the pod and go and give us a like on FB @stayinalivepod and give us a 5* review on iTunes. To get in touch with the show please email stayinalivepod@gmail.com Stay safe, look after one another and until next time – Stay Alive. :-)

Ep. 11. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Nick Heyward

Welcome to Episode 10 of Stayin Alive with me Jesse Smith. A podcast about creative people and how we do what we do! Today's guest is rock n roll through and through, I’ve had the privilege of sharing a stage with her on many occasion and she’s also one of the most inspirational women I know. She plays guitar for the likes of Kate Nash and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly as well as being a brilliant artist in her own right – Today’s guest is the absolute badass that is - Linda Burrato. So there we have it! Thanks for listening you can find out more about Linda by visiting @boomvision on Instagram and make sure you follow Girls Rock London.@girlsrocklondon&nbsp;<a href="http://www.girlsrocklondon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.girlsrocklondon.com/</a> Next week’s guest is legendary songwriter and Haircut 100 front man Nick Heyward. So make sure you tune in for that one. You can also find us on Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a>&nbsp;and you go one step further and head over to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5* review. This was a Jesse Smith Production. Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Me. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the show, or if you’d just like to say ‘hi’ you can get in touch by emailing <a href="mailto:stayinalivepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stayinalivepod@gmail.com</a>

Ep. 10. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Linda Buratto

Welcome to episode 9 of Stayin Alive with Jesse Smith, a podcast about creative people how they weather the storm of a life of the road. Today’s guest is one of the reasons I started this podcast in the first place. A couple of years ago I was given the opportunity to go on a speaking tour as an interviewer which was a brand new discipline for me and it resulted in two tours on the road with one of the world’s greatest guitarists. He is undoubtably one of the best ever rock and roll side men, having played with David Bowie on and off for almost Forty years and also on John Lennon’s last two studio albums. He’s also written and recorded with Glen Matlock, Robert Smith, David Coverdale and Jim Diamond to name a few. We’ve become really good friends over the last few years and I really hope you enjoy our conversation. Today’s guest is the one and only - Earl Slick. Next’s week’s guest is another incredible guitar player and one of my favourite episodes I’ve recorded, she is best known for playing guitar for Kate Nash and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and also helped create and incredible charity called Girls Rock London and is one of the mot inspirational women I know, so make sure you tune in for my conversation with Linda Buratto. You can also find us on Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a>&nbsp;and you go one step further and head over to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5* review. This was a Jesse Smith Production.Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Me. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the show, or if you’d just like to say ‘hi’ you can get in touch by emailing stayinalivepod@gmail.com

Ep. 9. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Earl Slick

Welcome to Episode 8 of Stayin’ Alive with Jesse Smith, a podcast about creative people and how they navigate through the highways of the creative arts industries.&nbsp; To discuss the issues facing the arts sector I was very grateful to be able to chat with Tom Watson – former deputy leader of the Labour Party and former Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He also had a major role in the News International Phone Hacking scandal by bringing events at the News Of The World Public. Tom retired from Politics in November 2019 and is now the Chair of UK Music. UK Music are an umbrella organisation that represent the music industry by working with The Musician’s Union, Help Musicians, PRS, PPL and many other industry bodies and lobby the government on their behalf with a collective voice. Personally, Tom speaks openly about how he managed to reverse his Type 2 Diabetes condition through diet and exercise and published a book about it called Downsizing that we discuss in the pod. He was a true gent and I really hope you enjoy our conversation. My guest for Episode 8 of Stayin’ Alive is Tom Watson. Thanks again to Tom Watson, I’d also like to give a special mention and thanks to my great friend Tom Wilcox. For more on Tom or to buy his book Downsizing visit <a href="https://tom-watson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tom-watson.com/</a> Next week’s guest is one of the greatest sidemen in the history of rock and roll. He was long time guitarist of David Bowie, John Lennon &amp; Yoko Ono and has also collaborated with the likes of Robert Smith, David Coverdale, Glen Matlock and Jim Diamond. So make sure you hit subscribe and look forward to my conversation with Earl Slick. You can also find us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a> and you go one step further and head over to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5* review. This was a Jesse Smith Production.Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Me. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the show, or if you’d just like to say ‘hi’ you can get in touch by emailing stayinalivepod@gmail.com

Ep. 8. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Tom Watson

Welcome back to episode 7 of Stayin Alive with Jesse Smith, a podcast about how to make a career out of artistry and never look back! Today’s guest is an actor, writer and producer. He made his West End theatrical debut in 'Our Boys' in 2012 and also starred in Kevin Elyot's 'My Night with Reg'; Channel 4 &amp; Netflix’s series 'CrazyHead', ITV’s 'Unforgotten' and as 'Gareth Walker' in FIFA's 'The Journey' and also plays David in brand new HBO and BBC show ‘I May Destroy You’. Only this Friday his short film Lola won 3 awards at the Independent Shorts awards ceremony! Today’s guest is the first actor to be a guest on the pod and it’s my pleasure to welcome the incredible - Lewis Reeves. ----- To keep up to date with Lewis you can follow him on Twitter @LewisReeves1 I’ll announce next week’s guest in due course so I’ll keep you wondering about that one! PLEASE subscribe, share, tell your friends and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts as it really helps more people find us. Give us a 'like' on Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a> For more info on Jesse please visit www.jessesmithuk.com We'd love to hear from you and you can get in touch with the show by emailing stayinalivepod@gmail.com This was a Jesse Smith Production.Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Jesse Smith. If you'd like to help the podcast by making a donation please visit www.jessesmithuk.com and click DONATE. If you or your company would like to sponsor the show by placing an advertisement please get in touch here stayinalivepod@gmail.com

Ep. 7. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Lewis Reeves

Welcome to episode six, of Stayin’ Alive with me Jesse Smith, a podcast about how to get creativity to pay the bills, how to monetise art and how to turn doing what you love into a bunch of Benjamins! I hope you’re all well. Last week I announced the re-release of my album Acoustic Anthems and you guys have BLOWN me away with your response. They’ve been flying off the shelves and there is less than 10 copies left! So if you’d like one of the very few remaining copies head over to jessesmithuk.com before it’s too late! My guest on the pod today is a phenomenal musician, composer and songwriter best known for being a founding member and keyboard player for Level 42. Level 42 are one of the most successful Jazz-funk outfits of all time, having released 11 studio albums to date and sold over 30 million units worldwide! He’s a real gent and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, so please welcome to the pod the brilliant – Mike Lindup. For more info about Mike visit <a href="https://mikelindup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mikelindup.com/</a> or just bloody google Level 42. Next week’s guest is something a little different! My first non-musician which is really exciting. You’ll have probably seen him on your TV as DC Jake Collier in Unforgotten or in the brand new HBO series 'I May Destroy You' alongside Michaela Coel. So make sure you tune in to hear my chat with actor - Lewis Reeves. PLEASE subscribe, share, tell your friends and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts as it really helps more people find us. Give us a 'like' on Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a> For more info on Jesse please visit www.jessesmithuk.com We'd love to hear from you and you can get in touch with the show by emailing stayinalivepod@gmail.com This was a Jesse Smith Production.Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Jesse Smith. If you'd like to help the podcast by making a donation please visit www.jessesmithuk.com and click DONATE. If you or your company would like to sponsor the show by placing an advertisement please get in touch here stayinalivepod@gmail.com

Ep. 6. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Mike Lindup

Welcome to episode five, of Stayin’ Alive with me Jesse Smith. A podcast about how to monetise your talents and stay afloat in the ever-changing ocean that is the creative arts industry. I also wanna thank all of you again who have been tuning into my live streams they’ve been so much fun so far and I thank you all for your kind donations. Yesterday I announced the re-release of an album I put out a few years ago called acoustic anthems. It was produced by me and my great friend Oliver Heyward. Over half of them have already sold since last night which is incredible!! So, if you’d like one of the remaining copies please head over to <a href="http://www.jessesmithuk.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.jessesmithuk.com/shop</a> now! Today’s guest is an amazing performer &amp; artist and an even better human being. We grew up together in Reading and in 2009 I watched him shoot to super-stardom after appearing on the X Factor. Simon Cowell said his performance of ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ was the best first audition he’d ever seen! Today’s episode is peak behind the curtain of being on a tv reality show but also about the human beings that appear on them and what happens when the show is over. Please give a warm welcome to the brilliant - Danyl Johnson. If you wanna find out what Danyl’s up to head over to http://www.facebook.com/danyljohnsonofficial He’ll be performing with ‘Manband’ at the Kenton Theatre in Henley on the 11th of October so get your tickets now! Dan’s also releasing his very own podcast it’s called &nbsp;‘Best Thing’ and will be coming out in July and may even feature a certain rock n roll singer called Jesse… PLEASE subscribe, share, tell your friends and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts as it really helps more people find us. Give us a 'like' on Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stayinalivepod/</a> For more info on Jesse please visit www.jessesmithuk.com We'd love to hear from you and you can get in touch with the show by emailing stayinalivepod@gmail.com This was a Jesse Smith Production.Music by Neal X, Mark Garfield and Jesse Smith. If you'd like to help the podcast by making a donation please visit www.jessesmithuk.com and click DONATE. If you or your company would like to sponsor the show by placing an advertisement please get in touch here stayinalivepod@gmail.com

Ep. 5. Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith - Danyl Johnson

Stayin' Alive with Jesse Smith is a podcast about how to stay afloat in the ever changing ocean of the creative arts industries. If you're interested in how to keep riding the waves - this is the podcast for you! Interviews with musicians, actors and other creatives, including a little bit of music and maybe even some football chat! If you like what you hear please give us a 5* review and please share the podcast with your friends, we depend on your word of mouth! If you'd like to make a donation to help us keep doing this please visit www.jessesmithuk.com and click the donate tab.

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