We were in a band.

WE'RE BACK BABY!Apologies to any long-time fans of the show... We've been up and running for what seems like 10 years now but somehow, we're only on episode 6! This is a very special edition of the podcast and NOT because of Christmas. In fact, this episode was recorded SO long ago, we were still burping turkey from last Christmas whilst recording it.This is episode is special because it is our very first IN-PERSON recording!! That's right, myself and Jack, headed down to Surrey to meet the three fantastic chaps behind the new(ish) outfit Joe Kellino's Miracle Medicine Show. We sat down in the funk bunker with Joe, Luke and Adam and chatted about all things bands including pikey gigs, flat tires, crap band names, and tragic auditions. We were even treated to a live performance of one of their tracks post-convo, listen all the way to the end to catch that little Christmas cracker!JKMMS have just released their first EP and you MUST check it out and support them via their link below.bit.ly/JKMMEP As always, please share, subscribe, and like the show on whatever platform you find yourself listening. We're planning to release more regularly in the New Year and have lined up some cracking guests!Merry Christmas to all and to all, YOUR BANDS SHITE!Much love,Fin & Jack

This week, Nottingham's legendary beatboxer/rapper/performer/poet/producer Motormouf speaks to Fin & Jack about his intergalactic voyage so far. From playing youth clubs in his hometown to touring Singapore and coming third in an Italian beatboxing contest. Musician, Chef, ice rink attendant, and nautical gift shop worker Will Judge also features and shares his stories of smoke machines gone wrong, Rolling Stones cover requests at weddings and restaurant gigs...As always, if you enjoyed this episode please follow/ subscribe and leave us a review!For more content from our guests check out their socials!Motormouf - https://www.instagram.com/young_motormouf/Will Judge - https://www.instagram.com/judgeguitar/See you on the next one. Enjoy yourselves! Fin & Jack

In the third installment of We Were in a Band, Matt & My of The JB Conspiracy join Fin & Jack to share stories of early beginnings as "Duff Muffin", touring Europe with Reel Big Fish and the journey to where they are today! We also learn why too much pizza before a gig is a bad idea...Also featured is Drummer and Jack's good friend Craig Norford. Craig talks us through a plethora of hilarious situations from his first-ever gig in a secondary school metal band to a jam night at University that he can't remember, but won't ever forget.As ever, thank you to you all for listening. Please follow and subscribe for future episodes and content and if you have time on your hands feel free to leave us a review!Do go and check out our guests from this episode on their socials and make sure to give 'Beginnings' JB conspiracy's new record a spin on Spotify.The JB ConspiracyIG - https://www.instagram.com/thejbconspiracy/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JyBmLWCiZcRjsgFQmcYWE?si=1KGN2-ygQT-MbfXKJq32xACraig Norford IG - https://www.instagram.com/craignorford/Enjoy yourselves! See you on the next one.Fin & Jack

This week on the show, Dan Ash (AKA Teenage Waitress / previously of The Lost Boys) has a candid chat with Fin & Jack about being inspired by a plumbers van, performing to a wasps nest and angry sound engineers demanding an encore.We're also joined by London-born singer/songwriter/producer Amy Fitz Doyley direct from Shanghai to share stories of band "mates" bailing on her first gig, being held hostage by a promoter and studio personnel that forget to press the 'record' button.Thanks so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe, and if you'd be so kind, leave a review!Also, go and check out both of our artists through their socials below;Dan Ash (Teenage waitress) SpotifyIGAmy Fitz DoyleySpotifyIGSee you on the next one!

Sam from Tree House Fire joins Fin and Jack to discuss punk rock school hall gigs, near-death experiences, and going on tour for GCSE work experience. They also reminisce with old bandmate turned professional Chef; Josh Reeves, who talks about his first band (SINS DEEP), rigged battle of the band's competitions, and an unforgettable evening in Aylesbury….. You can check out Tree House Fire on all the links below!WebsiteSpotify Youtube

We were in a band. It's true! Jack and Fin, Two childhood bandmates come back together as they both near their 30's to talk about the good old days of being in a teenage band. The Hilarious, The Bad, and The Tragic. Jack and Fin invite a new guest each week to join them to reminisce and share stories of what went on in their first band.From having your mum drive to Devon to pick you up post-gig. To Watching wrestling on a bunk bed in a London hostel with your biggest fan, we'll leave no stone unturned when it comes to the lamest and most hilarious stories that we and our guests have to offer. Ah, to be a teen again.Keep an eye on the feed for episode 1 to drop soon!Much love, F & J