Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | Give Kate Bush Back To The Irish | 20231119 | 20240428 (RU) | Running Up Our Hill Lifelong music obsessives Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty, from the award winning Nothing Is Real Beatles podcast, are joined by author Graeme Thomson as they begin their exploration into the Irishness of some of the biggest names in popular music history with a look at the deep family connections that singer Kate Bush has with here and reveal her deep passion for the music and culture of Ireland. Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty explore the family roots of Kate Bush in Ireland. Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty, stars of the Nothing Is Real music podcast, are joined by author Graeme Thomson to explore the deep family roots of Kate Bush in Ireland. |
02 | Give The Smiths Back To The Irish | 20231126 | 20240505 (RU) | Reels Around The Fountain In part two of their exploration of the Irish roots of some of the biggest names in popular music history, Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty, from the “Nothing Is Real ? Beatles podcast, are joined by author Sean Campbell as they try to reveal the many connections that indie legends The Smiths have with the Emerald Isle. From the family ties of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke and Joyce to the bands fascination with Irish figures such as Oscar Wilde and their regular tours of the country this is the story of Manchester/Irish icons The Smiths. Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty explore the Irish roots of The Smiths. Music fanatics Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty are joined by author Sean Campbell to explore the Irish roots of legendary Manchester indie icons The Smiths. |
03 | Give Nirvana Back To The Irish | 20231203 | 20240512 (RU) | Smells Like Green Spirit For part three of their journey into the Irish roots of some of the biggest names in popular music history, music obsessives Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty try hard to find the green in grunge and unearth the unlikely Emerald Isle connections of rock legends Nirvana. From family ties to unforgettable gigs and iconic woolly jumpers, this is the bizarre tale of Nirvana and Ireland. Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty find the long buried Irish roots of rock legends Nirvana. Music historians Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty try to find the green in grunge as they explore the unlikely story of the Irish connections of Nirvana. |
04 | Give Oasis Back To The Irish | 20231210 | 20240519 (RU) | Shamrock Supernovas Music lovers Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty, from the award winning Nothing Is Real Beatles podcast, are joined by “Irish Blood, English Heart ? author Sean Campbell, as they wrap up their exploration of international acts with Irish connections by taking a deep dive into the history and roots of the Gallagher brothers and Oasis. Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty explore the Irish roots of the Gallagher brothers & Oasis Music lovers Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty wrap up their exploration of international acts with Irish connections by digging up the roots of Manchester rock legends Oasis. |