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#351 - Gad Saad Apr 30, 2021

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Professor Gad Saad talks to Tom about his favourite music, including how he established a friendship with the lead singer of The Stylistics. He also discusses his latest book, The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense, and why he considers the increasing prevalence of post-modernist thinking to be dangerous.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#350 - John Schneider Apr 30, 2021

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John Schneider has a discussion with Tom about his success in country music, how he separated his singing from acting in The Dukes of Hazzard, how he came to record the most successful Elvis Presley cover of all time and why he is not a fan of President Joe Biden.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#349 - Theo Paphitis Apr 28, 2021

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The legendary entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis, has a conversation with Tom about his favourite music, the prospect for economic recovery post Covid-19, what he makes of Boris Johnson and the Tory sleaze scandal engulfing him and his words of advice for those who want to follow in the footsteps of his remarkable success in the business world.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#348 - Peter Singer Apr 28, 2021

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Peter Singer is an Australian moral philosopher and the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He has a discussion with Tom about his favourite music, the pros and cons of social media, why he felt compelled to set up the Journal of Controversial Ideas at journalofcontroversialideas.org, what he makes of Richard Dawkins' recent "cancellation" for comments on transgenderism, whether the coronavirus lockdowns were a moral imperative and his lifelong promotion of the veganism. Peter's new book, The Golden Ass, is out on May 20th.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#347 - Danny Zelisko Apr 28, 2021

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Danny Zelisko joins Tom to discuss his new book, ALL EXCE$$: OCCUPATION: Concert Promoter, which tells his remarkable story in putting on over 10,000 gigs for the likes of Eric Clapton, AC/DC, Alice Cooper and many more. One of the great rock n' roll promotors, Danny reveals what's behind his success in putting together so many live music events. Danny also explains why he is bullish for touring to resume post Covid-19 and why he considers Donald Trump to be a "prick".
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#346 - Arabian Prince Apr 25, 2021

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Arabian Prince has a discussion with Tom about his love for The Last Poets, Kraftwerk, Parliament Funkadelic and Prince, what drew him to making his own music and whether his depiction in the N.W.A. movie annoys him.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#345 - Tommy Brown Apr 25, 2021

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Tommy Brown joins Tom via Zoom from Los Angeles to discuss his rise from making beats in his bedroom to being the #1 songwriter and producer on the Billboard charts. In particular, he discusses his long collaboration with Ariana Grande that has culminated in his producing the entirety of her recent "Positions" album.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#344 - Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys Apr 23, 2021

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Ken Casey has a conversation with Tom about the new Dropkick Murphys album, Turn Up That Dial, which is out on April 30th. Ken also talks about having to give up playing bass and the band being one of the first to livestream a concert when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#343 - Kevin Bacon Apr 18, 2021

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The iconic American actor, Kevin Bacon, joins Tom to discuss 10 of his favourite songs of all time: Otis Redding - Try a Little Tenderness, Stevie Wonder - Big Brother, The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up, Blind Faith - Can’t find My Way Home, Joni Mitchell - The Gallery, Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star, Tom Petty - Breakdown, Bruce Springsteen - Rosalita, James Taylor - Something In The Way She Moves, Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love. The Bacon Brothers' latest LP, The Way We Love, is out now.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

#342 - Gary Kemp Apr 18, 2021

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Gary Kemp joins Tom over Zoom to discuss his upcoming second album, In Solo, which is out on June 18th. He also talks about five of his favourite LPs: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie, A Saucerful of Secrets - Pink Floyd, Abbey Road - The Beatles, Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore - Humble Pie and Liege & Lief - Fairport Convention.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
Modal Electronics make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.
Tinggly are on a mission to change the culture of gifting, by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

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