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EAP Episode.115 - Jim Irvin - Furniture (Songwriter, Singer, Journalist) : "Furniture were quite good at not doing what was required!"
May 3, 2026
Unknown duration
EAP Episode.114 - Martin Macaloon (Prefab Sprout) : "I love all the songs, I'm just waiting for the next one. I've been waiting 25 years!"
Apr 19, 2026
53m 01s
EAP Episode.113 - Tim May (Roaring Boys) : "If we had been launched in America earlier, it might have been a very different story"
Apr 5, 2026
41m 44s
EAP Episode.112 - Iain McNay (Cherry Red records Chairman) : "As well as managing to give people what they want, We also give them things they didn't know they wanted"
Mar 22, 2026
49m 26s
EAP Episode.111 - Ross Middleton (Leisure Process/ Positive Noise) : "After hearing Bowie's 'Low', I knew if I were to make music, it was going to include synths"
Mar 8, 2026
35m 41s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/3/26 |  EAP Episode.115 - Jim Irvin - Furniture (Songwriter, Singer, Journalist) : "Furniture were quite good at not doing what was required!" | We welcome Jim Irvin, the frontman of London cult 80s band Furniture. We find out about their indie road to an eventual signing to Stiff and beyond and just how much bad luck they had as a band, whilst operating against the grain by choice.Jim went on to write for Melody Maker and subsequently became the Features Editor for MOJO. Having also authored books including the honest and telling account of Jeff Buckley in 'Hallelujah And The Last Goodbye', Jim moved into Songwriting for a living working as a Topliner for successful acts like Lissie & Nothing But Thieves.Jim's detail on work experience at both his part time job at The Beggars Banquet Record Shop and his role as a radio librarian for the United Biscuit Corp. at the top of his career is a-Must-Listen feature! Ace episode! - Enjoy - DA. | — | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  EAP Episode.114 - Martin Macaloon (Prefab Sprout) : "I love all the songs, I'm just waiting for the next one. I've been waiting 25 years!"✨ | Prefab Sproutmusic history+1 | Martin Macaloon | Prefab SproutSprout | DurhamUK | Durham bandThomas Dolby+1 | — | 53m 01s | |
| 4/5/26 |  EAP Episode.113 - Tim May (Roaring Boys) : "If we had been launched in America earlier, it might have been a very different story"✨ | musicsaxophonist+2 | Tim May | Roaring BoysThe Models+2 | AmericaCambridge+2 | Roaring BoysCambridge+3 | — | 41m 44s | |
| 3/22/26 |  EAP Episode.112 - Iain McNay (Cherry Red records Chairman) : "As well as managing to give people what they want, We also give them things they didn't know they wanted"✨ | Cherry Red recordsindependent music+2 | Iain McNay | Cherry Red recordsCherry Red+4 | — | music industryrecord label+2 | — | 49m 26s | |
| 3/8/26 |  EAP Episode.111 - Ross Middleton (Leisure Process/ Positive Noise) : "After hearing Bowie's 'Low', I knew if I were to make music, it was going to include synths"✨ | musicsynths+1 | Ross Middleton | Leisure Process/ Positive NoiseLeisure Process+1 | — | Leisure ProcessPositive Noise+2 | — | 35m 41s | |
| 2/22/26 |  EAP Episode.110 - Bobby Hodgens (The Bluebells) : "It was hearing Orange Juice's 'Blue Boy' that made me want to be in a band"✨ | Bobby HodgensThe Bluebells+3 | Bobby Hodgens | BluebellsOrange Juice's+9 | — | Orange JuiceAltered Images+2 | — | 37m 26s | |
| 2/8/26 |  EAP Episode.109 - Paul Fishman (Re Flex) : "I'm still making music because i have to...I'm still excited by it"✨ | musicinterviews+3 | Paul Fishman | meditation musicFlex+15 | — | Re-FlexDee Harris+5 | — | 1h 03m 39s | |
| 1/25/26 |  EAP Episode.108 - Dave Robinson (Stiff Records) : "When You've had a Colt 45 shoved in Your mouth at some point, you learn to adapt!"✨ | music industryStiff Records+3 | Dave Robinson | a Colt 45Relax+9 | LondonMajorca+1 | Colt 45Jimi Hendrix+6 | — | 1h 27m 36s | |
| 1/11/26 |  EAP Episode.107 : Hosts David Arscott & John Mabey personal musings on 'their' 80s.✨ | 80smusic+2 | — | Ouija | — | origin storiesMidge Ure+1 | — | 1h 35m 22s | |
| 12/28/25 |  EAP Episode.106 - Francoise Pascal (Actress) : "I saw a beautiful girl in a sports car in London in the 60s and I thought, that's going to be me one day"✨ | Francoise Pascalacting+3 | Francoise Pascal | Radio Free MarseilleCAA+7 | LondonAtlantic+1 | Coronation StreetThe Young & The Restless+3 | — | 48m 25s | |
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| 12/14/25 |  EAP Episode.105 - Corinne Drewery & Andy Connell (Swing Out Sister) : "Breakout was a hit but we had no album ready, it was seat of the pants stuff, but fresh in the fear and adrenalin "✨ | Swing Out Sisterpop music+2 | Corinne DreweryAndy Connell | Certain Shades Of LimelightSt. Martins+9 | LondonManchester | Grammy nominatedJazz pop+2 | — | 1h 01m 02s | |
| 11/30/25 |  EAP Episode.104 - Steve Blacknell (TV & Radio presenter) : "Kate bush wrote 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes' about me" | *Content disclaimer * this episode contains very strong language and subject matter some listeners may find triggering as well as containing excerpts of 3rd party music content*We present a frank but fun chin wag with TV presenter vet Steve blacknell, about the highs and lows of his career. From being a nurse and falling for his first love Kate Bush, to PR work with Record companies, life at the BBC, anchoring Live Aid and at the flip of a coin, an exodus to Hollywood.With a book out and a new radio show coming soon, get stuck into Steve's episode to find out more. | — | ||||||
| 11/16/25 |  EAP Episod.103 - Stuart & Jen Morris (Misty Moon) : "Eight hours on a plane with Jimmy Saville & 400 kids...little did we know!" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*This episode sees John explore the work that the Misty Moon team do, with Stuart & Jen Morris, who lovingly curate in South London, celebrating TV & Film nostalgia from Friday the 13th to The Sweeney. | — | ||||||
| 11/2/25 |  EAP Episode.102 - Graham Massey (808 State) : "Our first sound system came out of the McVities Factory!" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*Mancunian musician Graham Massey joins us for a chat about his career, starting with the early band Biting Tongues signed to Factory, to the monster that became 808 State. Graham talks about his love of A-Tonal jazz, experimental music, writing with Bjork, rave culture, the strong arm influence of the staff at Eastern Bloc Records, The Stone Roses' Spike Island experience being a bit dull and getting signed to ZTT With a UK tour EX:EL 2025 over November/ December 2025 tickets are available now - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=808-state | — | ||||||
| 8/31/25 |  EAP Episode.101 - Victor McGuire (Actor) “I was never really comfy with being a celebrity" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*We have a great chin wag with Scouse Actor Victor Mcguire about his career in TV and film, covering the popular series Bread and Goodnight Sweetheart as well as Phantom Of The Opera and Star Wars to name a few!!It was no surprise to us to find that Vic is a warm, humble and down to earth guy who was never comfortable with celebrity. He also chooses some 80s tunes for us that haven't been chosen before. Enjoy - DA. | — | ||||||
| 8/24/25 |  EAP Episode.100 - Andrew Cartmel (Writer - Dr.Who) | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*Welcome Writer, Author Andrew Cartmel. John interviews this a man whose writing includes of course Doctor Who. | — | ||||||
| 8/17/25 |  EAP Episode.99 - Nicola Bryant (Actress - Dr.Who) : "Fame is madness and not something I was looking for" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*We welcome Actress Nicola Bryant most know for her role as Doctor Who's companion Peri Brown - John's favourite companion to John's favourite Doctor. To this end, although David did the noble thing and let John go a bit silly on a solo mission, he still did the hard work to make him sound less silly...sort of.Nicola was an absolutely lovely guest and told us all about her career and her choice of 80s music was from the heart. DA | — | ||||||
| 8/10/25 |  EAP Episode.98 - Ben Addison (Boys Wonder/ Corduroy) : "Balls & flamboyance, that's what any decent band should have" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content**Some strong language, listener discretion is advised*Ahead of Britpop by some 5 years, Ben Addison and his twin brother Scott forged a band that were a magic blend, steeped in references. channelling his Anthony Newley via Bowie, kicking out Who licks in power pop punk troupe Boys Wonder. This was a riveting conversation with someone who was a visionary with a clear sense of what he could and could not abide in 1980s culture.Ben chooses some great 80s tracks for us, has a couple of great spooky stories and tells us about the new Boys Wonder releases aswell as the book of photography that has just been released - DA | — | ||||||
| 8/3/25 |  EAP Episode.97 - Julian Mendelsohn (Engineer, Producer, Mixer) : "I would learn about all the studios and the great producers from record sleeves, but you can't do that now, with streaming" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*Welcome to Melbourne born studio legend, Julian Mendelsohn, who tells us all bout his journey from his 'Radio Shack' electronics obsession that developed into recording gear and studio equipment, which after a family move to England drove him into a career doing exactly that. Julian has worked with just about everybody and his name featured heavily on the backs of our records in the 80s + 90s.We hope you enjoy our chinwag with this modest and unaffected industry professional who has given us so much pleasure over the years. Julian also chooses his five 80s tracks for us. DA. | — | ||||||
| 7/27/25 |  EAP Episode.96 - Simon Scardanelli (Big Bam Boo) : "My career is basically a catalogue of opportunities I have walked away from!" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*Simon was one half of 80s folk pop sensation Big Bam Boo, along with Shark they stormed America destined for big things with a big budget. David was lucky enough to see them live several times in London venues supporting various bands in the late 80s.Simon's journey through the world of writing and performing has been a very interesting one going right back to the early 70s, involving publishing deals, record deals, recordings and shenanigans that include amongst other things kit sharing with Kraftwerk!!Simon lives and works in France and continues to release albums and play shows. We hope you enjoy Simon's story. DA | — | ||||||
| 7/20/25 |  EAP Episode.95 - Mark Williams (Paramount Super 8 VHS Horror) : "I had a Super 8 of Star Wars six months before it was even out in the UK" | *This episode features 3rd party musical content*John talks the hind legs off Super 8 and VHS expert Mark Williams, about his days at paramount in Wardour Street, working with Michael Man, possible dodgy dealings in the good days of VHS and all things niche in the world of horror.Mark's film VHS Forever and his book Bootlace Cinema are available now - DA | — | ||||||
| 7/13/25 |  EAP Episode.94 - Bob Beland (American solo artist) : "Tom Waits told me to get into a punk a band" | *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party Musical content*In this edition we welcome American songwriter Bob Beland who offers a different view of the 80s from across the Atlantic at the top of the decade, writing in his band Stealing Cars with Stephen Hague, dalliances with Tom Waits, culminating in a collaboration with 10CC drummer Kevin Godley,- DA | — | ||||||
| 7/6/25 |  EAP Episode.93 - Pete Boyd Smith (Engineer, Producer, Mixer - The Bible, The Adventures, Sting) : Sledgehammer? There isn't a better sounding record 5 years either side of it!" | *This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content*Welcome the esteemed studio legend, Peter Boyd Smith, responsible for the production and mixing on some of our favourite 80s records from The Bible, Sting and the incredible second album from The Adventures, The Sea Of Love.A humble and down to earth pro with great taste in music including the pedestal statement regarding Peter Gabriel's Sledge Hammer! - DA | — | ||||||
| 6/29/25 |  EAP Episode.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties" | *This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content*We speak with New Zealand singer songwriter JJ Mist, who is currently releasing original material through the lens of the 80s, making a stir in the genre recognised as Synthwave.Born to a touring musician Mother, JJ has been raised in a musical family and has developed her own writing with the help of fellow producer Alex Markham, moving from a kind of dance pop into a more 'Pat Benatar cinematic rock sound - DA | — | ||||||
| 6/22/25 |  EAP episode.91 - Martin Ansell (Songwriter & Session Musician) : "Magnet were just a toy label, EMI filed me away in a draw and Island wouldn't even pay for a full live band!"" | *This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music content*This is the story of veteran Kent born Musican and songwriter Martin Ansell, who having been in a grammar school band supporting Gong in Chatham, he began his 'London' career doing the odd session in Rockstar studios owned by John Springate of the Glitter Band. It was here that he met Rod Bowkett and together they formed many ideas under such names as President President and The Quarks, with producer, Tony Mansfield from New Musik.Having been signed three times. Firstly to the maligned 'Toy Label' Magnet, then the somewhat dismissive EMI and finally to Island, who whilst Chris Blackwell was encouraging, others there weren't so keen to push or promote. Martin gave us an inside view as a 'low rosta' artist and a true account with no bed of roses.Having also sessioned for Captain Sensible and Tom Robinson, Martin had a few stories to tell, not to mention a genuine ghost story too. His five songs from the 80s were exquisite. Enjoy - DA | — | ||||||
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