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History of Christmas
James Cooper, a Christmasologist, (Yes there is such a word!), reveals the history of Christmas traditions in the UK over the last 1500 years.
Speaking to Bob in this episode first aired in 2022, James takes us on a journey of discovery as he shares the unexplained stories behind the celebration of Christmas.
Find out more on James's website;
www.whychristmas.com/
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Intro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee' Bob Wells ( undercurrentstories) © 2020
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A Timber Merchant's Tale: The Road to Poetry with Chris Porcas
Просмотров 5721 день назад
In this inspiring episode, Bob sits down with Chris Porcas, a timber merchant by day and a poet by night, who shares his fascinating journey into the world of poetry. Chris reveals how a chance encounter at a local poetry club ignited his passion for writing, eventually leading to the publication of his first book, The Road to Poetry. (www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNR7NCBW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21J8T3LJ0F89...
The Lost World of the Dinosaurs: Armin Schmitt
Просмотров 87Месяц назад
In this episode we’re travelling millions of years into the past to uncover the secrets of Earth’s ancient history. My guest is Armin Schmitt a renowned palaeontologist based at Cambridge University and author of the book, ‘The Lost World of the Dinosaurs.’ (www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-World-Dinosaurs-Uncovering-Prehistoric/dp/1335081216) We discuss the fascinating world of dinosaurs, their evolution...
From Radio Caroline to Classic FM: Nick Bailey
Просмотров 34Месяц назад
In this episode we meet broadcasting legend Nick Bailey, who shares his remarkable journey from pirate radio with Radio Caroline to becoming the first voice on Classic FM. Nick shares his adventures and travels around the world living and working in countries such as Australia, Germany and Hong Kong and we hear stories about some amazing characters on his journey. We get an insight into world e...
Surfing The Severn Bore: Si Cale
Просмотров 86Месяц назад
If you haven't yet witnessed the incredible spectacle that is the Severn Bore, make a date to do so, it's well worth it. One of Britain's few natural phenomena, the Severn Bore is a large surge wave that can be seen in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the 2nd highest in the world, being as much as 50 feet (approx. 15.4m). Graded from 1* to 5* the power of the wave is tr...
The Art of Getting the Success You Deserve: Alison Fragale
Просмотров 21Месяц назад
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Fragale-behavioural scientist, professor, and author of the groundbreaking book, Likeable Badass (alisonfragale.com/book/) . Alison shares her expertise on what it takes to build respect, wield influence, and navigate the challenges of modern workplaces with confidence and authenticity. We discuss the fascinating psychology behind status, unpack the b...
Inside the Exclusive World of Executive Jet Travel: Captain Nick Glover
Просмотров 217Месяц назад
Inside the Exclusive World of Executive Jet Travel: Captain Nick Glover
Breaking Barriers: How Lucy Dawson is Redefining Autism
Просмотров 352 месяца назад
Breaking Barriers: How Lucy Dawson is Redefining Autism
Spots and Speed: The Race to Save Cheetahs with Sue Heim
Просмотров 572 месяца назад
Spots and Speed: The Race to Save Cheetahs with Sue Heim
The Hidden Side of Edwardian Britain You Never Learned in School: Alwyn Turner
Просмотров 3592 месяца назад
The Hidden Side of Edwardian Britain You Never Learned in School: Alwyn Turner
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Black Holes: Marcus Chown
Просмотров 633 месяца назад
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Black Holes: Marcus Chown
Bonham, Composing and Beer: Ian Hatton
Просмотров 503 месяца назад
Bonham, Composing and Beer: Ian Hatton
Live from the Edinburgh Fringe: Sam Bates, Award Winning Playwright
Просмотров 93 месяца назад
Live from the Edinburgh Fringe: Sam Bates, Award Winning Playwright
How a Move to France Changed Everything: Steve Hoffman
Просмотров 943 месяца назад
How a Move to France Changed Everything: Steve Hoffman
Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford
Просмотров 664 месяца назад
Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford
Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with Toby Mildon
Просмотров 144 месяца назад
Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with Toby Mildon
How to Improve Your Memory: Dr. Megan Sumeracki
Просмотров 334 месяца назад
How to Improve Your Memory: Dr. Megan Sumeracki
Exploring New Worlds: A Conversation with Science Fiction Author Steve Carroll
Просмотров 234 месяца назад
Exploring New Worlds: A Conversation with Science Fiction Author Steve Carroll
The Untold Story of Refrigeration with Nicola Twilley
Просмотров 644 месяца назад
The Untold Story of Refrigeration with Nicola Twilley
Wall Street to Regenerative Farming: Jeanne Blasberg's Incredible Journey!
Просмотров 645 месяцев назад
Wall Street to Regenerative Farming: Jeanne Blasberg's Incredible Journey!
Confessions of a Volcanologist: Tamsin Mather
Просмотров 445 месяцев назад
Confessions of a Volcanologist: Tamsin Mather
Excerpt from Luck, Chance & the Meaning of Everything with Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal
Просмотров 176 месяцев назад
Excerpt from Luck, Chance & the Meaning of Everything with Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal
The Art of Randomness: Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal on Probability & Statistics
Просмотров 436 месяцев назад
The Art of Randomness: Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal on Probability & Statistics
The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Zen and Now with Mark Richardson
Просмотров 1076 месяцев назад
The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Zen and Now with Mark Richardson
The Rise of Skyscrapers with Jason Barr
Просмотров 106 месяцев назад
The Rise of Skyscrapers with Jason Barr
STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman
Просмотров 596 месяцев назад
STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman
Meditation Revelations with Claire Billings
Просмотров 207 месяцев назад
Meditation Revelations with Claire Billings
The Vicar of Bray: Revd Ainsley Swift
Просмотров 577 месяцев назад
The Vicar of Bray: Revd Ainsley Swift
How to Start Your Own Podcast
Просмотров 47 месяцев назад
How to Start Your Own Podcast
Reflect, Learn, Do Something Different! Success at Work and in Life: Steve Snow
Просмотров 187 месяцев назад
Reflect, Learn, Do Something Different! Success at Work and in Life: Steve Snow

Комментарии

  • @nonameyet9165
    @nonameyet9165 2 дня назад

    Blaggy Boy. Say hi to Borders for me!

  • @exitthelemming145
    @exitthelemming145 7 дней назад

    Glad to learn that Zal has overcome his mental health issues and continues to be creative. One of the most criminally underrated guitarists of his generation.

  • @cwstreeper
    @cwstreeper 14 дней назад

    Fantastic interview. Thank you both.

  • @jcred6935
    @jcred6935 18 дней назад

    Yessss some of their older stuff can get repetitive my fav was lick it im happy with the eclectic shiz

    • @nonameyet9165
      @nonameyet9165 2 дня назад

      You say that they're older stuff gets repetitive but one album is not like any other album. every album is different

  • @shahidahmedbdboy
    @shahidahmedbdboy 26 дней назад

    Such an inspiring journey, Chris! Congratulations on your first poetry book-'The Road to Poetry' is a must-read for poetry lovers!

  • @SGCKCCJC
    @SGCKCCJC Месяц назад

    Brilliant, Ted Carroll, what a gent!

  • @BRENTHILL-eq4fb
    @BRENTHILL-eq4fb Месяц назад

    Even 60 years ago the BBC tried to control the air waves. Sadly nothing has changed. I remember Caroline fondly.

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 Месяц назад

      @BRENTHILL-eq4fb I was quite young at the time but later listened to Radio Luxembourg

  • @grahammcnamara4803
    @grahammcnamara4803 Месяц назад

    As a recent 'convert' to the Dwarves music, I enjoyed getting a history lesson. Thanks!

  • @_Ben4810
    @_Ben4810 Месяц назад

    Ted's a bit of a hero of mine...As a Damned fan, I was always intrigued by Chiswick Records, & Ted was always good with the fans...🙏🙏🙏

  • @thomasslonka8879
    @thomasslonka8879 Месяц назад

    Currently reading Our Moon and your conversation with Rebecca Boyle adds the human touch. Thanks from Chicago.

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 Месяц назад

      @thomasslonka8879 That's great to hear Thomas. Thankyou. It's a great book isn't it.

  • @XenMedia69
    @XenMedia69 Месяц назад

    "Shit tricks" LOL ! Yeah right. Fabulous musician and an intelligent, thoughtful personality. Great interview.

  • @GardensLessLethal
    @GardensLessLethal 2 месяца назад

    to 95% of men viewing this video he is NO joke

  • @boq780_2.0
    @boq780_2.0 2 месяца назад

    Hello Pondy!

  • @paulmoran3482
    @paulmoran3482 2 месяца назад

    Been following Francis since the 80,s the original it bites were superb 🎼👌

  • @pfcsantiago8852
    @pfcsantiago8852 2 месяца назад

    Gone too far the other way, tax payers kerping dolers and fat lards in life of riley.

  • @HarryKingham-f4t
    @HarryKingham-f4t 3 месяца назад

    I’ve seen trex live and trextasy over 20 times one thing danielz has missing is a congas player

  • @MARVELOUDIO
    @MARVELOUDIO 3 месяца назад

    Life without Bolans masterpieces makes no sense , it gives you so much energy and joy , I cannot understand how people make it throu without Bolans mind support! Maybe that's the reason why they are always being lame and have no personality :) Rock On!

  • @grahamdawson-lg5mq
    @grahamdawson-lg5mq 3 месяца назад

    Finn was brought in because of his looks. Took had far more talent. Tooks cd Horns is a Great album. Best single to me Will always be Hot Love. My Grandma bought for me. . That means so much to me . Brilliant been 13yrs old in 71. Better than today.

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 3 месяца назад

      You are the same age as me. That song was magic! Great year for music.

  • @PriszM
    @PriszM 4 месяца назад

    First

  • @samphillips9109
    @samphillips9109 4 месяца назад

    I saw T rextasy a few years ago and they were awesome! Danielz is such an awesome singer, he is so like Marc! Marc was my first crush when I was eight!

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 4 месяца назад

      I saw them too Sam. Excellent and having never seen Marc live it gave me an idea of what seeing him would have been like!

  • @annemagnin7895
    @annemagnin7895 5 месяцев назад

  • @christinepittard3479
    @christinepittard3479 5 месяцев назад

    Zal was first to wear make up , a georgous man 🇬🇧

  • @richardgreen3910
    @richardgreen3910 5 месяцев назад

    Very similar surname to the guitarist who played with Jack Bruce

  • @brucefindlay
    @brucefindlay 6 месяцев назад

    Fascinating interview. Zal is a wonderful and much loved and respected guitarist in his own right, but of course as the lead guitarist in SAHB he is positively legendary. Loved the interview and delighted to hear Zal's stories of his influences and inspirations. ❤

  • @Ken19700
    @Ken19700 6 месяцев назад

    That doesn't explain why people have bad vision.

  • @frenchabortion
    @frenchabortion 6 месяцев назад

    Yeah, Candy Now! Is still one of my all time favourites.

  • @Murphy_R9
    @Murphy_R9 7 месяцев назад

    His latest work orphans of the ash is incredible!!!🤘🤘

  • @ralphmilano1703
    @ralphmilano1703 7 месяцев назад

    another great guitarist that i wish i discovered earlier.

  • @Vic-j9p
    @Vic-j9p 7 месяцев назад

    I saw t.rex 5 times never a bad gig. I even named my red setter jeepster.keep a little marc in your heart.❤

  • @FundamentalsUK
    @FundamentalsUK 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks, both fascinating insight to Francis and It Bites. Love Francis’s enthusiasm for music still. Great interview. 🤘🏻😉

  • @MicroBlogger1954
    @MicroBlogger1954 8 месяцев назад

    Brilliant and he played with pomp and was always the showman the whole band was good

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 8 месяцев назад

      Loved them too Steven! If you are a Thin Lizzy fan you may enjoy the interview with Eric Bell. ruclips.net/video/KpxE7lMvQPo/видео.html

  • @hotshotmose4900
    @hotshotmose4900 8 месяцев назад

    My former hight school art teacher, enjoy your retirement sir.

  • @smitbar11
    @smitbar11 8 месяцев назад

    He played with Elkie Brooks in the 1980's as her touring guitarist. Saw Sin Dogs at a small club in Grimsby, very poorly supported, must have been disappointing for them. They are still going and have replaced Zal. Orphans of the Ash, we will see

  • @JohnViguerie
    @JohnViguerie 8 месяцев назад

    Zal is a monster - check out "Orphans of the Ash". 70-something yo still killing it

  • @JohnViguerie
    @JohnViguerie 8 месяцев назад

    Zal is a monster - check out "Orphans of the Ash". 70-something yo still killing it

  • @JohnViguerie
    @JohnViguerie 8 месяцев назад

    Zal is a monster - check out "Orphans of the Ash". 70-something yo still killing it

    • @Murphy_R9
      @Murphy_R9 7 месяцев назад

      Just checked that record out😱💥🤘

    • @parshakamarsh
      @parshakamarsh 2 месяца назад

      He must be, that's the 3rd time you've posted the same comment! 😂

  • @arkaisk2
    @arkaisk2 8 месяцев назад

    Great guitarist, well worth to be rediscovered 🎸

  • @T.M.Warren-qp2gq
    @T.M.Warren-qp2gq 8 месяцев назад

    🗣 *They’re hardly one hit wonders 👇🏽 try 3 or 4 in all fairness!* *Plus i never knew the connection to the proto punk electronic band ‘Suicide!’ * 💯🫡☑️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @josmith8205
    @josmith8205 8 месяцев назад

    ONE HIT WONDERS

  • @ianhenry4046
    @ianhenry4046 8 месяцев назад

    Zal's solo on Anthem is one of the best ever.

    • @sanborns
      @sanborns 8 месяцев назад

      Definitely ....

    • @pda3095
      @pda3095 2 месяца назад

      Totally agree, it's not fancy or long but damn it tears a hole in my soul !!

  • @Lair69
    @Lair69 9 месяцев назад

    Here's the inspiration for the Baseball Furies His sound on Faith Healer sounds just like the guitars in the Warriors

  • @alanburleigh48
    @alanburleigh48 9 месяцев назад

    Simply the best t rex still rock on

  • @AT-KINSON-MUSIC
    @AT-KINSON-MUSIC 9 месяцев назад

    Tons of respect for Francis, followed his music for decades, an interesting, authentic dude...great interview 👍

  • @raymondturner9441
    @raymondturner9441 9 месяцев назад

    Great interview, been a fan of zal and sahb since they started. Zal has to be the most underated guitar player ever

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 9 месяцев назад

      Pleased you enjoyed Raymond Definitely underrated.

    • @steviesavage
      @steviesavage 8 месяцев назад

      he really is not that underrated nowadays, people have started recognising his huge talent, and he's still very much playing!

  • @fenham
    @fenham 9 месяцев назад

    Loved Zal since Framed, loved Sindogs, cracking album and good T-shirts 😀 and very impressed with Orphans of the Ash. Eager for the next stage

  • @BelleBlu
    @BelleBlu 9 месяцев назад

    Good interview and insight into Zal's wider work ... & the life of a professional musician.

  • @MRROBBIEWATTS
    @MRROBBIEWATTS 10 месяцев назад

    WTF?! .....what happened?! ...LOL!

    • @67psych
      @67psych 3 месяца назад

      What do u mean?

    • @67psych
      @67psych 25 дней назад

      He’s older of course . He’s in his 60’s Marc was only 29 when he left us.

  • @seltaeb9691
    @seltaeb9691 10 месяцев назад

    🎵A musician's lot is not a ha-ppy one - ha-ppy one.🎵😥

  • @blindpink
    @blindpink 10 месяцев назад

    SAHB my favourite band.....Love Zal's tone.

  • @jasperedwards2713
    @jasperedwards2713 10 месяцев назад

    youre only 23 subcribers and your talking to zal clemison i only have 11 subcribers

    • @undercurrentstories2957
      @undercurrentstories2957 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah we are predominantly an audio podcast on Spotify, Apple etc and only put most of the episodes up recently on RUclips.

    • @jasperedwards2713
      @jasperedwards2713 10 месяцев назад

      so hopfelly zal makes some new live videoes@@undercurrentstories2957

    • @jasperedwards2713
      @jasperedwards2713 10 месяцев назад

      orphans of the ash first listening i dont like it sounds too morbid reminds when wasp wrote kill f##k die which was terrible i think this zal new band its too modern style for the youth ,for me i find it terrible sin doge was a better approach@@undercurrentstories2957

    • @jasperedwards2713
      @jasperedwards2713 10 месяцев назад

      i think its the youth will like zals new band for me i cant get into it@@undercurrentstories2957