Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 5 he talks to Pat Nevin. They discuss his playing career at Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere, growing up in Glasgow, his love of early Simple Minds, the challenges of being the Chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, moving into broadcasting and punditry plus an encounter with Vini Reilly and Morrissey.

Hosted by Paul Richards

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Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 6 Robin Turner talks to James Dean Bradfield from Manic Street Preachers. They discuss Escape From History, dealing with the disappearance of Richey Edwards, the success of Everything Must Go and working with the director Kieran Evans, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Manic Street Preachers are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.manicstreetpreachers.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 5 he talks to Billie Marten. They discuss her latest album Dog Eared, DJing at the club, meeting the poet laureate Simon Armitage, exploring self-discovery and vulnerability in lyrics, unique studio experiences, plans for future albums and her experience of navigating the music industry at a young age.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Billie Marten is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.billiemarten.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 4 he talks to John Grant. They discuss performing in Jonathan Watkins’ ballet adaptation A Single Man, Berlin and the films of Wim Wenders, early musical inspirations and his love of Devo, collaborating with Kylie Minogue, CMAT and Sinéad O’Connor and playing ping-pong with Grace Jones.

Hosted by Paul Richards

John Grant is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.johngrantmusic.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 3 he talks to Matt Berninger from The National. They discuss Mistaken For Strangers, the band's reaction to the film, exploring potential sequels, his family's take on the documentary and an encounter with Werner Herzog, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Matt Berninger is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.mattberninger.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 2 he talks to Asha Lorenz from Sorry. They discuss the band's new album Cosplay, the songwriting process, directing music videos, Adam Curtis, public perception, the challenges of social media, band dynamics, inspiration, ambition, playing festivals, Fontaines D.C. and future plans.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Sorry are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sorryband.co.uk

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 1 he talks to Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian. They discuss Stuart’s earliest musical memories, forming the band, recording their early albums Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister, working with Trevor Horn, God Help the Girl, upcoming tour plans and his book Nobody’s Empire.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Belle and Sebastian are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.belleandsebastian.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information.