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The Transatlantic Cul De Sac

The Transatlantic Cul De Sac

Written by: Paul Snyder & Ned Crowther
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A free-flowing discussion about music and life that spans an ocean and charts a circuitous course of exploration. Hosted by Paul Snyder (Chicago, USA) and Ned Crowther (Stroud, UK).

Paul Snyder 2025
Music
Episodes
  • Do I Want My MTV?
    May 25 2026

    In the wake of MTV shuttering several of its music channels around the world, Ned and Paul share memories of the cultural touchpoints the network provided in their youth, videos that blew up both sides of the Atlantic – and how technology evolution, reality programming and the erosion of the music industry as the world once knew it effectively shuttered the channel decades ago. Still, the memories live on – and the kids will likely find their new touchpoints as your hosts once did.

    Also, Ned's memories of these videos!

    747s - Death of a Star

    The Fernweh - Wounds of Love

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Be Functional in a Superb Way: A Chat with James Eller
    Apr 20 2026

    Ned and Paul are joined by James Eller, who shares his story of trading in a future in graphic design for a career as a bass player that's now spanned five decades and seen him anchor records by the Teardrop Explodes, Julian Cope, the Pretenders, Billy Bragg, Kirsty MacColl, Damien Saez and Mark Knopfler to name just a few. As a longtime member of The The, James discusses the lasting brotherhood between his comrades past and present (including Johnny Marr, DC Collard and Barrie Cadogan), shares tales from making the band's seminal "Mind Bomb" and "Dusk" LPs and explains what made Matt Johnson's (last second) return to singing on the 2017 single "We Can't Stop What's Coming" so special. Come for the stories – stay for the philosophical ruminations on kindness, positivity and unobtrusive functionality.

    https://linktr.ee/jameseller

    https://trnsmssn.bandcamp.com/

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Reaching for Duende: A Chat with Rafael Lloyd Iglesias
    Apr 10 2026

    Ned and Paul are joined by world-class flamenco guitarist and composer Rafael Lloyd Iglesias for a rich discussion about the origins and history of flamenco, the musical magic that happens after the show, how a multicultural upbringing (and an early love for new romantic bands) informs his own approach to composing, working through otosclerosis (and the inspiration that comes from being able to hear again) and takeaways from time spent in the company of Paco de Lucía. Oh and also teaching Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien how to play flamenco.

    Learn more about Rafael and discover more of his work at www.flamencoguitarist.com

    "M21 Electro Flamenco" and "Sinfonía del Mar" are copyrighted by Rafael Lloyd Iglesias and used with permission of the composer.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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