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They Could've Been Contenders

They Could've Been Contenders

Written by: Ian and Lance
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Joyous tales of failing to make it in the music business with Ian and Lance. In each episode they talk with kindred spirits who dreamt of a career in music. They hear of the trials an tribulations of getting a band together, giving it a name, persuading someone to play bass and finding gigs. Al these stories end in failure of sorts. Spoiler alert: none of them 'make it'. But they succeeed in having a whale of a time doing so. And all still feel the great joy of just making music - even if no one else wants to hear it.

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Episodes
  • Barry and Munro and their adventures in punk rock

    Barry and Munro and their adventures in punk rock
    Jun 26 2023

    Join us to hear from Barry Lewis and David 'Munro' Orr, veterans of many punk bands, and who have quite a tale to tell. 

    You can hear them on Spotify
    Southern Approach https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FioyktTtvHRgIKByEj9If
    Outstandifold and the Wettygrippers https://open.spotify.com/artist/11NPs6iYjJFtTIiVmFJLyK

    And see both bands in action and a whole lot more on Barry's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@bartshades

    All feedback welcome - email us on contenderspodcast@onmail.com or follow us on twitter @contendersPOD 
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    49 mins
  • Metal maestro Gareth Jones of Left Side Brain and Super Goliath shares his experiences of getting a record contract, being in a real tour bus and recording a 38 minute track

    Metal maestro Gareth Jones of Left Side Brain and Super Goliath shares his experiences of getting a record contract, being in a real tour bus and recording a 38 minute track
    Apr 15 2023

    All of Left Side Brain's albums are on spotify. You can hear them here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5C9ckSey5yG8lIUp1Siqgj

    Super Goliath's epic track can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BxBbvvfOUjEswH6y2QMO6

    Oli Duerden's new EP can be found here:
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HLJGIhO5CXJjvy8BRkZRE

    Please follow us at @contendersPOD on Twitter 
    We can be contacted at contederspodcast@onmail.com. We'd love to hear from hear from you!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcaster, musician and MK Dons Superfan John Taylor

    Podcaster, musician and MK Dons Superfan John Taylor
    Mar 25 2023

    Johnny has playing in bands for 40 years - in his words 'ploughing a commercially unsuccessful furrow'. But, boy, has he had - and still having - fun. Join Lance and Ian to hear his tales of joing bands and getting fired from bands. Too old rock and roll? Not a chance. 

    You can hear John air his views on football, life and philosophy on the terrrific 'Sit down or we'll steal your club' MK Dons Podcast.
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    50 mins
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