The Three Track Podcast

Rachel Fairburn is a comedian and one half of the incredibly popular podcast, All Killa No Filla. In this episode, we talk about her love/obsession with Oasis, the swingin' sixties and idolising rock stars.  Track 1 – The Kinks – Waterloo Sunset  Track 2 – The Stereophonics – Local Boy In The Photograph Track 3 – Oasis – Live Forever  (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)   

Adam Kay is an award-winning writer and comedian. His debut best-selling book, This is Going to Hurt was awarded Blackwell's Debut Book Of The Year 2017. In this episode, we talk about our obsessive consumption of music, playing the piano, and Kirsty MacColl.    Track 1 - Kirsty MacColl – Days Track 2 – Dr John - Accentuate The Positive Track 3 – Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Phil Ellis is an award-winning comedian who has appeared on shows such as The Russell Howard Hour. In this episode, we talk about his slight obsession with Oasis, discovering The Beatles, and his love of ambient rain music.    Track 1 - Oasis – Rockin Chair Track 2 – The Beatles – Don't Let Me Down Track 3 – Labi Siffre - Crying Laughing, Living Crying   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Laura Barton is a writer and music journalist. In this episode, we talk about the correlation between music and writing, the genius of Van Morrison, and Gospel Music.   Track 1 - Sir John Betjeman - Myfanwy & Myfanwy at Oxford   Track 2 - Van Morrisson - You Know What They're Writing About   Track 3 - Mica Levi – Love   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. On the debut episode of Bonus Tracks, I talk about my favourite music venues, the best and worst albums of the year, and music documentaries. You can ask questions or suggest topics by emailing askthreetrackpodcast@gmail.com or tweeting me @GabrielEbulue.

After a week off we are back with brilliant comedian and writer Stephanie Laing. In this episode, we talk about the connections between love and music, the non-existence of guilty pleasures, and finding joy in sad songs.    Track 1 – Chesney Hawkes – The One and Only Track 2 - John Martyn – Head and Heart Track 3 – Mother Mother – Ghosting   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)   

David Laurie is a writer and founder of Something In Construction Records. In this episode, we talk about Beyoncé, our love for David Bowie, and the current state of the music industry.   Track 1 - Beyoncé - Daddy Lessons Track 2 - The Specials - Ghost Town Track 3 - David Bowie - Love is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy)   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Joe Jacobs is a stand-up comedian and rapper. In this episode, we talk about how he got started in music, our mutual love for Sleaford Mods, and Joe defends the Crash Test Dummies.   Track 1 – The Streets – Turn The Page Track 2 – Crash Test Dummies – Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Track 3 – Boards Of Canada – New Seeds   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Ed Night is a critically-acclaimed comedian whose debut fringe show was nominated for Best Newcomer at 2017's Edinburgh Festival. In this episode, we talk about old school Hip-Hop vs the new generation of rappers as well as Irish music, Jazz and the Blues.   Track 1 - Joey Bada$$ - Waves Track 2 - Bing Crosby - Galway Bay Track 3 - Tempa T - Next Hype   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Micheal Hann is a freelance writer, and former music editor of the Guardian. In this episode we talk about his slight obsession with The Hold Steady, finding Bruce Sprinsteen in middle age, and the C86 scene.    Track 1 - The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner Track 2 - The Hold Steady - Charlemagne in Sweatpants Track 3 - Fred Neil - The Dolphins   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Robin Ince is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning comedian, writer, and actor. He is also the presenter of the popular radio show, The Infinite Monkey Cage, which he co-hosts with physicist Brian Cox. In this episode we talk about all things Nick Cave as well as the importance of record stores and live music.  Track 1 – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The Mercy Seat Track 2 – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The Sorrowful Wife Track 3 – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – We No Who U R (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Gemma Cairney is a DJ, broadcaster, and writer, who has presented award-winning radio shows and music documentaries for the BBC. In this episode we talk about her love for Erykah Badu, the extraordinary voice of Amy Winehouse, and the awesomeness of Calypso Rose.   Track 1 – Erykah Badu – Next Lifetime Track 2 – Amy Winehouse – Fuck Me Pumps Track 3 – Calypso Rose – Leave Me Alone   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Sam Ashurst is a filmmaker, journalist, and co-host of the Arrow Films Video Podcast. In this episode we talk about our favourite movie soundtracks, his undying love of Hip-Hop. and his short-lived Indie music career.   Track 1 - Subnation – Scottie Track 2 - Eric B & Rakim - Juice (Know The Ledge) Track 3 - Les Savy Fav - Hold On To Your Genre   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Jeffrey Boakye is a writer and teacher. His book, Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials & the Meaning of Grime is about being black, British and born after 1980. It also celebrates over fifty key songs that make up Grime’s DNA. In this episode we talk about the importance of Hip-Hop, Bossa Nova and of course, Grime music. Track 1 - Carlos Jobim - Aguas de Marco Track 2 - Cut Chemist - Lesson 6 The Lecture Track 3 – Giggs - Talking da Hardest   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Alex Petropoulos is a comedian, musician and deputy editor of Songlines magazine. In this episode we talk about her love of World Music, Paul Simon's Graceland, and growing up in a musical household.   Track 1 - Bokanté - Jou Ké Ouvè Track 2 - Paul Simon – Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes Track 3 - Calypso Rose – Abatina   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Marc Burrows is a writer, comedian and musician. In this episode we talk about all things The Fall, from the the genius and insanity of Mark E Smith, to the constantly changing line-up, as well as Marc's unique journey to becoming obsessed with the group.    Track 1 – The Fall – Bingo Master's Breakout Track 2 – The Fall – Bill Is Dead Track 3 – The Fall – Touch Sensitive   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

John Doran is the co-founder and editor of The Quietus website and has written for the BBC, the Guardian, The WIRE, Metal Hammer, The Stool Pigeon, VICE and many others. He is also an occasional broadcaster for NOISEY and BBC TV and radio. In this episode we talk about Middle Eastern music, the state of music journalism, and his memoir, The Jolly Lad.   Track 1- Aphrodite's Child - Four Horsemen Track 2- David Bowie – Stay Track 3- Marlena Shaw - California Soul   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Jeanette Leech is a writer, researcher, DJ, and music historian who contributes regularly to magazines including fRoots and Shindig!. In this episode we talk about her latest book, Fearless: The Making Of Post-Rock, Acid folk, and her love of R&B group TLC.   Track 1 - Bark Psychosis – Big Shot Track 2 – Shirley Collins & Davy Graham – Hares On The Mountain Track 3 – TLC – No Scrubs   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Shaun Keaveny is a broadcaster who presents the breakfast show on BBC Radio 6 Music. In this episode we talk about perfect pop songs, his band Mosque, and he tells a brilliant story about an eventful afternoon at the Hard Rock Cafe. Track 1- Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don't Go Breaking My Heart Track 2- Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed Track 3- Jimi Hendrix – Lover Man (Live At Berkely) (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Joe Wells is a critically-acclaimed writer and comedian who has written for Have I Got News For You and The Revolution Will Be Televised. In this episode we talk about Bikini Kill, masculinity in music, and his teenage obsession with Marilyn Manson.     Track 1 - Bikini Kill - Liar   Track 2- Mount Eerie - Swims   Track 3 - EELS - My Beloved Monster     (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)