Mark And Me Podcast

The King of Kong.On this episode we speak to American restaurateur, businessman, and former competitive gamer, Billy Mitchell, He initially rose to fame in the 1980s when Life magazine included him in a photo spread of video game champions during the height of the golden age of arcade video gamesThis is a world exclusive interview Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

The Kid Who Would Be King.On this episode we speak to English comedian, television and radio presenter, film director, writer and actor, Joe Cornish Joe is known for Attack the Block , Ant-Man, The Adventures of Tintin and new movie The Kid Who Would be KingPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

The Descent.On this episode we speak to the actress Shauna Macdonald known portraying Sarah in the horror film The Descent and its sequel.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Get Tragic.On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Blood Red Shoes, Laura-Mary Carter. Blood Red Shoes are an alternative rock duo from Brighton, England consisting of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. They have released four full-length albums, Box of Secrets (2008), Fire Like This (2010), In Time to Voices(2012), and Blood Red Shoes (2014) as well as several EPs and a number of singles. Their 5th album Get Tragic is out now.Get Tragic is OUT NOW! - www.bloodredshoes.co.ukPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

All That Divides.On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Black Peaks, Will Gardner.The band formed in 2012, initially under the name Shrine, and released a debut self-released EP Closer to the Sun in 2014. After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to Sony for the release of their debut album Statues in 2016.The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from Zane Lowe,Daniel P. Carter and daytime airplay on BBC Radio 1.This increased profile resulted in a busy touring schedule across 2016-2017, including dates supporting Deftones, System of a Down, The Dillinger Escape Plan,Prophets of Rage and Mastodon.Towards the end of 2017, the band announced that they had parted ways with bassist Andrew Gosden, replaced with new member Dave Larkin and were currently in the studio recording their second album, titled All That Divides. All That Divides was released in October 2018 and met with critical acclaim.I caught up with Will

Classic Scrapes. On this episode we speak to one of the UK's finest stand up comedians James Acaster. With countless appearances on the BBC show Mock The Week and has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. He has also written a book, James Acaster's Classic Scrapes, consisting of true stories originally told on the Josh Widdicombe show on XFMPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

My Arse. On this episode we speak to English actor, comedian, author and political activist Ricky Tomlinson. He is best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker, Mike Bassett in Mike Bassett: England Manager and Jim Royle in The Royle Family. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Gloves Off Again. On this episode we speak to British Director Steven Nesbit. Steven has just completed directing his boxing comedy Gloves Off which stars Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Gloves Off.On this episode we speak to British Actor Brad Moore.Brad has just completed filming his second lead role in the boxing comedy Gloves Off (which he also co-wrote) and stars alongside Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Life in the Stocks - Part Two.On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcastPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Life in the Stocks - Part One On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Going Nowhere. On this episode we speak to founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Therapy? Andy Cairns. We discuss the bands history and the brand new album 'Cleave'.  Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

We Are Still Here.On this episode we speak to Filmmaker and publicist Ted Geoghegan, Ted has been involved in the horror film genre for the past decade as a writer and producer. We discuss his debut feature We Are Still Here and recent movie Mohawk. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

The Real King of Kong.On this episode we speak to Steve Wiebe, American two-time world champion of the video game Donkey Kong, most recently holding the title from September 20, 2010 to January 10, 2011 with a high score of 1,064,500 points. Wiebe was the first person to achieve over a million points in a public game, with a score of 1,006,600 on July 4, 2004.He is one of the primary subjects of the 2007 documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of QuartersPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

Book Club.On this episode we speak to Director Bill Holderman and Producer/Actress Erin Simms.Bill and Erin discuss the movie “Book Club,” the Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda-starring romantic comedy that marks his directorial debut. It’s the story of four longtime friends who decide to tackle the E.L. James novel for their monthly, you guessed it, book club. Keaton and Fonda are joined by Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen, each playing a woman who is in some way inspired to change her life as she digs into the titillating trilogy. Holderman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Erin Simms, wanted to make a movie in which “women of a certain age” are given rich character arcs, in which they can exist as romantic and sexual beings, in which they can learn and grow and change. He wanted to write them as complex, and in short, treat them with respect—and it all started with the “Fifty Shades” books, a Mother’s Day gift, and those long drives in Georgia.Erin Simms was born and raised in Montreal. She went to St. George

Palms.  On this episode we speak to musician and songwriter Dustin Kensrue. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in the rock band ThriceAt the end of summer 2017, not long after Thrice had finished up a national tour, singer Dustin Kensrue woke up in the middle of the night and found himself fixated on the mental image of an open hand—a visual that instantly became his touchstone in the writing of Thrice’s tenth album, Palms.In the spirit of that openness, Thrice created Palms with a free-form and fluid approach to the album’s sonic element. The result is their most expansive work to date, encompassing everything from viscerally charged post-hardcore to piano-driven balladry. To carve out that eclectic sound, Thrice enlisted trusted producer Eric Palmquist for the recording of the percussion and vocal tracks, and self-produced all of the guitar parts on Palms. Much like its predecessor—2016’s politically minded To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere—Palms mines a great deal of inspiration from the literary

It's a Sailboat.  On this episode we speak to n American film and television actor Ethan Suplee best known for his roles as Seth Ryan in American History X, Louie Lastik in Remember the Titans, Frankie in Boy Meets World, Randy Hickey in My Name Is Earl, Toby in The Wolf of Wall Street, Elwood in Without a Paddle, and his roles in Kevin Smith films.The first major role Suplee landed was as Willam in Mallrats, directed by Kevin Smith, alongside future My Name is Earlcostar Jason Lee. He also appeared briefly in the independent Kevin Smith View-Askew produced Drawing Flies. Smith cast both Suplee and Lee again in later films Chasing Amy and Dogma. They both make cameos in Clerks II. At the same time as the filming of Mallrats, Suplee also had a recurring role as Frankie "The Enforcer" Stechino in Boy Meets World, from 1994 to 1998. Suplee's dramatic performances include the roles of the ruthless Nazi skinhead Seth in American History X, a man who rapes a clown in Vulgar, Ashton Kutcher's goth college roommate "

New Noise.  On this episode we speak to Dennis Lyxzén the musician best known as the lead vocalist for Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. He is currently the vocalist in INVSN.  Aside from Refused, he has been involved in numerous Swedish bands during his musical career, acting as vocalist, bass player, or guitar player. Since the break-up of Refused, his most notable bands have been The (International) Noise Conspiracy and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). Lyxzén also runs Ny Våg, a punk record label. He acted as producer of the 2005 self-titled album by Swedish punk band Regulations, which was released on the label.As a punk rock frontman, Lyxzén's songs are of a counter-culture nature, within line of his socialist political views. Despite his political views, he tends to maintain a level of lyrical variety throughout his various bands. Lyxzén was voted sexiest man in Sweden in 2004 by Elle Magazine and is also vegan.In 2011, Lyxzén joined The Bloody Beetroots for their Church of Noise t

A Quiet Place. On this episode we speak to English actor, Noah Jupe.Noah is known for starring in the television series The Night Manager, the dark comedy film Suburbicon, the drama film Wonder, and the horror film A Quiet Place. He made his feature film acting debut in 2017 with the war drama film The Man with the Iron Heart.Noah started his acting career in 2015/2016 by a little appearances in the television series Penny Dreadful and Downton Abbey. Later in 2016, he played a significant role in the spy thriller series The Night Manager along with Tom Hiddleston. In 2016, he also played a significant role in the series Houdini & Doyle.In 2017, he started his career in films, with his first major role being in The Man with the Iron Heart, a World War II drama, in which he starred along with Jason Clarke and Rosamund Pike. Also that year, he appeared in the British film That Good Night, with John Hurt and Charles Dance had one of the lead roles, the son of Matt Damon's character, in the black comedy film,

Gordan's Alive. On this episode we speak to English actor, writer, presenter, and comedian Brian Blessed.Boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian was born in 1936 and grew up in the mining village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire. His father was a miner who wanted a better life for his son; Brian lost three uncles in the pit. At a young age, he displayed an acute talent for acting in school productions, but also had a penchant for boxing, a direction that would be short-lived.Working various blue-collar jobs from undertaker's assistant to plasterer, Brian managed to attend the Bristol Old Vic and was off and running. He has lent his musical talents to several productions - from playing "Old Deuteronomy" in "Cats" to "The Baron" in the more recent "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In the 1970s, he began appearing more and more on-camera with both classical and contemp