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Word In Your Ear
Podcast

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold

1002 episodes

Mark Ellen and David Hepworth have been talking about and writing about music together and individually for a collective eighty years in magazines like Smash Hits, Mojo and The Word and on radio and TV programmes like "Rock On", "Whistle Test" and VH-1. Over thirteen years ago, when working on the late magazine The Word, they began producing podcasts. Some listeners have been kind enough to say these have been very special to them. When the magazine folded in 2012 they kept the spirit of those podcasts alive in regular Word In Your Ear evenings in which they spoke to musicians and authors in front of an audience. Over these years they've produced hundreds of hours of material. As of the Current Unpleasantness of 2020, they've produced yet hundreds of hours more with a little help from guests kind enough to digitally show them around their attics such as Danny Baker, Andy Partridge, Sir Tim Rice and Mark Lewisohn. For the full span of the Word In Your Ear world, visit wiyelondon.com (http://www.wiyelondon.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Episodes

Blur’s thrilling early years in words and pictures by Dave Rowntree
Blur’s thrilling early years in words and pictures by Dave Rowntree
Aug 27, 2026 · 36 min
Natalie Merchant returns playing ‘Mother Goose as an 18th Century feminist’
Natalie Merchant returns playing ‘Mother Goose as an 18th Century feminist’
Aug 26, 2026 · 29 min
The Proclaimers know the exquisite delight of your songs being sung in football stadiums
The Proclaimers know the exquisite delight of your songs being sung in football stadiums
Aug 25, 2026 · 27 min
What are the great singles that have entered our bloodstream? “Nobody hums an album!”
What are the great singles that have entered our bloodstream? “Nobody hums an album!”
Aug 24, 2026 · 42 min
Martin Simpson’s 60 years on the folk circuit ‘making people cry for a living’
Martin Simpson’s 60 years on the folk circuit ‘making people cry for a living’
Aug 19, 2026 · 50 min
The Shadows and the chequered tale of the first British rock’n’roll band
The Shadows and the chequered tale of the first British rock’n’roll band
Aug 18, 2026 · 42 min
Stiff Records’ 50th birthday! – the farcical magnificent record label and why we adored it
Stiff Records’ 50th birthday! – the farcical magnificent record label and why we adored it
Aug 16, 2026 · 45 min
Elliott Smith, his life, his afterlife and the friends who believed in him
Elliott Smith, his life, his afterlife and the friends who believed in him
Aug 14, 2026 · 33 min
How Kylie became the whole world’s sweetheart
How Kylie became the whole world’s sweetheart
Aug 12, 2026 · 38 min
Sandy Denny’s life and luminous talent celebrated by Linda Thompson
Sandy Denny’s life and luminous talent celebrated by Linda Thompson
Aug 11, 2026 · 28 min
The Abbey Road photo miracle, Glen Hansard and TV we’d pay to watch
The Abbey Road photo miracle, Glen Hansard and TV we’d pay to watch
Aug 10, 2026 · 54 min
Bowie, the Cure, Neil Young and the golden age of the video shoot
Bowie, the Cure, Neil Young and the golden age of the video shoot
Aug 6, 2026 · 34 min
Pauline Black of the Selecter, the girl who invented the Rude Girl
Pauline Black of the Selecter, the girl who invented the Rude Girl
Aug 5, 2026 · 34 min
Tony Fletcher - teenage label boss! – remembers the Jam, the Tube and the ‘80s pop explosion
Tony Fletcher - teenage label boss! – remembers the Jam, the Tube and the ‘80s pop explosion
Aug 4, 2026 · 46 min
Is AI wrecking rock history? – plus festivals in heatwaves and Kate Bush dancing
Is AI wrecking rock history? – plus festivals in heatwaves and Kate Bush dancing
Aug 3, 2026 · 46 min
Jonathan Richman, on-the-road songs and the best-known solo ever recorded
Jonathan Richman, on-the-road songs and the best-known solo ever recorded
Jul 27, 2026 · 42 min
Georgie Fame, Ben Sidran and the golden age of ‘60s Soho
Georgie Fame, Ben Sidran and the golden age of ‘60s Soho
Jul 23, 2026 · 37 min
Steve Hackett remembers batwings, blues clubs and Genesis on £15 a week
Steve Hackett remembers batwings, blues clubs and Genesis on £15 a week
Jul 22, 2026 · 38 min
Mari Wilson, our favourite girl about town, takes Neasden to Chelsea
Mari Wilson, our favourite girl about town, takes Neasden to Chelsea
Jul 21, 2026 · 34 min
All music is dance music! – and the best stage name ever
All music is dance music! – and the best stage name ever
Jul 20, 2026 · 52 min
Adam & the Ants, pop stardom and Marco Pirroni’s brief spell in the spotlight
Adam & the Ants, pop stardom and Marco Pirroni’s brief spell in the spotlight
Jul 15, 2026 · 38 min
The Specials are no more! Horace Panter remembers days when it was ‘like walking on air’
The Specials are no more! Horace Panter remembers days when it was ‘like walking on air’
Jul 14, 2026 · 23 min
Is Indie the new Good Old Days? And why are there no British country stars?
Is Indie the new Good Old Days? And why are there no British country stars?
Jul 13, 2026 · 52 min
Kevin Rowland, the new Dexys and what he's learnt from life
Kevin Rowland, the new Dexys and what he's learnt from life
Jul 8, 2026 · 40 min
Great rock feuds of Manchester, TV comedy & the man who invented the pop song
Great rock feuds of Manchester, TV comedy & the man who invented the pop song
Jul 5, 2026 · 50 min
Joan Armatrading, Tom Robinson and the great music meltdown of Summer ‘76
Joan Armatrading, Tom Robinson and the great music meltdown of Summer ‘76
Jul 3, 2026 · 39 min
Prefab Sprout - a tale of mystery, eccentricity and pop’s most famous motorbike
Prefab Sprout - a tale of mystery, eccentricity and pop’s most famous motorbike
Jul 2, 2026 · 41 min
Madonna smoking, the first indie PM and have we just witnessed the nadir of pop?!
Madonna smoking, the first indie PM and have we just witnessed the nadir of pop?!
Jun 29, 2026 · 1h 2m
Gary Numan’s reality check – ‘I’m essentially a guy who wears make-up for a living’
Gary Numan’s reality check – ‘I’m essentially a guy who wears make-up for a living’
Jun 26, 2026 · 39 min
David Gray’s priceless memories of lessons learned the hard way
David Gray’s priceless memories of lessons learned the hard way
Jun 23, 2026 · 37 min
Why George Michael’s life is a movie plus Syd, Kirsty, Gorillaz & the worst album title ever
Why George Michael’s life is a movie plus Syd, Kirsty, Gorillaz & the worst album title ever
Jun 22, 2026 · 58 min
Peter Frampton – ‘the Face of 1968’ looks back!
Peter Frampton – ‘the Face of 1968’ looks back!
Jun 19, 2026 · 44 min
Paul Simon’s Graceland and how the masterpiece was made
Paul Simon’s Graceland and how the masterpiece was made
Jun 18, 2026 · 33 min
Kate Mossman has strong feelings about rock stars past their prime
Kate Mossman has strong feelings about rock stars past their prime
Jun 16, 2026 · 48 min
Pop stars’ weddings and why Noel Gallagher’s right about World Cup music
Pop stars’ weddings and why Noel Gallagher’s right about World Cup music
Jun 15, 2026 · 52 min
Dave Balfe remembers the Teardrops, Blur and a very big house in the country
Dave Balfe remembers the Teardrops, Blur and a very big house in the country
Jun 12, 2026 · 51 min
Star Ratings - do we love/hate/need them? Five-star debate here! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Star Ratings - do we love/hate/need them? Five-star debate here! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jun 11, 2026 · 37 min
Brian Epstein & the Beatles - what he did and what he hid
Brian Epstein & the Beatles - what he did and what he hid
Jun 9, 2026 · 29 min
Are we nearing Beatles Overload? plus the rock star with the most children (41!)
Are we nearing Beatles Overload? plus the rock star with the most children (41!)
Jun 8, 2026 · 48 min
The glorious story of Funk from James Brown to Off The Wall
The glorious story of Funk from James Brown to Off The Wall
Jun 3, 2026 · 42 min
Leo Sayer has met everyone – rock legends, sport superstars, future presidents …
Leo Sayer has met everyone – rock legends, sport superstars, future presidents …
Jun 2, 2026 · 32 min
Songs about sweltering heat, Willie Nelson’s braids and is vinyl now ‘luxury goods’?
Songs about sweltering heat, Willie Nelson’s braids and is vinyl now ‘luxury goods’?
Jun 1, 2026 · 47 min
How Daniel Lanois made those adventurous records with Dylan, U2 and Willie Nelson
How Daniel Lanois made those adventurous records with Dylan, U2 and Willie Nelson
May 29, 2026 · 37 min
Siouxsie, Nico, Cocteaus, Shangri-Las, Bobbie Gentry … a celebration of the sound of Goth!
Siouxsie, Nico, Cocteaus, Shangri-Las, Bobbie Gentry … a celebration of the sound of Goth!
May 28, 2026 · 31 min
Blondie and Clem Burke remembered by devoted pal Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go’s
Blondie and Clem Burke remembered by devoted pal Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go’s
May 27, 2026 · 34 min
Nick Lowe’s miracle payday, Rock feuds and a giant inflatable Jarvis
Nick Lowe’s miracle payday, Rock feuds and a giant inflatable Jarvis
May 25, 2026 · 50 min
The Damned at 50 and the memories (and regrets) of Rat Scabies
The Damned at 50 and the memories (and regrets) of Rat Scabies
May 20, 2026 · 35 min
Shoegaze, slackers, ‘noise chasms’ and the 10-year reinvention of rock
Shoegaze, slackers, ‘noise chasms’ and the 10-year reinvention of rock
May 19, 2026 · 44 min
Famous rock locations, His & Hers records and weird things thrown onstage
Famous rock locations, His & Hers records and weird things thrown onstage
May 17, 2026 · 54 min
Brian Eno’s restless creative adventures with Roxy, Bowie, U2 and Talking Heads
Brian Eno’s restless creative adventures with Roxy, Bowie, U2 and Talking Heads
May 15, 2026 · 30 min