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Clang: The Podcast
Let's face it, everyone loves a good story, particularly one that's laced with a sprinkling of showbiz fairy dust and maybe a hint of embellishment! Based on the book Clang, and presented by Smiley, the author, and Pete Roythorne, Clang: The Podcast is a series of showbiz stories with celebrity guests giving their own take on their particular 'Clang" moments. Fun and lighthearted, Clang: The Podcast brings to life the stories that we all have on the perfect platform to share them with the world.
Clang: The Podcast
Clang the DJ (Featuring Jamie Taylor)
In this episode of Clang the Podcast, Smiley and Pete are joined by superstar DJ Jamie Taylor. They discuss Jamie's experiences DJing at the Rewind festivals, his approach to reading the crowd and playing the right songs, and his love for music from the Britpop and alternative eras. They also share surreal moments from their own DJing experiences and the importance of giving the audience what they want.
The conversation highlights the nostalgia and credibility of bands at festivals like Rewind, where both popular and left-field acts receive a great response. In this part of the conversation, Jamie Taylor shares some of his experiences as a DJ, including tailoring his sets to different audiences and the times he got it wrong.
They also discuss embarrassing moments when interacting with celebrities. In this final part of the conversation, Jamie Taylor shares two more entertaining stories. The first story involves meeting Joe Strummer and feeling awkward while trying to make conversation. The second story takes place at a corporate gig where Jamie encounters a bird in a gym and has to pretend it's alive. The conversation ends with Jamie recalling a memorable encounter with David Beckham at an Oasis concert.
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