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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
Pick A Clang! (Featuring The Magic Mod)
In this episode, Smiley and Pete talk to The Magic Mod, aka Ben Taylor, a modern-day magician and friend of the stars. They discuss Ben's connections to famous musicians like Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, and The Libertines as well as his experiences meeting them. Ben shares stories of performing magic tricks for Liam and teaching Paul Weller's son magic.
The conversation highlights the down-to-earth nature of these famous musicians and the impact they have had on Ben's career. The conversation continues with Magic Mod sharing his experiences meeting famous musicians, including Suggs from Madness and Liam Gallagher. He recounts a memorable moment when he and his son were invited backstage at a Madness concert and got to interact with the band.
He also talks about his collection of signed memorabilia and his encounters with other musicians like Paul Weller and Brian Jonestown Massacre. In this final part of the conversation, he shares some funny and memorable moments from his performances, including encounters with famous musicians and handling hecklers. He also discusses his decision to quit drinking and how it has positively impacted his career. The conversation ends with Magic Mod performing a magic trick for Pete and Smiley.
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