After reminiscing about their school years, the two discuss Bob’s life in music, particularly the Adorable years and what it was like being in a hotly-tipped (ooer) band on the world’s coolest record label, and their struggles with that label, the press, and each other. Bob also talks about his second life in The Zephyrs, and how it’s different making music in your 50s from when you’re in your 20s. 

It’s a funny, frank, and occasionally chaotic conversation, and all the better for it - the perfect example of what IWTTAY is all about. Big thanks to Bob for taking part in the podcast and for being such an honest, open, and engaging guest!

As usual, if you enjoyed this podcast, check out my previous episodes and please like, share, rate, and subscribe. If you want to collaborate, either as a guest, host, advertiser, or sponsor, get in touch via iwttay.podcast@gmail.com. And look out for episode 8 coming up on 22 April, when I’ll be talking to Tyrone Holt from great lost Manchester band Joanna. 

LINKS

Adorable on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xKL0fuDG1P7nivQtPY2fv

Adorable on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adorablecreationrecords 

The Zephyrs on Bandcamp - https://thezephyrsuk.bandcamp.com/ 

The Zephyrs on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Udc8hvR7KHrO9AoblN2IV

The Zephyrs on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thezephyrs 

Kirsty talks about her beginnings in animal rescue, saving a litter of baby rats from imminent death, and how her career in housing led to her getting involved in rescuing stray dogs and cats. We also talk about the stray dog situation here in Thailand, and how one of the Puppy Cafe’s adoptees is about to become a big film star in the upcoming Thai movie Gohan. 

Big thanks to Kirsty for taking the time to talk to me and I hope you enjoy our conversation - if so, please like, share, subscribe and rate this podcast to help IWTTAY and the Adoptable Puppy Cafe get more exposure. And if you’d like to collaborate, email me on iwttay.podcast@gmail.com. I’m always open to guest pitches or suggestions, sponsorship, advertising, and other partnership ideas. 

Thank you for listening to this episode, and look out for episode 7 when I’ll be talking to Robert Dillam, guitarist with early 90s indie sensations Adorable and now drummer with Scots folk-rockers The Zephyrs. 

LINKS

The Adoptable Puppy Cafe - https://adoptablepuppycafe.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/18MGg7JLRL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theadoptablepuppycafe?igsh=MWY2cGo3cXNmdW9rMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Gohan movie trailer - https://youtu.be/DmUlRxfGg7s?si=mhmEFe4jHYGPUpXg

In this podcast, the two talk very frankly and honestly about their experiences, about their struggles growing up and with education, employment, and relationships. They also share what they have learned since being diagnosed and talk about how ADHD has affected their lives both for better and for worse. 

This episode is an essential listen for adults who are thinking of getting diagnosed or have been already and don’t know what to do next, and is also a very interesting listen for non-ADHDers who want to understand more about the condition and learn about how they can support friends and relatives who do have ADHD. 

Big thanks to Michael for taking part, and to you for listening - please make sure to like, share, rate and subscribe to stay informed about future episodes.

For collaborations, please email Tim on iwttay.podcast@gmail.com

LINKS

Tim’s book So That’s What It Was - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FGVZNJV7

Dueling Minds - https://www.duelingminds.org/

Michael’s Twitch channel - https://www.twitch.tv/adhdruids

Michael’s neurodivergency Discord community - https://discord.gg/fyCfnpe864

Michael’s other career as a voice actor - https://druidsvoices.com/

In the podcast, Matthew talks about how his love of trains began at a very early age and how, following over 20 years marketing various beers, he was finally able to indulge his passion by becoming a full-time travel writer and rail traveller. He has some great stories from his travels including vomiting over his fellow passengers in Vietnam, nearly being decapitated in an engine shed in Bangkok, and doing a bit of DIY on a train window in China. 

Big thanks to Matthew for taking part in this episode and to all of you for listening. Please like, share, and rate this episode, and subscribe for future shows. 

LINKS

Matthew’s website - https://www.matthew-woodward.com/

Matthew’s books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Matthew-Woodward/author/B072HWHS8B

Martin talks about the band’s origins in Coventry’s late 70s punk and fanzine scene, and how they were inspired by the likes of Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle and eventually carved out their own unique sound. He also discusses the band’s eclecticism and his refusal to make the same record twice, as well as their enthusiasm for playing gigs in unlikely destinations such as Delhi and Bangkok. Martin also talks about his other projects including new band Klandestine, and his day job remastering albums in his studio The Cage. He also explains why the 2020s are actually a pretty good time to be a musician, and denies being a goth despite once buying Victorian poison bottles on eBay. 

Thanks so much Martin for taking part in IWTTAY, and if you’ve enjoyed the episode - or even if you haven’t - please like, share, subscribe and do anything else you can to spread the word about this relatively new podcast. And keep an eye out for episode 4 coming up on 26 February, when I’ll be talking to travel writer and rail enthusiast Matthew Woodward. 

LINKS

Attrition on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAtVvdaWrTxW4GPC18643?si=LiA4VnQoR0-K_0bLHnoO-Q

Klaendestine’s We Shall Share EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/6xJA1IicsaJhhPw6k2xTpK

Paul talks about the band's often chaotic early days, how they wrote and recorded their masterpiece, and how the album's lack of commercial success ultimately led to their downfall, despite having a very strong third album in the can. He also talks very honestly about his struggles following the band's breakup and how he didn't pick up a guitar for over 20 years after the split. There are also some great anecdotes about touring with Lou Reed, hanging out in Bono's bathroom, and upsetting Irish TV legend Gay Byrne.

Huge thanks to Paul for taking part in the podcast! Please make sure to like, share, rate, subscribe and do anything else you see fit to help IWTTAY get a bigger audience, and watch this space for Ep3 featuring Martin Bowes of UK darkwave pioneers Attrition. Thanks for listening, and check the links below to explore Paul's work.

LINKS

Whipping Boy on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oadMDBL4Wv7F5lkVwRWy2

Whipping Boy on The Late Late Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpqN83jQ4dc

Polaroid Ghost - Belgica 1898 (Paul's new solo album) - https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZYorolG79RC5MSBtVQpPE

The Sentimental Tourists - https://thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/

The conversation also features Chris's experiences working in various countries, his transition into photography, and the ethical considerations of photojournalism. It also delves into his adventures during his journey home from Asia, including his experiences in Romania and the collapsing Soviet Union. They also discuss the challenges of documentary photography in the digital age, and the impact of AI on the industry. Chris shares insights and advice for aspiring photographers, emphasizing the importance of passion and perseverance in pursuing a career in photography.

Chris's website

Buy Chris's book on Amazon

Takeaways

• Documentary Photography
• Life in Asia
• Taiwan's Political Situation
• NFTs and Photography Transition from working in various jobs to becoming a photographer
• Ethical considerations in photojournalism
• Adventures during the journey home from Asia Passion and perseverance are essential for a successful career in photography.
• The impact of AI on photography and the challenges of documentary photography in the digital age.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Chris Stowers
• 10:23 NFTs and Photography
• 24:37 Transition to Photography
• 32:11 Early Years of Traveling and Photography
• 40:02 Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Photojournalism
• 48:08 Experiences During the Journey Home from Asia
• 58:07 The Journey Home and the Yugoslav Civil War