The Portcast: Recent Episodes
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Audio commentary, music, discussion and discursion from the North Coast of Ireland - entertainment guaranteed!
The microphone is set aside and the phonographs are dusted off as Mister Fish brings us what is hopefully the last installment of the isolation series - Lets Boogie - anticipating the expectant return to the dancefloor. Enjoy.
A year ago our good mate, best friend and brother Andrew Dunbar left us. Under different circumstances a few of us would most likely be having the biggest celebration of his life that we possibly could by playing music as loud as we possibly could, gathered together with all his friends & family. That day for now is on hold, but that day will come, and it will be special beyond belief for us all when it happens.
For now, here is a selection of music compiled and dedicated to Dunbar by his friends, along with personal memories and stories allowing us to reflect and remember one of the main things that connected Andrew with us all. The Music.
We hope this brings everyone some comfort and positivity at this time when we reflect on missing Dunbar so much. We know he’ll be listening, rhyming & singing every word. Sorry in advance bro for any dodgy editing & mixing!
We would like to thank every single person that helped make this happen... this is for everyone. Andrew Dunbar Forever.
Boards Of Canada - Pete Standing Alone Pretty Lights - Finally Moving Promoe - Positive & Negative Roots Manuva - Witness (1 Hope) The Spencer Davis Group - I'm A Man Buck 65 - Up The Middle Why? - Simeons Dilemma Sage Francis - Sea Lion Franz Ferdinand - Michael Beach Comber - A Strange Christmas (Tell Us That You're Fine) Thundercat - The Life Aquatic Blackalicious - Alphabet Aerobics Saul Williams - List of Demands LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me Braintax - Escúchame The Knife - Heartbeats Tool - Pneuma RTJ - Call Ticketron Das Racist - Rainbow In The Dark LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great Rory & Dunbar - I Feel This Team Fresh - Causeway Rebel & Rapper Comedian (Portrush Brawl 2015) Lantern For A Gale - Beyond The End And So I Watch You From Afar - Set Guitars To Kill (Live Voodoo June 2019) Team Fresh - Barbed Wire Empire (Live Voodoo November 2012)
A year ago our good mate, best friend and brother Andrew Dunbar left us. Under different circumstances a few of us would most likely be having the biggest celebration of his life that we possibly could by playing music as loud as we possibly could, gathered together with all his friends & family. That day for now is on hold, but that day will come, and it will be special beyond belief for us all when it happens.
For now, here is a selection of music compiled and dedicated to Dunbar by his friends, along with personal memories and stories allowing us to reflect and remember one of the main things that connected Andrew with us all. The Music.
We hope this brings everyone some comfort and positivity at this time when we reflect on missing Dunbar so much. We know he’ll be listening, rhyming & singing every word. Sorry in advance bro for any dodgy editing & mixing!
We would like to thank every single person that helped make this happen... this is for everyone. Andrew Dunbar Forever.
TRACKLIST Skymas - Hey Porter A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario Team Fresh - Rhythm Tradition The Clash - The Cool Out Pocket Billiards - Don’t Scratch My Soca Wu Tang Clan - Triumph Sage Francis - Escape Artist Why? - The Vowels Pt2 The Specials - You're Wondering Now Bill Evans - Piece Peace Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure RTJ - Close Your Eyes Waking Android - Adrenochrome Cannibal Ox - A B-Boys Alpha Wu Tang Clan - 7th Chamber Part 2 The Doors - People Are Strange Rory Gallagher - I'm Not Awake Yet The Commodores - Nightshift Beastie Boys - Sure Shot (Large Professor Mix) RTJ - Legend Has It Bee Mick See - Enjoy Losing Ft Dunbar LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out Seaz420 - Off The Cliff Top Aesop Rock - Daylight
Lockdown 2.0 - Back in our own office / bedroom / kitchens to discuss the highs and lows of lockdown life. Frank and Hammy dispute bicycle parts, MV stays awake to provide the soundtrack, Tosh keeps us informed on the Atlantic situation and Hammy misses Big Wednesday.
We're back! After a 2 year hiatus the boys are back on the pod. Fred gathers the crew remotely as the studio overlooking the beautiful west bay is no more. Frank is a new man after undergoing a RAM upgrade, we pay tribute to our great friend Andrew Dunbar and are accompanied by the usual suspects Hammy and Toosh. MV is also online and provides the choice tunes inbetween catching a few Z's.
A Tribute to Alias of Anticon RIP. Frank & Fred get back to the studio after a bit of a hiatus, they are joined by the whole crew - Tosh, Hammy and MV. A story about Sid Vicious, the perils of K2, 20 Years of Gangstarr, an unreleased beat by Boca 45 and our very own WBC title holder.
Frank is on a mission - how to get clean buckled in about an hour! Hammy and Fred try and keep things coherent with information on the upcoming beer festival - much to Franks disapproval! MV is on point as usual with Old to the New, Oi Oi we're the brews and pastries take center stage in Port Fiction.
Frank has to pull himself away from Sky Sports and The Open to squeeze in a bit of hosting. Hammy is in the studio and Fred's better half Karamara makes an appearance for the tail end of the show. A prank call to Mark takes center stage and Frank and Hammy lock horns about tradition and headwear. MV on point with the beats.
Finally Episode 33 albeit V2 gets recorded, a skeletal staff of Frank, Fred and MV in the studio but we have a live feed for Hammy from a brewery in Liverpool! The usual segments, sterling tunes and entertainment guaranteed.
Frank has himself a new crack pipe and plenty of peripherals in his avon make up bag, this sets him in fine fettle for the evenings antics. The usual vagabonds are in attendance with MV providing the beats in Old to the New, Hammy and TK take the plunge into fatherhood and Man Vs Snake in the classic 80's arcade game Nibbler.
Frank & Fred return to the mics after an unexpected sabbatical due to being 'busy as piss!'. The Dark Stranger has been spotted in Hillcrest, Queeny was seen getting a pastie bap at Mr Chips, the green and white army receive the key to Paris and Will Grigg is still on fire. MV is in the house and usual guests Hammy and Tosh make up the green room.
Frank has been to the 19th while Fred has been to the Vineyard, Hammy and Tosh are in the studio as standard and a late appearance by Woodcutter completes the mob. MV provides tunage in Old to the New, ales are discussed in Oi Oi We're the Brews and Frank BrewNote is the topic in Port Fiction.
Frank can barely contain himself over a recent achievement, the Sheriff is on the blower, we have a new segment 'oi oi we're the brews', Tosh rolls in late after having stuff to do ASAP and MV comes good as usual with premium tunage.
Frank lands into the studio in full military gear, fresh off call of duty getting schooled by teenagers. MV has another assignment up in the big smoke so Dr Q is in the house providing the tunage! Fred reviews another riches to rags documentry and the Portrush Christmas tree is once again the main seasonal topic in Port Fiction. Hammy and Tosh feature as standard and hot swish is the tipple for all.
After a summer hiatus Fred eventually gets the studio equipment going (with the assistance of MV) and eventually episode 27 gets aired. Desert Fiend is (sort of) in attendance along with Rocco and the usual rogues. Brass covers is the music line up and Lacada brewery is going live.....without Frank!
Frank is on hiatus in Asia so Tosh steps up to the hot seat. Antidotes founding member Andy Hassan guests, a lady with double KK's, Port Fiction and a tip of the hat to Bobby Womack.
Frank is heavily on the swish and laments about an evening in the local Italian. Buckfast now in cans, Port Fiction, emails, phone calls and an impromptu movie review from Faithy D. Music from the magnificent Skymas.
Frank assumes the role of referee for the World Cup special with cards a plenty! Regular guest hosts and some phone call action, with a tribute to the late, great Rik Mayall. Port Fiction and a World Cup music video with Portrushs' very own Party Boy.
Frank & Fred are accompanied by green room regulars Hammy and Tosh were they discuss recent trips abroad. A follow up from the North West 200 gives way to an excellent thought experiment, Bear is at a secret location and looking to settle a score with a local ice cream purveyor, and the usual selection of choice beats.
Frank is in his element on the eve of the main race day at the North West 200. New spectacles lend an air of authority as he regurgitates a wealth of knowledge on the subject, to the somewhat bemused green room. Bear is (supposedly) reporting from the pits and motorbike rock themes accompany the episode.
Frank & Fred brush up on some basic Italian for the forthcoming Giro, the green room is full, the swish is flowing but is it ok to solicit your virginal body for large sums of money? All and more dissected in Port Fiction.
Frank & Fred reminisce about former escapades in The Firm (Barry's Amusements). They are joined by past employees and a debatable top man. Port Fiction as standard and 90's acid jazz music completes the episode.
It's the live lounge session - Frank & Fred are joined by Ciara, Natalia and Faithy D for a studio acoustic set. TK is back in town and straight into the green room, Bear could be anywhere and all the news for the forthcoming surf festival.
Frank & Fred are joined by the dark stranger who provides his tenebrous outlook on recent events. Contrasting beats featuring Gesaffelstein and Travelling Day, Bear returns to earth and Port Fiction.
Frank & Fred report from North Coast Mission Control, and are joined by a barrage of guests in the green room. Port Fiction, Bear is in space and a great thought experiment in listener mails.
Frank & Fred are joined by personal trainer and fitness guru Neil Anderson who describes what it takes to become Mr N.Ireland. Granite from Ailsa Craig, the Maersk Alabama, Port Fiction, tunes and more.
Frank and Fred are joined by special guest, tattoo artist and Lazers frontman Nick Kellermann. Sochi 2014 is a theme, Ross Kemp gets a mention and Bear is in the drink in East.
Frank & Fred are joined by Antidote's very own Militant vinylist, who reviews and plays some choice tunes. Port Fiction, cousin Bear and listener emails.
Frank & Fred are joined by local surfer Hammy and discuss the consistent swell to be hitting the north coast. Port Fiction, cousin Bear and music from Alright The Captain.
Frank & Fred kick off the show with a review of The Crash Reel. How to correctly black out a victims face. Port Fiction, cousin Bear and music in association with Antidote Sound System.