What's in Your Shed?: Recent Episodes
Warren
From his shed in Oxford, England, Warren explores stories surrounding the music and objects we treasure and draw memories and strength from. Welcome to “What’s in Your Shed?” Logo by Ralf.
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The Elder are in flower. The sun casts a golden hue over clusters of white petals. White-gold bouquets dabbed across the green canvas. Nestled between the wall of trees at the back and the gathering of raspberry stems at the front lies the sanctuary of the shed. Inside, Lucy and Arun of 'Girl Like That' perform a collection of stripped back songs from the brilliant new album - Medicine Box. Lucy's voice is superb and rides majestically upon the magical sounds gliding from Arun's guitar (well Lucy's). There's also a sneaky foray into Wheatus' Teenage Dirtbag. The conversation includes sage advice, stories of musical inspiration, album crafting insights, TRUCK festival 2024 news and Taylor Swift.
You can find out more about Girl Like That on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NgRffIucF1qoif5HTBb7o?si=319vB6V3RZyHNk_F2rblqg
Recorded by Ian De Quadros (Tiger Mendoza) - https://www.tigermendoza.co.uk/
Photography by @pittoad (Instagram) can be viewed on the @shedtreasures Instagram page.
It's a time of abundance as the raspberry plants reach for the shed doors and the buttercups and dandelions spring forth from the uncut lawn. Momo, Will and Greg guide the joys of the season into the shed and play music from an oasis somewhere deep inside our solar system. Warren is a vessel for this magic and the band gracefully share insight, inspiration, laughter, friendship and exceptional music. We also discover what’s inside their time capsules.Thank you for listening.Audio by: Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram)Photos of the session by Andy (@pittoad - Instagram) can be viewed on Instagram - @shedtreasures
The Northern Lights arrived as far south as the River Thames and left me with a sense of awe and mystery. The song birds have laid foundations for their nests in the hedgerows and the suburban garden is alive with the joys of Spring. The beautiful notes of Max Blansjaar's music find every corner of the shed like a mist on the water as it floats gently into the reeds, up and over the banks and onto the footpath. From there the glorious sounds lift high into the still golden syrup skies, kindly calling in the Nightjar. Max Blansjaar performs three songs from his forthcoming masterpiece, False Comforts. In this episode we get the front row on a magical floating rug ride upon which we stretch out to enjoy the music and conversation. False Comforts will be released on 21 June 2024. You can find out more about Max Blansjaar on Bandcamp: https://maxblansjaar.bandcamp.com/music and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7z08sSQXYVi4R0SWRTXsXY?si=Y5RSRX8KTgmCmng-zSaZnQPhotos by Ian Hanham(@ianhanhamphotos - Instagram) from the session can be found on Instagram here: @shedtreasuresRecorded by Stefano (@il_maio0 - Instagram) and mastered by Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram)
The setting sun takes with her the warm golden rays from the shed doors like a thousand retreating ornamental metal spears. The cradling crescent moon is later pinned above the semi detached houses half way up the cold hazy ink blue western skies. While nature quietly transforms for her next scene, Izzie’s beautiful songs merge with the changes outside as Nick’s splendid double bass coaxes the night time in. Magical, mystical, beguiling, haunting, brilliant. The conversation leads us on a path via the cuteness of guinea pigs, early music revelations, Bob Dylan, the resonance of bass, lion calls, the west country and making music. Thank you for listening.You can find out more about Izzie Yardley here:https://izzieyardley.com/@izzieyardley (Instagram)https://izzieyardley.bandcamp.com/track/all-we-have-acousticAudio by @tigermendoza (Instagram)Photos from the session - @shedtreasures (Instagram)
Warren welcomes Simon, Tom and Alfie from the incredible Killer Kowalski into the shed to kick off Season 14. Sadly there wasn't enough space for the full band so Howard could't join them this time. The band sounds amazing as they try out the stripped back acoustic arrangements for the very first time. It's an early Spring evening, the blossom petals are drifting about and Warren thinks he's been in the Upside Down! Along with the sublime music, there's cracking conversation about thought provoking lyrics, the performance, All Bar One, Truck Festival, forming a band in what we think is the modern age, Lady Gaga and more. Another great episode and Killer Kowalski are brilliant! Thank you for listening.You can find out more about the band on Instagram: @killer_kowalski_ and on bandcamp - https://killerkowalski1.bandcamp.com/Photos by @ianhanhamphotos from the session - Instagram @shedtreasuresAudio by Ian De Quadros - @tigermendoza (Instagram).
Warren is joined in the shed by Aris and Francesco from Mount St. Helen. They are stripped back, leaving Ryan (drums) and Dan (bass) with the sound knowledge that they are carrying the flame proudly over to the shed for this exclusive performance and conversation. The music is otherworldly and the lyrics are lovingly carried by Aris' dreamy voice and the ethereal sounds of the pair's Stratocasters. We are gently guided into the story of a band with a bigger picture as they seamlessly glide above the great expanses of the Pacific Northwest dusting the top of the volcanic Mount St. Helens as we swoop past. There's talk of old heroes, frog faces, second hand guitar treasures, making music videos and the most extraordinary music extending its velvety condor wings wide, gathering us all together. Thank you for listening.Mount St. Helen - https://open.spotify.com/track/1FqJBtYj4SbIz6F7gkTkd0?si=a75c3e10bf194293Instagram - @mount.st.helenYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mountsthelenPhotos from the session on Instgaram - @shedtreasures
The Deadbeat Apostles grace the floorboards of the shed in a stripped back, acoustic form. Their soulful groove very much in force and ready to be shared with us all. The session is filled with love, sandwiches, crisps, New York, Bowie, Lennon, first plays, Will Young on wash up duties and an excessive music quiz. This is a history of the Deadbeats, where they've been, where they are now and what lies ahead. A beautiful journey to be a friend of the Deadbeats! You can find out more about the band here: https://thedeadbeatapostles.co.uk/Photos by (@ianhanhamphotos) from the session can be viewed on Instagram: @shedtreasuresAudio by @tigermendoza (Instagram)
Warren welcomes James and Tim into the shed for a stripped back KANADIA set. The pair are soaring with the thermals and gazing across the boggy fields and enchanted woodlands, mapping the route as we float along with them. Enveloped in pure bliss. A field mouse peaks out from the leaf litter as the notes are set free into the star spangled night skies over the Oxfordshire countryside. This band is formidable and have chosen their own dreamy path to navigate the spaces with soulful atmospheric alternative rock music. Warren draws us all in with his curiosity and lands our boat on enchanted beaches for an evening full of intrigue, laughter, soul searching and gratitude. KANADIA's performance is phenomenal. They are firmly on my list of favourite bands. You can find out more about the band here: https://www.kanadia.band/Thank you for listening.
Welcome back to the first episode of 2024. For this special occassion we recorded a Shed Session in front of an audience at The Bullingdon Cocktail Bar in Oxford with the incredibly talented Joely June. Warren guided us gently through this magical land of music and conversation. It was love from the very first chord as Joely, Evie and Phil reached out and let us peek into the mysteries of the soul. "Thanks for a lovely evening my man and well done on a great show. It was particularly powerful for me to see how everyone was sitting quietly and attentively listening - like audiences would do in the Greenwich village coffee houses in the 60s. Put everyone in a reflective and receptive mood. Quite a gift to bring stillness and focus to people as well as music so well done you 🙏🏻"
The rain spills from shed the roof directly onto the gravel; it coats the windows with an opaque slick that looks like the glass is melting. The droplets get heavier at intervals and shake the remaining raspberry leaves this way and that, like a dancer under strobe lights. Water streams down the leaf tips and pierce deep holes into the mud below. The sounds from outside beckon to join with the music ERIKA is creating inside.This is a stunning performance and the conversation is filled with honesty, love and curiosity.A wonderful last episode of 2023. Thank you for listening. "Independent artist and music maker ERIKA emerged from a life coloured by the musical corners of UK and Japan. Crafting beautiful and innovative pop, the mood can switch from haunting to joyous and from hope to despair from verse to verse"(bandcamp). You can find out more about ERIKA here:https://www.officiallyerika.com/You can see photos from the session on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Dolly, Bee and Ruth visited last week and performed some of their songs acoustically for us. Their enchanting creations are now infused within the fabric of the shed alongside the craftings of the bands who have shared this intriguing space before them. The band (minus Chris and Adrian on this occasion) chat about their 2023 Album The Calm and The Storm as well as the documentary of the same name. We also hear about their live performances and the inspiration behind their music. You can find out more about Dolly Mavies here: https://www.dollymavies.comPhotos from the session can be found on Instagram here: @shedtreasuresThanks to Ian (@tigermendoza - Instagram) for the stunning audio.
As the air outside begins to turn icy, The Bobo find themselves in the warmth of the shed nearly a year since their last Winter visit. They now have new band mates, a recording session in Maida Vale 4, a captivating TRUCK festival performance; a new knockout EP; a live performance on TV and a new album forming as well as a handful of Oxford shows. There is mystery and beauty in the music this band make. There too is a generous serving of creativity, honesty and love in what they do. It's been a great joy and honour to hear the band connect with each other in this very special episode. Thank you for listening. You can see photos from the session on instagram: @shedtreasures. You can find out more about The Bobo on instagram: @maria_thebobo ; on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dhQg6urYCnTQhYWG8tsvE?si=tVbF6y2-RSK7l6pUKYLdIA and on Bandcamp: https://wowthebobo.bandcamp.com
The rains have come and the stepping stones are small islands on the way to the sanctuary of the shed at the end of the garden. Lavinia’s songs weave an harmonious embrace around the wet and cold as Warren drifts off, spellbound. We find out more about the treasure of an album that is Komorebi. Released in 2020 at a time of uncertainty and change, it is taking on a beautiful journey of its own and safely into Warren’s top 5! Thank you for listening.You can find out more about Flamingo here: https://wwnbb.bandcamp.com/track/komorebi and on Instagram: @flamingo_project as well as on Spotify: https://spotify.link/v8Cg4xitaEbPhotos from the session can be found on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Ian and Warren realised that they haven’t had a chat in a while because they’re always busy doing Shed Sessions with bands. So they got together and enjoyed a much needed conversation about supermarkets, music, our favourite Shed Sessions moments, “What’s in My Bag” recommendations and of course the weather. You can listen to their reflections in the new bonus podcast episode via the link in the bio. Thank you all for your support, it enriches local music.
Pick up a pair of Snakeskin Cowboy boots from the Trading Post store. Jump into a dusty faded blue 50s Chevy truck and take a long cruise through the California deserts. Drive along the lonely highway and stop in at a motel with a swimming pool, palm trees and scorpions. There's a band playing out back. The hot wind picks up and swirls dirt around Sarah's keyboard as the notes skate along the mirage beyond the palms. Matt's tremolo shifts and bends time as the crows nod casually from their perch on the frayed power lines above. This is the landscape painted by the brilliant Crandle. Sarah's voice is dreamy and Matt's guitar captures a time gone by. Their creative union makes for a beautiful session. Ian has captured the purest of sounds for you to enjoy on your very own magical journey. "These are the days of miracle and wonder; This is the long distance call" (Paul Simon, the boy in the bubble). Thank you for listening. You can discover more music and news from Crandle here: https://crandlefly.bandcamp.com and on Instagram: @crandle.maybe ; photos from the session are on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Ripper circles high above the shed. The tip of her right wing is torn but this doesn't affect the majesty of her high level soaring. She shares the same airspace with another two Red Kites. Beautiful melodies flow out of the open windows and up into the cool evening air. The spellbinding sounds mingle with the birds as they mock the airplanes with their natural mastery of flight above the Thames Valley, Oxford city and the suburbs. Warren is lifted up high with Brian, Jon and Oli as they play three songs from their eagerly anticipated new album as well as two more along with delightful conversation. A joyous gathering somewhere between the earth and the sky. Here we are at home with one of Oxford's finest bands. Their new album Dig The Mountain! is out on 6 October 2023. Find out more about STORNOWAY on the website: https://www.stornowayband.com, on Instagram: @stornowayband. Photos from the session are on Instagram: @shedtreasuresThank you for listening.
In this session we hear the the most amazing voice and guitar playing by Jack Cade. The storytelling moves between the songs like a low mist twisting and climbing between Oxford's spires on a late summer morning. The sun burns away the suspended droplets of water and reveals a clear, hot day. Jack is on his way from Brighton and listening to music as he drives. He arrives at the shed and is ready to share a very special evening with Warren and Ian. As the sun sets, the blues and indigoes wash the sky and we can't quite believe this has all happened. We enjoyed every moment and are now ready to share it with you. You are going to love this episode. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Jack Cade on Instagram: @jackcade ; Bandcamp: https://jackcade.bandcamp.com; website: https://www.jackcade.com ; Shed Sessions is on Instagram: @shedtreasures
These are the conversations recorded on the second of two days at the Riverside Festival, Charlbury, Oxford. Warren chatted with bands following their performances on the main stage and has brought along his enthusiasm, curiosity and love of music. The exchanges are honest, interesting and fun. In this episode, we hear the very best from: Beard of Destiny (@beard_of_destiny), Flamingo (@flamingo_project), D'Artagnan (@dartagnanmusicuk), Bedd (@bedd_band), Dolly Mavis(@dollymavies) and Simon. You can find out more about Riverside Festival on Instagram: @riversidefest and on the website https://www.riversidefestival.charlbury.com/. Photos from the conversations are on Instagram: @shedtreasures. Thank you for listening.
These are the conversations recorded on day one of two at the Riverside Festival, Charlbury, Oxford. Warren chatted with bands following their performances on the main stage and has brought along his enthusiasm, curiosity and love of music. The exchanges are honest, interesting and fun. In this episode, we hear the very best from: Fergus, The Weekend Warriors, Yellow County (@yellowcountymusic), Stefano (@il_maio0), Tiger Mendoza (@tigermendoza) and Juniper Nights (@junipernights). You can find out more about Riverside Festival on Instagram @riversidefest and on the website https://www.riversidefestival.charlbury.com/. Photos of the bands involved in the conversations are on Instagram: @shedtreasures. Thank you for listening.
The summer is in full bloom, the hazelnuts are hanging from the branches, blackberries are turning from sour to sweet and the balmy days are advancing into cooler nights and Dogmilk share a stunning stripped back performance in the shed. Warren welcomes the most charming, light hearted and fun conversations about three piece bands, songwriting dynamics and driving up the wrong way through crowds of festival goers. There is magic in the room every time and the music is extraordinary. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Dogmilk on instagram: @dogmilkm8 and on bandcamp: https://dogmilkm8.bandcamp.com/ ; Photos form the session are on instagram: @shedtreasures
Sam and Zin from newly fledged Oxford band Suspire grace the shed with brilliance! Their stripped back performance will have band mates Emily and Albi fill up with joy for knowing that they are in a band with them and creating music together. The conversations guide us into the most stunning and arresting performances that will no doubt stay with you beyond this recording. I've been singing along loudly since! There's a purpose in their art and the pair succinctly share stories with passion and guts. You can find out more about the band on instagram: @suspiretheband and see photos from the session, also on instagram: @shedtreaures Thank you for listening.
Warren welcomes freshly formed Yellow County into his home. The trio carry the Catgod torch across green fields and into the Shed at the end of the garden. The musical performances coming from this cozy, inspiring space continue to amaze us. The sounds are expertly recorded and mixed by Tiger Mendonza and Warren guides us into unchartered waters with his honest and enthusiastic hosting as well as a truly inexhaustible love for music. Cat, Paddy and George release exquisite notes up into the brooding english Summer skies where they twist and mingle with the birds then elegantly sway and turn, evading the warm heavy raindrops, upon their return to the damp ground below. They are the loveliest people and with their awe inspiring musical talent and genuine conversation, we are carried above the patchy clouds and the dreaming spires of Oxford. Thank you for listening. You can discover more about Yellow County on Instagram: @yellowcountymusic and photos of the session - @shedtreasures
Warren hosts Page of Swords, the solo project by Ian Mitchell of the formidable Barrelhaus. Warren, freshly inspired by a train journey in and out of the heart of London, feels that the same forces at play for Nick Cave have brought Page of Swords into the shed for a cosmic evening of music and conversation. We learn about Ian’s work ethic, his new Hummingbird Dreadnought as well as Warren’s guitar related Toy Story idea! The outstanding audio production by Tiger Mendoza allows us to experience the music as if we were in the shed with them. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Page of Swords on Bandcamp: https://thispageofswords.bandcamp.com/
Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DK0kQ6wPN8x1SsGBoalZR?si=FdTn6SjqSkW6Nyt0ZHb82g
Instagram: @this_page_of_swords Photos on Instagram: @shedtreasures
Warren is thrilled to be joined by Pet Twin, an electronic (at times) project based in Oxford led by Juniper Nights frontman James Gallagher. The evening is filled with the joys of the Summer Solstice and we are treated to uplifting music (even though it's soaked in melancholy). Light hearted conversation brings forth deeper insights into the artistry behind this superb music. You can hear more music from Pet Twin here: https://pettwin.bandcamp.com/ and see more on Instagram here: @pet.twin and photos from the session here: @shedtreasures
Warren is joined in the shed by Lee Switzer-Woolf, an alternative artist from Reading. His superb dark indie-folk lifts you up just when you thought sad songs could only drag you down. We're rolling through the precinct, the sun lights up the grey concrete of the building site, the birdsong pierces the crushing tones of the drills. We fall, we get up, a builder says how nice it is to see us skating to school. Later in the evening, Lee shares a brilliant insight into writing, wellbeing, his home town and stunning acoustic versions of songs from two new albums (plus a preview of a brand new track!) Join Warren in the front row for another incredible performance and lovely conversation. You can find out more about Lee's music here: https://leeswitzerwoolfmusic.com/ ; https://open.spotify.com/artist/39FQMAp2C86W7yagW3n43h ; https://leeswitzerwoolf.bandcamp.com/music and on Instagram - @leeswitzerwoolfmusic Photos from the session are available on Instagram here: @shedtreasures . Thank you for listening.
With great pleasure Warren welcomes Cholly into the shed for a performance to transport us o’er the far peaks and into a realm of tranquility, like a round pebble bouncing along the bed of a crystal clear mountain stream. The electronic compositions meld into a futuristic talisman, greeting us with magical solutions to the day’s problems. Warren chats with Chloe about her inspirations as well as her brilliant new album ‘Anomaly’. We are also treated to sublime live performances of some of the new tracks. Find out more about our new favourite artist here: https://cholly.bandcamp.com/album/anomaly and to see photos of the session via Instagram here: @shedtreasures
Welcome to part 2 of Shed Sessions Unplugged at The White House. We get to hear music and conversation from The Flaming Keys in this final act of the evening. The band have created that MTV unplugged sound from the 90's. Stunning renditions of songs by Morcheeba, No Doubt, Nirvana, Skunk Anansie, Radiohead and NIN have us all losing ourselves in the musical equivalent of the Okavango Delta. Warren weaves his stories through conversations with the band and we learn about Thom Yorke's autograph, a photo opportunity with Gwen Stefani and a moment with Skin. Warren draws the evening to a close with a nod to the drum which guided us safely through these magical sessions. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about The Flaming Keys here: https://www.theflamingkeys.com/ Photos from the session can be found on Instagram: @shedtreasures
This is the first of two acts performed and recorded in The White House pub in Oxford, live with an audience. Tiger Mendoza (musician, producer and beat maker) along with Dan Clear on guitar share a stunning acoustic set with us. They are joined on stage by special guests, Mila Todd, Octavia Freud and Emma Hunter. The music leads Warren into his safe place. From the warm golden savannah, he reaches out with storytelling and conversation while the audience helps shape this beautiful session with their lovely presence and appreciation. Part 2 with The Flaming Keys is coming soon. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Tiger Mendoza at https://www.tigermendoza.co.uk/ and photos of the session are available on Instagram: @shedtreasures
The full moon, early spring, snow storms and International Women's Day 2023 have aligned for Emma Hunter. The exceptional duo that is Emma Hunter and Tom Bruce are tuned in to their surroundings and each other's creative flow like no other. The cinematic soundscapes are painted with stunning vocals, mesmerising loops, percussive drumming, intriguing narrative and inspired chat. Warren and his guests feel the warm creative glow inside the shed like they are in a cave overlooking a dark cold ocean, the light from calming yellow flames flickering against the ancient rock walls and sacred music calling out to the watery expanse beyond. Thank you for listening.
You can find out more about Emma Hunter and their music here: https://www.emmahuntermusic.co.uk/ ; https://www.facebook.com/emmahunterband/ ; https://www.instagram.com/emma_hunter_music/?hl=en ; https://emmahunter.bandcamp.com/ ; https://www.youtube.com/@emmahunter9646/about
Photos from this session: https://www.instagram.com/shedtreasures/?hl=en
Warren is thrilled to be joined in the shed by EB: producer, DJ, singer songwriter, artist and downright wonderful person. EB shares an acoustic set that captivates, resonates, soothes and delights. EB and our host have relaxed and interesting conversations sprinkled carefully like icing sugar around four exquisite songs. We get to learn about some of the new material EB is working on, DJ nights in The Library, the song writing process, the start of EB's musical journey and beer. Sit back, keep running, walking, bathing or whatever you do while listening to podcast episodes and lose yourself in another magical performance. "Be bold, be honest, be brave, be true, be kind, be loving, be you", this is EB's call to arms from "Tired" off the "Rodeo Queen EP" and this Shed Session shows us how all of that can be achieved! Thank you for listening.
You can find out more about EB here: https://ebhillmusic.com/about
Tickets for EB's next show on 5/3/23 in Oxford with Personal Trainer and Max Blansjaar: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/558733
EB on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0xVkmAkO1XxdGXdBc9i5D2?si=68F5KEYDQ6ewHBcj_ROL7w
Instagram - @eb_hill
Photos from this session on Instagram - @shedtreasures
Warren is joined in the shed by two phenomenal artists: Maria (The Bobo) and Pete (Kid Kin). Their collaborations gently scoop you up and place you on a magic carpet ride above the rooftops and countryside, then through the clouds and smoothly back to earth somewhat changed (for the better) by the journey. Tiger Mendoza has done an exquisite job with the audio production, ensuring the music sounds as pure and as crisp as the icy cold clear night outside. Warren's shed delights his guests and once again helps bring the performance to a place filled with magic and delightful conversation. Hear about the exciting music Maria and Pete are making which is due to be released in the Spring. I know Warren can't wait to hear more from one of his favourite collaborations ever! You can find out more about The Bobo here: linktr.ee/thebobo and Kid Kin here: linktr.ee/kidkin
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Warren is joined in the Shed by James Walker: artist, singer, songwriter and producer. It is the day after the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the sun is setting on the frozen Thames Valley. The birdsong heralds in the nightfall and James infuses the space with his beautifully crafted songs. Warren is in awe and makes the most of his wonderful and gracious guest who is sitting behind the piano, relaxed and ready for a truly magnificent performance. This episode is the perfect vessel to glide from Christmas and into the New Year. Thank you for listening. Photos of the Shed Sessions can be found here: @shedtreasures. Explore more of James Walker's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08cmuH6uJGH9dQjvvdkTvR?si=N3mUq9HBTCidZd7c-s898Q and https://jwalkermusic.bandcamp.com/
Welcome to the 100th 'What's In Your Shed?' podcast episode. To mark the occasion, Warren is joined by Octavia Freud for a rich insight into creating music and being true to your art. Martin Andrews (Octavia Freud) is a DJ, musician, songwriter, composer and remixer focusing on DIY electronica. Among others, Octavia Freud plays us some incredible tracks from the new Album 'Land Ahoy' and we learn more about a creative response to the Marina Abramovic method. Martin also chats about and plays an exclusive live track from 'Mancbeth', a Shakespearean concept album. Tiger Mendoza (@tigermendoza) has done an amazing job with the audio production. You can find out more here: https://www.octaviafreud.com/ and @octaviafreud and https://octaviafreud.bandcamp.com/ . Photos from the session can be found here: @shedtreasures. Thank you for listening.
Warren beams Slaven into the Shed via an internet call and they build a virtual bridge between Austria and England with the most incredible guitar music. Slaven is a musician and composer and he can shred the electric guitar like no other. We learn about his classical training and can hear how it weaves through his guitar playing. Slaven is a massive groove metal fan and Warren embraces yet another musical genre as the pair are united through the appreciation of Pantera, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Guns 'N Roses and much more. Slaven generously plays his guitar for us and we can sit back as the power of the music infuses our very souls. Slaven has a new EP coming out soon and you can explore further via Instagram: @st1.9.8.4
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Hannah and Jenny are Dream Phone and they join Warren in the shed for this dreamy Shed Session. It's electronica bliss and we find out about the band's dream phones as well as their inspirations and writing ideas. It's really smart, fun and interesting and once again the Shed Session showcases the best of the bands that enter into this magical setting. Alex has taken some super photos of the session and these can be found here: @shedtreasures. You can find out more about Dream Phone here: @wearedreamphone and https://linktr.ee/wearedreamphone
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Warren is joined in the shed by Montmorency (named after the loveable dog from the timeless English novel, Three Men in a Boat) a Cotswold based, four-piece Band for lively chat and outstanding music. Andy Roughton on vocals and rhythm guitar, Stuart Homer on lead guitar, Steve Kendall on double-bass, and Teresa Hembrey-Hatton on percussion. They play their upbeat folk-rock infused blend of music from the sanctuary at the end of Warren's garden and fill the chilly autumn air with sounds that will get you moving. You can find out more about Montmorency from the following URLs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvvDUr15pDB2NkVrjsYaw https://www.facebook.com/people/Montmorency-Band/100078027197294/ Shed Session photos can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/shedtreasures/ Thank you for listening
As the Autumn approaches and the nights draw in, we are treated to another extraordinary Shed Session. This time it's with the extremely talented singer songwriter, Mila Todd. We are delighted with an otherworldly selection of songs. The conversation carries us into each dreamlike track. From there, Mila's voice and very special acoustic guitar guide us along West Oxford's mysterious marshy meadows as our host Warren cries tears of joy. This episode is full of the sounds of nature and wonder. You can find more of Mila Todd's music and related info on Bandcamp and social media: https://milatodd1.bandcamp.com and https://www.instagram.com/todd.mila/?hl=en
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Warren gets to host a Shed Session with one of his favourite bands and he couldn't feel happier. Spank Hair play a sublime acoustic set in the shed and graciously take us through their experience of being in a band with their friends and doing what they love. The music speaks for itself and I can happily say that Warren isn't the only one who has a very good feeling about this creative force generously casting their musical spells across their hometown of Oxford and beyond. The shed once again sets the scene for a most beautiful evening of sound and conversation. You can find out more about Spank Hair on the social media channels (@spankhairband and https://www.facebook.com/spankhair) and on Bandcamp - https://spankhair.bandcamp.com. Also, photos from the session can be viewed here (https://www.instagram.com/shedtreasures/?hl=en). Thank you for listening.
By golly this is The Holy Fools live in Warren's shed! The music is fantastic as ever. The band cast their Americana, folk, country, blues spells across the room and into the hot summer night and beyond to the full moon and stars somewhere up above. These sessions continue to showcase the best of our Oxford bands. This is a city full of creativity and talent and I can't wait for you to hear all about it. Warren continues to create a space where we get to hear the very best from all the artists. Thank you for listening.
Join Nataliia and The Hex Collective as they put on an extraordinary performance. Nataliia shares the most beautiful songs from Ukraine and the band (Josie, Jim and Brock) hold it all together with their stunning instrumentation. This is another very special evening in the shed, hosted by Warren and supported by sound guy Steve and photographer Alex. The music and conversation will set you free and take you to a peaceful place full of magic, and intrigue. Thank you for listening. Find out more about the band and their music at the following URLs: https://www.facebook.com/thehexcollective/ and https://soundcloud.com/user-81074831 and https://thehexcollective.bandcamp.com/releases
As Warren takes a break from Shed Sessions (live music and interviews in the shed) he shows his Ma around the special space during a FaceTime call. It's a beautiful conversation where our host and his Mom share stories of art, 80s toys, music and fish tanks. Their Saturday afternoon chat offers us a rare snap shot into one families' experience of growing up in South Africa.
Warren hosts The Hex Collective. The richness of the music and conversation shine through as Josie and Jim ease into this atmospheric shed session. The pair master their instruments beautifully and fill the room with folk magic. The cello binds the group and Jim's vocals and guitar dance over the glade like an elegant dragonfly. I know you will love them, their stories and their music. The Hex Collective play songs written to words selected from the Alfred Williams archive of songs collected in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire in the early years of the twentieth century. Find out more about the band and their music at the following URLs: https://www.facebook.com/thehexcollective/ and https://soundcloud.com/user-81074831 and https://thehexcollective.bandcamp.com/releases
Share in another delightful evening of music and chat in Warren's shed. This time it's with Scott Gordon Band and their blend of blues and country roots goodness. You'll feel like you've been on a road trip through murky swamplands, across the baked tarmac of the midwest deserts and finally on to the bright lights of New York City. It's an atmospheric evening and one that ought not to be missed. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Scott Gordon Band at these various virtual places - https://scottgordonband.bandcamp.com/ to download or order music and https://www.reverbnation.com/thatscottfella for everything else (gigs, videos, mailing list, photos, nonsense)
Tiger Mendoza performs in the shed and chats with Warren. It's a very special evening. Our host can’t believe he has a band playing in his home. Ian, Mila and Dan give an intimate and magical performance. One to remember for sure. This is the beginning of a new journey for the "What's in Your Shed?" podcast. I know you will love it. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Tiger Mendoza here: https://www.tigermendoza.co.uk
Join us on a journey through the 90s with Beavis and Butthead. Warren and Matt once again enjoy a fantastic evening together as they discuss their discoveries of this pair of teenage slackers, while on different continents. Matt surprises Warren with the most amazing collection of pristine Marvel Beavis and Butthead comic books from 1994 all in edition order, no less! Best episode yet. "Say one more bad thing about Metallica and I’ll kick your ass!" – Beavis to Butt-head. Thank you for listening.
Hear Warren, Matt and Pete discuss video games and their first consoles from their childhoods in the 1980s Britain and South Africa. Warren has a fear of embarking into the gaming world, whereas Matt and Pete are seasoned gamers. The conversation is interesting, lighthearted and fun and by the end, Warren is ready to take the leap into virtual reality. Thank you for listening.
Warren chats with Jan about her love for Peanuts and her favourite character, Snoopy. It's a lovely learning journey for them both but especially for Warren who knew very little about Peanuts before this episode. Jan shares her discovery of the delightful beagle during the 1980s and graciously reminisces about a very special time, all from the shed at the end of Warren's garden.
Warren and Alex take a journey to the ocean. Warren meets ragged tooth sharks at Aliwal Shoal and Alex amazes us with his underwater photography and ideas for painting a photo with light. The wonderful conversation is inspired by a classic 1980s branded surf sticker. Da Right Style, Island Style. Thank you for listening.
Its amazing how Warren explores the most simple object and is able to elicit stories, memories and places from it. Each item carries with it a tale and significance much greater than the object itself. Enjoy a guided stroll/bounce along with the simplest toy of all. The storytelling is so calm and carefully considered. You'll feel free and ready to explore the things around your dwelling to tap into the magic within. Thank you for listening.
You're in for treat as Warren takes us along with him to Record Store Day 2022 in Oxford. He visits his favourite record store (Truck Store) and reminisces on the Oxford music scene from the late 90s. Thom Yorke and Bjork are in cafe Coco having meal together, and Radiohead play out with Creep in South Park (2001) as the heavens open up. Warren has used this special day for discophiles to share his love for a city that is home to all the best bands.
This is the episode where Warren shares his Breaking Bad and car stories with us. What makes it even better is that he is joined by Jo at the kitchen table in front of the snazzy new recording encoder unit something something. It is here that together they take us on a road trip across the deserts of the American west and into the concrete and steel jungles of New York. The podcast is once again my portal into another realm and brings me out feeling refreshed. Another great episode. Thank you for listening.
Tonight Warren has a very special guest in his shed. It's Scott from the Scott Gordon Band. Yep, he's normally surrounded by his stunningly talented band, but on this occassion he's sharing a solo set including blues and country roots goodness from the 2021 album Ulster Americana. It's all so lovely and I can see greatness on the horizon like a dapple grey horse rising high up along the ridgeway with the sun setting behind its floaty mane and sweaty muscular stature. Warren raises up the beauty in the music and brings to light fascinating detail about Scott's creative process. I'm thrilled to introduce this bonus episode for you. Thank you for listening. Check out https://scottgordonband.bandcamp.com/ to download or order music and https://www.reverbnation.com/thatscottfella for everything else (gigs, videos, mailing list, photos, nonsense)
Warren is in Germany talking about his Smurf toys. As usual, he allows himself to be transported away with the objects he has brought along and he generously takes us with him. There's some crazy coincidences as he discovers that he is standing in the very place where Nirvana played their last ever show! The podcast keeps on growing and Warren stays true to the art of storytelling to deliver the most relaxing and entertaining chat I have heard in ages.
Warren keeps us close as he sets the scene for yet another incredible episode. We learn about how he prepares for a recording with a listen to a favourite album. This time it's Pink Floyd's Ummagumma. He has a wonderful way of sharing a story and by the time he gets to talking about these iconic 80s action figures, we are fully engaged and ready for anything as long as he keeps guiding us along with his clam positivity and enthusiasm. Warren played with MOTU when he was a kid in the 80s and in fact he still takes them out of the display cabinet every so often for a whirl. Right now is your lucky moment as our host is ready for you to play, reminisce, escape and look ahead with him. Thank for listening.
Warren is back for the final season of this podcast and he's off to a fantastic start. He's taken the show back to it's roots with toys and objects from his childhood in the 1980s. We get to hear a wonderful conversation with Warren and his very special guest, Hannah, about Silly Putty. There are are clues as to what the season has in store for us and there is so much to look forward to. I'm gutted he's told us that this is the final season, but have decided to relish each second and enjoy the ride. Thank you for listening.
Warren is back in Oxford and self-isolating. The calming sounds of rain can be heard as he recalls his journey from Heathrow airport to his home in Oxford. The news is that a new COVID variant has come in from South Africa and Warren's flight is the last to be allowed into the UK. Our host is tired but candid as he settles in for a night alone after his family say goodnight through closed windows of the shed. This has been an amazing journey and I'm so pleased I chose to tag along. Warren tells me that he feels honoured to have had the opportunity to share his love for South Africa with you and that he is home in England with his wife and kids. Thank you for listening.
Warren gets a head start on packing his suitcase and then does a quick 15 minute workout. He makes the most of his last day in South Africa by visiting an old school friend at Papuzzi's, then a quick browse in Microgram record shop before he heads home to catch the last rays of summer sun at his mom's place. He takes us along to the petrol station then misses a turn for the airport car rental drop off. The rain pours down and it's a long night on board the Boeing 737. The news upon arrival at Heathrow is that South Africa has let a new covid variant loose and must be red listed again. Warren arrives home and starts self isolating in the shed where he records this extraordinary penultimate episode of what has been the best season yet. Thank you for listening.
Warren enjoys his last evening in South Africa with Ephimia. There's a wood fire, barking dogs, skidding cars and the neighbour's bath water rushing through the drains. Besides all of that, E talks with Warren about her family corner shop in the West Rand. We learn how the fish and chips were made and how this family business was run. There's a pinball and a Pac Man machine and the smells of freshly baked bread, Coca Cola burps and cigarette smoke. Warren and E are children of the eighties and the corner shop was a big part of their lives during this time. Take a nostalgic journey with the pair as they share their conversation with passion for a very special time gone by. Thank you for listening.
Warren shares his daily diary from the Blue Marlin Hotel in Scottburgh, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Another long beach walk, an inspection of the water slide and a swim with his Ma in the hotel pool. Together they visit the local shopping mall as well as a favourite wave pool. Vervet monkeys with babies keep a watch over the hotel carpark, Warren eats Bunny Chow for dinner and the stories continue to flow like the lagoon at the main beach. This episode takes us on another relaxing journey through a once in a lifetime visit. It keeps getting better! Thank you for listening.
Join Warren and his Ma on a once in a lifetime road trip form the City of Gold to Scottburgh on the south coast of Natal. Warren records his daily audio diary from his room in the iconic Blue Marlin Hotel. You can hear the gentle hum of the warm Indian Ocean blended with the sounds of an otherworldly choir of crickets. Warren has a knack for discussing every day things that we would normally never expect to talk about or to hear. It's the filling in of the gaps, the words and ideas in the background, classic b side stuff that Warren so skilfully brings to the fore for us to all enjoy wherever and whenever we want. This episode is dedicated to Warren's lovely Ma. Thank you for listening.
Warren shares his third day out and about in South Africa with us. This is the mid way point and our host is taking the strain from all that road and air travel. He swings the positive vibes back when he discovers the rental car he picks up in Joburg has a CD player and some loud speakers to go with it. Find out which album he pops on as he leaves O.R Tambo International Airport heading for his Ma's house. There's an unexpected phone call from Jo in the middle of another heartfelt recording that keeps taking us places. Thank you for listening.
Warren shares the events of his day in the Western Cape in his usual relaxed and descriptive way. So relaxing in fact that it feels like I am on holiday in South Africa with him. The stories flow from a visit with his dad and then a quick catch up with his friend's dad. From there it's off to a mill shop and a crystal shop. We're then whisked away to the beach for a long walk and a lie down on the rocks. On the way back to the bed and breakfast we stop in at Mel's place for a rugby game on the big screen and a chat with Mel himself as he sets up for a music show in his own gaff. This episode is a real life adventure story. Wonderful. Thank you for listening.
I am so excited that Warren is back and he has been able to share the first day of his travels with us all. It's just unbelievable to think how he gets these ideas and reels us in with his honesty, passion and bravery. He’s living for the moment and is not ashamed to belt out a shoddy rendition of Radiohead's Karma Police for us. Yep it's uncanny, the whole lot of it. Warren talks about airports, flying, and the stuffiness of these places. He's tired and a bit spaced out but that adds to the joy of this episode. He promised there’ll be more episodes about this journey. I darn well hope so as it's brilliant and I need it. Thank you for listening.
Warren is back and this surely is going to be the best and most unusual season ever. An encounter with a bull, CD sorting and the Vale of the White Horse. The ideas are flowing and we have a journey to South Africa to look forward to. Yes, can you believe it?! We get to join in on this once in a lifetime trip without having to leave our running machines, bath tubs or wherever you like to listen to podcasts from. Thank you for listening.
Hello and welcome to the final episode of this season. Warren concludes his mix tape with four more stunners: one each from from Paul Simon, Alanis Morissette, The Smashing Pumpkins and The War on Drugs. Our host is joined by his wonderful friend, Roger who shares his musical knowledge, wisdom and love with us. It's always an interesting and relaxing ride as the conversation rises from the songs and the atmosphere is built up through the sounds of the cassettes and CD player. This has been the best podcast I have listened to (well there are others that I love too, but this one is tops) so far since it started in March 2020. Warren is taking a break to make more stories. I can't wait until he is back for season 8. Thank you for listening.
In this penultimate episode of the season, Warren adds songs from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Ocean Colour Scene, Gomez and Eurythmics to his epic mix tape. Our host is on top form as always but he's in even higher spirits because he is joined by his mate Chris. Together they chat away while Warren tinkers with CDs, a cassette tape and his Sony boom box. I heard someone talking about What's in Your Shed? at a bus stop today and thought this podcast is really taking off. Alas, they were taking about a farm shed and tractors. Mishearing aside, this is the real deal, unlike anything you've ever heard before. Please tell your mates. Thank you for listening.
Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, The Doors, Alice in Chains. These are the bands Warren has selected tracks from for his growing mix tape. The music is great and so are the stories Warren manages to spin from each song. During the episode Warren faces some truths about his feelings and skilfully turns the tide on what he describes as a couple of weeks of feeling down. The chat takes me off to a warm yellow sunset across fields of freshly harvested hay. I fell refreshed and renewed once again and ready for the change in seasons. Thank you for listening.
Songs from Massive Attack, IDLES, Silverchair and Dusty Springfield find their way onto the mix tape this time. We reach track twenty and Warren, inspired by the music he loves, continues to grow as a storyteller. It's so special as you are taken away from things for a while. There's also news of a GIVEAWAY! I'm not allowed to enter, otherwise I would certainly have done so, but you might like to. Thank you for listening.
This is one of the best episodes yet! Johnny Cash, Gypsy Kings, Dr Dre, Skunk Anansie. What more can you ask for from a mixtape? Warren is on top form again and has stumbled upon so many connections making this episode super interesting and once again, a fantastic journey. Thank you for listening.
Once again Warren amazes us with his conversations. This time they're inspired by the next four tracks he is popping onto tape. I don't know how he chats like that all on his own (and it’s revealed that neither does he). Whatever is happening works beautifully as the room fills with atmosphere and music. We hear delightful sounds from Sonic Youth, Eddie Vedder, Jimi Hendrix and Depeche Mode. Thank you for listening.
The mix tape is certainly taking shape and so are Warren's weekly stories inspired by the music he is listening to. He sure has found his groove with the next four tracks. There's something special from each of the following bands: Sliversun Pickups, the Breeders, Pixies, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Warren records the songs onto his Philips Ferro Fs 90 cassette tape at his kitchen table and once again takes us on a relaxing journey of words and sound. This is the real thing. Thank you for listening.
Warren starts making a mix tape in an undisclosed residential recording studio somewhere in Somerset. The lay lines have sparked the creative forces in and around our host as he chats with us about the songs he chooses along the way. He records 4 tracks for this episode and takes them from CD to tape. This is something I have not done since the late 80s and I feel the excitement like it's the first time. Join Warren on this nostalgic journey into a place that is free, relaxing, interesting and calm. Plus, I think Warren has really found his flow where the enthusiasm and joy are palpable. Thank you for listening.
I'm thrilled to say that Warren is back for another season. In this very special episode, our host leaves a message for his Auntie Shanni and shares his ideas about season 7. There is also a lovely chat about Nick Cave's brand new album. I needed this, thank you Warren.
Warren and Roger create a magical musical menagerie in the season finale. Roger weaves a fascinating story about a collection of 80s songs accompanied by the sounds of a keyboard, bass guitar and song. There are musical scores aplenty as the pair relax into an evening reminiscing about listening to Kim Wilde, Queen, Hazel O'Connor, Blondie and Ultravox. It's atmospheric and natural. I wish I could've been there in the shed too. If you close your eyes and tune in, you'll feel like you are there with them. Thank you for listening.
Warren never thought it could even be possible to talk about what is probably the best album ever made. This is where Matt comes to the rescue. With his love for Nirvana (as strong, if not stronger than Warren's) the pair do what no one has ever done before: they share memories of their grunge days guided by the band that changed their lives forever. They didn't even realise, until they met in the shed to discuss this 1991 masterpiece, that they were proper grunge buddies. Thank you for listening.
This is such an uplifting episode. Warren and Andrew soar above the clouds as Andrew shares his love for this collection of U2 songs from 1980 to 1990. We learn about the creative force that is the British Isles. We discover the geography and politics of a band that has gone bigger than big. I laughed until I cried. Thank you for listening.
This is the most open and honest episode yet. Marlon shares his personal journey and how it is entangled with the lyrics in this selection of Everclear's finest tracks. Warren guides the conversation into unchartered space. There's a song by Elton John and a duet of Tears in Heaven. Thank you for listening.
Surely it can't get any better than this?!Wow, what a fantastic episode. Emily and Warren are on it from start to finish. There are musical awakenings, sing alongs and a bunch of lafs. You’re going to love spending an hour or so in the shed with these two. There’s also a brief stint in the garden as Warren tries singing upside down! Thank you for listening.
Warren shares his love for Dinosaur Jr. and where it all began in this very special mid season episode. There's a brand new album release and a bundle of Dinosaur Jr bliss including a skateboard deck, t-shirt, water bottle and more. Warren shares the magic of a physical album with us and at the same time talks candidly about his feelings. He's low at one point but fortunately we join him as he takes a turn and the sounds of his favourite band lift him up again. Thank you for listening.
Warren and Nick chat about Talking Heads' 1985 album Little Creatures. Hear how this album started Nick off on his musical journey of discovery. I love this episode and how it welcomed me in, even though I never knew much at all about Talking Heads (yeah, I know right!?). Join me and languish in the enthusiastic and relaxing vibes of another fantastic WIYS episode. Thank you for listening.
Oxford friends, Warren and Chris, chat about an album made by an Oxford band from a shed in Oxford. The magic trilogy! Yes, it’s Radiohead’s The Bends! Thank you for listening.
This is it! The first full episode of season 6. Warren is back from his break stronger than before. As always, I am struggling with the words that will do this beautiful pairing of Roger and Warren justice. What I can say is, I know your’e going to love it. They talk (and sing!) about Bob Dylan’s 1985 Empire Burlesque album. The discussion is delightful. It’s for everyone even if you are not a Dylan fan, which you may very soon become. Thank you for listening.
Warren is back for season 6 with his head full of ideas. Randomness, positivity, reflection, all delivered in the most natural and relaxed way. There is no other podcast like it. My face covering is on and my ears are out, I’m off to the Tesco Express for a some popcorn kernels and coconut oil to make my favourite treat for this teaser. I’ll then have some in the cupboard for all the podcast nights to follow. I know it’s going to be like nothing you have ever heard before. I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it….Thank you for listening.
Welcome to the season finale of the sensational What's in Your Shed? podcast. Warren treats himself and his listeners to another bizarre episode. It's amazing how doing a task can stimulate discussion that flows in every direction. The overall sensation is bliss. Warren makes a favourite South African delicacy known as biltong. He cycles to the butcher shop and prepares the strips of meat in his kitchen. Jo helps to ignite the conversation as she makes macrame at the kitchen table. Warren then invites us into the shed where he shows us around the drying box. I'm going to miss this podcast so much. Let's hope he's back soon for season 6. Thank you for listening.
Join Warren on his evening walk. A fox, illuminated by a street lamp, crosses his path. Warren contemplates maths, the stars, Carl Sagan, the binary code, badgers, cats and the galaxy. Another stellar episode where the conversation is enlightened by the full moon and the rhythm of walking. Thank you for listening.
Welcome to what was going to be the final episode of this season. Yes, I know it's a sad day when a season almost ends but Warren has created another episode which will leave you feeling lighter and freer. In it is a snap shot of his day as he prepares a very special Spaghetti Bolognese. Join Warren for his morning shave, shower and trip to the local butchers via the Saturday street market. As he cooks he worries about the new additions to his fish tank as well as the dinner-time delay. Things do begin to look up as the meal reaches completion and Warren realises that worrying doesn't fix things. Thank you for listening.
Hello, and welcome to the bravest, boldest, bassiest episode ever. Warren invites you into his shed for his bass guitar practice. He plays, sings and laughs and once again takes us away for a while. Thank you for listening.
Warren sets up a tent in his back garden, sits by the chiminea and settles in for the night. It's a beautifully natural story that unfolds as the logs burn orange and red in the fire and the smoke drifts up into the freezing air. Warren's story telling is relaxing, meditative and brave. He dares to go where most could never imagine was ever an option. Yet our host does this with creativity and grace. Thank you for listening.
Warren and Jo paint pictures together and share their lovely evening with us for this episode that is full of the joys of creating. There’s relaxed conversation, joking, music and exploration. Hear the brush strokes against the canvas and escape again into another beautiful moment in time. They say a picture paints a thousand words, well painting the picture does too! Thank you for listening.
Join Warren for his workout session. He starts out with a warm up in the shed, then has a go on the chin up bar outside. As usual the stories flow and Warren finds himself (and us) taken far away by the activity he is doing. This podcast swings doors open and takes us to places no one ever thought could even be possible. Have a good workout. Thank you for listening.
Warren cleans, dusts and vacuums his sanctuary and shares stories as the cobwebs fall from the ceiling. Warren uses the activity to open the doors into another place, a place where you will find relaxation and comfort. Another beautiful episode. Thank you for listening.
I'm thrilled that each week I get to relax into another episode as Warren talks through another task. This time he's putting up a shelf in Ralf's room. He gets sidetracked with a shower fixing, then an impromptu sing song in the bathroom. This is the best podcast I have ever heard and it keeps getting better. There is literally nothing out there like this. Thank you for listening.
This is fantastic. More relaxing vibes as Warren talks us through cleaning his new fish tank for the first time. There's always more to it though as the chat meanders on into unexpected terrain. Warren discovers that the activity is a truly dynamic portal for storytelling. Sit back and enjoy another mind massaging, soothing episode, deep into an underwater world in Warren's shed. Thank you for listening.
Now this is special! Warren has come back after a break with a brand new episode. This is your chance to join him as he prepares his shed for a fabled shed night. You will genuinely feel like you are in there with him as he sets up the sleeper couch and pioneers through a technical computer and projector set up for a sleep over and film. It's an escape like no other. I enjoyed a relaxing shed night while Warren entertained with his calming tone, honesty and generosity. I'm thrilled he's back and that this episode is better than ever. Thank you for listening.
What a perfect way to end a season that is brave, generous, unpredictable and simply brilliant. I love this episode and show so much. Warren has developed his craft and his guests are sharing more and feeling at ease as they find themselves with Warren on a road trip riding in who knows what, to who knows where. All of this radiating from a shed treasure, from another time and place; handled with care to allow safe passage into memories, ideas and conversation beyond the tree lines and up into the cold winter skies. It's what we humans do, and Warren and his guests do it very well as they weave magical tales together. This episode is mostly about the gaming universe and the games that occupy it. Here's to 2021. Thank you for listening. See the Donkey Kong Game & Watch here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1huzYg2Vf/?igshid=1996wf741j96o
Gather round people and allow yourself to slip away into this feast of an episode. Rog and Warren share a drink and a heartwarming tale of a common love, Bob Dylan's 1978 Street Legal Album. Wetted hawthorn branches hold on to crystal clear water droplets like Christmas tree decorations. Every now and then a glassy droplet falls and explodes onto the leaf litter on the ground. The icy fog moves in from the valley and envelopes the pair at the top of the hill, giving their conversation an ethereal quality. There's magic, song, a personal challenge and the guiding light of our bard of modern times. What makes this another beautiful episode? "The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind." Thank you for listening. See the Street Legal record here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjg9cPgy5J/?igshid=mhdufywtakz5
It felt amazing listening to Warren and Salvador having a conversation about a dysfunctional family that has touched all of our lives. Yep, the pair are truly unleashed and free together. There’s a meeting with Michael Stipe, stage diving at a Green Day concert, prank calls, tears for Tom Petty and an unexpected therapy session. Tune in to unbelievable chat conjured up from Warren’s array of Simpsons toys, books, comics, a pair of Simpsons shoes and mission to enjoy every minute. Thank you for listening. See the toys here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRezQ9AIXh/?igshid=b7k9dohtt2ya
An interlude is more than space for an idea to come and go. The interlude began as a transitional moment for audiences to catch their breath between the acts of a play or a movie. Today, interludes are most commonly employed as a pit stop; an opportunity to recalibrate and refocus our ears on the bigger picture. In this surprise episode Warren recalibrates himself and his audience with this one of a kind stream of consciousness. It's refreshing, calming, contemplative and filled with love drawn from the sky, fields, rivers, valleys, birds, friends and the sounds which surround us. Warren drops some clues about the next episode as he reminisces about a late night walk he had with Salvador under a silver half moon and Mars. Thank you for listening.
No need to worry because Warren’s shed keeps on giving, even though this time the item doesn't even come from his shed. It’s Matt’s! Matt loaned Hellboy Seed of Destruction to Warren who loved it so much he decided to bring it to the next recording and devote the episode to Mike Mignola’s magical masterpiece. Matt started his Hellboy collection in the 90s and hasn’t looked back…until today where he looks into the past, present and future. He reflects on the drawings that have inspired his own. Matt was worried that he didn’t do the art justice, but he did more than that. Listen to this episode and feel the love and respect. From nowhere, Matt carefully hands Warren an original Mignola drawing to take a look at! Incredible! Warren called me after he and Matt had cycled back from the woods through the freezing November dusk to their warm homes. He said he felt like the portal was well and truly open and that this episode may have been the best, most natural conversation ever caught on tape. I agree. Thank you Hellboy. Thank you for listening. Warning: this is an outdoor recording and there are high winds which become lighter just over half way through. Enjoy the sounds of nature. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_cb12AyT-/?igshid=1r6d79wma5h0p
The Eye of Thundera is open and Warren peers through it and into his childhood in the 80s. There he reclines high up in a rope tree house and plays with his favourite Thundercats action figures. He describes the toys with the usual enthusiasm and passion we have grown to love. As always, this episode is true, honest, rare and surreal. I've never heard anything like it. Warren doesn't care for convention as he bravely shares a place and time straight from his mind’s eye. Jump aboard, I guarantee you'll emerge feeling lighter on the other side. Thank you for listening. See Liono and comic book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtcaD1gj2r/?igshid=e7om00arh1i5
Hiya! The stars, moons and planets have aligned. Salvador and Warren sip hot chocolate soup (yep) and discuss UFO encounters from a bench on a hill at the edge of a magical ancient woodland. The conversation flows unhindered and free. When you tap play, their words will begin another journey into your ears and through space and time. I hope aliens pick this up because their conversation is inquiring, brave, real, fun and full of love. They create a song from the air and send it skyward. No fear. Thank you for listening. See UFO and alien toys here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHcX_ySg9kW/?igshid=1kwgehuu6gid4
Welcome to the woods. Warren is sheltering underneath a fallen giant Beech tree. It's tipping down with rain, but Warren is dry and inspired by the wild and his collection of MAD magazines form the early nineties and beyond. He shares a wonderful tale of his first MAD magazine subscription, hide 'n seek in a dark and dusty garage, Weird Al Yankovic and more. It's bizarre and brilliant. Warren weaves this wonderful tale in his own company. I've never heard anything like it! Mad. Thank you for listening. See the MAD magazines here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJYqj3A1gt/?igshid=10ijnbq9c3ioc
This is too good to be true. I’ve never understood that saying because it is too good and it is true. The teaser episode for season 4 is real and it’s right here on your favourite podcast player. It’s honest, it’s alive, it’s funny. Warren gives us a taste of the magic which is due to follow in season 4. I love this show. Who is this guy and where does he keep getting all these ideas from? Press play and get ready for a fabulous teaser episode that is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Thank you for listening.
I bet you’re just as surprised as I am? Warren has only gone and done a bonus episode. He recorded this one with Greger, an über Pearl Jam fan. Greger has been within touching distance of Eddie Vedder, he has had some of Eddie’s red wine and nabbed Mike McCready’s guitar pick. To top it all off, Greger has worked with Cameron Crowe on the Pearl Jam Twenty film! Warren is star struck as Greger guides them through the PJ minutia and fills in the gaps in Warren’s Pearl Jam memories. He keeps things on track as Warren tries to recall what happened at the eight or so PJ concerts he has been to (and the ones they both attended, but did not know each other back then) but Warren’s recollections are hazy. That’s rock n roll. This was an opportunity of a life time for the pair and every grungy detail has been captured on tape. There’s even a hidden track. D’oh that’s not hidden anymore now is it? A major highlight for me is when Greger describes how he feels at a Pearl Jam concert. It can only be true love. This is your time, this is your place, we’re good to go. Thank you for listening. See the PJ20 award here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlOHAKAkoG/?igshid=9syhs09f2s3u
This is it! The final episode of season 3 and I hear from Warren that he’s taking a break to gather in the harvest and reflect on what he and his guests have created. I’m devastated, although I do understand that this momentary space that’s going to be left only means that season 4 will come back more powerful and stronger than we can ever imagine. But by golly! What an episode to leave us with! Warren shares the stories behind his 1993 Pearl Jam t shirt and the band that changed the course of his life forever. To top it all off, his soul brother Salvador is with him to help create stories that are full of love, intrigue and surprise. From a smelly dead rat under Sal’s bed to a dodgy tattoo, the genius of Arundhati Roy and a fossilised dino tooth, Warren and Sal sail through the 90s guided by Pearl Jam’s lemon yellow sun. We’re all alive. Thank you for listening. Thank you Sal. See you in season 4. R.I.P Eddie Van Halen. See the t shirt and more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCUuYxHBwa/?igshid=xgiahuq0ggdl
A perfect pint of an episode! Tess joins Warren to talk about a magical machine called a Kegerator. This wonder of the beer world brought Tess, her partner and a dear friend the coldest of comforts fresh from a keg during the lockdown. Imagine 568 milliliters of beautiful TAP Social brew, freshly poured at home while all the pubs are shut. This Kegerator has also brought us yet another evening of wonderful conversation spanning Oxford bands, The World Beer Awards, foxes in the night and an education into a drink first brewed 5,000 years ago in the grasslands of southern Babylonia. Cheers, thank you for listening. Hic. See the Kegerator and Moe here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwSKeBHFCG/?igshid=plfko4jhwh85
Cowabunga, bodacious! Welcome to another most excellent WIYS episode. Warren and Matt share the origins, as well as their own reminiscences, behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This is enthusiastically done via a collection of 1988 TMNT toys and a fabulous comic book. Warren once again questions the purpose of his material possessions and realises that the stories these items illicit justify his collections. There’s music, film, comic books, a hippo making waves, a Million Dollar Golf Challenge and a childhood friendship made stronger by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Oh, and Matt skilfully guides us into The Savage Dragon vs The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story! This episode has strengthened me. It’s HIL (High Intensity Listening) to help get your mind and soul in shape, so you too can become a NMW (ninja mind warrior). You live, you die, you fight as brothers and sisters! Thank you for listening. See the Ninja Turtles toys and comic book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFeSy3XncdR/?igshid=1i2hahig8vzqu
Dling diiii dang twang, I see Scott over there with his shaggy hair. He holds a guitar flat on his lap and slides a metal bar across the strings over there. Yes, I’m caught in a trap, there’s no way out, because I love live music sounds too much baby. Pardon me, I got lost in the memories of yet another glorious episode. This one pulses and rhymes and finds its way straight to the part of my being that makes me wanna move and sing. Warren and Scott are lost but found together in the shed on a late Summer's evening. They chat about Scott’s treasured Golden Spangled Cigarettes tin from Gallaher Ltd in Belfast and of course the music making bits and bobs housed inside of it. Sounds are made and their cosmic connection is sealed by the music inside and all around us. Thank you for listening. See the gear here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFMQG5gn4hS/?igshid=jhvvb43ue24w
There’s more!? Find out what happened behind the scenes on the day Warren, Lisa and Pete united by love to create a duet which left them (and me, as I write) with chills.
Hello and welcome to what might well be the best episodes of the season yet. I know I said the same thing about the bass guitar episode with Georgia and probably a few of the others, but this one is super special. Why, I hear you ask? Well, Warren has revealed one of his greatest treasures yet. It is his Illustrated Long Walk to Freedom book (written by Nelson Mandela while imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island) which has been signed by Nelson Mandela, his daughter Zindzi Mandela and Warren’s Ma! Three greats! And if that’s not enough for you, Warren introduces another great, his wife Jo, to us. We hear her sweet voice like that of a robin calling out in the early morning as it hops over the fresh dew covered grass. Discover the incredible connections Warren’s Ma has with Nelson Mandela, conker collecting shorts and swimming in a river lido with Anja. There’s even a singing performance in the Lucky Packet! Thank you for listening. See the autographed book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE5G4XAAMd6/?igshid=14njak0lpvxkj
Warren has returned to his shed in an attempt to rescue his season 1 solo efforts from the passage of time and other exciting endeavours. Little does Warren know that his ongoing collaboration with Matt has made the podcast even more powerful than the passage of time and other brilliant endeavours. When reunited, their ultimate collaboration will spell certain doom for the fear of the next not being as good as the first, and restore freedom to the galaxy… Add an easter egg hunt, seven 1996 Star Wars action figures, one Rebel Alliance Tattoo, one stairway to heaven and a banana bread bake show. Thank you for listening. See the items here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEoWP1hAwey/?igshid=17iazofxj55ke
Hello and welcome to what I believe will be a journey of a life time. This may even be the best episode yet! Georgia shares the stories of her grandad’s beloved bass guitar with Warren. They talk and play music late into the night. Bass is what gives us power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. Thank you for listening. See Georgia’s bass guitar here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEU_khFAJDC/?igshid=log16k3zltx1
Welcome to the first full episode of season 3. Hannah is back with Warren to open another new season of WIYS. They are barricaded behind locks, wood and glass in the shed at the end of the garden. Listening to their chat about George A. Romero’s 1978 masterpiece makes me feel like I’m in the safety of the shed while zombies are dragging their cold dead hands squeakily down the shed windows trying to get in. Hannah has brought along an arsenal of Dawn of the Dead kit including a knitted zombie doll - you know the guy in the sambrero hat who had his arm ripped off while it was inside a blood pressure monitor machine? I am super chuffed Warren is back from his family Isle of Wight camping weekend with new ideas and energy and more enthusiasm (if that is even possible). I heard zombies have no reasoning ability, but I can imagine they would quit trying to eat you if they listened to this zombie weapon of an episode. Well done, you are life savers. See Hannah's Dawn of the Dead items here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CECZhhYgHOI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the next WIYS episode and noticed the delay, then this is your lucky day. Warren is taking a break with his family at a remote campsite on the Isle of Wight. He has invited you to join him around a camping-gas burner and a small skillet. The sausages sizzle in the iron pan as Warren reflects on Season 2. The solar shower is cold and Anja drops out of a hammock. Warren is chuffed that he has learnt so many things like editing his episodes (funny that he hasn’t been able to edit out the sizzling sausages sounds). I’m hungry for more and pull up a folding chair for this very special season 3 teaser episode. It sounds like the magic is going to continue through the next season. You’re in for a right feast. Thank you for listening. See Ralf’s original WIYS logo artwork here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDxC-T4gZQc/?igshid=fgtjv9l4esay
You've landed a Caballerial: a 360-degree turn performed on a ramp while riding fakie (backwards), then cruised front on into episode 9 of season 2. Warren and his guest Simon conclude this second season with one of their favourite past times - everything skateboarding. Simon glides into the garden with his Bones Brigade Caballero Series 10 reissue skateboard deck and the stories of skate parks, the Bones Brigade, writing and his mid life crisis. Warren learns more about Simon and their shared passion for skateboarding through this beautifully crafted piece of skateboarding history, consisting of seven plies of US hard rock maple and the most sublime artwork that ever lived. I’ll certainly be back for season three to continue feeling free. Thank you for listening. Skate or Die. See Simon’s skateboard deck here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDb6HWyAQpW/?igshid=163n27e9lrxne
You’ve rolled a Natural 20 and made a Critical Hit, landing head on into episode 8 of season 2. Welcome to an adventure of a lifetime where Matt shares with us his journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Matt has created a character card for Warren (WARRAN THE BARBARIAN) who now grips a front row ticket to the Theatre of the Mind in his sword wielding hand. Perceptions are checked, friendships are built, spells are cast, arrows are fired, a goblin’s head (with bulging eyeballs) rolls down the path. Face your fears, heroes don’t hide in the bushes. Another magical episode. Thanks for listening. See Matt’s D & D objects here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKWuAigxqB/?igshid=12tdzpme1qbzb
Please come in (vampires can now join us) and get ready for a very special story about magic, myth, religion, science and possibly beyond. Steve and Warren summon the tales from within the enchanting musty pages of The Golden Bough Volume 1. The Magic Art and the Evolution of Kings by Sir James George Frazer. The dense 19th Century account explores weird and wonderful human rituals and beliefs from around the globe. Steve uses wizard-like skill to summarise the story and to share his memories and feelings related to the book. Warren sits spellbound staring at Steve who glows orange-red beside the wheelbarrow fire. It’s a must for anyone who craves deeper understandings about our world, humanity, spells, totems, the arts, music and conversation. The peak of mystery mountain is reached when Warren channels energy from Steve’s rendition and the chilly cosmos to share another song! See the book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6caq1Ay3S/?igshid=fkavzymt88os
Hou ar ye? Season 2 episode 6 sees James skip down the hill to Warren’s garden with the biggest item to be brought in for the show yet. It’s his framed aerial photograph of Edinburgh. Oh my what a beautiful city it is, wherever you look at it from. It has an extinct volcano, castle, palace, old town and (as Warren points out) a train station! We get to hear about a fascinating aerial photography journey that started while James was selling whiskey and kilts online. The wheelbarrow fire is burning strong, there’s a giant moth, or a really small bat circling above like a spy drone and yeah, James nails time travel. Warren gets a lesson about hip hop, we discover a necropolis where the first aerial photographer and Jim Morrison were buried (and other people). It’s definitely a sign, as aerial photos open the Doors of Perception for James and Warren. Once again, a stunning episode brought to you from the future, the past and most importantly the present. Thank you for listening.
See the Aerial photograph of Edinburgh here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtFE5hAK2k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Welcome to season 2 episode 5, and by golly this one delves into things that make us feel alive! Warren welcomes Salvador into his shed to unpack the stories from an object he hasn’t even brought in. Yeah, I know right?! He walked down the path to the shed at the end of the garden empty handed. Not even a house key to get back in his house after the show. Plus we can't be sure if the yarn he spins is actually for real. Maybe he can’t say what really happened because he’s still on the run? Seriously though, all the mystery and build up has made for a once in a life time conversation. What’s more is we have it all taped for you right here on your favourite podcast player. This episode is dedicated to auntie Shanni. Thank you for listening.
See a Nimmin here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYglxPnQA2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Welcome to season 2 episode 4, the one we’ve all been waiting for! Roger, the creator of the theme tune is Warren’s next amazing guest. He has brought along his treasured Corgi James Bond Lotus Esprit from 'The Spy Who Loved Me', the film soundtrack on vinyl and a repro box for the star of the show. The wheelbarrow fire is on, there’s less birdsong, Warren sings a song (yep), the neighbours are having a fun party and the wind is whipping up the memories. Take an underwater ride in the Lotus Esprit and escape into a Bond adventure, ready to resurface on a stunning sandy beach somewhere in Sardinia.
See the James Bond Lotus Esprit here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYkthvHNOq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Welcome to this season 2 episode 3 Solstice special. Oh my, and it keeps getting better. Warren tells me that he sometimes worries about waking up one day with no more ideas. I assure him there’s no danger of that happening and he ought to continue living in the moment. I also mention that you can’t control these things, but you can certainly keep working hard and with passion. I gently whisper down the telephone “Warren, your guests bring with them their own creative energy…” and before I’ve finished, he’s off recording another enchanting episode with his third extraordinary guest, Erin. Together they set sail on a journey via a channel of smoke rising from the wheelbarrow fire. They stumble upon the retreating glaciers at the end of last ice age, a pair of nosy newts crawling across a kitchen floor and a poem by William Blake. All roused by a miniature Collins Gem book about wild flowers. The stars aligned, the birds joined in like they knew this was an homage to wild flowers, interconnectedness, balance, our planet, almost the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, and Love. Enjoy, and thank you for listening.
See the Collins Gem Guides Wildflowers book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYooOaHL1o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Zap! fwthip! ding! ku-toosh! wunk! thunk! thoom thoom! Episode 2 of season 2 has spluptzed into your pocket podcast player. Wowser! What a night it has been. Warren and his very special guest Matt probably had one of the best lockdown garden chats on the planet ever. Matt brought along his favourite Superhero Comic books, carefully housed in a cardboard box within a blue pannier bag, and a stash of Beavertown Neck Oil tinnies covered in gorgeous comic artwork. There’s talk of applying talcum powder on a wheelbarrow wheel, a Pipistrelle Bat inside a match box, barbeque sauce, barking neighbourhood dogs. Oh, and comic books of course! Matt treats us to a most magically narrated comic book story I could happily listen to on loop. As Jupiter rises in the eastern skies and the dawn chorus is about to start, comic book gifts are exchanged, and tales of that night will be remembered forever. You Will Believe a Man Can Die! (this will be explained). Thank you for listening.
See the Superhero Comic Books here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYpInrnwn5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Hello to you, it’s episode 1 of season 2! Warren is in his element as he welcomes his first very special guest into his garden for the best episode of this new season yet. It’s like him and Hannah stepped into the wheelbarrow firepit in front of them and got lobbed back in time to when Hannah tore open the Christmas paper to reveal her Casio VL1. The keyboard synth bleeps boldly into the cool night air. Music and voices mingle with rising bonfire smoke and ash floats softly down like snowflakes. Warren sings his own lyrics to the Star Wars main theme tune, then Hannah summons Mozart with a glass harmonica. It’s truly fantastical. Attach Decay Sustain Release. Thank you for listening, enjoy!
See the Casio VL1 keyboard synthesiser here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYph8bnTrt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 9th episode and season finale, Warren unwinds the stories behind his beloved collection of VHS cassettes and his favourite Video Shops. There’s a Magnum 38 Special tucked under a video shop counter, a tennis tournament where he’s keen to lose matches and an unexpected discovery of stock destined for an adult store. Finally, an exciting announcement for what we can look forward to in season 2! Clean the heads, press play, do some tracking and you’re away.
See the VHS cassette tapes here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCa2ANbHdkq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 8th Episode, Warren brings out his toy cast of two of those crack commandos, veterans of the Vietnam War: John “Hannibal” Smith and B.A. Baracus of the A-Team! His collection is incomplete yet his stories behind these 80s collectibles are filled with passion. There’s a shoplifting confession, a bomb blast and a glimpse of life in Johannesburg nearing the end of Apartheid.
See the A-Team action figures here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbDG8pHuO8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 7th episode, Warren welcomes you into his shed and takes you on a skate cruise through his skating past and present. His board is a vehicle that allows him to skate, to enter a new world where nothing else matters. Skating is a way of life. Gliding, floating, cruising, flying, expressing, feeling…
Thank you for listening. Enjoy.
See the Han Solo Santa Cruz skateboard here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCeY2BtnKvr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 6th episode, Warren leaps into the joy of Shed Nights for another trip down memory lane. He finds his flow, inspired by the feedback from his family and friends, and reveals stories from the cards he treasured as a kid in the 80’s and today in the 20’s. There’s even break dancing and a temptation to open the sealed, mint condition, pack of GBK stickers. Thanks for listening.
See the Garbage Pail Kids here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi53ZuAYbU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Warren raises his collection of DeLoreans (models!) from a shelf in his shed and elicits the stories and memories from beneath their silver metal hoods. The chat races back and forth as Warren tries to keep up with the future as well as the past. There’s even a heckling about his “panties” in a U.S. college gym! Enjoy!
See the The Back to the Future DeLorean here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCn-jKwgvDv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Warren reveals another prized item from his shed. It’s his Arnold Schwarzenegger Scrapbook. Pages are filled with Arnie cuttings from newspapers and magazines. There’s a TIME magazine cover with Arnie’s face on it! It’s his hectic beautiful relic memoir montage from around 1991. He opens the book, and a can of worms. Note to self: this is not political.
See my Arnold Schwarzenegger Book here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoPea8A6Oy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 3rd episode, Warren experiences some turmoil as he explores a way to promote his podcast but ends up finding peace in his memories inspired by the objects in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T.
See the E.T Furby here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqvxwKA2oe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this 2nd episode, Warren is back with one of his favourite companions - the Sony Sports Walkman and his collection of cassette tapes. Still grappling with contradictions he finds within creative world yet full of enthusiasm, Warren fumbles with the battery compartment and pops in his REM Monster tape to take you back to a time when you could literally hold your music. The jingle is ready and lifts the episode into another realm.
See the Sony Walkman here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCsuAZsAZe-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In this inaugural episode, Warren invites you into his shed to chat about his favourite YoYo - the Russell Spinner. He takes a bold forward roll into the world of podcast presenting, yoyo in hand, and spins the tales held inside these classic toys from his child hood in the 80s. There are moments where he questions materialism and why he hangs on to all this stuff. It's raw, unedited, honest, up and down. Enjoy.
See the yo-yos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCsx2PmAeLR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link