“THIS Album…” with William Hann

Comedian Daniel McKeon joins William to dive into one of Stevie Wonder's most overlooked and ambitious records, Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants.
Often overshadowed by classics like Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions, this 1979 soundtrack album took Stevie Wonder in a completely different direction. Together, William and Daniel explore why the record divided critics, how its groundbreaking use of synthesizers helped shape the future of electronic music, and why it deserves another listen.
Along the way, they discuss discovering new music during lockdown, cooking to albums, Edinburgh Fringe, playlists built around vampire stories, Stevie Wonder's creative genius, and the emotional connections that make certain records stay with us forever. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising musical rabbit holes, and a fresh perspective on one of the most unusual albums in Stevie Wonder's catalogue.
If you love album deep dives, music history, comedy podcasts, or discovering forgotten classics, this episode is for you.
Topics covered:
Stevie Wonder – Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants
The story behind the 1979 soundtrack album
Stevie Wonder's experimental era
Early synthesizers and electronic music
Album reviews and legacy
Daniel McKeon on music, comedy and creativity
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Cooking playlists and discovering albums
Favourite Stevie Wonder songs and influences

The Rolling People on "THIS Album..." Podcast .
Recorded ahead of their show at Signature Brew Blackshore Road we talk about the record's that had an impact on them, the very best Manchester bands of all time and why Stockport is the new Berlin.

We discuss...
The Rolling Stones
Embrace
The Beatles
The Cribs
Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Buzzcocks
New Order
Wu LYF
Take That
Happy Mondays
The Smiths
The 1975
The Courteeners
Elbow
Oasis
Blossoms
Joy Division
The Rolling People

If you talk it, it will come?
Does that work?
Who knows, who cares.
One thing I do care about though, is making sure that I'm on the line up at Glastonbury 2027, either DJing somewhere or doing a live version of the podcast there.
So I've released a cheeky little bonus episode talking it into existance.
I also give my thoughts on some of the acts that I want to see on Worthy Farm in 2027.

Anticipation has a habit to set you up for disapointment...but this episode of the podcast couldn't fail.

Episode 84 is a monumental album with an equally momentous guest, it's Jamie Webster!

It was a joy to host Jamie and hear all about his emotional atachment to one of the greatest albums ever made.

I know I've covered this album before, but I couldn't care less. I'd be happy to make this a Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not podcast.

Jamie's new album Running Around The Sun is out in September and is easily his best work to date.

You can catch him on tour later this year and at a festival near you this summer.

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#ArcticMonkeys
#AlexTurner
#Indie
#MusicPodcast

For episode 83 I'm joined by singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin to explore one of the most influential albums of the early 00's, Damien Rice's iconic debut album O.
I joined Andrew post soundcheck at Signature Brew's iconic venue on Black Horse Road on a barmy summer evening to discuss his lifelong connection to Damien's music, the emotional impact of songs like Cannonball, The Blower's Daughter and Amie.
We also dives into Andrew's career, working with Noel Gallagher, touring the UK, growing up in Newcastle, and using music to process grief, loss, love, and family.
We also discuss:
Damien Rice's O from 2002
Cannonball and The Blower's Daughter
Andrew's songwriting process
Working with Noel Gallagher
Oasis, Paul Weller and Jake Bugg