Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 12 he talks to Elis James. They discuss choosing comedy over playing in a band, picking up a guitar and the accessible influence of Britpop, how streaming changed music’s role in personal identity, his deep connection to Welsh language and music culture and the viral success of the Cymru Connection.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Elis James is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.elisjames.co

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Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 11 he talks to Gwenno. They discuss how Welsh and Cornish shaped her solo path, The Pipettes, life's survival instinct and music's stabilising role, inspirational Jarvis Cocker, Michael Flatley and her Las Vegas-era and her bold shift to the English language on her latest album Utopia.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Gwenno is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.gwenno.info

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 10 he talks to Lewis Maynard and Tom Dowse from Dry Cleaning. They discuss their new album Secret Love, Cate Le Bon's inventive approach to producing the record, working with interdisciplinary performance duo Bullyache, the band's early unexpected rise and the importance of grassroots music venues.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Dry Cleaning are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.drycleaningband.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 9 he talks to Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. They discuss their new album The Demise of Planet X, collaborating with Life Without Buildings, recording at Abbey Road Studios, his friendship with the director Ben Wheatley plus working with Cillian Murphy and acting in Peaky Blinders and Game.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Sleaford Mods are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sleafordmods.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 8 he talks to Warren Ellis. They discuss Ellis Park, the documentary film about the wildlife sanctuary co-founded by Warren plus the creative journey of Nina Simone's Gum, working with Nick Cave and navigating personal breakdowns, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to https://www.nickcave.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 7 he talks to Pat Nevin. They discuss his early life in Glasgow and the post-punk music scene, moving from Clyde to Chelsea, being substituted at half-time to watch New Order, his love of Cocteau Twins and Simple Minds, music's lifesaving power and a chance meeting with Morrissey.

Hosted by Paul Richards

You can follow Pat Nevin on social media on X @patnevin

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 6 Robin Turner talks to James Dean Bradfield from Manic Street Preachers. They discuss Escape From History, dealing with the disappearance of Richey Edwards, the success of Everything Must Go and working with the director Kieran Evans, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Manic Street Preachers are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.manicstreetpreachers.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.

In episode 5 he talks to Billie Marten. They discuss her latest album Dog Eared, DJing at the club, meeting the poet laureate Simon Armitage, exploring self-discovery and vulnerability in lyrics, unique studio experiences, plans for future albums and her experience of navigating the music industry at a young age.

Hosted by Paul Richards

Billie Marten is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.billiemarten.com

Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance

And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts

Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information