Episodes

  • 9: Sleaford Mods
    Jan 22 2026

    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

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    42 mins
  • 8: Warren Ellis
    Jan 15 2026

    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

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    52 mins
  • 7: Pat Nevin
    Jan 8 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 6: Manic Street Preachers
    Jan 1 2026

    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

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    32 mins
  • 5: Billie Marten
    Dec 23 2025

    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

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    47 mins
  • 4: John Grant
    Dec 18 2025

    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 4 he talks to John Grant. They discuss performing in Jonathan Watkins’ ballet adaptation A Single Man, Berlin and the films of Wim Wenders, early musical inspirations and his love of Devo, collaborating with Kylie Minogue, CMAT and Sinéad O’Connor and playing ping-pong with Grace Jones.

    Hosted by Paul Richards

    John Grant is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.johngrantmusic.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, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

    Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

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    50 mins
  • 3: The National
    Dec 11 2025

    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 3 he talks to Matt Berninger from The National. They discuss Mistaken For Strangers, the band's reaction to the film, exploring potential sequels, his family's take on the documentary and an encounter with Werner Herzog, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.

    Hosted by Paul Richards

    Matt Berninger is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.mattberninger.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

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    22 mins
  • 2: Sorry
    Dec 4 2025

    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 2 he talks to Asha Lorenz from Sorry. They discuss the band's new album Cosplay, the songwriting process, directing music videos, Adam Curtis, public perception, the challenges of social media, band dynamics, inspiration, ambition, playing festivals, Fontaines D.C. and future plans.

    Hosted by Paul Richards

    Sorry are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sorryband.co.uk

    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, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording

    Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

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    51 mins