THE MODCAST EPISODE 8 - QUADROPHENIA SPECIAL
There comes a time in the life of every mod when they have to confront the unacknowledged influence of the elephant in the room - Quadrophenia…
The film that shaped the life of a generation: Released off the back of the punk explosion just as the burgeoning shoots of the Jam-inspired mod revival were blooming in the country’s cities and towns, Quadrophenia was probably the most important youth film of a generation.
It certainly stands the test of time. A funny, emotional movie based on Who founder Pete Townshend’s memories of his early life in the Pete Meaden influenced mod scene - Franc Roddam’s teen movie was part of the late-seventies trilogy of British independent films that summed up life as a teenager in Britain, but, unlike Scum and Babylon, Quadrophenia was set in the past; in the glorious heyday of the mod scene of the mid 1960s. A massive influence on actors like Jonny Owen and Martin Freeman as well as Sondheim’s soundtrack composer David Holmes, a disparate group of teen actors shaped a celluloid classic.
Modcast guv’nor Eddie Piller and his two co-hosts Jonny Owen and Dean Rudland shine a light on the magic when they invite Quadrophenia stars Mark Wingett (Jimmy Cooper’s nemesis Dave) and Gary Shail (Spider) into the Modcast studio to ask them exactly what happened back in those halcyon days.
Actors Phil Daniels, Ray Winstone, Phil Davis, Sting, Toyah and the original Jimmy, Johnny Rotten all come under the microscope and the Modcast audience get the opportunity to put their favourite film quotes and questions to the pair, delivered with the Modcast’s usual laid-back humour.
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Shhhhhh! Jonny Owen
Anyone who has listened to Modcast 6 will know that we are holding a competition to win a Project 137 Harrington Jacket. It was quite funny when Jonny gave away the answer before Eddie Piller had a chance to set the question. Eddie keeping cool just quickly made up a new question on the spot (good work Eddie!)
Jonny Owen seen here at our London showroom when he came to meet Kevin Stone last week. Yes you guessed it, he’s also wearing a Blue Project 137 G4 Harrington Jacket.
Make sure you listen to episode 6 if you want to be in with a chance to win this jacket. Only a few days remaining!
Modcast Episode 5 - Eddie Piller & Friends in Association with Baracuta
Tune in for the 5th Modcast…featuring legendary Buzzcocks founding member Steve Diggle and writer/comedian Peter Jones better known as Welsh Pete.
Fascinating banter from from Ed’s childhood hero Steve talking about recording at Olympic studios back in the day (where the Stones recorded Sympathy for the Devil), he chats about bringing theSex Pistols toManchester and what he thinks about Never Mind the Buzzcocks!.. check the Modcast to hear what he has to say.
Plus.. Welsh Pete.. talking Baldy Mods.. (a recurring theme on the Modcast!!!) .. check his pilot “Modern Life Is Rubbish” on youtube and the taster for his new show the B Team, a spoof on footie hooligans featuring our very own Mr Piller and Jonny Owen.
Diggle plays his new single “World Spinning Around” taken from forthcoming album “Air Conditioning” (330 Records) and will be playing a launch party on the 18th of May at 100 Club.
Regular cohorts Dean and Jonny play through some other top tuneage and Jonny introduces his very first Honorary Mod of the Month.
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Edition 4 Of The Modcast In Association with Baracuta
Another cracking episode featuring author of “Guitar Man” and Times rock/pop critic
Will Hodgkinson and recording artist Andy Lewis taking asabbatical from his day job playing bass with Paul Weller and alongside Eddie, Dean and Jonny. Chat took in Will’s recent visit to Austin SXSW festival where he chaired a panel featuring legendary small faces member and future Modcast guest Ian McLagan. Other highlights include Andy Lewis discussing album “41” released 2nd May plus discusision on favoured ‘mods” in film ie Michael Caine vs Terence Stamp vs mod styled films as a whole PLUS loads more..
Episode 3 competition had sponsors Baracuta offering up a jacket and the team offered 5 signed Small Faces books by previous guest Paolo Hewitt. Lucky winners included MATT SPITERI winning the jacket with runners up..BRIAN MCCONOUGH, GARWOOD PICKJON, GLYN HUGHES, JAMES WATSON, ROBIN GRAY.
Entrants coming from all over the world proving Mod is truly international.
Episode 4 has Peckham Rye getting involved with a prizesincluding 2 scarves and a tie plus 5 Andy Lewis signed Cds from this forthcoming album.
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