Podcasts
Eddy teamed up with Nick Halkes in 2015 to produce and present Trailblazers podcast together. Think of it as Desert Island Discs for the dance music generation, where the people who blazed they trails in electronic music and club culture tell their life stories and soundtrack their lives with tunes they made or that inspired them.
It’s a legacy project to try and document this hugely important and culturally vital genre for future generations. Those that made it, those that signed it, those that played it…from Gary Numan to David Rodigan, Fatboy Slim to Paul Oakenfold, Goldie to Mary Anne Hobbs, you’ll hear some of the greatest stories ever told in dance music culture.
Eddy has also appeared as a guest on many podcasts, here are a few that he’s proud of.
Distraction Pieces by Scroobius Pip
In 2013 Eddy was the first guest on this huge and influential podcast to open up and deal directly with mental health. It’s a listener favourite that punches well above its weight.
Here’s a profound five-minute clip about opening up:
Here’s the whole thing:
2020 saw Eddy’s second appearance on this mental health podcast. “The most useful podcast I’ve ever done” said Eddy of this hour long delve into the relationship between your mental health and your diet, your gut microbiome, your relationship with nature and with social media.
Part 1: Recorded in 2019, when Eddy met Nick and Brad for the first time. This was recorded in Eddy’s home.
A fascinating music industry podcast where the host talks to Eddy and his childhood friend, producer Andy Strange: Andy worked under George Martin at Air Studios, working with the likes of INXS and Genesis and went on to produce Paolo Nutini and Robbie Williams. The subject of this podcast is how to achieve longevity in the business of music.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Beats And Pieces Podcast
Top Ten Things I’ve ever Eaten (DJ and Foodie eddyTM takes us through the ten best things he’s ever put in his mouth).
An Open Water Swimmer’s Podcast
In 2021 Eddy was asked to appear on the Open Water Swimmer’s podcast and talks about his growing up in Iran and his love of The Wim Hof method. “It was lovely to be asked about stuff outside of music and radio and to share a passion with such a kindred spirit”
