I Never Thought It Would Happen
Singer-songwriter Chris Difford (Squeeze) is joined by musical guests to talk about the highs and lows of their career in this new podcast from Help Musicians. Series 4 returns on Tuesday March 19th with James Blunt. Listen to our previous episodes now and find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S4 Ep6: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Sharleen Spiteri
Chris Difford is joined in this episode by Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer of the Glasgow band Texas, who've blended pop, rock and soul with huge success since their breakout single 'I Don't Want A…
00:43:43 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
S4 Ep5: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Jack Cochrane
With Chris Difford for another episode of his podcast is Jack Cochrane, frontman for the West Lothian four-piece, The Snuts, a guitar driven act citing The Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines as influ…
00:41:16 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
S4 Ep4: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Gabrielle
Singer-songwriter Gabrielle joins Chris to discuss her career as a music maker. The London born singer was a huge music fan growing up, loving the music she heard on the radio and TV from acts like W…
00:38:08 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
S4 Ep3: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Ron Sexsmith
On this episode of his podcast, Chris welcomes the Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith to talk about the fine art of music making.
Starting his music career in a band that couldn't really play, …
Starting his music career in a band that couldn't really play, …
00:51:25 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
S4 Ep2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Norah Jones
Joining Chris for a chat about the fine art of music making is the amazing Norah Jones, who's released a string of albums that have constantly surprised and delighted, and which have covered a lot of…
00:36:53 |
Tue 26 Mar 2024
S4 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - James Blunt
Chris Difford is back with his charming and insightful podcast series, 'I Never Thought It Would Happen'. In this first episode in the new series, Chris chats to the ever-excellent James Blunt.
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00:39:05 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
S4: Series 4 of 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford - is coming soon!
Series 4 of the hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford is back on March 19th. We return with a joyous and eclectic guest list from James Blunt to Wolfgang Van Halen. From No…
00:01:25 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
S3 Ep13: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Chris Robertson
Alongside Chris for a candid conversation about the fine art of music-making is Chris Robertson, lead singer and guitarist for Kentucky hard rockers Black Stone Cherry. The band formed in 2001 in the…
00:36:54 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
S3 Ep12: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Lauren Mayberry
Chris' guest on this episode is Lauren Mayberry, the vocalist of the critically acclaimed Scottish synth-pop act Chvrches. Ten years into their career, the band have already enjoyed an amazing ride s…
00:42:57 |
Mon 26 Jun 2023
S3 Ep11: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Olivia Dean
On this episode of his podcast Chris welcomes the exciting young singer Olivia Dean, an artist who is hugely influenced by Carol King, Paul Simon and Amy Winehouse.
Olivia was raised in a house wher…
Olivia was raised in a house wher…
00:42:40 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
S3 Ep10: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Andrew Lloyd Webber
For this episode of "I Never Thought It Would Happen" Chris is joined by musical theatre pioneer Andrew Lloyd Webber, a man The New York times called "the most commercially successful composer in his…
00:44:21 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
S3 Ep9: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Pauline Black
Alongside Chris this time is musical pioneer and stye icon, Pauline Black of the 2-Tone legends The Selecter. The Coventry ska band not only influenced many UK post-punk bands, but would also later h…
00:42:55 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
S3 Ep8: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Gavin Rossdale
Joining Chris this time is Gavin Rossdale, best known as frontman for the rock band Bush, a British group that managed to rack up millions of album sales in the American dominated grunge scene. He wa…
00:41:41 |
Mon 29 May 2023
S3 Ep7: I Never Thought It Would Happen - KT Tunstall
On this episode of his podcast Chris welcomes back singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. When Chris last spoke with KT two years ago, her future as a musician looked bleak, given she was suffering from seve…
00:39:52 |
Mon 22 May 2023
S3 Ep6: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Kevin Rowland
For this episode Chris is joined by Kevin Rowland, frontman for Dexy's Midnight Runners, one of Britain's most distinctive bands. Having emerged out of the post-punk scene, Dexy's created a unique bl…
00:44:40 |
Mon 15 May 2023
S3 Ep5: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Skin
Joining Chris for the latest episode of the Help Musicians podcast is Skin, front woman for the British alternative band Skunk Anansie, and also a solo artist and globally renowned DJ. When Skunk Ana…
00:44:13 |
Mon 08 May 2023
S3 Ep4: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Henry Rollins
Chris’ guest in this episode is the polymath Henry Rollins. Punk records and live shows in Washington DC galvanised Henry to head out on the road and forge a hugely diverse career. He sang with punk …
00:49:47 |
Mon 01 May 2023
S3 Ep3: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Lemar
In this episode, Chris talks to the singer-songwriter Lemar who was first introduced to music fans via the BBC television show Fame Academy. Following his successful appearance there came a string of…
00:39:28 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
S3 Ep2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Joan Armatrading
Joining Chris in this podcast is one of Britain’s greatest and most unique singer-songwriters, Joan Armatrading, who’s also a skilled guitarist with a spine-tingling voice. She released her first alb…
00:36:54 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
S3 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Kelly Jones
To kick off series three of I Never Thought It Would Happen, Chris Difford is joined by Kelly Jones, singer, songwriter and guitarist for Welsh stadium rockers Stereophonics. The band released their …
00:40:26 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
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