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The Eras Podcast

Get to know the music and moments that have made your favourite artists who they are today. Expect in-depth and unfiltered conversations, hosted by award-winning music broadcaster Abbie McCarthy.

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
52 minutes
Episodes
24
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Sigrid - playing the king, heartbreak and the ultimate pop formula

Sigrid - playing the king, heartbreak and the ultimate pop formula

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Norwegian popstar Sigrid, ahead of the release of her most accomplished album to date ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say’. 


Abbie and Sigrid chat about the co…

01:00:47  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes

Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes

Abbie McCarthy welcomes one of Australia's most exciting exports, indie-rock duo Royel Otis, to get all the details on their latest album 'hickey' and their other defining moments. 


In this episode Ab…

00:45:17  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
Nova Twins - syncing dreams, an underdog mentality & early fan Tom Morello

Nova Twins - syncing dreams, an underdog mentality & early fan Tom Morello

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with rock band Nova Twins about their upcoming new album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’ and their other defining moments so far.


In this episode Abbie and Nova Twins discuss br…

00:55:06  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
Joy Crookes - South London, remaining honest & anti-perfectionism

Joy Crookes - South London, remaining honest & anti-perfectionism

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer, songwriter & storyteller Joy Crookes to discuss her forthcoming second album 'Juniper' and her other eras thus far. 


In this episode Abbie and Joy discuss identit…

00:50:45  |   Sun 27 Jul 2025
Rebecca Lucy Taylor - visionary songwriting, the Self Esteem trilogy and a Madonna surprise

Rebecca Lucy Taylor - visionary songwriting, the Self Esteem trilogy and a Madonna surprise

Abbie McCarthy is joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, deep diving into the Ivor Novello winning artist’s rise to success from a grassroots artist touring small venues, to a critically accl…

01:02:58  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran

Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot ahead of the release of his second album 'Little Dreaming'.


Cian and Abbie also discuss his other eras and definining moment…

00:48:27  |   Sun 25 May 2025
Luke Pritchard (The Kooks) - rockstar training. iconic curls and evolving

Luke Pritchard (The Kooks) - rockstar training. iconic curls and evolving

Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with Luke Pritchard, the frontman of indie greats The Kooks to get the details of their latest album 'Never/Know' and the other pivotal moments in their two decades as a…

00:52:36  |   Sun 11 May 2025
Sam Ryder - a life-changing surfing accident, punk energy and frontier soul

Sam Ryder - a life-changing surfing accident, punk energy and frontier soul

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singing sensation Sam Ryder to find out more about his new music and other defining moments so far. 


In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his early days performing …

01:16:43  |   Sun 27 Apr 2025
Glass Animals - honest songwriting, conjuring thunder & fear of cows

Glass Animals - honest songwriting, conjuring thunder & fear of cows

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Dave Bayley, the frontman of critically acclaimed band Glass Animals to get all the details on their latest album 'I Love You So F***ing Much' and their other e…

01:01:31  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
Tom Walker - overnight success, falling back in love with music & service stations

Tom Walker - overnight success, falling back in love with music & service stations

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer songwriter Tom Walker to chat indepth about his latest album 'I Am' and his other eras to date.


In this episode Tom and Abbie discuss developing his singing voice,…

00:52:19  |   Sun 13 Oct 2024
Pale Waves - queer celebration, maturing musically & a broken back

Pale Waves - queer celebration, maturing musically & a broken back

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Heather Baron-Gracie, the lead singer of Manchester band Pale Waves to delve into the band's latest album 'Smitten' and their other eras so far.


In this conversation Heat…

00:46:53  |   Sun 29 Sep 2024
Nina Nesbitt - being a label boss, manifesting & bad karaoke

Nina Nesbitt - being a label boss, manifesting & bad karaoke

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Scottish singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt about her latest album 'Mountain Music' and her other eras so far.


In this conversation Nina and Abbie discuss Nina being cham…

00:55:16  |   Sun 22 Sep 2024
Shygirl - collaborating with friends, Club Shy and sword swallowing

Shygirl - collaborating with friends, Club Shy and sword swallowing

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Shygirl ahead of her supporting Charli xcx on the BRAT tour and they get into all the moments that have made her the artist and performer she is today.


In this conversati…

00:50:29  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
Sam Tompkins - vulnerability, busking acapella & breakfast with Bieber

Sam Tompkins - vulnerability, busking acapella & breakfast with Bieber

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Brighton singer songwriter Sam Tompkins to get the low down on his debut album 'hi, my name is insecure' and his other eras to date. 


In this conversation Sam and Abb…

01:01:08  |   Sun 08 Sep 2024
Orla Gartland - going HD, collaborating with Declan McKenna & the band FIZZ

Orla Gartland - going HD, collaborating with Declan McKenna & the band FIZZ

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Irish rising star Orla Gartland to get all the details on her forthcoming album 'Everybody Needs A Hero' and her other eras to date.


In this conversation Orla and Abbie d…

00:56:23  |   Sun 01 Sep 2024
Blossoms - Stockport, pints with Rick Astley and longevity

Blossoms - Stockport, pints with Rick Astley and longevity

Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with indie stars Tom Ogden & Joe Donovan from Blossoms to delve into their latest album 'Gary' and the other eras in their decade together as a band.


In this conversation…

01:04:03  |   Sun 04 Aug 2024
Hak Baker - channeling emotion, misfits & hero Pete Doherty

Hak Baker - channeling emotion, misfits & hero Pete Doherty

Abbie McCarthy sits down with East End singer songwriter Hak Baker to find out more about his relationship with music, debut album 'Worlds End FM' and other eras so far.


In this conversation Hak and A…

00:46:41  |   Sun 28 Jul 2024
Remi Wolf - creating instinctively, throwing parties & bonding with Paramore

Remi Wolf - creating instinctively, throwing parties & bonding with Paramore

Abbie McCarthy chats to Remi Wolf, live from Rough Trade East in London. They delve into her second album ‘Big Ideas' and her other eras so far.


In this conversation Remi and Abbie discuss choosing mu…

00:42:28  |   Sun 21 Jul 2024
Bradley Simpson - getting personal, chicken wings & Paul McCartney's guitar

Bradley Simpson - getting personal, chicken wings & Paul McCartney's guitar

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Bradley Simpson to discuss his new chapter as a solo artist, writing in a more personal way than ever before and letting the fans pick the singles. 


In this conversation …

00:55:03  |   Sun 14 Jul 2024
Hard Life - making music without expectation, getting sued & jacket potatoes

Hard Life - making music without expectation, getting sued & jacket potatoes

Abbie McCarthy chats to Murray from Hard Life (fka Easy Life) about their highly publicised lawsuit, new band name and plans for this next chapter.  


In this conversation Murray and Abbie discuss the …

00:58:05  |   Sun 07 Jul 2024
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