The Giant Pod with Andy Wrintmore
Welcome to The Giant Pod.
Andy Wrintmore, our gentle giant host stands at a very impressive 6' 9". In his adventures as a hardcore drummer and Mayor of Frome, Andy has met some incredible people and had some incredible conversations. It's about time these were put down on tape.
So the Giant Pod was born. Come and be a fly on the wall with some amazing freewheeling conversation with people from all walks of life. Musicians, Artists, Beekeepers, Filmmakers, Authors and more. New episodes drop every Thursday.
From episode #37 onwards, an HD video version of the podcast is available on YouTube
Get in touch at [email protected], or follow Andy on Instagram at @andy_tgp.
Podcast production by Harry Williams.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 72
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
#26 NICK WILTON: A Life in Bands, Developing Professionalism in Music, and the Great Industry Crash of 2008
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This podcast episode features a freewheeling chat between Andy and the wickedly talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, Nick Wilton. Nick …
#25 JULIAN HIGHT: Writing Britain's Ancient Forests, Travelling for Trees, and Punk Rock Activism
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On this episode Andy sits down virtually with author, musician & tree specialist Julian Hight. Julian has travelled all around the world and picked up some…
#24 RACHEL HAUGHEY: Events Production, The 2007 Led Zeppelin Reuinion, Founding the Youth Production Network
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Joining Andy on this episode is events & production powerhouse Rachel Haughey. This wide ranging conversation touches on rave culture, music festivals, pro…
#23 ANITA COLLIER: London's Swinging 60s, Russian Black Markets, Philosophies on Trust, Being the Mayor of a Locked Down Town
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This weeks episode features a conversation with the Mayor of Frome, Anita Collier. Andy & Anita discuss all things mayoral and explore the dynamic between …
#22B JAKE BLACKMORE (2/2): Binbag Wisdom - Crud Life: Track by Track Commentary
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Part 2 of the conversation with Jake Blackmoore features a track by track breakdown of Binbag Wisdoms latest release Crud Life. Jake talks us through the l…
#22A JAKE BLACKMORE (1/2): Writing and Touring as an Independent Artist, Male Vulnerability and The Journey of Self Improvement
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This weeks guest is the tremendously powerful Jake Blackmore aka MC Binbags from Binbag Wisdom. Andy & Jake go way back and have a meandering freewheeling …
#21 RICH WILSON: Insane in The Men Brain, Life as a Road Comic, ADHD & Men's Mental Health (ft. Jayde Adams)
Welcome back to The Giant Pod with Andy Wrintmore.
To kick off season 2 we are joined by podcaster, radio host and comedian Rich Wilson. Rich and Andy have a joyous freewheeling conversation covering…
ALBERT SCHREINER MEGAPOD w/ COLE HENLEY
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Something a little different for this episode. Andy is joined by archaeologist, web designer, historian and graphic novelist Cole Henley. Cole & Andy do a …
INAUGURATION SPECIAL
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In this very special bonus episode Andy is joined by returning guests and honorary Giant Pod US correspondents, Will Angeloro and John Nelson, for a freewh…
#20 JORDAN GRAY: The Voice UK, Writing and Performing Comedy, Gender Reassignment on Reality TV
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Joining Andy on this episode is the great and powerful Jordan Gray. Jordan tells us all about her incredible journey in the worlds of comedy and music, incl…
#19 ASHLEY THOMPSON: Behind The Scenes on Netflix 'American BBQ Showdown', The History of BBQ, and Big Worm's Legacy
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This episode is presented in tribute to Jeremy 'Big Worm' Murphy.
Joining Andy this week is American Barbecue Showdown fan-favourite, Ashley Thompson. Ashle…
#18 STEVE SWALES: Madame Tussaud’s Millimetre Man - Sculpting Political Figures, Royalty, and the Pop Culture Icons of Our Time
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Joining Andy in this week's pod is Sculptor, Steve Swales. Steve talks all about getting his start, his 30 year career at Madame Tussauds, the tools & tech…
GIANT XMAS 2020
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This episode is a shorter solo episode featuring a 2020 roundup, film and music recommendations, some festive messages and more. The intro music is now pl…
#17 DR SUZI GAGE: Say Why to Drugs, Scroobius Pip, and the Role of Psychedelics in Music
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Joining Andy on this episode is psychologist, epidemiologist, lecturer, podcaster & author Dr Suzi Gage. Suzi discusses her podcast and accompanying book '…
#16 JAMES BARTHOLOMEW: Beekeeping - Nurturing the Ancient Symbiosis of Mankind and Bees
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Joining Andy in The Giant Pod this week is Photographer & Beekeeper, James Bartholomew. James talks about all things bees; including the incredible behavio…
#15 JOHN NELSON: 30 Years of Conflict Resolution in Africa and South-East Asia
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Joining Andy this week is conservation, humanitarian and conflict resolution expert John Nelson. John talks about his work that has taken him all around th…
#14 TOM MCEWAN: Master Goldsmith to the Stars, Soho's Art Scene, The Groucho Club
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Joining Andy on this episode is Craftsman, Jeweller and Master Goldsmith, Tom McEwan. Tom talks about getting his start in the bustling art scene of Soho, …
#13B STU WHIFFEN (2/2): Quickfire Music Roundup
Part 2 of the conversation with Stu Whiffen.
This episode features mainly music chat, centering around Stu's quickfire responses to a stack of Andy's prompt CDs. Genre, taste and road stories await wi…
#13A STU WHIFFEN (1/2): Podcasting on The Distraction Pieces Network, Men's Mental Health, Alternative Club Culture Through the Decades
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Joining Andy on this special 2 parter episode is podcast legend and club promoter, Stu Whiffen. Stu talks about The Pink Toothbrush venue and the documenta…
#12 GINNY ADAMS: Changing Lives Through Character Comedy
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Andy's guest this week is comedy performer, fitness instructor, and character act Ginny Adams aka Cheryl Sprinkler. Ginny talks about overcoming your own pa…