Alex Cox is a British film director, screenwriter, and actor. Cox is best known for his work in the punk and independent film movements. One of his most notable films is "Repo Man" (1984), a cult classic that blends science fiction and black comedy. Cox's other notable works include "Sid and Nancy" (1986), a biographical film about the relationship between punk rock musician Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, "Walker" (1987), a historical drama about American mercenary William Walker and the cult western "Straight To Hell" which featured The Pogues, Nick Cave and Joe Strummer. Cox was also the presenter of the weekly BBC show "Moviedrome" which was a must watch for any cinephile. Aside from his filmmaking career, Alex Cox has taught film at various institutions and has written numerous books on cinema. Let Christy Take It bring you Alex Cox. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft. Please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

Dennis Locorriere, the legendary lead vocalist and guitarist of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, has etched his name into the annals of music history with a voice that is both distinctive and timeless. Born with the gift of a soulful, emotive delivery, Locorriere became the voice behind some of the band's most iconic hits, including the poignant "Sylvia's Mother" and the chart toppers "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman", "Sexy Eyes" and a cover of the Sam Cook classic "Only 16". We discuss the origins of the band and working with the legendary Shel Silverstein. Special Thanks to Colin and Ronan Meagher for lining up the interview. Let Christy Take It bring you Dennis Locorriere. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft. Please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

We are joined by the iconic Suzi Quatro. Suzi and her trademark leather jump suit, big bass guitar and a back catalogue of classic hits is a rock icon. We discuss her formative years, discovering Elvis and preforming with her sisters in the band " The Pleasurer Seekers" who would evolve into the group "Cradle" where Suzi was spotted preforming by the producer Mickie Most who encouraged Suzi to move to the UK from her native Detroit. The 1973 single "Can the Can" propelled Suzi to number one in the UK and Australia. Global chart toppers and concerts would follow and after almost 60 years in music Suzi is still rocking concert venues and has just released her latest album "Face to Face" which is a collaboration with K T Tunstall. Let Christy Take It bring you Suzi Quatro. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft. Please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

On this week's episode we are joined by English musician, producer and songwriter Nick Van Eede. The decade of the eighties threw up a host of timeless tunes and Nick and his band Cutting Crew certainly contributed to this with the classic "I Just Died In Your Arms" which was a global chart topper. We discuss the impact of this song on the band many dubbed an overnight success. However Nick had years of touring with bands such as Slade, Hot Chocolate and David Essex before forming Cutting Crew in the mid-'80s with Kevin Scott MacMichael, Colin Farley and Martin Beadle recording three albums, Broadcast, The Scattering, and Compus Mentus, before the group broke up in 1993. Cutting Crew reformed after a brief hiatus minus MacMichael who sadly passed away. They continue to record and play live across Europe and the USA. Let Christy Take It bring you Nick Van Eede. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft. Please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

Stephen Tobolowsky is an American actor who has graced the stage, cinema and television with over 200 appearances in movies and TV shows. Stephen's CV is impressive and varied playing such rolls as Ned Ryerson in the classic Groundhog Day, Clayton Townley in the incredible Mississippi Burning, Sammy Jankis in Christopher Nolans stunning Memento and being pursued by Stephen Segal in The Glimmer man. Stephen tells us the stories behind all these movies and just how he convinced Mr Segal to kill him in The Glimmer man finale. The list of Stephen's credits is massive in both Film and TV and we were delighted to get to chat with a true Hollywood legend. Let Christy Take It bring you Stephen Tobolowsky. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

Damon Minchella is a base player who was a member of the band Ocean Colour Scene for 14 years. The band were one of the biggest of the Brit Pop era and sold millions of records scoring five top ten albums and 15 top 20 singles. When Damon left the band he would go on to play in Paul Weller’s band, racking up equally impressive chart stats and playing live across the world. Damon's reputation as one of the UK’s most talented bassists saw him in much in demand playing live or in the studio with greats as Paul McCartney, The Who, Jimmy Page, Doctor John, Paolo Nutini, Amy Winehouse, Richard Ashcroft and Oasis. Not happy with being a top musician Damon was course leader of the BA Popular Music degree at the University of South Wales. Let Christy Take It bring you Damon Minchella. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

Liam Ó Maonlaí is a founding member of the Irish band Hothouse Flowers. Liam blends an eclectic mix of folk, blues, gospel, soul, rock, and more with his amazing vocals and an array of instrumental mastery from piano to flute, harmonica to bodhran. Liam formed the Hothouse Flowers in 1985, cutting their teeth busking on the streets of Dublin their reputation grew and soon they would sign to U2 label, Mother Records, releasing the single "Love Don't Work This Way". The first album “People” would be released through London Records and was hugely successful with the global hit “Don’t Go” which the band played at the interval at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest propelling the band across the world. Let Christy Take It are proud to bring you Liam Ó Maonlaī Thanks to our sponsor Irish woodcraft please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie If you enjoy our episodes please like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Photo credit- Kieran @ Gignoise

On this week’s episode we are joined by Andy Cairns who is the singer, songwriter and guitarist of Therapy? Formed in 1989 in Northern Ireland Therapy? are an alternative rock band who quickly gained a cult following for their live performances and cleverly crafted songs in the early 90’s. Their debut album, Nurse, would see the band get recognition in Ireland and the UK but it was the 1994 follow-up album, Troublegum, that truly set the group on the path to global success. Therapys? New album, Hard Cold Fire has been released to glowing reviews.  Let Christy Take It bring you Andy Cairns We would like to thanks to Haris at Marshall Records for his help in arranging the interview and to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft, check them out at ⁠https://irishwoodcraft.ie If you enjoy our show please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts

John Parr is a Grammy-nominated English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who hit it big in the mid-'80s with a pair of chart-topping singles, Naughty Naughty and the iconic St. Elmo's Fire from the 1985 classic movie of the same name. We discuss the inspiration behind the writing of St. Elmo's Fire and how it generated millions for charity. Parr also contributed songs to other films, including Three Men and a Baby, Near Dark, and the Running Man. John has just released a new drama, documentary "Unconquered" which tells the story of two solders who were severely injured. It follows their incredible journey out of the darkness through the love of family, the bond of brotherhood and their shared passion….Sport. John is still performing concerts and at the release of this episode was preparing for his appearance at the Forever Young festival in Ireland. Let Christy Take It bring you John Parr. Thanks to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft, check them out at ⁠https://irishwoodcraft.ie

On this week’s episode we are joined by Sharon Alston. When the Forever Young Festivals began in 2019 it gave Irish retro music fans a chance to spend the weekend in the company of the top music acts from the 80’s and 90's. We wanted to find out just what it takes to run an event on this scale so who better to talk to than the lady that had the brainwave to run a retro festival. Sharon is the driving force behind the festival that occurs just outside of Dublin, in the beautiful location of Palmerston House, Naas, every July. We discuss the difficulties and hard work in establishing the festival and how Sharon managed to attract top acts to Naas.    Let Christy Take It are proud to bring you Sharon Alston Thanks to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft, check them out at ⁠https://irishwoodcraft.ie