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Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold
Mark Ellen and David Hepworth have been talking about and writing about music together and individually for a collective eighty years in magazines like Smash Hits, Mojo and The Word and on radio and TV programmes like "Rock On", "Whistle Test" and VH-1.Over thirteen years ago, when working on the late magazine The Word, they began producing podcasts. Some listeners have been kind enough to say these have been very special to them. When the magazine folded in 2012 they kept the spirit of those podcasts alive in regular Word In Your Ear evenings in which they spoke to musicians and authors in front of an audience. Over these years they've produced hundreds of hours of material. As of the Current Unpleasantness of 2020, they've produced yet hundreds of hours more with a little help from guests kind enough to digitally show them around their attics such as Danny Baker, Andy Partridge, Sir Tim Rice and Mark Lewisohn. For the full span of the Word In Your Ear world, visit wiyelondon.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Word Podcast 82 - Amy loses a contact lens

Word Podcast 82 - Amy loses a contact lens

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on the history of applause, the lonesome death of William Zantzinger and the remaking of Minder. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:4216/01/2009
Word Podcast 81

Word Podcast 81

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall treat an enthralled nation to the details of what they did on Christmas Day, how they wish they had a Christmas like Paul Weller's, Gwyneth Paltrow's top diet tips, a key lesson about parenthood, whether we would buy insurance from Iggy Pop and the things that the British are good at apart from soldiering, tailoring and character acting. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:5707/01/2009
The Word's Hidden Track

The Word's Hidden Track

Editor Mark Ellen and his ukulele make late bid for Christmas number one. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:2430/12/2008
The Word Christmas Podcast 2008

The Word Christmas Podcast 2008

This brief 'cast was recorded live at the office Christmas Party and features members of the editorial team revealing what was in Secret Santa's sack. Merry Christmas. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05:0323/12/2008
The 80th Birthday of the Word Podcast

The 80th Birthday of the Word Podcast

In honour of which David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall mislay their glasses, lose their train of thought, repeat themselves and let the irascible side of their natures rip. This podcast is also known as "do you want a biscuit?" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:4317/12/2008
Word Podcast 78

Word Podcast 78

David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall on: why Jerry Dammers is not joining the Specials reunion and what you should watch after "The Wire". Plus Arwa Haider on learning about Britain through 70s sitcoms. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:0711/12/2008
Word Podcast 77

Word Podcast 77

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall welcome Jude Rogers to talk about: Michael Jackson's bank account, how monkeys talk, what Bono is buying Brian Eno for Christmas, the startling mediocrity of Simon Cowell and what it's like to share an elevator with Bubbles. This podcast features a cameo appearance from Janet with some toast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:2126/11/2008
Word Podcast 76

Word Podcast 76

David Hepworth, Barry Mclheney and Matt Hall on Big Bill Broonzy in Belfast, the year 1972 in gigs, Brian Eno and the Singing Postman, Kanye West versus Leonard Cohen at the O2, your thoughts on Prog, the Enid at the Marquee, Reg Varney's real claim to fame, what Martina Navratilova is doing on "I'm A Celebrity...", the dirty secret of Stephen Fry's cab and finally have a guess how much money big TV stars are getting paid. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:0920/11/2008
Word Podcast 75

Word Podcast 75

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on listening to Prog Rock in your living room, the late Mitch Mitchell, the people who have strangely not been given a Brit and boiling an egg on the San Andreas fault. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:3414/11/2008
Word Podcast 74

Word Podcast 74

David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall on: what's going to happen at Obama's inauguration, what it's like to "jam" with Earl Slick and how to get from 1 to 106 in band names. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:2606/11/2008
Word Podcast 73

Word Podcast 73

Andrew Collins, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall on Manuelgate, the search for a band whose name contains every number between 1 and 100 and more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:3629/10/2008
Word Podcast 72

Word Podcast 72

David Hepworth and Matt Hall with Jonathon Green, the editor of the Chambers Dictionary of Slang. If you think you might be in any way offended by the ripeness of the language used in this podcast, please don't listen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3424/10/2008
Word podcast 71

Word podcast 71

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on: why Ringo won't sign, how to pass yourself off in the Mob, premiership footballers who look like characters in "The Wire", members of bands who did nothing and Graeme Thomson's book about death in popular song. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:2516/10/2008
Word Podcast 70

Word Podcast 70

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall read your mail re: quadraphonic, eight-track, Hollywood stars using cheap hair colour and the dumbest things in entertainment. Plus: how Peter Mandelson got out of listening to one of Mark Ellen's stories. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:5709/10/2008
Podcast 69

Podcast 69

David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall on: sons and daughters of Grantham, the madness of the eight-track tape, great local radio disasters, the joy of hearing unmixed session recordings and the morality of forcing a senior citizen to listen to Ten Years After. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:1402/10/2008
Word Podcast 68

Word Podcast 68

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on Rick Wright and other musicians who didn't get their fair share of credit, a brilliant TV film about pre-adolescent heavy metal and Mark's early adventures as a pop video extra. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:2218/09/2008
Word Podcast 67

Word Podcast 67

David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall attempt to define music, ponder the rights and wrongs of pop music at funerals and wonder whether all fans are nutcases. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:5909/09/2008
Word Podcast 66

Word Podcast 66

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall report on their holidays, remember the Olympics and wonder about the connections between the Beatles and the Space Race. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:4802/09/2008
Word podcast 65

Word podcast 65

In which the "Indie Professor", Dr Wendy Fonarow, talks to David Hepworth and Matt Hall about "audience zones", guest list checking, backstage pass-wearing and many other aspects of the highly ritualised world of indie. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:4601/08/2008
Word Podcast 64

Word Podcast 64

Martin Fry joins Mark Ellen and David Hepworth to talk about 80s production techniques, the bitter antipathy in the "Top Of The Pops" Green Room back in the day, his new album "Traffic" and who exactly he should expect to meet when his wife takes him to the Cartier Polo this weekend. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41:3223/07/2008
Word Podcast 63 - Two Drummers Chatting

Word Podcast 63 - Two Drummers Chatting

David Hepworth talks to Mathew Priest from Dodgy and Maurice Bacon from the Love Affair about their plans to right ancient wrongs on behalf of the drumming fraternity. Warning: contains paradiddles.http://www.twodrummers.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:2615/07/2008
Word Podcast 62

Word Podcast 62

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on new rules for festivals, the wonders of the Album Cover Atlas, ideas for the Hard Rock Park and the slight return of the HORA Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:4309/07/2008
Glastonbury Podcast! with extra crackle!

Glastonbury Podcast! with extra crackle!

Andrew Harrison, Kate Mossman, Mark Ellen and Caitlin Moran report from the site. They're having a good time so listen round the crackle. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1828/06/2008
Word Podcast 60

Word Podcast 60

David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Rob Fitzpatrick on what Google has done to our memories, having your picture taken with a rock star, lunchtime showcases in strip clubs, being up to here with Stuff, why we don't want the bonus track and naming streets after rock stars. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:4825/06/2008
Word Podcast 59

Word Podcast 59

In which Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall talk about Chris Martin's interview flounce, how girls can make any instrument attractive, how you can't retire in pop, the disappearance of John Deacon and Dostoevsky in pop. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:3818/06/2008
Word Podcast 58

Word Podcast 58

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on the smallest groups in rock, musical ringtones, Bob Dylan's paintings and the nightmare of broken broadband.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:1011/06/2008
Word Podcast 57

Word Podcast 57

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on how the late, great Bo Diddley invented rock and roll, soul legends living in British provincial towns, Amy Winehouse's embarrassment in Rio and the more controversial lyrics of Rolf Harris. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:5103/06/2008
Word Podcast 56

Word Podcast 56

David Hepworth, Paul Du Noyer, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall on the great Eurovision debate, the inventor of the mobile disco and the great days of Woolworths. Plus Ron and Russell Mael talk to Andrew Harrison about the challenges of doing "a season" of your own work. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0228/05/2008
Word Podcast 55

Word Podcast 55

Mark Vidler of Go Home Productions lets us in on the secrets of the mash-up; Andrew Harrison, Matt Hall and David Hepworth discuss Paul Weller and private education, the Amy Winemouse video and the bizarre things we found on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:2219/05/2008
Word Podcast 54

Word Podcast 54

Kate Mossman reports back from the N'awlins Jazz and Heritage Festival, Hugh Phillimore of Cornbury explains why you wouldn't want to run your own festival and Mark Ellen is left reeling after a close encounter with Jonathan Richman. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:2414/05/2008
Word Podcast 53

Word Podcast 53

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall discuss the impossibilty of bad behaviour in the age of the phonecam, truly anal ways of cataloguing your records, the real reason that actors don't come out in Hollywood and Andrew's Radiohead feature.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:1507/05/2008
Word Podcast 52

Word Podcast 52

Clare Grogan joins David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall to talk about: what it's like to be inside a cake on stage at Wembley, the sad loss of Humphrey Lyttelton, what the stagehands thought of Tommy Steele and what to do if your daughter says "Daddy work, Mummy wine". Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:4229/04/2008
The Word Podcast 51

The Word Podcast 51

Andrew Collins, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Fraser Lewry on being a heavy metal teenager, the magic of "Gavin and Stacey", hacking Mark Ellen's Wikipedia entry and how to see 50 species of bird in a day. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:2623/04/2008
Word Podcast number 50!

Word Podcast number 50!

In which David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall discuss Wikipedia with Steve Bowbrick. Plus rock stars who look like old lesbians, Bjork live and the Chinese representative at the World Music Awards. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:1016/04/2008
Word Podcast 49

Word Podcast 49

The things Arthur Brown could do with the brazier on his head, the genius of "Gavin & Stacey", the prissiness of indieboys and the sexual discoveries of James Brown - all chewed over by Jude Rogers, Mark Ellen, Matt Hall and David Hepworth.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:0508/04/2008
Word Podcast 48

Word Podcast 48

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall talks about the ticketing controversy with writer James Medd and Joe Cohen of seatwave.com; the squad system of rock bands; the inaccurate chording of Keith Richards; the God-like genius of Bernard Cribbins; the correct spelling of Shakespear's Sister; and the hunting and gathering role of Digital Dad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:1101/04/2008
Word Podcast 47

Word Podcast 47

Danny Goffey and Gaz Coombes of Supergrass talk to Mark Ellen and David Hepworth on the eve of the release of "Diamond Hoo Ha". Includes: the difference between busking and begging, the importance of a right hand man and studios you can only get to by boat. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:1325/03/2008
Word Podcast 46

Word Podcast 46

In which David Hepworth. Matt Hall and Mark Ellen are joined by Chris Difford to talk about DJ-ing in pubs, tunes on TV ads, songwriting summer schools, the new Word tee shirts and "The Last Temptation Of Chris".www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:5219/03/2008
Word Weekly 45

Word Weekly 45

In which Mark Ellen and Rob Fitzpatrick talk to John Niven about the vicious, mad world of the a&r man as depicted in his new book "Kill Your Friends". Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:1611/03/2008
Word Weekly 44

Word Weekly 44

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Kate Mossman and Matt Hall argue about whether you need to listen to records to review them and tell some brilliant jokes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:2503/03/2008
Word Podcast 43

Word Podcast 43

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Tom Whitwell explore the secrets of the click track, Autotune and Pro Tools to work out why records sound the way they do, talk about the groups they thought would make it but didn't and tell the one about the dead man who helped Madonna write a hit. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:1926/02/2008
Word Podcast 42 (the Brits)

Word Podcast 42 (the Brits)

9.30 the morning after the Brits - Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Rob Fitzpatrick take apart the annual prize giving. Contains strong feelings. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:5321/02/2008
Word podcast 41

Word podcast 41

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall invite their country cousin John Naughton to speculate about why people insist on shooting pop records into space, which was the swearingest show in TV history and what it's like to take a rock star out for dinner on Valentine's Day.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:5013/02/2008
Word podcast 40

Word podcast 40

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Matt Hall and Rob Fitzpatrick on tidy beards in show business, the Great Steve Harley Speech incident, John Martyn's powerful thirst and Phil Collins and the interior decorator. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:3907/02/2008
Word Podcast 39

Word Podcast 39

Andrew Harrison, Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall talk about Morrissey's throat and the death of celebrity, the pioneering days of the UB40 fan club, the irritating sound of Alex James first thing in the morning and why rock stars can't make speeches.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:4031/01/2008
Word Podcast 38

Word Podcast 38

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall discuss the record players their parents had, white men in reggae, old codgers in bands and Wreckless Eric's only item of furniture. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3124/01/2008
The Word Weekly Podcast 37

The Word Weekly Podcast 37

Mark Ellen, Andrew Collins, Matt Hall and David Hepworth talk about the future of EMI, the merchandising of books and disguising yourself as a member of Carter USM in order to gain sexual favours - after necking half a can of an energy drink. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:3516/01/2008
Word Weekly Podcast 36

Word Weekly Podcast 36

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Trevor Dann on Elvis's birthday, Michael Jackson at Fulham and why radio plays the music it does.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:1809/01/2008
The best of the HORA

The best of the HORA

Like everybody else we fill up our New Year's schedules with repeats: here we present a handful of our favourite apocryphal rock anecdotes, featuring Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Elton and more.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:2030/12/2007
Live from the Word office party!

Live from the Word office party!

The only media organisation to podcast on Christmas Day brings you this brief, alcohol-laced missive from the Word Christmas party. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07:5624/12/2007