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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 Weekly 33

Word Weekly 33

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Barry McIlheney and Matt Hall prepare for Christmas. What it's like to be on the front row, why short people can't win at gigs and why it's a mistake to dance to a drum solo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:0221/12/2007
Zepcast (Word Weekly Podcast #32)

Zepcast (Word Weekly Podcast #32)

It's the Zepcast!Our man Mark Ellen wetfoots it back from the O2 to deliver every last detail of what was really going on when Led Zeppelin played the most anticipated gig of the year. How they got on stage, what they were wearing, what they played, how they played it, what it all meant, what they're likely to do next and what Liam Gallagher thought of it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:4011/12/2007
Word Weekly 31

Word Weekly 31

Mark Ellen, Matt Hall, David Hepworth and special guest Jim White discuss what DVD's the Word reader might like for Christmas, how not to enjoy the hospitality on an Easyjet, and where to go clubbing in Mali.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2606/12/2007
Word Weekly 30

Word Weekly 30

From "...Englishmen giggling..." to "...he operated a crow...", encompassing Amy Winehouse, the mysterious ukulele fiends of old London town and a man who took miming to insane lengths. With David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:2627/11/2007
Word Weekly 29

Word Weekly 29

Mark Ellen, Matt Hall, Andrew Harrison and David Hepworth 'fess up about miming to records in their bedrooms, ponder the magical ability of rock stars to regrow their hair, and wonder if gigs should have a 'clapping section'. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:4620/11/2007
Word Weekly 28

Word Weekly 28

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Paul Du Noyer talk ukuleles once more, piano players who are only loved by their mothers, and why you should never roadie for Budgie.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:0613/11/2007
Word Weekly 27

Word Weekly 27

Ukulele action from Ellen, together with loads of stuff from the boards, and memories of seedy rented accommodation in north London sometime in the early seventies. To find out more go to www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:3806/11/2007
Word Weekly 26

Word Weekly 26

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall on goats for Christmas, why the kids do need an education actually, and is TV the new rock n' roll? www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:4631/10/2007
Word Weekly 25

Word Weekly 25

David, Mark, Rob and Matt discuss Ronnie Wood's autobiography, a rock 'What If?' and why Blind Faith wouldn't be welcome in our brave new world.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:3723/10/2007
Word Weekly 24

Word Weekly 24

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Andrew Collins and Matt Hall discuss Kenny Rogers's effect on the English rugby team, great live introductions and the one about Primal Scream and Luton Airport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:4317/10/2007
Word Weekly 23

Word Weekly 23

Brought to you in association with Ikon Films release "Once". Tell us which Irish band the film's star Glen Hansard is associated with and which song you never wish to hear from a busker again and the Gibson Epiphone guitar that Mark Ellen is "playing" can be yours. Answers to - [email protected]. Details at www.wordmagazine.co.uk/once Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:2409/10/2007
Word Weekly 22

Word Weekly 22

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Andrew Harrison on how not to DJ at a party, how much to pay for a Radiohead album and the saddest life in the history of pop. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:3002/10/2007
Word Weekly 21

Word Weekly 21

In which David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Rob Fitzpatrick talk James Brown's will, Eric Clapton's autobiography and Ozzy Osbourne's chickens. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:5026/09/2007
Word Weekly 20

Word Weekly 20

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Andrew Harrison read their fanmail and design their ideal record shop. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:5920/09/2007
Word Weekly 19

Word Weekly 19

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Jude Rogers ask 'what was Britney Spears doing?' at the VMA awards, continue collating the definitive list of records to clear a room, and hear a testimonial from a reader in Scotland explaining how the podcast banishes the worst of heebie jeebies. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:2312/09/2007
Word Weekly 18

Word Weekly 18

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall on unlistenable records, the enduring appeal of bootlegs and why the Rolling Stones should get a MOBO Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:4406/09/2007
Wordcast Best Of #1

Wordcast Best Of #1

Less a repeat, more a chance to meet up with old friends, and hopefully some new ones you missed first time round. Includes evidence of a worrying obsession with Jeremy Clarkeson, instructions on what not to do when swimming with sharks, and Mark Ellen's not very successful dinner date with Chrissie Hynde. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:5926/08/2007
The Word Weekly 17

The Word Weekly 17

In which David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall discuss the passing of Tony Wilson, the crap groups you like and the good ones you don't. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:2222/08/2007
Word Weekly 16

Word Weekly 16

David Hepworth and Mark Ellen talk to Jim Irvin, who reports back from what could be the most disastrous live show in the history of pop Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:1806/08/2007
Word Weekly 15

Word Weekly 15

Brought to you in association with the Rolling Stones "Biggest Bang" DVD, Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Paul Du Noyer discuss Charlie Watts's sock drawer, the least promising names for a rock star and the story of Van Morrison and the level crossing. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:2001/08/2007
Word Weekly 14

Word Weekly 14

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Barry McIlheney on double acts, rock oxymorons and the liberties that TV producers take Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:4217/07/2007
Word Weekly 13

Word Weekly 13

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Rob Fitzpatrick lounge around at Cornbury and raise a cinnamon twist to the memory of George Melly. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41:5409/07/2007
Word Weekly 12

Word Weekly 12

David Hepworth and Mark Ellen are joined by Andrew Collins to talk about the Concert for Diana, Prince's plan to give away his new album and the strange thing about the Spice Girls reunion. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:0804/07/2007
Word Weekly 11

Word Weekly 11

Glastonbury special with Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Jude Rogers reporting from the site while David Hepworth stays in the dry and wonders about Big Gigs Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:1925/06/2007
Word Weekly 10

Word Weekly 10

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth & Andrew Harrison contemplate George Michael's piano, famous people that we didn't recognise and the one about the rock star and the paté de foie gras. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:3718/06/2007
Word Weekly 9

Word Weekly 9

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Rob Fitzpatrick talk about the man we call Laughing Len, what makes a great rock and roll venues and one man's terrible Elvis Costello faux pas. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:4112/06/2007
Word Weekly 8

Word Weekly 8

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Andrew Harrison on Paris Hilton in chokey, DJs who pretend to play records, movie stars who can't sing and rock stars who can't act. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:4405/06/2007
Word Weekly 7

Word Weekly 7

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Jude Rogers sing the praises of vinyl, talk about failed comebacks and the etiquette of demo tapes while Nick Lowe is our first guest anecdotist. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:1230/05/2007
Word Weekly 6

Word Weekly 6

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Andrew Harrison see if they've got enough dosh to by EMI and contemplate the most expensive gig in the history of the world Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:3124/05/2007
Word Weekly 5

Word Weekly 5

Mark Ellen and David Hepworth talk to Trevor Dann about what - if anything - is the matter with music radio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:2715/05/2007
Word Weekly 4

Word Weekly 4

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Kerry Shale on Prince's curious plans for the Millennium Dome, the indecipherable Bob Dylan and the strange things boys do to pay tribute to their favourites. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:0709/05/2007
Word Podcast 3

Word Podcast 3

Neil Aspinall's extraordinary life with the Beatles, Rock Stars Kids and the story about Elton and the parachutists Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:0602/05/2007
Word Weekly 2

Word Weekly 2

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Andrew Harrison on great rock names, the strange tale of Van Morrison's harmonica and why Live Earth will not end global warming Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21:0125/04/2007
Word Weekly Podcast 1

Word Weekly Podcast 1

In the first weekly podcast from The Word, Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Andrew Harrison discuss summer festivals, the worst rock hacks' clichés and Mark talks about what it's like to deal with Phil Spector. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2418/04/2007
One-two-cast

One-two-cast

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Rob Fitzpatrick discuss the best and worst ways to start a show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:5907/03/2007