The James Kennedy Podcast

Gregor Gall is a professor of industrial relations and a hugely prolific writer with a focus on trade unionism, labour movements, left wing politics and music - particularly the role of music in shaping cultural ideas and rebellion. We chat about The Clash, the Redskins, Kneecap, Ed Sheeran, Rage Against the Machine and how our modern consumption of music and the advanced stage of neoliberalism has affected the nature of rebellious expression in music. His latest book, "Marxism in Music - Creating a communist contra-culture. The Redskins, rock’n’roll and revolution" can be found at:https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/marxism-in-music-9798765140918Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.comAnd check out my music page at: ‪‪‪‪‪https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficialJoin the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b The James Kennedy Podcast is a Society and Culture podcast hosted by musician and author, James Kennedy. Exploring the big questions around health, social issues, the arts, politics, mental health, the human condition and how to navigate this thing called life through casual conversations with scientists, activists, rock stars, philosophers and academics. Please subscribe, leave a rating and support the show.Please subscribe and leave a rating for the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men’s mental health is in crisis — but why do so many men still struggle to talk openly about how they feel?In this conversation, James Kennedy talks to Dr Peter Meades about men’s mental health, masculinity, why men still struggle to talk about their fears and vulnerabilities, how mental health manifests in the body, the pressures placed on men by society and some strategies to help you out of the storm and on your way to a happier you. Peters brilliant new book covers all of this and much more and can be found at:https://www.waterstones.com/book/im-fine-but-not-really/peter-meades/9781408783788 Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskenneyukMore about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.comAnd check out my music page at:‪‪‪‪ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cz7SfBAwZaCLN54GAMXX3Join the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Topics discussed: men’s mental health, male mental health, masculinity, men and emotions, male depression, anxiety, male loneliness, suicide, emotional vulnerability, men's wellbeing, men's emotional health, mental health awareness, social isolation, male identity, toxic masculinity, relationships, friendship and seeking helpPlease subscribe and leave a rating for the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prolific Welsh poet Patrick Jones joins the James Kennedy Podcast to talk about his powerful new collection of poems, inspired by his visit to Palestine called 'Antidotes to Dissolution'. We discuss the West Bank and the everyday reality for the people living there — and how poetry can give a voice to the voiceless and make sense of senselessness. Along the way we chat about Albert Camus, the Beat Poets Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, Patrick's influences and upbringing in the South Wales valleys town of Blackwood with his brother Nicky Wire from the Manic Street Preachers, Punk Rock, the Ed Sheeran / Macklemore debacle and Patrick gives a live reading of one of his poems. A wonderful conversation with a wonderful human. 'Antidotes to Dissolution' can be found at:https://www.parthianbooks.com/products/antidotes-to-dissolution-hardbackSubscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this messy thing called life.Support the podcast at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at: ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.comAnd check out my music page at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cz7SfBAwZaCLN54GAMXX3Join the newsletter at: https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8bPlease subscribe and leave a rating for the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, Russell Warfield joins the James Kennedy Podcast to discuss the recent history of the Green Party of England and Wales, Zack Polanski's extraordinary rise, the current Green surge and what the future holds for the party. We discuss the latest developments with the Labour Party, Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage, Reform UK and why the Green's might just be the only party who can truly reform the UK. Russell's latest book 'The Green Socialist - Zack Polanski and the Battle for Britains Future' is out on September 20th on Pluto Press. Get it here:https://www.plutobooks.com/product/the-green-socialistSubscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this messy thing called life. Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.comAnd check out my music page at: https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficialJoin the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Please subscribe and leave a rating for the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr David Cox is a neuroscientist and the author of the internationally best selling book, 'The Age Code' in which he shares the latest science-backed information on how the food we eat (and when we eat it) affects our body's internal aging and how we can change it for the better by making a few simple changes to our diet. In this fascinating and informative chat we discuss: geroscience, the gut microbiome, brain health, inflammation, biological aging, genetics, fibre, sugar, Omega 3, protein, fasting and much more. David gives simple tips for ways in which we can all eat our way to a longer, healthier life and most importantly, he answers the big question of why Keith Richards seems to be immortal. A super informative, wide-ranging conversation for anyone interested in the science of food, health, diet, losing weight, beating fatigue and living longer. David's book, 'The Age Code' can be found at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Are-What-Eat-Science/dp/0008708878Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this thing called life. Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.comJoin the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Please subscribe and leave a rating for the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.