The Camden New Journal Podcast

23/05/2021

Yes, it actually happened. They managed to get into the abandoned embassy and a "nonplussed" Home Office had no idea what to do.

Asked in this week's episode of The CNJ Pod if this could happen today, Dave Tomlin says: "No."

This ability to squat was really a moment in time, a part of the counter-culture of the time.

22/05/2021

The wall murals in the Cambodian embassy where Dave Tomlin lived for 15 years alongside other squatters and artists

Check out this week's episode now.

21/05/2021

Episode 11 with Dave Tomlin, who squatted in the Cambodian Embassy for 15 years, is out now!!

Head to The Camden New Journal Podcast on your podcast player and remember to subscribe.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1632238/8556049-dave-tomlin-the-cambodian-embassy.mp3?download=true

30/04/2021

Ep #10 - Ecologist and birdwatcher Dr Jeff Waage takes host Dan Carrier on an early morning walk across Hamstead Heath to listen to the dawn chorus

Hear birdsong, and about how to save the Heath's wildlife, and from Alan: who they bump into as he is on the way to feed his pet crows.

Tune in on Castbox, Apple Podcasts, Google and many more.

24/04/2021

The moment David Rodigan recalls meeting Bob Marley on the stairs in Island Records in 1980 - after which he got the world exclusive of playing Could You Be Loved? on his show.

Listen to the whole episode on Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts from.

23/04/2021

Fancy being taken on a journey around some of London's most iconic pubs, and hear about how they have been brought back from the brink from the communities that saved them?

Check out last week's episode of The CNJ Pod:
The Albert and Carlton Tavern - Back from the brink

It's available on Apple, Google, and a number of other podcast players such as Castbox (which I use).

Try it out and let us know what you think.

23/04/2021

What could make you yearn for the Summer more than listening to reggae legend DJ David Rodigan talk about his upcoming gig on the lawns of Kenwood House?

This meandering chat between David 'Ram Jam' Rodigan and reporter Dan Carrier is so uplifting.

Have a little listen now:

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/cnj-podcast-a-chat-with-reggae-legend-david-rodigan

16/04/2021

Pubs have reopened and reporter Harry Taylor has visited three boozers brought back from the brink to serve punters once more.

Ep #8 explores the twists and turns of the campaigns behind saving The Magdala Tavern, The Albert, and The Carlton Tavern.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts from!

https://camdennewjournalpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1632238/8343916-the-albert-and-carlton-tavern-back-from-the-brink

02/04/2021

We're taking a break for Easter but we will be back with a fresh new episode from next Friday!

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the long bank holiday weekend.

If you haven't listened to all our episodes yet, go and check them out and share your favourite with a friend or your followers. 🙏

🎧 http://bit.ly/TheCNJPod

25/03/2021

Tomorrow is Friday, and Friday means... The CNJ Pod is out!

This week's guest is none other than Creation Records founder Alan McGee.

McGee is responsible for bringing to the world the music of Oasis, Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain and many more.

Download from tomorrow and listen at your leisure on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/the-cnj-pod-inside-story-of-man-who-signed-oasis

23/03/2021

If you still haven't listened to our episode with Will Fairhead and The Gulls download it now!

Will takes us through the twists and turns of their tour last year, including how they ended up performing deep inside a German forest.

Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts.

18/03/2021

Tomorrow the lead singer of Will Fairhead and The Gulls is on the podcast talking about being a meals-on-wheels delivery man during lockdown 1 and how they became the only UK band to successfully complete a tour last year!

It's a fun ride 🚙

Tune in from Friday!

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/cnj-podcast-musicians-lockdown-adventure

PeopleCNJ Podcast: Musician’s lockdown adventure18 March, 2021Will Fairhead (far right) with his band ON The Camden New Journal Podcast this week is the lead singer of Will Fairhead and The Gulls. Will and his band formed after meeting in various pubs and canal boats around Camden in 2019. But whe...

11/03/2021

Almost time to share with you this week's The CNJ Podcast!

PC Ali from Camden Police joins us on episode 4 in and open and honest chat that ranges from what it's like to be a black police officer in the Met to his efforts to prevent gang violence.

Tune in from tomorrow...

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/the-cnj-podcast-hear-the-story-behind-the-badge-on-this-weeks-episode

06/03/2021

Michael at the Royal Albert Hall with some Young Music Makers.

The singer-songwriter who lives in Kentish Town has been supporting YMM for some years now and talks about the important work they are doing.

Check them out: https://www.youngmusicmakers.co.uk/

Young Music Makers Michael Kiwanuka

06/03/2021

Happy weekend everyone!

Check out our brilliant episode this week with Michael Kiwanuka who talks about his first gig in Camden and the importance of keeping grassroots music venues alive 👇

04/03/2021

EPISODE 3 of The CNJ Pod is with none other than musician MICHAEL KIWANUKA.

The Cold Little Heart singer talks with our reporter Dan Carrier about growing up, music edication and getting his first shot in Camden.

Remember to listen in from tomorrow 🎧

https://camdennewjournalpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

02/03/2021

Check out this review of The Boy from Boskovice

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/family-secrets-unlocked