Mad Notions

While Nathan is out in America becoming a *star* Muck attempts to fill the gap by himself. **REUPLOAD WITH FIXED AUDIO**Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com   Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram   Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)

Mick and Nathan bravely attempt a soft relaunch.   Mad Notions at ESAF 2nd August! Tickets Here!   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com   Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram   Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE*This episode was originally recorded on August 12th 2022. The lads chat about the scandal that befell King Puck one year at a fair. If goats make you squeamish I would advise against this one. Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE*This episode was recorded originally in May 2022 and was the first episode the boys recorded after Nathan & Margaret became parents. The podcast is mainly about that, in fairness. Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* This episode was initially recorded on February 14th, 2022.The boys talk, catch up AND natter. Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* This was recorded originally on February 7th 2022 and was the second of three episodes recorded that day.   The boys talk about trying to explain their careers to strangers // trying not to swear on live radio and doing interviews in general // when's the last time you browned your trousers? // What would you do with your days if you didn't have to worry about money?   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* This was recorded originally on February 7th 2022 and was the first of three episodes recorded that day. A difficult exchange occurs in the dirty onion. The lads try segments including, What did the auditions to replace Bon Scott sound like? Mick had another successful Tweet regarding the possibility of a Joe Dolan biopic. Margaret gets caught in a low-stakes lie. Nathan’s Dad doesn’t realise he’s spoiling movies. The introduction of the Internet Litmus Test.   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* This was recorded originally on February 3rd 2022 and was the third of three episodes recorded that day. It follows directly from episode #184. This should be the last of the banked episodes for a while now that we're back from our Christmas break. Hope you all enjoy it! Nathan & Margaret celebrate their last anniversary before the birth of their son back in February 2022. Nathan gets a Thai massage and relaxes the head clean off himself. Mick gets the keys to his house but first gets some help from his Dad with some paperwork with a little help from Ireland's Milk Network. Nathan remembers the lift he got from a council worker to go and receive what he rightly predicted would be his first breakup. The boys reminisce over the confident misuse of phrases they heard other people use, in an effort to sound cool.   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE*   This was recorded originally on February 3rd 2022 and was the second of three episodes recorded that day. Over the Christmas break, we'll be using some banked episodes until we get back to putting out more recent recordings! Hope you enjoy it! Mick and Nathan discuss music videos and their usefulnessA single-release plan that is probably redundant nowNathan’s music gets described as a cardigan which is more upsetting now with time put between the conversation.  Margaret and Nathan discuss the worst meals they’ve ever eatenNathan spirals in a prison of his own creation in what I think, if I may say so, is a classic Mad Notions tale.   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE*This was the second of two episodes recorded on August 9th, 2022, and follows up directly from #182. Over the Christmas break, we'll be using some banked episodes until we get back to putting out more recent recordings! Hope you enjoy it! Mick and Nathan discuss the woes of being brilliant at organising stag parties; Nathan finds a personally triggering Reddit thread which leads him to try and... *checks notes*.... fix music. Nathan also discovers socialism by accident.   Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

* CLICK HERE TO WATCH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FREE ON YOUTUBE *   MERRY CHRISTMAS! For the second year in a row, Mick and Nathan are joined by Ryan & Cheylene of Beauty Sleep for another Christmas Special. We might have stumbled upon a tradition!   Filmed in front of a small audience live in The Vault. Hope you guys enjoy it! Would recommend watching on Youtube, lots of visual cues perhaps! Just a thought.Happy Holidays folks, hope it's a good one, whatever you're all doing!   Mad Notions Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions   Mulled Wine Recipie! https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/f...   Phenomeneon: https://www.instagram.com/phenomeneon1/   Follow Beauty Sleep, Mad Notions, Son of The Hound & Nathan O'Regan below for more music and podcast content all year round!   Beauty Sleep: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beautysleep... Twitter - https://twitter.com/beautysleeptalk TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beautysleepth... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beautysleept...   Mad Notions: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC43u... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madnotionsp... Twitter - https://twitter.com/madnotionspod Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/27135... Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Son of The Hound: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SonofTheHou... Twitter - https://twitter.com/sonofthehound Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sonofthehound Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonofthehound/   Nathan O'Regan: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJH2... Twitter - https://twitter.com/nathanoregan Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nathanoregan/

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* This was the first of two episodes recorded on August 9th, 2022.We banked a few episodes throughout the year to use in case of emergencies. Tonight was such a night where that was necessary. Hope you enjoy it! The boys chat about many topics including Competitive TV watching; how to upset the staff of Bert’s Jazz Bar; Mick being proud of himself for turning up to work, on two sunny days in a row and Dog Grooming. MNx SONGBOOK TICKETS SUPPORT MAD NOTIONS ON PATREON Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

*CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* Mick and Nathan discuss topical subjects that might be of interest to you such as "what is she like?", "Women. eh? Am I right?" and "Why can't we have nice things?". Also featured are fun segments such as, "Bereaved people selling houses", "Christmas Tree Fight" & "Cement Cup Coaster", which is as amazing an example of alliteration as it is a deadly serious PSA. You're all welcome in advance. Good to be back. Thank you for reading. I dare one of you in the comments to even acknowledge this description and make me feel like there's any point to this needless admin. I've never checked the description of a podcast ever for anything ever, but I can be guaranteed the one week I'd leave it out there'd be uproar on Elon's precious Twitter and I'd never hear the end of it. I wouldn't give ye the satisfaction. MNx SONGBOOK TICKETS SUPPORT MAD NOTIONS ON PATREON Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com ----more---- Follow Mad Notions below, Son of the Hound & Nathan O’Regan below! Mad Notions:Patreon / Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Group / Facebook Page Son of The Hound (Mick McCullagh): Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Nathan O'Regan: Youtube / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram ----more---- Cover artwork by: Thomas Bannon (Instagram)Our Neon sign was made by: "Phenomeneon (Instagram)"

Mick & Nathan talk about a trip to Cork, Studio shorthand and other things I can't fully remember to be honest but my memory of it is that it was good craic.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

You can sign up to our Patreon through the link below if you'd like to watch this episode on video!   In this episode we discuss Nathan's 3 sure signs of the oncoming rapture, bringing your own hammer to seafood bars - plus a story about a man that gets swallowed by a whale.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick, write something interesting here please so all the people who read this part will be satisfied thanks. If you don't it'll just be this sentence and that'll make us look ridiculous. I know this bit is most people's favourite part.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan finally drill down into the things that matter to people most: how Cork is home to the best chippy on the island of Ireland and secondly, how to really nail a Christopher Walken impression. And we mean nail it. You may remember Christopher Walken from his work on the "Watch up his ass" movie which was directed by Quentin Tarrantino.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON PATREON- WHICH YOU SHOULD JOIN Mick and Nathan embark on a new chapter of Mad Notions; the ever elusive video episodes. You'll notice slight distraction and a renewed interest in hair gel and ironing our clothes from here on out. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan have a lot to catch up on after a gap in regular scheduling so they waste absolutely no time in catching up as best they can to the best of their abilities.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the absolute madness that was the 1904 Olympic Marathon Race.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Another episode of Mad Notions brought to you by the creators of Mad Notions. It will most likely go down in history as "One of the episodes of Mad Notions".   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan tackle their most political episode yet. It will go down in history as "one of the more political episodes".   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan continue on their chat from last week where they discuss walking up mountains, Belfast Taxi Tours, letters to ourselves and the unveiling of Mick’s newest r/WritingPrompts story: The Gospel According To Keith (And Also Greg)   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss how brilliant gambling is, the Spanish for grapes and how to flush a toilet in Mick's house. Among other things, of course. Gamble responsibly kids.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss a whole host of fun subjects. You won't believe number 9! Mick's new Patreon lead r/writingprompts inspired story is released to the world as well.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan was the winner in our weekly 'Lockdown Misery Roulette' game that we do before sitting down to record the podcast, which meant he had to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders this week, while Mick got to move with the deft footfall of a young girl dancing at the crossroads on a late summer eve.Subjects covered:  A poem by Seamus Heaney, Orlando Bloom's regimen, dangerous dolphins, Kevin Bacon singing to farm animals and the latest writing prompt from our patreon listeners! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Hello friends,Sorry for the delayed podcast. It was St Paddy's day after all... Mick and Nathan talk about the theft of an entire football pitch, the Curious Incident of the Uncle in the Convoy and to be honest with you I'm writing this description a few days after recording it and I can't remember what else we talked abo- OH WAIT I REMEMBER! Nathan said he'd do a heartfelt recording of Oasis - Wonderwall if we get to 100 patrons. We're at 65 at the moment. Come on you stingy bastards even if 35 of yous donate a pound it will be absolutely worth it.----more----Aside from that, thank you to everyone who has been donating to the Patreon. We really appreciate it, and it's helping us plan for when we are able to do this in person again. The money is going back in to invest to make the podcast better, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without yous, so thank you!     Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the Meghan and Harry Interview, Jim Wells of the DUP's elation at the news of Piers Morgan's exit from Good Morning Britain for really cool reasons and the birth of another one of Mick's r/WritingPrompts inspired short stories; "Excalibur Butterknife".   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Hello friends, Mick and Nathan here. On Wednesday evening we recorded a podcast. We hadn’t a story prepared, which is something we do regularly enough - but we realised after it’s getting harder and harder to mine an hour’s worth of craic over a video call when we’ve all been detached from each other for what’s coming up on a year now. We need to do something. This podcast has always been a vehicle for myself and himself to make people aware of the other stuff we were doing: Songbook, The Also-Rans, EP launches and album releases. We’ve been unable to do that stuff, so at times we’ve felt unsure about what the podcast was supposed to be. Loads of you started donating to the Patreon to help us deal with the loss of these shudders revenue streams, a hugely appreciated gesture and one that tells us there are people who want us to keep going. So for those people... We’re going to write and record an album together. Yous have all been turbo sound with your donations- they’ve helped us buy equipment, put on shows and dug us out of holes when the work dried up. Assuming these aren’t pity pounds, it tells us you must like what we do, so we’re going to do what we hoped the podcast would allow us to do. Make music for our audiences. We don’t know what shape this will pan out in. We’re not ones for meticulous planning. If you’re reading this and electing to follow, you’re on board from day one. Imagine if it’s a disaster. It could ruin everything. The Maddest Notion of all. But sure, half the craic is in the trying.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the Twilight movie franchise, appropriate amounts of mustard, and Nathan tries to inject just enough humour into his morbidity to get away with calling this a comedy podcast. Mick also premieres a new original story entitled "Sergeant Rafferty Investigates" in lieu of our Patron's story which will be featured on next week's episode because apparently, it's reeeeeeeaally difficult to write a story about a magic butterknife. My heart bleeds for him.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick discuss NSYNC band member, Lance Bass and his endeavours into space exploration. This week also marks the first of a new tradition; Mick's "r/WritingPrompts" inspired story from the title chosen last week by subscribers of our Patreon. You can hear that directly after the episode ends. It's an absolute belter this is Mick by the way hello. Thanks also to all our new subscribers for joining up!Enjoy the show, see you next week! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan & Mick birth what is surely to be a very popular recurring segment for the podcast, discuss Nathan's new job and figure out which TV Character's personality they most resemble.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Hello friends! Nathan & Mick return for what's sure to be a fan-favourite edition of story swapping from the past few weeks. This was one of my favourites to listen back to for the edit. Hope you enjoy! X   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by award winning broadcaster and former host of BBC's Across The Line, Rigsy about his new book, "Lottie The Raven". Link to buy "Lottie The Raven" Book - LottieTheRaven.com   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan catch up for the first time in weeks. Much has happened.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

This week we are joined by the brilliant Rachel McCarthy, one half of The Darkling Air. The Darkling Air - Bandcamp The Darkling Air - Instagram   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Happy New Year, folks! This was the last podcast recorded in 2020 (30th of December to be exact). We catch up after Christmas, reflect on the year that's passed and ironically pledge to bring you the podcast on a more structured schedule with renewed enthusiasm.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick catch up with gig photographer Ciara McMullan, who has travelled with Roe, Ryan McMullan and ASIWYFA, documenting tour and gig life with her fantastic photography.She also shot Mick's new video, which you can watch here! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan & Mick review 2020, as well as the hilarious story of how Nathan was delivered his surprise guitar by the lovely Margaret. Stay to the end to hear Mick's new tune (Son Of The Hound) "Any Old Moment" - produced by Nathan. Click here to buy on Bandcamp.   RE-WATCH SONGBOOK LIVE STREAM JUSTGIVING LINK FOR MARIE CURIE MICK'S POSTCARDS   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by the wonderful Anthony Toner. Anthony is a Belfast based Singer-Songwriter, an incredible live performer, extremely tasty guitar player and, luckily for you lot, a very captivating podcast guest.   Enjoy the show - Don't forget!! - SONGBOOK FREE LIVE STREAM - DECEMBER 8TH   Anthony Toner's Website for all music and socials links   Songbook Hootenanny Facebook Event Songbook Instagram Songbook Facebook Songbook Youtube   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan or Nathan and Mick as it's less commonly known record on a Sunday evening due to reasons beyond their own understanding.THE TIME THAT PODCAST FORGOT! IN COLOUR! Songbook Instagram Songbook Facebook   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan chat over the song "Friday" by Rebecca Black and how horrible and petty people can be to a 13-year-old girl for releasing a song they don't like.   Songbook Instagram Songbook Facebook   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mad Notions Facebook Group ---- SAVE THE DATE - CHARITY SONGBOOK, Live stream for Marie Curie - DECEMBER 8th!! ----   Mick and Nathan discuss the turbulent life of Sid Vicious and the mystery surrounding the death of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick discuss the rapper 21 Savage and his journey from a troubled youth, to philanthropy and almost getting kicked out of the US by ICE.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the current affairs regarding Phil Collins and the ways in which all his previous affairs are affecting him currently.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick chat about The Stooges' iconic live album "Metallic K.O" and the "could only happen in the 70's" antics that unfolded in the lead up to their final shows for 30 odd years. This story was ripped from a Guardian Article in 2007. It was an exerpt of Paul Trynka's biography of Iggy Pop titled, "Open Up And Bleed".   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the crazy urban legend that Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando made an attempted escape of New York, together, in the days that followed 9/11.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan & Mick delve into the unfortunate, almost Patridge-Esque events that transpired during Megadeth's 1988 show in Antrim. This was a personal favourite of late, hope you guys enjoy it! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by one of Belfast's finest exports, Joshua Burnside. Topics discussed include; releasing music during COVID-19, having 3 managers, learning to count and cold red coffee.You can listen to Joshua's new second album, "Into The Depths Of Hell" on Bandcamp, Spotify and all other usual online platforms. We highly recommend that you do. It's completely fantastic. Enjoy the show!   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan & Mick (that's right, I'm writing the description again this week, so my name goes first.) chat about the life and times of the 19th Century, Virtuoso Pi-AN-ist, Franz Liszt. It was a very good episode of a podcast we record and we laughed an appropriate amount of times. Hopefully, upon hearing our laughter, and the cause of said laughter, you will be encouraged to laugh, also.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan get absolutely tore in to a brand new story, just like old times. This time, taking on "The American Beetles" - the legally safe knockoff version who toured South America in a mad bid to cash in at the height of Beatlemania. The main story starts right after Mick ruins what was sure to be one of Nathan's classic tales.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

This week we are joined by Ryan McMullan. Recorded at the end of June, Ryan gives us a great insight into what it's like touring with one of the biggest stars on the planet and how it's affected his own music making.   Also, make sure to stick around for the end of the episode to hear a sneak preview of a new tune he's working on called, "If This Is The End".   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick gets really excited about a cereal idea that sounds average at best but no doubt everyone will think it's great because he's charismatic and he'll sell the rights to Mr. Kelloggs himself or something. You'll probably get a free download of his album with every box like he did with the t-shirts.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

When a last minute planning blunder throws their future in disarray, our brave and valiant and sweaty heroes embark on a journey to save their scheduled output by recording a podcast on the fly in the intense summer heat. Will our gallant boys deliver the goods, or will global warming get to them first?   Featuring a recording of our first co-write: Sane Love

Nathan and Phil have a great time at the expense of their mutual connection Mick. They show a flagrant disregard for any semblance of premise, despite Mick's insistence that the world has enough podcasts of just a couple of lads talking. They are rude to poor Mick, who does nothing but show them both love and support. Frankly, the very fact this podcast is seeing the light of day is an affront to Mick. This is Nathan by the way. Buy Phil's book here - Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide To The Music Industry  Follow Phil Taggart on Twitter - @PhilyTaggart THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Ryan Mack joins Mick and Nathan on this episode to talk about life in and after Hometown, one of Louis Walsh's boybands. Nathan and Ryan are both UFC enthusiasts, which was not good news for poor Mick, the simple pacifist from Omagh who just wishes we could all love each other.   Ryan is an incredible Irish Pop Artist and you should absolutely check him out at the links below and give him your support and tell him, you found him here!   Enjoy the show!   Ryan Mack - SpotifyRyan Mack - Twitter Ryan Mack - InstagramTHANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Our first ever guest, Emma Langford, returns to the pod to chat about how she absolutely Jools Hollanded her way through lockdown, building a network of relationships and the recent gender disparity in Irish radio study. https://emmalangfordmusic.com/THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined this week by the wonderful Belfast legend, Wilfie. Wilfie's debut album, "Miner's Gold" is available on Spotify here. Wilfie - Instagram Wilfie - Facebook   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan talk to Steve Macartney AKA King Cedar about songwriting, bad gigs, good gigs, Mick and Nathan's disparate French experiences, Nashville and sandwich bags full of Guinness KING CEDAR - INSTAGRAM KING CEDAR - SPOTIFY   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by Tony Wright, a songwriter, author, actor, lover and friend. You might know Tony better as VerseChorusVerse, 'Tony' in The Also Rans or the founding member of And So I Watch You From Afar. Verse Chorus Verse Twitter   #107 - Rocky O’Reilly - F*ck Off Grandad June 18, 2020 Mick and Nathan are joined by Belfast Producer, Mixer and Engineer, Rocky O'Reilly. This was a great chat, Rocky is a fountain of knowledge in the world of music production. His song 'Free to Decree' is available here: https://versechorusverse.bandcamp.com/track/free-to-decree…, with all proceeds going to The Rainbow Project!  https://rainbow-project.org The Rainbow Project is devoted to promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people and their families in Northern Ireland.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by Belfast Producer, Mixer and Engineer, Rocky O'Reilly. This was a great chat, Rocky is a fountain of knowledge in the world of music production. He's produced or mixed with And So I Watch You From Afar, Baby In Vain, Brand New Friend, General Fiasco, Wheatus, Math The Band and Fighting With Wire and collaborated/written with Duke Special, Matt Caughthran (The Bronx) Tim Wheeler (Ash) Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol) Adam WarRock and Dizzy Dustin (Ugly Duckling). Stick around to the end for an exclusive peek at the new Malibu Shark tune, out this Friday on Bandcamp - "The People Could Fly". If you want to buy the song on Friday, Malibu Shark's Bandcamp is linked below. They will be donating all the money to worthy causes in the USA, well worth your time and a few of your precious pounds. Malibu Shark Attack - Bandcamp   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan get t'chattin' about all sorts of things. Stick around for the end for an incredibly moving part of an interview given by Kimberly Jones, a black American author, in response to the current fallout going on in the world with The Black Lives Matter movement. You can also watch the clip here. Article Mick references about story structure, written by Dan Harmon   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan reflect on the past, the present and the future. Brian Kennedy solves racism the only way he knows how, and a sneak-peek exclusive at one of Mick's awesome audio sketches he's been working on to hopefully lift everyone's spirits.   Just want to stick an extra message in here to say we're both so thankful to have such a great community of sound bastards such as you wonderful people who listen along every week. At a time when the world seems to be eating it's own asshole, it's comforting to know that there's great people like all you out there, tipping the scales in favour of the good guys. Hope everyone is well. M&N x   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan catch up after too long. Does anyone remember when this used to be a music podcast? Sorry for the delay in the regular release of episodes over the last while. We're back on it. Hope you're all doing wonderfully! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are back in their respective driver seats this week with a solo episode for old time's sake. We chat about songwriting, the perfect television show known as 'Medium' and Mick's surprise Birthday Zoom call that all his closest friends were invited to. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by one of their favourite familiar faces around Belfast's music scene, the truly unstoppable - HEX HUE (Aka Katie Richardson).   HEX HUE - Spotify HEX HUE - Facebook HEX HUE - Twitter HEX HUE - Instagram   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are back in the driver's seat this week with a solo episode. The lads fix the music business, Mick talks about developments in his TV writing work and Nathan gives tips on guitar solos, something he clearly is known for worldwide.   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

WE MADE IT BABY! Here on our 100th episode, Mick and Nathan are joined by Northern Ireland's very own, Music-Promoter in chief, Joe Dougan of 'Shine'. If you've been to a big gig in Belfast that you really loved in the last decade, there's a pretty good chance Joe Dougan made it happen. Joe was kind enough to sit down with us on an absolutely freezing day a few months ago and tell us about what he does and how he got there. We learned an awful lot on this episode, and you definitely will too. It's a fun one, hope you all enjoy it as much as we did. M&N Joe Dougan - LinkedIn   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined on today's episode by the absolute force in Northern Irish Music that is; Paul Connolly, frontman of the phenomenal Derry band, The Wood Burning Savages. “The Wood Burning Savages are undeniably one of the most intelligent and articulate new Irish bands to come along in quite some time.” –The Irish Times ‘A tirade of virtuosic musicianship that needs measurement on the Richter Scale.’ – Hot Press The Wood Burning Savages - Facebook The Wood Burning Savages - Instagram The Wood Burning Savages - Spotify   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod * * * * Special thanks to Orlagh Laverty who is the only person I know who I know for certain actually takes the time to read these. Validation is all we ever wanted and Orlagh gets this more than most it would seem.

A chat that starts largely about absolutely nothing, becomes a deep discussion about something more interesting than previously discussed, right before the gaps in your ears. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod   TWEET AT ME IF YOU EVEN READ THESE SO I CAN STOP WASTING SO MUCH ENERGY COMING UP WITH HILARIOUS MESSAGES LIKE THIS THAT I STAY AWAKE WONDERING IF ANYONE EVEN BOTHERED TO READ

First guest this week on the podcast is the supremely talented, Philip Watts d’Alton. Phil is a producer / singer-songwriter originally from Dublin, but living in Belfast for the past 10 years. As well as being a fantastic artist in his own right, Phil is also a very in demand producer on Belfast’s music scene, working with artists such as Alana Henderson, Rory Nellis and Joshua Burnside to name a few. Phil is also currently offering one to one online recording/mixing and production tutorials for anyone interested - (Production page linked below) Enjoy the chat friends!   Philip Watts d'Alton - Socials and Music linked below Bandcamp Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Phil's Production Page   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

The day has finally arrived where Mick and Nathan come face to face, albeit online - due to a restraining order, with the human embodiment of Mick's ultimate sexual fantasy from the Belfast Music Scene - Travi, The Native.Check out Travi's music and give him a follow! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY DOES ANYBODY READ THESE? Travi, The Native - Instagram Travi, The Native - Spotify   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan chat to Arvo Party (AKA Herb Magee), an Award-Nominated DIY Electronic Producer based in Belfast. Check out his track "MEDLODIES" at the end of the episode. Socials and links to music below. Arvo Party - Facebook Arvo Party - Twitter Arvo Party - Instagram Arvo Party - Bandcamp Arvo Party - Spotify THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan chat over the internet with their friends, Beauty Sleep - a very very class band that you should hear from Belfast. Chelsea fans - buckle your holy shit belts.   "Flush with golden vocal harmonies dazzling synths and ear-worm hooks Beauty Sleep is a band that will have you swooning and dancing all at once. Having recently graced stages at Electric Picnic, The Great Escape and Other Voices and picked up fans in BBC Radio 1, 6 Music Cool FM and RTE 1 ,Beauty Sleep are touring Be Kind across the UK and Ireland and it's a party you don't want to miss out on."   Beauty Sleep on Spotify Beauty Sleep on Instagram Beauty Sleep on Twitter Beauty Sleep - Bandcamp   THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan come up with various reality tv / game show ideas, among other things whilst STILL quarantined and absolutely no end in sight for the time being.THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO'S BEEN DONATING TO OUR PATREON THROUGH THIS TIME, YE'RE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! X Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan catch up to see if anything has vastly changed in the mere hours since they last spoke.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan get Friday night tipsy. REPOSTED DUE TO DOWNLOAD ISSUES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan carry on their quest to see how much two lads who are speaking regularly, every day, can stretch no news, in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan solve the Coronavirus on the very first day of self isolation.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan talk about Rave Culture in Belfast during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Hello friends! Mick and Nathan are back again without a story, but a long overdue catch-up. Mick was in London as well apparently, in case anyone missed it.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan chat about the time John Fogerty was sued for plagiarising himself. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the curious tale of Vicky Jones, a woman kidnapped and forced to perform as Aretha Franklin for years. Source: The Counterfeit Queen of Soul Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan (mostly Mick) talk about the satisyingly delicious, long, ribbed nature of the swiss, Alp-esque chocolate classic, last-minute-gift-from-the-airport-for-someone-you-forgot, the Toblerone. Among other things. Mainly other things. Is anyone reading these? I'm stuck in a podcast description writing factory and I need saved.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the uber cool, fringe-donning, sex addicted Chris Gaines; the alter-ego of Garth Brooks.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the cultural phenomenon of the Crazy Frog. Bing bing. Crazy Frog Vice Article Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan talk about Bones music and the culture of bootlegging in post-war Soviet Russia.Jazz on Bones and X-Ray Audio: Chasing the Ghost of Soviet Russia's Most Dedicated Vinyl Bootlegger Bone music: the Soviet bootleg records pressed on x-rays Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are back on their (almost) two year anniversary, to catch up on what they got up to over Christmas, New Year's resolutions and plans for the next few months! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: @thomasbannondraws www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by the abolute force that is, Emma Langford. Chats include wrestling, bread and even music! “Emma Langford is a treasure in Ireland’s music scene” – The Irish Times Emma Langford - Spotify Emma - Twitter Emma - Instagram   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss Led Zeppelin's occult leanings, with a focus on amateur wizard and inhospitable host Jimmy Page's obsession with Aleister Crowley Sources: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/led-zeppelin-jimmy-page-cursed-kenneth-anger-lucifer-rising/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/26/led-zeppelin-curse/ https://carwreckdebangs.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/aleister-crowley-jimmy-page-and-the-curse-of-led-zeppelin-when-myth-magick-and-weird-facts-collide/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the infamous Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey park, 12th July 1979 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/sports/baseball/05disco.html http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/story?page=disco/090712 http://www.rebeatmag.com/burn-baby-burn-a-look-back-at-disco-demolition-night/ http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/7b0b5f10 http://baseballhall.org/hof/veeck-bill

Oh boys cheeky girlsOh girls cheeky boysOh boys cheeky girlsOh girls cheeky boysOh boys cheeky girlsOh girls cheeky boysOh boys cheeky girlsOh girls cheeky boys   Never ever ask what do you doI never ever ask what do you doI never ever ask what's in your mindI never ever ask if you'll be mine Come and smileDon't be shyTouch my bum - this is life   We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girlsYou are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boysWe are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girlsYou are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys Hmmmmmm cheeky cheeky Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick discuss the career of Roy Orbison. Is it a Mad Notion, or just a presentation of facts? Mick, this is Nathan. I'm just uploading the episode here and I see the description you've drafted above, and I have to say I'm hurt by your insinuation that my story wasn't "mad" enough. This kind of passive aggression is detrimental to our relationship as both friends and podcast hosts. You'd never catch me being passive aggressive.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the actual biggest question in britpop: Noel or Liam?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the dangers of mixing roasting heat and dangerous levels of suggestibility in the 1500's. ALL BUT THE ROAD ARVO PARTY REMIX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Nathan and Mick are reunited after Mick's New York escapades. Normal story service resumes next week. Until then, please enjoy this digressive episode. ALL BUT THE ROAD ARVO PARTY REMIX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan are joined by close and personal friend, and BBC Radio 1 DJ, Phil Taggart. Phil drops by the podatorium to shamelessly promote his new book, because being one of the biggest radio DJs in the UK, and having the most successful music podcast in the UK just isn't enough exposure for him. BUY NOW! Buy Phil's book here - Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide To The Music Industry  Follow Phil Taggart on Twitter - @PhilyTaggart Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the events surrounding Dave Mustaine's exit from Metallica.    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod

Mick and Nathan discuss the Happy Mondays ill fated voyage to Barbados and how it bankrupted Factory RecordsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/madnotions Contact: madnotionspodcast@gmail.com Cover artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfriz/ www.facebook.com/madnotionspodcast www.twitter.com/madnotionspod