The Blues Podcast

Our guest this episode is UK singer songwriter and acoustic and slide guitarist Jack Broadbent. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #jackbroadbent Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this episode is award-winning South African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #danpatlansky Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this episode is Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Erja Lyytinen. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #erjalyytinen   Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this time is legendary musician, songwriter and record producer Edgar Winter.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #edgarwinter

Our guest is Lance Lopez, the Texas Blues legend who's walked the walk over the course of his long career. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #lancelopez

We were delighted to have the absolute legend Steve Cropper on our podcast. Steve "The Colonel" Cropper is an American guitarist who's worked with Otis Redding, Booker T. and M.G.'s and was part of the Blues Brothers band amongst many others.   The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #SteveCropper

In this first episode of our second season we've invited UK Americana singer Elles Bailey. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #ellesbailey

This episode we have a chat with When Rivers Meet, an amazing Blues & Roots band from the UK. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #whenriversmeet

Our guest this week is Kim Simmonds from legedary blues band Savoy Brown. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #savoybrown #savoybrown

Our guest on this 18th episode is Kirk Fletcher. Kirk is an American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #KirkFletcher #blues

Alan Nimmo is the frontman for award-winning British Blues band King King.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #AlanNimmo #KingKing

Dutch rockers DeWolff are our guest on this 16th episode. DeWolff just released a new album called Wolffpack and the whole band is very much into the blues. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #DeWolff

Our guest this episode is Black Stone Cherry guitarist and vocalist Chris Robertson. Known for his groovin' rock music with BSC, Chris is actually and extremely deep blues fan. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #blackstonecherry #chrisrobertson

Eric Bibb is our guest on this 14th episode. Eric Bibb is an American born Blues singer-songwriter currently residing in Sweden. Some of the topics on this episode: Fan questions, US politics, Black History Month, his influences and much much more.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #Eric Bibb

Our guest on this episode is the amazing Samantha Fish. Samantha is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish's albums and live shows feature multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass and ballads. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #samanthafish

Our guest on this episode is none other than Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Kingfish is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi and is one of the most talented musicians in the genre.      The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

In this episode we welcome Joanne Shaw Taylor to the podcast. Joanne is an internationally renowned Blues artist from the UK, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

In this episode we welcome Ana Popovic to the podcast. Ana is a truly international Blues artist, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode with none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his own music label to his stint with The Grateful Dead. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching today.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The guest in this month’s episode is none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his musical heroes and his first guitar, to him joining the Allman Brothers Band and his many guest appearances. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching next month.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

In this episode our guest is world famous lapsteel player Robert Randolph who sits down with our host Big Boy Bloater to discuss a wide range of subjects such as the lapsteel guitar, how he got into music, playing with Ringo Star and Eric Clapton and much more.

Legendary bluesrocker and guy who's seen it all, Walter Trout digitally sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss subjects such as The Blues, a strange concert playing with Van Morrison, hilarious stories involving a range of prohibited substances and much much more.

Legendary English rock and blues guitarist Robin Trower sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as gear, his time with Procol Harum, his dream band, how he got into guitar and much more.

English rock and blues guitarist Bernie Marsden sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as gear, his former band Whitesnake, writing and recording multi-million selling chart-topper ‘Here I go again’ and much more.

Former MMA fighter turned bluesy rocker Kris Barras sits down with Big Boy Bloater to talk about his career, good old fisticuff, guitar playing and much more.

American Blues musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as touring life, Kenny's relationship with alcohol, cars, singer Noah Hunt and much more.

Big Boy Bloater speaks with blues musician and vocal powerhouse Beth Hart about a variety of subjects ranging from her new album "War In My Mind" to gardening and mental health.