Founder member of the mega band UB40 chats about their 45 years in music, the ups and downs including his brother Ali leaving the band and not talking to him, the band or the rest of the Campbell family for 5 years! On TV there's the new show about the place and time UB40 started, This Town, which was created by the man who gave us Peaky Blinders. …

This week on The Pick, we’re going back to the ’90s (again) and back to David Cronenberg (again) by taking a look at 1999’s eXistenZ (which is not pronounced how you’d think). Yet, despite the familiarity inherent in this episode’s Pick, it’s far from a run-of-the-mill movie, even if it does feel fairly par for […]…

Dave Hemingway chats about the huge success of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South plus his latest band Sunbirds. There's new TV for Spring including a big drama set in Moscow starring Ewan McGregor and in films Denzel is back for a third time with more Equalising! Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.Kenne…

Britain's Got Talent star Tom Ball chats about how the show changed his life from Teacher to launching his debut UK tour and album Curtain Call plus the Easter plan on TV, The Prince of Egypt on film and a chance to ponder on your family ties. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.com…

We are, once again, back. We’re also back on our bullshit reviewing a movie with a cult following and a strange cultural footprint that we’ve been meaning to get to the bottom of. In honor of its 30th anniversary, we’re taking a look at Cabin Boy, the first and only big-screen collaboration between Chris Elliott […]…

Smack the Pony star and actor Fiona Allen on her debut stand up tour On the Run which has laughs and scary potholes. Plus to enjoy on TV a mix of romance and elections, there's the classic movie Thelma & Louise and 53 socks to ponder on! Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.com…

Behind the scenes at one of TV's biggest hits, The Repair Shop, with Jewellery Expert Richard Talman. Uncovering the Miss Marple Effect on TV, plus scares a plenty with the Invasion of the Bodysnatchers! Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

Stand up and BGT star Daliso Chaponda on Comedy, growing up around the world and his latest tour plus the latest TV and Film news where we Bring on the Drama and enjoy the Masters of the Air. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

A cocktail of laughs, drinks and general knowledge with the Thinking Drinkers as they chat about their news pub quiz tour. The latest TV and Film news and this week's conundrum features the days of the week. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.com…

What does the Chinese New Year of the Dragon have in store? Radio Times front cover secrets and the lowdown on a big Oscars hopeful, Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. For more details on the year of the Dragon and the work of Nick Haines go to www,FiveInstitute,com Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phi…

Will you join the roundelay of desire? Can you afford to — or not to?โดย Pete & Tom Giovagnoli

After a bizarre year for cinema, we set our sights on… possibly another bizarre year for cinema. That’s right, we’re doing our annual look ahead to our most anticipated (and least anticipated movies) of the new year. In 2024, superhero movies seem to be out (unless you’re talking about our least anticipated list) and what’s […]…

From the cornershop to children’s author via a career anchoring major TV news shows, Babita Sharma tells her story. Plus we mull over the Oscar nominations and season four of The Crown. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

The secrets of sports commentating with top TV commentator Robyn Cowen. Plus all the big hit TV and movies on the way in 2024. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

Gregg Wallace chats to Phil Kennedy about his passion for cooking and his mission to get people back into the kitchen. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

Just when you thought 2023 was over, we’re here to take a slightly belated look back at the year that was. Kicking things off before we get into posting our Top Tens of 2023 over on Mildly Pleased is, of course, the award show that bears the site’s name. We’re talking about awarding the “good […]โดย Mildly Pleased

Celebrity and climate change with TV weather presenter Clare Nasir and there's a handshake or 2 with a tricky Conundrum. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

What was it like to grow up as a child in Soviet Ukraine? Russia news editor and Ukrainecast Presenter, Vitaliy Shevchenko, reflects on his country then and now after nearly 2 years of war. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

Every time an underrated Christmas movie is acknowledged, an angel gets its wings. Or at least, that’s what we’d like to think after talking about The Preacher’s Wife, a Christmas movie that we enjoyed quite a bit despite it not being one of the big holiday movies everybody watches this time of year. We delve […]…

Top stand up Chris McCausland gets ready for his Tour, Yonks and co-editor of the Radio Times Shem Law looks back at 100 years of the magazine. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

There's always time to come to Dr. Wuorno's House of the Mildly Evil to bring home the latest in evil electronics! Ruin someone's life — it's the spirit of the season!โดย Pete & Tom Giovagnoli

Some lessons and carols for curious people with the Infinite Monkey Cage star, Bibliomaniac and Stand Up Robin Ince. Plus is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

We’re back in romantic comedyland, looking once again at Richard Curtis’s wish-fulfillment shenanigans (and another Julia Roberts movie) with a discussion of 1999’s Notting Hill. Even though we split on this one, it’s a fairly cordial conversation full of British accents and debate over the charms (or lack thereof) contained by its co-star Hugh Gra…

A rare interview with weather forecaster and best selling author Carol Kirkwood. Plus behind the scenes at the Radio Times and the latest movie news. Get in touch via Instagram and X/Twitter on @PhilKennedyDJ and email Phil.KennedyDJ@gmail.comโดย Phil Kennedy

Needless to say, the gap between this latest and our last episode hasn’t been all that… brief. It wasn’t helped by the fact that The Pelican Brief is an overwhelming passable but unremarkable film, and one that pales a bit compared to some of the other John Grisham adaptations that were filling multiplexes in the […]…

Tyler Lau of Function House joins Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy on Mildly Interesting People to talk through his designs, inspiration, and his experience with being incarcerated. Function House fills a gap in the cannabis market for stylish and functional smoking accessories. Amongst the psychedelic colors, leaf prints, and cheap materials, we combine…

We end this Shocktober (for the most part) with a movie that’s hard to even categorize as a horror movie, even if it tackles one of the most iconic movie monsters. 1994’s Wolf sees the odd pairing of Mike Nichols’ actor-centric directing with modern-day werewolves and the results are… pretty fun if you’re willing to […]…

Searching for horror movies for halloween? Trying to fill out a movie marathon of terror? This rambling behind the scenes conversation with Cami and Rick runs a wide gamut of scary movies. You're sure to be reminded of a horror movie you wanted to see. And if not? Let us know which one you chose.Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Tur…

As we make our way through Shocktober, this week we take a look at a horror movie of sorts (or perhaps an “erotic fantasy”) with the 1982 remake of Cat People. We discuss how effectively the film expands on its horror-noir inspiration and whether director Paul Schrader was the best person to bring this source […]…

Allie Nimmons has long been a fan of Harry Potter — "Potterhead" was her first username and a Daniel Radcliffe poster adorned her wall — but that doesn't come without its conflicts. From the representation of the characters to the author, Harry Potter fandom can bring up conflicting emotions.Join Mildly Interesting People as we talk about the confl…

We’re rollin’ in with another episode of The Pick, this one aimed at the helicopter-fueled action flick Blue Thunder from 1983. We discuss pretty much every aspect of its modest cultural imprint, including its short-lived TV adaptation, as well as our fondness for its stars, Roy Scheider and John’s good friend Malcolm MacDowell. Weirdly enough, […]…

If you're in Portland, you may have encountered her art, stapled to telephone poles in various parts of the city. Meet Shana Lee Hampton, an artist whose street art is just one of her forms of expression and engagement. https://linktr.ee/shanaleehampton -- Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportunities to chat wit…

After our usual summer break, The Pick is back with another batch of episodes that we kick off with 1999’s Mystery Men. What started as an intended tribute to the late Paul Reubens also ended up being a tribute to Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, who also passed away before we recorded this episode. We […]…

Even though she is actively working on listening, Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy get Jodie Fiorenza to talk about her conversations with friends, her inspiration to have those conversations, Philadelphia, and — of course — hip hop. https://www.instagram.com/msjodieelizabeth/ -- Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportu…

Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy give the wildly interesting guests a halftime break so that the hosts can celebrate the middle of season 2. Ten guests so far. Nine more to go. -- Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportunities to chat with some very interesting people on the Mildly Interesting People podcast. http://mip…

Be it Disneyland, Star Wars, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Lauzon is all in on his fandom — and in sharing his enthusiastic affection for the subjects that attract his interest. Dark Side Divas and Marvelous Divas https://www.youtube.com/@darksidedivas2015 For Light and Dice! https://open.spotify.com/show/3JYmSWavd5XaXCsmPKIpe1?si=f624efc…

Kasey Jones hates the phrase "personal brand." But she loves the idea of helping people find the courage and confidence to be themselves online and in business. https://impactfulsocialwriting.com/ -- Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportunities to chat with some very interesting people on the Mildly Interesting …

From founding and growing iUrban Teen to her work with Black Women in STEM 2.0, Deena Pierott is an unrelenting champion for the underserved in technology. Join us as she shares more about her work, her vision, and her inspiration. http://www.deenapierott.com/ https://iurbanteen.org/ https://www.mosaicmetier.com/ - Leave us a voicemail https://podi…

Dan Hon joins Mildly Interesting People for a meandering conversation that covers technology past and future, mental health and stupid mental health walks for stupid mental health, and grade school in the UK, among other things.00:00 Introduction02:11 Growing up with technology05:34 Technology today23:00 Being a writer29:02 Remission in mental heal…

"I want to cast spells." That's the joy in Malia Spencer's approach to developing Dungeons and Dragons characters. And she's learned to use a similar approach to other facets of her life by focusing on finding joy — and a growing desire to let others have their own version of joy. Whether they find it in DnD or Ren Faire or motorized one-wheel vehi…

Podcasters talking to podcasters about podcasting on a podcast. And a few other things. Gabriel Flores joins Mildly Interesting People to share information about the Latino Founders Accelerator, his Shades of Entrepreneurship podcast, and the Oregon entrepreneurial community. -- - Leave us a voicemail https://podinbox.com/mip- Follow us on Instagra…

Angel Jones joins Mildly Interesting People to talk about floating, volunteering, and how her curiosity and empathy led to her current line of work. -- - Leave us a voicemail https://podinbox.com/mip- Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/mildlyinterestingpeople- Follow us on Facebook https://facebook.com/mildlyinterestingpeople- Grab the Mi…

Anne McCarthy joins the Mildly Interesting People podcast to discuss topics like nomadic lifestyles, gender, and pronouns. Honestly, this feels like yet another conversation where Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy barely scratch the surface of where the conversation could go. -- - Leave us a voicemail https://podinbox.com/mip- Follow us on Instagram https…

To start off the new year we're delving into whether or not it's important to do mini background checks on people you intend to date. This is based on a Twitter poll i did, lol enjoy 🎊

Trying to be everything every man wants will surely leave yoi frustrated on most days. Be you. What's meant for you will naturally gravitate towards you and find you on that particular path.

Hazel Valdez joins Mildly Interesting People to share more detail about PDXWIT and her role as Executive Director, insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the interesting path that led to her taking on her current role. -- - Leave us a voicemail https://podinbox.com/mip- Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/mildlyinterestingpeople…

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Saul Colt has been called many things. "Reserved" is not one of them. Join Mildly Interesting People as they chat with Saul about marketing, courage, stand-up comedy, and MAD magazine. Have feedback? Please drop us a line: https://podinbox.com/mip Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportunities to chat with some ve…

We're ready to get going on Season 2 of Mildly Interesting People and we wanted to make sure that you were prepared. So we're taking you behind the scenes for a Production Meeting. Have thoughts or questions…? https://podinbox.com/mip Mildly interesting people like Cami Kaos and Rick Turoczy often get opportunities to chat with some very interestin…

It’s that time of year again, when we take a break from the many blockbusters crowding our theaters and take a look back at cinema’s past and all of its various artistic triumphs and oddities. This year, Sean tries to power through some of his Criterion box sets, John picks some Tarantino favs as well […]…