The Eras Podcast

Leigh-Anne - restoring her true self, her debut solo album & the best Little Mix songs ever

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Leigh-Anne, to celebrate the release of her long awaited solo album 'My Ego Told Me To'.

Abbie and Leigh-Anne chat about Leigh-Anne reconnecting with her younger self and unlocking her inner confidence, representing her Jamaican and Bajan heritage, what it truly means to be an independent artist, the duality on display on her debut album and the lasting legacy of Little Mix.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma / JunoPro / Context Films Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.

With thanks to our amazing team:

Director: Emma Hiley

Producer: Joseph Murphy

Creative Producer / Guest Bookings: Abbie McCarthy / Good Karma Productions

Production Assistant: Ida Just

Camera Op: Emma Hiley

Camera Op: Marcus Rexford

Camera Op: Subi Tamang

Studio Engineer: Paul Norris

Editor & Conform: Emma Hiley

Artwork: @malkahart

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Sigrid - playing the king, heartbreak and the ultimate pop formula

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:12:59 GMT

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Norwegian popstar Sigrid, ahead of the release of her most accomplished album to date ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say’.

Abbie and Sigrid chat about the confidence on display in the new album, her beginnings in Ålesund, falling back in love with songwriting, the dichotomy of being an artist and recieving love from fellow artists Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli xcx.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy welcomes one of Australia's most exciting exports, indie-rock duo Royel Otis, to get all the details on their latest album 'hickey' and their other defining moments.

In this episode Abbie, Roy & Otis discuss writing with huge pop writers like Amy Allen & Julian Bunetta, the nostalgic sun-drenched DNA of their music, the energy at their live shows, the wild success of their viral covers and their favourite songs to date.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Nova Twins - syncing dreams, an underdog mentality & early fan Tom Morello

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with rock band Nova Twins about their upcoming new album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’ and their other defining moments so far.

In this episode Abbie and Nova Twins discuss bringing the alt category to the MOBOs, their underdog mentality, building a world around their music, mental health struggles and having Elton John & Tom Morello as fans.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Joy Crookes - South London, remaining honest & anti-perfectionism

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer, songwriter & storyteller Joy Crookes to discuss her forthcoming second album 'Juniper' and her other eras thus far.

In this episode Abbie and Joy discuss identity, politics, mental struggles, working with British rap royalty Kano and the stories behind her songs that have moved millions.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor - visionary songwriting, the Self Esteem trilogy and a Madonna surprise

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy is joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, deep diving into the Ivor Novello winning artist’s rise to success from a grassroots artist touring small venues, to a critically acclaimed visionary hailed for her groundbreaking performance style and brutally honest lyricism.

In this episode Rebecca and Abbie discuss the latest - trilogy completing - album 'A Complicated Woman’, its accompanying theatre show, Madonna being in the audience, art vs commodity, going back to the things that brought you joy in childhood, acting in the west end show Cabaret and Rebecca's previous life in indie band Slow Club.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:15:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot ahead of the release of his second album 'Little Dreaming'.

Cian and Abbie also discuss his other eras and definining moments so far including getting started playing in pubs, working with SZA in LA, winning a Grammy, touring with Teddy Swims, having Ed Sheeran as a mentor & more.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Luke Pritchard (The Kooks) - rockstar training. iconic curls and evolving

Sun, 11 May 2025 23:10:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with Luke Pritchard, the frontman of indie greats The Kooks to get the details of their latest album 'Never/Know' and the other pivotal moments in their two decades as a band.

In this conversation Luke and Abbie discuss the golden age of indie, previous tensions in the band, keeping things fresh, their defining song 'Naive' and being a good drinking partner for Noel Gallagher.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Sam Ryder - a life-changing surfing accident, punk energy and frontier soul

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:33:53 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singing sensation Sam Ryder to find out more about his new music and other defining moments so far.

In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his early days performing in punk and metal bands around the world, breaking into the industry via TikTok, Eurovision, having tea with Gary Barlow and always practising gratitude.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Glass Animals - honest songwriting, conjuring thunder & fear of cows

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:15:14 GMT

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Dave Bayley, the frontman of critically acclaimed band Glass Animals to get all the details on their latest album 'I Love You So F***ing Much' and their other eras so far.

In this episode Dave and Abbie discuss the band's beginnings, record-breaking song 'Heatwaves', having an existential crisis, feeling empowered by their fans to write more candidly and creating in the middle of the night.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Tom Walker - overnight success, falling back in love with music & service stations

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:15:21 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer songwriter Tom Walker to chat indepth about his latest album 'I Am' and his other eras to date.

In this episode Tom and Abbie discuss developing his singing voice, scrapping a whole album and starting again, nearly falling out with his record label, his defining song 'Leave a Light On' and keeping things as truthful as possible.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Pale Waves - queer celebration, maturing musically & a broken back

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:15:29 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Heather Baron-Gracie, the lead singer of Manchester band Pale Waves to delve into the band's latest album 'Smitten' and their other eras so far.

In this conversation Heather and Abbie discuss the strong connection with their fans, having Matty Healy from The 1975 as a mentor and refining the Pale Waves sound.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Nina Nesbitt - being a label boss, manifesting & bad karaoke

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:15:31 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Scottish singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt about her latest album 'Mountain Music' and her other eras so far.

In this conversation Nina and Abbie discuss Nina being championed by Taylor Swift, starting her own label Apple Tree Records, supporting her hero Stevie Nicks, going back to her Scottish roots and writing with other artists.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Shygirl - collaborating with friends, Club Shy and sword swallowing

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:15:08 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Shygirl ahead of her supporting Charli xcx on the BRAT tour and they get into all the moments that have made her the artist and performer she is today.

In this conversation Shy and Abbie discuss her strict yet supportive family, working with Björk, winning a MOBO, the flipside to the rave, creating community and living in the present at Club Shy.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Sam Tompkins - vulnerability, busking acapella & breakfast with Bieber

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:15:02 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Brighton singer songwriter Sam Tompkins to get the low down on his debut album 'hi, my name is insecure' and his other eras to date.

In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his beginnings busking with Ren, being able to be raw and vulnerable in his songs, his ups and downs in the music industry, spirituality and meeting & becoming friends with his musical idol Justin Bieber.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Orla Gartland - going HD, collaborating with Declan McKenna & the band FIZZ

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:15:24 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Irish rising star Orla Gartland to get all the details on her forthcoming album 'Everybody Needs A Hero' and her other eras to date.

In this conversation Orla and Abbie discuss growing up online, the recent fun times with supergroup FIZZ, her track being featured on Netflix's Heartstopper, finding her sexuality and being bolder than ever.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.

Artwork: @malkahart

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Blossoms - Stockport, pints with Rick Astley and longevity

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:15:40 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with indie stars Tom Ogden & Joe Donovan from Blossoms to delve into their latest album 'Gary' and the other eras in their decade together as a band.

In this conversation the guys and Abbie discuss their defining songs, recently working with CMAT & Jungle, battling imposter syndrome, the sonic DNA of Blossoms and their Whatsapp group with Rick Astley.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Artwork: @malkahart

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Hak Baker - channeling emotion, misfits & hero Pete Doherty

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:15:07 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with East End singer songwriter Hak Baker to find out more about his relationship with music, debut album 'Worlds End FM' and other eras so far.

In this conversation Hak and Abbie discuss pivotal guitar lessons in prison, representing his community, the deep connection with his supporters, chaotic live moments and growing as a person & artist.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Remi Wolf - creating instinctively, throwing parties & bonding with Paramore

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:10:11 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats to Remi Wolf, live from Rough Trade East in London. They delve into her second album ‘Big Ideas' and her other eras so far.

In this conversation Remi and Abbie discuss choosing music over sport, busking in LA, finding musical chemistry, touring with Olivia Rodrigo & Paramore and playing Stevie Wonder’s Rhodes.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, this episode was recorded live in front of an audience at Rough Trade East.

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Bradley Simpson - getting personal, chicken wings & Paul McCartney's guitar

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:15:48 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Bradley Simpson to discuss his new chapter as a solo artist, writing in a more personal way than ever before and letting the fans pick the singles.

In this conversation Bradley and Abbie discuss his earliest musical memories, favourite moments with The Vamps, meeting his hero Dave Grohl, working with hugely respected producer Boots and his love for NYC.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Hard Life - making music without expectation, getting sued & jacket potatoes

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:10:42 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats to Murray from Hard Life (fka Easy Life) about their highly publicised lawsuit, new band name and plans for this next chapter.

In this conversation Murray and Abbie discuss the band’s humble beginnings in Leicester, creating early mixtapes, finding their signature sound, the challenges of playing live and how to always keep things authentic.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES) - going solo, kitchen tattoos & emails with Robert Smith

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:05:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats to Lauren Mayberry about her thriving new solo era, best moments with the band CHVRCHES and their collaborations with The National, Hayley Williams and Robert Smith.

In this conversation Lauren and Abbie discuss her beginnings in music, creating community and growing into being the frontwoman we see today.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Caity Baser - writing honestly, Latex disasters & growing in confidence

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:33:00 GMT

Abbie McCarthy chats to rising popstar Caity Baser about her earliest music memories, going viral on TikTok and releasing her chart-topping mixtape 'Still Learning'.

In this conversation Caity and Abbie discuss her ambitions from a young age, public wardrobe mishaps, her pure love of performing, affordable tickets for fans and her defining songs to date.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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AURORA - music after death, big nights out and Mother Earth

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:13:38 GMT

Abbie McCarthy sits down with Norwegian star AURORA to delve into her latest album 'What Happened To The Heart?' and her other eras so far.

In this conversation AURORA and Abbie discuss embracing the chaos, her defining song 'Runaway', collaborating with new people, the importance of nature to her work and being an inspiration to Billie Eilish.

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

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Artwork: @malkahart

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Trailer

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:12:18 GMT

what to expect from The Eras Podcast...

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