Deads Not Punk

A-Z of Punk - Y for Youth with The Whops

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:53:43 GMT

Ewan and Stuart return at last with a much a anticipated interview with Frankie & Freddie aka The Whops. The young generation talk about their take on punk, being championed by Paul Simonon and loving classic punk tracks and attitude.. great to get this episode finally out there! Enjoy

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A-Z of Punk - X for Xmas episode with fluX of pink indians

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:37:56 GMT

The bumper Xmas episode with non-other than the erudite Colin Latter of Flux of Pink Indians talking punk, books, protest and speeding courses, a brilliant guest to end the year and a welcome start to 2026! Have a punkmongus New Year!

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A-Z of Punk - W for Welcome to the Music Business you're F*cked with Martin Atkins

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:36:54 GMT

This time we’re joined by the legendary drummer Martin Atkins – PiL, Killing Joke, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails. Chats about John Lydon, the music biz, and the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music in Chicago as well as Extremities 2025, a great bloke, brilliant stories and a cracking conversation.

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A-Z of Punk - V for in to the Valley with Richard Jobson

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:33:23 GMT

Ewan and Stuart chat with Richard Jobson frontman of The Skids, poet, filmmaker, and unstoppable force of nature. Expect fast talk, sharp wit, and tales that somehow turn Dunfermline dust-ups into grand adventures. Total gent and fecking legend!

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A-Z of Punk - U for downUNDER with Ed from The Saints

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:42:28 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by the wonderfully erudite Ed Kuepper of The Saints. Ahead of their forthcoming tour, Ed talks about his musical influences, Brisbane in the 70s, playing The Roxy, and creating music that remains timeless. Reminding us why we love doing this!!

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Rebellion Festival Special Day 4

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:53:41 GMT

Ewan and Stuart stagger to the finish line and make it thru day 4 of Rebellion , awesome shenanigans from Rat Hole, anarchy and chaos from The Exploited , great sets from Grade 2 , DOA and The Guillotines .. amazing time, awful hotel , lots of lovely people.. we will be back next year !

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Rebellion Festival Special Day 3

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:43:19 GMT

Stuart and Ewan crawl up onto the beach of Day 3 at Rebellion.. very emotional day with tributes to the late Colin Jerwood with a blistering Conflict memorial set and many many tributes. Amongst other things PiL were good, Los Fastidios entertained as did Hooky , the Molotovs ignited and The Mob were in fine form.. amazing day!

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Rebellion Festival Special Day 2

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:05:49 GMT

Ewan and Stuart blunder into Day 2 of Rebellion having made better breakfast choices, loving the Undertones and The Meffs, discovering Sunk meeting yet more friends and managing to get back into the hotel with causing an international incident.

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Rebellion Festival Special Day 1

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:44:18 GMT

Join intrepid explorers Ewan and Stuart in the undergrowth of punk as they make it to Blackpool for Day 1 of Rebellion 2025.. meeting up with friends old and new as well as seeing bands old and new. Great set from the Raygun Cowboys and in the irrepressible UK Subs .

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A-Z of Punk - T for Techno Punk with John Askew

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:56:36 GMT

Stuart and Ewan return with a fresh perspective on punk, joined by DJ John Askew to discuss its lasting influence on EDM, acid house, and dance music. Dive into a fascinating conversation about the DIY spirit of punk, the rise of early raves, and the enduring legacy of punk’s attitude and culture.

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A-Z of Punk - S for Simonon

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:12:32 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by an absolute diamond geezer Mr Paul Simonon who surely needs no introduction, a chat with a brilliant bloke including a bit about Joe, great new music, being down the boozer, art and having a pop at big oil .. a total legend!!

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A-Z of Punk - R for Rub Me Out

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:53:54 GMT

Ewan and Stuart are back with another instalment of the A-Z of Punk, this time diving into the letter R for Rub Me Out. They’re joined by a very special guest — the inimitable The Shend of dadaist jazz-punk pioneers The Cravats. A thoroughly brilliant chap, The Shend shares tales of working with the likes of Jello Biafra, Penny Rimbaud, Paul Hartnoll, and more, alongside some delightfully punkmongous adventures in Toyland. Hoorah!

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A-Z of Punk - Q for Queens New York City

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:45:57 GMT

Stuart and Ewan make their long-awaited return after facing illness and wrestling with technology—now equipped with their fancy new studio. They’re joined by Bill Wilson, founder of Blackout Records, for a deep dive into New York City hardcore, the scene past and present, releasing music, and why it always comes back to the music.

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A-Z of Punk - P for Punks on Postcards

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:22:24 GMT

Stuart and Ewan spend the holidays in Ireland and New Zealand and provide 'postcards' from their trips including revolutionary pubs in Derry, punk originals in Auckland and Christchurch, meeting a bunch of amazing people and realising what an extraordinarily international story punk is !

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A-Z of Punk - O for The Originals

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:03:01 GMT

This episode of The A-Z of Punk smashes into the letter O, as Ewan and Stuart dive into the OG bands and albums from the '76-'79 era. They debate The Cure’s punk cred, name-drop The Damned like they’re getting paid per mention, and unanimously agree that the Ramones were, in scientific terms, f*cking brilliant. Oh, and they’re doing it all from their shiny new studio—fancy, right?

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A-Z of Punk -N for Never Mind the Bollocks

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:47:47 GMT

Ewan and Stuart - the Waldorf and Statler of punk are honoured to be joined by none other than founding Sex Pistol and all round diamond geezer Mr Glen Matlock, talking all things music, Debbie Harrys cherries, touring , never mind the brexit and how QPR are getting on..

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A-Z of Punk - M for The Meffs

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:01:53 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are really chuffed to be joined by one of the most exciting bands in 'Broken Britain' - The Meffs! Lily takes time out from playing Shambala Festival and the Music Venues Trust tour to talk about going to Hell, the new album. touring working with Frank Turner ..just brilliant!

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A-Z of Punk - L for Los Fastidios

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:34:58 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are returned from Rebellion and chat to the brilliant Enrico and Elisa from Los Fastidios about constant touring ,great music , facists on the run and how great The Housemartins are !

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Rebellion Festival Special 4

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:15:25 GMT

Ewan and Stuart manage to make it to the end of the festival , get attacked by seagulls, meet Captain Kirk , get let down by The Sweet but get picked up again by the Cockney Rejects... great end to another brilliant year ! see you for Rebellion 2025!

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Rebellion Festival Special 3

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:19:28 GMT

Ewan and Stuart navigate day 3 of the Rebellion Festival and despite the actions of some mindless easily lead racists are reminded of what punk is all about , watch Hard Skin make everyone laugh , King Kurt fill the gaff , a beer and a chat with the lovely Kingsley from Benefits and lots of other beautiful people.,

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Rebellion Festival Special 2

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:01:10 GMT

Day two of The Rebellion Festival and Stuart and Ewan meet lots of new friends including Palmolive, Ewan has trouble with his burst zip, Yootha Today win best T Shirt so far, The Stranglers are amazing and Gogol Bordello blow everyone away

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Rebellion Festival Special 1

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:44:56 GMT

Ewan and Stuart land in Blackpool having gone through 26 UK Subs albums in alphabetical order on the train - a great start to Rebellion - stand outs The Meffs , Half Naked Headline, Subhumans & TV Smith being a bloody nice bloke. Oh ...and its really hard to buy a belt in Blackpool!

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A-Z of Punk - K for King Kurt

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:15:29 GMT

Ewan and Stuart get on the blower with Smeg from King Kurt and discuss the forthcoming Rebellion gig, dresses only gigs, Stiff records , wrecking things , insulting the Hairy Cornflake on Top of the Pops and taking advice from Lemmy!

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A-Z of Punk - J for Just Married

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:31:09 GMT

Ewan and Stuart return after a short break to allow for Stuarts recent nuptials.. J for Just married..yep Stuart got married , Ewan was best man, a Wimpy bar was discovered and they all lived happily ever after!

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A-Z of Punk - I with Meryl Streek

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:20:43 GMT

Ewan and Stuart are joined this episode by lyrical swordsman Meryl Streek from Dublin. A brilliant conversation with the man himself about playing with Johny Rotten, how anger is indeed an energy, the much anticipated next album and thats its ok to be pissed off with all the bullshit.

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A-Z of Punk - H Heroes and Legends with Jaz Coleman

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:28:41 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are joined by none other than Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke in the midst of his Unspeakable spoken word tour around the UK. A real privilege to talk to the Doctor himself about his music, the madness of the world , autonomous zones and sweetcorn fritters with mango chilli sauce. An absolute pleasure.

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A-Z of Punk - G

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:41:13 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are extremely chuffed to be joined by Sid Ryan from top notch punk funsters Grade 2. Sid talks about the most expensive water crossing in the world, out drinking members of Rancid and life on the road as one of the hardest working live bands around. Turn it up !!

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A-Z of Punk - F

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:57:11 GMT

In this episode Stuart and Ewan are joined by Dick Lucas of Subhumans, Culture Shock and Citizen Fish to talk about festivals .Tales of playing under canvas in the rain, the pop up town of the Stonehenge Free Festival, was bones in the dreads a thing? and hazy fantastic memories of fun in a field.

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A-Z of Punk - E

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:28:24 GMT

In the first episode of 2024 Ewan and Stuart are really chuffed to start the year with one of the best emerging bands around - Noah & The Loners! Noah, Amber, Joe and Noah - yes there are two - talk about their new releases , influences , what its like being in a band these days and Fish from Marillion even gets the odd mention! A great band - enjoy!

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A-Z of Punk -D

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:30:14 GMT

After a short break while our intrepid duo dealt with some life matters DNP returns with the letter D for DIY and true to form Ewan and Stu rattle through how DIY culture was so influenced by Punk including the formation of some seminal labels, bands and fanzines and how there is a brilliant emerging scene in the UK for new bands, podcasts , venues and artists. Have a great break over the holidays and see you for the next episode in the New Year.

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A-Z of Punk - C

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:20:20 GMT

In this episode Stuart and Ewan are honoured to be joined by one of the most seminal music artists Mr Mike Coles. An absolutely brilliant bloke an total legend with some amazing stories, from seeing Pink Fairies at free festivals and the birth of proto punk to creating classic artwork for Killing Joke. Ewan mentions the Damned before Stuart but Stuart counters with Chaos UK. Enjoy!

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A-Z of Punk - B

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:50:50 GMT

Our dynamic duo Stuart and Ewan get to the letter B in their A-Z of punk odyssey - joining them this time is Kingsley Hall from Benefits the best new band in (Shit) Britain! A brilliant chat covering war, art ,music , working on the bins. You can also check out the aforementioned Shit Britain here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZJ6Q6QAwvL416xdfmxUuy?si=7989e87bdb294be3.

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A-Z of Punk - A

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:28:49 GMT

Our heroes Ewan and Stuart return for Deads Not Punk series 2 the A-Z of Punk . This episode kicks us off the first in series with A. Ewan and stuart talk through inspirational punk topics such as artists, albums , culture, current affairs and trends. Stuart even gets a mention in of the Damned with the cunning deployment of A. Ewan gets away with mentioning Goth....again!

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Episode 20

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:09:21 GMT

Stuart and Ewan make it to the end of the Rebellion Festival and also to the end of Series1 - some awesome bands helped us finish the festival including Conflict, Kid Kapichi, Bob Vylan , Gaye Bykers On Acid the mighty Steel Pulse and the band of the weekend Meryl Streek . Thank you to Jenny and the Rebellion crew for a great week and looking forward to Series 2 in early September. Have a good one.

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Episode 19

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:37:49 GMT

Ewan and Stuart stagger their way to day 3 of the marvellous Rebellion Festival, a great day again with Helen McCookery Book, Zounds, Ruts DC, the brilliant Only Ones, Icons of Filth , some high energy tomfoolery from Tokky Horror, bumping into Greg Outcasts and meeting so many lovely people.

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Episode 18

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:10:55 GMT

Stuart and Ewan make it through the second day of Rebellion Festival having seen some brilliant shows including the excellent Outcasts, Subhumans , the mighty Neville Staple and jaw dropping new band Noah And The Loaners - Rollins being Rollins and The Steve Ignorant band delivering a blistering Cr@ss set and a shout out to The Ramonas for keeping us dancing after midnight!

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Episode 17

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:45:29 GMT

Ewan & Stuart our fearless travellers through the foothills of Punk journey to Blackpool for the 2023 Rebellion Festival - Day 1 sees our heroes watch the Chumbawamba film (its good), watch UK Subs , Penetration, Slady - listen to Rubella Ballet support women in punk ( nice one) meet thoroughly nice people from Macclesfield and make it to bed without arrest..day 2 tomorrow.

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Episode 16

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:58:38 GMT

This episode Stuart and Ewan our intrepid explorers through the podiverse are chuffed as feck to have the brilliant Dunstan Bruce join the pod in the guest seat to talk about his new film 'I Get Knocked Down' , Chumbawamba , soaking the Deputy Prime Minister, bit of politics , the difficult Interrobang second album and more interesting things than you can shake a stick at - top notch stuff.

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Episode 15

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:46 GMT

In this episode our intrepid punk explorers Ewan and Stuart talk about the death of dignity in the UK, why education is about business not skills and they dont mention The Damned. Very special guest Jennie Russell-Smith , founder of the punkmongus and legendary Rebellion Festival joins the pod to talk about this years festival and why Rebellion is so special and unique.

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Episode 14

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:33:57 GMT

Very special guest Ian Glasper talks about writing books on punk, being in Flux of Pink Indians, the mighty Subhumans and our heroes Stu and Ewan warble on in the back ground about the brilliant Benefits at Glasto, Stu gets a Damned mention in and Ewan reminds us how good X are - enjoy!

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Episode 13

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:57:01 GMT

Our heroes Stuart and Ewan brave the darkness and talk about Goth , death and bands that banged bits of metal together. Back after a few weeks off due to some selfish c*nt hacking our socials.. normal service is now resumed.Well ..we say normal.. !!

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Episode 12

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:10:58 GMT

Stuart and Ewan return and this time chatting about US Punk bands with the likes of X , The Germs , Dead Kennedys, Black Flag and ask the important question who were the US Clash and were Blondie punk? Were the Ramones the best band in the world and the best 3 US punk albums of all time!?These questions and more so tune in for Episode 12

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Episode 11

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:49:32 GMT

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by very special guest Steve Ignorant - a brilliant conversation with a really great guest and super nice chap. This episode covers Scott Walker, why Crass songs still sound great, Slice of Life and the next album , working security for early raves, David Bowie and sloganeering! Enjoy

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Episode 10

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:19:54 GMT

The long awaited return of Stuart and Ewan and this episode finishes off 1980 with tales of suicide, goth and Kenny Rogers. More dark and mysterious tales from our 2 heros as they explore punk and even chat about why The Members could have been bigger which is not as interesting as it sounds !

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Episode 9

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:28:41 GMT

1980.. Maggie , the Cold War, why Psycho Billy ever existed?, New Romantics and what the hell were they wearing? Anarcho Punk, best albums of 1980 ,Futurama , Killing Joke and the odd mention of the Damned.. more ramblings ,anecdotes and punk rock facts from our two intrepid punk explorers Ewan and Stuart ...Oh! and we dont like U2 or The Police!

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Episode 8

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:17:32 GMT

Ewan and Stuart welcome top bloke and guitarist Leigh Heggarty from The Ruts D.C - a brilliant discussion about punk, The Ruts including anecdotes and insights into one of punks most legendary bands! An absolute pleasure.

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Episode 7

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:10:58 GMT

Ewan and Stuart arrive at the gates of 1979 , Thatchers in power, facism is on the rise , the cold war is er.. hotting up and alternative comedy launches a generation of catch phrases. Albums by the UK Subs, Stiff Little Fingers, The Jam, The Damned( of course) and Crass light a fuse, a few laughs including the Bryan Ferry of Hip Hop and Honey Bane gets a mention!

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Episode 6

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:51:25 GMT

Ewan and Stuart get further into 1978 and discuss the Zig Zag readers poll, most hated person of 1978 , what is pop music and how good are The Slits! More musings, ramblings and punk shenanigans from our intrepid duo as they poke a stick into the eye of punk!

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Episode 5

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:15:06 GMT

Welcome to 2023 , our heroes Ewan and Stuart jump back into the new year with 1978 but also mark the passing of Vivienne Westwood, mention the Damned a couple of times, talk about the Ramones, mail order punk, the arrival of the leather jacket, ask who is the 'Bryan Ferry' of punk and generally poke the bear when it comes to how good The Adverts were..

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Episode 4

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:34:07 GMT

Ewan and Stuart dive into Christmas , politics , fashion and rue the sad death of Terry Hall..high lights of 2022 low lights of 2022 and also things to look forward to in 2023.. more punk , more bands , more anecdotes and NO Avril Levigne!!! see you next year

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Deads Not Punk Episode 3

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:51:36 GMT

Stuart and Ewan pick up again on 1977 and talk about classic punk albums from that year and dedicated the episode to the legendary Jet Black ( RIP). Touching on great albums and also artists such as Suicide, Throbbing Gristle , The Stranglers and Ewan even manages to mention goth a couple of times! more punk , more laughs , more opinions and more from our intrepid punk blokes on the pod..

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Deads Not Punk

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:26:17 GMT

Episode 2 takes our intrepid presenters Ewan and Stuart head first into the formative years 1976 and 1977 .. bands , name drops, anecdotes and a spoon full of laughs for younger and older listeners OH! and we don't mention Spandau Ballet in this episode. Taking in the key albums of 76 and 77, The Roxy , boat trips, striking firemen Sid Vicious and Boney M... play it at your sister!

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Deads Not Punk Episode 1

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:59:15 GMT

A podcast for ageing Punks

The original Idea was conceived by punks Ewan Grant & Stuart Knight.

They are both, children of the 1960s and are still working in music today..

They will take you on rollercoaster ride of anecdotes, on the impact punk had and is still having on them.

With some guest appearances along the way what you will get is a real authentic insight from the fans perspective .

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