Episodes: 145
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 2.3k subscribers
Instagram: 2.4k followers
Publicly listed emails
simmo.cs@gmail.com
simmo.cs@googlemail.com
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Chris Simpson - Host of The StageLeft Podcast and a professional coach who has worked with Team GB athletes.
Clive Deamer - Portishead's 1997 Roseland NYC Performance, Rehearsals, Live Performance, And The Legacy Of The Roseland Recording.
Colin MacIntyre - Songwriting Psychology, Album Creation, Collaboration With Authors, Visual Storytelling, And Balancing Control With Collaboration In Production.
Danny McNamara - Songwriting, Songwriting Camps, Avoiding Conventional Choruses, The Role Of Songs For Listeners, And Knowing When A Song Is Complete.
Jack Bates - Touring, Musicianship, Performing Joy Division And New Order Material, Smashing Pumpkins Rehearsals, Recording, Pressure, And Life As A Stage-left Musician.
Willy Bishop - Touring, Studio Work, Festival Performance, Production Techniques, Modern Musicianship, And Building A Career In The Music Industry.
146: Russ Pritchard - BONUS LIVE EPISODE - Playing Oasis songs with Noel Gallagher
September 27, 2026
In this bonus episode, Russ Pritchard shares his journey from early struggles to playing stadiums with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, offering insights into success, songwriting, and the music industry. Russ Pritchard's early struggles and side jobs The definition of success for musicians The co-writing and popularity of Valerie Deciding when a song is finished Evolution of bass playing in different bands Choosing and switching bass guitars on tour Qualities sought by Noel Gallagher in b...
145: Clive Deamer of Portishead on their iconic 1997 Roseland NYC show - live episode
August 28, 2026
Join us for a recorded live episode with Clive Deamer of Portishead, who analyses and reflects on the iconic Roseland NYC 1997 show, which is regarded as one of the greatest live albums of its era. A surprisingly emotional experience, we dive deep into the show itself, the period around the rehearsals and Portishead’s legacy. Thank you to Steve Baker from The LongPlay Sessions for putting on the event, we may well do more. If you’d like to do a similar event with us - contact us at chris@thes...
144: Mull Historical Society
July 22, 2026
Join us as Colin MacIntyre of Mull Historical Society shares insights into the psychology of songwriting, album creation, collaboration with authors, and the importance of storytelling in music and literature. Key Topics:- The emotional journey of album release- The process of songwriting and knowing when a song is finished- Collaboration with authors and visual storytelling- The importance of human stories in songwriting- Balancing control and collaboration in music production- The influence...
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The StageLeft Podcast is hosted by Chris Simpson. Its publicly listed emails are simmo.cs@gmail.com and simmo.cs@googlemail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for The StageLeft Podcast: simmo.cs@gmail.com and simmo.cs@googlemail.com.
Podseeker estimates The StageLeft Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The StageLeft Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Working musicians, producers, session players, touring professionals, and other music-industry practitioners with firsthand experience alongside recognized artists or on notable recordings and performances. Common among recent guests: Touring or recording credits with established artists; Participation in acclaimed albums, live performances, or major festivals; Long-term experience in professional music production or performance. Recent guests include Clive Deamer, Colin MacIntyre, and Danny McNamara.
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Recent episodes cover Music, Music Industry, Songwriting, Music Production, and Touring. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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