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George Ezra & Friends

George Ezra & Friends

31 episodes

Had it not been for the introduction of podcasts into my life, my second album could well have been ready six months sooner. Who knows, maybe even seven. The world of podcasts has been an extremely welcome and comforting distraction from reality. Listening to interesting people talk to other interesting people about interesting things. New ideas, old ideas, thinkers and dreamers.

More about the show

A lot of the shows I enjoy are comedians talking to other comedians, candid accounts of their experiences in the industry they work in. I find them inspiring and often relieving. To hear entertainers, talk so openly about the highs and the lows of performance feels like something that hasn’t really happened before and, personally, as a performer, it’s something that really helps me.

I began looking for musical equivalents: honest, long form conversations between two musicians, the unquestionable highs of creating and performing, alongside honesty regarding things they have struggled with along the way. At the time of digging, nothing jumped out at me. I sat on the idea for some time before finally plucking up the courage to try and do it myself and went out and purchased the gear necessary for me to travel and record at the drop of a hat.

So far it has been better than I could have ever imagined. I travel to my guests wherever they may be and it is just the two of us in the room. After the initial ten minutes of chat we both loosen up and start to share stories and experiences from our time on the road.

What started as a labour of love and somewhat of a passion project is shaping up to be one of the best and fulfilling projects I’ve ever been a part of. I hope you find it as interesting and fun to listen to, as it was to make.

Episodes

  1. Special Compilation #3: Legendary Tales

    · 1 h 06 min · S3 E3

    For our final special compilation episode, we hear legendary tales from the likes of Emily Eavis, Sir Tom Jones, Sigrid, Niall Horan and more. I hope you’ve enjoyed a little look back at some of our favourite clips…

  2. Special Compilation #2: On Songwriting

    · 58 min · S3 E2

    This week, we look back at some of our previous guest’s stories of songwriting. Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Nile Rodgers, Jessie Ware and more tell us about how some of their biggest songs came to be. This podcast was…

  3. Special Compilation #1: Starting Out

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E1

    For the first of three special compilation episodes of George Ezra & Friends, we look back at our favourite stories from our previous guests about their start in the music industry. You’ll hear stories from legendary…

  4. Introducing: Phone A Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MN

    · 10 min

    This is an intro to a new podcast series from George & Ollie MN. Search 'Phone A Friend' to subscribe... When George and long-time friend Ollie MN both experienced issues with mental health, they found comfort in…

  5. 024. Shania Twain

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    For our special New Years episode George sits down with the one and only Shania Twain. Shania needs no introduction but as a recap she has 3 DIAMOND selling albums and 'Come On Over' is the 11th biggest selling album…

  6. 023. Lewis Capaldi

    · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    For our special Christmas 2019 episode we have the artist of the year, Mr Lewis Capaldi. The “Scottish Beyoncé” has had an incredible year, including his debut album hitting #1 in the UK, his huge single ‘Someone You…

  7. 022. Sir Tom Jones

    · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    This week George chats with the living legend, Sir Tom Jones. He is one of the few musical artists whose profession began at the dawn of modern popular music and continues to have a vital recording & performing career…

  8. 021. Kurt Vile

    · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    This week George records with one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, Kurt Vile. Travel can inspire in surprising ways and Kurt discovered as much making his new record, the eclectic and…

  9. 020. Emily Eavis

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    This week George sits down with Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the world famous Glastonbury Festival. She grew up on Worthy Farm, where the Festival takes place each year, and from her teenage years onwards has played a…

  10. 019. Leif Vollebekk

    · 52 min · Explicit

    Whilst touring in Canada, George sent a spur of the moment request to Leif Vollebekk to see if he'd like to record an episode of Ezra & Friends. Two hours later and they are backstage talking all things music. Leif…

  11. 018. Nile Rodgers

    · 1 h 40 min · Explicit

    Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist by constantly traversing new musical terrain and successfully…

  12. 017. Olly Alexander, Years & Years

    · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Olly Alexander is the lead vocalist in the chart topping band Years & Years and a vocal role model for the LGBTQ+ community. This week George invites Olly over to his house for an in depth chat about all things Years &…

  13. 016. Sigrid

    · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    Whilst on tour George met with BBC Sound Poll 2018 winner Sigrid. They talk about her roots in Norway, starting out young, how 'Don't Kill My Vibe' changed her trajectory over night and the energetic pop performances…

  14. 015. Laurie Vincent, Slaves

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    Laurie Vincent is a guitarist, artist and one half of, acclaimed Punk duo, Slaves. On the Podcast this week he sits down with George to talk about growing up in Kent, putting the band together and their early days…

  15. 014. Ellie Goulding

    · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    This week George sits down with Brit award winning & grammy nominated Ellie Goulding. They talk about starting out in the industry, being on the move, what it takes to make it, the importance of charitable work and all…

  16. 013. Niall Horan

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    This week George talks candidly with Niall Horan of One Direction fame, about his life in music, all things 1D, his experiences performing solo for the first time and the artist that inspired him to pick up a guitar.…

  17. Season 2 Introduction

    · 13 min · Trailer

    George Ezra is back with season 2 of his podcast 'George Ezra & Friends'. The first episode will launch on Nov 19th with the brilliant Niall Horan from One Direction. This podcast was edited by Warren Borg. The…

  18. Thank You

    · 7:26

    That's it for series one! I can’t say too much about series two, not because I’m being mysterious but because I know nothing about it... Other than the fact that I am talking to a whole load of potential future guests!…

  19. 012. Elton John

    · 1 h 01 min

    "BEING ELTON WAS LIKE BEING SUPERMAN"… George talks with British Grammy-winning legend and flamboyant superstar Sir Elton John. This podcast was edited by Warren Borg. The animations and visuals are thanks to Oisin…

  20. 011. Lily Allen

    · 59 min

    'MUSIC WAS THE FIRST TIME I REALISED I LIKED SOMETHING'... This week’s episode is potentially my favourite to date. I sat down with Lily Allen, and what an insightful and interesting conversation we had! Loved it.…

  21. 010. Sam Smith

    · 58 min

    'IGNORE ALL THE FAKE AND JUST DEAL WITH THE REAL'... What a pleasure it was to chat to Sam Smith, you're going to absolutely love this one!! This podcast was edited by Warren Borg. The animations and visuals are thanks…

  22. 009. Justin Young, The Vaccines

    · 1 h 06 min

    JUSTIN YOUNG, THE VACCINES We're back and this week I bring you some ear candy with the help of Justin Young from the incredible The Vaccines. Make yourself a cuppa and listen in. As always thank you for meeting me…

  23. 008. Jessie Ware

    · 56 min

    'THERE'S THAT MAGIC THAT IS COMPLETELY ADDICTIVE AND ACTUALLY QUITE HARD TO GET'... This week's podcast is with the wonderful Jessie Ware and what a treat it was to chat with her. Little secret for you - I appeared on…

  24. 007. Declan McKenna

    · 45 min

    'I WANTED TO EXPRESS HOW I FELT ABOUT THE WORLD'... MY MAN Declan McKenna is the next guest on George Ezra & Friends, available for you to listen to now! As always thank you for meeting me here each week. I hope you’re…

  25. 006. Giles Martin

    · 52 min

    'I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GET FIRED'... Episode 6 is here, and our special guest is an incredible record producer by the name of Giles Martin! You don't want to miss this one. As always thank you for meeting me here…

  26. 005. Ben Thatcher, Royal Blood

    · 44 min

    'HAVE FUN & SEE WHAT HAPPENS'... Drummer of Royal Blood and all round nice guy, Ben Thatcher and I first met when we were both fresh faced babies on the scene, I can only have been round 18 and ever since Ben is always…

  27. 004. Craig David

    · 48 min

    'LIVE IN THE MOMENT'... From Southampton to Miami, where do you start when talking to Craig David!? All I can say is that if you’re in need of a boost of positive energy then sit back and stick this episode on. This…

  28. 003. Hannah Reid, London Grammar

    · 37 min

    'WHAT MAKES THE PERFECT STORM?'... One night Hannah very kindly popped round to my place and we recorded this conversation. We talked about the whirlwind experience of London Grammar’s first record and the effect this…

  29. 002. Rag'n'Bone Man

    · 44 min

    'IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T DO IT'... Rory aka ‘Rag’n’Bone Man’ met me at his hotel in Glasgow the day after night one of two sold out shows in the cities O2 Academy. We sat down to talk about the whirlwind couple of…

  30. 001. Ed Sheeran

    · 44 min

    'TALENT ONLY GETS YOU SO FAR'... Ed Sheeran invited me in to his home and we spoke for hours. We spoke about Ed’s introduction to the music industry and how talent only gets you so far because without a dedicated work…

  31. Introduction

    · 7:54 · Trailer

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