Ragbag Podcast

Frank has another story to tell. A true story, about a dragon.  Then he meets one of his musical heroes, Reid Paley. Reid tells Frank about his long and varied musical history, his uncompromising style, his work with the Reid Paley Trio, and his enduring association with Frank Black / Black Francis, including the recording of their collaboration, Paley & Francis.  This episode features the Reid Paley Trio songs, Everything’s Going Wrong (& That’s Alright), and The Dark Sky, both taken from the album Approximate Hellhound. More information here: https://reidpaley.bandcamp.com/  This week, Ragbag Recommends Freight Train Boogie Podcast and Americana Boogie Radio: http://ftbpodcasts.com/  Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com  Other music this week: The Cancel – Intro From Space: https://dustedwax.org/dwk156.html Lee Rosevere – HEAVN: https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandc

Frank unveils his new short story, The Man In The Green Bandana, which he's rather pleased with.He also meets another one of his all time heroes, Manda Rin from Bis. They talk about the band's musical progression since reforming, Manda's lockdown experience, and the enduring significance of the Glasgow music scene.More about Bis here: https://bisnation.com/ Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.comThis episode features the Bis songs, Sound of a Heartbreak and There Is No Point (Other Than The Point That There Is No Point), both taken from their album Slight Disconnects.Other music this week:Lee Rosevere – HEAVN: https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/Twin Muses – Lovers: https://archive.org/details/DWK063Bobby Gorham – The Comedian: https://www.jamendo.com/track/1773542/the-comedianTheme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the new and improved Ragbag podcast! Following on from his near death experience, Frank's latest ambition is to become a world famous comedian. He has some jokes. This week's featured artist is top video game composer, and all round good guy, Chris Christodoulou. More about Chris and his work here: https://chrischristodoulou.bandcamp.com/ https://www.chrischristodoulou.com/ This episode includes Chris's tracks, Into The Doldrums & The Sea Will Claim Everything Part 2. Other music this week: Blueice DJ – Rebel: https://blueicedj.bandcamp.com/  Lee Rosevere – HEAVN: https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/Kristian Vuljar - You Need Somebody: https://kristianvuljar.bandcamp.com/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At long last, Benedict Cumberbatch gets to achieve his ultimate ambition of hosting the Ragbag podcast. Besides playing some fantastic music, Benedict shares some secrets of the acting world, including a potentially libellous tale about fellow thespian, Nigel Planer. For the Ragbag Recommends feature, Benedict shares some details of his favourite author, David Hailwood. More details here: https://www.davidhailwood.com/ More about Frank Burton (remember him?): www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email (if he's still alive): fjb79@hotmail.com Tracklist & links: Morgan Sadler – Go On: https://morgansadler.bandcamp.com/ Vintage Beats – Arrange: https://archive.org/details/DWK305 Sondios Profundos - Mi Porrito de Media Noche: https://dorogrecords.bandcamp.com/ Nemanja - The World: https://nemanja.bandcamp.com/ Morgan Sadler – Been Known To: https://morgansadler.bandcamp.com/ Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sycamore Steve is back, and he's taken Frank hostage. Otherwise this is a perfectly normal episode of Ragbag.Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukIf Frank manages to make it out of this one alive, he responds to emails at fjb79@hotmail.comTracklist & links:Rollerball – The Threat Of Music: https://archive.org/details/RollerballtheTravisteOfPaintThe ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/El Remolon - Remoloneando (feat Sumergido): https://archive.org/details/pn015The Inventors – Perfect: https://theinventors.bandcamp.com/Ava Luna – Clips: https://avaluna.bandcamp.com/Knit Your Own Scarf – Holding Cell: https://knityourownscarf.bandcamp.com/Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank talks to Asha about her new album, Of Something Better, covering subjects including mental health, life as a professional musician, and Asha's contribution to the film, AESOP. Asha writes powerful, unforgettable songs, combined with captivating atmospheric music. You're going to love it. This episode features the songs Self Destruct and Brooklyn Lights. Asha's website: https://www.ashamakesmusic.com/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ragbag is changing, a bit. A great podcast is about to get even better. More details are contained within this extra special, and extra short, Bonus Bag. Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank talks to Georgia Train (formerly of the band Bitter Ruin) about her new album, I Do - a beautiful, personal, minimalist masterpiece. Georgia talks about her experience of writing songs for other artists, and her decision to record and release an album while in lockdown. This episode features the songs 'Pressure' and 'Unholy'. More information about Georgia Train here: https://georgiatrain.bandcamp.com/ Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank has discovered an American podcast which is hauntingly similar to his own. Imitation, or coincidence? You decide. This week we’re listening to a full episode of Hodgepodge with Burt Finkelstein. Starring Brad Dorenkamp as Burt Finkelstein.Check out Brad’s excellent podcast, At 6s & 7s here: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-tz2ks-d88c2b Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.comTracklist & links: This Co. – Drying: https://archive.org/details/ca355_tc Oh No Nuno – The Gentle Robot: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Oh_No_Nuno Mizuki’s Last Chance – Backlash: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mizukis_Last_Chance Twin'd - Sullen & Sweet: https://twind.bandcamp.com/ Mannlicher Carcano – Cash Out: https://mannlichercarcano.bandcamp.com/releases Jason Corder – One Obscure Night: https://archive.org/details/thn057 Structweird – Heck: https://structweird.bandcamp.com/ Nikka feat Make-D – Palabras: http://www.miga-label.org/eng/miga30.htm Johnny Dunns Or

Frank talks to the brilliant Liz Frencham on subjects including the lockdown experience, ADHD, and Liz's new album, Love And Other Crimes.This episode features the songs Love And Other Crimes and My Dad.You may have noticed I've dropped the name 'Bonus Bag' for the interview based episodes. It's better this way, considering it's not really 'bonus' content. Welcome to Episode 47!More information about Liz Frencham can be found here: https://lizfrencham.bandcamp.com/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank talks to music composer and producer, CAO, about her new EP, Flesh Luminescence. CAO makes beautiful, deep and haunting sounds, which you're going to love. This episode features the tracks Su Venider a Ser and Gacela a la Selva Oscura. More information: https://clubchai.bandcamp.com/track/gacela-a-la-selva-oscura "Su Venida A Ser" music video: youtu.be/d5tx_1N0V3QFrank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uncle Claude's back, for another fine roasting session. Frank appears somewhat unconcerned about Sycamore Steve's apparent escape from justice, preferring instead to make a series of jokes about film and literature. This time, Ragbag Recommends a brilliant new podcast, The Memes of Production. More details here: https://soundcloud.com/user-933851061-554048383/the-memes-of-production-episode-1-vibes Also check out http://www.fishbeastproductions.com/ Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com Tracklist & links: Dan Tindall - Rather Go Mad: https://dantindall.bandcamp.com/ The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/ Mysie - The Stranger: https://witchspectra.bandcamp.com/album/mysie-wts58 Feliz – MakeloveYoni Alias - Yonis Theme: https://archive.org/details/nkr001_my_name_is_yoni_ep Dan Tindall – Stay In Bed: https://dantindall.bandcamp.com/ Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/

FIXED VERSION. Frank remains upbeat despite the recent death threats, and wishes to share some more of his amazing ideas with the Ragbag listeners. This time, Ragbag Recommends the marvellous At 6s and 7s podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-tz2ks-d88c2bFrank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.comTracklist & links:Moe Shop - You Look So Good: https://moeshop.bandcamp.com/The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/Aba Made Sound – Tek my medicine: https://www.jamendo.com/album/114444/nu-afrobeat?language=enThe Petrus – My Unicorn: https://nenormalizm.bandcamp.com/album/my-unicornArbol De Fuego – Irreal: https://archive.org/details/drep23Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Frank would like to play you some great music and tell you about his inventions. Then it all goes a bit wrong. Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com Tracklist & links: Dubwitch - Dub Witch Moon: https://dubwitch.bandcamp.com/releases The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/ Birocratic - Tony's Belated Breakfast: http://birocratic.lnk.to/thisis Monoculture – Cause and ConsequenceMatteo Toso - Berimbau de Ouro: https://redfishblues.bandcamp.com/album/irikan-la-voce-del-legno Dubwitch - 2a.m.: https://dubwitch.bandcamp.com/releases Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank's guest this time is the multi-talented and inspirational musician / composer / podcaster, John Bartmann. John talks about his wide range of musical projects, and has some words of wisdom for creative people everywhere. Check out John's work here, here and here:https://johnbartmann.com/https://www.pravdaofficial.com/https://pebbleshakers.co.za/ Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com This episode features the Pravda songs, Wooden Wendy and Dark Moon Rising  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sycamore Steve stands in for Frank, who is busy promoting his new book. Steve takes this opportunity to offer an exclusive listen to his song, Sycamore Steve (Sitting At The Top Of The Tree). Then it all goes a bit wrong.This time Ragbag Recommends two brilliant podcasts, Nothing Ever Happens in Canada and Genuine Chit Chat.Check them out here:https://www.nothingcanada.com/https://genuinechitchat.wordpress.com/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.comTracklist & links:Lulacruza – Lagunita: https://lulacruza.bandcamp.com/The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/Lobo Loco – Nice to be Near by You (ID 1014)  www.musikbrause.de Creative Commons License (by-nc-nd)Debussy Bach Restaurant – 02: https://debussybachrestaurant.bandcamp.com/ Chrisopa - Last Membrane: https://archive.org/details/escala16_Crisopa_-_Last_Membrane_EPTheme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for p

Frank talks to Jef Janssen, AKA Art of Empathy about his new album, End of I, and its musical and philosophical influences. Art of Empathy's music is an intriguing mixture of darkness and light, familiar and unfamiliar. It's deep and it's powerful, and you're going to love it.This episode begins with a special shout out to anyone affected by coronavirus (including those of us, Frank included, who are currently in lockdown).This episode contains the Art of Empathy songs, Karma's Little Helpers and End of I.Art of Empathy's website: https://www.artofempathymusic.com/music/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukFrank's email: fjb79@hotmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uncle Claude's back, with some business advice for Frank, although the conversation soon descends into a puntastic roasting session. A 'roast of everything', if you will. This description probably doesn't make much sense, but to be fair, neither does the episode itself. It's good fun, though. You'll enjoy this one. This time, Ragbag Recommends The Killer Rabbit podcast, a marvelous diversion, which will take your mind off Covid-19 for a while. Here's their Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/killerrabbitpod Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.ukContact Frank via email: fjb79@hotmail.com Tracklist & links: Santosh – Man Leaves Fortune To Tortoise: https://archive.org/details/Spring-4764 The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/ A Beautiful Machine – Crowded Skies: https://abeautifulmachine.bandcamp.com/ Humanfobia – Ehlectric Vision: https://humanfobia-official.bandcamp.com/ Candlestickmaker – Promise Of Fall Is In The Air: https://archive.org/

Frank talks to singer songwriter, VanWyck, about her new album, Molten Rock, her songwriting process, and her ongoing theme of women being written out of history. VanWyck writes spectacular, poetic and unforgettable songs, and this episode contains the stories behind a few of them.Featuring the songs An Average Woman, and The Boatman Calls.Vanwyck's website: https://www.vanwyck.nl/Frank's website: www.frankburton.co.uk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In spite of various listener complaints, Frank remains convinced that repeatedly insulting an inanimate object is a work of genius. This time he's unleashing his fury on a small drinking glass.Special shout out to Porridge Radio, whose new album Every Bad is out very soon.Ragbag Recommends brand new podcast, Run With Me On This, with Stacey Frost from Rough Giraffe & Brit Pod Scene!Check out the Ragbag novel, Everything I Am, plus all of Frank's other amazing projects at www.frankburton.co.uk.Tracklist & links:Fidget Kaos – Bebop: https://archive.org/details/SOSLP008The ambient drones of Bill Baxter - Once More Into Nightfall VI: https://billbaxter.bandcamp.com/Black Bones – Captain Blood: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Black_Bones/Pirates_of_the_CoastPorridge Radio – Give / Take: https://porridgeradio.bandcamp.com/Porridge Radio – Lilac: https://porridgeradio.bandcamp.com/Tractor Pusher – IlKobra: https://archive.org/details/SOSLP008Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.