Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara, founding member and frontman of Embrace chats to Colin Murray.They discuss the 25th anniversary of their debut album The Good Will Out and upcoming tour.The never-ending devotion of Embrace fans and how an unlikely friendship with Chris Martin from Coldplay led them to one of their biggest hits.They also talk mental health, and how getting married and having kids has grounded him.

Danny McNamara, founding member and frontman of Embrace chats to Colin Murray. They discuss the 25th anniversary of their debut album The Good Will Out and upcoming tour. The never-ending devotion of Embrace fans and how an unlikely friendship with Chris Martin from Coldplay led them to one of their biggest hits. They also talk mental health, and how getting married and having kids has grounded him.

Mark Thomas

In the second half of their chat, the pair go from Mark being on the MET police’s domestic extremism database, to public trust in police, Mark’s long list of pet hates, ironing his boxer shorts, getting along with people with opposing politics to your own, why he prefers small venues to arena gigs, sharing a kebab with Gil Scott-Heron, and so much more!

Mark Thomas Part Two

Comedian Mark Thomas and Colin Murray talk through the community of grassroots football, working with writer Ed Edwards, and Mark’s new theatre show England &amp; Son. The pair also discuss new styles of wrestling shows, potential new global sports such as ‘curbsy’, and the idea of a maximum wage. Part two will be available from 25 July 2023.

Comedian Mark Thomas and Colin Murray talk through the community of grassroots football, working with writer Ed Edwards, and Mark’s new theatre show England &amp; Son. The pair also discuss new styles of wrestling shows, potential new global sports such as ‘curbsy’, and the idea of a maximum wage. Part two will be available from 25 July 2023.

Mark Thomas Part One

Sharleen Spiteri

“I still get that call from my sister saying, ‘Bring your scissors’, she never asks me to sing her a song!” Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Scottish rock band Texas, chats to Colin Murray about living with synesthesia (a condition that means she sees colours in music), maintaining her hairdressing skills, why she turned down a Calvin Klein ad campaign, collaborating with Wu Tang Clan, and why her daughter doesn’t care that Texas are playing Glastonbury in 2023!

“I still get that call from my sister saying, ‘Bring your scissors’, she never asks me to sing her a song!” Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Scottish rock band Texas, chats to Colin Murray about living with synesthesia (a condition that means she sees colours in music), maintaining her hairdressing skills, why she turned down a Calvin Klein ad campaign, collaborating with Wu Tang Clan, and why her daughter doesn’t care that Texas are playing Glastonbury in 2023!

Eurovision extraordinaire Sam Ryder chats to Colin Murray about all-time favourite singing voices, why he thinks cool is ‘the enemy’, what he’s learned since his musical success, how he maintains his ‘secret sauce’ of gratitude, and why his teachers used to call him Tigger.

Sam Ryder

Pam Ayres

Performance poet and comedian Pam Ayres chats to Colin Murray about influences like Spike Milligan, how her accent has affected her career, writing for children, and what having ‘the necessary aptitude’ means to her

Tony Robinson

Sir Tony Robinson on discovering archaic Roman mosaics, how his daughter inspired Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, what being political means to him, the emotional development of child performers, and his new history podcast; Cunningcast.

Sir Tony Robinson

Colin Jackson

World Champion sprinter Colin Jackson on his Director role with the Wings for Life world run, being namechecked in Aswad’s track Shine, how his passion for time has manifested in an epic watch collection, how it felt to have his 60m and 110m hurdle world records broken, and why he chose not to discuss his sexuality during his competitive athletics career. Oh, and why wine gums are his go-to energy source.

World Champion sprinter Colin Jackson on his Director role with the Wings for Life world run, being namechecked in Aswad’s track Shine, how his passion for time has manifested in an epic watch collection, how it felt to have his 60m and 110m hurdle world records broken, and why he chose not to discuss his sexuality during his competitive athletics career. Oh, and why wine gums are his go-to energy source.

Susanna Hoffs

The Bangles’ lead singer Susanna Hoffs shares career highlights including touring with Cyndi Lauper, having Robert Plant knock on their tour van, jamming with Prince and what Simon &amp; Garfunkel thought of the Bangles covering their music. Susanna is currently working on her first novel and talks through the lonely, creative and escapist elements of the writing process.

The Bangles’ lead singer Susanna Hoffs shares career highlights including touring with Cyndi Lauper, having Robert Plant knock on their tour van, jamming with Prince and what Simon &amp; Garfunkel thought of the Bangles covering their music. Susanna is currently working on her first novel and talks through the lonely, creative and escapist elements of the writing process.

Don Letts

Musician, director and DJ Don Letts chats to Colin Murray about the relationship between punk and reggae music, DJing at The Roxy, directing milestone music videos like the first black music video to be shown on MTV, what Musical Youth’s track Pass the Dutchie meant to children of the Windrush generation, and what he did with his impressive Beatles’ memorabilia collection.

Colin talks to interesting people with fascinating life stories. No rules, no soundbites, just in-depth conversations with some incredible people.

Colin Murray has a wonderful style with his guests. The interviews are relaxed and natural. The conversations cover a wider aspect of the interviewees thoughts than a typical interview. 
Hence the title of this review as it feels more like that I’m lounging in a sofa with Colin and the subject, we’re all there all chatting about stuff in general. 

Murray can lead the talks from covering the obvious questions without becoming a cliche. As well as going down paths giving more insight into the person 

I like the way Colin will sometimes briefly reflect on his personal life, however it’s not him bringing his ego into the conversation but genuinely illustrating a subject to get the interviewee to reflect on their aspects. 

It’s an enjoyable off the cuff style and one that I hope is maintained for many more series in the future

It’s like sitting with mates for a chat

There is an inappropriate amount of great radio with Colin Murray. I love the casual and quirky feel of this show. The recording is a bit wonky at times, but that’s the nature of the recording environment and the trade off is great content and relaxed interviewees. Well produced too.

Yet another great show with Colin Murray

Midnight Meets With Colin Murray

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker invites Colin to his house to talk about subjects including being the only English World Cup golden boot winner, his social media profile, Bobby Robson...and snooker.

At Home: S1E03 - Gary Lineker

Ian Wright

Arsenal and Crystal Palace legend Ian Wright pops round to Colin's to talk goal celebrations, his honour at being considered one of the Arsenal greats...and almost becoming a Stormtrooper.

At Home: S1E08 - Ian Wright

Jürgen Klopp sits down with Colin to discuss everything from crossing the Berlin Wall in the 80s, to his hopes for the future at Liverpool.

At Home: S3E01- Jürgen Klopp

Nigel Owens

Colin Murray meets international rugby referee Nigel Owens, and talks about growing up in Wales, coming to terms with his sexuality, and refereeing at the Rugby World Cup.

At Home: S2E11 - Nigel Owens

Stuart Pearce

Colin Murray visits England football legend Stuart ‘Psycho’ Pearce at his house in the country to talk about everything from working with Brian Clough and pretending to have Russian roots, to trashing The Stranglers dressing room and THAT penalty kick!

At Home: S2E02 - Stuart Pearce

Colin gets a visit from The Secret Footballer, the anonymous purported Premier League footballer who lifts the lid on what actually happens in the dressing room and within the confines of the corridors of football, and what life is really like off the pitch for a professional player.

At Home: S2E09 - The Secret Footballer

Steve McClaren

Former England manager Steve McClaren talks candidly to Colin Murray about being in charge of the national squad, his time in Holland, and infuriating Sir Alex Ferguson with his boyhood allegiance to Leeds United.

At Home: S2E05 - Steve McClaren

Colin visits Danish international footballer Nadia Nadim in Paris and talks about her journey from Afghanistan to Denmark as a refugee with her family after her father was killed. She discusses how her football career has since taken her to the USA, Manchester City and now Paris Saint-Germain. And Nadia also reveals why she’s holding off the final months completing her studies to become a surgeon.

At Home: S3E08 - Nadia Nadim

Ossie Ardiles

Spurs and Argentina legend Ossie Ardiles on his career, THAT film, THAT song - and chess!

At Home: S1E14 - Ossie Ardiles

Jimmy White

Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White talks to Colin on subjects including cues destroyed at the station, dogs with Stockholm Syndrome, and his odd request following testicular cancer.

At Home: S1E07 - Jimmy White

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have won all there is to win in triathlon, in fact they shared the podium at back to back Olympic games in London and Rio.They discuss the lengths they’ve been to keep their anonymity and, as the youngest, how Jonny felt getting his brother's hand me downs. Plus, find out who wins a special head to head of rock, paper, scissors, a thumb war and higher or lower.

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have won all there is to win in triathlon, in fact they shared the podium at back to back Olympic games in London and Rio. They discuss the lengths they’ve been to keep their anonymity and, as the youngest, how Jonny felt getting his brother's hand me downs. Plus, find out who wins a special head to head of rock, paper, scissors, a thumb war and higher or lower.

At Home: S3E11 - The Brownlee Brothers

Keith Gillespie

Colin sits down for an honest and frank interview with the former Manchester United, Newcastle United and Northern Ireland footballer. They talk about the trappings that came with being a successful footballer but how a gambling addiction and a love of the good life took its toll on him in both his personal and professional life.

At Home: S01E11 - Keith Gillespie

John Barnes

Colin visits the Wirral home of Watford, Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.They talk about racism, rapping, from the highs of meeting Nelson Mandela, to the horror of Hillsborough.And John explains how he - an England player - was a secret West Germany fan...

Colin visits the Wirral home of Watford, Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes. They talk about racism, rapping, from the highs of meeting Nelson Mandela, to the horror of Hillsborough. And John explains how he - an England player - was a secret West Germany fan...

At Home: S2E06 - John Barnes

Watford and AC Milan legend Luther Blissett joins Colin to talk about his life on and off the pitch, including not being able to get Rice Krispies in Italy, the pain of missing out on Watford’s greatest ever game and the truth behind the infamous ‘Luther Blisett Project’.

At Home: S1E12 - Luther Blissett

Kriss Akabusi

Colin Murray meets Kriss Akabusi at his home, and talks about his life growing up in a children’s home, his career in the army, to becoming an Olympic medallist on the track.

At Home: S2E10 - Kriss Akabusi

Carl Frampton

Former two-weight world champion boxer Carl Frampton joins Colin to talk about his career, his success...and fish pie.

At Home: S1E13 - Carl Frampton

Tony Bellew

Colin heads to Tony Bellew's Merseyside home to talk boxing, family, football and his (mini) property empire!

At Home: S1E16 - Tony Bellew

Paula Radcliffe

Colin travels to the south of France to visit the home of the three-time winner of the London Marathon, women’s marathon world record holder and former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Paula Radcliffe.

At Home: S2E04 - Paula Radcliffe

Colin Murray meets darts legend Bobby George to talk about how he built his house, how he got into darts at the age of 30, and the unexpected darts fans he’s met in his career.

At Home: S2E08 - Bobby George

Kate and Helen Richardson Walsh, who won hockey gold together at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, discuss their relationship, and how they balance public and private life.

At Home: S1E05 - Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh

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