Musicians
559 - THE KOOKS - Rolling Stone Diss, Misheard Lyrics and Kicked Out Of Their OWN Gig
With no plans to even be a singer, Luke tells us which songs were unexpected viral hits, why he was kicked out of his own gig, and what happens when Rolling Stone gives your debut album a scathing review…
Hugh shares the absolutely ridiculous band name suggestion that was turned down, why he wasn’t a fan of their huge hit ‘Naive’, and the unconventional place he chose to write the new album.
The boys reveal their pre-show rituals, mad rider demands, and the most rock-and-roll thing they’ve ever done. There’s also a UFO sighting and a ghostly encounter thrown in. Ooh la!
542 - ARTHUR HILL - Cinema Ghosts, Best Hate Comments and In Bed With James Blunt!
No stranger to being in front of a crowd, we cover Arthur’s love of stand up and performing music, which was kickstarted in the most bizarre way. He shares how he’s learnt the hard way about the disasters that can happen on stage!
We of course chat about Arthur’s rise to TikTok fame, which started when a controversial dinner table video went viral. Plus, the one item he splashed £400 on and the New Year’s resolution he broke after just 5 days.
508 - RIZZLE KICKS - Sobriety, BRIT School and Secret Pharrell Williams Collab!
The boys share what it’s like to attend BRIT school - which is completely different to what we were expecting - and the one reason the principal thought Jordan wouldn’t make it as a successful musician. They share how Fearne Cotton was instrumental in the success of Rizzle Kicks, and why their Pharrell Williams collab cannot be released!
Harley talks about why he turned down money to be a semi pro footballer, and a ChatGPT mix causes him to storm off! And Jordan admits to a crime he commits pretty much weekly. This episode has the perfect blend of laughs and deep moments - the pair open up about Harley’s anxiety, Jordan’s sobriety journey, and what it was like to experience overnight fame at age of 19.
485 - SOFT PLAY - Backstage Bust Ups, Ed Sheeran Beef and Hardest Geezer Afterparty
They share why they were escorted out of Foo Fighters' backstage area by armed security, the celebrity they got to crowd surf at their gig, and why they’re calling out Ed Sheeran.
Punk rock gigs inevitably come with wild injuries, one involving a pair of underpants, and another caused by a huge 90’s pop band. The lads reveal the 6 words Isaac said, that caused Laurie to refuse to speak to him during their tour, and we put their friendship to the test with a game of Mr and Mr!
Laurie explains his nickname that has stuck since school, and his tattoo that he didn’t realise had a raunchy double meaning! And YES we couldn’t let them go without explaining Jaack’s fondness for shagging soft plays, to Soft Play themselves…
405 - SAM TOMPKINS - From Brighton Busker, To Belting Bangers With Bieber!
Sam also chats his viral busking video with Ren, the embarrassing thing he used to do to get noticed by celebrities, and of course the story of how his musical hero Justin Bieber became his pal! Plus Sam reminds Jaack of their AWKWARD interaction when the pair first met a few years ago!
399 - TOM GRENNAN - Attacked In New York, On-Stage Disasters and Soccer Aid Masterclass!
There's also THAT Soccer Aid goal, and what went down after being invited out to dinner by a pro footballer! Tom also talks about two of his biggest on-stage disasters (TW for emetophobia), the many ways in which he gives back to his fans, and how he was violently attacked in New York.
Check out episodes #21 and #176 for Tom's previous episodes.
386 - JAMES MARRIOTT - Quitting YouTube, Going Sober and Eboys
James gives us his opinion on the Eboys split, and tells us which member he doesn't speak to any more... Plus, his beef with a fellow musician that started over a TWEET, and the rapper that gave him career advice!
304 - KURUPT FM - Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin Discuss People Just Do Nothing
Hold tight, the BAFTA winning creators of People Just Do Nothing join us this week to discuss all things comedy, acting and music! We’re putting Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin’s friendship to the test, finding out why they don’t like Jared Leto and uncovering exactly what it’s like to go to Post Malone’s house. We’re also finding out how they went from messing around with comedy skits on YouTube to securing their own TV show and we’re receiving an MCing lesson! Insiiiiiiiiide.
290 - EXAMPLE III - Music Divas, The Best Service Stations and Punching Cows
286 - JUSTIN HAWKINS - The Darkness Frontman Shares Rock 'n' Roll Stories
He’s giving us an unrivalled insight into life as a rockstar, including smashing up hotel rooms, touring with Lady Gaga and pissing off Jools Holland. He’s also lending his vocals to a classic Happy Hour jingle… This one is a banger!
219 - EXAMPLE II - Ed Sheeran, Tour Bus Secrets and Australia's Most Dangerous Animals
176 - TOM GRENNAN - Number 1 Album, Teaching Us To Sing and Awkward Celebrity Stories
After releasing his new album Evering Road, friend of the show Tom Grennan is back in the Happy Hour studio! He’s giving the boys the backstory to the album and sharing what his favourite tracks are.
He also gives Jack and Stevie a singing lesson, he discusses the impact of being attacked as a teenager and he shares his awkward moment at an A List party!
156 - NIKO B - Making A Viral Song In One Day
All that, AND he’s letting Jack text a famous rapper from his phone! Check back on Saturday for the next episode!
145 - LIAM PAYNE - One Direction, Ghost Stories And YouTube Drama
Beyond discussing his X Factor journey and his life as a global pop star, Liam reacts to YouTuber songs and headlines - and reveals who he’d most like to have a boxing match with... All this and much, much more!
088 - EXAMPLE - Music Legend Tells His Story
For this episode of Happy Hour, the boys are joined by music legend, Example! He tells the story of what it’s like to achieve huge mainstream success in the music industry, offering an insight into making music videos, signing to major labels and what it’s like to play at Glastonbury. We also get to hear about his friendship with Ed Sheeran, his run in with Kesha and all about behind the iconic Nando’s Skank.
053 - MIKILL PANE - From Council Estate, To Private School, To Making Music With Ed Sheeran
Mikill Pane - the legend - drops by the Happy Hour studio this week to talk us through how he ended up becoming a huge name in the indie rap scene. Mikill discusses his journey from council estate, to private education, to famously collaborating with Ed Sheeran! Mikill's back, and he's not going anywhere!
021 - TOM GRENNAN - How To Become Famous In Under Five Years
Tom Grennan, the legend himself, drops by to chat to Jack, Stevie & Jordan about his latest music ventures. 5 years ago, Grennan didn't know he had a passion for music - fast forward 60 months and he's a household name selling out the Albert Hall.
012 - KSI - Joe Weller Off Camera Scrap, Logan Paul Fight And Beef With His Brother
Jaack, Alex & Stevie are this week joined by the top dog in the YouTube scene Mr KSI. JJ joins the gents to discuss what he was really thinking during the Logan Paul fight, his animosity towards his brother Deji and how he and Joe Weller had a fight off-camera way before the boxing came to be. It's a good'en!