In this conversation, Smiley talks to legendary guitarist James Stevenson about his experiences playing with various bands and musicians. They talk about their time in the same bands, their friendship, and their shared love for music – as well as Smiley's penchant for Marmalade in Spag Bol! James shares some memorable moments from his career, including supporting David Bowie and playing at Reading Festival. They also discuss their interactions with famous musicians like Brian Ferry and Kim Wilde. The conversation highlights the excitement and starstruck moments that can still happen even after years in the music industry. In this conversation, James shares some amusing stories and experiences from his career in the music industry. He talks about his time playing with The Cult and how he joined the band as a guitarist. He also discusses his admiration for Billy Duffy's guitar playing and the unique tambourine antics of Ian Astbury. James also mentions his brief stint in Generation X and his regret of not making another album with the band. He shares some funny anecdotes about encounters with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and David Bowie. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the influence of The Beatles and the joy of playing with The Alarm.

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In this episode, former England cricketer and singer-songwriter, Mark Butcher joins Smiley and Pete. They discuss Butch's experiences as a cricketer and his interactions with legendary players like Viv Richards and Ian Botham. They also talk about the crossover between sports and music, and Butch shares his encounters with Mick Jagger and Brian May. The conversation highlights the similarities between the lifestyles of musicians and athletes, as well as the challenges and routines they face while on tour. During this conversation, Butch and Smiley discuss their experiences with awkward and almost embarrassing moments in their careers. Butch shares a story about meeting his guitar hero Eric Clapton and receiving a personal message from him on his birthday. He also talks about an encounter with Mark Owen from Take That and a missed opportunity to meet Natalie Imbruglia. They also discuss Butch's upcoming album and potential live shows.

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In this episode, Smiley and Pete are joined by voiceover artist Shelley Blond. Shelley talks about her career and her role as the original voice of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider games, as well as her recent experience presenting an award at BAFTA. She also shares stories about her encounters with famous celebrities, including Fred Astaire, Robbie Williams, Zoe Ball, Steve Coogan, Keith from The Prodigy, and Whitney Houston. The conversation highlights the importance of gratitude and the fulfillment of achieving one's goals.

Takeaways

• Meeting your childhood idols can be a surreal and memorable experience
• Being gracious to fans is important, even if you're not in the mood
• Celebrities should use their fame to give back and make fans feel special
• Meeting celebrities can be a mix of exciting and surprising experiences.
• Voiceover work can provide unique opportunities and open doors for other family members
• Fame and success can be subjective, and it's important not to judge people based on appearances or rumours

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