H.I. Art on the Edge

04/08/2025

Surprise Cast
w/ Robert Sekula (14 Iced Bears)

You'll be able to download my entertaining and smart conversation on Thursday, August 7. We discuss...
- influences of The Beatles and The Monkees
- family background and early experiences
- impact of Scottish indie music
- sarah records
- art of songwriting
- exploring the new ep(Asyd Mouse)

14 Iced Bears

02/08/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #188
Peter Kember (Sonic Boom)

We discuss politics, educational aspirations, collaborations with Panda Bear, Dean and Britta, Jason Pierce, and much more. Download. Listen. Share.

Sonic Boom

Links:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise-cast/id1723695740?i=1000720411544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OuYNSLU7WdeZqHtLXZIqC?si=9c2ad93e90b64232
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bf8d575-2c77-4f2f-bdca-bc47c5fdf1b9/episodes/17e38164-b3d7-4d89-a9b2-19033f0d6959/surprise-cast-surprise-cast-188-peter-kember-sonic-boom

30/07/2025

Surprise Cast
w/ Sonic Boom (Peter Kember)

This razor-sharp and thoughtful interview is set to drop on Saturday, August 2. It'll be available on all major streaming platforms. We discuss...

- the political system
- the importance of striving for happiness, not fame
- teaching life-skills
- music inspirations
- sound, textures, and songwriting
- collaboration with Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham

29/07/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #187
Ken Sweeney

Listen to this magical and passionate episode about his music and the arts. Pure gold!

Podbean: https://hiartontheedge.podbean.com/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise-cast/id1723695740?i=1000719627141
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l2FpHr9AlDaCHIfM4u9q7?si=219279ad31854d07

Ken Sweeney

26/07/2025

SURPRISE CAST
YouTube

For those who prefer YouTube for a podcast episode, enjoy my conversation with Shapes Like People, which was originally released back in April. Kat and Carl deliver the conversational goods!
Shapes Like People

Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2bzyc-188aca4How does a married couple make it sound so easy?In this spirited episode of Surprise Cast, we enter the wo...

25/07/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #186
HEAVENLY

Tune into this witty & thoughtful episode w/ Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey. You'll smile big time!
Heavenly Skep Wax Records

Podbean: https://hiartontheedge.podbean.com/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise-cast/id1723695740?i=1000718990580
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JR1oZQmh60r2EqWlMOlQo?si=5a98872b3da64443

Also available on other major streaming platforms!

24/07/2025

Get ready for a dynamic duo of an episode on Surprise Cast!
Friday, July 25, 2025

Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey (Heavenly) joined me in a fun and meaningful discussion. We discussed...
- historical events and their impact
- war and politics
- political influences
- memorable Heavenly USA tour
- insights on new songs
- Skep Wax and collaborative releases
- concern of A.I.
Heavenly

Downloadable on all major streaming platforms!

22/07/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #185
Matt Aston (theatre director)

Don't miss out on this highly entertaining episode. Matt shares...
- his deep love for The Wedding Present
- concert experiences that shaped him
- overcoming major adversity in his life
- the creative process behind his musical 'Reception'
Reception: The Wedding Present Musical The Wedding Present

Links:
https://hiartontheedge.podbean.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise-cast/id1723695740?i=1000718531231

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YiYSupuzO2gwv6reVgBeq?si=b624ee58377a455e

18/07/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #184
Catherine Laura

Check out this interview I did w/ith the extraordinary photographer. We zoom in closely on her life. This goes well beyond the surface of conversation!
CCatherine Laura Photography

17/07/2025

Surprise Cast
w/ Matt Aston
July 22, 2025

Get ready for a lively 90 minute podcast conversation with the great theatre director, Matt Aston. We open the curtains to talking points such as...
- childhood memories
- musical inspirations
- 'Reception' The Wedding Present Musical
- and much more

Reception: The Wedding Present Musical

Available for download on major streaming platforms!

16/07/2025

Surprise Cast
w/ Mina Tindle

For those of you that prefer YouTube, here's last month's episode. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/WnaOnX2POkY
mina tindle

What makes Mina’s story so extraordinary?I have a heartfelt conversation with the talented singer-songwriter Mina Tindle, who joins me from the beautiful par...

15/07/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #183
Bobby Martinez

Thank you to the founder of Dandy Boy Records for joining me on this special episode. You're a champion for the underdog in the music business!

Thank you for following Dandy Boy Records and Surprise Cast!
Dandy Boy Records