Podcasts by Dangerous Amusements: the Elvis Costello playlist

Kenton Hall from 2023-12-10T05:00

Kenton Hall is a man of many talents: songwriter, musician, actor and director. He’s also a huge Elvis Coste...

Tim Riley from 2023-11-05T05:00

Music writer Tim Riley is the author of acclaimed books about the Beatles, John Lennon and Bob Dylan, among others.

He’s also closely followed the career of Elvis Costello and tells me ab...

Jorge Farah from 2023-10-10T04:00

Writer and editor Jorge Farah describes Elvis Costello’s music as “the soundtrack to my life”.

In this episode, we discuss how he came to be a Costello fan, chat about some of his favouri...

A L Kennedy from 2023-09-05T04:00

A L Kennedy is an award-winning author, playwright, comic and performer. Among her acclaimed works is a collection of short stories named after the Elvis Costello song, All The Rage.

In t...

Jim Windolf from 2023-07-04T04:00

New York Times features editor Jim Windolf is the man behind the legendary Costello’s 500 feature f...

A sound salvation from 2023-06-19T12:51:16

This is a quick plug for an appearance I’ve made on another show.

It’s an absolute thrill and honour to be a guest on one of my favourite podcasts, Listen

Connor Ratliff from 2023-05-23T04:00:30

Connor Ratliff is an actor, comedian and host of the acclaimed Listen

Allison Rapp from 2023-05-02T04:00:36

Music journalist Allison Rapp has written extensively about Elvis Costello’s music.

She’s reviewed a wide variety of ...

Bill Schweigart from 2023-03-14T05:00:47

Acclaimed author Bill Schweigart takes time out from releasing two books in a month to chat about Elvis Costello’s music.

Bill became a Co...

BONUS - Bacharach and Costello from 2023-02-16T14:30:17

A tribute to Burt Bacharach following his death a few days ago in February 2023.

In this episode, I look back at his collaborations with Elvis Costello and celebrate the music they made t...

Emma Swift from 2023-02-07T05:00:09

Singer/songwriter Emma Swift counts Elvis Costello among her musical heroes and describes his songs as “a gateway into another kind of life”.

Emma released Listen

Mark Lamarr from 2022-12-06T05:00:33

Top comedian and broadcaster Mark Lamarr joins me to open the fifth series of the podcast.

Mark has starred in some of the defining UK television shows of the last three decades, includin...

Steve Mandel (part two) from 2022-08-30T04:00:33

In this second part of my conversation with producer and engineer, Steve Mandel, we chat about Wise Up Ghost, the album he created ...

Steve Mandel (part one) from 2022-08-16T04:00:10

Steve Mandel is an audio engineer, producer and songwriter highly regarded for his work with The Roots.

He first...

Remedy Robinson from 2022-08-02T04:00:20

Author and linguist Remedy Robinson hosts the brilliant Costello-themed podcast, Listen

My Aim Is True with Richard Crouse from 2022-07-22T04:00:47

22 July 2022 is the 45th anniversary of Elvis Costello’s acclaimed debut album, My Aim Is True.

Married father-of-one, Declan MacManus, was a computer operator from London and a prolific ...

Adam Roberts from 2022-07-05T04:00:13

Science fiction author, critic and academic, Professor Adam Roberts, has been an Elvis Costello fan since hearing Blood and Chocolate...

Sebastian Krys (part two) from 2022-06-14T04:00:13

In this second part of my conversation with producer Sebastian Krys, we chat about some of his favourite Elvis Costello songs.

Sebastian Krys (part one) from 2022-05-31T04:00:22

Sebastian Krys is a multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning producer and engineer. He’s worked with an incredible array of great artists, including Gloria Estefan and Shakira, and has co-produced ...

BONUS - classic Costello covers from 2022-05-17T04:00:18

As well as being a brilliant and prolific songwriter, Elvis Costello is a master of interpreting songs written by other people. In this bonus episode of the podcast, we put aside our playlists and ...

Libby Cudmore from 2022-05-03T11:01:40

Author and music writer Libby Cudmore has been an Elvis Costello fanatic since being given a mix-CD containing Crimes of Paris. In this episode, Libby tells me how her love of Costello’s music has ...

Ian Winwood from 2022-04-19T04:00

Music journalist and author Ian Winwood is a self-confessed Elvis Costello obsessive.

We chat about how his love of EC’s musi...

Pam Thurschwell from 2022-04-05T04:00

Pam Thurschwell is an academic, author and self-confessed “Costello trainspotter”.

She tells me how early Costello songs like Green Shirt put the...

Neal Davies from 2021-12-21T05:00

I’m joined by Neal Davies for the final episode of 2021.

Neal tells me about the book he’s writing about Elvis Costello in the mid-‘80s: King o...

Chris Mercer from 2021-12-07T05:00

Composer and musician Chris Mercer joins me to talk about the music of Elvis Costello.

Chris recalls buying his first Costel...

Geoff Blythe from 2021-11-23T05:00

As a member of the TKO Horns, Geoff Blythe toured with Elvis Costello and the Attractions and performed on several tracks on the 1983 album, Punch the Clock...

Alan Johnson from 2021-11-09T05:00

What a treat it was to catch up with award-winning author and former UK Home Secretary Alan Johnson to talk about his love of Elvis Costello’s music.

An EC fanatic since hearing (The Ange...

Kitten Kuroi from 2021-10-26T04:00

Kitten Kuroi is a singer, songwriter and activist who has performed live with Elvis Costello and the Imposters on a number of tours. Listen

Glen Colson from 2021-07-06T04:00

Legendary music PR Glen Colson worked on Elvis Costello’s record releases and tours in the late-1970s.

Glen tells me all about those early days – the stunts, the arrests, the tours and th...

Georg Purvis from 2021-06-22T04:00

Georg Purvis is the author of On Track: Elvis Costello and the Attractions....

WS Cranmore from 2021-06-08T04:00

Artist and painter WS Cranmore is my first transatlantic guest on the podcast.

skOt recalls hearing Elvis Costello’s music for the first time ...

Paul Stokes from 2021-05-25T04:00

Music journalist Paul Stokes (NME, Q, MOJO, BBC Radio 6 Music) takes us on a trip down Rocking Horse Road as we talk about his love of Elvis Costello’s...

Jason Carty from 2021-05-11T04:00

Jason Carty is one half of the terrific Beatles podcast, Nothing Is Real.

A winner of the coveted ...

Boyd Hilton from 2021-04-27T04:00

Boyd Hilton is a top TV and film journalist, entertainment director for Heat magazine and contributing editor at Empire.

He’s also a huge Elvi...

Jo Brand from 2021-04-13T04:00

I'm delighted to welcome comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter Jo Brand to the podcast.

We talk about her love of Elvis Cos...

Jeremy Vine from 2021-03-30T04:00

Broadcaster and author Jeremy Vine is our first guest on the second season of Dangerous Amusements.

Jeremy describes Elvis Costello as “the...

Episode 8 - Tom Doyle from 2021-02-04T06:00

Leading music writer Tom Doyle drops by to chat about Elvis Costello.
Tom’s been an Elvis fan since buying the Oliver’s Army single and has gone on to cover Costello’s career for MOJO and Q ove...

Tom Doyle from 2021-02-04T05:00

Leading music writer Tom Doyle drops by to chat about Elvis Costello. Tom’s been an Elvis fan since buying the Oliver’s Army single and has gone on to cover Costello’s career for MOJO and Q over th...

Episode 7 - Andy Spinoza from 2021-01-19T06:00

Writer and publisher Andy Spinoza is our special guest on this episode.

Andy picks five Elvis Costello tracks for ou...

Andy Spinoza from 2021-01-19T05:00

Writer and publisher Andy Spinoza is our special guest on this episode.

Andy picks five Elvis Costello tracks for our pl...

Episode 6 - Angela Eagle from 2021-01-05T06:00

Our guest is politician and author, Angela Eagle MP.

Angela tells us about her love of Elvis Costello’s music, from listening to the copy...

Dame Angela Eagle from 2021-01-05T05:00

Our guest is politician and author, Dame Angela Eagle MP.

Angela tells us about her love of Elvis Costello’s music, from listening to the cop...

Episode 5 - David Quantick from 2020-12-22T06:00

Our guest is author, music journalist and screenwriter David Quantick.

We discuss some of David's favourite Elvis Costello songs as he adds five tracks to the Listen

David Quantick from 2020-12-22T05:00

Our guest is author, music journalist and screenwriter David Quantick.

We discuss some of David's favourite Elvis Costello songs as he adds five tracks to the Listen

Episode 4 - Theo Delaney from 2020-12-08T06:00

We’re joined by award-winning director, broadcaster and podcaster, Theo Delaney.

Theo chats about his love of Elvis Costello’s music, fro...

Theo Delaney from 2020-12-08T05:00

We’re joined by award-winning director, broadcaster and podcaster, Theo Delaney.

Theo chats about his love of Elvis Costello’s music, from fi...

Episode 3 - My Darling Clementine from 2020-11-24T06:00

We’re joined by Lou Dalgleish and Michael Weston King of My Darling Clementine.

They chat about their new album, Country Darkness...

My Darling Clementine from 2020-11-24T05:00

We’re joined by Lou Dalgleish and Michael Weston King of My Darling Clementine.

They chat about their new album, Country Darkness, fe...

Episode 2 - Ian Prowse from 2020-11-10T06:00

Musician and singer/songwriter Ian Prowse drops by to talk about the music of Elvis Costello.

The Pele and Amsterdam frontman recalls heari...

Ian Prowse from 2020-11-10T05:00

Musician and singer/songwriter Ian Prowse drops by to talk about the music of Elvis Costello.

The Pele and Amsterdam frontman recalls hearing E...

Episode 1 - Mark Billingham from 2020-10-27T06:00

Best-selling author Mark Billingham joins us to chat all things Elvis. 

Mark tells us about hosting EC's book launch event in 201...

Mark Billingham from 2020-10-27T05:00

Best-selling author Mark Billingham joins us to chat all things Elvis. 

Mark tells us about hosting EC's book launch event in 2015, s...

Dangerous Amusements trailer from 2020-10-10T12:48:42

Introducing Dangerous Amusements, a place where we talk about the music of Elvis Costello.

On each episode, a guest joins Stu Arrowsmith to cha...