K&A Podcast

We've all heard about the musicians, but what about the people behind the scenes that make it happen? Karl and Aidan interview those that you may not have heard of but are just as important.

K&A Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Karl Evans and Aidan Hampson, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Karl Evans and Aidan Hampson hosts K&A Podcast, a music show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  Episode 45: Better Than The Original

  May 9, 20261h 50mS1

  <p >In this episode of the K&A Podcast, Karl and Aidan dive into one of music’s most debated questions - which cover versions are genuinely better than the original songs.</p><p >We’ve been through a load of listener submissions for this one, and there are some brilliant picks in here. From subtle reworkings to full reinventions, we look at the songs where the cover has either matched or completely overtaken the original.</p><p >We talk about what actually makes a great cover work - whether it’s the arrangement, the performance, or just the context it lan...

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  Episode #44

  Episode 44: James Gardener

  Apr 8, 20261h 48mS1

  <p >Episode 44: James Gardener</p><p >Born in Southampton, James Gardener began his musical journey at seven on tenor horn before switching to trumpet at nine - following some very practical advice from his primary school teacher: “you’ll get more gigs on trumpet.” From community brass bands to the Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra, and through Grade 8 trumpet and piano studies, music quickly became the priority - A-Levels very much secondary.</p><p >A 2021 graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz course, James has performed alongside world-class musicians and at venues including the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Southbank Centre. His ca...

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  Episode #32

  Episode 43: Quiz Bonanza

  Mar 9, 20261h 23mS1

  <p >Welcome to our Quiz Bonanza, where Karl and Aidan put their musical geekiness to the test in a head-to-head quiz. No Googling, no phone-a-friend - just two music obsessives trying to out-nerd each other.</p><p >The questions include legendary festival line-ups, deep cuts from The Beatles, iconic collaborations and the curious craft of movie soundtracks.</p><p >Adding a twist to the proceedings, a very special guest joins in to lend their voice to a bonus round.</p><p >Play along and see if you can match - or beat - Karl and Aidan at their own game...<...

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  Episode #42

  Episode 42 - Hayley Thomas

  Feb 8, 20261h 27mS1

  <p >This week, Karl and Aidan invite Hayley Thomas to the podlodge. Hayley is the founder of Miaza and brings an honest conversation about health, balance, and looking after yourself as a performer.</p><p >Hayley works with people who feel physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually out of sync. In this episode, she talks specifically about how musicians can keep their bodies and minds healthy while performing. From managing physical strain to staying grounded on stage, it is a vital listen for anyone who plays live.</p><p >We also take questions from listeners, covering the real stuff that comes...

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  Episode #41

  Episode 41: Christmas Day Charts Special

  Dec 20, 20251h 45mS1

  <p >Karl and Aidan head back to the Pod Lodge for a festive dive into the Christmas Day charts. In this Christmas special, they rewind through five classic years - 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015 - to see what was topping the charts when the turkey was carved and the telly was on.</p><p >From novelty and comedy records to rock anthems, chart pop and everything in between, it’s a snapshot of how tastes and traditions have shifted over the decades. Along the way, Karl and Aidan also each pick their favourite track from the rest of the Top 100 in each year.</p>...

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