Nick Amies
@nickamies.bsky.social
Journalist of all trades - master of some; novelist, screenwriter, music fanatic, podcaster, all-round questioning human being. Opinions are my own - so blame me.
Life has been getting in the way a bit recently but Paul and I managed to record a new episode last night which is less structured and planned out than usual. It was an interesting, organically developing conversation about our complicated relationships with all things Britpop...
We've been off the air for a while now but we took the first step back last night. Here is the raw, unedited recording of LEAVING THE COMMUNITY.
open.spotify.com/episode/1dRo...
open.spotify.com/episode/1dRo...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 36 - Leaving the Community
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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June 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Life has been getting in the way a bit recently but Paul and I managed to record a new episode last night which is less structured and planned out than usual. It was an interesting, organically developing conversation about our complicated relationships with all things Britpop...
This was fun - and a little daunting, given that I was sharing the airwaves with somewhat of an expert. An interesting exercise to go into such a deep dive practically deaf and blind to the album. Hopefully it all makes sense.
We're back...and we're Maladjusted. Nothing new there, some may argue.
After an extended hiatus, Paul and Nick return with a deep dive into one of the most maligned and perhaps misunderstood #Morrissey albums.
open.spotify.com/episode/1wxk...
After an extended hiatus, Paul and Nick return with a deep dive into one of the most maligned and perhaps misunderstood #Morrissey albums.
open.spotify.com/episode/1wxk...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 35 - Maladjusted by Morrissey
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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April 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This was fun - and a little daunting, given that I was sharing the airwaves with somewhat of an expert. An interesting exercise to go into such a deep dive practically deaf and blind to the album. Hopefully it all makes sense.
We're on a roll over at @tracksofouryears.bsky.social. Two shows in two days (1992, 2008) & another pencilled in for Friday. Do you have any memories or views on the HAPPY DAZE compilation from 1990? Ride, Happy Mondays, Pixies, Jesus Jones? If so, send us a short audio clip & be part of it.
January 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're on a roll over at @tracksofouryears.bsky.social. Two shows in two days (1992, 2008) & another pencilled in for Friday. Do you have any memories or views on the HAPPY DAZE compilation from 1990? Ride, Happy Mondays, Pixies, Jesus Jones? If so, send us a short audio clip & be part of it.
1992 was another outstanding year for music so Paul and I are going deep into it this week on Tracks of Our Years, with a view to getting the show out in the coming weeks. We'd love to include some of your stories so get in touch. A short audio clip would suffice!
Our extended end-of-year break is coming to a close as we prepare to launch two fantastic celebrity episodes in the coming days. We're also recording a new show on 1992 this week so if you have any musical memories to add, send in your audio! Tell us your story, tell us your songs.
January 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
1992 was another outstanding year for music so Paul and I are going deep into it this week on Tracks of Our Years, with a view to getting the show out in the coming weeks. We'd love to include some of your stories so get in touch. A short audio clip would suffice!
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Our extended end-of-year break is coming to a close as we prepare to launch two fantastic celebrity episodes in the coming days. We're also recording a new show on 1992 this week so if you have any musical memories to add, send in your audio! Tell us your story, tell us your songs.
January 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our extended end-of-year break is coming to a close as we prepare to launch two fantastic celebrity episodes in the coming days. We're also recording a new show on 1992 this week so if you have any musical memories to add, send in your audio! Tell us your story, tell us your songs.
An odd yet exciting year in music for me, 1998. Have a listen...
We're back with our latest edition of TRACKS OF OUR YEARS and this time Paul and Nick are delving into the depths of 1998...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 34 - Tracks of Our Years 1998
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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December 19, 2024 at 4:52 AM
An odd yet exciting year in music for me, 1998. Have a listen...
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We're back with our latest edition of TRACKS OF OUR YEARS and this time Paul and Nick are delving into the depths of 1998...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 34 - Tracks of Our Years 1998
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 19, 2024 at 4:48 AM
We're back with our latest edition of TRACKS OF OUR YEARS and this time Paul and Nick are delving into the depths of 1998...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
open.spotify.com/episode/7HLl...
The latest TRACKS OF OUR YEARS podcast sees Paul and myself discussing 1994, not just the B-word but also serial killers, Tory sex scandals, and TLC. An important year culturally in the UK and a pivotal one on a personal level.
To paraphrase Rick James, "1994...it's a helluva year.
To paraphrase Rick James, "1994...it's a helluva year.
Some of you will know, the original basis for Paul & Nick's collaboration was a shared love of Britpop. What you will also know is that these contrarians will often deliberately avoid aspects of Britpop even when discussing 1994. See exhibit A below!
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 32 - Tracks of Our Years 1994
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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December 3, 2024 at 8:43 PM
The latest TRACKS OF OUR YEARS podcast sees Paul and myself discussing 1994, not just the B-word but also serial killers, Tory sex scandals, and TLC. An important year culturally in the UK and a pivotal one on a personal level.
To paraphrase Rick James, "1994...it's a helluva year.
To paraphrase Rick James, "1994...it's a helluva year.
Reposted by Nick Amies
Some of you will know, the original basis for Paul & Nick's collaboration was a shared love of Britpop. What you will also know is that these contrarians will often deliberately avoid aspects of Britpop even when discussing 1994. See exhibit A below!
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 32 - Tracks of Our Years 1994
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Some of you will know, the original basis for Paul & Nick's collaboration was a shared love of Britpop. What you will also know is that these contrarians will often deliberately avoid aspects of Britpop even when discussing 1994. See exhibit A below!
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
open.spotify.com/episode/081v...
I was as surprised as anyone to discover how important and transformative 1987 was in my development! From "only goth in the village" to nascent indie kid, it was an interesting year - and a fantastic one for music.
Check out the new episode of @tracksofouryears.bsky.social
Check out the new episode of @tracksofouryears.bsky.social
Tease your hair and apply your eyeliner because TRACKS OF OUR YEARS is heading back to 1987 for a gothtastic trawl through more of Nick's @nickamies.bsky.social musical memories, guided as always by Paul.
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 31 - Tracks of Our Years 1987
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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November 27, 2024 at 4:44 AM
I was as surprised as anyone to discover how important and transformative 1987 was in my development! From "only goth in the village" to nascent indie kid, it was an interesting year - and a fantastic one for music.
Check out the new episode of @tracksofouryears.bsky.social
Check out the new episode of @tracksofouryears.bsky.social
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Tease your hair and apply your eyeliner because TRACKS OF OUR YEARS is heading back to 1987 for a gothtastic trawl through more of Nick's @nickamies.bsky.social musical memories, guided as always by Paul.
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 31 - Tracks of Our Years 1987
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Tease your hair and apply your eyeliner because TRACKS OF OUR YEARS is heading back to 1987 for a gothtastic trawl through more of Nick's @nickamies.bsky.social musical memories, guided as always by Paul.
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
New episode now live: open.spotify.com/episode/6REb...
Great fun as always and I never need an excuse to tell my Alan from Shed Seven story...
Another episode in the can... Paul and Nick talked all things 1994 earlier today, from serial killer Fred West to TLC's Waterfalls.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
November 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Great fun as always and I never need an excuse to tell my Alan from Shed Seven story...
Reposted by Nick Amies
Another episode in the can... Paul and Nick talked all things 1994 earlier today, from serial killer Fred West to TLC's Waterfalls.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
November 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Another episode in the can... Paul and Nick talked all things 1994 earlier today, from serial killer Fred West to TLC's Waterfalls.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
And no, there is no other link connecting these two things other than the year in question.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this one. Next up though will be 1987.
Another hugely enjoyable conversation with my brother from another mother. The latest Tracks of Our Years is now live and this week we're time travelling back to 1991.
The boys are back in town... The new episode of Tracks of Our Years is now live with Paul and Nick sharing their musical choices and personal memories from 1991.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 30 - Tracks of Our Years 1991
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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November 20, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Another hugely enjoyable conversation with my brother from another mother. The latest Tracks of Our Years is now live and this week we're time travelling back to 1991.
Reposted by Nick Amies
The boys are back in town... The new episode of Tracks of Our Years is now live with Paul and Nick sharing their musical choices and personal memories from 1991.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 30 - Tracks of Our Years 1991
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:36 AM
The boys are back in town... The new episode of Tracks of Our Years is now live with Paul and Nick sharing their musical choices and personal memories from 1991.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cfm...
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This and all our other shows can also be found on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/1hhk...
open.spotify.com/episode/1hhk...
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 29 - Tracks of Our Years 1989
The Mild Mannered Army · Episode
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November 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM
This and all our other shows can also be found on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/1hhk...
open.spotify.com/episode/1hhk...
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Our latest episode of Tracks of Our Years sees Paul flying solo, taking us on a journey through his chosen tunes and memories from 1989.
Listen to Paul and Nick talking all things '89 here: www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-6d...
Listen to Paul and Nick talking all things '89 here: www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-6d...
November 17, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Our latest episode of Tracks of Our Years sees Paul flying solo, taking us on a journey through his chosen tunes and memories from 1989.
Listen to Paul and Nick talking all things '89 here: www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-6d...
Listen to Paul and Nick talking all things '89 here: www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-6d...
Need advice from those in the graphic novel/comic world. I have the stories but no artist to work with. All the publishing houses I contact want the full package (writer/artist) on board before even considering the material. What's the best way to approach/find an artist to potentially work with?
November 16, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Need advice from those in the graphic novel/comic world. I have the stories but no artist to work with. All the publishing houses I contact want the full package (writer/artist) on board before even considering the material. What's the best way to approach/find an artist to potentially work with?
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Hey Bluesky community! 🌟 Excited to spread my wings in this vibrant space. 🦋
After adventures on LinkedIn and giving up on X, I’m looking forward to new conversations here. Let’s connect on making our nonprofits smarter, more engaging, innovative, and impactful by learning from each other! 🚀✨
After adventures on LinkedIn and giving up on X, I’m looking forward to new conversations here. Let’s connect on making our nonprofits smarter, more engaging, innovative, and impactful by learning from each other! 🚀✨
November 16, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Hey Bluesky community! 🌟 Excited to spread my wings in this vibrant space. 🦋
After adventures on LinkedIn and giving up on X, I’m looking forward to new conversations here. Let’s connect on making our nonprofits smarter, more engaging, innovative, and impactful by learning from each other! 🚀✨
After adventures on LinkedIn and giving up on X, I’m looking forward to new conversations here. Let’s connect on making our nonprofits smarter, more engaging, innovative, and impactful by learning from each other! 🚀✨
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Here you go, a starter pack of Independent Record Shops to follow (pass it on, guessing they’d appreciate that) go.bsky.app/FFCkVXG
November 16, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Here you go, a starter pack of Independent Record Shops to follow (pass it on, guessing they’d appreciate that) go.bsky.app/FFCkVXG
This is the podcast that I'm proud to be the sometime co-host of. It's essentially about music, but so much more. Because music is more than just the music, isn't it?
Feel free to dive in and swim around.
New episodes every - or at least, most - weeks.
Feel free to dive in and swim around.
New episodes every - or at least, most - weeks.
The Mild Mannered Army podcast is now here! As well as still being on the channel that should not be named.
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...
The Mild Mannered Army
Podcast · paullaird · A podcast where it really is the music that matters. Deep dives into classic albums. Laser focus on specific artists. Strolls through the music of significant years. Long for...
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November 15, 2024 at 8:23 AM
This is the podcast that I'm proud to be the sometime co-host of. It's essentially about music, but so much more. Because music is more than just the music, isn't it?
Feel free to dive in and swim around.
New episodes every - or at least, most - weeks.
Feel free to dive in and swim around.
New episodes every - or at least, most - weeks.
Reposted by Nick Amies
The Mild Mannered Army podcast is now here! As well as still being on the channel that should not be named.
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...
The Mild Mannered Army
Podcast · paullaird · A podcast where it really is the music that matters. Deep dives into classic albums. Laser focus on specific artists. Strolls through the music of significant years. Long for...
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:19 AM
The Mild Mannered Army podcast is now here! As well as still being on the channel that should not be named.
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...
For all of you Blueskyers who don't know, we have a shedload of great content for you to explore, including new episodes of our TRACKS OF OUR YEARS series.
open.spotify.com/show/0PytXrs...