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Towards the Point? Series 4, Show 3

With our special guests Steve & Radd from Southsea's Pie & Vinyl we brave the new release from legends of the endless re-issue Pink Floyd, we get a deeper understanding of the notion of 'Dad Rock' and its possible passing as a label or genre and there's an interview with local artist Karl Rudziak about his forthcoming battle with popular culture in the community. A side serving of local events is also provided.

'Towards the Point?' is written & presented by James Sandy and Dave Allen and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 24th November 2014.

Towards the Point? Series 4, Show 2

In a literary special we host Tessa Ditner, Matt Wingett and Diana Bretherick to discuss their (and others) new compendium 'Portsmouth Fairytales for Grown Ups' which launched at this month's Portsmouth Book Fest 2014. We also consider the place of the fairy tale in writing and history, take a time check on age and memory, as well as reflect on the life and times of Dylan Thomas on the centenary of his birth.

'Towards the Point?' is written & presented by James Sandy & Dave Allen and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Writers work appears with kind permission and All Rights are Reserved. 

This show was first broadcast on  Monday 27th October 2014.

Pie Cast October 2014

In this Piecast we round up our favs from August and September, Steve tries out his Leonard Cohen routine and Radd find his voice (sort of) as we run through the joys of Southsea Fest and the perils of youth! There is also time to catch up on the winter menu, forthcoming coffee treats and the low down on some forthcoming releases and in-stores.

Piecast is a King of the Buttons Production for Pie and Vinyl 2014

Towards the Point? Series 4, Show 1

We are back for a fourth series. In this opening salvo we get up to speed on the Pompey Pop Plaque Project with guest Nigel Grundy, channel the greatness of The Magic Numbers by way of an interview at Pie & Vinyl and we breathe in the beans at Southsea Coffee Company in a consideration of cafe culture.

Towards the Point? is written and presented by James Sandy & Dave Allen and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Some music tracks do not appear in this podcast version due to copyright restriction.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 28th September 2014.

Piecast August 2014

In this Piecast we debate our favourite vinyl from the last couple of months within the rich confines of the Pie & Hifi bunker! We explore the wonders of Jack White's Ultra Vinyl, consider new menu developments, explore the wealth of stereo equipment now on sale and get well briefed on Pie & Vinyl plans on the road and in the store for the next few weeks. 

Download, tune-in and kick back- It's a summer Piecast.

'Piecast' is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie & Vinyl 2014.

Towards the Point? Series 3, Show Ten

In this last programme of the current series we get lost in the artistic wonder of the 2014 Grad Show at the University of Portsmouth, catch up with singer-songwriter Liz Green as she performs tracks from her new album 'Haul Away' at Southsea's Pie and Vinyl, consider the new Album from Eels 'The cautionary tales of Mark Oliver Everett' and round off with some summer festivals and events for you to seek out.

We'll be back proper in September 2014, but you can catch up with a catch up show in August. 

Due to copyright restrictions some music tracks do not appear within this podcast version.

'Haul Away (Live at Pie and Vinyl) by Liz Green appears courtesy of Liz Green/PIAS 2014, all rights are reserved.

First Broadcast on Monday 30th June 2014.

'Towards the Point is written and Presented by James Sandy & Dave Allen and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Towards the Point? Series 3, Show Nine

In this beautifully crafted audio transmission from beyond we consider the art of recording and listening by way of Neil Young's new media player 'Pono', assess his new art project 'A Letter Home' courtesy of Jack White's Voice- o- Gram, we catch up with the growing musical portfolio of local rabble rouser Janet Ayers and review 'Mods:The New Religion' a book by Paul 'Smiler' Anderson. There's also some top flight local events wedged on the end to!

Due to copyright restrictions some music tracks do not appear within this podcast version.

'Busy Line' By The Dave Baker Project appears courtesy of www.youngjimmusic.com

First Broadcast on Monday 26th May 2014.

'Towards the Point is written and Presented by James Sandy & Dave Allen and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Towards the Point? Series Three, Show Eight

In this programme we get up close with Pallant House's new exhibition on Stanley Spencer- Heaven in a Hell of War, we ponder the legacy of crafted concrete through the City Museum's retrospective on the Tricorn Shopcentre (with Archivist John Stedman), review the latest musical release from Wilko Johnson as he teams up with Roger Daltery for Going Back Home and collect a pocket full of local events for you to mark in your moleskin.

This show was first broadcast on 28th April 2014.

Towards the Point? is written & presented by Dave Allen, James Sandy & Simon Mobbs and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Due to copyright restrictions some music referenced is not included within this podcast version.

Record Store Day 2014 Piecast Special

In this special Piecast James Sandy & Dave Allen talk to the queue and the crowd outside Pie & Vinyl as it bursts with energy for Record Store Day 2014.

'Piecast' is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie & Vinyl and 93.7 Express FM.

Record Store Day UK was held on Saturday April 19th 2014 and is an internaitonal annual celebration of independent record shops.

Towards the Point? Series Three, Show Seven

In this special programme we are joined by Hampshire based poet Robyn Bollam to discuss her work and to consider poetry as a creative response to events- be it natural disasters or episodes of industrial decline. There are also readings of her work, a catch up with Pie and Vinyl on forthcoming Record Store Day in April (19th) and a few events for you to consider out & about.

The following music is used in this podcast and is licensed under separate creative commons agreements for non-commercial use: "Black Rainbow" by Pitx (2009),  "Matter of Time (Gentle Mix)" by Blue Whale Music (2008), "Mazurek" by Doxent Zsigmond (2014) and "Funky Theme" by Teru (2007).

All other music referred to in this podcast does not appear due to copyright restrictions.

This programme was first broadcast on Monday 31st March.

'Towards the Point?' is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM

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