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ArcTanGent and Damnation organisers, James Scarlett and Gavin McInally, discuss the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous of promoting festivals.
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Signup to Generate a PitchArcTanGent and Damnation organisers, James Scarlett and Gavin McInally, discuss the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous of promoting festivals.
2 Promoters, 1 Pod is hosted by ArcTanGent & Damnation. The show has published 164 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Report Card" (29 October 2026, 92 minutes), "The Production Manager with Marios Sozos" (22 October 2026, 117 minutes), and "Damnation: Planning, Clashes & Macaroni." (8 October 2026, 120 minutes).
2 Promoters, 1 Pod publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 99 minutes across 164 episodes.
Booking probability for 2 Promoters, 1 Pod is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 2 Promoters, 1 Pod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 2 Promoters, 1 Pod's contact route on record: verified email.
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ArcTanGent & Damnation hosts 2 Promoters, 1 Pod, a music podcast with 164 episodes published.
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Episode #143
At 44 years old, Gav is handed his first ‘report card’ since high school in the shape of a “Damnation 2026 Performance Review” he didn’t ask for. So how did he fare? Why don’t women and his fellow Scots love his...
Episode #142
The Production Manager, an almost mythical creature found back stage stressing about about “patch” engineers and impossible changeover times. Who are they and why are they so important to the running of our events...
Episode #140
It's exactly one month out from Damnation and planning is in full tilt with stage times, merch runs, flyposting campaigns, extra day tickets and a macaroni van all top of the agenda. But who takes control of what? What...
Episode #139
James unveils the first wave of bands for his “absolutely not a metal festival” with headliners Blood Incantation and Neurosis playing alongside Møl, Holy Fawn, Conjurer, Slift, Messa, Employed To Serve and The Ocean…...
Episode #138
You might see yourself as a bit of a festival veteran because you’ve managed an impressive four events this summer but today’s guest calls that tally “July”. Mr Rob Kellas, of TPD TV and View From The Afternoon fame...
Episode #137
Just when we thought it was going to be a quiet week, Ed Sheeran sets fire to himself and Slipknot drop a single that the music press love while the rest of the world hate. Gav and James absorb it all alongside rating...
Episode #136
When two hours just isn’t enough to break down the best ATG yet… we go again! This time Gav and James focus on the live performances the almost forgotten mishaps and answer all your most pressing questions. Your pod...
Episode #135
Gav and James dust off the ATG hangovers to dive back into what will go down in the history books as a festival for the ages. A nervy pod show, the best set ever at Fernhill Farm and of course, that bloody bus. Strap...
Episode #134
Well, it happened! Our biggest live pod (by some distance) took place at 10am on the final morning of ArcTanGent and the listeners packed the Yokhai Stage for it. Gav and James discuss one-way mishaps, memorable sets...
Episode #133
ATG is now and you’re either waking up hungover this morning on a farm, making your way here or wishing you were. Gav and James dive into the mailbag to get you through until the bands start. Your pod merch...
Episode #132
Are you ready to get hyped? ATG build is underway, James is living in a field and the good times have started!! Just a week until ATG 2026 opens and it’s going to be a banger. The last at Fernhill Farm. So get...
Episode #131
James is in the midst of the ATG site build and Gav has pissed off to Turkey for his “10th holiday of the year”. But those small hurdles can’t stop 2 Promoters talking about ATG’s big move in 2027. Why? Where? How? And...
Episode #130
Some might say that you’d need to be crazy to start a festival, but that didn’t stop the team behind Hayrock giving it a go with a special tribute theme bash. “However, things started to unravel quickly as bands pulled...
Episode #129
Another magnificent Trees is in the books and for many it was the best yet. But how did things look from behind the scenes, from 500 litres of water to photo booth mishaps. And how do you top it for the big 20th...
Episode #128
Live from the Saturday of 2000 Trees… James dishes on booking Don Broco to headline (in one day) and Gav comes out as an England supporter… Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again...
Episode #127
James is broken in a caravan. He tried his best. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.
Episode #126
It’s almost Trees Time and the boys are getting giddy. James has his clean fridge stocked and reporting live from Upcote Farm about putting the finishing touches to the beautiful site. While Gav is packing the sun cream...
Episode #125
Gareth Kelly from the Music Venue Trust joins us to untangle the mystery of PRS and explain how your favourite bands actually get paid. It'll all make perfect sense... probably. Gav delivers some all-time premium waffle...
Episode #124
Gav checks in from Boston to share stories from Scotland’s World Cup adventure, with the Tartan Army turning the city into a week-long party. From sold-out bars and viral fan moments to Scotland’s chances of...
Episode #123
New music, accidentally booking bands onto the podcast, navigating the baffling world of PRS, who actually gets paid when it comes to music venues, and just how much does it cost to truck water into a festival site...
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