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Hosted by paullaird · music · EN · 39 episodes
The Mild Mannered Army is an irregular, infrequent, and sometimes inexplicable series of discussions about music...the people who made it, the impact it had on the people who heard it, and the way in which it can change and shape lives.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mild Mannered Army is an irregular, infrequent, and sometimes inexplicable series of discussions about music...the people who made it, the impact it had on the people who heard it, and the way in which it can change and shape lives.
Recent episodes include "The Mild Mannered Army Episode 36 - Leaving the Community" (13 June 2025, 114 minutes), "The Mild Mannered Army Episode 35 - Maladjusted by Morrissey" (8 April 2025, 89 minutes), and "The Mild Mannered Army Episode 34 - Tracks of Our Years 1998" (18 December 2024, 92 minutes).
The Mild Mannered Army publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 84 minutes across 39 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mild Mannered Army is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mild Mannered Army requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mild Mannered Army's contact route on record: public web form.
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The Mild Mannered Army is a music show with 39 episodes published.
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Episode #55
<p>This episode takes a different approach.</p> <p>No edits. No theme music. No carefully placed clips.</p> <p>Just a conversation between Paul and Nick—two longtime Britpop obsessives—looking back on the scene that...
Episode #54
<p>This week, Paul and Nick dive deep into Morrissey's often-overlooked 1997 album Maladjusted — a record that arrived at a crossroads in the former Smiths frontman's solo career. Misjudged by critics? Overshadowed by...
Episode #53
<p>In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, we dive into the music and memories of 1998—a year packed with unforgettable tracks and life-defining moments. From the indie brilliance of Idlewild and the dreamy pop of...
Episode #52
<p>In this special episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mark E. Nevin for an engaging and insightful conversation. From his time as the driving force behind Fairground Attraction to his collaborations with Sandie...
Episode #32
<p>Get ready to take a deep dive into one of the most exciting years in music—1994! In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, Paul and Nick revisit the artists and albums that defined a generation, from shoegaze to...
Episode #51
<p>In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, we take a musical journey through the unforgettable year of 1987, as chosen by our esteemed co-host, Nick Amies. Known for his literary deep dives into Britpop and the...
Episode #50
<p>Here we are again. Another trip back to a year in pop music history. This time it is 1991...the calm before the storm of Britpop. Nick and I each pick six tracks from the year that soundtracked our lives at that...
Episode #49
<p>Episode 30 of the Mild Mannered Army, and this time it's my turn to fly solo through the tracks of my years for 1989. This is the same year that we discussed with Hadley Freeman in episode 27...and there are some...
Episode #48
<p>Episode: Oasis – A Deep Dive into the Story of the Band That Defined a Generation</p> <p>In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, hosts Paul Laird and Nick Amies take a deep dive into the fascinating, chaotic, and...
Episode #47
<p>Welcome back to the MMA. This episode sees Nick Amies take us back to a pivotal year in his life, 2001. As ever there are 12 tracks that we discuss as we attempt to make sense of our histories. This was a year of...
Episode #46
<p>Episode: Hadley Freeman – A Journey Through the Music of 1989</p> <p>In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, host Paul Laird is joined by acclaimed author and journalist Hadley Freeman for a long-form conversation...
Episode #45
<p>The Mild Mannered Army Podcast – 1981: The Year Pop Exploded</p> <p>In this episode, Paul and Nick take a deep dive into the music of 1981—a year that saw the explosion of synth-pop, the rise of the New Romantics...
Episode #44
<p>Episode 25 of The Mild Mannered Army is the second in our "Tracks of Our Years" strand. This week it's my turn to pick twelve songs from a pivotal year in my life - my birth year of 1973. Join Nick and I as we...
Episode #43
<p>We're ba-ack. Join Nick Amies and I as we take a journey through the tracks of our years...the music that was providing the soundtrack to our lives. In this weeks episode we are going back to 1972 when Mama and Papa...
Episode #43
<p>Ahoy. Something a little different...before going ahead and setting up a dedicated podcast for this mad idea I have decided to give a taster on this channel. I am joined by two Twitter chums to discuss and debate...
Episode #42
<p>I am joined by author Graeme Armstrong to discuss his debut novel "The Young Team". Inspired by his own experiences of gang culture in North Lanarkshire Graeme has produced a debut novel that has generated real...
Episode #41
<p>A treat as I am joined, in the Filmhouse bar, by Rick McMurray from Ash to discuss 25 years of...teenage wildlife. This is a real delight with Rick and I talking Top Trumps, Iron Maiden, the perfect set-list and...
Episode #40
<p>Former Britpop star James Cook follows up his fantastic memoir "Memory Songs" with a new book that deals with his experience of being the father of a child with non-verbal autism and how music helped him to connect...
Episode #39
<p>In this episode I am joined by the legendary music producer Stephen Street. Over his career Stephen has worked with some of the best known, best loved and iconic bands and artists in popular music; The Smiths, The...
Episode #38
<p>What a treat. An interview with Gene drummer and all 'round good egg Mr Matt "The Hat" James. Matt and I met to talk about the debut album from Gene, "Olympian", and along the way we discover the history of the band...
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