Extra Strong Lincs with Leon Smith

This month on Extra Strong Lincs, Rich lets Dan out of the studio to catch up with his old friend and original podcasting partner, Leon Smith.

Long before podcasts became mainstream, Dan and Leon were experimenting with the format, recording conversations, and creating content when most people had never even heard the word 'podcast'. Together they look back on those pioneering days and reminisce about how two mates ended up launching their own show at the dawn of a new medium.

The conversation also takes a nostalgic detour to their time presenting a Saturday afternoon radio show on the now-defunct Siren FM. Neither of them is quite sure how they were ever trusted with a live microphone, but they share some fond memories of their broadcasting adventures and the characters they met along the way.

The pair bond over their shared status as fully paid-up members of the bald community, flat caps, style, Free Hugs, and the confidence that comes with embracing who you are.

Dan and Leon also revisit their involvement in organising one of Lincolnshire’s biggest music festivals, including the extraordinary story of how the event created a nine-mile traffic jam and nearly brought unwanted attention from the authorities. It’s a tale of ambition, chaos, and somehow avoiding prosecution.

Away from broadcasting and festivals, Leon reflects on his early life and the experiences that shaped him before revealing how his career has taken him into the world of science and innovation. Today, he is helping develop and improve new materials in the laboratory, working at the cutting edge of technology and research.

It’s a funny, nostalgic, and fascinating conversation between two old friends whose journeys have taken them on adventures they could never imagine, and whose shared stories continue to entertain.

Check out the Grimsthorpe Festival Podcast here.

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