Rob Fitzpatrick
@robfitzp.bsky.social
I make podcasts - States of Independence is out now! - and music as Ronnie & Clyde. I write things about music and podcasts. A varied diet then. Say hello - soipodBB@gmail.com
New on States of Independence - Beggars Banquet this week is the brilliant Brix Smith with incredible stories of The Fall’s Imperial phase and what it was actually like to be married to Mark E Smith. Tuck in >>
Show is here: pod.link/1836129705
Show is here: pod.link/1836129705
October 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
New on States of Independence - Beggars Banquet this week is the brilliant Brix Smith with incredible stories of The Fall’s Imperial phase and what it was actually like to be married to Mark E Smith. Tuck in >>
Show is here: pod.link/1836129705
Show is here: pod.link/1836129705
Huge shout @moonbuilding.bsky.social for the wonderful review of my States of Independence podcast. The warmth in the [Gary] Numan chat is what’s going to make this podcast really stand out. The first two episodes are excellent.”
The story of Beggars Banquet Records here - pod.link/1836129705
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The story of Beggars Banquet Records here - pod.link/1836129705
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September 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Huge shout @moonbuilding.bsky.social for the wonderful review of my States of Independence podcast. The warmth in the [Gary] Numan chat is what’s going to make this podcast really stand out. The first two episodes are excellent.”
The story of Beggars Banquet Records here - pod.link/1836129705
✌️🙏✌️
The story of Beggars Banquet Records here - pod.link/1836129705
✌️🙏✌️
Future episodes feature Tim Burgess @thecharlatans.bsky.social The Cult, Brix Smith, The Go Betweens, Gene Loves Jezebel, Buffalo Tom, The Bolshoi and more. It’s all here pod.link/1836129705
September 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Future episodes feature Tim Burgess @thecharlatans.bsky.social The Cult, Brix Smith, The Go Betweens, Gene Loves Jezebel, Buffalo Tom, The Bolshoi and more. It’s all here pod.link/1836129705
Finally! States of Independence, my new pod celebrating the histories of the world’s greatest independent record labels launches today. S1 is the mighty Beggars Banquet, and Ep1 & 2 feature new interviews with @garynumanofficial.bsky.social Martin Mills @beggarsgroup.bsky.social and more. Live! Now!
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Finally! States of Independence, my new pod celebrating the histories of the world’s greatest independent record labels launches today. S1 is the mighty Beggars Banquet, and Ep1 & 2 feature new interviews with @garynumanofficial.bsky.social Martin Mills @beggarsgroup.bsky.social and more. Live! Now!
I also won at after lunch.
August 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I also won at after lunch.
A bunch of Best Lives getting lived on the Thames by Hurst Park / Hampton right now.
June 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A bunch of Best Lives getting lived on the Thames by Hurst Park / Hampton right now.
Perfect temperature for this right now
June 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Perfect temperature for this right now
A large proportion of the records you pick up cheap end up being, basically, junk. But this is an absolute gem.
June 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A large proportion of the records you pick up cheap end up being, basically, junk. But this is an absolute gem.
I won at lunch (Hoshi in Raynes Park)
June 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I won at lunch (Hoshi in Raynes Park)
Bangers only. Such a joyful comp.
June 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Bangers only. Such a joyful comp.
This would have been hilarious if the elephant had smashed the piano up in a fermented-banana fuelled rage. But it just listened politely and swayed a little.
June 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This would have been hilarious if the elephant had smashed the piano up in a fermented-banana fuelled rage. But it just listened politely and swayed a little.
Definitely my favourite of all the supermarket money option superheroes
June 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Definitely my favourite of all the supermarket money option superheroes
Afternoon pick me up. Never fails
April 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Afternoon pick me up. Never fails
Coppers weighing in.
March 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Coppers weighing in.
I’ve won at lunch.
March 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I’ve won at lunch.
Beautiful record
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Beautiful record
Beautiful record
February 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful record
28 yo R&C classic currently smashing it in Seoul.
February 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
28 yo R&C classic currently smashing it in Seoul.
Growing to really love LinkedIn’s belief in me and my skills
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Growing to really love LinkedIn’s belief in me and my skills