I received a surprising email a few days ago with a mysterious link. My ancient system is so out-of-date that I couldn't connect with the hot link, so I sent an email to my UK friend, Weed. Here's his reply. I participated in the interview a few weeks before I had emergency surgery for cancer, which must be why I forgot about contributing.
it's the release of a 33 minute podcast featuring the telephone interview you did with Marnie Woodmeade about Eel Pie last May -- don't know why it took so long, but it's finally available on Spotify -- on my system the link she gives loads ok as a standard web page -- it should play without any need to 'sign in' or 'sign up' if you can find the green 'play' arrow -- (i added a link to it from the media section of the eelpie.org home page) -
"Episode Description
A small island in Twickenham, once only accessible by boat turned into one of the greatest music venues of the 70s and then the largest commune in England. Can anarchy create home?
Voices include Robin Hunter, Canadian Chris and Weed.
Produced and presented by Marnie Woodmeade"
it mostly consists of interview material from the 3 'Voices' -- (Robin Hunter grew up on Eel Pie, but remembers that time well) -- i was surprised by how articulate we still sound :)
it's one of six episodes Marnie did called 'Dwelling', and was included to provide some historical context -
"Finding and fighting for feelings of home.
As the housing crisis deepens, home is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Join host Marnie Woodmeade as we speak to the people seeking alternatives. From abandoned buildings to lost rivers, they redefine what a home can be. But as restrictions on alternative lifestyles tighten, how can they protect their sanctuaries, sites of resistance and dwelling?"
It feels like a long time since we've spoken, but the episode is finally out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dDZrKGHmB6ydJejoPZPAg
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