This week we review the last 3 games starting with the horror of West Brom away, the disappointment of Millwall at home ending with the utter boredom of trying to stomach Burnley at Fratton Park. Phil provides the quiz this week and taxes our brains to remember former players by their career history. Hope you can play along. All the transfer activi…

All of us here at the Play Up Podcast team were saddend by the passing of Alec Lumb at the Boro game on Saturday, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. Play Up Pompey and Rest In Peace Alec. Play Up Podcast - Episode 19 - Pompey Staying Up Ole Ole! In this weeks episode we use the word exasperation a lot, well for the Blackburn…

Play Up Podcast - Episode 18 A Happy New Year to everyone and we hope you had a good holiday break. After a slightly extended break for Xmas and New Year we are back to cover all of Pompey's games over the notoriously tricky Xmas period and the team had mixed fortunes with some thumping wins and disappointing losses. Each one of the PUP team cover …

Play Up Podcast - Episode 17 Your host is joined by Phil, Reece and Jamie to discuss the last 3 games which saw Pompey claim 5 points and their best performance of the season at home to Bristol City. The usual unusual topics, just whose blood did Colby Bishop get during his Op? Which player has a Victorian Adventurers name? And who did we pick for …

It was such a pleasure to sit down with James Genus while he was in town playing with jazz icon Herbie Hancock. Genus' has had an incredible career not only as a first call sideman for the likes of Branford Marsalis, Roy Haynes, Bob James and Chick Corea, but he has held the bass chair at Saturday Night Live (SNL) for nearly 25 years and played on …

What a difference a week makes in Football! Pompey are off the bottom of the table and their talismanic Striker has returned after heart surgery. Your host - Scott Mclachlan - is joined by Phil and Tim to discuss Pompey's last 3 games which included, finally, a bombastic home win to make that 2 wins in the Championship. Phil updates us from the Ann…

Pompey relegated already? After a tough week for Pompey, the Play Up gang look back at the last 3 games and try and make sense of the state of the Club. The team is analysed from back to front as we try and make sense of just how and why Pompey are playing so badly and we get some unique insight into just what the Eisners are thinking about how the…

Play Up Podcast - Episode 14 - 10/10/24 Scott and the gang are back and this weeks episode tries to make sense of the last 3 games. Jamie, Tim, Reece and Phil give their verdicts on 2 home points and an away spanking at Stoke. We question everything, from John Mousinho and Rich Hughes to Marlon Pack and wonder if we are up to the challenge that the…

Play Up Podcast - Episode 13 - unlucky for some! Host Scott is joined by Jamie, Tim and new talent Phil to discuss West Brom and Burnley defeats and look for positives, do they succeed? Find out the odds on someone unlikely to score against Sheffield Utd, we bemoan the work-in-progress team and look forward to the end of the very very tough games, …

3rd Special Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded 19th September 24 Welcome to the 3rd of our special episodes where I interview Pompey Fans and people connected to the club both past and present. Reece Hawkins went to his first game in 2004 and it turned out to be a drama filled game that got him hooked for life! Sporting a big hat a la Westwo…

Play Up Podcast - Episode 12 This week Scott, Jamie and Reece discuss the last 2 Championship games and decide just how badly we were humped by Sunderland. Deadline day gets covered and we discuss how long it will take for all the new signings to gel, has John Mousino decide that he can't be arsed with the first 7 games and is building a team to ha…

11th Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded 20th August 2024 The Play Up Podcast team discuss the first two fixtures of the season which have brought Pompey 2 points and a very decent start to life back in the Championship. We try and unpick the madness that took hold of Kaminski with the Fratton End view giving us insight into the barney that c…

10th Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded 1st August 2024 We're Back! Pompey are back in the Championship and its safe to say that the Play Up Podcast team are bricking it. We discuss the current state of the squad, Bishops dodgy ticker and we bodyshame Usain Bolt as well as looking at those first 4 League games that Pompey will play in August…

9th Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded May 23rd 2024 Despite technical hitches, illness and post-promotion hangovers we finally bring you the End of Season review of Pompeys most successful league season in 21 years. Scott hosts and is ably assisted by fellow Pompey fans Jamie, Tim and newcomer Reece who definitely brings some gravitas and i…

2nd Special Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded May 8th 2024 Welcome to the 2nd of our special episodes where I interview Pompey Fans and people connected to the club both past and present. Donald Vass has been supporting Pompey for over 20 years and got a season ticket at just the wrong time! Or right time depending on your point of view in …

7th Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded April 12th 2024 Welcome to the 7th Play Up Podcast with host Scott Mclachlan and fellow Pompey Fans Jamie and Tim discussing all things Portsmouth Football Club. In this episode we cover the exciting draw at home to Derby County and the relatively comfortable win at home again vs Shrewsbury with both re…

Special Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded April 5th 2024 An unscheduled but no less interesting episode of the Play Up Podcast where we attended the 125th Anniversary Dinner and which also encompassed the relaunch of the Hall Of Fame for 2024. I speak to Alan Knight, Guy Whittingham, John Mousinho, Andy Cullen and John Westwood, with Colin …

Special Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded March 26th 2024 Welcome to what is the first of our special episodes where I interview Pompey Fans and people connected to the club both past and present. Colin Farmery of the Pompey History Society remembers the 1970's seasons where it is fair to say Pompey struggled and eventually ended up in Engl…

4th Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded March 19th 2024 Welcome to the 4th Play Up Podcast with host Scott Mclachlan and fellow Pompey Fans Jamie and Tim discussing all things Portsmouth Football Club. In this episode we nervously look at Pompey's run-in plus the Promotion and Title chances and how nervous, or not, they make us feel. We also …

3rd Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded Feb 29th 2024 Welcome to the 3rd Play Up Podcast) with host Scott Mclachlan and fellow Pompey Fans Jamie and Tim discussing all things Portsmouth Football Club as they battle technical issues and failing memories. In this episode we celebrate Fab February and look at the March to the Championship and th…

2nd Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded Feb 19th 2024 Welcome to the 2nd Play Up Podcast (and they said we woudn't make it!) with host Scott Mclachlan and fellow Pompey Fans Jamie, Tim and Jeff discussing all things Portsmouth Football Club. In this second episode we discuss Fab February and the approach of bogey team Charlton, Magical Telepo…

Garry Gary Beers is a founding member of Australian rock icons INXS and has played the biggest stages in the world as well as selling over 50million records globally. He has since gone on to design his own 'quad coil' pickups and subsequently his own line of boutiqye handmade instruments - GGB Basses. It was great to sit down with Garry and chat ab…

Pilot Episode of the Play Up Podcast - recorded Jan 31st 2024 Welcome to the very first Play Up Podcast with host Scott Mclachlan and fellow Pompey Fans Jamie and Jeff discussing all things Portsmouth Football Club. In this 1st episode we discuss John Mousinho's 1st year, the Pompey Xmas Curse and the appropriate use of Suntan lotion when forming w…

I've been a fan of @DougWimbishBass and @LivingColour since my early teens with 'Stain' being a hugely inspirational and ear opening album for me so getting the chance to sit down with Doug and pick his brains was a really exciting. This interview was recorded after a 2hr masterclass with @willcalhoun98 and Doug still had the graciousness to sit wi…

It was a blast getting to chat with Anthony for this new Player Profile a few weeks ago. I'm a big fan of his YouTube video lessons and of course his playing and we cover a vast array of topics in this interview ranging from tonewoods to time perception. Be sure to check out his music via the spotify link below and get ready for his new single drop…

This has been a long time coming but I'm thrilled to finally publish this brand new interview with the incredible Mr. Steve Jenkins! We get into all kinds of nitty gritty in this episode including FX, streaming, technique, touring etc; so please jump on instagram and follow Steve, buy his albums and generally support the guy :) http://www.stevejenk…

It's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high pr…

It's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high pr…

It's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high pr…

Kaveh Rastegar is a bassist, multi instrumentalist, producer and recording artist who has collaborated with a long list of artists. As a bassist, Rastegar is best known as a founding member of the genre-blurring, GRAMMY® Award-nominated quintet Kneebody, though he’s also toured the world with superstars like John Legend (and also appeared as his fi…

Five time Grammy nominated bassist, composer and luthier, Scott Ambush has been performing since the age of twelve. A native Marylander, Scott began playing electric bass when he discovered that the drum slot in the band he wanted to join was filled. Scott has no regrets. As a member of contemporary jazz super group, Spyro Gyra, he is known for his…

Queen are rock'n'roll royalty, with an incredible legacy of hit songs and a worldwide fanbase that continues to grow, there seems to no end to their global domination after nearly 40yrs. So when I got the chance to sit down with their bass player Neil Fairclough after an incredible show the previous night, I jumped at the chance. Neil is a consumat…

Dave Boonshoft is the president of Aguilar Amplification (New York), known for their high-quality bass heads, cabinets, preamps, pickups and effects pedals for bass players. Dave’s history in the music industry is rich and diverse, with a long career including stints as a Jazz bassist, having performed with the Momma and Pappas, working with semina…

Anyone who gets the call to play bass for Victor Wooten needs to be taken seriously, and Anthony Wellington is that guy. Not only is he an incredible performer but Anthony is a world renowned educator with his very on curriculum called Bassology. It was a real joy to spend some time with Anthony and get an insight into his history as a player and a…

As artists, we try to combine all of our influences to create something new. Bassist Max Moran has achieved that with his album, Neospectric. The forward-thinking jazz album, which is anchored by his band of the same name, blends styles and genres for a beautiful flow over tight grooves. His unique sound came naturally as he forged his musical iden…

Texan native Nigel Rivers has had a fascinating path to his current position as top call bassist for artists such as Erykah Badu and the Gritz. An alumni of NTSU, Nigel has killer chops and a deep musicality that make him a formidable musician and first call session player in his current home town of LA. It was a pleasure to hear his story and lear…

Felix Pastorius!!! A true gentlemen and rising star of the bass guitar, it was a privilege to get to spend some time with Felix and hear more about his philosophy on music and life as well as some insights into his musical journey and family life. http://www.basslessonsmelbourne.com http://www.facebook.com/bassguitarlessonsmelbourne…

Born and raised in Delaware, Bratten grew up in a musical family. He was influenced by his father, James Bratten Sr. who played the bass guitar and directed the choir at church. His mother and sister sang in the choir along with other local groups. Gracing many stages, Bratten has had the opportunity to play with an plethora of artists including Dr…

Leland Sklar is a true living legend of the music world. Having played on over 2,500 recordings, toured the world with such iconic acts as James Taylor, Phil Collins and Toto along with numerous television appearances around the globe, Lee Sklar is a bass player you've probably already heard more than you know. It was an absolute honour to spend a …

Shem von Schroeck has been entertaining audiences since he was 3 years old. A veteran of the stage and recording studio, he has performed in all 50 United States and 54 countries around the world as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and music director in a diverse range of genres. Currently the bassist and principal backing vocalist for the legendar…

I caught up with London bassist Pete Martin while he was in Melbourne touring with nu jazz keys sensation Kamaal Williams. We recorded this interview the morning after Williams sold out show at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne so despite the jet lag and road weariness Pete was super generous with his time and we get into some great dialogue about tech…

I caught up with Kevin while he was down under with FORQ and recorded this interview by his hotel pool. After 15 years on the Atlanta music scene, bassist Kevin Scott is expanding his musical and geographic reach. In the last year, he has toured and recorded with Jimmy Herring and John McLaughlin’s “Meeting of the Spirits,” Wayne Krantz, FORQ, and …

When I first saw what Jarman and Matty were doing in their band 'Men Imitating Machines' I was convinced there must be tracks running in the background, but then I found out their motto is 'Live as F***' and that everything you hear is being created in real time, live in front of you. I was fascinated to find out how Jarman was creating such epic s…

Tom Kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. His credits include performances and recordings with both mainstream legends and leading contemporary players. Tom’s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so…

Born in South America (Chile), Igor Saavedra started playing bass at 22 years old. He's considered by the most prestigious critics as an ambassador of the authentic South American bass culture and one of the world's most innovative, respected, influential & virtuoso bassists, granting him as being a Pioneer of the 8-String Bass (since 1999) & one o…

Tim is a freelance bass player and music producer located in Sydney (and increasingly, Melbourne). A lover of all music, he cut his teeth playing soul and roots based music around Sydney in the early 2000s. He was mentored by the late bass player/composer Jackie Orszaczky, with whom he had the fortune of playing with in the the last few years of hi…

Atlanta born and raised, Detoxxx honed his craft playing in the gospel churches of America's 'Bible Belt' and has since gone on to be a first call producer and session bassist in the RnB, Hip Hop and jazz/funk/soul scenes. Detoxxx was a joy to hang with while he was in town with Avery Sunshine, a gig in which he is able to showcase his deep pocket …

Marty Holoubek was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, where he spent his formative years studying in the prestigious Marryatville High School Special Interest Music Program. Joining the Elder Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide to further his musical education, Marty was awarded Mitzi’s prize for the ‘Top undergraduate bass stud…

Joshua Crumbly is an incredibly talented young musician currently on tour with Kamasi Washington and also on the verge of launching his own solo career with the release of his debut album later on in 2018. It was great to hear about Joshua's bass journey which included lessons from previous BLM interviewee Reggie Hamilton among others. Check out Jo…

Fender artist Reggie Hamilton is a true giant of the session scene having toured and recorded with artists such as Seal, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Aretha Franklin, Stanley Clarke and then there is is long list of film credits including Passenger 57. In this interview we discuss his beginnings on bass, how Stanley Clarke helped his…