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Cast frontman, and former La’s bassist John Power joins Fenners for an iconic new episode of 'LIFEJACKET MEETS'. 🎸 Talking all things from Liverpool FC, vintage guitars, fashion inspiration and supporting Oasis on their comeback tour.📸 https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/📸 https://www.instagram.com/johnpowermusic/📸 https://www.instagram.com/castbandofficial/Filmed at The Lower Third on London’s iconic Denmark Street right next to Hank's (formerly Andy’s), John reminisces about moving down from Liverpool, navigating the London Underground, but always ending up back at Hank's, spending hours testing dream vintage guitars. He reflects on growing up in the same area of The Beatles, evolving his style across different eras of his career, and how influences from Liverpool and Manchester shaped Britpop fashion.Fenners sits down with John to break down his move from playing bass in The La’s to stepping up as frontman for Cast. Revealing how the name 'Cast' came from the final word sung live on stage and on the album, and why the decision to branch out felt like it made itself.John opens up about his songwriting process, developing as a producer, and the iconic guitars, from Rickenbacker's to Telecasters, that shaped his signature sound. Plus, Fenners presents John with a special gift straight from Gary Aspden, who was also a guest on LIFEJACKET MEETS for a special live episode in Manchester for the SPZL release. We also hear the story of getting the call to support Oasis on their 2025 comeback tour (and playing the very first chord of the tour!).Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.
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Abou Diaby sits down for the latest episode of ONE2ELEVEN to build his ultimate @arsenal XI.Filmed on location in Copenhagen during the 33rd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly, a massive event exploring the evolving landscape of club football on and off the pitch. We caught up with the former Arsenal midfielder and tasked him with selecting the absolute greatest players he ever shared a pitch with in North London, Diaby builds a squad packed with Invincibles and Emirates-era legends.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/thefrederikkejensen/LIFEJACKET | Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.#LIFEJACKET #AbouDiaby #Arsenal #ONE2ELEVEN #EFC
Eden Hazard and Robert Pires sit down for episode 8 of ONE2ELEVEN to build their ultimate XI.Fresh off teaming up at The Invitational during the 33rd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly in Copenhagen, two Premier League legends go head-to-head. Drawing random positions, Hazard and Pires are tasked with selecting the absolute best players they’ve ever shared a pitch with to fill out the squad.Spanning two incredible eras of football, the duo compare notes, share brilliant dressing room stories, and debate who truly deserves a spot in the line up.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/thefrederikkejensen/LIFEJACKET | Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.#LIFEJACKET #EdenHazard #RobertPires #ONE2ELEVEN
Music legend Johnny Marr joins Fenners to unpack his iconic career, the early days of The Smiths, his unexpected friendship with Roy Keane, his love for fashion and his new album The Age of Everything.Johnny Marr's brand new album, The Age of Everything, is out October 2nd!💿 Album link - https://johnnymarr.lnk.to/theageofeverythingIDFrom recounting the chance Stone Island encounter that inspired the podcast to the truth about 80s fashion and matching M&S cord shoes, Johnny gives a look inside his legendary journey. Plus, the realities of hustling in adult bands at 14, the pressure of scoring Inception with Hans Zimmer, working with creative leaders like Alicia Keys, a mutual obsession with jackets, and exactly why Roy Keane is actually a secret dog whisperer.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/benoliel/▫️ Editor: https://www.instagram.com/_gregedits/
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Fenners joins Ray Winstone to break down his iconic return as Bobby Glass in Season 2 of Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen.From dissecting the quiet ruthlessness behind Bobby’s power to how Guy Ritchie constantly evolves scripts and story on set, Ray gives an look inside the making of the series. Plus, the truth behind Bobby Glass's luxury wardrobe, custom-measured sunglasses, accidentally driving off with film watches, different scents for different characters and why Jarrod Bowen deserves a statue at West Ham.0:00 - Ray Winstone says Subscribe To LIFEJACKET0:08 - The Gentlemen Season 21:08 - The Psychology of Bobby Glass & Unseen Violence4:25 - Cameos: Hugh Bonneville's Bouffant & Maya Jama5:47 - West Ham Loyalty, Jarrod Bowen & The Championship7:29 - The Bobby Glass Wardrobe8:18 - Custom Measured Sunglasses & Character Details9:29 - What does Bobby Glass Smell Like?9:56 - Working on Set With Guy Ritchie11:34 - Ray Winstone on Preparing for a Pivotal Scene14:40 - Guy Ritchie Films Are Unmistakable14:58 - Ray Winstone on Stealing Expensive Watches & Props 16:50 - The Gentlemen Season 2 PreviewMore from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUK