Needlepoint - The Record Collector Podcast

About Needlepoint - The Record Collector Podcast

A monthly take on record collecting, featuring Record Collector Editor Paul Lester and Rare Record Price Guide Editor Daryl Easlea.

Publisher

Paul Lester & Daryl Easlea

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   EP21: Gilbert O'Sullivan on Music, Image and "Organised Chaos" - Plus, How Reissues Affect the Record Trade

   Send us Fan Mail Legendary singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan joins Record Collector Editor Paul Lester, and Daryl Easlea, Editor of the Rare Record Price Guides for a cosy chat about his phenomenal career. He reveals his personal collecting habits, and discusses the evolving world of music memorabilia. Discover behind-the-scenes stories and expert opinions on music collectibles and the industry’s history. Gilbert O'Sullivan shares insights into his career, image, songwriting proces...

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   EP20: Spotlight on Kate Bush - plus The Anchoress AKA Catherine Anne Davies on AI, her latest projects, and doing things her way

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, your hosts Paul Lester, Editor of Record Collector magazine, and Daryl Easlea of the Rare Record Price Guide, dive into the latest issue of Record Collector magazine with a tantalising glimpse into their cover story on Kate Bush's 50 greatest songs. They are joined by musician, author, and academic Catherine Anne Davies (aka The Anchoress) to discuss her recent chart success, the impact of AI on independent musicians, and her ...

3. 

   7 Aug 2026

   EP19: Adam and the Ants' Marco Pirroni on Life as one of the 80s Biggest Stars - Plus Movie Soundtracks, Punk and Glam Rock

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, Marco Pirroni of Adam and the Ants fame shares insights into his influences reflections on his musical journey with Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea. He talks about his new book, how film scores shaped his sound and the stories behind his iconic tracks. Pirroni also spills the beans on behind the scenes at Top of the Pops and reveals what it was like to be a member of one of the UK's biggest pop and new wave bands in the eighties. Find out more...

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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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