Off The Beat & Track is the award winning and chart topping podcast from Stu Whiffen which is released through Scroobius Pips Distraction Pieces Network.
Each episode feature a conversation with a special guest who will select 7 songs which have sound tracked their creative journey to date. We talk about songs that remind them of growing up, school, clubbing, home and so much more
Expect a warm, honest and funny chat with some fantastic guests.
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Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!
In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Liam Howe—musician, songwriter, producer and founding member of the legendary trip-hop band Sneaker Pimps.
As one of the creative forces behind Sneaker Pimps, Liam helped shape the unmistakable sound of the 1990s with their groundbreaking debut album Becoming X, featuring iconic tracks including 6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar and Tesko Suicide.
Blending atmospheric electronica, alternative rock and cinematic production, Sneaker Pimps became one of the defining acts of the trip-hop era. Beyond the band, Liam has built an impressive career as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists including Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds and FKA twigs.
🎶 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Liam's early musical influences and the records that shaped his childhood
✅ The formation of Sneaker Pimps and the creation of their groundbreaking debut album Becoming X
✅ His experiences writing and producing music for other artists
✅ The creative process behind some of his most memorable recordings
✅ The songs, artists and musical memories that have soundtracked his life
✅ Reflections on an extraordinary career in music and what comes next
From the explosion of trip-hop in the 1990s to working behind the scenes with some of contemporary music's most exciting artists, this is a fascinating journey through the life and musical world of Liam Howe.
As always on Off The Beat and Track, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped our guests.
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8 Oct 2026
Special Guest - Bad With Phones
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!
In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliantly unique Bad With Phones—an artist whose music refuses to sit neatly inside any one genre.
Blending elements of alternative, indie, electronic, hip-hop and experimental pop, Bad With Phones has created a distinctive musical world built around individuality, creativity and doing things entirely on his own terms.
🎶 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ His journey into music and finding his own creative identity
✅ The artists and records that helped shape his musical world
✅ Developing the distinctive sound of Bad With Phones
✅ Songwriting, experimentation and following your instincts
✅ The realities of navigating the modern music industry
✅ The songs and memories connected to different chapters of his life
✅ What’s next for Bad With Phones
As always on Off The Beat and Track, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences behind the artist.
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24 Sept 2026
Live Show - Artists Starting With The Letter R
Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.
This episode is the 26th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about songs they love from artist beginning with the letter R
This is an unstructured and fun chat.
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Who has been a guest on Off The Beat & Track
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Peter Cunnah
Tim McIlrath
Bobby Bluebell
Gale Paridjanian
Ethan Ives
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
51 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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Quality
90
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
95
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