Club Eclectica
Episodes
The Thespian Steam Enthusiast. A chat with Bejo Christen about acting, learning the basics of clowning… and miniature steam engines!
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Stylish Stylist. A chat with Paul Stafford about being a top hair stylist, sub cultures, and fashion.
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Dancing Skinhead. A chat with Finlay McDermott about the history of Skinhead, Dr Martens boots, Northern Soul and collecting and selling vintage clothing. Finlay can be found on Instagram, eBay and Vinted under the name of True Grit Vintage.
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ”Troubled” Artist. A chat with fine artist Dameon Priestly about not only his outstanding work, but growing up during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ukraine Vounteer. A chat with Eddy Scott, a young British man who travelled to Ukraine in 2022 to do voluntary humanitarian work in the war zone. In January this year he was horribly injured by a Russian drone.
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Garden Tree Master. A chat with Jake Hobson, founder of Japanese gardening tool company Niwaki. We talk about Japan, gardening, tools, workwear, and Damascus steel, among other things.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shipwrecker
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Swedish artist Nils Lagergren, @nilslagergrenart on Instagram, about the detailed miniature ships he makes, and then sinks in the Baltic. ...
The Beatles House-Curating, Military Re-enacting Illustrator
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Andy Jones, @andyjones_draws on Instagram, about his career as an illustrator, his time doing military re-enacting, and his latest role, b...
The Cartoon Artist
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with cartoon artist Adam Murphy, aka @adammurphyart on Instagram, who started his career at age 15 when he got a job with Disney. Hosted on Aca...
The Female Menswear Enthusiast
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Cléa, aka @classic_nonchalance on Instagram, where we talk her love of classic menswear, and her educational and funny approach to menswe...
The Cosplayer
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Holly Swinyard, aka @lilistprince on Instagram, who is a cosplayer, costume maker, fashion and pop culture historian and author. We talk a...
The Marine
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Jon, aka @mosquitoboat on Instagram. We talk about his style, and interest in militaria, his military career in the US Marine Corps, and h...
The Artist
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with the painter Craig Simpson about his art and inspiration, and his journey from guitarist and Northern Soul dancer in Brighton, to full time...
Classic Toys
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with action figure collector and enthusiast Gary Horwell, where we talk about classic toys such as Action Man and Lego Hosted on Acast. See aca...
The Adventures of Tintin
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Alex Gates from the Radio Tintin podcast about the history of Tintin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Royal Style, with David Evans
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with style expert David Evans (greyfoxblog.com, @greyfoxstyle on Instagram) about royal style through the ages, from Henry VIII to Charles III ...
POPSCENE!!! A potted history of Britpop
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Club Eclectica, a podcast about this and that and everything in between. Every episode, I, your host Michael Hallinger, and a guest will di...