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Pick N Licks

Pick N Licks

By: Daniel Hayes and Daniel Beardsley
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 Join musicians Dan Hayes and Danny Beardsley on Pick N Licks, the podcast where guests design their ultimate dream band. Each episode features a captivating guest from the music scene, who sits down with Dan Dan and Danny to delve into their musical inspirations and dream lineups. The guests reveal their ideal band members for various roles, discussing why they chose each musician and sharing personal anecdotes and insights about their selections. With lively debates, nostalgic stories, and unexpected choices, Pick N Licks offers an intimate look into the minds of some fantastic artists as they craft their ultimate fantasy bands. Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just love a good conversation, Pick N Licks is your backstage pass to the world of music.

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Episodes
  • Ep 39: Ian Marshall

    Ep 39: Ian Marshall
    Dec 24 2025

    For our 2025 Christmas episode we are joined by Ian R. Marshall - a multifaceted Nottingham-based musician, guitarist, bassist, percussionist, DJ, educator, photographer and all round creative whose passion for music radiates through everything he does. Ian also works with Nottingham Music Service, delivering music education to young people. A true creative force in the UK music community. Check out all his work here


    Wishing all our listeners a very Merry Christmas!


    Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band.

    Produced by Heather Beardsley.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Ep 38: Mike - LoadDown Podcast

    Ep 38: Mike - LoadDown Podcast
    Dec 10 2025

    Following Download festival's recent line up announcement for 2026, we are happy to welcome Mike from the LoadDown Podcast to Pick n Licks to talk us through his dream band line up.


    Also discussions in this episode range from axe throwing, Dan's ankle and Diehard vest and Danny's drumming face. Check out that face here - Danny's creed cover


    Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band.

    Produced by Heather Beardsley.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Ep 37: Arran Day

    Ep 37: Arran Day
    Nov 26 2025

    These Wicked Rivers lead guitarist and all round top bloke Arran Day joins us for episode 37. Catch up with all the latest from the band here.


    Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band.

    Produced by Heather Beardsley.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 49 mins
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