Episodes

  • Sigrid - playing the king, heartbreak and the ultimate pop formula
    Aug 28 2025

    Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Norwegian popstar Sigrid, ahead of the release of her most accomplished album to date ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say’.


    Abbie and Sigrid chat about the confidence on display in the new album, her beginnings in Ålesund, falling back in love with songwriting, the dichotomy of being an artist and recieving love from fellow artists Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli xcx.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes
    Aug 24 2025

    Abbie McCarthy welcomes one of Australia's most exciting exports, indie-rock duo Royel Otis, to get all the details on their latest album 'hickey' and their other defining moments.


    In this episode Abbie, Roy & Otis discuss writing with huge pop writers like Amy Allen & Julian Bunetta, the nostalgic sun-drenched DNA of their music, the energy at their live shows, the wild success of their viral covers and their favourite songs to date.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    45 mins
  • Nova Twins - syncing dreams, an underdog mentality & early fan Tom Morello
    Aug 10 2025

    Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with rock band Nova Twins about their upcoming new album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’ and their other defining moments so far.


    In this episode Abbie and Nova Twins discuss bringing the alt category to the MOBOs, their underdog mentality, building a world around their music, mental health struggles and having Elton John & Tom Morello as fans.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    55 mins
  • Joy Crookes - South London, remaining honest & anti-perfectionism
    Jul 27 2025

    Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer, songwriter & storyteller Joy Crookes to discuss her forthcoming second album 'Juniper' and her other eras thus far.


    In this episode Abbie and Joy discuss identity, politics, mental struggles, working with British rap royalty Kano and the stories behind her songs that have moved millions.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    51 mins
  • Rebecca Lucy Taylor - visionary songwriting, the Self Esteem trilogy and a Madonna surprise
    Jul 13 2025

    Abbie McCarthy is joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, deep diving into the Ivor Novello winning artist’s rise to success from a grassroots artist touring small venues, to a critically acclaimed visionary hailed for her groundbreaking performance style and brutally honest lyricism.


    In this episode Rebecca and Abbie discuss the latest - trilogy completing - album 'A Complicated Woman’, its accompanying theatre show, Madonna being in the audience, art vs commodity, going back to the things that brought you joy in childhood, acting in the west end show Cabaret and Rebecca's previous life in indie band Slow Club.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran
    May 25 2025

    Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot ahead of the release of his second album 'Little Dreaming'.


    Cian and Abbie also discuss his other eras and definining moments so far including getting started playing in pubs, working with SZA in LA, winning a Grammy, touring with Teddy Swims, having Ed Sheeran as a mentor & more.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


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    48 mins
  • Luke Pritchard (The Kooks) - rockstar training. iconic curls and evolving
    May 11 2025

    Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with Luke Pritchard, the frontman of indie greats The Kooks to get the details of their latest album 'Never/Know' and the other pivotal moments in their two decades as a band.


    In this conversation Luke and Abbie discuss the golden age of indie, previous tensions in the band, keeping things fresh, their defining song 'Naive' and being a good drinking partner for Noel Gallagher.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    53 mins
  • Sam Ryder - a life-changing surfing accident, punk energy and frontier soul
    Apr 27 2025

    Abbie McCarthy sits down with singing sensation Sam Ryder to find out more about his new music and other defining moments so far.


    In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his early days performing in punk and metal bands around the world, breaking into the industry via TikTok, Eurovision, having tea with Gary Barlow and always practising gratitude.


    Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


    The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.


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    1 hr and 17 mins