Bad Hotel

May 22 2023 7
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A podcast by indie artist Will Joseph Cook. With a new creative guest in every episode, the Bad Hotel podcast explores the worlds of music, art, live performance and what it's like to live in these worlds. It's a relatable hang that hopefully sheds some light on the often mysterious and weird journeys creatives go through to reach where they're at. That said, it does frequently ride off the rails.

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Episode 13: 'Sunsets and Children' - With Tom Rosenthal

May 22 2023 71 mins  
In this episode of the Bad Hotel podcast I (Will Joseph Cook) talk with fellow independent singer songwriter Tom Rosenthal. Alongside a successful solo artist career, Tom has recently deepened his noncomformist approach to the musician life through starting his own label - tinpot records. It's endearing title doesn't come close to explaining just how radical and refreshing it's mis

Episode 12: 'DODIECORE' - With Dodie

Nov 16 2022 47 mins  
Wassup, how you been? Welcome back to Will Joseph Cook's (me lol) label podcast - Bad Hotel. In this episode my brother Charlie and I are joined by the musical artist Dodie.. Our conversation unpacks Dodie's unorthodox rise through the music industry, building the unwavering fanbase and unique creative world in which she exists today. Other themes include the ickiness of autobigrap

Episode 11: ‘You Can't Swim in a Wall’ - With Thomas Headon

Mar 13 2022 37 mins  
Bad Hotel podcast is back! Season 2?! In this episode we are joined by austalian indie pop artist Thomas Headon. We cover Thomas's tune fueled migration to UK, his viral beginnings in music and the stories behind his hit songs. It was also an educational rollercoaster for our guest - Thomas learnt that the island of Sicily has water and was also shocked to learn Will is actually a

Episode 10: 'The Dream Job for the Visually Inclined' - With Frank Fieber

Oct 20 2020 58 mins  
On this episode of the Bad Hotel podcast, we are joined by Frank Fieber: creative director at Sony music. Creating everything from cover art to merchandise to music videos, he injects awesome visual ideas into a recording artist's campaign. We discuss his various mantras and anecdotes picked up on his journey through the design and music industry. Currently, Frank's working with ar

Episode 9: ‘Great British Beans’ - With Declan Mckenna

Mar 05 2020 58 mins  
Heck, Declan’s in the house. In this episode we’re joined by indie singer-songwriter, Declan McKenna. We discuss his new album ‘zeros’, naked spas, activism within music, the importance of music illiteracy, toxic tweets, his teenage rise to fame.. and most importantly, Declan finally breaks his silence on his complex relationship with baked beans.

Episode 8: 'Lego Suicide' - With Bertie Gilbert

Nov 28 2019 54 mins  
Woah! Don’t just walk in like that without knocking! Anyway… It’s Episode 8 and we are joined by film maker Bertie Gilbert. From problematic lego animations to award winning indie flicks, we unpack Bertie’s creative journey through the world of online film making. Other topics include: Bertie’s blood relation to Draco Malfoy, incels, IT 2, breadstick trauma, Kermit the fr

Episode 7: 'The Floater' - With Katie Craik

Oct 16 2019 55 mins  
Everyone calm down, it’s Episode 7. In this instalment of the Bad Hotel podcast we are joined by music industry enigma Katie Craik. Together we unfold the humble beginnings of commuter scooting, reveal a problematic love for serial killers, kick gender normative clothing to the curb… AND host the Bad Hotel’s first ever wedding. Starring one of London’s most loved indie musi

Episode 6: 'A Baritone in the Wind' - With Oscar Scheller

Jun 12 2019 81 mins  
It’s Episode 6 and everything is aligning perfectly. In this instalment of Bad Hotel, Daniel and Will are joined by artist, producer and pop writer - Oscar Scheller. Together they explore the pivotal transition Oscar made from lone wolf solo artist, to hyper collaborative writer. It’s no easy ride switching lanes like that, so bring your mediation mat and call your therapist, w

Episode 5: 'A Mutual Terribleness' - With Jamie Glass (Indoor Pets)

May 02 2019 73 mins  
Oh God! It’s episode 5, and lead singer of notorious indie rock band Indoor Pets - Jamie Glass, is here for some reason. Tales of the quartet’s tumultuous journey to the release of their debut album ‘Be Content’ are punctuated by anecdotes of moisturising routines, the dangers of soy, end of the world fantasies... and much, MUCH more! All for the unreasonably low price of �

Episode 4: 'A Body For Radio' - With Jack Saunders

Jan 31 2019 56 mins  
Oh my word, it’s 2019 and we are back with a fresh steaming pile of conversation! Episode 4 features the new face of BBC Radio 1’s Indie Show, Jack Saunders. We take a dive into Jack’s impulsive journey through the ranks of UK radio, from University beginnings to landing a slot on the country’s most influential new music station. How on earth did he do it? Should porn be on