Misadventures in Music co-hosts Ian Prowse and Mick Ord reflect on a year filled with unforgettable guests, powerful stories, and the occasional dose of musical mischief.
But this isn’t just a highlight reel. It’s also a chance to turn the mic around, Ian steps into the guest seat to talk candidly about the highs and lows of his 35-year career, the reality of songwriting, and what fans can expect from his upcoming studio album — his first in five years.
So, what made 2025 so memorable?
Let’s just say… Mike McCartney, Brian “Nasher” Nash, and Beryl Marsden each brought something wildly different and totally brilliant to the table.
Mike McCartney opened up about life in 1950s Speke, the loss of his mother, and a poignant what-if: would The Beatles have ever formed had she lived? His reflections are both moving and mischievous — very Mike, very Merseyside.
Nasher from Frankie Goes to Hollywood served up stories of fame, chaos, and reinvention — from topping the charts in the ’80s to becoming a funeral celebrant in Liverpool. It’s equal parts hilarious and deeply human.
And Beryl Marsden? Oh, just one of the greatest voices to come out of the Merseybeat era. Touring with The Beatles at 18, singing in Hamburg at 16, and casually dropping that she sang on John Lennon’s Instant Karma — with Yoko and Phil Spector in the room, obviously. No big deal.
But more than just a trip down memory lane, this episode captures the spirit of the podcast: celebrating the stories behind the music, the untold moments, and the voices that shaped it all — whether they made the headlines or not.
Ian and Mick are already cooking up new episodes for 2026 — with some top-tier guests in the pipeline and, if this episode is anything to go by, plenty more laughter, insight, and musical revelations to come.
