NAME DROP, ME? NEVER!

In this episode arch name-dropper Sebastian Wocker tries, but fails spectacularly, to compete with Daily Telegraph chief music critic Neil McCormick. After all, once Paul McCartney's bought you a pint, Elton John's phoned you up repeatedly and Debbie Harry's taken you out on the piss, it's safe to say Neil's in a different league of name-droperatti. Not to mention a full-blown sing-a-long in the exclusive company of Bono, The Edge and Liam and Noel Gallagher in the back of a limo on the Golden Gate Bridge... and that's just the half of it!Macca, Elton, Bruce Springsteen, Kylie Minogue, Elvis Costello, Lulu, David Beckham, Posh Spice, Debbie Harry, Noel Gallagher and, lest we forget, Bono are just some of the name-drops that keep falling from Neil's head.Is there a name he can't properly drop? Well, actually, there is. But you'll have to listen to this episode to find out who.Enjoyed the name-dropping? Show your appreciation with a like and subscribe. Feeling generous? Buy Sebastian a coffee or become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/HAVIVOWatch all the other episodes and get Wocker's fun beach reach NAME DROP, ME? NEVER! https://name-drop.uk.Recorded at Voices StudioPodcast Studio in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, London.

Former Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and FC Köln legend, Tony Woodcock, shares about his heady days at Nottingham Forest with Brian Clough — the team they called 'The Miracle Men'. Forest went from Division 2 obscurity to being promoted to the top tier, brushing aside the mighty Liverpool, then immediately winning the Football League and, astonishingly, the European Cup... Twice!Woodcock and Wocker discuss the hurdles, the achievements and the resulting fame, fandom and its effects. His topsy-turvy relationship with Brian Clough and how whilst at FC Cologne he was followed about by fans and grassed up by the football press. The two also go into some depth about his time at The Arsenal where he was top scorer 4 years in a row, netting 5 in one match against Aston Villa. And why that extremely talented Arsenal team of 1982-1986 underachieved.Tony admits to being starstruck on first meeting Dennis Law and, needless to say, there is name dropping a plenty throughout this hour of footballing joy! No one is spared... even Mick Jagger and Britt Ekland join the party.

In this highly entertaining episode of NAME DROP, ME? NEVER!, Sebastian Wocker invites top drummer Jon Moss to discuss his punk and rock'n'roll days with London, The Damned, The Clash, The Edge, Adam & The Ants, Kirsty McColl and current band Ridiculous. As for Culture Club, Jon drops a few bombshells, spilling the beans about what really happened on his last tour with Boy George & Culture Club and how the band's name and dynamics changed drastically under new management. There is also the widely misreported "£1.75m" out-of-court settlement' that was never paid in full. Might someone have pulled a fast one?But the podcast kicks off with some hilarious first-hand stories about Paul McCartney, President Obama, Andy Warhol, Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra's manager and others make for some excellent name-dropping. And Jon's favourite drummer may come as a surprise to some! Basti also relays some corking questions from fans from around the world and Jon shares some pretty weird experiences that pushed the mere fan envelope into the arena of the crazed fanatic! Contains adult language.

Dinner with Elizabeth Taylor! Chatting with Robert De Niro! Getting stuck in a lift with Bryan Adams! Unexpectedly, joining the rock band Hawkwind! It's all in a day's work for legendary broadcaster and columnist Matthew Wright.In episode 2 of NAME DROP, ME? NEVER! Matthew joins our host, author Sebastian Wocker, as they share their various amusing close encounters with Carlos Santana, Christian Slater, Eric Idle, David Soul, Antonio Fargas, Paul Michael Glaser, George Martin, Ringo Star, Bon Jovi, Karen Brady and Boyzone to name but a few.

Skinny-dipping with David Bowie? Being calmed down by John Lennon with homemade cookies? Driving around with George Harrison in his porsche? Partying with Led Zeplin in their private jet... it's all in a day's work for Nicky Horne. In the debut episode of Name Drop, Me? Never! Sebastian Wocker and legendary broadcaster Nicky Horne share some unique and very funny true stories about David Bowie, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Emma Thompson, Phil Collins, Jon Moss, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Peter O'Toole, Richard Branson and Van Morrison. Name Drop? Us? Never!