Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is a legendary guitar showcase he started back in nineteen ninety-nine—think epic jams with legends like Jeff Beck, John Mayer, and Santana—where all ticket sales and related proceeds go straight to funding the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. That's his own addiction recovery facility, a peaceful tropical spot offering therapy, yoga, and support for folks battling substance issues, far from everyday chaos. It's been raising millions over the years to keep the center running strong. In this podcast The Trout talks about the history of Crossroads and why it’s important. Also included is a message from Eric Clapton about the treatment center.

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes, they strum everything from Bowie to Beethoven on soprano, tenor, concert, and bass ukes, with sharp wit and zero pretension. Today, members like Guy Hargreaves, who the trout interviews in this episode of the trout show keep the party going—proof that four strings can handle any tune.

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Music and politics have always collided—think Bob Dylan in the '60s or protest songs against wars—but in recent years (especially 2024–2026), it's exploded with social media amplifying everything. Artists' views alienate half their audience, politicians steal songs without permission, and endorsements become headlines. In this podcast The Trout talks about what happens when musicians make political statements and take political stands for or against politicians.

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Coming up, Wake the Nile a new band from Austin, Texas. Don, straight out of Uganda, and Dominic, Tampa Bay kid, two strangers who crashed into each other in Austin last August. Different coasts, different routes, same fire.

They bonded over late-night jams, swapped stories from Halfway, Round the Globe, and bam, started building something raw and real. No hype, no big labels yet, just pure chemistry and killer tunes. Their debut album drops this year.

Trust me, this is the kind of band that sneaks up on you, then sticks. Wake the Nile. Watch them wake up the world.

Now here's The Trout with Dominic and Don, enjoy.

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Welcome to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Money Talks, Rock Walks—the podcast that pulls back the curtain on Cleveland's shiny glass pyramid. Once built to honor the raw, guitar-driven legends who shaped rock 'n' roll—from Chuck Berry to the Beatles—it now feels more like a tourist trap than a temple. We dive into the snubs: Jethro Tull, Boston, Steppenwolf—bands that sold millions, packed arenas, and defined the '70s, yet never got a single nomination. Meanwhile, pop icons like Mariah Carey, Pink, and Dolly Parton slide right in, because hey, they sell tickets. And the money? Last year alone, the Hall pulled in sixty-five million bucks—nearly twenty million profit—while CEO Greg Harris pockets close to a million. Is this still about music, or just the bottom line? Stick around—we're calling it like it is.

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Coming up next—straight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—it's Jonathon 'Boogie' Long. This guitar-slinging blues-rock powerhouse grew up on gospel, won Guitar Center's King of the Blues back in twenty-eleven, and got inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His latest album, Courage in the Chaos, packs raw energy, and right now we're kicking things off with the killer track 'Hell or High Water.' Get ready—this interview's about to crank up the volume. Now here's The Trout with Jonathon Boogie Long, enjoy.

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Meet Martin Ditcham—one of Britain's most versatile drummers and percussionists. He's been laying down grooves for decades, surrounded by rhythm from day one. Over that time, he's cowritten 'The Sweetest Taboo' with Shaday, grooved on The Rolling Stones' Undercover, powered Chris Reah's classics like 'Driving Home for Christmas,' and added swing to Elton John, Tina Turner, Talk Talk, and Everything But The Girl. From studio wizardry to live fire—he's the heartbeat behind some of pop's biggest moments. Now here's The Trout with Martin in this exclusive interview, enjoy.

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Enya. The woman who sold eighty million records without ever stepping on stage. No tours. No selfies. Just layers of her own voice, stacked like cathedral glass, and a castle she calls home. She's Ireland's quiet queen—reclusive, timeless, and somehow everywhere. From 'Orinoco Flow' to 'Only Time,' she's the soundtrack to your weirdest dreams... and apparently, even the Pope's playlist. So settle in. We're going ghost-hunting in the studio. This is... Enya: Eighty Million Whispers.

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