On this website, listen back to a collection of his podcasts and radio shows since 2003, all archived here and online at various places including:
Recorded in 2012 to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the cult movie and novel of the film, here Sam Downie interviews novelist and screen writer A.C.H Smith at his home in Bristol, England. A.C.H Smith was asked to write the novels to both Jim Henson cult movies – Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Sam Downie was asked by The Jim Henson Company to record a podcast with A.C.H Smith to document for The Jim Henson archive in New York (also known as Jim’s Red Book) how the novels came about. In this interview you will hear insights as well as the music from both of these cult fantasy films.
LABYRINTH & THE DARK CRYSTAL – BOOKS
In 2016 new versions of the Novelisations got published which now includes the audio version of this podcast turned into text and great designs from Jim Henson.
Listen on the player or listen to this exclusive interview on Apple Podcasts
When the Podcast came out fans and Youtubers of the cult films of Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal got in touch with me to ask to feature me and the podcast on episodes on theor channel. I said “Sure”. So here’s the cult Youtube video of me !
Sam Downie interviews MU (aka Chris Fatamu) the founder and leader of Dub/Reggae/Trance band ‘Fat Freddy’s Drop’ who hail from Wellington, New Zealand. The whole FFD crew are in Bristol on the last date of their summer 2010 tour. Hear about the band, about their albums and line-up. Also hear 3 ‘exclusive’ tracks from the band! More info on Fat Freddys Drop can be found online at: www.fatfreddysdrop.com
Sadly, in 2025 – Chris aka MU passed away. He’s much missed. I knew him as a friend and as a musician and DJ. Chur to the Bro’s !
Available as a series of podcasts from 2003 to 2008, Sam’s TECH:CASTS was a series of unique technology focused interviews, from expos to conferences, from Apple Computer tech to new Apple Store openings. Sam Downie brings his radio presenter and producer experience to this show collaborating with others. If you’ve heard him before you know what to expect.. interviews, commentary and plenty of well known guests. Reporting from England, the USA and around the world especially for Inside Mac Radio and MacFormat Magazine – Give it a listen!
Listen on the player or subscribe and listen to all the episodes on Apple Podcasts, here’s the link :
Originally named as Straight Outta Bristol – named after the book by Phil Johnston which tells the story of the world famous Bristol Music Scene and the artists behind it – Bristol Sounds became a small smash in the world of Podcasts, as it was the worlds 1st Podcast released on iTunes and on iPods in 2004.
First broadcast as a series of small reports/packages for radio and broadcast on BBC Radio Bristol, then BBC Radio 1 and then as a 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music, Bristol Sounds aka Straight Outta Bristol was heavily listened to, but as a Podcast it became well known.
Bristol Sounds also spouted a live weekly video stream of live music from The Golden lion Pub in Bristol in 2009 – 2010, which were broadcast (not on Youtube at the time) on Justin TV which became Twitch TV with a backup on Livestream TV, yes the very early days of IP Video.
A total of 70 episodes were made between 2002 and 2010 – all Ad Free.
Bristol Sounds (new series) – Episode 1 to 1111 more episodes of Bristol Sounds (the new series) were made and uploaded to this new platform called – Mixcloud. Click the button below to listen to even more shows and a few DJ mixes by me, uploaded 16 years ago!
And in the players find 2 more fab finds from Sam and his Bristol Sounds / Straight Outta Bristol Podcasts. WOW!
Yes Sam did host some Radio shows and be a guest on a few. So from the archives, here’s a selection of works.