BBC Radio Podcasts from Three Minute Epiphany

Three Minute Epiphany

Don Lewis: The TR-808 Drum Machine

Don Lewis was one of the original consultants on the development of the 808 drum machine

Global Metal: Boris

An exploration of Japan's experimental music scene which they reign supreme over.

Global Metal: Duma

The Nairobi metal scene, with Kenyan grindcore band Duma.

Global Metal: Divide And Dissolve

The American / Australian drone duo share how their experiences shape their sound.

Robyn: Her Love Of Prince

Robyn talks about Prince as an inspiration and the importance of Sign O' The Times.

Roger Robinson: Dub Poetry

The winner of the TS Eliot Prize discusses his influences and musical collaborations.

Paul Wright: The British Culture Archive

Focussing on working-class communities that can sometimes be overlooked by other archives

Charlotte Dos Santos: Metamorphosis

Charlotte chats about change & the influence of nature on her work

Nina Kraviz: Remixing St Vincent

Russian DJ and producer Nina Kraviz talks about heading up a very special remix project

Jaz Coleman: Classical Composition

The Killing Joke front man shares his passion for classical music

David Bowie: Celebrating His Birthday

Mary Anne's 1997 interview with David, recorded for his 50th birthday.

Kathryn Jeffs: Earth’s Tropical Islands

Kathryn Jeffs dives into the BBC Natural History Department's adventures.

Yuna: Relaxing At Home

Malaysian-born and LA-based singer Yuna explores the importance of relaxing at home

Agnes Obel: Using Cinema To Re-set

The Danish artist discusses her love of cinema and her solitary recording process

Pongo: Relaxation and Christmas

Singer Pongo reveals how she celebrates Christmas and relaxes on rare days off

Kamellia Sara: Doom Yoga

She talks us through the power of sound and how a gong bath can enhance the practice.

Art Is Everywhere: Nitin Sawhney

The composer and musician speaks about his love of Antony Gormley

Art Is Everywhere: Anne Hardy

Anne talks us through The Tate's Winter Commission which she is delivering this year.

Art Is Everywhere: Vic Reeves

Exploring the creative journey of artist and comedian Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves

Art Is Everywhere: Isamaya Ffrench

Our celebration of art starts with the renowned boundary-pushing make-up artist.

Caro C: Delia Derbyshire Day

Caro C, the instigator of Delia Derbyshire Day on Delia's legacy

Beverly Glenn Copeland: New Audiences

He has released seven albums over the years and shows no sign of slowing at 75.

Jessica Curry: Gaming and Music

The BAFTA award-winning composer talks about creating music for video games.

Robert Gordon McHarg III: London Calling

Co-curator of The Clash exhibition discusses key exhibits 40 years on

Haxan Cloak: Creating Atmospheric Music

Bobby Krlic on creating music for the film Midsommar and producing Father John Misty.

Ghetts: Positivity

The grime MC, rapper and songwriter on the power of positive attitude.

Vince Wilburn Jr: Miles Davis

Miles Davis’ drummer and nephew Vince Wilburn Jr discusses his uncle's legacy.

Testament: Black Man Walking

Celebrate Black History Month with rapper, producer and writer Testament.

Rishabh Seen: Sitar Metal

Sitar Metal from India are the world's first (and possibly only) sitar metal band

Robert Luis: Tru Thoughts

Tru Thoughts label founder talks about the label as they celebrate their 20th anniversary

DJ Shadow: Light in the Darkness

DJ and record collector DJ Shadow on interpreting the world around him through his music.

Sabrina Mahfouz: Slow Readers Book Club

From Blue Peter & Danielle Steele to The Royal Society of Literature

Dr Julia Jones: Music And Wellbeing

Exploring Dr Julia Jones work and BBC Music Day's Music and Dementia initiative

Use Hearing Protection: Factory Records

Use Hearing Protection celebrates 40 years of influential label Factory Records

Jenny Hval: The Practice Of Love

Norwegian experimental songwriter and novelist on the 80s film that inspired her album

Salami Rose Joe Louis: Science Fiction

US based musician and producer Salami Rose Joe Louis on her love of science

Battles: New York City

Experimental rockers Battles discuss making records in NYC

Prom 64: These Are The Breaks

The Heritage Orchestra Bring The B-Boys To The Proms

Chief Xcel: The Roots of Blackalicious

DJ Chief Xcel of hip-hop duo Blackalicious on his relationship with Gift of the Gab

Lady Bantam: Female Sound Systems

Lady Bantam created the first UK all-female sound system in 1985

Kim Gordon: Art and Music

Kim Gordon talks about making both art and music

Quantic: Place and Creating

Quantic discusses how his surroundings affect his creativity, particularly Brooklyn

Maribou State: Field Recording

Maribou State have collected field recordings from Melbourne to Morocco for their music

Raphael Saadiq: Inspirations And Collaborations

One of the most-respected R&B producers of the last 30 years shares his inspirations

Ólafur Arnalds: Music and Memory

Multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ólafur Arnalds gives us his Three Minute Epiphany

Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein: Creating music for Stranger Things

Stranger Things Composers' Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein

Jlin: Collaborations

American footwork producer Jlin talks about the joy of collaborations

Robert Glasper: Musical Influences

American pianist, producer and Grammy-winner Robert Glasper talks about his inspirations

Wolfgang Buttress: Multi-Sensory Installation Beam

Award winning artist Wolfgang Buttress on multi sensory, immersive, sculpture BEAM

Devendra Banhart: The Art Of Saying Thank You

Venezuelan American songwriter Devendra Banhart on the importance of saying thank you

Darren Pih: The Art Of Keith Haring

Darren Pih, curator of the Keith Haring Retrospective on the artist and activist

Game Of Thrones: The Last Watch

Film maker Jeanie Finlay and composer Hannah Peel discuss the Game of Thrones documentary

Jordan Mooney: The Essence of Punk and Defiance

The punk icon discusses performing with the Sex Pistols and her inner defiance

Ratso: Releasing A Debut Album At 70

The writer and actor has worked with Nick Cave, Lou Reed, John Cale and Leonard Cohen.

Orbital: Music, Healing and Time

The Hartnoll Brothers talk about the sense of emotional release that music brings.

Arthur Jafa: Love Is The Message, The Message Is Death

The artist talks about his groundbreaking short film, plus the importance of music.

Angel Ho: On Cape Town Culture

The South African artist speaks about Queer and Trans culture and music in Cape Town.

Kieran Hebden and Anna Liber Lewis: Muscle Memory.

Close friends Kieran Hebden and artist Anna Liber Lewis talk about their collaboration.

Kate Mosse: The Women's Prize For Fiction.

The co-founding director speaks about the importance of the Women's Prize For Fiction.

Kwame Kwei-Armah: Theatre and the Community

The Artistic Director of the Young Vic speaks about the theatre's YV:ID Festival

Sinkane: What Does Dépaysé mean?

The Sudanese American artist discusses the inspiration behind his new album.

Yugen Blakrok: Finding The Light Within

The trailblazing South African rapper speaks about the importance of storytelling.

Salif Keita: My Fifty Year Career

The 'Golden Voice of Africa' speaks about his career and activism in music.

Reuben Dangoor: Recalibrating Art

The London artist talks about his 'Legends of the Scene' grime portraits

Denzel Curry: Honesty in rap lyrics

The US rapper talks about keeping true to himself when writing music.

Holly Herndon: Making music with an AI baby

The electronic composer chats about making music with readily available AI software.

Slowthai: Recalibrating punk

Northampton rapper Slowthai talks about what punk means to him.

Idris Elba: The light and shade behind Luther

Idris talks about the relationship he has with his character in the hit TV show, Luther.

Beck: What Is Art?

What is art? Beck Hansen, who comes from a family of great artists, tries to explain...

Brix Smith Start: Why Music Needs Fashion

Punk rocker-cum-fashion guru Brix Smith Start talks about why music needs fashion.

Daniel Johnston: How Drawing Saved Me

Cult musician Daniel Johnston on how comic book drawing helped him through hard times.

Ibibio Sound Machine: Empowerment And Freedom In Music

Eno Williams of Ibibio Sound Machine joins us to talk about the freeing nature of music.

Judith Kerr: Art Lifts My Loneliness

Author and illustrator Judith Kerr talks about the vital role that art plays in her life.

Noel Fielding: On Surrealism

Comedian and artist Noel Fielding talks about his love of surrealist art.

Patti Smith: The Brontë Sisters

Patti Smith shares her love of the Brontë Sisters.

Perfume Genius: How To Be Fearless

Perfume Genius aka Mike Hadreas gives us his tips on how to become fearless.

Seun Kuti: The Life And Legacy Of My Dad, Fela Kuti

Seun Kuti talks about the role that his dad, Fela Kuti, played in his life.

Steve McQueen: How To Direct A Film

Filmmaker Steve McQueen CBE offers tips on how to direct a movie.

Sunflower Bean: How rock 'n' roll is saving lives

The NYC-based trio open up about the impact music has had on their lives.