EPISODE 16 - JAMES BAY The Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter and guitarist James Bay sits down with Al to discuss his incredible process of recording the latest album with some of his idols. Al asks James about the origin of his iconic fashion style, and James being the generous spirit that he is – pays tribute to the musicians that came before him. Al reveals the one thing that’s always on his tour rider while James decodes the previously misunderstood Frank Sinatra rider in a matter of seconds! This week’s Al’s Advice features an audience question from “James from UK”. This puts the entire room in utter confusion and laughter like never before! Find James Bay here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbaymusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@JamesBayMusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EzkuveR9pLvDVFNx6foYD?si=pRFnRntDSySoUU-MKZvxHg https://www.jamesbay.com Perhaps Sweden’s most celebrated international comic Al Pitcher, continues to make us ponder and laugh at all things funny and Swedish with his third season of Dream Guest Podcast. Recorded from his studios in Skärholmen, Stockholm, Al’s ambition is to spread his love of Sweden abroad, while bringing in stars and topics of a global scale. The season premiers the day before the American presidential elections on November 4th, 2024. Between a giant ficus tree and a neon sign, Al invites an impressive line-up of guests to sit down with him for a laugh. The celebrated satirist and program host, John Oliver, kicks off the season by sharing with the audience his pre-election jitters. This season, joining Al in discussing topics that range from childhood pranks to identity crises, are comedians Russell Howard and Evelyn Mok, as well as musicians Jill Johnson, Chris Kläfford, and James Bay. Co-hosts: Soma Manuchar / https://www.youtube.com/@UCAfzYIR4n4ko30xip8PUK-g / https://www.instagram.com/homeofsoma Simon Larsson / https://www.instagram.com/simonwithdrums Buy tickets to Al's new tour "Tid för skratt" here: https://www.alpitcher.com Find out more about Al here: official webpage: https://www.alpitcher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpitcher TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alpitcher Management/sponsorship inquiries: Anna Gauffin / anna@annamgmt.se This podcast is produced by SOSI Studios - soma@sosistudios.com

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:37) Simon thinks people don't read titles anymore (00:00:49) Al falling for click baits

(00:02:20) Al talks age

(00:04:32) Cats have 9 lives

(00:05:18) Where Al met James for the first time

(00:08:19) James talks about coming out of recording vibes

(00:09:52) Touring as a comedian versus musician

(00:11:04) The pressure to perform at a friend's wedding

(00:11:34) James on being extrovert and introvert

(00:12:32) James' tour will come to Stockholm

(00:13:17) James started a trend in Sweden

(00:15:16) Kevin Bacon played James Bay in a commercial

(00:16:14) James gives credit where credit is due

(00:18:04) James celebrating his musical community

(00:19:40) What's the writing process like

(00:20:40) James went to Utah to record with some of his idols

(00:22:15) Is James' album about parental tiredness and changing diapers?

(00:22:39) Does James Bay have a special rider?

(00:25:05) Frank Sinatra's old rider

(00:26:34) AL's Advice

(00:27:48) What James thinks of Swedish people

(00:29:02) Al teaches James Bay about Swedish fika

(00:29:50) Swedish versus English queuing

(00:31:27) Outro

(00:31:58) Being bad