I Never Thought It Would Happen: a podcast from Help Musicians

Fronted by one of the country’s finest singer-songwriters, Chris Difford, this podcast sees leading artists discuss the highs and lows of life in music.

We have welcomed a host of music icons to the show including Bryan Adams, Sting, Evelyn Glennie, Yungblud and Robbie Williams. All of them have shared frank and enlightening insights about their careers, and had conversations with Chris that gave us a special glimpse into their lives. 

I Never Thought It Would Happen has returned for a fifth season, kicking off with rock legend Bryan Adams. 

Be sure to listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to receive the latest episodes as soon as they’re released.

So far we have been privileged to welcome the following guests to speak with Chris on the podcast.

All episodes can be listened to now using the links above.

Season 5

Episode 1: Bryan Adams

Episode 2: Thom Rylance

Episode 3: Abel Selaocoe

Episode 4: Jade Bird

Episode 5: Gary Kemp

Episode 6: ALT BLK ERA

Episode 7: Victoria Canal

Episode 8: Amy Macdonald

Season 4

Episode 1: James Blunt

Episode 2: Norah Jones

Episode 3: Ron Sexsmith

Episode 4: Gabrielle

Episode 5: Jack Cochrane

Episode 6: Sharleen Spiteri

Episode 7: Wolfgang Van Halen

Episode 8: Corinne Bailey Rae

Episode 9: Eddi Reader

Episode 10: Guy Chambers

Episode 11: Alan Edwards

Episode 12: Mark Knopfler

Season 3
Episode 1: Kelly Jones
Episode 2: Joan Armatrading
Episode 3: Lemar
Episode 4: Henry Rollins
Episode 5: Skin
Episode 6: Kevin Rowland
Episode 7: KT Tunstall
Episode 8: Gavin Rossdale
Episode 9: Pauline Black
Episode 10: Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber
Episode 11: Olivia Dean
Episode 12: Lauren Mayberry
Episode 13: Chris Robertson

Season 2
Episode 1: Mike Rutherford
Episode 2: Dan Smith (Bastille)
Episode 3: Kathryn Williams
Episode 4: Guy Garvey
Episode 5: Graham Gouldman
Episode 6: Sharon Corr
Episode 7: Dan Gillespie Sells
Episode 8: Christopher Guest
Episode 9: Elles Bailey
Episode 10: Blossoms
Episode 11: Jack Savoretti
Episode 12: Nick Lowe
Episode 13: Kawala
Episode 14: Richard Thompson
Episode 15: Lola Young
Episode 16: Tim Rice
Episode 17: Don McLean

Season 1
Episode 1: Sting
Episode 2: Robbie Williams
Episode 3: Ruby Turner
Episode 4: Nitin Sawhney
Episode 5: Billy Bragg
Episode 6: Dame Evelyn Glennie
Episode 7: Yungblud
Episode 8: Midge Ure
Episode 9: Alfie Boe
Episode 10: Amy Wadge
Episode 11: Tim Burgess
Episode 12: Tom Odell
Episode 13: KT Tunstall
Episode 14: Nile Rodgers