Touched by the Hand of Cod: Tom Chapman, New Order

We talk about success a lot on the show, but everyone has a completely different interpretation of what that means.

So how does it feel when you find yourself stood on a stage in Brazil, about to play bass in front of 30,000 music fans? And what does success look once you’ve hit those heady heights?

For our latest episode, we speak to Tom Chapman, bassist and songwriter with Manchester music legends and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, the mighty New Order. We talk about graft, fame, giving back, and going back Tom’s roots through his other band, Sea Fever.

An awesome chat.

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Creators & Guests

Host

Andy Hall

Love to ask questions and learning about myself and others every day. Hate labels except; Executive Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Host, Mentor, Husband, Dad, Friend. Mental health ambassador. Triathlete. Make a positive difference every day.

Host

Phil Birchenall

I’m the founder of Diagonal Thinking, a smart consultancy for people in the creative, media and digital industries.

Guest

Tom Chapman

Franco British Musician living in Manchester, Bass player in the mighty New Order / Bad Lieutenant / Sea Fever

What is Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle age?

Three northern blokes talk about midlife and growing old disgracefully: the kind of things you want to say, but rarely ever do.

Hosts David Eccles, Phil Birchenall and Andy Hall explore how confronting life head-on - with all the crap it throws your way - makes you stronger, older, bolder and, of course, that little bit wiser.

We’ll share our own experiences and talk to friends about life’s ups and downs, what’s worked, and what definitely didn’t.


Frank, fearless, funny. Talking Cod.