KATE THEMEN - Kicking Against Tradition
Summary
Hosts Paul and Steve Hanley interview Kate, former drummer for The Fall and Polythene, about her brief 1998 stint with the band. She recounts chaotic rehearsals, hostile gigs where fans threw cans, and a cameo in the obscure film *Glowboys*. The discussion also covers her academic career and her PhD research on the social dynamics and challenges facing women’s football.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Kate's background with Polyfane
Joining The Fall: Rehearsals and first gigs
Chaos at Reading Festival and Mark E. Smith
The Camden Lock gigs and hostile audiences
Filming cameo in The Glow Boys
The end of Polyfane and the DIY music scene
Manchester's changing music venues and culture
Kate's PhD on women's football and sociality
Critique of Glazer ownership at Manchester United
City ownership, community impact, and ticket prices
Current projects, drumming injury, and sign off
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