Who is Tom Cridland?

Chris Snowdon recently discussed his five favourite albums with Tom Cridland on The Greatest Music of All Time podcast.

I’ll be honest. Six weeks ago I had never heard of Tom Cridland.

I’m still not sure who he is or what his primary claim to fame is (influencer? entrepreneur? fashion designer? author?) but at the beginning of November - a month before I heard about the Snowdon podcast - I stumbled upon something that amused me.

‘Inspired by Tom Cridland's YouTube show, Celebrities Having Cocktails’ it was an illustration entitled ‘Keith Richards and Matt Hancock smoking cigarettes’.

Prints of various sizes were available for just £29 so I took the plunge and purchased one.

I ordered it on November 7 and it was finally delivered on Thursday after a delay that, I must admit, tested my patience a little.

Anyway it’s here now. I just need to get it framed so I can hang it on the wall in my office.

Meanwhile you can listen to Chris Snowdon (Greatest Music of All Time Podcast) here.

Like most podcasts it’s far too long (33 minutes in and most of the talk has been non-music related) but it’s Saturday and I’m not working so I’ll stick with it.

Cridland, btw, could pass for a student (although I believe he’s 32) yet this is podcast #494.

Seriously, given his many interests, where does he find the time?