Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a Load of Sport Podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

Late at night, once a week is part of my weeknight show on 5 live Monday, the Thursday, 1030pm,

the 1am and this is with the one and only urban, well she's lived her life less ordinary.

His first book when he eventually got around the right nut was Train Spartan released in 1993.

And those characters are stead with us through various incarnations and various novels.

Marabou Stort Nightmares after that filled blue porno and yeah there isn't quite an author

like Irvin Welch in many different ways.

So anyway midnight meets is perfect for somebody like Irvin Welch because we just were able

to relax and have a conversation and just let it go wherever it went.

So hope you enjoy it, this is Midnight meets with Irvin Welch.

I usually start with an icebreaker because it's quite a long journey.

Midnight meets but after reading and watching loads of stuff about it,

I just image the kept popping into my head of you living in your own head and I began to think

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