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Author: Matthew Hurst

Matthew Hurst is a British writer in Canada. He's had work produced by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Ukrainian TV and has written journalism and copy for clients since he left school, and his first-born short story is scheduled for the Kaidankai Podcast next spring. He’s on Bluesky and Substack at stubsack.substack.com (same for both) and you can sign up for his November project for free at fupperynewsletter.substack.com.

Past Master

Matthew Hurst · February 21, 2026 · 11 min read

Welcome to the RockSnark music podcast with me, Nathan Pool, and no prizes for guessing it’s going to be about the late Gerry Solby, who died this week.