Best Nick Hendrix Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 159 - Oasis - Defintely Maybe - Part 2 1:06:41

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Episode 159 is live! We’re wrapping up Oasis’s legendary debut Definitely Maybe—a record that defined Britpop and gave us timeless anthems like “Live Forever” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” Join us as we close out the album that turned Oasis into rock ’n’ roll icons.By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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E212: Greil Marcus on Mystery Train + Sex Pistols + Jamie Reid 1:09:59

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In this episode, we ask one of the greatest music writers of the rock and roll era to talk about Mystery Train as he celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand-new edition of his classic book. Talking to us from Oakland, 6,000 miles away in his native Northern California, Greil Marcus looks back on the pivotal moments that led to his starting wor…

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Borderlands 4 (2025) Vault Hunting Is Back! 1:20:32

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick lock, load, and launch themselves back into the loot-splattered insanity of Borderlands 4. Once again, the galaxy is on the brink of chaos, and naturally, the only two people crazy enough to handle it are our lovable vault-hunting duo. With a whole new planet to explore, filled to the brim with outlaws, s…

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Episode 158 - Oasis - Defintely Maybe - Part 1 1:19:08

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Episode 158 is Live and the wheel has landed in the ‘90s with Oasis’s debut album, Definitely Maybe. Britpop swagger, anthems for the ages, and the start of a rock revolution—join us as we dive into the record that made Oasis a household name.By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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Guitarist Mike Scott Tells Us All the Prince Stories 54:15

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Hit-making guitarist Mike Scott—who’s worked with everyone from Justin Timberlake to Janet Jackson—showed up in Minneapolis from his hometown of D.C. and started snatching everyone’s gigs. Soon, he ended up at Paisley Park, jamming with the man himself and joining his band, New Power Generation. This masterful storyteller joins 100 Guitarists to ta…

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This Episode Goes 2 11: A Spinal Tap special with Alexis Petridis 33:56

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For this special "bonus" episode of the Rock's Backpages podcast — fittingly number 211 (geddit?) — we're joined once again by The Guardian's Alexis Petridis for a discussion of timeless rock mockumentary This is Spinal Tap and its breathlessly-awaited sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues... With reference to A Fine Line Between Stupid and Cleve…

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Hell Is Us (2025) Clues and Calamity 1:18:38

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick step into the desolate, war-torn world of Hell is Us. Set in a country ripped apart by years of civil strife and buried secrets, the game forces them to navigate a landscape where danger comes from both sides of the battlefield: hostile soldiers with guns and terrifying supernatural abominations with… wel…

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Episode 157 - Jimi Hendrix - The Cry of Love - Part 2 1:16:15

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Episode 157 wraps up our 3rd anniversary celebration with the final spin through Jimi Hendrix’s The Cry of Love. From blistering solos to cosmic jams, we’re closing this milestone with a Hendrix high note. Thanks for rocking with us for three amazing years — here’s to the next chapter!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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E210: Alexis Petridis on Acid House + The Guardian + CMAT + KISS 1:13:51

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For this episode we're joined by the immensely respected Alexis Petridis, The Guardian's principal pop critic since September 2001. Our guest tells us about his childhood in Yorkshire, his teenage years in Buckinghamshire and his initiation into the Acid House scene while at Cambridge University. Work experience at MixMag in the mid-'90s led to his…

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Jimi Hendrix Sonic Scholar Andy Aledort 1:01:38

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We figure Jimi Hendrix is easily the most discussed guitarist of all time. And at this point, there are probably few, if any, stones left unturned. So for our Hendrix episode of 100 Guitarists, we had to go to the ultimate scholar on Hendrix’s playing to get deep, and luckily we knew just who to call. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably …

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Lost Soul Aside (2025) Lost, Found, and Put Aside 1:09:40

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave finally get their hands on Lost Soul Aside, the game that spent longer in development than Dave did in college. They step into the boots of Kaser, a moody anime protagonist with more hair gel than common sense, and his wise-cracking dragon symbiote, Arena, who never misses an opportunity to roast his host…

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Gears of War Reloaded (2025) Revamped and Revved Up 1:11:10

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick lock and load as they stomp into the gritty, blood-soaked battlefields of Gears of War Reloaded. Humanity is on its last legs, cornered and desperate, after the ground splits open and unleashes the monstrous Locust Horde. Enter Marcus Fenix: soldier, survivor, and a man who probably only smiles when he’s …

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Episode 156 - Jimi Hendrix - The Cry of Love - Part 1 1:14:49

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Episode 156 is here — and it’s a big one! We’re celebrating 3 years of Rock Roulette with a trip into the timeless magic of Jimi Hendrix’s The Cry of Love. From soaring riffs to soul-stirring grooves, we’re honoring our milestone with one of rock’s greatest. Thank you to everyone who’s spun the wheel with us over the years — here’s to many more spi…

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Signalis (2022) Dreams of Flesh and Circuitry 1:13:14

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave stumble into the fractured, nightmarish depths of Signalis. Released in 2022, this indie survival horror blends the pixelated charm of the PS1 era with a surreal, haunting atmosphere straight out of a fever dream. Players take on the role of Elster, a Replika technician on a desperate search for her missi…

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E209: David Nathan on Dionne Warwick + the Bee Gees + Michael Lydon R.I.P. 1:19:27

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In this episode we invite David Nathan to look back on his illustrious 60 years as "the British Ambassador of Soul". Our guest commences by recalling his gateway into Black American music: the covers of Shirelles and Miracles classics included on the first two Beatles albums. He furthermore describes the thrill of seeing Motown star Mary Wells supp…

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Episode 155 - Ozzy Osbourne - Ozzmosis - Part 2 1:10:56

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Episode 155 of Rock Roulette wraps up our tribute to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne! We’re closing out 1995’s Ozzmosis with a bang—more riffs, more metal, and more Ozzy madness. Don’t miss the finale!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous 1:50

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Episode 154 - Ozzy Osbourne - Ozzmosis - Part 1 1:24:03

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Episode 154 of Rock Roulette is here, and we’re paying tribute to the Prince of Darkness himself! Join us as we spin Ozzy Osbourne’s 1995 album Ozzmosis and celebrate the legendary voice of metal. Turn it up and get a little crazy with us!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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Deep Divin’ on the Allmans with Alan Paul 1:03:59

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As a longtime music journalist and author of the Allman Brothers books One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band and Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70s—both New York Times bestsellers—Alan Paul is foremost authority on the Allmans who was never in the band. He’s a…

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Mafia: The Old Country (2025) Vows & Vendettas 1:12:30

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave must grab their pocket knives, practice their Sicilian and pour themselves a glass on wine because they are taking on the role of Enzo Favara, an escapee of the Sicilian sulphur mines who trespasses onto the lands of Don Bernardo Torrisi the head of the local Mafia and a man who values trust above all els…

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Episode 153 - Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz - Part 2 1:09:34

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Episode 153 is out now! We’re wrapping up Pretty Boy Floyd’s glam-tastic debut Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz. Catch the final verdict on the hairspray, hooks, and highlights!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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E208: Byron Coley on Beefheart + Lydia Lunch + Terry Reid R.I.P. 1:23:36

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For this episode we're joined online from northwest Massachusetts by the legendary Byron Coley, champion of all things weird and non-mainstream. After describing his somewhat peripatetic childhood, our guest explains – very amusingly – why as a teenager he hated the Beatles and what led him eventually to the more subversive sounds of the Mothers of…

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PaRappa the Rapper (1997) You Gotta Believe! 1:08:51

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick dust off their PS1 nostalgia goggles and dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird and rhythmically chaotic world of PaRappa the Rapper. Released in 1996, this cult classic rhythm game has players rapping their way through everything from martial arts lessons to cake-baking catastrophes—all in the name of…

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Episode 152 - Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz - Part 1 1:07:22

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Episode 152 is here! This week on Rock Roulette, we dive into Frank’s all-time favorite glam metal album — Pretty Boy Floyd’s wild and glitter-soaked debut Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz! Crank it up and join the glam slam!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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Les Paul Is Everywhere 38:54

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When you think about the most name-checked guitarist of all time, who do you think of? Hendrix? EVH? Good guesses, but we think it’s gotta be Waukesha, Wisconsin’s own Les Paul. Though his name lies atop one of the most popular guitar models of all time, there’s so much more to Les. His inventions span modern recording history, and with his music—w…

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) Blood, Bats & Bitmaps 1:13:34

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave don their finest velvet cloaks, pack an unreasonable number of throwing axes, and descend into the shadowy halls of Dracula’s castle in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Released in 1997, this genre-defining Metroidvania dropped players into a haunting, labyrinthine fortress as Alucard—Dracula’s half-hu…

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E207: Val Mabbs on Record Mirror + Jimi Hendrix + Walker Bros. + Ozzy R.I.P. 1:24:32

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For this episode we're joined by the excellent Val Mabbs, who talks to us about writing for Record Mirror in the late '60s and early '70s. We start with our guest's early life as a mod in Hertfordshire – and her memories of seeing the Who/the High Numbers in 1964/5. Val then explains how she got her foot in the door at the Mirror and recalls collea…

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Episode 151 - KXM - KXM - Part 2 56:39

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Episode 151 is out now! We’re wrapping up our review of KXM’s debut album — did this supergroup deliver on its promise, or fall short of the hype? Tune in as we break it all down!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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Peter Frampton and the Best Long Solo of the ’70s 33:52

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You already know about Peter Frampton’s use of the Talk Box and the wild success of Frampton Comes Alive. On this episode of 100 Guitarists, we’re celebrating those things, but we’re also getting into all the stuff that made Frampton so great, from Humble Pie to his Simpsons cameo. His smashing success often overshadows some of the other fun facts …

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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (2023) Spray. Skate. Survive. 58:55

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick slip into their cyber-sneakers, juice up their Boost Packs, and plunge headfirst into the gravity-defying, tag-spraying, rhythm-blasting world of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. Set in the vibrant, cel-shaded sprawl of New Amsterdam, this spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio throws our duo into a chaotic turf war be…

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Episode 150 - KXM - KXM - Part 1 1:11:43

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Episode 150 is here and the wheel has spoken! This time, it’s KXM’s self-titled debut album on deck. Featuring members of Korn, Dokken, and King’s X, this power trio brings the riffs and the groove. Let’s see what this supergroup is made of!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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Nobody Can Keep Up with Buddy Guy 39:36

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Buddy Guy’s high-energy, crowd-strolling performances set the bar for every electric blues and blues rock guitarist who came after him. And that includes Jimi Hendrix. Buddy changed the game and left an indelible mark on the sound of electric guitar playing. He’s still out there, delivering incendiary performances to stages all over. On this episod…

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What Happens Next 3:24

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I talk about what will happen with the podcast next. Send your questions to [email protected] This Sunday the 20th July I will be hosting 3 Zoom calls for Patrons at 1, 5 and 9pm UK time. It looks like I will be doing an AMA on Reddit this weekend too. I’ll post the Reddit address on the website as soon as I have it. If you’d like a H…

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Episode 149 - Black 'n Blue - Black 'n Blue- Part 2 59:09

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Episode 149 of Rock Roulette is live! We're wrapping up our review of Black 'n Blue’s hard-hitting debut album — big riffs, slick hooks, and all the ‘80s rock glory you can handle. Did it hold up to the hype? Come find out as we give our final thoughts!By Sav, Frank, Mark and sometimes Steve and Nick!

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E206: John Niven on rock fiction + Bobby "Blue" Bland + Lou Reed audio 1:13:27

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In this episode we welcome novelist and screenwriter John Niven to "RBP Towers" to ask him about his career and his acclaimed novels. We start with the Wishing Stones, the post-C86 combo for whom John played guitar in the late '80s, and progress swiftly to the subject of his caustic 2008 classic Kill Your Friends — the UK's drug-riddled music indus…