Best XTC Podcasts (2025)

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XTC’s Skylarking with Alfredo Marziano 54:37

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In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we join Alfredo Marziano, the author of the newly published XTC: Skylarking – A Life in A Day, the Making of a Pop Classic. This 152-page book draws on archive material and original interviews to go on a deep dive into the record that many XTC fans regard as the band’s finest. As well…

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Bill Detamore - Pork Pie Drums 1:14:33

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Joining me today is the chairman also known as the head hog of Pork Pie Drums, Bill Detamore. Join us as we talk through Bill's amazing story from assembling his first ever drumkit as a teenager made up from different drums and how he wrapped them to make them look the same, through to working for DW Drums in there very early days and of course ont…

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Gabi King - The 1975, Declan McKenna, Two Door Cinema Club, Years & Years 52:32

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Joining me today is the wonderful Gabi King. Gabi is a session drummer / percussionist who has worked with likes of Declan McKenna, CMAT, Two Door Cinema Club, Ed Sheeran, Years & Years and most recently playing percussion for The 1975. If you watched any of the recent Glastonbury Festival you will have seen Gabi with The 1975 headlining the Friday…

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1983 Part 6 Irene Cara "Flashdance...What a Feeling" & Spandau Ballet "True" 1:07:31

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl continue their musical journey through 1983 with Matt's global pick for the year, Irene Cara's "Flashdance...What a Feeling" from the iconic movie Flashdance and Sheryl's playlist selection, Spandau Ballet's "True", another song that hit big from the New Romantic movement that included their British rivals, Duran Duran.…

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"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers 58:45

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For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs. Written by: Bill Withers Album: Still Bill, 1972 Listen/Buy …

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Matt Sorum - Guns n Roses / The Cult / Velvet Revolver / Billy Gibbons / Slash's Snakepit 47:09

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Today im joined by Rock Royalty - Matt Sorum. Matt has an enviable CV including such incredible names as The Cult, Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit, Hollywood Vampires and his current gig with Billy Gibbons. Matt joins us from his beautiful home in Palm Springs for a great conversation about all things drums and music. Matt's love an…

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1983 Part 5 Nena "99 Luftballons" & Peter Schilling "Major Tom (Coming Home)" and Neue Deutsche Welle 52:21

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl do a deep dive into the Neue Deutsche Welle (German New Wave) scene from 1980 - '83 choosing two songs for the playlist from 1983, Nena "99 Luftballons" & Peter Schlling "Major Tom (Coming Home)".

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Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues 59:33

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Kirk answers a bunch of listener questions on topics like bluegrass guitar, the music of Blue Prince, good apps for training theory skills, Robert Fripp's "Frippertronics," a mysterious sound on a Gene Clark song, different types of music notation, and the legacy of the blues. All that, and a trio of terrific singer/songwriters stops by the studio …

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Dave Mattacks - Fairport Convention / Jethro Tull / XTC / Paul McCartney / Elton John / Joan Armatrading etc..... 54:10

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 164 - Dave Mattacks. Joining me today is the wonderful Dave Mattacks. Dave is a british drummer ( now living in Boston ) with a quite remarkable career under his belt - he is known as the Folk Drummer (much to his occasional chargrin) Having played for Fairport Convention for a long time, however he has a lot…

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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police 1:00:16

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In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on eve…

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1983 Part 4 Def Leppard "Photograph", glam metal from '83 & Men At Work "Overkill" 1:06:03

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl open their minds to the glam metal movement that started gaining ground in '83 with the huge success of Def Leppard Pyromania as Matt chooses "Photograph" for the playlist and Sheryl's playlist pick stays in the new wave vein with Men At Work's "Overkill" from their great second album Cargo.…

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Harry Judd - McFly 58:54

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Joining me today is Harry Judd. Harry has been playing for British band McFly for over 20 years. As well as his drumming career, Harry has found time to win Strictly in 2011, took part in Celebrity Race Across The World with his mum in 2023, Co-Host Binge Podcast with Alex Jones and is also a very keen runner. We had such a great conversation, star…

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Covering XTC with Dan Barrow and Innocents Abroad 1:19:37

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It’s fan festival time again. Coming up on 20–22 June at the Mecca in Swindon, the sold-out 2025 XTC Fan Festival is a chance for friends old and new to come together and share in their love of all things XTC. On the line-up, as well as a trip to the Uffington White Horse, and interviews with Dave Gregory and Hugh Padgham, are performances from sev…

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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II 59:47

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The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…

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The Story Behind The Cool Drum Intro on Percussion Discussion Podcast - short clip 2:20

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This is a really short clip explaining who it is that plays the beautiful Gene Krupa esque drum intro on the podcast. its none other than Homer Steinweiss! check out his incredible discography. www.homersteinweiss.comBy Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion

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1983 Part 3 Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", New Order "Blue Monday" & Naked Eyes "Always Something There to Remind Me" 55:36

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Send us a text Matt and Sheryl continue with 1983 adding Matt's picks, the Eurythmics breakthrough hit single "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and the Bacharach/David classic "Always Something There to Remind" me covered by synth pop duo Naked Eyes & Sheryl's pick, the highly influential and biggest selling 12" single of all time, New Order's "Blu…

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Tony Brock - Rod Stewart, The Babys, Close Enemies, Jeff Beck, Roy Orbison 1:04:20

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Joining me today is the wonderful Tony Brock. Tony is a British drummer that now lives in the US, he has a remarkable career under his belt having played for and recorded with some of the biggest names in the Business including The Babys, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Eddie Money, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Jimmy Barnes. In 2024 Tony Joined a star st…

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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler 1:00:19

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Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding small Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bells Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fire Turn around... ...every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classi…

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Ryan Thackwray - Asomvel 41:18

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oining me today is Yorrkshireman and drummer with the mighty Asomvel, Ryan Thackwray. If you are on social meda and havent yet heard of Asomvel then it wont be long before you do! For almost 12 months they have dominated my social media feed with hugely entertaining content, including footage from rehearsals, tours, recording, they even make the mu…

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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo 1:08:00

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How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Seaso…

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Madison Cunningham on XTC 1:00:35

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Twenty-five years after their final album, XTC continue to inspire new generations of musicians. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Madison Cunningham talks about finding inspiration in River of Orchids, 1000 Umbrellas and Easter Theatre. The musician also talks about her love of a riff,…

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Brian Tichy Part 2 - Ozzy Ozbourne / Whitesnake / Gene Simmons / Pride and Glory 1:08:40

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Really thrilled to be joined once again by one of the most in demand drummers in Rock n Roll, Brian Tichy back again for Part 2! We once again delve into Brian's amazing career, we kick off talking about Brian's time at the revered Berklee college of music in 1986 and how a drum clinic by a young (26 years old) Dave Weckl inspired him and still doe…

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The Music of the Muppets 1:03:43

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Kirk pays a visit the musical world of The Muppets, from their Sesame Street origins in the 60s to the globe-hopping, cinematic heights of the 70s and 80s, with plenty of detours along the way. FEATURING: "Sesame Street Theme" by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart "Mah Na Mah Na" by Piero Umilliani from Sweden: Heaven and Hell "Pinball Number Co…

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Brian Dunne - Hall & Oates / Daryl Hall / Live from Daryl's House / Sessions 54:50

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Joining me today is Brian Dunne. Brian is the current drummer for Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall and has toured the world with them for almost 8 years. Brian is also the drummer on Live from Daryls House where he has recorded shows with Billy Gibbons, Sammy Hagar, Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Kenny Loggins, Darius Rucker, Joe Walsh, The Ojays, Cee Lo Green, B…

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"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta 59:07

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Kirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium. Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy Ward Produced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick Rubin Album: De-Loused in t…

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The Dukes of Stratosphear (XTC) 40th Anniversary 59:03

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How much further up the charts would Senses Working Overtime have climbed if the sleeve had been made of heavier material? What does the finish on the cover of Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down tell us about its sales? In this edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we explore the fascinating relationship between XTC and cardboard in t…

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Jay Weinberg - Slipknot/Sucidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves/ Bruce Springsteen 1:30:01

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Joining me today is Jay Weinberg. Jay is best know as the drummer in Slipknot from from 2014 to 2023 replacing the late great Joey Jordison, he also filled in for his father Max Weinberg for a tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in 2009. Since Jay's departure from Slipknot he now plays for Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. J…

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"Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple 52:41

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Kirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain. Written by: Fiona Apple Produced by: Jon Brion Album: When The Pawn..., 1999 Listen/Buy via Album.Link ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED: Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Mag…

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1983 Part 2 U2 "New Year's Day" & Echo & the Bunnymen "The Cutter" 52:54

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl add U2 "New Year's Day" and Echo & the Bunnymen "The Cutter" as their first playlist picks for 1983

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Emma Taylor - Sounds_Like_Emma / Social media drum lessons! 48:05

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March 8th 2025 is international womens day, so i thought we should celebrate all the wonderful lady drummers and percussionists from around the globe with a fabulous conversation with Emma Taylor. You must have have been living under a rock for the last 5 years if you havent seen Emma on social media, Since Covid she has a huge presence on Facebook…

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"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2 59:24

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Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to sa…

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Rick Buckler of the Jam on Terry Chambers and XTC 1:10:57

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To commemorate the death of Rick Buckler on 17 February 2025, this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast features an interview the drummer did with a group of XTC fans and fellow musicians in March 2018. Buckler recorded Sound Affects with the Jam at the same time as XTC were working on Black Sea and, indeed, he joined in with the…

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Spike T Smith - Morrissey, Memoriam, New York Dolls, Killing Joke, Sham 69 etc...... 1:00:27

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Joining me today is Spike T Smith. Originally from Holyhead in North Wales, Spike has a formidable CV with some of the biggest names from the Punk/Alternative genre appearing on including Morrissey, The Damned, The New York Dolls, Killing Joke, Sham 69, H.R. (Bad Brains) and many more. Join Spike and myself as we talk about his remarkable career so…

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Chris Maas - Sting/Mumford & Sons/sessions 1:05:22

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Joining me today is Chris Maas. Chris was born and bred in Luxembourg, he came over to the UK in 2006 to continue his musical studies and to further his career, he has since played for/collabarated with The Pierces, Maggie Rodgers, Mumford and Sons and of course his current huge gig with Sting that has been touring around the globe for the last 18 …

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New Year Bonus - Favorite Albums of 2024 1:12:40

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Send us a text Mike joins Matt & Sheryl to discuss their favorite albums and songs released in 2024

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Donavan Hepburn - Jeff Lynne's ELO / Take That / Gary Barlow / Session Musician 53:41

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 154 - Donavan Hepburn. Joining me today is Drummer, Programmer, Musical Director and Tutor Donavan Hepburn. Donavan already has a glittering career under his belt having recorded or toured with the likes of Mis-Teeq, Lemar, Adele, Ms Dynamite and many more his current gigs are with Take That, Gary Barlow and …

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A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations 36:07

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In between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is! DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED: "The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from …

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Elliott Henshaw - Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Tony Christie, West End Shows, Elliott Henshaw Band, Sessions 1:22:04

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Joining me today is Elliott Henshaw. Elliott is one of the most in demand drummers in the UK, he has performed with many household names such as Tony Christie, Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley and over 20 West End Shows. Join myself and Elliott as we pick through his amazing career so far, we of course talk about his early days through to his first big gig p…

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Remembering XTC superfan Darryl Bullock (ft artist Ken White) 1:12:09

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Darryl Bullock was a massive fan of XTC, an avid record collector and one of the tireless organisers of the online and in-person XTC fan conventions. He died, way too young, on 23 December 2024. He was such a pillar of the fan community that this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast is dedicated to him – with thoughts esp…

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1983 Michael Jackson Thriller and Prince 1999 albums 56:28

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl start a new year with 2 albums released in late 1982 that found their popularity in 1983 and beyond, Michael Jackson's Thriller and Prince's 1999

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Alles Wat We Vorig Kwartaal Hebben Gelezen – Dit Zijn Onze Keuzes Voor Jou! 1:20:34

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We zijn terug met een nieuwe aflevering van onze boekenclub! In deze aflevering bespreken we alle boeken die we in de afgelopen drie maanden hebben gelezen. Pak je Goodreads er maar bij en voeg deze aanbevelingen toe aan je leeslijst! Bekijk onze solo YouTube kanalen: 👇🏻Charif: https://www.youtube.com/@ItscharifJair: https://www.youtube.com/@JairEm…

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Andy Gangadeen - Chase & Status, Jeff Beck, The Spice Girls, Duran Duran, Massive Attack, Lisa Stansfield 52:04

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Joining me today is Andy Gangadeen. Andy Gangadeen is one of the original and leading Hybrid drummers in the world today, effortlessly fusing together acoustic and electronic drums creating grooves and sounds beyond the wildest dreams of your average drummer! Andy has honed both his immense drumming skills and technical knowledge since late 80's pl…

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Remembering Janis Stockhouse, The Great Band Director 56:39

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In light of Janis Stockhouse's unexpected death at the tail end of 2024, we're re-posting Kirk's 2019 interview with her for anyone who might want to listen to it. Janis started teaching at North high school in Bloomington, Indiana, in the early 1980s. It was a time when "jazz education" as a concept was still a relatively new thing. She retired 38…

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Toby Davies & JJ Wheeler - Trinity Rock & Pop 55:22

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Here we are with the final episode of 2024. Firstly, huge thanks to everybody that has watched, listened, shared, commented or contributed this far, i really appreciate the support. Todays episode focuses on drum education, there are quite a few options to choose from when thinking of either teaching or taking drum exams, my personal favourite and …

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#64 1994: Soundgarden, Blur, Oasis, Massive Attack & more 47:10

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Back in September we made an appearance at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for a special live podcast on the year 1994! Here's the second part of an abridged version of the show (we've had to cut out the sections we played music on the turntable due to copyright issues). For 1994, we were both astounded at how many great records we found, both establish…

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Bernard Purdie - Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Drumming Legend! 1:04:06

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Firmly back in the legends lounge for our landmark 150th Episode with none other than Bernard ' Pretty' Purdie. Bernard is without doubt one of the most legendary names in drumming! he has played on over 4000 album and worked with such incredible artists as Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Miles davies, Hall & Oates, BB King, Cat Stevens, …

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XTC and the music business 1:32:36

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In this edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we go behind the scenes to see how deals get signed, press releases get written and records get released. Joining us are Ronnie Gurr, who went from producing a punk fanzine to working in the Virgin press office; Mike Smith, who signed Andy Partridge to Warner Chappell Music as a songw…

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1982 Part 9 Elvis Costello "Beyond Belief", Modern English "I Melt With You", John Cougar "Jack & Diane", XTC English Settlement & 1982 wrap up 1:53:44

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Send us a text Matt, Sheryl & Mike wrap up 1982 with Mike's song pick, Elvis Costello "Beyond Belief" and album XTC English Settlement, Matt's final song, John Cougar "Jack & Diane", Sheryl's final song, Modern English "I Melt With You" and all the many near miss songs and albums for the year.By Elvis Costello, XTC, Modern English, John Mellencamp

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#63 1994: Jeff Buckley, Nine Inch Nails, Aphex Twin & more 40:11

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Back in September we made an appearance at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for a special live podcast on the year 1994! Here's the first part of an abridged version of the show (we've had to cut out the sections we played music on the turntable due to copyright issues). For 1994, we both found a treasure trove of great records. On this first part, we co…

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#62 1982: The Grand Finale! Rush, Alan Parsons Project, Marillion & more! 55:48

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It's the last episode of our series on 1982 and naturally we've saved the best until last. On this extended episode we cover metal, progressive rock, minimal jazz and of course our picks for our favourite and most influential albums from the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…