Best Nichot Podcasts (2025)

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THIS IS WHAT YOU GET Exhibit Review (Special Episode!) 26:47

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22h ago26:47

26:47

Nico and Andrew finally met in person for the first time earlier this month! Andrew flew to London, and together they traveled to Oxford to see the "THIS IS WHAT YOU GET" Exhibit. We recorded this episode live in my hotel room using phones so, sorry about the quality. OH! Also! We found the street where the man in the Just video laid down. Andrew r…

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Pyramid Song (CTV) 26:24

2d ago26:24

26:24

"Why is there a car? To be fair that's the least of my concerns right now." .... "Oh.. More cars" -Nico Remember to watch along with us on vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box (Amnesiac) 14:54

10d ago14:54

14:54

Thom: "(For this album) We are definitely having singles, videos, glossy magazine celebrity photo-shoots, children's television appearances, film premier appearances, dance routines and many interesting interviews about my tortured existence." Nico: "Well there's a line..."By Nichot

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Fast-Track (Pyramid Song Single) 12:32

16d ago12:32

12:32

The band recorded Optimistic the day after laying the tracks down for this one, so maybe that's telling where it fits within the context of score? Also somehow it took a long time for Andrew to bring up Stanley, which is not what a good host should be doing here. Certainly not shim-shimming.By Nichot

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Kinetic (Pyramid Song Single) 10:48

24d ago10:48

10:48

Nico felt like this was very White Lotus-y, "I don't know, it was just cool. I feel like I certainly haven't processed it. It's confused me but drawn me in." Which is how Andrew feels about ACTUALLY being in the same city, hanging out with his co-host at the time this episode airs!By Nichot

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Trans-Atlantic Drawl (Pyramid Song Single) 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

Ready to learn about Saddam Hussein and Christiane Amanpour? No? Well it DOES have information on where the title of the song came from. We also learn about the United Nations Special Commission and tunnels and more tunnels.By Nichot

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The Amazing Sounds of Orgy (Pyramid Song Single) 12:38

1M ago12:38

12:38

Thom: "More of an orgy of violence, politics, and not politics. I don't know man, that's what's going on inside my head and I won't lose sleep about it anymore because it obviously benefits the music, thank god." Nico: A lot to unpack there. Good for him, whatever that means.By Nichot

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Pyramid Song (Pyramid Song Single) 17:54

1M ago17:54

17:54

Andrew is transported back into the living room of an old friend who tried to teach him how to play piano, while Nico wishes he was on mushrooms.By Nichot

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Amnesiac Blips - Chase's Version 17:51

2M ago17:51

17:51

Chase is so flabbergasted that he doesn't speak through a lot of this episode, but it's fun to listen to anyway. Watch along with him on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Amnesiac Blips - Nico's Version 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

It's a Choose Your Own Adventure situation: We all watch the blips and review them on our own. And you know you want to hear Nico's version the most, right? Also, the watch-alongs for this are available on Youtube for the first time. Check them out at: https://www.youtube.com/@headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Amnesiac Blips - Andrew's Version 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

It's a Choose Your Own Adventure situation: We all watch the blips and review them on our own. Andrew spends time being surprised and overwhelmed! Also, the watch-alongs for this are available on Youtube for the first time. Check them out at: https://www.youtube.com/@headfullofradioBy Nichot

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PJ Harvey, "This Mess We're In", "One Line", "Beautiful Feeling" (ft. Thom Yorke) 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

"If these were Radiohead songs, I'd ask ' Where's all the stuff? I want the stuff'.. " This is how Nico feels about reviewing the three songs Thom appears on for PJ Harvey's album, "Stories From The City Stories From The Sea" and Andrew Predicts the score Nico will give the tracks. How do you feel about them?…

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Morning Bell (CTV) 13:50

3M ago13:50

13:50

The boys are generally confused as to how these smiling bears play instruments. If you want to watch along with us, head to vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Idioteque [Blinking Bears] (CTV) 18:28

3M ago18:28

18:28

Footprints, Blood, Cocaine, what is going on in this video exactly? Where does that lead our story? Watch along with us at vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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How to Disappear Completely (CTV) 17:42

3M ago17:42

17:42

Nico is late to the recording session and is pasted in - it's finally the episode you're dying to hear - what happens when Nico is unleashed and un-interrupted? Watch the video with us on vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Saturday Night Live - (2000) 16:59

3M ago16:59

16:59

We watch Radiohead's Performance on SNL in 2000. They play "The National Anthem" and "Idioteque". Make sure to head to vimeo to watch along.By Nichot

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Motion Picture Soundtrack (Kid A) 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

Are you ready to get lost in your feelings? It's certainly difficult to not do that when you're listening to this track, the closer of Kid A. Andrew certainly breaks down mid song, and Nico sounds like he wants to give the guy a hug. A real bonding, emotional episode here.By Nichot

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Morning Bell (Kid A) 12:24

4M ago12:24

12:24

The biggest disconnect in scoring between Andrew and Nico we've seen so far, and we're 124 episodes in so that tells you something. Just not sure what that something is.By Nichot

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Idioteque (Kid A) 16:19

4M ago16:19

16:19

"Everything all of the time", that keeps me stimulated and moving, and I'm occupied with the ADHD of it all. - NicoBy Nichot

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In Limbo (Kid A) 19:32

4M ago19:32

19:32

Nico thinks this song is form-less and really struggles with "what's Next?"By Nichot

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Optimistic (Kid A) 13:07

4M ago13:07

13:07

"It's an Ed. That's all I can say," - NicoBy Nichot

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Treefingers (Kid A) 13:39

5M ago13:39

13:39

Possibly the best sounding episode - Nico finally has a new microphone! Also, we talk about the song, but this is important!By Nichot

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How To Disappear Completely (Kid A) 20:04

5M ago20:04

20:04

"I'm glad it hasn't hit me into a complete slump because sometimes songs like this get stuck in your head and you go, 'Well that's my day'. " A glowing review from Nico.By Nichot

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The National Anthem (Kid A) 12:46

5M ago12:46

12:46

We discuss how Thom broke his foot conducting a band, to the bass part he wrote when he was 16.By Nichot

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Kid A (Kid A) 14:30

5M ago14:30

14:30

What's an Ondez Martinot? Even after seeing one we don't know what it does, but hey whatever it's doing sounds perfect.By Nichot

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Everything In Its Right Place (Kid A) 14:54

6M ago14:54

14:54

"When you were talking about all the synthesizers, I don't know what direction this is going to go in and If I'm going to like it... BUT..." If that's not a good review, I don't know what is.By Nichot

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Kid A Blips (CTV) 34:12

6M ago34:12

34:12

The three gentlemen sit down and watch all of the commercials, first attempting to review them ALL but it's too overwhelming so we just EXPERIENCE it. Don't forget to watch with us on vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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114. Bjork - "I've Seen It All" (ft. Thom Yorke) 12:06

6M ago12:06

12:06

"I felt like I was hooked on their every word. That's why I was so quiet. - NicoBy Nichot

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Meeting People Is Easy (Documentary) 1:50:30

6M ago1:50:30

1:50:30

Listen along with us as we experience the "Meeting People Is Easy" documentary. You can also watch us react to it live at our Vimeo.By Nichot

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The Velvet Goldmine Soundtrack (ft. Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood) 28:08

6M ago28:08

28:08

In this episode we break down all the songs Thom and Jonny appear on as part of "The Venus In Furs" band.By Nichot

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Unkle - "Rabbit In Your Headlights" (ft. Thom Yorke) 12:16

7M ago12:16

12:16

It's sure hard for Nico to focus on the song when this music video punches you in the face kinda. Don't forget to watch along with us on vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Drugstore - "El President" (ft. Thom Yorke) 11:32

7M ago11:32

11:32

Nico has a hard time keeping this song in his good books because, "We don't use the word 'store' over here". Do they win him over?By Nichot

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Lucky (Live in Florence) (No Surprises Single) 12:32

7M ago12:32

12:32

How do you feel about this version? Jonny's guitar playing is something else.By Nichot

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Airbag (Live in Berlin) (No Surprises Single) 12:04

7M ago12:04

12:04

Andrew couldn't find this exact version, but he did find one from Berlin a few years later, so we judge that.By Nichot

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107. How I Made My Millions (No Surprises Single) 7:56

8M ago7:56

7:56

Bringing it down a bit with a mellower demo track that Thom submitted and the band didn't think it needed anything more. Agree? Disagree?By Nichot

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Palo Alto (No Surprises Single) 12:28

8M ago12:28

12:28

Welcome to the new year! We ring it in with a kickass track that should have probably had more love for it. Yes? No?By Nichot

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No Surprises (Single) (CTV) 16:44

8M ago16:44

16:44

We bring you only the classiest and most upbeat tracks for your trip into the New Year. Chase is with us again to review the video.By Nichot

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Climbing Up The Walls (Zero 7 Remix) (Karma Police Single) 18:10

9M ago18:10

18:10

This episode hits Andrew a little different - ride along with him as he discovers how it all relates back to his partner. (Note: This was recorded in July - 2024, a week after his partner passed).By Nichot

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Meeting In The Aisle (Karma Police Single) 15:32

9M ago15:32

15:32

In this episode we tackle anxiety, fear, and Nico's challenge to be quiet while listening to an instrumental.By Nichot

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Climbing Up The Walls (Fila Brazillia Mix) (Lucky Single) 17:40

9M ago17:40

17:40

Want to climb into another remix with us? You're having as much fun as we are so why not, right?By Nichot

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Lucky (Single) (CTV) 19:38

9M ago19:38

19:38

Chase returns for a viewing of the music video for "Lucky". The review contains lots of conversation about the original intent of the video and how that impacts the score.By Nichot

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100. Let Down (CTV) 19:53

10M ago19:53

19:53

We've made it! Episode 100! Let's hope we don't Let you Down. Eh? Eh? Okay, that was terrible.By Nichot

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Karma Police (CTV) 18:20

10M ago18:20

18:20

We continue our journey to the 100th episode by reviewing the Karma Police music video - Nico is especially finding Thom rather good looking in this one.By Nichot

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Palo Alto (CTV) 14:50

10M ago14:50

14:50

Reviewing the music video included as part of "Meeting People is Easy" because we don't want to subject Chase to the whole documentary. watch along with us at vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Fitter Happier (CTV) 15:36

10M ago15:36

15:36

Did you know a video was made for Fitter Happier? We didn't either. It was considered "unreleased" and lost as part of a potential "video-for-every-song" approach. watch with us at vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot

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Melatonin (Paranoid Android Single) 9:13

10M ago9:13

9:13

Thom writes a sweet song about his son, and Nico believes it's about an alien talking about its favorite human. Seems relatively accurate.By Nichot

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A Reminder (Paranoid Android Single) 16:22

10M ago16:22

16:22

Discussing Thom's abnormally direct lyrics, the impending US election, and the eclipse from months ago.By Nichot

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Pearly* (Paranoid Android Single) 22:34

10M ago22:34

22:34

Did you know there were two versions of Pearly*? We listen to both versions to try to spot the subtle differences while bantering as our internet connection gets clunky.By Nichot

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Polyethylene (Parts 1 & 2) (Paranoid Android Single) 16:50

10M ago16:50

16:50

We've finally hit the "Go" moment of the show! "I can't recycle any of the polyethylene packaging that fills my house. Why?" - ThomBy Nichot

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Paranoid Android (CTV) 19:22

11M ago19:22

19:22

Chase joins us again to review the Paranoid Android video. Not much else needs to be said, this is its own journey. Watch along with us @ https://vimeo.com/headfullofradioBy Nichot