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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysEverything You've Come to ExpectThe Big Mates discuss trilogy theory, cider flavours, the accidental discovery of stereo audio, and Everything You've Come to Expect by The Last Shadow Puppets. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by stepping outside of it in order to examine the second album of the side project Alex Turner formed with Miles Kane.They discuss how the project came back together, the writing and recording of the album, and they explore the overall themes and sound, taking in t...
2025-11-241h 53What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRecording Humbug with Alain JohannesAdam sits down with Alain Johannes to discuss the recording of Humbug by Arctic Monkeys. Alain was the engineer working with the band, Josh Homme, and James Ford during the sessions for Humbug and in this episode he reveals the work that went into those sessions. Adam and Alain talk about the creative process, catching ideas, the role of engineering in music, the production of Humbug, and how the album took shape. They touch on the sessions at Rancho De La Luna a...
2025-09-1558 minWhat Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Age of the UnderstatementThe Big Mates discuss Burt Bacharach, The Zombies, David Bowie, Scott Walker, Belle & Sebastian, Serge Gainsbourg, The Electric Prunes, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, John Barry, Ennio Morricone, Astrud Gilberto, Mel Torme, The Sonics, and The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by briefly stepping outside of it in order to examine the debut album of a side project Alex Turner formed with Miles Kane.They discuss how the proj...
2025-08-111h 45What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysFavourite Worst Nightmare (Pt. 3)The Big Mates discuss CM Punk, Ennio Morricone, Tommy Lee Jones, and Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue and conclude their discussion of the band's second album, providing analysis and opinion as they finish up their track-by-track exploration.They discuss the final tracks of the album and then offer up their thoughts and feelings on the album as a whole, give it a score out of ten, and then explore the how the album was received when it came out, and how that perception may have c...
2025-07-281h 26What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysFavourite Worst Nightmare (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Robot Wars, bingo, innuendo, and Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion of the band's second album, going track-by-track to provide analysis and opinion.They talk about rhythmic expansion, holiday word games, pedal steel guitar, crazy parties, face coverings, tense relationships, and break ups as they explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything i...
2025-07-211h 23What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysHIT ME HARD AND SOFT (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss call signs, the attraction of screens, easter eggs, and HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to the subject of their third season and explore Eilish's third studio album, released in 2024. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the albums, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.What do w...
2025-05-191h 24What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysPlaying in R.E.M. with Scott McCaugheyAdam and Steve chat with Scott McCaughey to discuss the 17 years he spent playing in R.E.M. as an additional musican.They talk to Scott about his long and productive relationship with Peter Buck, how he joined the band at the height of their fame, and what it was like to jump in on a staidum tour.They also talk about the process of recording albums like New Adventures in Hi-Fi and Accelerate, the experiemtnal sessions for Up and ...
2025-03-101h 11What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysR.E.M. 2008 Tour CommentaryThe Big Mates provide nice and good audio commentary for some footage from the 2008 R.E.M. World Tour.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss a couple of videos from the final R.E.M. tour, and also talk about how the band undertook this tour, the kind of setlists they played, and Adam talks about seeing them for the last time! Here are the two videos we watch, if you'd like to watch along:Fan Club Footage:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUNU7M5...
2025-02-171h 04What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Name Of This Book Is The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. with Peter Ames CarlinAdam chats with Peter Ames Carlin to discuss music biographies, legendary musicians, and his new book, The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M..Peter is an acclaimed author and biographer, known for his deep dives into the lives of music legends like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson. His books are celebrated for their meticulous research, insightful storytelling, and the way they capture the complex journeys of these iconic artists.Peter has new book out, called The Name Of This Band is R...
2024-11-041h 43What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysWriting About R.E.M. with John HunterAdam sits down with author John Hunter to discuss his book, Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M..Adam and John chat about all things R.E.M., and explore why he wrote the book, what the book encompasses, and the challenges in tackling such a wide-reaching story. They also touch on the differences in fandom today, online music discourse, and John’s Top 10 R.E.M. songs!Our next episode is out on Monday June 10th and will begin our deep-dive into Out of Time, th...
2024-06-031h 39What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysReckoning (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss foot injuries, binaural recording, the joy of knowing Jesus, and Reckoning by R.E.M.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their track-by-track analysis on the band's second album, released in 1984. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysBillie Eilish Round-UpThe Big Mates discuss the O2, boybands, reality television, and catch-up with Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas jump back into the career of Billie Eilish to find out what she's been up to since they finished Season 3, Should Eilishen?They discuss songs written for a Pixar film, the 2 track EP Guitar Songs, her contribution to the soundtrack for Barbie, and also touch on her Happier Than Ever World Tour, TikTok virality, and get to say the word 'blosh' again! What has Billie...
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysMuse Live at the O2The Big Mates discuss queues to nowhere, calamari, tickets prices, and go to see Muse live at the O2.Adam, Steve, and Lucas travel to London in order to experience a live show by Muse at the O2 arena. They discuss their expectations, Muse's live prowess, and both their initial and considered reactions to the performance. What do they play? Can Lucas put up with standing? Can Adam put up with Muse? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next Monday O...
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRadiohead B-Sides (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Lee Evans, pluralisation, Mark and Lard, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some more of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRadiohead B-Sides (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss Heat, Rampart, Friends, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.The songs...
2023-05-011h 48
Cruise ViewsTop Gun: Maverick (2022) with Emma LogsdonI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Emma Logsdon to discuss Top Gun: Maverick (2022) directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Conolly, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm, and Ed Harris.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career...
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysIn Rainbows (Disk 2)The Big Mates discuss Nestle, Rage Against the Machine, the murky depths of Adam's YouTube history, and In Rainbows (Disk 2) by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling the bonus disc of their highly praised seventh album In Rainbows. They talk about the leftovers from the album sessions and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.
2023-02-061h 57Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) with Cara WestworthI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Cara Westworth to discuss Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2017) directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, and Alec Baldwin.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into...
2023-01-312h 08Cruise ViewsAmerican Made (2017)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss American Made (2017) directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise, Sarah Wright, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two Cruise and a...
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysIn Rainbows (Pt. 3)The Big Mates discuss binaural microphones, 8D audio, MP3s, and In Rainbows by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the band's revolutionary seventh album and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between. They also explore how the album was received at the time of release and the legacy it has left behind.They also touch on the groundbreaking way in which the...
2023-01-231h 37Cruise ViewsThe Mummy (2017) with Gav and Stef (vs. the Forces of Evil)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss The Mummy (2017) directed by Alex Kurtzman and starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, and Russell Crowe
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two...
2023-01-171h 33Cruise ViewsJack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) directed by Edward Zwick and starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, and Danika Yarosh.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two...
2023-01-101h 22Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, and Alec Bladwin.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also...
2022-12-131h 23Cruise ViewsEdge of Tomorrow (2014)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Edge of Tomorrow (2014) directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, and Bill Paxton.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two...
2022-12-061h 26Cruise ViewsOblivion (2013)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Oblivion (2013) directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, and Olga Kurylenko.
Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two Cruise and...
2022-11-291h 21Cruise ViewsJack Reacher (2012)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Jack Reacher (2012) directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, and Robert Duval.
The film follows a homicide investigator who digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper responsible for a mass shooting.
Adam and Tom explore the...
2022-11-221h 47Cruise ViewsRock of Ages (2012)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.
Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Rock of Ages (2012) directed by Adam Shankman and starring Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta Jones, Malin Ackerman, Bryan Cranston, and Tom Cruise.
The film is a musical about a small-town girl and a city boy who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing...
2022-11-151h 18Cruise ViewsRock of Ages (2012)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Rock of Ages (2012) directed by Adam Shankman and starring Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta Jones, Malin Ackerman, Bryan Cranston, and Tom Cruise.The film is a musical about a small-town girl and a city boy who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing...
2022-11-151h 18Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) with Lucas WayI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Lucas Way to discuss Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) directed by Brad Bird and starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, and Simon Pegg.Adam, Tom, and Lucas explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They a...
2022-11-082h 12Cruise ViewsKnight and Day (2010)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Knight and Day (2010) directed by James Mangold and starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Paul Dano, and Peter Sarsgaard.Cameron Diaz plays a young woman who gets mixed up with a disgraced spy (Tom Cruise) who is trying to clear his name.Adam and Tom explore the...
2022-11-011h 34Cruise ViewsValkyrie (2009) with Haley ManbeckI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Haley Manbeck to discuss Valkyrie (2009) directed by Bryan Singer and starring Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, and Kenneth Brannagh.The film is a dramatization of the July 20, 1944 assassination and political coup plot by desperate renegade German Army officers against Adolf Hitler during World War II.A...
2022-10-181h 31Cruise ViewsTropic Thunder (2008)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Tropic Thunder (2008) directed by Ben Stiller and starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black.Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career. They also find time to play their exciting game, Two Cruise and a...
2022-10-111h 19Cruise ViewsLions for Lambs (2007)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Lions for Lambs (2007) directed by Robert Redford and starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, and Tom Cruise.Injuries sustained by two Army rangers behind enemy lines in Afghanistan set off a sequence of events involving a congressman, a journalist and a professor.Adam and Tom explore the p...
2022-10-041h 00Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible 3 (2006)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Mission: Impossible 3 (2006) directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan, and Billy Crudup.IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) comes into conflict with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer who threatens his life and his fiancée in response.Adam a...
2022-09-271h 47Cruise ViewsWar of the Worlds (2005) with Chris MorrisI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Chris Morris to discuss War of the Worlds (2005) directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Dakota Fanning, and Justin Chatwin.An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysBONUS: Know Your Enemy 2022 (with Dave Eringa)Adam and Lucas discuss the recent reissue of Know Your Enemy by Manic Street Preachers,a bold reimagining of the 21 year-old album, which has now been split in two, remixed, remastered, and reconsidered. Adam and Lucas are joined by music producer Dave Eringa, who produced the original album and oversaw the remixing process on this re-release. He gives us insight into how the project was conceived, the work undertaken to make it reality, and where it now fits in the Manics canon.You can now wear your fandom on your...
2022-09-161h 39Cruise ViewsCollateral (2004) with Alice Taylor-MatthewsI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Alice Taylor-Matthews to discuss Collateral (2004) directed by Michael Mann and starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Mark Ruffalo.A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer (Tom Cruise) as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night...
2022-09-131h 36Cruise ViewsThe Last Samurai (2003) with Rooney Rey MajorI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Rooney Rey Major to discuss The Last Samurai (2003) directed by Edward Zwick and starring Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, and Billy Connolly.An American military advisor (Tom Cruise) embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.Adam, Tom...
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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysTalking 'Head with Will FraserThe Big Mates are joined by Will Fraser (a.k.a. Bloom's Taxonomy) to discuss the Radiophonic Workshop, the videogame Half-Life, Brian Eno, and all things Radiohead.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Will explore the influence Radiohead has had on will as electronic musician Bloom's Taxonomy, particular the effect of Kid A. They also discuss Will's songwriting process, why he makes music, and share memories from previous projects he did with Adam and Steve.They also find time to discuss Will's Top 10 Radiohead songs!Our...
2022-09-051h 17Cruise ViewsAustin Powers in Goldmember (2002) with FryI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Fry to discuss Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) directed by Jay Roach and starring Mike Myers, Beyonce, Michael Caine, and featuring a cameo from Tom Cruise.Adam, Tom, and Fry explore the production, release, and context of the film and how it fits into Tom Cruise's career...
2022-08-301h 07Cruise ViewsMinority Report (2002) with Steve MurphyI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Steve Murphy to discuss Minority Report (2002) directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, Samantha Morton, Colin Farrell, and Max Von Sydow.In a future where a special police unit is able to arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, an officer from that unit (Tom...
2022-08-232h 28Cruise ViewsVanilla Sky (2001)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Vanilla Sky (2001) directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.Tom Cruise plays a self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate who finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover.Adam and Tom explore...
2022-08-161h 53Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible 2 (2000) with Pete CookI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Pete Cook to discuss Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) directed by John Woo and starring Tom Cruise, Thandiwe Newton, and Dougray Scott.IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is sent to Sydney to find and destroy a genetically modified disease called "Chimera".Adam, Tom, and Pete explore...
2022-08-092h 14Cruise ViewsMagnolia (1999)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Magnolia (1999) directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and many, many others.The film is an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.Adam and Tom explore the production...
2022-07-261h 31Cruise ViewsEyes Wide Shut (1999)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Eyes Wide Shut (1999) directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, and Marie Richardson.A Manhattan doctor (Tom Cruise) embarks on a bizarre, night-long odyssey after his wife's admission of unfulfilled longing.Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context of...
2022-07-191h 58Cruise ViewsJerry Maguire (1996)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Jerry Maguire (1996) directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger.When a sports agent (Tom Cruise) has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent agent with the...
2022-07-122h 20Cruise ViewsMission: Impossible (1996)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Mission: Impossible (1996) directed by Brian De Palma and starring Tom Cruise, John Voight, and Emmanuelle Beart.Tom Cruise plays an American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, who must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.Adam and Tom explore the...
2022-07-051h 54Cruise ViewsInterview with the Vampire (1994) with Marc BurrowsI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Marc Burrows to discuss Interview with the Vampire (1994) directed by Neil Jordan and starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, and Kirsten Dunst.Tom Cruise plays Lestat in an epic story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.Adam, Tom, and Marc explore the production...
2022-06-281h 59Cruise ViewsThe Firm (1993)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss The Firm (1993) directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Gene Hackman.Tom Cruise plays a young lawyer who joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side.Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and context...
2022-06-211h 23Cruise ViewsA Few Good Men (1992) with Lucas WayI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Lucas Way to discuss A Few Good Men (1992) directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore.Tom Cruise plays a Military lawyer, Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee who defends Marines accused of murder, contending they were acting under orders....
2022-06-142h 20Cruise ViewsFar and Away (1992)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Far and Away (1989) directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole KidmanTom Cruise and Nicole Kidman play a young Irish couple who flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.Adam and Tom explore the production, release, and...
2022-06-071h 48Cruise ViewsDays of Thunder (1990) with Cara WestworthI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by fellow Tom Cruise podcaster Cara Westworth to discuss Days of Thunder (1990) directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Duvall.Tom Cruise plays a young hot-shot stock car driver, who gets his chance to compete at the top level.
2022-05-241h 45Cruise ViewsBorn on the Fourth of July (1989)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Born on the Fourth of July (1989) directed by Oliver Stone and starring Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, and Kyra Sedgewick.The film acts as a biography of Ron Kovic, played by Tom Cruise. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling...
2022-05-101h 53Cruise ViewsRain Man (1988) with Chris MorrisI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Chris Morris to discuss Rain Man (1988) directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, and Valeria Golino.Tom Cruise plays a selfish L.A. yuppie who learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't...
2022-05-032h 01
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysPablo Honey (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss The Sims, The Clangers, Friends, and Pablo Honey by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by completing their track-by-track analysis of the band's debut album, released in 1993. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.They touch on how the album...
2022-05-021h 26Cruise ViewsCocktail (1988) with Haley ManbeckI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Haley Manbeck to discuss Cocktail (1988) directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, and Elisabeth Shue.Tom Cruise please a talented New York City bartender, who takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love.Adam, Tom...
2022-04-261h 33Cruise ViewsThe Color of Money (1986)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss The Color of Money (1986) directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.The film, a sequel to The Hustley (1961), follows Fast Eddie Felson as he teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires hi...
2022-04-191h 38Cruise ViewsTop Gun (1986) with Laura KellyI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Laura Kelly to discuss Top Gun (1986) directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, and Kelly McGillis.As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few t...
2022-04-122h 03Cruise ViewsLegend (1985) with Gav and Stef (vs. the Forces of Evil)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by the titular hosts of horror movie podcast Gav and Stef vs. the Forces of Evil to discuss Legend (1985) directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, and David Bennent.Tom Cruise plays a young man who must stop the Lord...
2022-04-051h 41Cruise ViewsAll the Right Moves (1983) with Rooney Rey MajorI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by Rooney Rey Major to discuss All the Right Moves (1983) directed by Michael Chapman and starring Tom Cruise, Lea Thompson, and Craig T. Nelson.Tom Cruise plays an ambitious young football star trapped in a dying mill town--unless his gridiron skills can win him a w...
2022-03-291h 16
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Ultra Vivid Lament (Pt. 1 with Dave Eringa)The Big Mates are joined by music producer Dave Eringa to discuss Hail to the Thief by Radiohead, Glastonbury Tor, online forums, and The Ultra Vivid Lament by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Dave talk about what it was like to work with the Manics again on their 14th studio album, how the songs were written and recorded, the context surrounding the album, and its release in September of 2021. This is a very fun chat that also lifts the lid on the process behind the No. 1 album. Next week Adam, Steve, a...
2022-03-281h 09Cruise ViewsRisky Business (1983) with Steve MurphyI feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom are joined by their first ever guest, Steve Murphy, to discuss Risky Business (1983) directed by Paul Brickman and starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, and Joe Pantoliano.Tom Cruise plays a Chicago teenager who is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly g...
2022-03-221h 34Cruise ViewsLosin' It (1982)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Losin' It (1982) directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Tom Cruise, Jackie Earle Haley, John Stockwell, John P. Navin Jr., and Shelley LongThe film, set in 1965, follows four rowdy teenage guys who travel to Tijuana, Mexico for a night of partying when they are joined by a heartbroken...
2022-03-151h 02Cruise ViewsThe Outsiders (1983)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss The Outsiders (1983) directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Tom Cruise.The film is about the rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and the rich Socs, which only heats up when one gang...
2022-03-081h 05Cruise ViewsTaps (1981)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Tom Cruise's second film of 1981, Taps, directed by Harold Becker and starring George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, and Ronny Cox. The film follows a group of military cadets who take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers...
2022-03-011h 02
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysHappier Than Ever (Pt. 3)The Big Mates discuss visiting cats, OPM, Phoebe Bridgers, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's second album, giving a track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How does this album land with The Big Mates? How was it received by the public? Is Adam still going on about narrative? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with l...
2022-02-281h 15
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysSPECIAL PRESENTATION: Cruise Views IntroductionWe interrupt your scheduled programming to bring you this Special Presentation of Cruise Views, a new podcast all about Tom Cruise from What Is Music? host Adam Scott Glasspool and his friend and fellow film fan Tom Ashford. We’re going to review every single film he’s done in chronological order, starting at Endless Love and going all the way up to Top Gun: Maverick and beyond! If you like What Is Music, there’s a good chance you’ll like the vibe of Cruise Views as we take a look at the career of one of...
2022-02-2456 minCruise ViewsCruise Views IntroductionWelcome to the first episode of Cruise Views, a new podcast exploring the films and career of actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise. Meet your hosts, Adam and Tom as they talk about their initial feelings on Tom Cruise, their experiences with is films, and what they hope to learn from the podcast. The podcast will find film fans Adam and Tom embarking upon the adventure of a lifetime, watching, analysing, and critiquing the entire filmography of Tom Cruise. Each episode will focus on a single film, with Adam and Tom going in chronological order from E...
2022-02-2254 minCruise ViewsEndless Love (1981)I feel the need... the need for a podcast exploring the films and career of Tom Cruise.Welcome to Cruise Views, a podcast all about actor, producer, and global icon Tom Cruise, reviewing each of his films in order! This week your hosts Adam and Tom discuss Tom Cruise's very first on-screen performance in 1981's Endless Love, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, and Shirley Knight. The film follows David and Jade, who are high-school sweethearts and happy in love. But when Jades grades starts to drop her father forbid the y...
2022-02-2258 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysInterview with Marc BurrowsAdam goes solo and is joined by author, critic, musician, and comic, Marc Burrows to discuss Chrstimas songs, music criticism, and Marc's new book, "Manic Street Preachers: Album-by-Album," to which Adam also contributed a chapter.Adam and Marc talk about Manic Street Preachers, their career, and how the book came to be. They also find time to discuss music generally, whether criticism should form a part of the creative process, and the legacy of the band. You can buy "Manic Street Preachers: Album-by-Album" and check out all of Marc's work by heading to: https://www...
2021-11-221h 53
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysMuse B-Sides & RaritiesThe Big Mates discuss Blink-182, Helping You Back to Work Vol. 1, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and a selection of b-sides by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss some b-sides and rarities from across the band's career, discussing the content and recording process. Adam and Steve also attempt to guess which era each b-side is from! Which songs have been included? Who will score the most points? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has...
2021-11-082h 07
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysManic Street Preachers Tour Report 2021In this very special episode The Big Mates discuss reaction videos, service stations, slang, and the recent Manic Street Preachers tour.Adam, Steve, and Lucas reminisce on their experiences of The Ultra Vivid Lament tour, which saw them take in two Manics shows - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena (just Steve and Adam) and Brighton Dome (with Lucas too!) Get the lowdown on the songs played and get a taste of the atmosphere. IF that wasn't enough, The Big Mates are joined by Emily, Jennifer, Ilona, Ian, Cazzy, Liz, David, and Tony, who all give...
2021-11-012h 27
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe 2nd Law (Pt. 3)The Big Mates discuss football, Men in Black, dabbing, and The 2nd Law by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's sixth studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and finishing up their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can they figure out a better tracklist? What will the scores be? What is "brostep" anyway? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?ADAM AND STEVE HAVE MUSIC OUT!Forest Fires EP by Steve Murphy: https...
2021-08-161h 30
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe 2nd Law (The 2nd Part)The Big Mates discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Greg Wallace, and The 2nd Law by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's sixth studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and digging into their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Does a theme emerge? Have we lost "Analytical Adam" forever? What culinary delights await us? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Forest Fires EP by Steve Murphy: https://open.spotify.com...
2021-08-091h 24
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysAbsolution (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Trigger Happy TV, death, eggs, and Absolution by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion about the band's third studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will Adam and Steve ultimately think? How upset will Lucas be? Would you have a mosh? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?There were some technical gremlins on this episode. That means our audio isn't quite up to our usual standard. Sorry about that!Our commentary for the...
2021-04-262h 37
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysB-SidesSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss A-level results, Transylvania, politics, and a selection of B-sides by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go weigh in on 20 b-sides. Some picked by listener votes, some picked by Adam, from across their entire career. How does they stack up against their album counterparts? How stressed will Steve get by the b-sides game? What b-sides are evne included here?! Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!
2020-12-072h 22
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRewind the FilmSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Jason Statham, how Adam makes playlists, cinemas, and Rewind the Film by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' eleventh studio album. They examine the more sombre nature of the album, how it was recorded, and how rubbish the artwork is. Is this one half of a whole? Whose cup of tea is it? Is there any acousitc guitar on this album? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You...
2020-11-022h 23
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysSend Away the TigersSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss nostalgia, Nissan Micras, more nostalgia, and Send Away the Tigers by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' eighth studio album. They talk about their reactions to what has been labelled as a rejuvination of the band and find time to discuss a cover and the 10th Anniversary Edition of the album. Does 'back to basics' work for the Manics? Has Lucas figured out his scoring system yet? Will Steve cry? Find out on this episode...
2020-09-072h 29
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysInterview with Michael SheenSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by actor Michael Sheen to discuss acting, Wales, 'In the Night Garden,' and the career of Manic Street Preachers. Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Michael talk about how Michael first got into the band, what he loves about them, and the many times he has worked with them. Michael also gives us his Top 10 Manics songs (with plenty of cheating)! What makes cut? What are some of Michael's favourite Manics memories? Did Manic Street Preachers invent Queens of the Stone A...
2020-08-312h 10
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Great Western / I Killed the ZeitgeistSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates step into a tangential universe for an episode to discuss the 2006 solo albums by James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire. Adam, Steve, and Lucas pick a selection of tracks from The Great Western and I Killed the Zeitgeist. They talk about their reactions to both albums, try to guess their chart performance, and also discuss how the albums compare to their work with Manic Street Preachers. Which album is better? Are there enough guitar solos on James' album? Can Nicky...
2020-08-241h 39
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysLifebloodSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss biscuits, new-rave, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and Lifeblood by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' oft-maligned seventh album. They talk about their feelings on the album, the public reaction to the album, and also find time to talk about the God Save the Manics EP and the bands contribution to the 10th anniversary Help! album, Leviathan. Does the album live up to it's reputation? Or has time and context been kind...
2020-08-102h 45
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysInterview with Greg HaverThe Big Mates are joined by producer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Haver to talk about all things Manics and Greg's work on Lifeblood.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Greg explore the process of recording the Manics' divisive seventh album, how Greg started working with the band, and what it's like to tour with them. There are brilliant anecdotes and revelations from across Greg's illustrious career, and some details on Lifeblood that can only be heard exclusively on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your...
2020-08-031h 59
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysLipstick Traces (Disc 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss irrational hatred of musicians, Watership Down, Mark E. Smith, and Lipstick Traces by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas delve into the second disc of the Manics' 2003 rarities compilation to discover the secret history of covers as performed by Manic Street Preachers. How do these covers stack up to the originals? Who did that cover of Rock n Roll Music that one time? Will Lucas and Adam succeed in their plot to murder Steve at a wedding? Find out on...
2020-07-271h 02
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysLipstick Traces (Disc 1)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss beer adverts, balding, the Zodiac killer, and Lipstick Traces by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas delve into the first disc of the Manics' 2003 rarities compilation to discover the secret history of Manic Street Preachers. How does this measure up to the bands greatest hits? What is a b-side? How was Steve's time on the plains in the 1850s? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your...
2020-07-201h 47
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysForever DelayedSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss wedding playlists, Glastonbury Festival, X-Files trading cards, and Forever Delayed by Manic Street Preachers.In perhaps their sexiest episode yet, Adam, Steve, and Lucas delve into the Manics' 2002 greatest hits compilation and take time to reflect on their career so far. They offer up their personal album rankings and Top 10 Manics tracks too! What will make it into the Top 10s? Is this the last episode of the podcast? What is a door to a river? Find out on this episode...
2020-07-132h 15
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysLouder Than War CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Manic Street Preachers' DVD release Louder Than War. The film is a document of the Manics playing live in Cuba - at the time the first Western band to do so in more than 20 years.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the gig, the tour diary, and many, many other things.You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on...
2020-07-061h 47
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysKnow Your Enemy (Pt. 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss art-rock, emotional context, the Cuban revolution, and Know Your Enemy by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' sixth album. Will the album prove as divisive as its reputation? Does it shrug off the 'Mondeo Man?' How can a Wings song write an album? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? now has...
2020-06-292h 33
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysKnow Your Enemy (Pt. 1 with Stephen Lee Naish)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by author of Riffs & Meaning: Manic Street Preachers and Know Your Enemy, Stephen Lee Naish to discuss the size of Canada, appropriating political ideologies, Fidel Castro, and Know Your Enemy by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and er... Steve tackle history and context of the Manics divisive sixth album. How do the Manics react to their success? Did their show in Cuba help or hinder the album? Who is the enemy? Find out on this episode of
2020-06-151h 05
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysLeaving the 20th Century CommentarySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Manic Street Preachers' VHS/DVD release Leaving the 20th Century. The film is a document of the Manics playing live to 60,000 fans at Cardiff Millennium Stadium on New Year's Eve 1999, their biggest ever gig at the time.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the gig, the film, and many, many other things.Want to watch along? Find the film on DVD or via the official YouTube playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
2020-06-081h 51
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThis Is My Truth Tell Me Yours (Pt. 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Kylie Minogue, hands-free gardening, Thunderbirds, and This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' biggest selling album. Do the band rise to the occasion? Will Lucas EVER settle on his ratings? What happened to Little Russell? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? now has a RedBubble...
2020-06-012h 51
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysFandom and Devotion (with Emily Hyatt)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)Adam has a conversation with Emily Hyatt, lifelong Manic Street Preachers fan who has contributed artwork for the Manics' Secret Seven Inch release, and is the subject of "For the Record," a film by Paul Wyatt. Adam and Emily talk about fandom, how the Manics inspire a more "devoted" kind of fan, mental health and trauma, and how Emily became one of the subjects of a documentary about music fans.Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/manicspodcastInstagram: https...
2020-05-2556 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThis Is My Truth Tell Me Yours (Pt. 1 with Neil Collins)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by their first ever guest, Neil Collins, host of The Welsh Music Podcast. Together they discuss Welsh culture, the Manics' place within it, and the "Welshness" of This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas and Neil cover the Manics' biggest selling album! How did Wales influence the record? Is this the "first true Welsh folk album?" Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?Join the conversation on:
2020-05-181h 45
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysEverything Live CommentarySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Manic Street Preachers' VHS release Everything Live. The film is a document of the Manics playing live at Manchester Nynex in 1997, their biggest ever gig at the time. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the gig, the film, and also take questions from listeners whilst watching the film together.Want to watch along? Find the film here:Part 1: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20pddwPart 2: https://www.dailymotion.com...
2020-05-111h 27
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Holy Bible (Pt. 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates experience low energy as they discuss nostalgia, My Chemical Romace, dabbing, and The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas cover the second half of the Manics' third album in a discussion that is both exhaustive and exhausting. They give their final verdict on the album and it's impact. Will this episode be even more fun than the last one? Will the guys ever be less sad? Will Adam strangle Lucas to death? Find out on this episode of
2020-04-061h 35
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysDo You Likehouse Family?Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates emerge from deepest quarantine to release their first bonus episode! This is 'Do You Likehouse Family? A critical analysis of the history, cultural impact, and music of Lighthouse Family.' Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas as they discus the much-maligned light soul duo who were most popular in the mid-late 90s. Will Adam learn to love them? Will Lucas ever stop shouting? Will Steve fall asleep? Find out on this weeks episode of... Do You Likehouse Family?Apologies for the sound...
2020-03-3053 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Holy Bible (Pt. 1)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are in a somber mood as they discuss how the sausage is made, serial killers, mental health, and The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas cover the first half of the infamously bleak and intense third Manics album. They cover everything from recording history, artwork, a deep-dive on the lyrics, and their views on the dark masterpiece. Can they work out what Revol is about? Can you count how many sighs you hear? IS THIS EPISODE AS FUN...
2020-03-232h 03
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysGeneration Terrorists (Pt. 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Adam's relationship to magicians, the 90s TV show 'Due South,' the intricacies of time travel, and Generation Terrorists by Manic Street Preachers.Picking up where they left off, Adam, Steve, and Lucas cover the second half of the album, its reception, and the Manics' cover of 'Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless)'. Will Lucas live down his pick for favourite track from the album? Do the band actually exist? Will they ever finish covering this album...
2020-02-241h 52
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysGeneration Terrorists (Pt. 1)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)Adam, Steve, and Lucas (The Big Mates) discuss double albums, Adam and Steve's first Manics gig, "throwing up the horns," and Generation Terrorists by Manic Street Preachers.They cover the recording of the debut album, its release, and they go track-by-track, giving observations, opinions, and digging deep into the record. Will Adam find the quote he looks for? Will Lucas escape his haunted past? Will Steve ever recover from Spingsteen-gate? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can...
2020-02-101h 58
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysIntroduction/New Art Riot EPSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss how they listen to music, how music can affect them, previous podcasts they nearly released, and the New Art Riot EP by Manic Street Preachers.They cover the early days of the band, their formation, and the start of their career. Will Adam get a fact wrong? Will Lucas learn to love the Manics? Will Steve ever stop doing bits? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on...
2020-01-272h 03