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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicMedúlla (Pt. 1)Adam and Steve use their human voices to discuss Medúlla by Björk.The exploration of the career and music of Björk reaches her fifth studio album, released in 2004. Adam and Steve dig into how the album was written and recorded, the inspirations and influences behind it, and the musical landscape at the time it was released, before starting their track-by-track analysis. They consider the meeting of tradition and modernity, the boundaries of a concept album, how an artist goes “back to basics”, and what that means for B...
2026-10-262h 06
Warriors' TableThe Witnesses (Chef Michael) Part II / Warriors' Table Ep.08 S.IITwo men. One table. A crisis they both survived and almost didn’t.Steve sits down with his longtime friend Mikey to look at the thing in the rearview mirror. The hurricane they walked into. The years they can’t fully explain. The villain each of them became to someone, and the version of themselves they had to leave behind to get here.This is not a redemption story. It’s a conversation between two men who are still here, trying to say the honest thing about why.If you’ve ever been the one...
2026-10-1717 min
Warriors' TableThe Witnesses (Chef Michael) / Warriors' Table Ep.06 S.IISteve Murphy sits down with Chef Michael. A friend, a former right-hand man, and one of the very few people who watched everything unravel in real time. Recorded at the orchard that became an unlikely refuge during the darkest chapter of Steve's life, this conversation isn't a polished retrospective. It's two people finally naming what actually happened: the disappearances, the wedding that almost fell apart, the Instagram post that became a before-and-after line in the sand, and the quiet, nightly battle one person fought alone just trying to hold the team and his friend Together.Michael doesn't...
2026-08-2917 minWhat Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicPost (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss chance, big band jazz, sampling, and Post by Björk. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Björk and their track-by-track analysis of her second studio album. 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 in between!They also look at how Björk collaborated on some lyrics, her wi...
2026-07-271h 25
Warriors' TableThe Witnesses (Chef Brent) /Warriors' Table Ep.02 S.IIEpisode 2 of The Warrior's Table — Season 2: "The Witnesses" | Chef Brentopens with the first sit-down. Chef Brent, Steve's peer and fellow chef, takes the stand.This is the episode about the first disappearance. September 2023. Chef Steve was drowning — running a business, navigating a marriage in distress, holding too much for too many people. Brent saw it before Steve did.So Brent did something most friends wouldn't. He made a wager: $100 to disappear. To turn off the phone. To l...
2026-06-1915 min
Warriors' TableThe Witnesses (Before They Speak) / Warriors' Table Ep.01 S.IISeason 2 of The Warrior's Table opens with a confession: this podcast isn't about Chef Steve Murphy anymore. It's about what the people around him saw when he was the last person who could see it.In Episode 1, Steve hands over the microphone. He names what no one in the restaurant industry wants to name out loud: chefs are 1.4 times more likely to die by suicide than workers in any other profession. He talks about his own two disappearances, the moment...
2026-06-0609 min
Warriors' TableMy Father's Kitchen / Warriors' Table Ep.09Every chef inherits a knife block. Not from culinary school. From the family kitchen.Steve Murphy sits with the question most of us spend a lifetime avoiding: what did our fathers hand us, and what are we handing to our kids?This is the story of Dennis; Steve's father, a Nabisco brands cookie salesman who worked six days a week for 36 years in Coos County, New Hampshire. A steady man. A faithful man. A man who didn't veer from the path in front of him. And the inheritance Steve realized he'd been living without ever...
2026-05-2807 min
Welcome to Twin PeaksThe Last EveningWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the season one finale - The Last Evening. They talk about the bewtting odds on suspects, the films of David Lynch, and the many cliffhangers the show leaves us with.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues...
2026-05-271h 11Welcome to Twin PeaksRealization TimeWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the seventh episode of season one - Realization Time. They talk about the morals of the 90s leading man, digital filmmaking, and Liam Neeson's special skill.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues, and review the episode...
2026-05-2058 minWelcome to Twin PeaksCooper's DreamsWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the sixth episode of season one - Cooper's Dreams. They talk about cliffhangers, clues, and avoid making any hip-hop jokes.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues, and review the episode, which Adam has seen...
2026-05-1354 minWelcome to Twin PeaksThe One-Armed ManWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the fifth episode of season one - The One-Armed Man. They talk about arson schemes, dream visions, and appropriate tattoos to get of your friends.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues, and review the episode, which
2026-05-0650 minWhat Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicWho Is Music?: The ReckoningThe Big Mates look to the future of the podcast by kicking off a tournament to decide the artist covered in a future season of What Is Music?Adam, Steve, and Lucas reveal the participants for the forthcoming competition and set the first round of matches.These head-to-heads will take place daily, starting on Tuesday May 5th. The matches will be voted on by you, our listeners, and will take place exclusively on our Patreon - but you only need a Free Membership to participate. Head to
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Warriors' TableBe Myself / Warrior's Table Ep.07March 3rd, 2026. Steve Murphy walked away from the partnership that built him. 🎙️Not out of anger. Out of love.Love for his boys. His health. The version of himself he is still building.The last mask was the hardest one to take off —but the moment it came off, everything changed. 🔥"I had to be myself. Because the people who are meant to be at my table were waiting for the real me to show up."EP. 07 — Be Myself. And That Is Enough.🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss EP...
2026-05-0107 minWelcome to Twin PeaksRest in PainWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the fourth episode of season one - Rest in Pain. They talk about the power of interstital shots, the ethics behind investigating crimes via dreams, and Stargate SG-1.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues, and review...
2026-04-2949 minWelcome to Twin PeaksZen, or the Skill to Catch a KillerWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the third episode of season one - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer. They talk about the various qualities different directors can bring to an episode, the mysterious "red room", and spontaneous dancing.They continue to attempt to unravel...
2026-04-2249 minWelcome to Twin PeaksTraces to NowhereWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the second episode of season one - Traces to Nowhere. They talk about auteur theory, tonal transitions, and percolator fish.They continue to attempt to unravel the mystery, decipher the clues, and review the episode, which Adam has seen...
2026-04-1546 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicINTRODUCING: Welcome to Twin PeaksWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.In this first episode they introduce the podcast, the season to come, and their relationship with Twin Peaks and David Lynch. They discuss their knowledge of the show, including its place in culture at the time it was released and now, the vibe of the show, and whether or...
2026-04-0844 minWelcome to Twin PeaksNorthwest PassageWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.This week, they discuss the first episode of season one - Northwest Passage (or, Pilot). They talk about the vibe of the feature-length episode, the intimidating number of characters introduced, and their obsession with any shot of wood being cut or sliced.They...
2026-04-0852 minWelcome to Twin PeaksWelcome to Welcome to Twin PeaksWelcome to Welcome to Twin Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast for Beginners.Join Adam and Steve as they put on their investigation trenchcoats, pour a hot steaming cup of coffee, and dive into the world of Twin Peaks.In this first episode they introduce the podcast, the season to come, and their relationship with Twin Peaks and David Lynch. They discuss their knowledge of the show, including its place in culture at the time it was released and now, the vibe of the show, and whether or...
2026-04-0143 min
Warriors' TableChef Knife Set / Warriors' Table Ep.05WARRIORS' TABLESeason 1 | EP.05 — Chef Knife Set: No Friends in the Industry4,297 days.From opening the doors on April 1st, 2014, to closing them on January 5th, 2026 — this episode reflects on the hard lessons that come from building something with people you trust… and discovering that not everyone is meant to stay.In this raw solo monologue, Steve Murphy talks chef-to-chef about one of the truths no one teaches in the hospitality industry: boundaries are essential.Friendship, family, and business can become complicated when the pressure of the kitchen meets real life...
2026-03-1005 min
Warriors' TableRebuild Your Kitchen / Warriors' Table Ep.04WARRIORS' TABLESeason 1 | EP.04 — Rebuild Your Kitchen: The Next 30 Years Start NowRebuilding doesn’t start when everything collapses.It starts before you even realize something is breaking.In this episode, Steve Murphy reflects on a pivotal encounter with a chef named Michael — a moment that, in hindsight, became part of the foundation for a rebuild that hadn’t officially begun yet.Through the lens of kitchen culture and real-life experience, Steve introduces the idea of the four kitchens every chef must tend: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual.Because...
2026-03-1007 min
Warriors' TableFeel No Ways / Warriors' Table Ep.03Season 1 | EP.03 — Feel No Ways: The Sticky BlameIn this solo episode, Steve Murphy reflects on one of the heaviest burdens chefs and leaders carry: Blame.After a season of burnout, broken partnerships, and personal collapse, Steve shares what it means to finally stop running and sit with the silence. The episode explores the impossible pressure of trying to please everyone, the freedom of letting that weight go, and the power of forgiveness — first for yourself, then for others.Sometimes the greatest shift doesn’t come from pushing harder.It comes from finall...
2026-03-0907 min
Warriors' TableHours in Silence / Warriors' Table Ep.02Silence is a feeling of peace that we sometimes forget because we are in the middle of so much chaos and so many responsibilities. When I decided to step away from all the noise of my “successful” life, I was able to experience a beautiful moment of reconnection with something greater than myself — and with myself.About Us: https://wydahowarriors.com/services/September 15th, 2023, I disappeared. Not metaphorically. Not I mentally checked out. I meant I was gone. No one knew where I was. I didn't w...
2026-03-0406 minWhat Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicTranquility Base Hotel & Casino (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss automobile mishaps, instagram tacos, virtual reality, and Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their dissection of the band's sixth album by talking about the musicians involved in creating it, a change in the credits, how much of the creative weight landed on Alex Turner's shoulders. They discuss the recording of the album and continue their track-by-track analysis, exploring the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music an...
2026-02-091h 23What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicChronic TownThe Big Mates discuss the history of rock music, torn posters, pressing mistakes, and the early days of R.E.M..Adam, Steve, and Lucas start at the beginning, talking about the individual members of R.E.M., how they grew up, and then follow them through the early days of music making in Athens, Georgie. They touch on the musical landscape of the time, the legacy of rock music, and chart the band's musical progression all the way up to their first single release, Radio Free Europe, and the release...
2023-11-132h 31
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicBillie 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...
2023-10-301h 33
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicRadiohead 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.
2023-05-081h 42
GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 17; RETIRED DEA AGENTS STEPHEN MURPHY AND JAVIER PENA AND THE PABLO ESCOBAR CASEWe hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.On this Special 90 minute Episode (17) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing two DEA Legends, Steve Murphy and Javi Pena. Steve and Javi were involved in taking down the most infamous, dangerous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. Pablo Escobar was responsible for tons of cocaine being trafficked into the United States, murders, assassinations, and intimidation in Columbia and the United States for decades. This interview will leave you hanging on every word from Javi and Steve...
2023-05-041h 33
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicRadiohead 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
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicRadiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016 CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance as presented in the form of a bootleg edited together by fans, and uploaded to YouTube by Johnny Airbag! They also find time to discuss Lost, venue sizes, and in-ear monitors. Steve also brings in an exciting questionnaire!Head to YouTube to watch along here:https://youtu.be/OgLqHBx1d98Or don't - the episode works fine either way!Our next episode comes out Monday May 1st...
2023-04-242h 24
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe King of Limbs From the Basement CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for The King of Limbs From the Basement by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from the studio and talk about how it was conscious re-evaluation of the album, the Mario 64 remix of In Rainbows, and Steve's dramatic re-imagining of The King of Limbs!Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here:https://radiohead.com/library#tkol/the-king-of-limbs-from-the-basementOr don't - the episode works fine either way!Our next episode comes out next...
2023-03-131h 27
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicHail to the Thief (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss DAWs, doors, snakes and ladders, and Hail to the Thief by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their sixth album Hail to the Thief. 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...
2022-10-101h 20
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicTalking '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 17
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe Bends (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Sports Direct, Sigur Ros, iron lungs, and The Bends by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their track-by-track deep dive into the influential sophomore 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.What are the themes of the album? Why are some mugs so large? Can Steve do the outro? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our...
2022-05-301h 19
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe 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 09
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicBillie Eilish: Final ThoughtsThe Big Mates discuss Steve's acting career, driver's license photos, David Copperfield, and offer their final thoughts on Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last season of musical examination, place the career of Billie Eilish into context, and discuss their feelings and opinions on it. They also find time to discuss their album rankings, final scores, and their Top 10 Billie Eilish songs. Does context affect the way we listen to music? Does knowing the history of an artist give you a better appreciation of their output? And, more importantly, should eilishen...
2022-03-211h 59
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicHappier Than Ever (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss university accomodation, Halley Comet's Comet, the Metaverse, 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! Can we doxx Steve? Would we welcome immortality? Have we settled on a sign-off? 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 lots of cool and stupid designs. You c...
2022-02-211h 19
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicMuse 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 MusicManic 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 MusicSimulation Theory (Disk 2)The Big Mates discuss TikTok, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Greek alphabet, and Disk 2 of the deluxe edition of Simulation Theory by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas take a look at the disc of bonus content that came packaged with deluxe editions of Simulation Theory. They go track-by-track to examine these new versions, alternate mixes, and instrumentals. How does it match up to the album proper? Which version of reality are we in? Does Steve have his finger anywhere near the pulse of the nation? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?
2021-10-111h 51
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicSimulation Theory (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss the Shepard Tone, George Michael, memes, and Simulation Theory by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's eighth and most recent studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and completing their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will the final scores be? Will Steve have a full on mental breakdown? Will Lucas have a full on mental breakdown? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on...
2021-10-041h 34
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe 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 MusicThe 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 MusicHAARP Commentary (with Fry)The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for HAARP. The film documents the Wembley Stadium shows by Muse in 2007. They are also joined by good friend and artist, Fry!Adam, Steve, Lucas and Fry discuss the film and many, many other things.Watch along with the HAARP set in this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://youtu.be/kaMFFHr6pT8Our next episode finds us summing up the first half of the band's career and includes an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT - out June 7th!...
2021-05-312h 12
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicBlack Holes and Revelations (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Elvis Presley, aliens, cowboys, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas conitnue to talk about the band's fourth studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How has the album aged? What is God? Has Steve eaten? 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 lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs...
2021-05-242h 18
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicBlack Holes and Revelations (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss tacos, TikTok, funerals, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fourth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What were the guys up to when this album was released? What do they think of the album now? How many tracks will they actually be able to cover this time? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released...
2021-05-101h 52
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicAbsolution DVD CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Absolution DVD. The DVD documents a the headline slot from Muse at Glastonbury Festival 2004. There is also a few extra clips from the Absolution tour!Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film and many, many other things.Watch along to the Glastonbury 2004 set with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ASZiqKGs0Our next episode launches the deep-dive into Black Holes and Revelations - out May 10th!You can...
2021-05-031h 41
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicAbsolution (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 MusicAbsolution (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss conspiracy theories, beach huts, Christopher Nolan, and Absolution by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's third studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can the band top Origin of Symmetry? What is Stockholm Syndrome? Is the opposite the same? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released April 26th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!
2021-04-122h 10
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicHullabaloo DVD CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Hullabaloo DVD. The DVD documents a 2001 Muse show at Le Zenith, Paris. There is also a behind the scenes look at the tour!Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film, Teslas, and many, many other things.Watch along with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDslTffqEY8Our next episode launches the deep-dive into Absolution - out April 12th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!
2021-04-052h 24
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicHullabaloo (Disc One)The Big Mates discuss Tom Waits, Mysterons, Super Audio CDs, and disc one of Hullabaloo by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the b-side collection released as part of the slightly confusingly released Hullabaloo package. They go track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What is a 'Hullabaloon?' What is a song? How many hats is Steve wearing? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?An audio commentary for the Hullabaloo DVD will come out next week - April 5th!You can now wear...
2021-03-292h 24
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicFandom and Devotion 2 (with Emily Hyatt)The Big Mates are joined by Emily Hyatt to talk about Pokemon, fandom, obssession, devotion, music, gigs, and much more!Adam, Steve, and Lucas chat to Emily about Muse and the sometimes obssessive nature of fandom. They speak on what it's like to follow Muse around on tour, what it's like on the barrier, and what the band are like off stage. They also find time to chat about Manic Street Preachers and Radiohead, naturally. New episode NEXT WEEK - our coverage of Hullaballoo begins!You can now wear your fandom on...
2021-03-221h 37
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicOrigin of Symmetry (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss guitar pedals, medical emergencies, hallucinations, and Origin of Symmetry by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue to talk about the band's second album , discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to cover Futurism, the Dead Star/In Your World single, and two covers! What will album score? Are there strings on Citizen Erased? How do you use llamas toenails? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?New episode NEXT WEEK!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal...
2021-03-152h 35
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicOrigin of Symmetry (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss magic mushrooms, hair dye, orgies, and Origin of Symmetry by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's second album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Do Muse conquer the "difficult second album syndrome?" What is space dementia? What if God was a worm? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released March 15th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal...
2021-03-011h 52
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicShowbizThe Big Mates discuss moths, their childhood bands, Alvin & the Chipmunks, and Showbiz by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the band's debut album. They explore how Muse got signed, and the recording of Showbiz before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will The Big Mates think of Muse's first offering? Will Steve remember the band member's names? Is Lucas the STRONGEST Muse fan?! Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Plug In Baby Demo:https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2021-02-152h 35
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicIntroduction/Newton Abbot DemosThe Big Mates discuss how they listen to music, bad band names, Matt Bellamy's life of crime, and a selection of the Newton Abbot Demos by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the early days of one of the world's biggest rock bands, Muse. They find out how the band members met, how they formed a band, and what they sounded like when they first started. What town are Muse from? What were their early influences? Which member of the band is Bob Dylan? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?
2021-02-012h 11
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicDo Yule Love Us?The Big Mates celebrate Christmas together!Adam, Steve, and Lucas listen to the Christmas offerings from the Manics, play an fun Manics quiz and exchange gifts. Have yourself a merry little big mates Christmas!If you're curious about where the podcast goes from here, check this podcast feed on January 4th 2021!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 basically any product you like, from t-shirts...
2020-12-241h 38
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicManic Street Preachers Final ThoughtsSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss how many albums are released in any given timeframe, Pixar, music, and offer their final thoughts on Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last year of musical examination, place the Manics career into context, and discuss their feelings and opinions on it. They also find time to discuss their album rankings, final scores, and their Top 10 Manics songs. Does context affect the way we listen to music? Does knowing the history of an artist give you...
2020-12-212h 57
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicManic Street Preachers Music VideosSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss skydiving, TikTok, time travel, and watch every music video by Manic Street Preachers.In their most epic (longest) journey yet, Adam, Steve, and Lucas watch all of the Manics videos in one sitting and offer comments, opinion, and general musings on them. It is long, rambly, and hopefully a lot of fun! How do the music videos hold up? What would Steve do if he travelled to the future? Will they even make it all the way through?! Find out on this episode...
2020-12-143h 35
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicNo Manifesto CommentarySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the documentary No Manifesto. The film follows the band through their 2005 tour and recording sessions, also tracing the entire history of their career..Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film, their own teenage years, 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 basically any...
2020-12-111h 50
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicB-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 MusicResistance Is FutileSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Arcade Fire, godzilla, football, and Resistance Is Futile by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' thirteenth and most recent studio album. They examine the artwork, themes, and recording circumstances, and then find time to compile their Top 10 songs of the second half of the band's career. How does this album stack up? Is Resistance Futile? Who drinks milk? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear...
2020-11-302h 55
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicInterview with The AnchoressSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by musician The Anchoress to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Catherine talk about her new album, trauma, and collaborating with The Manics, as well as much more. Catherine also shares her Top 10 Manics songs!The Anchoress - "Show Your Face" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4-09lk3WcYou can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? now has a...
2020-11-271h 37
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicInterview with Dave EringaSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by music producer Dave Eringa to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Dave talk about working with the band on 10 of their 13 albums (and more inbetween!), ghosts, and the defining moments of the Manics' career. They also find time to talk about Radiohead, and that Underdogs edit.An enourmously fun chat with great anecdotes and insight from one of the band's closest collaborators!The Anchoress - "Show Your Face" (video by...
2020-11-232h 05
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicFuturologySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss HD webcams, geography, the 90s children's television show 'Knightmare,' and Futurology by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' twelfth studio album. They examine the European influences on the record, attempt to identify instruments, and talk about art a lot. What is Futurology? Where is Belgium? Have the band recorded their spookiest song yet? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your...
2020-11-162h 44
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicInterview with Terri HallSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by Terri Hall to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Terri talk about the early days of the Manics, whether they make good house guests, and the defining moments of their career. They also find time to talk about the music industry at large, and the effect Covid-19 has had on it.A couple of audio issues and technical problems on this episode, which meant we had to pull from the backup Zoom recording.
2020-11-091h 40
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicRewind 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 MusicRocky Around the ClockySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss EXCLUSIVELY ROCKY.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about what constitutes Rocky, what we mean when we talk about Rocky, and also Rocky. Is this Rocky? Is that Rocky? Are the Manics Rocky? Find out on this episode of Rocky Around the Clocky.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 basically any product you...
2020-10-3032 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicNational TreasuresSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss the different kinds of music compilations, Steve's belt, album scores, and National Treasures by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the 2011 singles collection and then (with much discussion) cement their individual album scores so far! Should those tracks be on National Treasures? Should they be in that order, though? Will Steve kill that fly? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!
2020-10-2657 min
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicPostcards from a Young ManSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Christmas songs, surprise milk frothing, their holidays, and Postcards from a Young Man by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' tenth studio album. They talk about their reactions to the Manics' "one last shot at mass communication." Are there strings on this album? What is Motown? Do bands still play at Southampton Guildhall? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?Manic Street Preachers perform Some Kind of Nothingness on...
2020-10-192h 08
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicJournal for Plague Lovers (Pt. 2 with Simon Price)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are once again joined by music journalist, broadcaster, DJ, lecturer, and Manic biographer Simon Price to continue their discussion on Journal for Plague Lovers by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Simon continue to go track-by-track on the Manics' ninth studio album. They explore the decision to finally use lyrics left by Richey Edwards and discuss the impact this has on the album and their career. They also find time to discuss kinetic sand, Billy Idol, and Giovanni Ribisi. Does the...
2020-10-052h 02
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicJournal for Plague Lovers (Pt. 1 with Simon Price)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by music journalist, broadcaster, DJ, lecturer, and Manic biographer Simon Price to discuss Journal For Plague Lovers by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Simon go track-by-track on the Manics' ninth studio album. They explore the decision to finally use lyrics left by Richey Edwards and discuss the impact this has on the album and their career. They also find time to discuss Simon's love of the band, his work with them over the years, and of course Simon's b...
2020-09-212h 03
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe Return of Greg HaverSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are again joined by producer, multi-instrumentalist, and frequent Manics collaborator Greg Haver to discuss Arcade Fire, scoring systems, and SM58s.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Greg have a rambly chat and manage to take in the reaction to our Lifeblood episode, recording Send Away the Tigers, James and Nicky's solo albums and much, much more!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and...
2020-09-171h 13
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicLive at Glastonbury 2007 CommentarySeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mice provide insightful commentary for the Manic Street Preachers' set at Glastonbury 2007, as released on the Send Away the Tigers 10th Anniversary Edition. Adam, and Steve, desperately miss an absent Lucas as they discuss Jo Whiley, not seeing Radiohead, and typing 'Bruce Springsteen' into stream chats. Watch along with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P09n3yIqZdM&ab You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love...
2020-09-141h 14
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicSend 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 MusicInterview 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 MusicThe 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 MusicLifebloodSeason 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 MusicInterview 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 MusicLipstick 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 MusicLipstick 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 MusicForever 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 MusicLouder 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 MusicKnow 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 MusicKnow 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 MusicLeaving 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 MusicThis 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 MusicThis 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 MusicEverything 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 MusicEverything Must Go (Pt. 2)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Star Wars, appoggiatura, Coldplay, and Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the Manics' fourth and possibly most famous album. What will Lucas think of the record? Which is further from Wales; New Zealand or Australia? What's it like having movie? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?Little Baby Nothing (Live w/ Kylie Minogue)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2aurnpVhro
2020-05-041h 56
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicEverything Must Go (Pt. 1)Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates report from quarantine and discuss feedback on the podcast, 'Britpop,' Shmelvis, and Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas cover the mainstream breakthrough from the Manics, giving their thoughts on the music, lyrics, visuals, and more! Do the Manics master a more upbeat sound? Will Lucas ever settle his scores for the albums? Is this the last we'll hear from Little Russell? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?You can...
2020-04-201h 47
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicThe 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 MusicDo 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 MusicThe 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 MusicGold Against the SoulSeason 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss musical obsession, The Simpsons, the correct pronunciation of the word 'pushead,' and Gold Against the Soul by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas cover the sophomore effort from the Manics, giving their thoughts on the music, lyrics, visuals, and more! Do the Manics avoid the 'difficult second album syndrome?' Will Lucas show us his nerdy spreadsheet? Are Lighthouse Family good? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?Max the Cat's Instagram: ...
2020-03-091h 51
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicGeneration 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 MusicGeneration 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 MusicIntroduction/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
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About MusicSeason One Trailer: Do You Love Us?A critical analysis of the history, cultural impact, and music of Manic Street Preachers. Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas, all at different levels of Manics fandom, as they explore the career of Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers. They're going album by album, track by track, Wire quote by scandalous Wire quote to find out if context can change your experience of music, how people become obsessed with artists, and whether or not they love Manic Street Preachers (spoiler alert: Adam already does!) Expect in-depth analysis, tedious tangents, controversial Manics opinions, and an exhaustive attitude t...
2020-01-1702 min
Bill Murphy ShowSTEVE MURPHY – Back To SchoolIt’s all in the family for today’s show with my brother Steve. This mostly New York based studio and touring cat’s been around the world with some of rock’s biggest names. Recently he directed a Montclair, NJ School Of Rock … Continue reading →
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2012-01-2859 min