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The Apollo Audio PodcastRetro Listening: Off The Wall by Michael JacksonRETRO AAP!Billy is away so we're taking a short break from new episodes, but here's one from way back in 2022 that you may have missed or forgotten. We'll be back soon!In this special selection episode, its Miles's choice and he's gone for the 1979 disco classic from the king of pop. Off the Wall is Michael Jackson's first "proper" solo record having separated from Motown and The Jackson 5 franchise. Teaming up with Quincy Jones for the first time, this album is wall to wall hits and paved the way for a career that...2025-05-0133 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastRecommended Listening: Grace by Jeff BuckleyNo messing about, we both agree this is the best album we've listened to this year and it's 30 years old. Billy has owned it for ages - Martin can't believe he hasn't properly listened to it before. If you want to spend some money on some vinyl you won't feel shortchanged on this one. At least that's our opinion...what's yours?Don't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemail...2025-04-2425 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastFinally! Blondie - Parallel LinesAfter years of waiting Martin finally get's his personal choice for review! This goes way back to postponed sessions from Season 1 so if you've been with us this long - thanks for sticking around.From 1978 this was the breakthrough 3rd album from Blondie and it wasn't just the songs that were capturing the imagination.And hey! it's number 146 on The Rolling Stone 500 so once again we find ourselves in something of an agreement.You'll know loads of songs from this - as Billy says, they're just part of life.Don't forget to...2025-04-1725 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastRecommended Listening: Peter Gabriel III - with Jay HollisOn the podcast this week Martin is joined by Jay Hollis, also known as artist Millionth Chance and a member of Westward Ho. We chat about the "genesis" (see what I did there) of his solo album The Ghost's Companion and his recommended listening, the third album from Peter Gabriel. Officially titled just Peter Gabriel, but also known as Peter Gabriel III or "Melt" due to the cover art, it has a couple of Gabriel's best known tracks and sonically set a template for much of the sound and themes of early Eighties pop music, with the gated snare...2025-04-1026 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastThe Self Titled Apollo Audio Apollo Audio PodcastIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week Billy continues his mission to have every album from 1997 featured on the show...this week with the self titled (lazy!) album from San Francisco Alt Pop band Third Eye Blind. You've probably heard the big hit single Semi Charmed Life before, but does the rest of the album match up?Plus chat and musings on the Herffordshire scene and other music related chat.Tickets for upcoming shows at Apollo Audio available from the Apollo Audio website https://apollo-audio.co.uk/events/Find out...2025-04-0330 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastRecommended Listening: Synchronicity - with Rich from San DemasIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week Martin is joined online by Rich from Melodic Rock/ Metal band San Demas for a chat about their upcoming single release You & I and recommended album listening Synchronicity by UK New Wave band The Police. Released in 1983, it's the final album from the band before they split and is currently at No. 159 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums listYou & I - is released on Friday March 28th and you can pre-save at the link belowhttps://tr.ee/ZQJa3gdZnMSan...2025-03-2730 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastThis Is HardcoreIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week Billy invited podcast guest Alfie Flanagan to the show to talk about the resurgence of hardcore, his band Sunday Best and a new artist promotion venture In The Fields Project.Find details of how to submit your band to the project on instagram at @in_the_field_projectCheck out Alfie's band Sunday Best at @thisissundaybestTickets for the next Hardcore event and other upcoming shows at Apollo Audio on 11th April available from the Apollo Audio website https://apollo-audio.co.uk/events/2025-03-2027 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastSummer Festivals and Vertical HorizonIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week Billy throws a curveball and recommends Everything You Want, the major label debut album from US band Vertical Horizon. Billy bought Everything You Want off the back of hearing one song on the soundtrack to Bruce Almighty and it remains one of his favourites. Will Martin be equally smitten?We also chat about festival lineups and the big difference between Reading and GlastonburyDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice...2025-03-1329 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastBrits, Oscars and To Pimp a ButterflyIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week we chat the pointlessness of the awards season, the pointless revisions made to the Rolling Stone 500 albums list and the pointed artistic and musical statement that is To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lemarr. We've mentioned him in nearly every episode so about time we actually talk about the music.Don't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemailNew episodes every...2025-03-0627 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastSocial Media - with videographer Sam J RoperIt's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week our attempt to understand the pressures of content creation and social media "marketing" that is making it ever harder to understand what role(s) you have to play when you are a working artist.Martin and Billy are joined in the studio by Sam J Roper, photographer and videographer to try and suggest how you can approach this ever more complex subject.Don't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we...2025-02-2726 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastRecommended Listening: Rumours - with Dan ThomasThis week it's special guest and timeless classic album time as Martin is joined by Singer Songwriter Dan Thomas to discuss the No.7 entry on the Rolling Stone 500 - the 48 year old 40million plus selling Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. Will we honestly be able to find anything new to say about it? Also, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath chat.Let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions!New episodes every week.Check...2025-02-2029 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastPerformance and CocktailsThis week we discuss the Superbowl and Oasis B-sides but mainly focus on Welsh rockers Stereophonics, and in particular their second studio album "Performance and Cocktails". Is it good enough to make our list of recommended albums, did they lose the plot after 110 years, and why do cover bands seem to only feature one of their songs? Let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions!New episodes every week.Check out the studio at...2025-02-1333 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastThe Grammys and The SundaysThis week we look at the latest news from the music business with our take on The 67th Grammy awards and the nominations for the 2025 Brit Awards. Plus we finally get back to talking about albums that deserve to listened to, with an influential artist release from 35 years ago and current albums from one of the artist's they've inspired.Let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions!New episodes every week.Check out the...2025-02-0640 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastIntroducing The Apollo Audio CollegeOn this special episode, join the team as they introduce and explain the new Apollo Audio College which will be launching at the start of the new school year later in 2025.Find out more at apollo-audio.co.ukThe Apollo Audio Podcast is Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.www.martintheproducer.comDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemail2025-01-3028 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastThe Cushions of RockThis week we take a completely non geeky or intellectual approach to building the ultimate rock band. Would they be great or just a cacophony of noise? Maybe one day AI will help us decide. Until then, joint the debate and let us know who you think would make it in to the ultimate supergroup.In this episode hosts Martin Lumsden and Billy Hills, along with special guest Joe Casasola, discuss their favorite drummers, bass players, and guitarists, exploring the unique contributions of each musician to their respective bands. We chat about the unique styles of...2025-01-2333 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastWe're Back!Martin and Billy are back (no Miles - booh!) discussing the best albums of 2024 year, the return of iconic bands and the resurgence of heavy music, while also looking forward to the music scene in 2025 and the excitement surrounding upcoming gigs and festivals.Let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions!New episodes every week.Check out the studio at www.apollo-audio.co.uk for details about recording, rehearsal, tuition and upcoming events2025-01-1639 min
Challenging ColonialismSpecial: Our Stories Converge Because the Perpetrators are the Same (p. 3 of 3)The final episode of our 3 part special series explores a variety of ways to show solidarity with Palestine, with a focus on the Indigenous People's Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz last Fall. We are publishing during escalating police and institutional repression against Palestine solidarity encampments which are spreading rapidly on college and university campuses.Audio editing: Daniel StonebloomInterviews: Martin Rizzo-MartinezMusic: G. GonzalesSounds recorded at Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony, Nov 2023, by Lloyd Molina IVSpeakers:Dr. Lila SharifCorrina GouldMorning...2024-05-0157 minChallenging ColonialismSpecial: Landback & Right of Return: Sister Movements (p. 2 of 3)Part 2 of 3 part series. As a podcast focused on illuminating ongoing colonialism and genocide, we recognize the need to address genocide happening right now in occupied Palestine and to stand in solidarity. Our podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities who are left out of official discourse. As such, it is important to amplify the voices of Palestinians right now, as the mainstream media fails to do so. Part 2 explores LandBack and Right of Return as well as the ways in which alternative media is helping illuminate what is happening right now. We are grateful for...2024-04-231h 02Challenging ColonialismSpecial: Solidarity from Turtle Island to Palestine (p. 1 of 3)This three part series was inspired by the outpouring of solidarity statements and gatherings by Indigenous Californian communities. As a podcast focused on illuminating ongoing colonialism and genocide, we recognize that it is crucial to address the genocide happening right now in occupied Palestine and to stand in solidarity. Our podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities who are frequently left out of official discourse. As such, it is important to amplify the voices of Palestinians right now, as the mainstream media fails to do so. This 3 part series is intended to amplify the voices of...2024-04-161h 39
A Life CuratedA Life Curated with Thom ZimnyThis episode is kindly sponsored by Stirk Law, run by the brilliant Harry Stirk. Check out their website for more details - www.stirklaw.com With Oscar season upon us, I sat down with Emmy and Grammy award winning film director Thom Zimny,for an art fuelled blockbuster episode.With two shows currently on Netflix, "Springsteen on Broadway" and the moving and emotively brilliant 'Sly', Thom delivers an inspiring masterclass giving an invaluable insight into the thoughts, motives, artistic influences and advice on working as a film director. Having worked with Bruce Springsteen...2024-01-2349 min
Living in the PastMay 1996 - A Design For LifeThis week we cover May 1996 where we have death, disaster and Martin Lawrence. We also have the NBA finals, chase some tornadoes in Twister, walk on water in The Craft and once again bask in the glory of Soundgarden with Down on the Upside. If you are in the Adelaide area on September, come and see Ben play football in the Reclink Cup. https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4675aaf2-b964-4ca5-80b9-ca7d51b3c484Events - 09:05Sports - 21:55Film - 42:002023-08-291h 58
The Apollo Audio PodcastThe Season Finale!!We're 50 albums (plus a couple extra) in to the Rolling Stone 500 album list and it's time to reflect, review and decide which of them we want to keep for our own Apollo Audio list. There's a couple of surprises and outliers but on the whole we managed to agree on 15 that deserve our seal of approval.Did you guess our choices? What did we miss, or get wrong?Get in touch at apolloaudiopod@gmail.com or find us on social media @apolloaudiohertfordThe Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo...2022-06-2236 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastX-Ray Spex - Germ Free Adolescents (471) and Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman (218)We reach a milestone with episode 25, and our 49th and 50th albums from the Rolling Stone 500 Best Albums of all time. It's a good way to close out season 1, taking us back to the punk heyday of 1978 and ten years later to the New York folk scene where we discover that one of the most satisfactory elements of a good album is keeping it short!The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford, hosted by Billy Hills, Miles Mitchell and Martin Lumsden.It's a Froody Music Production, produced by Martin Lumsden2022-06-1542 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastJefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow (471) and TLC - CrazySexyCool (218)Welcome to episode 24 of The Apollo Podcast where we find numerous ways to avoid talking about this week's albums and instead ruminate and pontificate on the mixing value of mono, the disposal of unloved master tapes, the ongoing discussion on the point of "skits" in hip hop albums and the different approaches to songwrting.Almost 10% of the way through the list and we're just hitting our stride.Amongst all this amazing bonus material we do also get around to the merits or otherwise of 1967 album "Surrealistic Pillow" from Jefferson Airplane and "CrazySexyCool" the...2022-06-081h 02
The Apollo Audio PodcastIndependent Selection Special: Off The Wall - Michael Jackson (36)Another special selection episode, this time its Miles's choice and he's gone for the 1978 disco classic from the king of pop. Off the Wall is Michael Jackson's first "proper" solo record having separated from Motown and The Jackson 5 franchise. Teaming up with Quincy Jones for the first time, this album is wall to wall hits and paved the way for a career that remains unsurpassed in commercial success.We know Miles loves it - join the rest of the crew as Billy, Martin and special guest Sid O'Brien decide if this deserves it's place among the...2022-06-0132 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastRadiohead - The Bends (276) and Amy Winehouse - Back to Black (33)On an episode that promised to be fairly uncontentious we ended up arguing the toss about what Radiohead were trying to achieve with The Bends, whether Creep is a great song, whether Oasis are known for their genre switching and if Coldplay should have stuck to their early stuff!Join us for our longest episode yet where we manage to largely disagree despite discussing what proves to be two of our favourite albums so far.The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford, hosted by Billy Hills, Miles Mitchell and Martin...2022-05-251h 04
The Apollo Audio PodcastElton John - Honky Château (251) and The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street (14)We time travel back almost exactly 50 years to two albums celebrating the golden anniversary of their release. Probably fair to say that one of these albums has faired better in the eyes of the critics and in public consciousness, although testament to both artists that they remain widely loved and, incredibly, still touring!The definition of national treasures - what on earth will we do when Elton, Mick and Keith (Keef!) eventually leave us behind. In the meantime, find out how we rated the 251st and 14th best albums of all time according to Rolling Stone...2022-05-1847 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastThe Rolling Stones - Some Girls (468) and The Beatles - The Beatles (29)With a special guest appearance from an alien enquirer and a surprisingly effusive and enthusiastic response to one of this weeks albums from one of our hosts. We pitch two of the great British legends against each other and see how comes up trumps.While it's their most commercially successful album, Some Girls from The Rolling Stones is lodged in the bottom 20% of the official Rolling Stone list, and while The Beatles might only be the 4th best Beatles album it still nestles quite comfortably in the top 30. So time to find out if our opinion matches...2022-05-1155 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastTom Petty - Wildflowers (214) and Nirvana - In Utero (173)Two albums from the early-ish 90's this week - one that came just before a tragedy and one that we maybe think is a tragedy!! Fair to say we were probably a bit surprised by our reactions to both albums this week, with preconceptions and expectations largely off the mark.As always, we'd love to know what you think of these albums - positive or negative. Drop us a line at apolloaudiopod@gmail.com if you feel like sharing an opinion.The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertfordshire; hosted by...2022-05-0453 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastBob Marley and The Wailers - Catch a Fire (140) and Beastie Boys - Paul’s Boutique (125)The album that introduced the whole world to Bob Marley, and the album that was a reinvention of a group that looked like it was heading for a gimmicky early dead-end.The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio in Hertford, hosted by Billy Hills, Miles Mitchell and Martin Lumsden. Produced, recorded and edited by Martin Lumsden.A Froody Music Productionwww.froodymusic.comDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend...2022-04-2750 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastIndependent Selection Special: White Pony - DeftonesThis week we break from our normal random selection from the Rolling Stone 500 best album list to pick up and have a listen to a favourite from one of our hosting team. It might be from the list, it might not - but it's definitely an album that we think is worth talking about.For the first special episode in an occasional series we have the selection of Apollo Audio studio owner and splendid guitarist / singer Billy Hills.White Pony is the third studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones, released on...2022-04-2031 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastThe Stone Roses - The Stone Roses (319) and Van Morrison - Moondance (120)A glorious album or an "over-hyped piece of shite". The critics were divided but what do the Apollo crew think of The Stone Roses? And as for Van Morrison, our guest host this week definitely thinks you can have too many horns, even if there are only two.The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio in Hertford, hosted by Billy Hills, Miles Mitchell and Martin Lumsden. This week we are joined by special guest host Sid O'Brien.Produced, recorded and edited by Martin Lumsden.A Froody Music Production2022-04-1345 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastBig Star - #1 Record (474) and Bob Dylan and the Band- The Basement Tapes (335)This week on the podcast, it's the debut album from Big Star and the sixteenth (albeit delayed) from Bob Dylan.In the words of Rolling Stone "Big Star produced a style that foreshadowed the alternative rock of the 1980s and 1990s. Before they broke up, they created a "seminal body of work that never stopped inspiring succeeding generations"John Rockwell of The New York Times hailed The Basement Tapes as "one of the greatest albums in the history of American popular music." Rolling Stone's Paul Nelson called its contents "the hardest, toughest, sweetest...2022-04-0656 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastA chat about The Grammy AwardsWe had a bit of a chat about things arising from the Grammy Awards on Sunday 3rd AprilThe Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio in Hertford, hosted by Billy Hills, Miles Mitchell and Martin Lumsden.Produced, recorded and edited by Martin Lumsden.A Froody Music Productionwww.froodymusic.comDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a...2022-04-0504 min
The Apollo Audio PodcastDavid Bowie - Hunky Dory (88) and A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory (43)"...the most inventive piece of song-writing to have appeared on record in a considerable time". That's what they were saying about David Bowie's fourth studio record Hunky Dory back in 1972 - and that was before he really hit the heights with Ziggy Stardust in the following year. The clues are there, but the flame haired alien alter-ego hadn't yet had that transformative appearance on Top of the Pops. Does that mean the best is yet to come for our listening pleasure on our trawl through the Rolling Stone 500 list? There are two albums higher up, including the aforementioned Rise...2022-03-3049 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastDonna Summer - Bad Girls (283) and Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (245)Bad Girls (25th April 1979)The Boston-born Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco by the end of the Seventies — but she wanted more. With her double-vinyl epic Bad Girls, she set out to conquer every corner of pop music in the name of disco, along with her longtime producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. “Hot Stuff” was her rock anthem, while “Bad Girls” found the sweet spot where the toot-toot meets the beep-beep. The underrated highlight: “Sunset People,” her post-Steely Dan snapshot of L.A. malaise.eighth studio albumBad Girls reached atop the US Billboa...2022-03-2353 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastFiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine (444) and Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full (61)On the show this week we discover an artist for (mainly) the first time and are mainly surprised and delighted by our introduction to Fiona Apple. Plus we flip back to the golden era of Hip-Hop and the era defining sounds of Eric B. and Rakim with the general consensus that we prefer what they inspired over what they created.Every week we listen to two classic albums from Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Best Albums of all Time, and decide if we think they deserve their place and if we'd be recommending to future...2022-03-1647 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastD’Angelo - Brown Sugar (183) and Van Halen - Van Halen (292)It's debut albums from both our artists this week, and we find out we're a bit of a sucker for some neo soul but rock guitars we maybe only want in conjunction with some MJ.The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford and is a Froody Music Production. Recording and post production by Martin LumsdenDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemail...2022-03-0950 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastRage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (221) and Grateful Dead - Workingman’s Dead (409)Join Billy, Martin and Miles as we take a tour through the Rolling Stone Magazine 2020 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Did they get it right, and what might we have been missing out on?On this week's episode we discuss the first of two Grateful Dead albums released in 1970, and the 1992 debut from Rage Against the Machine. Once again the votes are split, and the early 70's is not coming out of this well so far.On the other hand, we may have identified our top album of the pod so...2022-03-0253 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastDusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis (83) and The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle (243)It might not seem like we've been away but actually it's been about 3 weeks since we've been together so future episodes will be almost live. An even better opportunity to get involved and join us on our voyage of discovery through the Rolling Stone Best 500 albums of all time.This week it's local boys The Zombies (from Hatfield and St Albans) and Dusty Springfield. Which of these impressed, and which was perhaps surprisingly underwhelming?The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio studios in Hertford and is produced and edited by Martin...2022-02-2346 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastVarious Artists - The Indestructible Beat of Soweto (497) and Lana Del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell! (321)This week....the greatest album ever to be marketed under the heading “world music,” and and album that Elton John called timeless. We go back to 1985, which only one of us can actually remember IRL, and to 2019 which really seems far to recent to include albums that make it in to a list of the best 500 ever made.The Apollo Audio studio is also vibrant with the sounds of the Paul Jones Blues Band this week so there is a little bit of musical background to our discussion - plus we've got a very special guest inte...2022-02-1659 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastCharles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um (380) and The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (286)Way back to the past and our first visit to the 50's for the first jazz album on our journey so far, plus reminiscing about cd's in the car and pollen counts at Knebworth as we revisit a long time favourite - at least for Billy and Martin.Every week, we listen to two albums from the Rolling Stone 500 Best Albums of All Time and discuss if we agree they deserve their place. If you've listened too let us know your thoughts and get in touch on social media or drop us a line at apolloaudiopod...2022-02-0959 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastDe La Soul - 3 Foot High and Rising (103) and The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream (341)In this show we discuss the birth of sampling and the growth of grunge whilst Miles beguiles and hypnotises us with the tale of the most famous 7 notes in musical history...What do you think of this week's albums - are The Smashing Pumpkins indeed "smashing"? Are you a part of the De La Soul DAISY generation? Get in touch with us at apolloaudiopod@gmail.comDon't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! O...2022-02-0254 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastColdplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head (324) and Outkast - Stankonia (64)It's the early 2000's and both our artists this week are attempting follow ups to breakthrough albums while also attempting to address relationships against the backdrop of global idealogical conflict. In this week's episode we note the big difference between the status of bands in the UK and the USA and Martin finally remembers to come prepared with the facts.What do you think of this week's albums - are you delighted Coldplay are giving up soon? Are you hoping for an Outkast comeback? Get in touch with us at apolloaudiopod@gmail.com...2022-01-2651 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastChuck Berry - The Great Twenty-Eight (51) and The Rolling Stones - Aftermath (330)Should a greatest hits album qualify and does if work to hear 10 years of releases in a one hour session. And if The Rolling Stones are truly the best rock and roll band of all time, when do they get around to proving it? Fair to say we went in to this week's albums without high expectations and by and large they were met in full. What do you think - are we just totally failing to understand the work of two music legends. You can get in touch with us at apolloaudiopod@gmail.com2022-01-1954 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastToots and the Maytals - Funky Kingston (344) and Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (10)This week we find ourselves in Jamaica and and once again despite the random selection process we've got two albums that were largely recorded in Kingston Town albeit a quarter of a century apart. We try to figure out if Are Toots and the Maytals the fathers of reggae (or should that title go to UB40!!!) and which came first - reggae or ska. Plus Billy may have found his new favourite album but Martin might not yet be convinced.Next week...Chuck Berry and The Rolling StonesDon't forget to let us...2022-01-1254 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastNine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine (453) and Destiny's Child - The Writing's on the Wall (291)In this episode, Martin get's the chance to visit an album he actually bought when it first came out and find out if it is as good as he remembered. We also chat about remasters, bonus tracks and why albums got longer in the CD age. Plus, the Destiny's Child breakthrough album featuring vocals from one Beyonce Knowles. Wonder what happened to her?Join us every week to discover how we got on listening to what Rolling Stone Magazine consider to be the best albums ever made.Next week... Toots and the Maytals...2022-01-0540 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastDavid Bowie - Low (206) and Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (1)It's only week 3 and already our random number selector has decided to throw us straight to the top of the charts, with the classic 1971 album "What's Going On?" from Marvin Gaye. A Motown legend, taking on the new decade with a change of direction that challenged his record label and ended up becoming widely regarded as the best album ever made.We also got the chance to force Miles in to listening properly to David Bowie for almost the first time, and enjoying the irony that his voice barely appears on the record.Join...2021-12-2253 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastBon Iver - For Emma Forever Ago (461) and The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks... (80)This week the random album generator threw up (or perhaps spewed out!) two artists that don't have much in common, apart from both being debuts. Probably fair to say that one of them has had a deeper social and cultural impact, but the Sex Pistols are also referenced occasionally! What is the correct pronunciation of Bon Iver? Is it a good idea to be afraid of death by bear when songwriting? What is the full title of the Sex Pistols album?Find out the answers to this and more in The Apollo Audio...2021-12-1556 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastTaylor Swift - Red (99) and Kanye West - 808s and Heartbreak (244)Our random album generator clearly has a sense of humour, pitching us straight in by putting together two artists that historically have a bit of beef but also easing us in gently with artists we are certainly familiar but perhaps not through these albums.Also by sheer coincidence, these are both artists 4th studio offerings and both declared them as their pop crossovers. Did we agree? Can Billy ever forgive Tay for We are Never Getting Back Together?Find out in the very first episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast....2021-12-0838 minThe Apollo Audio PodcastThe Apollo Audio Podcast TrailerJoin Billy, Martin and Miles on a journey through the 500 best albums ever made. We're going to have to focus...Don't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemailNew episodes every week.Check out the studio at www.apollo-audio.co.uk for details about recording, rehearsal, tuition and upcoming eventsThe Apollo Audio Podcast is Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin...2021-12-0702 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoFame pt.2Picking up for last week’s show, Andi continues the conversation on Fame, discussing the many benefits and the multitude of pitfalls that come with the terrain. The freebies and the unwanted comments, the endorsements and the pressure of expectation. There’s also listener comments and bitesized advice from author CJ Skuse. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus content, mentoring and shout outs or c...2021-11-2337 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoFame pt.1This week Andi begins a new conversation about – Fame and in this opener, she discusses different types of fame, myth-busts ideas on overnight success and gives her thoughts on why Fame is even a thing.As always, there’s listener comments and bitsized advice from comedy legend, Jennifer Saunders. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus content, mentoring and shout outs or cl...2021-11-1621 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSaying Yes and No pt.3Wrapping up this series, Andi looks at saying yes! What are the benefits, what are some of the obstacles that can get in our way and Andi concludes with some last thoughts on both your yes and no and how to make it work for you. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus content and AMAs or click on th...2021-11-0934 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSaying Yes and No pt.2In this episode, Andi continues the conversation on saying no as a creative and looks at the benefits of saying no, the art of it and how to clean things up if it all goes a little sideways. There’s more listener comments and Andi also offers a preview of what’s available from her mentoring when she responds to a listener comment about when happens when your ‘no’ isn’t taken seriously. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers...2021-11-0236 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSaying Yes and No pt.1In this run of three episodes, Andi takes on the tricky subject of saying yes and saying no as a creative. This week, she looks at why this is a constant dilemma for creatives, the fears we have surrounding saying no and what the pitfalls are of saying yes from that place of fear. There’s also Bitesize advice from friend of the podcast, director, writer and performer Kelechi Okafor and listener comments. Andi also announces an important new change to the Patreon tiers, offering an awesome opportunity to three Patrons.Thanks as alwa...2021-10-2629 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMental Health pt.4Andi concludes the discussion on solutions we can all use to alleviate many of the mental health challenges we may face as creatives. Whether it’s laughter, talking therapies or good old tried and tested hobbies, Andi shares thoughts on how they can support our wellbeing. (If you have specific concerns, do seek the help and support you feel you need). There’s also bitesize advice from Little, White Lies author Philippa East and more listener comments.Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and cur...2021-10-1941 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMental Health pt.3Andi discusses solutions we can all use to alleviate many of the mental health challenges we may face as creatives. They’re simple but often hard to implement regularly. Andi shares from personal experience how these things have made a difference to her. (If you have specific concerns, do seek the help and support you feel you need). There’s also bitesize advice from star of The Irregulars, Letter for the King and Curfew, Thaddea Graham and more listener comments.Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the...2021-10-1233 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMental Health pt.2Episode two of four on mental health and here Andi continues the conversation on issues that creatives might encounter. Using her own personal experience, Andi discusses stage fright, anxiety, depression and more all ahead of next week’s episode when she’ll look at solutions to alleviate some of these issues. There’s also bitesize advice from award-winning BeatBoxer and musician Shlomo and more listener comments.Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/Creative...2021-10-0538 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMental Health pt.1In this first of four episodes on mental health, Andi kicks off the discussion looking at what some of the main sources of mental health issues can be for creatives. There’s also bitesize advice from creator of GameFace, Roisin Conaty and more listener comments.Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus content and AMAs or click on the Acas...2021-09-2835 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSuccess pt.3This is the last of three episodes on success and in this one, Andi introduces a new paradigm from which to experience our success as creatives and discusses how to marry what comes from that space with our own personal goals. There’s a double dollop of Bitesize advice from friends of the podcast, David Gyasi and Shlomo and Andi also shares wise words on success from actor, producer, former politician and Austria’s biggest export, Arnie Schwartznegger. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new...2021-09-2142 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSuccess pt.2In this second of three episodes on success, Andi talks about further ways creatives can define success in a way that work for them and allows them to continually have experiences of winning and achieving their goals.There’s some great bitesize advice from actor, songwriter and friend of the podcast, Thaddea Graham as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to find out how you...2021-09-1429 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoSuccess pt.1Welcome to Season 2 of Creative Sauce. In the first of three episodes on success, Andi talks about how important it is for creatives to find their own personal definition and looks at the various areas where we can find them.There’s some great bitesize advice from accomplished actor, producer and friend of the podcast, David Gyasi as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/Creati...2021-09-0727 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoFinding Your VoiceIn this week’s episode, Andi explores Finding Your Voice. She talks about what that means and how it differs from authenticity. She talks about ways to unearth your voice, places to look and how to know when and what to share. And there’s some great bitesize advice from award winning singer and TV presenter, Charlotte Church and the inimitable Jennifer Saunders as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreo...2021-06-2954 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoTalent vs TrainingIn this week’s episode, Andi explores the difference between talent and being gifted and how to turn a natural aptitude or skill into a talent. She’ll also explore the many ways to do that through experience and training and look at the pros and cons of both. And there’s some great bitesize advice from Lisa Milton, an executive publisher at HQ Stories and Mills and Boon and the inimitable Jennifer Saunders as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show t...2021-06-2252 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoBeing A Hyphenate TalentIn this week’s episode, Andi talks about what it means to be a hyphenate creative, i.e. multi-talented. She’ll discuss the many reason why artists express their creativity this way and how to juggle a portfolio of disciplines. There’s also bitesize advice from podcaster, pole dancer, director, actor and writer (hyphenate!) Kelechi Okafor and star of Life of Riley, Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek, Caroline Quentin as well as listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the...2021-06-1544 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoBonus Content Ep.18In this Patreon bonus content, intimacy director, Yarit Dor, gives an overview of what to consider during on-screen or on-stage intimate performances and breaks the process down into five key areas.To learn more about Yarit’s work, visit - https://www.yarit-dor.com Work place conduct is an ever-evolving issue but if you are effected by any of the issues in this show, contact a line manager or appropriate person to discuss and take action where required.To access more bonus content, visit the Creative Sauce Patreon page: htt...2021-06-0835 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoBeing A Pro pt.3Conduct around intimacy has been under the spotlight intensively since the onset of the #MeToo movement and in this last episode on being a professional, Andi looks at this often confusing area. She discusses flirting, harassment, relationships but also onscreen intimacy and how those participating and facilitating can support this process. There is also insightful advice from intimacy director, Yarit Dor, who gives an overview of what to consider during on-screen or on-stage intimate performances.If you would like to hear more of Yarit’s helpful advice, you can access it in the Patr...2021-06-0838 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoBeing A Pro pt.2This week continues the conversation around being a professional. In last week’s ep, Andi shared practical thoughts on this area but in this ep. and ep.18, Andi discusses who we are being at work and speaks about gossiping, banter and social media. There’s the usual listener comments and some great bitesized advice from actor and comedian, James Redmond who you will have seen in Hollyoaks, Casualty, Coronation street and more. Work place conduct is an ever-evolving issue but if you are effected by any of the issues in this show, contact a line...2021-06-0126 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoBeing A Pro pt.1In this episode, Andi covers a lot of ground about being a professional. She offers her definition and thoughts on what you can do to conduct yourself professionally when it comes to meetings, taking on work, handling timelines and deadlines and much more. There’s the usual listener comments and some great bitesized advice from HQ Stories executive publisher, Lisa Milton. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to support the show or click on the Acast link below...2021-05-2532 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoProcrastinationIn this week’s episode Andi tackles the tricky subject of procrastination. Here she breaks it down into two areas, discusses the differences between the two and what we can do as artists to overcome this issue which has, at one time or another, affected us all. Alongside the listener comments, there’s also a bitesized advice from fine artist, Carly Ashdown who speaks about her experiences with procrastination and how she worked through it.To find out more about Carly’s work visit https://www.instagram.com/carly_ashdown_art/.Thank...2021-05-1831 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoTimeIn this week’s ep, Andi discusses Time and how in many ways, it is similar to money, particularly in how we relate to it. We can waste it, spend it and use it wisely. And talks about this and how to make the most of the time we have, how to plan and also shares some of the resources she uses to help her make the most out of this valuable commodity. As always there are listener comments and the Bitesize advice this week comes from much-loved comedian, actor and radio host, Jason Manford who’s tou...2021-05-1141 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMoney pt4In this final episode on money, Andi discusses making sure you receive the money you’ve earned, how to budget once you have it and what to think about when planning your financial future as a creative. She touches on intellection property, pension and refers back to Rich Dad, Poor to discuss liabilities and assets and why they are important. There are as always, listener comments and bitesize advice, this time from Game of Thrones and Gangs of London alum, Lucian Msamati. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed...2021-05-0439 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMoney pt.3The money theme continues in this episode, the third of four on the subject. Here Andi offers some useful thoughts on negotiating. She not only looks at negotiating your own fees but also what you may want to pay for products and services. There are as always, listener comments and bitesize advice, this time from Thaddea Graham, star of Curfew, Us and Netflix hit, The Irregulars, which is out now. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to suppor...2021-04-2739 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMoney pt.2In this second episode on the topic of money, Andi talks about investment, not just the money we, as creatives, need to spend on training, materials and more but also on how working for free can support us in our journey. Andi discusses the notion of backing one’s self and the wisdom of including selfcare as part of our overall investment.The bitesized advice this week comes from renowned UK beatboxer and musician SK Shlomo and there’s also another listener’s comment on this huge and important topic. Thank you to all the...2021-04-2032 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoMoney pt.1In these next series of episodes, Andi explore money and the creative. She looks at our relationship with it, shares stories from her own personal experience and helps reframe some core beliefs about money to allow it to flow more freely in our lives. As always there are listener comments and bitesized advice – in this ep it comes, once again, from award-winning stand up, actor and writer, Roisin Conaty. If you want to be part of the conversation, get in touch via the Creative Sauce social channels. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve ba...2021-04-1329 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoWriters BlockThis episode is a myth buster. In it Andi breaks down her thoughts on what is really going on when you experience so called, ‘writer’s block'. She also gives many helpful workarounds when you feel like ideas aren’t flowing so that you can keep creating and not allow what’s going on in your brain to impact your ability to create. This is a great episode to listen to in tandem with episode 7 on authenticity and episode 8 on ideas. As usual, the show includes listener comments and another piece of bite-sized advice, this time from...2021-04-0628 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoIdeasIn this episode, Andi talks about ideas, the source of all our creativity. She’ll share her thoughts on where they come from, how to access more, on how to handle stolen ideas and talks a little on the relationship between ideas and authenticity. And as usual, the show includes listener comments and another piece of bite-sized advice, this time from star and creator of the channel4 hit comedy, Game Face, Roisin Conaty. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/Creativ...2021-03-3033 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoAuthenticityIn this episode Andi dives into Authenticity. What is it, how does it affect our world as a creative and can we get more of it? Giving many examples from her own career, Andi draws an interesting distinction between strategic and authentic approaches and the difference that can make.Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to support the show or click on the Acast link below. (Cameo videos are no longer available).And do follow Creative Sauce soci...2021-03-2332 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoCriticism pt2This is the second of two episodes about Criticism. In this week’s conversation, Andi looks at what happens when your finished project finds its way into the hands of gate keepers and decision makers and you need to take onboard their feedback. And then beyond that, Andi also looks at what happens when your published or produced work encounters professional critics, peers and punters who will all want to share their tuppence worth on what you’ve created. Andi suggests tips on how to navigate it all.And as usual, the show includes listener comments and anot...2021-03-1633 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoCriticism pt1This is the first of two episodes about Criticism. Starting inwards, this instalment begins by discussing our inner critic and how to have a relationship with it that’s productive and doesn’t block our creative flow. Andi then looks at peer feedback, how to get it but also why we need to be compassionate when critiquing our friends and colleagues’ work. And as usual, the show includes listener comments and another piece of bite-sized advice, this time from creator and star of Ch4 comedy hit GameFace, Roisin Conaty.Thank you to all the new Patreon...2021-03-0929 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoCreative Hustle pt2Following on from the last episode, the conversation on Creative Hustle – basically our work ethic, continues. In this ep Andi talks about your career hustle. She reframes networking to hopefully make it more palatable, discusses how a creative can use social media and the importance of balance. Andi will also answer some of your questions on Creative Hustle and share another piece of bitesized advice from award winning actor, Lucian Msamati who stars in Kiri, Gangs of London and global smash, Game of Thrones. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast...2021-03-0231 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoCreative Hustle pt1This episode is all about Creative Hustle – basically our work ethic. In it, Andi discusses what that means and why it’s so important. She shares three areas to focus on to improve your creative hustle, answers your questions and delivers another piece of bitesized advice from award winning actor, Paapa Essiedu, star of I May Destroy You and Gangs of London. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to support the show or click on the Acast link below. (Cameo videos ar...2021-02-2326 min
The Dan & Kev ShowThe Dan & Kev Show- Episode 18!This week Dan is joined by guest host Martin Lumsden from The Big Sound Machine ! He used to work in radio with Dan & Kev! We discuss how business is going for early COVID to most recent times and how the future will be. We also discuss and rant about how masks are worn or not worn and how times have changed over the years to from seat belts and no smoking areas! Come have a listen ! Thanks to @martinlumsden for joining us ! If you wish to get involved please do via socials @danandkevshow or email danandkevshow@gmail.com2021-02-1742 min
Creative Sauce with Andi OshoRejection pt2In this episode, Andi picks up on the rejection conversation and continues exploring the main reasons behind it. Andi also shares personal stories about the many, many times she’s been rejected as a creative and the things she’s learned from each experience. Andi will also give some final thoughts on the topic which will hopefully help creatives not only deal with rejection but embrace it!There are, as always, listener comments and advice from star of I May Destroy You and Gangs of London, Paapa Essiedu. Thank you to all the new Patre...2021-02-1627 min
We Get Real AFEp 37: Shelley Peterson, Lockheed Martin: How AR & VR can Help Us Explore Outer Space - and Understand Literacy ProblemsLockheed Martin's Shelley Peterson is using augmented reality & virtual reality to build spaceships bound for the Moon and beyond. She explains how these same technologies can help diagnose reading disorders for people right here on Earth. And, she gives us a glimpse into how lightwaves can be used to transfer data much faster than WiFi. Join Sue & Vanessa for a fast-paced and fascinating look at how frontier technologies can take us to the limits of the solar system and deep into the human brain!Find Shelley Online:LinkedInReferenced:Hara...2021-02-0930 min