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The Film Comment PodcastSpinal Tap on Spinal Tap II: The End Continues“That’s the majesty of rock / The mystery of roll / The darning of the sock / The scoring of the goal / The farmer takes a wife / The barber takes a pole / We’re in this together…and ever.” These lyrics ring as true today as they did back in 1992, when Spinal Tap penned them for their song “The Majesty of Rock,” from the classic album Break Like the Wind. Centering around the core trio of frontman David St. Hubbins, lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel, and bassist Derek Smalls, Spinal Tap have exerted a significant amount of musical force since the early ’60s, when St. Hubbins...
2025-09-1125 min
The ThamesmenFootballing StewWe're finally back! Andy and I tuck into a delicious bowl of footballing stew as we discuss Oxford's assualt on the league, Reading's downward only rollercoaster ride, the Saudi experiment and home games at the Louisville City F.C. Welcome back tot he Thamesmen!
2023-10-3040 minThe ThamesmenGarth's CrooksWe get into some high quality puns and Andy gets angry about somethign again.
2020-09-3044 minThe ThamesmenDack AttackWe bring Graham onto the pod and he tells us about Bradley Dack's new venture, we talk about the UEFA Conference League, Macclesfield Town and a little bit of Reading and Oxford too.
2020-09-1747 minThe ThamesmenA GallagherWe are back and in person with Andy and Jon, watching the second half of England's 1-0 win over Iceland in the Nations League. We discuss little Liam Kelly, Scroobius Pip, Mark Ramprakash and plenty of other exciting stuff!
2020-09-0650 min
Opposite Attractions: A Theme Park Design ShowA Song Of Thames And MenThis week, it's our season finale, and what better way to finish off our music theme park than by taking a seventy-four hour quiz and creating attractions based on the Greatest Band In The World, The Thamesmen...I mean Spinal Tap. First up, Jim takes guests on a BPM Backstage Tour hosted by the band and all the trials and tribulations that entails. Then, Scottye decides to fix a problem in the only way a theme park can, by having you the guest design a new drummer for the band and put it (it doesn't need a gender, its...
2020-08-2431 min2020-07-1244 min2020-03-3032 minThe ThamesmenFA Cup FeVARWe get back up to speed witht he goings on at Reading and Oxford, chat about some transfer business, some VAR (obvs) and give Everton a bit of stick.
2020-01-0547 minThe ThamesmenCulture Club?Andy's love in for Karl continues as we talk about KR's top signings and styles of football in the league.
2019-10-2447 min
The ThamesmenEngland vs Bulgaria SpecialIt's a special pod this week as we do a full matches worth of chat. We cover England, Oxford Utd's amazing run and Reading's bizarre manegerial decisions.Plus we talked about devilled eggs, walnut whips and other equally important topics.
2019-10-141h 53
The ThamesmenRobinson vs AppletonNeedless to say, the Yellows get the last laugh.
Oxford on fire and Reading in the doldrums, we get into the highs and lows of league football and Andy begins his love affair with Karl Robinson.
2019-09-3044 min
2019-09-2140 min
The ThamesmenStattoWe get into some Oxford related stats, talk about Reading's efforts in the community and get stuck into some red hot England chat!
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2019-09-091h 00
The ThamesmenIt's A JokeGreat start to the season for the Yellows, while the Royals buckle under the weight of expectation.
We also get deep into VAR yet again.
2019-08-1157 min
The ThamesmenA Pint of WineThe season has opened once again like a bread bin door. We chat about the transfers and have a look at what's to come over the next few months.
2019-07-3146 min
The Oasis PodcastLauren Mahon on getting a dedication from Liam at Glastonbury plus #OasisA2Z Carry Us All reviewWelcome back to the Oasis Podcast!
Tickets are still available for the following -
Star Shaped Oasis Special 2nd August at O2 Islington Academy www.starshaped.club
An Evening With Alan McGee 7th September at Arlington Arts Centre - https://arlington-arts.com/
An Evening With Alan McGee 11th October at The Water Rats - https://www.seetickets.com/event/an-evening-with-alan-mcgee-oasis-/the-water-rats/1391598
Oasis Podcast Live with Tony McCarroll, plus live set from Oasis Tribute band Columbia. Stereo in Glasgow, 1st November https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Stereo/Oasis-podcast-live-with-Tony-McCarroll-Columbia/13574518/
Support at patreon.com/oasispod
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2019-07-071h 11
The ThamesmenEndgameWe reach the end of the season for Reading and Oxford, so we look back and the best and worst of both clubs over the last year.
And I finally eat my pie.
2019-05-1256 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 37: And Relax...The season draws to a close and The Yellows and Royals find themselves in positions of safety and will play in League One and The Championship respectively next season.
We look back on recent results and how both teams turned it around.
Once again we get into referees and what's going wrong with football today.... it's a lot.
Ass always, music by the awesome Nightjjar.
2019-04-2246 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 36: BADford CityWe get into the mad goings on at the Kassam and the good teams beating Reading at the Mad. We also predict the rest of the season's games.
2019-03-1756 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 35: Phoenix From The FlamesReading rise to win against Wigan and Andy slumps deeper into depression after another loss for the Yellows.
2019-03-0951 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 34: Massive DownerAndy goes dark on us and gives a bleak outlook for Oxford United. Meanwhile, Si keeps trying to see the positives during a mixed time for the Royals.
2019-02-1953 min
The Mal Thursday ShowThe Mal Thursday Show #147: 2019 RadiothonMal Thursday presents a series of songs about money as the backdrop for his 2019 Radiothon fundraiser. Donation links below. Presented in Living Monophonic and Ultrasonic Stereophonic Sound.
Playlist:
THE THAMESMEN: Gimme Some Money
THE ROLLING STONES: Money
LITTLE RICHARD: Money Is
NICK WATERHOUSE: I Had Some Money (But I Spent It)
ELVIS PRESLEY: Money Honey
BAY CITY ROLLERS: Money Honey
THE A-BONES: Money, Money
THE KINGSMEN: Long Green
THE VENTURES: Ram-Bunk-Shush (I Ain't Got No Money)
A WILD UNCERTAINTY: Man with Money
THE EVERLY BROTHERS: It Only Costs a Dime
PAUL MESSIS: Nickels and Dimes
THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL: Money
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2019-01-241h 57
The ThamesmenEpisode 33: WilliesWe discuss Gavin Whyte's boaby and why we all now hate Derby County.
2019-01-2142 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 32: Rio Ave Takes ChargeWe have a look back at the FA Cup ties and look forward into the transfer window.
2019-01-0657 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 31: Do the Portuguese have Ruffles?We talk about a new beginning at Reading and maybe the start of an ending at Oxford.
2018-12-3036 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 30: David Meyler's YoutubeIt's all change at the Madejski, except the results and the great home run at the Kassam comes to an end,
2018-12-2757 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 29: A Load of BaldocksIt's a transformational week at Reading with changes in the boardroom and on the training ground. I win the Golden Gamble and Andy gets involved in tax law.
2018-12-0854 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 28: Browne SugarWe get into the latest goings at at the Kassam and the Mad and delve into our latest frustrations in the world of football.
2018-11-291h 01
The Worm Turns with Jimmy CallawayComing DistractionsIt's lights, camera, inaction on this week's The Worm Turns with Jimmy Callaway! It's all movie songs this week, so let's GO OUT to the lobby! SILENCE all pagers and cellphones! Seriously, SHUT THE FUCK UP already! It's the most Oscar-worthy podcast yet! The Satan's Pilgrims--"The Godfather" The Cadillacs--"Speedo" Mickey & Sylvia--"Love Is Strange" The Dropkick Murphys--"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" 7horse--"Meth Lab Zoso Sticker" Harry McClintock--"The Big Rock Candy Mountain" Stealer's Wheel--"Stuck in the Middle with You"
2018-11-291h 30
The ThamesmenEpisode 27: CuppingThe FA Cup is here and so is another set of underwhelming results for the Us and the Rs.
2018-11-1149 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 26: Bacuna MatataAndy gets very upset about Nile Ranger and Si enjoys a bit of fun at the Mad Stad.
2018-11-0548 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 25: Meyler's Sad YoutubeWelcome back aboard the Worldy bus! We talk about Reading's inexpliacble 3-1 win against Millwall, Oxford's decent 0-0 at Southend and a host of other EFL related gubbins!
And Gareth is back!
2018-10-2245 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 24: Karl Gets a GhostingWe are very proud to have our new theme tune on the show! Music provided by the enormously talented Nightjjar, fresh from supporting Idlewild's Roddy Woomble on his UK tour Nightjjar have prepared an awesome new track that will be up front on the show from now on.
Check them out on Spotify right here.
Today we talk about Oxford's win against Plymouth, how Karl got ghosted and look at Friday's Nations League game against Croatia.
2018-10-1341 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 23: Karl Gets a Cabbage?Another pair of poor results for the Thames Valley boys. Andy goes big on KR and Si is confused by PC...
2018-10-0457 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 22: The DadiThings get worse at the Kassam and get better at the Madejski. We have a look at what Karl Robinson is doing wrong and discuss what might get the Yellow's out of their funk. Also, Gareth McCleary gets his first mench of the season.
2018-09-3050 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 21: Gypsy CurseI don't why I thought this was Episode 16... It's clearly Episode 21, where we discuss Reading's first home win of the season, Oxford's dissapointing result against Walsall, catch up with the EFL in general and talk about some exciting news out of the Kassam.
2018-09-2257 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 20: Paolo DiCanio's GhostThings looking up at the Kassam and looking down at the Madejski. Andy enjoys a day out and we both go a bit too deep into the depths of football social media.
2018-09-0357 min
The ThamesmenSpecial: Trip to the Mad Stad!Andy heads to the Madejski Stadium for the first time and Reading lose yet again.
2018-08-3019 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 19: Kettle CrispsSi makes a visit to the Kassam, Oxford get their first win of the season and Reading snatch a last minute equaliser at Aston Villa. We also get stuck DOGSO and crisps at Charlton.
2018-08-271h 02
The ThamesmenEpisode 18: A Lot of Matt TaylorsAndy and I get stuck into the football league and look at all three divisions as the season gets going and highlight the potential ups and downs. We also lament the slow start to the season for both the Royals and the Yellows.
2018-08-1958 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 17: Tasty RufflesThe Thames Valley teams get off to a less than preferable start and Andy and Si start to get a feel for their new look sides.
This episode was recorded using a tethered phone on 3G from a secure location in the English wilderness, so apologies for the poor quality, which is far below our usual standard. Next week we'll be back to normal.
2018-08-0549 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 16: Naturewatch with Hugo and GerardThe World Cup is over and we go over some of our favourite moments and look forward to the domestic season ahead.
2018-07-291h 00
The ThamesmenEpisode 15: Cartoon FrogEngland's World Cup dream is over, but the French and Croatians dream on! We discuss England's sad exit and wonderful tournament, look to the final and even further into the future.
2018-07-1358 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 14: England on the BrinkWe march on and on in one of the best World Cup tournaments ever! We have a slightly hungover review of the quarter finals and look forward to a very big week.
2018-07-0852 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 13: All Aboard the Love TrainAbsolutely incredible scenes in Moscow as England break their World Cup hoodoo and win a penalty shootout against Columbia. Join the boys on the pod as they recover from a momentous evening.
2018-07-0446 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 12: Hold me Tight!!We get tucked into the second round as we say goodbye to some of the world's top players and say hello to the new guard.
2018-07-0254 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 11: Strong MuffinSi gives Gatesy-G a bit of stick, Jon has a VAR love-in and Andy mentions how bad Mitro was at the Kassam..... again.
2018-06-2854 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 10: Messi LingardThe World Cup has gone mental and so have we....
Messi Cake: https://twitter.com/FCBarcelonaFl/status/1010976786744823809
Big Sam, Big Mac: https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/1010879228915707905
2018-06-261h 00
2018-06-2023 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 9: Ooooh, Sassy!England gets things going with a Harery Kane brace and some Shelvey-esque passing from Henderson. We get going on some red hot chat.
2018-06-1947 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 8: A New LöwThe boys get deep into what has been a fantastic start to the World Cup. Plus, Germany lose!
2018-06-1758 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 7: Bacon RashersThe time for talk is not quite over and we round out our group discussion and get ready for the big one!
2018-06-1049 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 6: Cahill's RevengeWe get deep into the World Cup and discuss the teams in Groups A to D.
2018-06-0452 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 5: Sergio's InfectionI get very angry about the Champions League Final. Back to normal programming next week...
2018-05-2836 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 4: Poor on JonjoWe get into the World Cup in more detail and discuss some of the finer points of the tournament and the issues within the England squad.
FC Ural's stadium:
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2018-05-2056 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 3: Ridiculous BendtnerWe're turning our focus to the end of the domestic season and the start of World Cup fever!
2018-05-1358 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 2: Ross Kemp's Basic BurgersThe lads come together in sweltering weather to further prepare for England's journey to World Cup Victory in Russia.
2018-05-0650 min
The ThamesmenEpisode 1: On The BusThe lads reconvene for another major tournament and seem to be none the wiser...
2018-04-3056 min
The ThamesmenWorldy! Podcast TrailerA trailer for the upcoming Worldy! podcast on the Russia 2018 World Cup Finals!
2018-04-3005 min