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Austin Anderson ShowBlockbuster, Husker Hand Signs, & Worst Comic Alive | Ep. 35Austin Anderson is back with another off-the-rails episode of The Austin Anderson Show. Today he revisits his glory days working at Blockbuster where a wig and some teenage Coolio-inspired dreadlocks cost him his job. From there, Austin spirals into the nostalgia of King of Queens, the absurdity of fat-guy sitcom tropes, and Taylor Swift being accused of everything from white supremacy to turning America’s youth into sluts.It doesn’t stop there. Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura’s bizarre OnlyFans situation and Austin reminds the world that he—not Brendan Schaub—is the officially certified “Worst Standu...
2025-10-0829 min
Drop The GreenDrop The Green Episode 59
Tom Pistone and Michael McDowell Edition
Gong Show Overview
Sonoma Recap
Standouts
Dover Predictions
DTG Bets
Choose Who Zone
2025-07-171h 32
Motley Fool MoneyTom Gardner: A Message to All InvestorsMotley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner shares some investing insights on the current market, investments to avoid, and a motley array of investing topics:
- Investments to Avoid
- Motley Fool Approach to Investing
- Market Valuations
- Paying for Investment Advice
- Two Big Questions
To watch Tom's message to all members, check out fool.com/message.
Host: Mac Greer
Guest: Tom Gardner
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan
2025-07-1226 min
Those Electrapod ChatsThat 'Sp*ify' Chat | The Streaming Industry EXPOSED w/ Tom Austin-MorganIn this explosive episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of the music streaming economy—and it gets heated. 💥 With over 602 million monthly active users and 236 million premium subscribers, Spotify dominates the global music landscape. But is it good for musicians?
We’re joined by Tom Austin-Morgan—musician, journalist, and industry insider—for a no-holds-barred conversation about how the Spotify bonus model and pro-rata payout system are failing the very artists who fuel the platform. 🎶
Did you know artists need 250+ streams just to earn $1? Which basically means they'll need to be getting 1m+ streams a month just t...
2025-04-2553 min
All Of The Stuff And Some Of The Things075 Tom Austin-MorganReturning to the sofas this week is Tom, who previously came on with his “High Frequency” band mate Ant. This time round we quiz Tom on his time playing in the legendary punk band “Sham 69”. We chat about his documentary series “Banned Biographies” where he deep dives punk bands such as The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, Buzzcocks and more. As usual we waffle on about many other stuff and things including plane crashes, time travel and the recent tv programme “Adolescence”.Keep an eye on all of Tom’s...
2025-04-142h 14
Stock Advisor RoundtableTom's Top Stocks to Beat the MarketIn this Stock Advisor Roundtable bonus episode, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner revisits his 10 stocks to beat the market and offers up some new stock ideas. (2:45) Ten stocks to beat the market and CrowdStrike's rebound (6:21) Revisiting the five stocks that Tom would double-down on (18:14) New additions (22:29) Reflecting on big losses (28:49) Preview of coming attractions Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mac Greer Engineer: Austin Morgan
2025-03-2729 minStock Advisor RoundtableTom's Top Moneymakers for 2025!In this Stock Advisor Roundtable bonus episode, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner revisits his 15 stocks to make money and adds 5 more stocks to the list. (01:05) Making money vs. beating the market (06:12) How members should use list (07:06) Revisiting Tom's 10 stocks to make money from 2023 (10:37) Revisiting Tom's 5 stocks to make money from 2024 (20:06) 5 Stocks to make money from 2025 (40:06) Preview of coming attractions Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mac Greer Engineer: Austin Morgan
2025-02-2841 min
Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight with Chris & TomEpisode 18: "Holiday Spectacular!"Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 18: “Holiday Spectacular”It’s the holiday season and in that spirit we’ve got a festive episode! We take a delightful romp through a decades old Marvel Handbook, discuss the ONLY Alpha Flight issue that takes place at Christmas, and unveil some outtakes that simply did not make it into the show…until now! We keep it pretty light this episode and hope you can enjoy this with your preferred holiday beverage among the folks you value in your life. Or while doing the dishes. Whichever!And we’ve launched a...
2024-12-2356 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastMarilyn Manson-Mechanical Animals with Tom Austin-MorganMarilyn Manson has always been a controversial figure, and while there are some recent allegations against him, this podcast is about the music we love, and my guest and I love Marilyn Manson's early music. So if you're looking for us to comment on the allegations, we don't. This is about music and always has been. Tom Austin-Morgan of the Banned Biographies podcast joins me once again for this episode.
2024-10-181h 32Stock Advisor RoundtableTom's Mid-Year Review: Nvidia's Future and 3 Stocks Worth WatchingIn this Stock Advisor Roundtable bonus episode, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner reflects on some of 2024's biggest stories so far and tackles a motley array of investing topics: (0:36) Headline for 2024 mid-year (1:33) Potential Growth Indicator (3:41) Surprises (6:02) Nvidia and the future of AI (25:03) Three companies with great growth dynamics (27:24) Big tech dividends (29:33) R&D (36:12) AI Misconceptions (37:59) Accenture (38:57) Snowflake (39:58) Three great investors (42:19) Preview of Coming Attractions Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mac...
2024-06-2843 minStock Advisor RoundtableTom Gardner on When to SellSell in May and go away? In this Stock Advisor Roundtable bonus episode, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner talks about when to sell. (0:47) Tom's Approach to When to Sell (2:28) Tom's Best, Worst, and Most Regrettable Sales (15:35) Red Flags, Yellow Flags, and White Flags (38:53) Green Flags: The Case for Never Selling (44:17) Preview of Coming Attractions Have a question for Tom? Email us at AskTomG@fool.com Host: Loren Horst Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mac Greer Engineer: Steve Broido, Austin Morgan
2024-05-2345 min
Banned BiographiesJason Potbelly Review, News and Reviews for January 2024Your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back on this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast to let you know what's been going on and what you can expect on the next episode, which will be released next week.The news in this episode revolves around festival line up announcements, tour date announcements, new album announcements, .I review singles and EPs release by .Also, four major albums were released this month that I also reviewed: .Merch: https://my-store-cfdac5.creator-spring.comContactTwitter: @BannedBiogsFacebook: @BannedBiographies...
2024-02-0637 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Jason Potbelly (Potbelly)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, host Tom Austin-Morgan chats with Jason Potbelly, the co-lead vocalist, guitarist and driving force behind Washington-based punk band Potbelly. The band has been around and touring since 1995 and has built up quite the community by producing split EPs and compilation albums with a plethora of well-known and unsigned bands over the years as well as relentlessly touring around North America. In fact, they’ve released over 100 recordings over the years, so many that even Jason can’t remember the names of them all, as you’ll hear!Potbel...
2024-01-071h 18Banned BiographiesPete Trainor Interview Round Up, News and Review for DecemberYour host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back on this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast to let you know what's been going on and what you can expect on the next episode, which will be released next week.The news in this episode revolves around festival line up announcements, tour date announcements and cancellations, new album announcements, Ex Anti-Flag frontman, Justin Geever being sued for sexual assault, Crass releasing a picture book, Kevin 'Geordie' Walker from Killing Joke passing away, GWAR making a new film in which they save Earth from destruction, Shane MacGowan passing away, Spotify changing...
2023-12-3137 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Pete Trainor (Author of 'Calling All The Dreamers' - The Untold Story of Electrasy)This episode of the Banned Biographies podcast is a very special interview with Pete Trainor, a designer, product-innovator, author, strategist, applied data specialist, technologist, suicide prevention campaigner, and massive music fan. He talks all over the world on creative and social technologies, data, Ai and the physiological and psychological effects on their audiences.However, in 2023 he zigged when many would zag, and published his second book, ‘Calling All The Dreamers‘. The remarkable true story about a Britpop band called Electrasy who went crashing through the record industry, but were ultimately halted by technology and shifting human-behaviour.Pe...
2023-12-011h 18Banned BiographiesOctober and November News and ReviewsApologies for not releasing an episode last month, I’ve been putting the finishing touches to my new office as well as gigging and recording with my bands, so I didn’t have the time to get anything done, in fact I had to postpone a few interviews because of it all which is a reflection of how little time I’ve had.I'm back now though to let you know what's been going on and what you can expect on the next episode, which will be released next week.The news in this episode revolv...
2023-11-241h 00
Tom Anderson ShowTom Anderson Show Podcast (10-31-23) Hours 1 & 2HOUR 1Happy Halloween! Tom & Tom talk about Halloween costumes, treats, and their childhood trick-or-treat adventuresLIVE feed / Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee / (CBS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Eo4KLt8IkPiers Morgan interview Vivek Ramaswamy / (PMU) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-i2mJM4xm8 (9:50 to 14:02) "In the US, McDonald’s has been gaining market share among middle- and high-income customers who are cutting their spending by trading fancy meals for fast food. / (MB) https...
2023-10-311h 25Banned BiographiesMadness Part 1 Round Up, News and Reviews for September 2023On this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, talks about what's been going on since last months' episode, and what you can expect from the next one.The news this month concerns: Anti-Flag, Devo, Pussy Riot, Cro-Mags and Destroy Zine's conflicting stories of violence, Rolling Stone Magazine and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame co-founder Jann Wenner being sacked, Laura Jane Grace, and Live Nation dropping merch cuts at some US club-sized venues.Tom reviews the singles by Pendulum, Lucky Hit, L7, Chase & Status, Holly Humberstone, Blink-182, Duran Duran, The Sleeping...
2023-10-011h 03Banned BiographiesThe Rise And Fall And Rise Again: A Brief History of Madness (Part 1)In 1976 school friends Mike Barson and Lee Thompson formed a band called the North London Invaders, roping in other friends of theirs Chris Foreman, John Hasler and Cathal Smyth to play rock n roll and soul songs. The line-up was a tumultuous one and only solidified two years later when Hasler was eventually replaced on drums by Daniel Woodgate, Mark Bedford replacing Smyth on bass with Smyth becoming a brass player, dancer and singer and lead singer Graham McPherson aka Suggs finally decided to commit rather than watch Chelsea play football. They also adopted a new name, Madness, after...
2023-09-112h 52Banned BiographiesBrompton Jackson Round Up, News, Single And Album ReviewsOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, thanks Brompton Jackson from Wilmette for his time on last months' episode, and what you can expect from the next episode which will be out soon.The news this month concerns: The continuing allegations against Justin Sane of Anti-Flag, the passing of Sinéad O’Connor, Jamie Reid and Steve Harwell, Descendents, Devo, Billy Idol, GBH, The Bronx, The Damned, Ben Weasel from Screaching Weasel's new book, Bob Vylan, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Fishbone and GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan touring together, former Lostprophets frontman and...
2023-09-0750 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Brompton Jackson (Wilmette, Action/Adventure, Knockout Kid)On this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast host Tom Austin-Morgan sits down over Zoom to speak with Brompton Jackson, guitarist with Chicago bands Wilmette, Action/Adventure and Knockout Kid.Specifically we focus on Wilmette for this episode as he’s the newest member of this particular group and they have released their long-awaited debut full-length album, 'Hyperfocused,' today (4th August 2023) via Mutant League Records.The album was produced by Seth Henderson of the bands State Champs and Knuckle Puck, and is the follow-up to Wilmette’s 2019 debut EP 'Anxious Body.' In this conv...
2023-08-041h 16Banned BiographiesDavid Green Round Up, News, Single And Album ReviewsOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, thanks David Green from Moonraker for his time on last months' episode, and what you can expect from the next episode which will be out soon.The news this month concerns: L7, The Slackers, Paramore, Bob Vylan, Fall Out Boy, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, David Vanian and the Phantom Chords, Finch, MxPx, Ozzy Osbourne, Decsendents, Green Day, The Dollyrots, Alkaline Trio, and - of course - Anti-Flag.Tom reviews the singles Antichrist/Room Service by Holly Humberstone, The One by Taking Back Sunday, T...
2023-07-2538 minBanned BiographiesInterview with David Green (Moonraker)On this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast host, Tom Austin-Morgan, chats to David Green, drummer in US pop punk band Moonraker.Moonraker has been a unit since 2011 releasing numerous singles and EPs and three full-length albums, the most recent of which – The Forest – was released in May 2022. To celebrate the anniversary of this album, and to get us ready for new music, Moonraker has released a new video for the song 'I Really Wanted To' where the band face off against another team in a deadly game of whirleyball.We talk about what the hell...
2023-07-011h 13Banned BiographiesChristopher Swinney Round Up, Rancid Gig Review, News and Single and Album ReviewsOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, thanks Christopher Swinney for his time on last months' episode, and talks about his experience at the Rancid show a couple of weeks ago, and what you can expect from the next episode which will be out soon.The news this month concerns: Social Distortion's Mike Ness, Poli Van Dam, Alkaline Trio, Generations Sex, Devo, Alice Cooper, NOFX's Fat Mike, T.S.O.L., X, The Hives, Cro-Mags, Billy Idol, and The Offspring.Tom reviews the singles Mountains At Midnight by Royal Blood...
2023-06-2933 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Christopher Swinney (Fire Sale, The Ataris, Brazil, Underminded, The Widow Jenkins)On this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast host Tom Austin-Morgan talks to Christopher Swinney, guitarist of pop punk supergroup Fire Sale, which also includes Matt Riddle from Face to Face, Pulley and No Use For A Name, Pedro Aida from Ann Beretta and ShotClock, and Matt Morris from Darlington and 41 Gorgeous Blocks.Fire Sale was born during the pandemic as a song-writing project but has since released a handful of EPs and singles as well as playing live shows, despite the members living in completely different parts of the US. Today they've released their first video...
2023-06-091h 20Banned BiographiesHigh Frequency Round Up, News and Reviews... and an ExplanationYou may have noticed a distinct lack of social media stuff and episodes being put out in the last few months. I got quite sick during almost the whole of March and into May after working hard professionally as well as on the High Frequency EP and the shows to support its release.I'd like to thank Ant and Corky for coming on the last episode to talk about the history of our band and the recording of our new EP ‘Some Songs You May Have Heard… But Not Like This!’ which I hope you've listened to and en...
2023-06-051h 07Banned BiographiesInterview with High FrequencyOn this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast Tom not only plays host and interviewer, but also interviewee alongside High Frequency bandmates, Antony Collett and Martin ‘Corky’ Cork.The reason for this very indulgent episode is because we have a self-recorded, self-mixed three-track E.P. called ‘Some Songs You May Have Heard… But Not Like This!’, which is out right now on all streaming platforms. The songs included on the E.P. are re-recorded versions of songs that were either incompletely recorded or never made it on to any previous album or E.P.The othe...
2023-02-101h 40Banned BiographiesZach Blair and Laurie Black Round Up, News and ReviewsOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, lets you know what’s been going on since the last TWO episodes and what you can expect from the next one.Firstly, I'd like to thank Zach Blair again very much for giving up some of his precious time to talk to me at the end of last year, it was so nice to meet him and find out he was just a regular, nice dude who enjoys chatting music. But, I released a sneaky extra episode this month, didn’t I? I’d been w...
2023-02-0345 min
Austin Film Festival's On StoryA Conversation with David SelfThis week on On Story we're joined by David Self, the writer behind films like Road to Perdition and Thirteen Days. In this episode, Self dissects his career breaking into the industry to writing crime and historical dramas. David Self, having been born into an itinerant family of community college and high school teachers, he broke with family tradition and spent most of his waking hours trying to break into Hollywood. In 1994 he found success and was hired to pen the remake of the 1963 film The Haunting for Steven Spielberg. His credits also include Road to Perdition, T...
2023-02-0226 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Laurie Black (Solo Musician and Cabaret Compère)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom Austin-Morgan talks to synthrock cabaret musician and compère Laurie Black.This conversation came around quickly, despite the fact that I saw her supporting Adam Ant on the Antics tour last summer. We were both busy in the mean time, but today Laurie her releasing her latest single, Spacejunk. Though the song is a year old, the subject (Elon Musk) just keeps getting more controversial. Spacejunk is available to download and stream now wherever you get your music digitally.Laurie is a really cool p...
2023-01-131h 15Banned BiographiesInterview with Zach Blair (Rise Against, GWAR, Only Crime, Armstrong, Hagfish)Welcome to this very special interview episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast where your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, talks to Zach Blair, the lead guitarist of Rise Against. I met Zach on the ferry back from both our European tours in November and he was such a gentleman. He gave me a lot of time and asked about the tour, about my podcast and told me about his own brilliant podcast, Anti-Heroes with Zach Blair, upon which he talks with other guitarists that he admires about their guitars, set ups and equipment. He also told me about the other bands...
2023-01-0152 minBanned BiographiesTom's Sham 69 European Tour Diary Round Up, News and ReviewsOn this 'Round Up' episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, host - Tom Austin-Morgan - looks back at his time in Europe playing with Sham 69 and the connections he made with the rest of the band as well as complete strangers and of course thanks all those who got in touch after listening to it and a very special thanks to Smokey for sitting in for the whole four and a half hours!News this month concerns Grade 2, Dickies, Paramore, The Misfits, Sick New World Festival, Gina Birch, Peter Hook and The Light, Reagan Youth, Iggy Pop, U...
2022-12-2548 minBanned BiographiesTom's Sham 69 European Tour Diary: Part 2 - with co-host SmokeySmokey joins Tom once more on the Banned Biographies Podcast for the second episode recounting tales from the diary Tom kept while touring around Europe with Sham 69.This episode covers the last seven gigs in the same number of days of the tour, more highs, lows, malfunctioning equipment, as well as continuing to meet amazing people in amazing venues and incredible bands. However, the spectre of the war in Ukraine reared its head a number of times in this last half of the tour. I met Poles, Russians and Ukrainians all suffering in some way as well a...
2022-12-132h 25Banned BiographiesTom's Sham 69 European Tour Diary: Part 1 - with co-host SmokeyFriend of the show, Smokey - just Smokey - joins Tom on this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast to recount the first half of the diary he kept while touring around Europe with his band, Sham 69.Tom recounts the first 10 gigs and 11 days of the tour, the highs, the lows, the malfunctioning equipment, the amazing people he encountered, the amazing venues he played in, the incredible bands he played with (except one), and the friendships he made along the way.Bands highlighted in this episode include:The VageenasRotz Auf...
2022-12-062h 08Banned BiographiesRich Wilson Interview Round up, News and ReviewsOn this 'Round Up' episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, host - Tom Austin-Morgan - thanks comedian Rich Wilson for his time last month, as well as chatting about what he's been up to in the last month: working hard before the tour with Sham 69. playing gigs and writing and recording with High Frequency. All very exciting stuff.News this month concerns NOFX, Rage Against The Machine, Depeche Mode, The Sewer Cats, Anti-Flag, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Blink-182, Green Day, Grade 2, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Jimmy Eat World, Less Than Jake, Stiff Little Fingers, Jello Biafra, The M...
2022-11-0133 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Rich Wilson (Comedian)On this very special interview episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, Tom talks to Rich Wilson, an award winning comedian who has performed sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival. Rich is also the host of the Insane In The Men Brain Podcast where he talks to funny and interesting people about their experiences with mental health. In the last year the podcast has been nominated for an award with Podbible and in 2019 won an award with JOE for best podcast. Rich is the fi...
2022-10-011h 53Banned BiographiesWill Crewdson Interview Round Up, News, and Single and Album ReviewsOn this 'Round Up' episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, host - Tom Austin-Morgan - thanks Will Crewdson for being such a great guest and interviewee last month as well as reviewing the Adam Ant gig he went to in Brighton where he saw Will doing his thing.Will's an absolutely amazing musician and as you heard on the interview a very thoughtful man and serious about what he does. But I can attest that he’s an absolute beast to watch live. News this months features stories on Peter Murphy and Bauhaus, NOFX, Bikini Kil...
2022-09-2626 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Will Crewdson (Scant Regard, Adam Ant, She Made Me Do It, Rachel Stamp and loads more)On this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, host Tom Austin-Morgan talks to Will Crewdson who plays guitar for Adam Ant as well as in the rock bands Rachel Stamp (the only unsigned band to headline the London Astoria and played gigs with, among others, Iggy Pop, Korn, No Doubt, The Tubes and Cheap Trick) and She Made Me Do It as well as his solo project Scant Regard, produces a hybrid of Western-styled twanging guitars and full-on electronic wizardry.Over the years, he’s also worked with US singer Johnette Napolitano, Flesh for Lulu, Chiefs Of Re...
2022-09-091h 19Banned BiographiesBrad Hallen Interview Round Up, News, Reviews And An ApologyOn this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, host Tom Austin-Morgan talks about what's been going on since the interview with Brad Hallen from the Nervous Eaters went out.This includes a new review on Apple Podcasts from long-standing listener and self-proclaimed number one fan, Stacey Nicolson. Reviews always help the show get found by people searching for music podcasts to listen to, so even if you don't have an iPhone, like Stacy, pester your family, friends and/or colleagues to lend you their iPhone so you can log into Apple Podcasts to leave a review there.
2022-09-0227 minBanned BiographiesInterview with Brad Hallen (Nervous Eaters)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom Austin-Morgan talks to the bassist of the Boston-based garage punk band Nervous Eaters, Brad Hallen.This episode largely deals with the new single, Wild Eyes, and upcoming album, Monsters & Angels, as well as about Brad’s life an career to this point, and boy has he had a career! He's played with so many bands and artists including Ministry, Iggy Pop, Elliot Easton (The Cars), Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's), Aimee Mann, Susan Tadeschi , Monster Mike Welch, Duke Robillard, Roomful of Blues and so many others.Form...
2022-08-011h 02Banned BiographiesBroken Record Player Podcast Round Up, News and Latest ReleasesOn this roundup episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back to let you know what’s been going on since the Broken Record Player Podcast episode went out, where we dissected Daft Punk's 2001 iconic album Discovery, and what you can expect from the next one.Firstly, I’d like to once again thank Ryan for allowing me to post his episode on my feed. I hope you enjoyed something a little different with Ryan and I talking about an electronic music album from the 21st century and I really hope it made a fe...
2022-07-2521 min
Banned BiographiesBanned Biographies and The Broken Record Player Podcast Discuss Daft Punk’s DiscoveryDue to the fact my next documentary is taking up all of my time and becoming an epic, this month I’m featuring a podcast I appeared on back in February 2022 called The Broken Record Player Podcast hosted by Ryan Scahff from San Francisco who has kindly agreed for me to feature this episode upon which Ryan and I discuss the French House duo Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album Discovery.
You can find The Broken Record Player Podcast on all the platforms you use to listen to podcasts as well as on Facebook @brokenrecordplayerpodcast and Twitter @brokenrecord530. Plea...
2022-07-011h 40Banned BiographiesBanned Biographies and The Broken Record Player Podcast Discuss Daft Punk’s DiscoveryDue to the fact my next documentary is taking up all of my time and becoming an epic, this month I’m featuring a podcast I appeared on back in February 2022 called The Broken Record Player Podcast hosted by Ryan Scahff from San Francisco who has kindly agreed for me to feature this episode upon which Ryan and I discuss the French House duo Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album Discovery.You can find The Broken Record Player Podcast on all the platforms you use to listen to podcasts as well as on Facebook @brokenrecordplayerpodcast and Twitter @brokenrecord530. Plea...
2022-07-011h 47Banned BiographiesAaron Pendergast Interview Roundup, Music News, Pistol Review and MoreOn this roundup episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back to let you know what’s been going on since the Aaron Pendergast Interview episode went out and what you can expect from the next one.
Firstly, I’d like to thank Aaron for the time he took to talk to me last month, again, apologies to you and him that the file wasn’t the cleanest. But I’m positive that the conversation was good enough and full of as much information as you could want about independent documentary making and of cours...
2022-06-2418 minBanned BiographiesAaron Pendergast Interview Roundup, Music News, Pistol Review and MoreOn this roundup episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back to let you know what’s been going on since the Aaron Pendergast Interview episode went out and what you can expect from the next one.Firstly, I’d like to thank Aaron for the time he took to talk to me last month, again, apologies to you and him that the file wasn’t the cleanest. But I’m positive that the conversation was good enough and full of as much information as you could want about independent documentary making and of cours...
2022-06-2421 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with Aaron Pendergast (Filmmaker - The Blasting Room Documentary)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast I talk to film and documentary maker Aaron Pendergast whose latest project is a documentary about The Blasting Room, the legendary recording studio started by members of the Descendents and ALL in the mid 90s, which is currently in post-production.
If you’re a fan of US punk bands from the 80s through to today you’ll likely be a fan of at least one, if not many bands who have recorded albums at The Blasting Room, and you’ll likely own albums that were recorded, mixed or mas...
2022-06-011h 06
Banned BiographiesChris Constantinou Interview Roundup, Punk Rock News and Fontaines D.C. Skinty Fia Album ReviewYour host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back to let you know what’s been going on since the Chris Constantinou Interview episode went out and what you can expect from the next one.
Firstly, a big thanks to Chris for the time he took to talk to me last month, it’s been wonderful to make his acquaintance and to get to know him. Special thanks must again go out to Rhiannon Ifans who arranged the meeting in the first place, I’m looking forward to what else she’s go up her sleeve!
This month I appear...
2022-05-2515 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with Chris Constantinou (Rude GRL + CC, One Thousand Motels, The Dandy Warhols, ex-Adam Ant, JackieOnAssid, The Wolfmen)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast Tom Austin-Morgan talks to Chris Constantinou, who is probably better known to Adam Ant fan as Chris DeNiro - the bassist in Adam's post-Ants solo band.
Chris has also played in The Wolfmen with Marco Pirroni, JackieOnAssid, and One Thousand Motels with Rat Scabies of The Damned which cover everything from blues to dance music. In between these he's also played on songs and albums with Annabella Lwin from Bow Wow Wow, Guy Chambers before he started his partnership with Robbie Williams, The Slits, Sinéad O'Connor, D...
2022-05-011h 49
Banned BiographiesThem Fantasies and The Sewer Cats Round Up, Punk Rock News and Wet Leg Album ReviewOnce again, Tom Austin-Morgan, your host is back to let you know what’s been going on this month since the last two episodes went out, what's going on the world of punk rock and what you can expect from next months episode.
Firstly, I’d like to extend my grateful thanks to both Them Fantasies and The Sewer Cats. Both conversations were really interesting, enlightening and fun, I hope you’ll agree, and despite the fact that the music they make is poles apart, both bands' conviction in their art and enthusiasm when talking about it were u...
2022-04-2516 min
Love That AlbumThe Tom Robinson Band "Power In The Darkness"In the past, Love That Album has avoided getting political. The albums being focused on for the most part didn't require the conversations to get embroiled in the very furnace that keeps people blathering on talk-back radio and social media – mostly in uncivilised fashion.That all changes for this episode. If you don't like talk about what a pack of dickheads (I use less polite terminology on the actual show) fascists really are and the political masters who enable them....you might wanna skip this show.Otherwise......welcome to ep...
2022-04-252h 05
Banned BiographiesInterview with The Sewer CatsOn this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom talks to The Sewer Cats - a two-piece punk band made up of drummer and singer Cass and guitarist Josh.
Ferocious, fuzzy and feline-inclined, The Sewer Cats are an explosive Manchester-based punk duo who deliver riotous tunes of patriarchy-smashing fury. Their short and snappy songs have been described as ‘catchy and scathing’, bursting with hooky riffs drenched in fuzz and aggressive riot-grrrl vocals, all served up with a big helping of sass.
Their new album, Cute Aggression is out TODAY on Manchester-based DIY non-profit punk...
2022-04-1559 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with Them FanatsiesOn this interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast Tom Austin-Morgan talks to L.A.-based indie rock band Them Fantasies.
The band is made up of bassist and singer Dominic Cannarella, guitarist Eric McCoy and drummer Max Meizlish. They met while at music college in Boston, Massachusetts and cut their teeth playing live and finding their sound in Valencia, Spain as part of their course. During 2020 they relocated to LA and while living together have honed their sound and their production skills to infuse a modern pop slickness to their funk tinged, indie rock sound.
2022-04-011h 13
Banned BiographiesX-Ray Spex Review, Punk Rock News and Album ReviewsYour host Tom Austin-Morgan is back to let you know what's been going on since the last episode and what you can expect from the next one... or possibly two!
There's also all the news from the world of punk including stories about KRS-One, Steve Ignorant, Alice Bag, Richie Ramone, Loose Articles, Sick Of It All, Blondie and The Damned, Bauhaus, Shane MacGowan, The Sewer Cats, John Doe, MC5, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Weezer, The Last Gang, The Lunachicks, The Gaslight Anthem and Roxy Music.
There's also a load of acts that have cancelled their...
2022-03-3026 min
Banned BiographiesIdentity - The X-Ray Spex StoryThe girl who would grow up to be Poly Styrene, Marianne Joan Elliott-Said was one of three mixed race siblings living with their single mother and growing up in South London in the 1960s, which was - to put it lightly - not an environment known for racial tolerance.
She always felt different, not just in the way the she looked but in the way she thought too. A conventional life was not for her.
After building a relationship with an older man who also became her manager, she struck out to form a band...
2022-03-011h 41
Banned BiographiesLeo Ulph Interview Review, Punk Rock News and Tom’s BirthdayOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, and talks about what’s been going on in the last month and what you can expect from the next episode.
Firstly I’d like to thank Leo Ulph once more for the time he took to talk to me on last month’s interview episode, he’s such a nice bloke who I think is so engaging to listen to.
There has been a slew of reviews on Apple Music this month, all from the UK and all with five stars, so I give t...
2022-02-2224 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with Leo Ulph (Wake Up Leo, Presenter and Producer at BBC Radio)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom chats with Leo Ulph who fronts the band Wake Up Leo. However, he's probably better known as the presenter of BBC Radio Kent's Upload show, where he has featured clips for the documentary episodes of this very podcast along with a host of other podcasts, poets, bands and artists over the last couple of years. Leo also produces broadcasting legend Gabby Roslin's show on BBC Radio London.
This conversation covers all sorts of musical experiences as both a fan, a broadcaster and a player, including the...
2022-02-011h 21
Banned BiographiesStiff Little Fingers And 2021 In ReviewOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom gives a recap of the reactions to last month's Stiff Little Fingers documentary, the first documentary episode in about six months!
A change to the normal running of things is proposed so that Tom keeps in touch with new music after a year of brilliant album, EP and single releases, most of which passed him by. So, Tom looks back at some of them - as many as he's gone back to listen to, anyway - from the baffling resurrection of Nu Metal to the great punk, indie...
2022-01-2716 min
Banned BiographiesSuspect Device - The Incendiary Stiff Little FingersFounded in Belfast in 1977 out of the ashes of a heavy metal covers band, Stiff Little Fingers and their manager, Gordon Ogilvie, wrote hard-hitting, scathing songs about The Troubles in Northern Ireland. This was in stark contrast to their contemporaries like The Undertones who chose to ignore The Troubles to sing about teenage angst and chocolate bars.
Stiff Little Fingers was championed by the legendary John Peel and released the iconic Inflammable Material album, which became the first independently released album to chart in the UK, reaching number 14 and achieving silver-selling status.
The band changed...
2022-01-012h 17
Banned BiographiesGizz Butt Review and Tales From TourOn this episode of the Banned Biographies Podcast, Tom has a brief recap of the reactions to the interview with Gizz Butt from last month's episode and lets you know which band the next documentary will be able when he finally releases it in December.
There's no main episode this month, mainly due to the fact that I've been playing gigs around the country this month with Sham 69 as well as onboarding new clients over the last couple of months which has made me busier than ever. Instead I tell a few stories from travelling round the...
2021-11-2635 min
Free With This Months IssueFree With This Months Issue 33 - Tom Austin-Morgan from Banned Biographies & Sham 69 selects Kerrang ReloadIn episode 33 we're joined by Tom Austin-Morgan from the brilliant documentary podcast Banned Biographies, and new bass player for UK Punk legends Sham 69 to talk about Kerrang's Reload from September 2003.The CD's full tracklisting is -1 – Rancid - David Courtney2 – Probot - Centuries Of Sin3 – To My Surprise - Get It To Go4 – Poison The Well - For A Banaged Iris5 – A - Full Pelt6 – Funeral For A Friend - Kiss And Makeup (All Bets Are Off)7 – Machine Head - Imperium (Rough Mix)8 – Feeder - Opaque9 – Trapt - Hollowman10 – Pennywise...
2021-11-141h 24
Banned BiographiesInterview with Gizz Butt (Janus Stark, ex-The Prodigy, ex-English Dogs, ex-Steve Ignorant, one time Foo Fighters and many more)On this special interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast, Tom chats with Gizz Butt, lead guitarist and singer with the band Janus Stark. Gizz has also played in a number of bands including The Prodigy, English Dogs, Steve Ignorant of Crass’s live band, The Fields of the Nephilim, The Destructors, Sabbat and a whole lot more, including a couple of appearances on stage with Foo Fighters.
Gizz was really generous with his time and we cover a lot of ground and he even plays a few songs live including a version of The Prodigy’s Fuel...
2021-10-291h 45
Banned BiographiesPermanent Record Podcast and Skamouth ReviewYour host, Tom Austin-Morgan returns to talk about what’s been going on since the mammoth Permanent Record Podcast and Banned Biographies crossover podcast was released last month where they reviewed and dissected U2's iconic 1987 album The Joshua Tree and what you can expect from this months’ episode. I’ll also be talking about my experience at Skamouth Festival, which was my first gig in Sham 69.
Firstly, I’d like to thank Brian and Sarah again for allowing me to stich four of their episodes together and put it out on my feed. I wasn’t expecting...
2021-10-2512 min
Banned BiographiesPermanent Record Podcast and Banned Biographies Discuss and Dissect The Joshua Tree by U2Due to what's been going on behind the scenes here at Banned Biographies (listen to Monday's James Cruttwell Interview Review episode), this episode is all four of the appearance I made on the Permanent Record Podcast to discuss and dissect U2's iconic 1987 album, The Joshua Tree.
The hosts of the Permanent Record Podcast, Brian and Sarah, usually concentrate on synth pop albums, but have been known to dip their toes into the world of guitar bands. This was an education for all three of us because, despite the fact we've all listened to this album before...
2021-09-248h 14
Banned BiographiesJames Cruttwell Interview Review and An Exciting AnnouncementHello and welcome back to Banned Biographies, Tom Austin-Morgan is back to talk about what’s been going on since the interview with James Cruttwell was released last month and what you can expect from this months’ episode. There’s quite a bit to tell you, so strap in!
I thought it was interesting to hear about what James and I expected the end of the year to look like compared to how it actually is. For example, how long it would take people to return to feeling normal in everyday situations after lockdown was lifted. We were b...
2021-09-2010 min
Banned BiographiesInterview With James Cruttwell (The Gonads, Furry Love Lickers and ex-East End Badoes)On this episode of Banned Biographies, Tom chats with James Cruttwell, bassist with The Gonads - a band fronted by broadcaster and author Garry Bushell - and The Furry Love Lickers.
In the episode we also talk about him being in East End Badoes, another old school London-based Oi Punk band, but since this episode was recorded he no longer plays for them.
We also talk quite a bit about lockdowns possibly being eased, which was something we were looking forward to in March or April when this episode was recorded. So, a lot of...
2021-08-271h 36
Banned BiographiesJack Pop ReviewHello and welcome back to Banned Biographies. Your host, Tom Austin-Morgan, is back to let you know what’s been happening over the last month since the interview with Jack Pop, founder of Alcopop! Records, went out and what you can expect from the next episode.
I got to play some gigs this past weekend with my covers band and Swampstomper . It was exhilarating to play live and loud in front of people again, and there are a couple more gigs this month too: one at Leo’s Red Lion in Gravesend on the 4th September and anot...
2021-08-2309 min
Permanent Record PodcastU2 - The Joshua Tree (1987) Part 3Episode 132: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987) Part 3 It's been a while, but finally Brian, Sarah, and special guest Tom Austin-Morgan are back to discuss The Joshua Tree. In case you've forgotten, Tom has an excellent podcast called Banned Biographies which covers the histories of some rather famous-- and infamous-- bands and artists. Make sure you check it out; you can find the links below. Track by Track review, continued In the previous U2 discussion, the trio didn't get too far along in the track-by-track discussion. This time, however, they...
2021-08-221h 49
Banned BiographiesInterview with Jack pop (Alcopop! Records)This interview episode of the Banned Biographies podcast is a great conversation with Jack Pop, founder of the Alcopop! Record label. I was made aware of Alcopop! at the beginning of the year when I spoke to The Stepney Sisters about the release of their debut album, 50 years after forming, which was put out by Alcopop!.
I then did a bit of reading on the label’s website and couldn’t believe the story about its forming thanks to a bet on the result of a football match. If you’ve not heard of the label, British listen...
2021-07-301h 30
Banned BiographiesAdam Ant ReviewWelcome back to Banned Biographies. Tom Austin-Morgan, your host, is back to let you know what’s been happening over the last month since the second part of the Adam Ant documentary went out which focussed on his solo career and what you can expect from the next episode.
There’s been some great feedback as well as sharing from the Ant fans this month including a new review on Apple Podcasts. Already the Adam Ant solo episode vaulted into the top 10 of all episodes so far, and the first part - the Adam and the Ants epis...
2021-07-2608 min
Banned BiographiesBravest of the Brave - The Continued Adventures of Adam AntAfter disbanding Adam and the Ants at the height of the band's success, Adam Ant went solo. Working with Marco Pirroni, his first solo single, Goody Two Shoes went straight to number one in the UK and Australia which allowed him to pursue a career in acting both on stage and screen.
As with the first part of his career with The Ants, Adam's solo career has had many ups and downs over the years - both in terms of critical and chart success as well as with his own personal battles with his mental health.
2021-06-251h 39
Banned BiographiesLouise Aubrie and Rick McMurray reviewThere have been some really wonderful bits of feedback from the interview episodes with Louise Aubrie and Rick McMurray with people checking out Louise’s music which I’m really happy about.
The second single off Louise’s album 'Antonio' is out on Wednesday 23rd June (two days from this episode going live). Called 'Ours', it's a slightly darker song in tone from 'Last', but is another masterfully arranged song with killer vocal hooks. Make sure you go and give it a listen and let Louise know what you think of it.
The Ash livestream was re...
2021-06-2107 minPermanent Record PodcastU2 - The Joshua Tree (1987) Part 1Episode 129: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987) Part 1 As evidenced by the title of this episode, Brian and Sarah are taking a bit of a detour from their look back at the 1989 Queen album, "The Miracle." They're thrilled to be joined by Tom Austin-Morgan, who, among his many talents, is creator and host of the terrific podcast Banned Biographies. Banned Biographies is "an audio documentary series charting the careers of some of the most notorious bands ever to grace the world's stages." Brian, Sarah and Tom wanted to discuss an album...
2021-06-202h 11
Banned BiographiesInterview with Rick McMurray of AshOn this extra-special episode of Banned Biographies I was very lucky to chat over Zoom with Rick McMurray, the drummer from Ash.
Ash's first full-length album, 1977, was release 25 years ago and went straight to number one on the UK album chart. To commemorate that, Ash is playing the album in its entirety on the 5th June 2021 which you can sign up to watch through the band’s website https://ash-official.com/. There are various bundles available, from the concert only right up to getting unlimited 30-day access to the show, a behind the scenes documentary, a bonus pe...
2021-06-011h 33
Banned BiographiesInterview with Louise AubrieOn this episode of the Banned Biographies podcast I sat down over Zoom to interview punk and indie inspired solo artist Louise Aubrie. Louise is from London, where she began writing and recording music, playing in venues like the 100 Club and the O2 Centre. Since then she has lived in New York City where she continued to hone her craft becoming a regular in venues like The Bitter End and The Bowery Electric.
During her career, Louise has recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and has worked with Boz Boorer (musical director and co-writer for Morrissey), An...
2021-05-281h 05
Banned BiographiesAdam and the Ants ReviewOne month on from the release of the first episode of the Banned Biographies podcast that covers the early days of Adam Ant's career in Adam and the Ants, I'm back to cover some of the reaction to the episode and to let you know what the next episode will be about.
Additionally, I give you a run down of some of the great music that's been released in the last month including singles from Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes featuring Joe Talbot from IDLES, Dropkick Murphys, Pendulum, Frank Turner, and Royal Blood.
While you're...
2021-05-2411 min
Banned BiographiesKings of the Wild Frontier - The Adventures of Adam and the AntsAdam and the Ants was formed in 1977, after Adam Ant witnessed the birth of punk at the Sex Pistols' first ever gig. Beginning as a punk band that sang about fetishism and Nazis while wearing leather and S&M gear, Adam and the Ants found it difficult to achieve credibility both in punk circles or in the mainstream.
To rectify this, Ant went to Malcolm McLaren for advice and it was during this time that the band perfected its unique 'Burundi beat' style with a two drummer line-up and began writing enduring songs such as Antmusic, Kings...
2021-04-301h 40
Banned BiographiesStepney Sisters Interview Review and Anniversary SpecialI'm back to let you know what's been happening here at Banned Biographies in the last month and to introduce the subject of the next documentary episode. Yes, I'm returning to the documentary format for the next episode!
As well as reaction the the Stepney Sisters interview, it also happens to be the podcast's first birthday and I've had a lot of messages from listeners to congratulate and celebrate with me. Had I realised before the last couple of weeks that this next episode was going to be the one released on the anniversary of the podcast...
2021-04-2617 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with The Stepney SistersOn this episode of Banned Biographies, I sat down over Zoom to interview Caroline and Benni from The Stepney Sisters. Theirs is a brilliant story of university friends who joined a soul band as singers in the early 1970s, moved into squats London, met some like-minded women involved in the women’s liberation movement and decided to start an all-female band so they could have complete control over the content of their songs and which gigs they played.
The Steppos, as I found out they called themselves, broke up less than two years later as their lives we...
2021-03-261h 32
Banned BiographiesPaul Brightman of Sham 69 Interview ReviewI’ve had some great feedback on the Paul Brightman interview over the last month. I even got a comment from the drummer in Paul’s band, Swampstomper, who was surprised by a couple of details in the interview despite having known Paul for years. That’s great to hear from an interviewer’s point of view because it means I was asking the right questions.
Speaking of which, I did a massive shoutout to other podcasts last month but completely forgot to say that I was going to be guesting on one. In February I appeared on All T...
2021-03-2208 min
Banned BiographiesInterview With Paul Brightman of Sham 69, Swampstomper and (Almost) ChelseaThis is the second Banned Biographies Interview episode with Paul Brightman of Sham 69, Swampstomer and (almost) Chelsea. During the episode, Paul talks about his introductions to music and playing in bands, juvenile delinquency, politics – both in bands as well as in the wider world – the pros and cons of touring and his hopes for the future both with his own project, Swampstomper, and with Sham 69.
A quick warning, the first few minutes are spent discussing the affect that COVID-19 has had on him including his own brush with the virus and, very sadly, losing close members of his...
2021-02-261h 21
Banned BiographiesThe Slits ReviewI'm back to catch up with what's been happening since last month's episode about The Slits went out , give some shout outs to new followers as well as those that have been interacting, as well as highlight some other podcasts - both music-based and not - that I'm listening to and you might also like, and tell you what the subject of the next episode will be .
While you're waiting for the next episode to drop on Friday 26th February 2021, why not go and leave a rating and review on iTunes, they really do help and you...
2021-02-2214 min
Banned BiographiesTypical Girls(?) - The Tale of The SlitsThe Slits are one of the most significant female punk bands of the late 1970s. Not only did they bravely (or foolishly) leap into the fray with little, if any, musical ability, but through sheer emotion and desire created some great music, setting the stage for a future generation of Riot Grrrls.
Their success seems on a par with a band like The Velvet Underground’s in the 1960s. Neither bands sold huge amounts of records at the time but their influence has been huge and ongoing.
Though much derided in their short existence, what the...
2021-01-291h 17
Banned BiographiesPete Shelley Memorial Campaign Interview ReviewI'm back to catch up with what's been happening since the Christmas Day episode went out where I interviewed the guys from the Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign, give some shout outs and tell you what band will be the subject of the next episode, which will be a return to the regular documentary format.
As ever, I hope you're doing well. 2020 was a hell of a year and 2021 has started off in much the same way. I've found solace in producing this podcast for you all and hearing your reactions to it and having chats with a...
2021-01-2508 min
Banned BiographiesInterview with the Pete Shelley Memorial CampaignIn a change to our regular programming, instead of a documentary about an iconic band this month, I bring you the first in what I hope will be a regular feature of the podcast peppered between the documentaries.
In this episode I sat down over Zoom to chat with Paul Lally, Paul Banks and Ellie Porter from the Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign.
Lally set the group up two years ago after Shelley passed away in order to commemorate the singer with a blue plaque on his childhood home. £12,000 and a lot of fundraising activities later, t...
2020-12-251h 18
Banned BiographiesThe Undertones ReviewWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to cover some of the reaction to the Teenage Kicks: The Story of The Undertones episode, give some shout-outs and to let you know that the next episode will be a very different affair.
Instead of a documentary episode I've conducted my first interview for the show. You may remember during the Love Bites: The Story of Buzzcocks episode that I mentioned the Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign. They recently unveiled a blue plaque at Pete Shelley's childhood home in the first of many initiatives to memorialise him.
It...
2020-12-2110 min
Banned BiographiesTeenage Kicks: The Story of The UndertonesIt all started on a two-week camping trip in County Donegal, Northern Ireland in August 1974. Friends Michael Bradley, Billy Doherty and brothers Vince and John O’Neill decided they wanted to start a band. The group had existed as an idea for about six months in the minds of John, Vince and Billy.
For a while, the unnamed group hade no instruments with which to practice, so there were no songs either. But it didn't stop them discussing the future of the band, who would play what instrument, and what kind of songs they were going to ma...
2020-11-282h 00
Banned BiographiesThe Clash Review/The Undertones PreviewWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to cover some of the reaction to London Calling: The History of The Clash episode, give some shout outs, announce the winners of the Joe Strummer badge giveaway with Pin Icons and to let you know that the next episode will be about Northern Ireland's originators of pop punk, The Undertones!
I seem to have lost a week somewhere this month, hence this episode coming out on Thursday rather than Monday. I have a fair amount of editing to do on The Undertones episode, but not a staggering amount, so...
2020-11-2609 min
Banned BiographiesLondon Calling - The History of The ClashThe Clash are so much more than simply a punk band, they infused elements of reggae, dub and later R&B and rap which marked them out as unique in a sea of Sex Pistols soundalikes that were springing up in Britain in the late 1970s. They were also the most genuinely political bands of the original wave of UK punk.
While the Sex Pistols’ debut gig at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall has been acknowledged as the starting point of that city’s punk and new wave scene, The Clash’s first gig at Eric’s, support...
2020-10-294h 05
Banned BiographiesThe Clash Preview, Part 2So, there wasn't a main episode last month, but that doesn't mean I wasn't busy. In this short preview episode I tell you a little about what's gone on this month including getting on two UK radio stations, figuring out that there have been more iTunes reviews than I realised, and the chance for three lucky listeners to win a limited edition Joe Strummer enamel pin badge from Pin Icons (@PinIcons on twitter).
The Clash episode will be out on Friday, 30th October 2020 and is the longest episode yet. Make sure you check the social media channels...
2020-10-2511 min
Banned BiographiesPost Buzzcocks Pre The ClashWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to cover some of the reaction to the Love Bites: The Story of Buzzcocks episode, give some shout-outs and to let you know that the next episode will be about my favourite of all the original UK punk bands, The Clash!
It should be out on Friday, 25th September 2020. But, i's easily going to be the longest episode to date and I'm not far into the editing. It could happen, but as ever, make sure you check the social media channels and that you're subscribed to the podcast on the...
2020-09-2115 min
Banned BiographiesLove Bites - The Story of BuzzcocksOne day in 1975 Howard Trafford placed a notice on the Bolton Institute of Technology's noticeboard saying he was looking for musicians that shared a liking for The Velvet Underground song "Sister Ray". Peter McNeish, a fellow student at the Institute, responded to the notice.
The pair travelled to London to see the Sex Pistols play and were so impressed and excited by what they'd seen they invited the Pistols to play in Manchester at the Lesser Free Trade Hall, a gig that has gone down in history as the birth of punk, new wave and independent music...
2020-08-312h 16
Banned BiographiesPost Siouxsie and the Banshees Pre BuzzcocksWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back again cover some of the reaction to The Scream: The Spellbinding Siouxsie and the Banshees episode, give some shout-outs and to let you know that the next episode will be about the first non-London band; Buzzcocks!
I can't wait for you to hear it and, as it stands right now, it'll be out on Friday, 28th August 2020. But, life is slowly returning to normal so be sure to keep your eyes glued to the social channels just in case I need to push it back a few days. M...
2020-08-2410 min
Banned BiographiesThe Scream - The Spellbinding Siouxsie and the BansheesIt was Malcolm McLaren who provided Susan Ballion and Steven Bailey the opportunity to form a band when he asked if they knew any bands who might want to support the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club at his Punk Festival on 16 September 1976 as an act had pulled out at the last minute. "To say no would have been impossible".
Ballion had already renamed herself Siouxsie Sioux by this time and Bailey (though known as Steve Spunker at that first gig) soon chose the stage name of Steven Severin. The early Banshees played an improvised 24 minute r...
2020-07-313h 05
Banned BiographiesPost Generation X/Billy Idol - Pre Siouxsie and the BansheesWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to quickly cover some of the reaction to the Rebel Yell: The History of Generation X and Billy Idol episode, give some shout-outs and to let you know that the next episode will be about Siouxsie and the Banshees!
I can't wait for you to hear it, however, it may not be with you this coming Friday, 31st July 2020 as things have been a bit hectic these last few weeks and I really want to deliver the best possible content to you. So, it could be another week o...
2020-07-2709 min
Banned BiographiesRebel Yell - The History of Generation X and Billy IdolIn late 1976, William Broad, a 21 year old university drop-out, and his friend John Towe, a shop assistant and drummer, replied to an advert to form a new band. In this band (Chelsea) they began working with Tony James and Gene October. However, James and Broad - now known as Billy Idol - soon outgrew Chelsea and formed their own band, Generation X.
Just days later, the pair, along with Towe and young guitarist Bob (Derwood) Andrews, took to the stage as headliners at The Roxy club, Covent Garden. It wasn't all plain sailing though, and four years...
2020-06-262h 05
Banned BiographiesThe Damned Review/Generation X PreviewWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to quickly cover some of the reaction to The Tale of The Damned (Damned Damned) episode, give some shout-outs and to let you know that the next episode will be about Generation X and its lead singer Billy Idol, who went on to become a massive success as a solo artist in his own right. I can't wait for you to hear it, it should be with you this coming Friday, 26th June 2020.
So, make sure you subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from, tell all your friends...
2020-06-2206 min
Banned BiographiesThe Tale of The Damned (Damned Damned)While the Sex Pistols are claimed with spearheading the punk movement in the UK, with Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious as its poster boys, and later The Clash took punk rock in a more diverse musical direction, there was one band quietly racking up a string of ‘firsts’: First UK punk rock band to release a single; first UK punk rock band to release a full-length album; first UK punk rock band to tour America; and the first UK punk rock band to split up and then reunite - MANY times.
This band is also still performing live...
2020-05-291h 21
Banned BiographiesSex Pistols Review/The Damned PreviewWelcome back to Banned Biographies, I'm back to cover some of the reaction to The Sex Pistols Story, give some shout-outs, pose some possible changes to the format that I'd like to hear back from you about, and finally, to let you know that the next episode will focus on The Damned. Can't wait for you to hear it, it should be with you this coming Friday, May 29th 2020.
So, make sure you subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from, tell all your friends to do the same, leave a rating and review, but most...
2020-05-2510 min
Banned BiographiesThe Sex Pistols StoryThe 1970s was a turbulent time in the UK what with a national energy crisis, a financial crash, strikes leading to the three-day-week, runaway inflation and record unemployment figures. Was it any wonder then that people felt disenfranchised, frustrated and nihilistic?
Out of this bubbling tension exploded a band that epitomised the national feeling. The Sex Pistols single-handedly invented the punk genre both in terms of sound and aesthetics, and in just a few short years - and amazingly, only one album - shook the foundations of the establishment and inspired countless young people who felt like th...
2020-04-241h 33
Banned BiographiesBanned Biographies PreviewIn this teaser for Band Biographies, a brand new podcast documentary series charting the careers of some of the most notorious bands ever to grace the world's stages, I tell you a bit about myself and why I wanted to start this series. The first episode, which will drop in a few days, will focus on the lives and careers of the members of - as well as some of the key people around - the original, iconic Sex Pistols. So, make sure you subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from and tell all your friends to...
2020-04-2007 min