Best Musicreviews Podcasts (2024)

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The Artistry of Laura Nyro with Charles Calello 47:57

2d ago47:57

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Send us a text Producer, arranger, and composer Charles Calello discusses his work with one of the 20th Century's most revered and influential artists, Laura Nyro, upon the release of the late singer-songwriter's comprehensive box set, Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995. The Artistry of Laura Nyro with Charles Calello Playlist…

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2nd Round Loser Qualifier 2024 1:24:09

1d ago1:24:09

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It's the most SHITTIEST time of the year!!!! It's Shitty Song of the Year season, and we're back with Round 2 of the 2024 Loser Qualifier!! Bobby (@50shadesBooshay) is back to help us go through 12 losers of our choosing and narrow them down to 3 to see who has 1 more shot at SSOTY!!

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S11 Ep 505 Vault Mondays: Joe's Music Library and Becoming A Model 32:37

20m ago32:37

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In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, we chat about technical difficulties, Ben Rufus Green, Joe's music library and turning Joe into a successful model. First posted on 23rd June 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https:/…

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"Barracuda" by Heart [Recast] 51:03

2h ago51:03

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It's time for the hardest rocking song ever written about sea life, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Heart's 1977 body-shaker "Barracuda." A deceptively complex song written around a deceptively straightforward riff, "Barracuda" opens the door for a discussion of the particulars of guitar tone, stompbox effects, the long history of the "galloping gro…

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Bonus Episode: Hangout with Jodie B. 49:37

3d ago49:37

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Red and Jodie seem to be spending a lot of time together lately, and you get to hear it!!

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S11 Ep 504 Vault Mondays: Learning Sea Shanties with Vyvyan Our Weatherman 45:12

3d ago45:12

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It's another wonderful show from our archive vaults. And in this one, first posted on 18th January 2022, Vyvyan joins us - and we sing! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.pa…

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Dave Gunning Returns 34:33

9d ago34:33

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Dave Gunning returns to The High Note Podcast to discuss his musical journey since we last spoke in 2019, including his success in environmental activism, new community initiatives, and his partnership with JP Cormier. You can listen to our first conversation from 2019 here. Time Stamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] Dave's return to Philadelph…

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Bonus Episode - The Dope Show: The Pafagaron Theorum 2:18:57

10d ago2:18:57

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Now that the main episodes are finished for the year, we thought we'd give you something different for the next couple of weeks. I got to hang out with Jodie B, Bobby Booshay from the 50 Shades of Booshay podcast and Kollin from the Trash Panda Podcast and just shoot the shit for a couple hours. We switch topics so many times it's hard to keep up. …

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S11 Ep 503 Vault Mondays: Impressions Competition and A Surprise Guest 30:49

10d ago30:49

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In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, we chat about the charts, listeners unsubscribing and Chatabix buses - then play an impressions games and introduce a surprise guest. First posted on 27th April 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chata…

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FaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City 48:04

11d ago48:04

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Send us a text FaithNYC PodFormance from Catalyst Records New York City Alternative rock reggae collective FaithNYC, led by singer, songwriter, poet, and bassist Felice Rosser joins Notes From An Artist Radio Podcasts hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli for live music and conversation in a unique experience aptly dubbed “PodFormance.” FaithNYC Pod…

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"Space Oddity" and "Starman" by David Bowie [Recast] 58:02

13d ago58:02

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Let the children lose it, let the children use it, and let all the children join in for Strong Songs! Kirk tackles a pair of classics by the great David Bowie: 1969's melancholy "Space Oddity" and 1972's triumphant "Starman." What goes up, as they say, must come down. Written by: David Bowie Albums: David Bowie (1969), The Rise and Fall of Ziggy St…

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Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock 1:05:26

17d ago1:05:26

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Send us a text Author Cristoph Dallach Discusses New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock Hosts/bassists, David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk all things "Kraut Rock" with Christoph Dalach author of an oral history out now on Faber & Faber Books. New Klang: The Definitive History of Kraut Rock Playlist…

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Michael Jackson Vs Baby Storme 1:12:49

18d ago1:12:49

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Welcome to the 2024 SSOTW Halloween Spooktacular!!! Red and Teresa go through some shitty Halloween music!!! Can a Spooky Dr Seuss about ghosts song beat a Dark Pop song about graveyards?? YOU be the JUDGE! Michael Jackson - Ghosts VS Baby Storme - The City is a Graveyard Vote via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, Discord OR under the episode des…

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S11 Ep 502 Vault Mondays: The Final Episode 33:12

17d ago33:12

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We might be on a short break until our new series begins - but the Vault Monday shows continue regardless! In this episode, first posted on 29th July 2021, we chat about bad thoughts, what presents to buy and we sing an improvised farewell song. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Tw…

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S11 Ep 501 Bonus Vault Episode: Guest - Richard Osman 1:24:38

21d ago1:24:38

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To finish your Chatabix week off in style, we bring you an extra episode from our back-catalogue vaults. And in this show, first posted on 16th November 2022, we’re joined by the brilliant genius Richard Osman, who chats mainly to David about the county of Sussex, whilst Joe watches iPlayer. Then they all turn their attention to gameshows and how t…

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S11 Ep 500 Series Finale: Listener’s Mailbag 9 25:32

22d ago25:32

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It’s our 500th show and the final episode of this series. So what better way to end things before we take a short break than with a Listener’s Mailbag! We kick things off with a message from someone very close to the pod about Joe’s domestic cleaning - which is all rather awkward for him. And it’s pretty uncomfortable for David too when Joe asks hi…

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S11 Ep 499: Patreon Swinger Stories 59:23

23d ago59:23

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After last week’s episode about swingers, David suggests they ask the Chatabix Patreons if any have swung and might be up for coming on the pod to chat about it. Much like last time, it’s a subject that makes Joe feel very uncomfortable - but he can’t quite explain to David exactly why. After failing to get to the bottom all that, they send out the…

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Mikel Rouse Discuses The World Got Away 57:59

24d ago57:59

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Send us a text Playwriter, actor, composer, and performance artist Mikel Rouse joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and autobiography The World Got Away Playlist Alert: Because "Dennis Cleavland: was never recorded outside of the live performance at Lincoln Center, it is not available through Tidal. SO...here…

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Johnny Depp Vs Will Smith 1:11:43

29d ago1:11:43

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This week, we've got Chris James on the show to go through some Disney music, for the first time EVER!!! Can a creepy, predatorial, song about pink, supple flesh beat an over-the-top, over produced, illuminati plant of a song? YOU be the JUDGE! Johnny Depp - Hello, Little Girl (from Into the Woods) VS Will Smith - Prince Ali (from live action Aladd…

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S11 Ep 498 Vault Mondays: David Pranks Joe 48:10

24d ago48:10

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To kick off the Chatabix week, each Monday we’re putting out an episode from the early days of the pod, as there’s plenty you might not have heard. Well, we have recorded about 12,000 episodes. Please excuse any dodgy sound quality as there was plenty of that back then - but we’re hoping you might find that all part of the charm. In this week’s epi…

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"Think" by Aretha Franklin [Recast] 59:33

29d ago59:33

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Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back to that time Aretha Franklin recorded one of her best songs. On this episode, Kirk dives into two different versions of Franklin's classic tune "Think." First it's the laid back groove and roomy mix of the 1968 original, then it's time to fast-forward 12 years for the juiced-up arrangement she reco…

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S11 Ep 497 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 8 34:22

1M ago34:22

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Just in time to kick off your weekend, it’s more treats from the Chatabix mailbag. This week, David and Joe read out messages about a Cliff Richard Blue Plaque, a Chatabix book club, the Totness market bakery, a recent dream about the pod, a song inspired by biscuits, sea-shanties, a potential new theme tune and a listener’s dance music track. It’s…

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S11 Ep 496: Life Hacks and 5 Year Plans 50:07

28d ago50:07

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After a quick brainstorm about what to talk about on today’s show, Joe and David decide to look at some life hacks. But after a promising start, they soon get board of the idea. So they scrap that and switch things up by David asking Joe what he’ll be doing in five years time - which sends Joe into a bit of a spin. So you can expect loads of slight…

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S11 Ep 495: Searching For Swingers 49:45

29d ago49:45

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After listening to an old Chatabix episode from a couple of years ago, David’s remembered his plan to track down some swingers to talk to on the pod. He and Joe quickly realise it might be quite a weird thing to do, but plough on with the idea nonetheless. Joe’s also pretty worried about the dark web, as he thinks they may have to use it for their …

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S11 Ep 494: Joe Goes to London 40:16

1M ago40:16

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Joe’s travelling up to London for some work and while he’s on the train, he Zooms David to record today’s episode. So, there’s lots of chat about trains, they both tell stories about weird passengers they’ve encountered, we all learn a bit about what ADR is and Joe tell’s David about a recent encounter with a litterer which got him properly worked …

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Oprah Winfrey Vs Michael Cera 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

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Red and Teresa are joined by Bobby, from the 50 Shades of Booshay Podcast to go through some Celebrity Music!!! Can a run-on sentence in musical form, sprinkled with a hint of "I really don't wanna do this" beat a lazy, no effort song that was probably recorded in a basement Oprah Winfrey - Run On VS Michael Cera - Steady Now Follow Bobby on⁠ Twitt…

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S11 Ep 493 Vault Mondays: Joe Takes An IQ Test 31:46

1M ago31:46

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Another one straight from the vaults - and this time we’re chatting about the quote on Joe's bedroom wall, the charts and Joe takes an IQ test First posted 8th June 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatab…

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S11 Ep 492 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 7 34:05

1M ago34:05

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More mailbag, more of your emails - and this week’s selection includes a request for a personalised birthday message, a repot of a kissing Joe, advice on buying a narrowboat, recollections from a holiday in Majorca, information on old TV prop storage, a lovely listener jingle and some momories from a listeners old raving days. Thanks for all your m…

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S11 Ep 491: The Secret Housework Quiz 54:31

1M ago54:31

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After some chat about Spotify playlists and whether they’re starting to looking old, Joe asks David if he’s had any progress with his plans to become a house-husband. Which naturally leads them onto discussing housework in general and just how much of it they actually do? To get to the bottom of things, they come up with a nifty little quiz to find…

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S11 Ep 490: Old Christmas Promos and Quipping Less 37:51

1M ago37:51

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It’s a right old mixed bag of chat on today’s show - all very Chatabixy! So, after starting off with David playing some old BBC Christmas promos from the 80’s, the conversation moves onto feeling nostalgic (or not), location film sets in Devon and Brighton, David losing another tooth, feeling weird about people knowing where you live, a few message…

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S11 Ep 489: David Home Alone and Doing Housework 54:21

1M ago54:21

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To kick off today’s show, Joe tells David that he’s started drawing using his iPad, which he’s really loving and has almost finished his first picture. Also, as they’ve both been ill for the past week, they compare notes on all that. Then it’s onto the main topic of the episode - David’s week alone at home without Naomi, taking full responsibility …

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Christopher Cross Vs Rupert Holmes 1:11:43

1M ago1:11:43

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Red and Teresa are joined once again by The Duchess of NJ, Kate to go through some Yacht Rock!! Can one of the kings of Yacht Rock, with a literal song about a boat, beat a really pretentious and creepy song about "getting away?"... or mixed drinks?? YOU be the JUDGE!! Christopher Cross - Sailing VS Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Fol…

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S11 Ep 488 Vault Mondays: Wearing Makeup and Teenage Songs 29:46

1M ago29:46

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In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, first posted on 30th March 2021 (and our second ever episode), David and Joe talk about wearing make up and terrible teenage songs. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.…

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Rediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

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Kirk talks with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn about the endless world of Stevie Wonder. Morris and Gwynn are host and producer, respectively, of the brilliant new six-part podcast series The Wonder of Stevie. Check out Josh Gwynn's terrific pop culture podcast Back Issue, Wesley Morris's culture podcast Still Processing, and Morris' essential writin…

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S3 Ep 487 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 6 37:54

1M ago37:54

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This week’s mail (i.e. emails sent into us over the past 3 years) includes messages about gut-barging, painting canal barges, a missing goat, talking about teeth and a most unfortunate cycling injury. Plus, in a Mailbag first, we speak to the actual Joe Wilkinson whose email we read out last week. What a lovely Chatabiscuit! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX…

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