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ROCK PODCASTS & AUDIO FICTION. FIERY VOICES in a FLESHY IRISH AURALIA.
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Written and performed by Adrian Byrne & Michael Taylor.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 15 - 1987
Feb 800:58:46Tap to summarizeThe latest episode of Moshtalgia belches back to 1987, the year hard rock and heavy metal hit fever pitch, hairspray clouds thickened, and the east coast of Ireland's teenage metallers were fiddling with cassette decks and robbing Kerrang! Hosts Taylor and Bourney ditch the usual deep-dive into one album for a special 10-song showdown: five tracks each that defined the year for them. A demented, unhinged ramble packed with snark, nostalgia, vulgar asides, self-roasting, and those signature twin-mic facts delivered with full harmonised wailing and complaining. Best served with beer, a black-toothed grin, and zero fucks. The lads kick off by painting 1987 as the perfect shhtorm: bigger riffs, bigger egos, bigger shoulder pads, and pricier tapes! Metallica's Master of Puppets still echoed, Bon Jovi rode the Slippery When Wet tsunami, Whitesnake made old Davey Coverdale the sex symbol du jour, and July dropped the double bombs of Guns N' Roses' raw, snotty Appetite for Destruction and Def Leppard's gleaming Hysteria. LPs crept to £9, CDs terrified wallets at £13.99, and Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show kept Irish kids connected, if the weather and transmitter permitted. Gigs under a fiver, cider a quid, Walkman batteries the biggest worry. Spandex, eyeliner, biker boots, the whole lot. The chaps reminisce about meeting in secondary school, '86 into '87, in art class mixing "stupid lads" with brainboxes, and how their friendship sparked the podcast decades later. Emotional? Briefly. Then straight to vulgar banter about hand-related Pamelas and relationships shorter than their 39-year bromance. Just can’t get rid of each other. Taylor's picks lead off with Savatage's ‘Hall of the Mountain King.’ He recalls hearing it on a taped Friday Rock Show in a damp cellar amid a Lego town. The theatrical prog-metal beast, original, not a Grieg cover, rebirthed Savatage after near-breakup. John Oliva's gravel-to-falsetto roar, Chris Oliva's shredding gallop, fantasy lyrics about a mad king in a timeless lair. Malcolm Dome's 5Ks in Kerrang!, Metal Hammer's 7/7. Taylor geeks out on its epic pivot to conceptual prog, bridging Maiden storytelling with Queen grandeur. Sad note: Chris's 1993 death in a drunk-driving accident. Bourney ribs him ("Yoda vibes?"), but the passion sells it as fantasy metal peak. Bourney counters with Suzanne Vega's ‘Luka,’ the jaunty-yet-devastating child-abuse narrative from Solitude Standing. It hit UK #23 but Ireland #11 ("a country full of abused lads"). Bourney ties it to radio plays in the car with his dad, among unspoken family tensions. Lyrics literal: bruises, excuses, "they only hit you until you start crying." Twist: Vega revealed in 2021 it drew from her own stepfather abuse. They riff on priests upstairs, poor families affording Lego as hush money, and the video kid later in The Sopranos. Bourney admits it stirred young social awareness amid Whitney and George Michael fluff. Taylor's second: Metallica's ‘Crash Course in Brain Surgery’ from the Garage Days Re-Revisited EP (August '87). A raw tribute post-Cliff Burton's tragic death, introducing Jason Newsted amid hazing (spit included). Cover of Budgie's 1971 proto-heavy rocker; short, cryptic, riff-heavy. Taylor details Budgie's influence, Burke Shelley's passing, Lars Ulrich's obsession. The EP: therapy after tragedy, underground soul amid Hysteria polish. Bourney: "My father used to love to say that... “Ya Little Budgie!”. Bourney's second: Pet Shop Boys' ‘Always on My Mind’ (Elvis cover, Christmas #1 '87). Camp, ironic, deadpan posh delivery over twinkling synths. Beat the Pogues' ‘Fairytale of New York.’ Taylor mocks the "big gay bar" feel; Bourney defends the emotional violation. Video: Neil in sexy funeral director coat, Chris sunglasses indoors. Accidental smash from an Elvis tribute special. Taylor's third: Joe Satriani's ‘Surfing with the Alien’ (the title track from the all-instrumental platinum-seller). The baldy shredder's sci-fi odyssey; chromatic riffs, whammy dives, happy-accident harmoniser dissonance. Influenced Vai, Hammett; taught in his basement. Taylor: "instrumental in launching our failed musician careers." Bourney quips about “condoms in pubic hair”. Bourney's third: T'Pau's ‘China in Your Hand.’ A seven-minute theatrical power ballad, Carol Decker's sky-cracking vocals, endless key changes. Inspired by a Frankenstein synopsis (sort of). #1 for five weeks. Bourney: slow-dance tongue attempts, Valkyrie hugs. They joke about her Klingon forehead and ridiculous endings among off-key wailing. Taylor's fourth: Manowar's ‘Blow Your Speakers’ from Fighting the World. Pompous power-metal defiance: crank it till hardware dies. Joey DeMaio's volume obsession, Orson Welles narration, loincloths, toxic masculinity. Taylor scared as a kid but still went on to buy bullet belts. Bourney: "sincere... no piss-take like Tenacious D." Bourney's fourth: Belinda Carlisle's ‘Heaven Is a Place on Earth.’ Pure joy bomb, #1 everywhere. Slight frame, big cheekbones on old Top of the Pops reruns. Bassline "ripped off" Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" (Desmond Child to blame for everything back then). Bourney: the dopamine hits, and he’d want it played at his funeral. Taylor's fifth (and final pop nod): Cutting Crew's ‘(I Just) Died in Your Arms.’ Slow-set trauma: first-kiss disaster, bitten lip, wrong name. Power ballad sheen, 830M+ streams. Bourney mocks the title's punctuation, and then guest Bruce Dickinson pops in from the pub next door to give his thruppence on the song’s ties to Iron Maiden keyboard stint of Tony Moore! Bourney's fifth: Curiosity Killed the Cat's ‘Down to Earth.’ Finally, the ‘Cat is in the Moshtalgia bag! It was them or B-list rock glamsters Cinderella. We’re hit by a slinky sophisti-pop groove with Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot's beret swagger, and a sax solo longer than relationships. #3 UK, robbed by re-released ‘Stand by Me.’ Yacht-rock vibes, Andy Warhol video ties. Band's short flameout: boy-band marketing, drugs, and one marches off to the forests of Thailand to become a Buddhist monk. They wrap with 1987 memories, and a thought of going back in a time-machine to their hometown, trapped in adult form but with their 13-year-old verbal retardation of the time, trying to chat up teenage obsessions, and in Taylor’s case, digitally molest an older girl who works in a pub… Dear oh dear. There’s a promise to excavate more 80s bodies in the future and that’s that! This is Moshtalgia. Purely absurd, snarky, heartfelt, vulgar. Just let it rock. 🤘🍺
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Sinners
Nov 300:57:59Tap to summarizeSeptember 1992. Come taste the chaotic, hormone-fuelled world of Rahrum's most delinquent teens in A&M’s audio romp that'll have your inner 15-year-old a-cackle. 'Sinners' follows the misadventures of Ace, Floyd, Porky, Percy, Tomty, Bubbles, and Vernon – a ragtag crew of schoolyard reprobates navigating post-Debs drama, surprise pregnancies, stolen cars, and one hell of a forbidden teacher-tryst that spirals into orgiastic absurdity. The plot kicks off with long-haired thug Zombie Doyle storming the wrong venue, mistaking a seedy strip club for a hotel and unloading his gun into the walls – only to befriend arms dealer Clovis Ginkle. Back at school, vengeful Principal Walshe schemes to flunk the lot, while Civics teacher Ms. Tobin turns a lesson on moral boundaries into a peep show with confiscated porn. Cue museum trips with nipple-fixated statues, crude banter about “burying the length,” and Percy's girlfriend Jenn dropping a baby bomb, as she calves in the back of a hot-wired Toyota during a high-speed getaway. I bet you can’t wait to hear Floyd's explosive breakup with cheating Linda (complete with a bee-sting tongue-sucking excuse that's just pure Linda), and the gang's crash-landing at Tobin's house for wine-fuelled debauchery that'd make Caligula want a videotape. Fr. Daithi mistakes Floyd for a "beautiful young lady," a shotgun-wielding dad chases the boys with his rabid dog Bully, and a conspiracy evolves involving a corrupt priest, bumbling principal, and springing sonorous psycho Lilo McGregor, ready to bump off the crew and seize Porky's bar. There's trips across the fields of Knockrath, down the R755, Clara Lara way, up through the Croneybyrne woods, and into Garryduff, all in one extraordinary night... Quips fly thick and fast – from Tomty's Kerry drawl dropping snarky asides to Bubbles' perpetual giggles amid the mayhem. Violent twists amp the stakes: slaps, sideswipes, rock-hurling vandalism, and shotguns that are not held back in anger. This feature-length audio adventure is jammers with full foley FX, it’s over-the-top, filled with afterbirth, betrayal, and bonkers brotherhood – American Pie meets Father Ted in a blender of bravado and bullets. Perfect for bus rides, bog breaks, or binging while avoiding adulthood. 🌟 We make audio adventures for your inner teen and adults who never quite made it out. We are the head boys with original strange stories. Feature-length, full FX, and showcasing new characters. FULL SHOWS to immerse your ears in audio heaven: https://aandm.podbean.com/ FULL VIDEOS with subtitles and the occassional weird visual surprise: https://www.youtube.com/@aandmaudio Over 100+ hours to digest. Sci-fi, historical and modern, we educate your aural orifice with comedy audio adventures and manic rock shows. Moshtalgia - A review of albums we loved growing up. Filled with twin microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, and uncomfortable revelations of teen, eh, fingering. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZUn9ZotEeoFyujt9YK0CRsaCDqHzQ8pw&si=CrlgWEr2ylZV_gvd The Friday Rock Show - a 2-hr rock show with music and stories! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZUn9ZotEeoHdlLm4AfGoqtgLq5Bz0R0K&si=cg6D74tLJ8mujIGO United Mutations and Panspermia - An original small town alien invasion series - 15 hours so far! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZUn9ZotEeoFx4sq4e3po7Uymgvi1WIZp&si=RoXn8y3KiKis56Py The Mental Holmes trilogy - Bunk off with Tomathy Wilson and Aubrey Holmes in 1922, 1923, 1924! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iRER0UsShB3R4OqBh8C0d Mount Pheasant - Teaching you about the gnarly old Richard Pheasant. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BfC33A8jo7W6HjPbpL0aO The awesome Frumpy Dumpster and Timefiddler epic tales: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XIkdlA5GT9xRML5CWd3jq See Timefiddler on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZUn9ZotEeoGpNsHRWr2HOy-I7jrhfA3K&si=EsEYXH3QzopfB1x6 And when these Rahrum boys finally made it to college: U.C.L.S: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PgARdMZLDjwHHXk0BJXwm 👉 So do your homework! Listen to A&M. A&M live in splendid isolation. Unchained to script, record, create and make our shows for the sheer love of it. In the backwoods of the Irish countryside, away from the outside world, since 1987. Passing on our shows by hand or by taping our midnight broadcasts, you could hear us. From cassettes, to CDs, to minidiscs, from local radio stations, state radio stations to online global stations, we're always making new stories and shows available. Y’never know where we’d pop up. Untouched by outside events and trends, unmoved by all the shite around us, we develop new ideas, new plots and new ways to make us laugh. If you like that idea, then you just might appreciate us. As real as it can be. Farts and all. Join us. @aandaudio #aandm #audioadventure #audiofilm © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 14 - 1984
Jul 1300:56:30Tap to summarizeFire up the Oberheim OB-Xa and OB-8, strap on the ’58 Gibson, and finger your Frankenstrat, as we’re heading off the rails on a crazy train to Van Halen’s Valhalla! Dive bouffant-first into the neon-soaked, synth-driven, spandex-clad world of Van Halen’s ‘1984’ with Episode 14 of Moshtalgia! Join bungling hosts, Taylor and Bourney, two narky metallers from Ireland’s east coast, emerging from their teenage Neanderthal caves, barely 11 years old when 1984 dropped in January 1984, to relive the album that shifted 17 million and soundtracked a sonic youth. A rollicky, wine-fuelled schoolbus back to 1984, where two soggy-cornflake-eating kids raced home from school in Ireland’s ‘Multi-channel land,’ to catch Bosco on RTÉ, followed by ITV’s and BBC’s legendary lineup of Dangermouse, He-Man, Rod Hull, Chocky, Blue Peter, Grange Hill, and even Emmerdale Farm with Amos Brayley’s legendary sideburns. But the real magic happened when the radio dial hit the UK’s BBC Radio One at 10pm, where Tommy Vance unleashed Van Halen’s 1984 on the Friday Rock Show, igniting young imaginations with unfathomably blistery riffs and David Lee Roth’s preeny swagger. Oo-ooh! In this episode, Taylor and Bourney crack open ‘1984’ track by track, wincing at Roth’s made-up lyrics and marvelling at Eddie Van Halen’s genius in his 5150 studio along with he and brother Alex's prodigious talent for booze. Eddie was some man for the taps. He had good taps. From the iconic parpy synths of ‘Jump’ to the boundary-pushing arse-cheek of ‘Hot for Teacher’ (Bourney’s still got it bad for his secondary school religion teacher, Ms. Tubin, and might need a quick loo break mid-show), the lads dissect the album’s cultural impact with snark, absurdity, and twin-mic facts. Expect vivid anecdotes of Star Wars, Seymour Diddy, orange corduroys, carpet-cut tank-tops, and the cigarette jar of the notorious Mr. 'Strawballs' Egan. Oh, and a school robbery? Yeah, there was that too. Riffing through the hallowed pages of Kerrang! magazine, Taylor and Bourney channel the spirit of rock scribes like Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Dave Dickson, and Howard Johnson, while giving a bone to Krusher Joule’s dog, Bullseye. They’ll spar over teenage bemusement, roast their metal heroes (would you let Dave Lee Roth crash at your place with you and the missus?), and revel in the hedonistic scuttered chaos that birthed '1984'. Taylor’s uncanny Michael McDonald impressions - Doobie-Doobie-doo! - add a gob of Yacht rock snot, while resident riffer Pat “The Fingerer” Shaughnessy lays down some fine fat, freckled guitar segues straight from Annamoe. Moshtalgia isn’t just two mates yapping about their long-haired, heavy metal days. It’s a delirious, curated, gorgeous-sounding day trip to the 80s, packed with squirming stories, analogue anecdotes, and antsy accusations. From misheard lyrics to metal mistakes, this podcast is a black-toothed grin at the music that parted us from our pocket money and shaped our souls. So grab a beer, lie back, and join Taylor and Bourney as they raise a rusty scalpel to Van Halen’s masterpiece, just before the studio vacuum cleaner roars to life. Get it in to ya! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 13 - Poison
Jun 23, 202500:59:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to Moshtalgia, where we crank the volume to eleven and dive headfirst into the hairspray-hazed, leather-clad chaos of Poison, the glam rock reprobates who set the 1980s ablaze! Taylor and Bourney guide you on this raucous ride through the band that wasn’t just a sound but a full-on, glitter-dusted lifestyle. Best served with a cold one, a smirk, and a side of unapologetic swagger, let’s rip the shrink wrap off these vintage songs and get stuck in! From the backwoods of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where they first strutted as Paris, to the neon-soaked Sunset Strip, Poison clawed their way into the heart of the glam metal scene. Our hosts unleash a torrent of twin-mic truth, painting a picture of those wild early days. A time machine to when rock ‘n’ roll was a deliciously dirty deed. No Poison party is complete without the fist-pumping, heart-thumping anthems. Slice through 'Talk Dirty to Me,' 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn,' and 'Unskinny Bop' with a sonic switchblade into the stories, the riffs, and the ridiculousness behind these bangers. Remember slow-dancing to that power ballad with sweaty palms and a mullet tickling your neck? Yeah, we’re there, and we’re naming names—mostly our own. Naturally it wasn’t all glitter and glory. The drug-fueled meltdowns, the revolving door of bandmates, and CC DeVille’s spectacular implosions. With blistering banter and a few choice jabs, we dissect the controversies that nearly derailed the band and the raw, messy humanity beneath the eyeliner. Through it all, Poison’s legacy burns bright. These glam gods didn’t just survive the shifting sands of music; they strutted through them, still packing arenas and winning over new fans with that same cocky grin. We salute their staying power, their ability to keep the party going while the world moved on. It’s a testament to the magic of those spandex-soaked days. Armed with our resident riffer, Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy, and hot takes plundered from the hallowed pages of Kerrang!, we resurrect the spirit of 1980s rock radio with Tommy Vance’s gravelly growl and Malcolm Dome’s ink-stained wit. We even channel the band’s own voices through our own larynxes, dishing out misheard lyrics, metal mistakes, and enough madness to make your headbangin’ heart burst. This isn’t just a Poison retrospective—it’s a love letter to the glam rock era, a middle-finger to maturity, and a full-throated scream of 'Nartin’ But a Good Time!” Whether you’re a die-hard devotee with a faded Poison tattoo or a curious newbie wondering what all the fuss is about, Moshtalgia’s got you covered. So grab your air guitar, tousle that hair, and tune in for a delirious day trip to the past with a black-toothed grin. Just let us rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #poison #glammetal #original © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 12 - Tiffany vs Kylie
Dec 25, 202400:56:22Tap to summarizeIt's a duel, Tiffany vs Kylie, 6 songs each in a battle of the bints. Chunky jumper vs curly chipmunk. Full-length subtitled awesome videocast here - https://youtu.be/xH_aMzprZ34?si=soTSRi6qC_vxZ-Pt For Taylor and Bourney, growing up in Ireland in the late '80s was heavy on musical exploration and teenage crushes. The soundtrack to these formative years was rock and metal, but for a brief hormonal moment it was defined by two pop minstrels of the day. In our latest Moshtalgia episode, we rock over to pop, taking a wistful, pining, bag-squeezing, look back to the era of Kylie Minogue and Tiffany, two pint-sized stars who captured the hearts of a million bedroom-bound loons. Kylie Minogue, the corkscrew blonde from Melbourne, Australia, burst onto the scene with her infectious hit 'I Should Be So Lucky.' It was a time when the UK pop charts were dominated by Stock, Aitken, & Waterman with their PWL studios' jangly synth beats and brain-worm choruses, and Kylie was at the forefront, charming audiences with her girl-next-door appeal and undeniable talent. On the other side of the pop ocean was Tiffany, the young auburn-haired singer from California. With her smash hit 'I Think We're Alone Now,' and touring US shopping centres, Tiffany quickly became a household name. Her music, filled with youthful exuberance and catchy melodies, resonated with teens everywhere. For us, Tiffany and Kylie represent the quintessential teenage pop crush, a fantasy figure to admire from afar. We debate the debut and follow-up albums of these two pop queens, selecting the songs that impacted us. We reminisce about the days of vinyl, cassette, when music was a tangible experience, and pop stars were larger than life for us 15-year-olds. Also, Paul Gombatuna takes us 'Ahind the Music' with a two-part in-depth look at the arrival of Kylie and Tiffany into mainstream consciousness. It's a jaunt down the backside of history where the "past was the future and the present as it was, was unrecognisable." Being 15, Tiffany and Kylie were to become entangled in our personal stories of teenage love and heartbreak. Here it is in all its uncomfortable, purgated glory So, join us, as we awkwardly celebrate our musical and physical memories of Kylie Minogue and Tiffany. Whether you're reliving your own teenage years or discovering these pop legends for the first time, this episode is a popstalgic take worth tripping on, eh, a trip worth taking. Listen now and let the music take you back to a time of innocence, crushes, and unforgettable songs. Sniff! @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 11 - ACDC - Back in Black
Jul 27, 202400:53:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of Moshtalgia, where we take a nostalgic dive into the albums that shaped our youth. This time, we revisit the monumental 'Back in Black' by AC/DC. Join us as we channel our 15-year-old selves, reminiscing about double entendres and dumbass riffs, and celebrate the legacy of one of rock's greatest albums. There's the usual bevvy of bad impersonations, chronic roaring and singing, and a skewering of the 1980s hard rock albums that made us who were are, all with complete hardcoded subtitles. Released on 25 July 1980, 'Back in Black' followed the tragic loss of Bon Scott and marked a new era for AC/DC with Brian Johnson at the helm. We explore the album's creation, recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, where producer Mutt Lang faced unexpected challenges, including a centipede bite. We also delve into the rich tapestry of 1980, a year that saw the release of other iconic albums like Black Sabbath's 'Heaven and Hell,' Iron Maiden's debut, and Motorhead's 'Ace of Spades.' From the highs of Liverpool winning the Football League to the lows of local crime waves in Wicklow, Ireland, we paint a vivid picture of the era. Our journey through 'Back in Black' covers each track, from the ominous bells of 'Hells Bells' to the anthemic 'You Shook Me All Night Long.' We discuss the lyrical genius and raw energy that made this album a timeless classic, selling an estimated 50 million copies and cementing AC/DC's place in rock history. Tune in to hear our take on the album's standout moments, the band's resilience in the face of tragedy, and the cultural impact of 'Back in Black.' Whether you're a Brian Johnson fan or a Bon Scott loyalist, this episode offers something for every AC/DC aficionado. Chapters: - Introduction to 'Back in Black' - The Year 1980 in Rock - Recording at Compass Point Studios - Track-by-Track Analysis - Legacy and Cultural Impact - Personal Anecdotes and Memories - Conclusion and Final Thoughts So, grab your denim jacket, turn up the volume, and join us as we pay tribute to one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Rock and roll ain't noise pollution – it's a way of life. Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money. Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop. Offering our heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out. Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is. Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure. Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s. Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 10 - Christmas Special
Jan 2, 202400:50:06Tap to summarizeThis is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. As the scent of cinnamon and pine fills the air, there's nothing quite like the discomfort of Christmas music to truly unhinge the festive spirit. In our latest podcast episode, we unwrap the tinsel-covered tales of Christmas past, revisiting some of the most iconic holiday tunes that have become as much a part of our celebrations as the tree itself. From the nonsense of The Darkness's 'Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)' to the heartsquirming Moshtalgia of Wham's 'Last Christmas,' each song carries a story, a memory, and a magic that's undeniably Christmas. We delve deep into the making of these tracks, the artists who brought them to life, and the legacies they've created. But it's not all jingle bells and choir carols. Our episode takes a turn down memory lane, exploring the poignant narratives behind songs like 'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues and the raucous cheer of Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody.' We discuss the impact of these songs on our holiday traditions and why they continue to resonate year after year. As you deck the halls and trim yer tree, let our podcast be the soundtrack to your festive preparations. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the silly season and maybe even discover the stories behind the Christmas classics you thought you knew. Pour yourself a glass of Eggnog, settle in snug by the fire, and tune in to our Christmas Special – it's an audio gift that keeps on giving. So, what makes a Christmas song endure the test of time? Is it the melody that echoes through the shopping centre speakers, the lyrics that tug at our heartstrings, or the artists whose songs have become synonymous with the festive season? Find out in this episode, filled with laughter, insights, and a touch of alcholic yuletide cheer. There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back. Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money. It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more. Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves. Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop. Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out. Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day. Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is. Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure. Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s. Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original Full-length video here: https://youtu.be/S5ovV7JnuhI?si=mt0Owmyg1Ngjga2i © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 09 - Metallica - The Black Album
Jan 2, 202400:59:03Tap to summarizeThis is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. As the tightly riffed strains of 'Enter Sandman' filled the airwaves in August of 1991, a generation of teenagers found a voice that echoed their own angst and dreams. On today's episode of our podcast, we plunge into the depths of Metallica's seminal work, the Black Album, a record that not only defined an era but also shaped the lives of two young men growing up on Ireland's east coast. Through the lens of our mightly Moshtalgia, we dissect the album track by track, uncovering the layers of raw energy and emotion that have cemented its place in rock history. From the hefty plodder 'Sad But True' to the soul-stirring get-yer-lighter-out ballad 'Nothing Else Matters,' we explore the evolution of Metallica's sound and the tenacity of producer Bob Rock. But this episode isn't just about the music. It's a tapestry woven with the threads of our personal stories, the trials of adolescence, and the bittersweet memories of secondary school. We share anecdotes of creeping into school grounds, the nervous anticipation of exam results, and the camaraderie of listening to this groundbreaking album with friends. Join us as we take you back to a time when music wasn't just background noise but the soundtrack to our lives. We'll laugh, we'll debate, and we might even shed a tear as we revisit the days when the Black Album reigned supreme. Tune in and let the power of Metallica's magnum opus transport you back to your teenage years, no matter where you grew up. There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back. Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money. It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more. Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves. Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop. Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out. Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day. Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is. Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure. Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s. Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original Full-length subtitled video here: https://youtu.be/6zfkCW6aB2A?si=j-irHX_Z_YRH4qJg © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 08 - Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls
Jan 2, 202401:04:19Tap to summarizeThis is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Step into Taylor and Bourney's metal time machine as we revisit one of the most flared-nostril albums of the 80s: Mötley Crüe's 'Girls, Girls, Girls'. Our latest podcast episode is a deep dive into the hedonistic world of a band that defined an era with their wild antics and unapologetically simple sound. With over 4 million copies sold, 'Girls, Girls, Girls' skyrocketed to the top of the charts and became a staple for the Sunset Strip. But what's the real story behind the songs? From the adrenaline-fuelled title track to the syrupy 'You're All I Need', we explore the music, the myths, and the men behind the piss-stained mascara madness. We'll take you behind the scenes of the album's creation, recorded at studios One on One in Los Angeles and Conway in Hollywood. Hear about producer Tom Werman's influence, the band's struggles with addiction, and the wild lifestyle that nearly ended it all. But it's not just about the chaos. We delve into the craftsmanship of hits like 'Wild Side' and the infamous 'Girls, Girls, Girls', examining the lack of lyrical depth and missing musical mastery that often gets necessarily overshadowed by the band's notorious image. There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back. Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money. It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more. Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves. Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop. Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out. Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day. Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is. Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure. Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s. Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original Full-length subtitled video here: https://youtu.be/Y2Ybk-Y1DYg?si=RT6s_XQnw7Y_AA2t © Copyright A&M.
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Moshtalgia - Episode 07 - Saxon - Crusader
Jan 1, 202401:04:44Tap to summarizeThis is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Saxon's 'Crusader' was released in 1984, an album that not only didn't define the band's career but also left a delible mark on the hearts of metal fans across the globe. In our latest podcast episode, we strap on our bullet belts and dive deep into the tight leather trousers of this Marmite album. 'Crusader' was the follow-up to Saxon's 'Power and the Glory,' and it quickly rose to become their biggest-selling album. Recorded at the renowned Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, it reached number 18 on the UK album charts and charted in the US Billboard Albums at 174. But what made this album resonate with so few? Our episode explores the wayward production by Kevin Beamish, whose previous works with REO Speedwagon hinted at the commercial sound Saxon was aiming for. We discuss the band's desire to crack the American market and how this ambition influenced the direction of 'Crusader.' Yet, as came the commercial sheen, the album contained less raw energy that captured the essence of Saxon's sound. Throughout the episode, we dissect each track, from the anthemic title track "Crusader" to the soft rock single 'Sailing to America.' We share stories from the recording studio, insights from the band members, and the reception from fans and critics alike. The episode is packed with Moshtalgia, laughter, and a fair share of headscratching moments. Whether you're a lifelong Saxon fan or a newcomer to their oeuvre, our podcast episode offers something for everyone. Join us as we relive the power and the potential glory of 'Crusader,' and discover why this album still rankles the metal community today. Tune in, turn 'er up, and let the Moshtalgia wash over you like the greasy riffs of Saxon's metallery. There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back. Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money. It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more. Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves. Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop. Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out. Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day. Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is. Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure. Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s. Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast. @aandmstudios1987 #moshtalgia #aandm #original Full-length subtitled video here: https://youtu.be/0Q2pQTXmVlw?si=smWuO2ikVFhojMNg © Copyright A&M.
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