Best Musicreviews Podcasts (2023)

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 328 Where's Joe Now - Underground bunkers at Coleshill House 1:02:12

12m ago1:02:12

1:02:12

We're back talking to WW2 Historian Andrew Chatterton who first came on the pod in August 2023 to tell David & Joe all about Britains secret defences. This time he takes Joe on a fascinating field trip to Coleshill House, HQ for the Auxiliary Units. It was here the secret resistance learnt how to assasinate people and blow things up. Andrew shows t…

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 327 Barry Hearn - Specialist Guest 1:03:01

1h ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Barry Hearn, sport promoter and founder of Matchroom Sport is having trouble getting on the zoom call ! David tells Barry he used to be scared of him when he was 12. Barry tells them stories about boxing greats Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno but admits he was shite at boxing himself. Joe asks what the perfect night would look like as a boxing promoter.…

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep326 Usual Drivel - Not one but two Chrissy songs 39:20

6h ago39:20

39:20

In today's ep we play not one but two Christmas songs we've written for the festive season. David reads out all the names of the Patrons who recorded lyrics for the backing vocals. David & Joe realise they wouldn't cope well without their wives so they call them in to tell them they love them. Petra & Naomi are a bit bemused. David reads out some c…

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Epic Footnote Productions

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Favorite Albums of 2023 | Epic Footnote Productions 1:14:34

3h ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2023, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions. Want to buy some exclusive Epic Footnote merch, or listen to our episodes on another streaming platform? Visit https://linktr.ee/…

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Notes From An Artist

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A Conversation with Rock Legend / Actor / SiriusXM Personality Michael Des Barres 45:31

1d ago45:31

45:31

Famed rocker, actor, and SiriusXM personality Michael Des Barres discusses his new Wicked Cool Records single "Soul Shake" and the many highs and lows of his amazing career. A Conversation with Michael Des Barres PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Shitty Song of the Week

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2023 Qualifier Round 2 1:53:33

1h ago1:53:33

1:53:33

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Strong Songs

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Phish, Evanescence, and a Taylor Swift Dispute 59:03

7d ago59:03

59:03

It's time for another mailbag episode, as Kirk takes on questions about Evanescence piano, Kelis bells, and counting in songs by Phish, Vessels, Ten Years After, and Kishi Bashi. All that, and a friendly dispute about a Taylor Swift song. "Milkshake" by Neptunes/Kelis from Tasty, 2003 "Going Under" by Evanescence from Fallen, 2003 Joe Lovono plays …

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 325: Battle Of The Chatabands - Round 2 1:05:06

2h ago1:05:06

1:05:06

It's the 2nd round in the Battle of The Chatabands when David, Joe and music producer Steve Baker score three songs out of 10. David is feeling really uncomfortable in his role as a music reviewer. Steve kicks off by telling Joe that Roachford is playing in Brighton. They listen to each song in turn giving their opinion on each one. Joe thinks the …

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 324: Anna Williamson & Luisa Zissman (LuAnna) - Guests 1:28:54

10h ago1:28:54

1:28:54

When two pods collide, Luisa Zissman (The Apprentice) & Anna Williams (Celebs go Dating) have brought some high energy from LuAnna podcast. Luisa has been putting her Christmas tree up and tells them about her daughters trip to the dentist. Anna is using an AI Assistant but professes to being a tech dinosaur. They tell the lads about booking the Lo…

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 323: Utter Drivel - Choccies, going on Off Menu Live & the Postman 49:09

1d ago49:09

49:09

Joe & David are eating chocolates for breakfast. David asks Joe if he's been surfing on the board he bought him and suggests sending it back if he hasn't. Joe's a guest on Off Menu Live and they discuss how Joe's feeling about it. They plan doing a 'Where's Joe Now' style recording before the show. David wants to watch Joe from the sidelines as he …

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Shitty Song of the Week

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2023 Loser Qualifier Round 2 1:17:43

2d ago1:17:43

1:17:43

It's that time of year again where we give some losers another chance at the title. Which two will move on to compete in the qualifier?

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The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast

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Episode 0101 - Van Morrison's Tupelo Honey (Part 2) 1:58:53

3d ago1:58:53

1:58:53

Part 2 of Tupelo Honey.By Chris Karson

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 322: Andy Goldstein - Regular Guest 1:17:37

14d ago1:17:37

1:17:37

It's the first after dark episode which gets off to a miserable start. Andy is drinking whiskey, David has man flu and Joe is in a bad mood after playing badly at five-aside. By the end of the pod they are all laughing and happy again. David and Joe can't believe that Andy is best freinds with Robbie Williams and want to know all about his house, i…

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 321: Simon Price 'Curepedia' - Guest 1:14:17

14d ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Today's specialist guest is Simon Price, a music journalist who has written a very thick A-Z book about The Cure. David's in his element. Joe's feeling a bit anxious as he doesn't know anything about The Cure but has prepared a quiz. David shows Simon his Cure memorabilia and Joe feels left out. He asks Simon if he likes Roachford. They talk about …

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Chatabix

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S9 Ep 320: Utter Drivel - Feeling grateful & Joe's surprise delivery 47:23

10d ago47:23

47:23

Joe talks about what it was like being on the Chris Moyles radio show and how busy he has been promoting his book. David is feeling positive and is grateful they are podcasters and the pod is doing well. He has a feeling that this ep will be in the top 50. David has arranged a surprise present for Joe which arrives in the middle of the recording. I…

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Notes From An Artist

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Author Jesse Rifkin Discusses This Must Be The Place: Music Community and Vanished Spaces in New York City 48:23

16d ago48:23

48:23

Author Jesse Rifkin joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his new book THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: MUSIC COMMUNITY AND VANISHED SPACES IN NEW YORK CITY: A Fascinating History that examines how real estate, gentrification, community and the highs and lows of New York City itself shaped the city’s music scenes from folk to house …

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Shitty Song of the Week

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Lost Episode: Vennu Malesh vs Roo'Ra 45:12

14d ago45:12

45:12

We want to give you something special while we get ready for the qualifier rounds and SSOTY, so we thought we'd give you a lost episode! You've heard me talk about it for a year or so, now you get to hear it! The only episode Red didn't want to put out. This is the last time we did an international music episode where I brought a group of crying Ko…

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Epic Footnote Productions

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Dolly Parton, “Rockstar” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions 40:07

11d ago40:07

40:07

When Dolly Parton got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, she promised to record a “rock” album to justify her inclusion. Well, not only did she make good on her word by recording a mix of cover songs and originals for an album aptly titled “Rockstar,” but also enlisted a stacked lineup of guests to duet with (including Paul McCartney, El…

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Strong Songs

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Strong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-aloo 1:04:03

13d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

The electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton. FEATURED/DISCUSSED: "Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodma…

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Chatabix

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Battle of the Chatabands - round 1 57:26

20d ago57:26

57:26

The first round of Battle Of The Chatabands - Joe & David have teamed up with music producer Steve Baker for an exciting new mini- series. They've asked for unpublished bands / songwriters to send songs to Chatabix and have chosen three at random to play live on the pod. One of the bands will get chosen to go through to the grand final at the end o…

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Chatabix

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Natasia Demetriou - Guest 1:31:14

23d ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Comedy actress Natasia Demitriou (What We Do In The Shadows & Stath Let's Flats) comes on the pod to give us a good talking to. Tash helps pin point why some of Chatabix makes absolutely no sense and suggests we at least number the eps. She calls David & Joe the Del Boy & Rodney of podding and highlights exactly what eps don't work telling them the…

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Notes From An Artist

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Notes From An Artist AARP Commercial 3:29

22d ago3:29

3:29

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli expound the virtues of AARP!By David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Chatabix

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Usual Drivel - Weetabix & Black Adder impersonations 40:38

23d ago40:38

40:38

Joe does a shout out for his mum who wants a Chatabix mug and they talk about nice sounding surnames. David opens a package that he got from Weetabix. They are not really sure why they got sent a hamper of fourteen different types of weetabix but hope it's one step closer to getting a sponsorship deal. Joe is feeling his age at his 5 aside football…

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Notes From An Artist

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A Classic Sofa Story 5:03

22d ago5:03

5:03

Host Tom Semioli tells the tale of Classic Sofa - artists extraordinaire in the pantheon of furniture craftsmanship. Prompted by co-host David C. Gross, Tom sought out Blake Anding and what was deemed impossible by antiques dealers, collectors, and co-op superintendents in the Bronx and Manhattan, became reality - all thanks to Classic Sofa.…

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Shitty Song of the Week

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Stryper Vs Pretty Boy Floyd 56:41

24d ago56:41

56:41

We got one final entry before SSOTY season begins and Myster Magenta joins us to go through some hair metal. Can a love for Jesus beat pedophilic love? You get to decide between: Stryper: Honestly vs Pretty Boy Floyd: I Wanna Be With You

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Epic Footnote Productions

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Guns N’ Roses’ Sporadic Singles - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions 1:10:01

18d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Hearing new music from Guns N’ Roses “should” be exciting. But does Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan opting to sporadically release singles instead of an actual album of new music dampen the experience? And does the fact that those singles - 2021’s “ABSURD” and “Hard Skool,” along with 2023’s “Perhaps” and “The General” - are merely re-workings of…

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Chatabix

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Joe Goes Surfing: A damp squib 47:11

28d ago47:11

47:11

Joe's struggles to finish the surfing saga as it's been too long and he can't recreate the life changing moment when he was surfing in California. They quickly move on to how a bookcase stuffed full of books makes you feel intelligent. Joe's bookcase is cluttered with untidy books much to David's disgust. They talk about what it's like to retire an…

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Chatabix

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Iain Stirling: Celeb Chataguest 1:18:26

28d ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Comedian Iain Stirling is in his home studio which David & Joe are very excited about as this is where he records Love Island. Before they settle down Iain has to sort out his burrito delivery. They talk about ordering food in the day time. Joe asks Iain if he's ever had hemorrhoids. Iain thinks David is ripped, they discuss weight gain and Joe's c…

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Chatabix

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Usual Drivel: Joe's book & one Bean. 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Extra drivel today as we are joined by comedian and illustrator Henry Paker. He has a brilliant brain and is one of the Beans from the Three Bean Salad podcast. Henry did the illustrations for Joe's book 'My Autobiograpy' and is here to talk about what it was like making the book with Joe. However instead of talking about the book they reminisce ab…

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Shitty Song of the Week

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Adonis Vs Humpbakk Chunk 55:56

27d ago55:56

55:56

This week things get interesting as a child goes head to head with an amorphous blob to see which is worse. A song with literally no thought put into it by a possible special needs person, or a bitchy sex anthem by the last person you'd expect. Jodie B joins the show to help us figure this out, but you get to decide between: Adonis: My Man vs Humpb…

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The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast

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Episode 0101 - Van Morrison's Tupelo Honey (Part 1) 58:35

1M ago58:35

58:35

In episode number 101 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, host Chris Karson is joined by CRABA Sophomore guest host and self-professed millennial Devin Doyle! In Part 1 of the Tupelo Honey assignment, much time is spent on the actual history of Tupelo's honey industry (which as it turns out isn't very big). Still there is some music to talk…

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Notes From An Artist

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A Conversation with Joe Cocker biographer Mark Bego and Teresa Knox of The Church Studio 47:05

25d ago47:05

47:05

Mark Bego ( Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson) and Teresa Knox of The Church Studio in Tulsa join hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the celebrity biographer's latest book "Joe Cocker: With A LOT Of Help From His Friends" (Yorkshire Publishing). Cocker's relationship with Leon Russell, founder of The Church Studio, was a major factor in…

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Strong Songs

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The Music of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Kirk wasn't expecting to make a full-length episode about the music of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but then he played the game. And here we are. Picking up on 2022's deep-dive in the music of the Zelda series, this episode takes a deep dive into the score of the new game, covering the many ways it builds on the past and charts a new …

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Epic Footnote Productions

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The Beatles, “Now And Then” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions 20:39

27d ago20:39

20:39

The Beatles have unleashed the biggest surprise of 2023: a new song. So does "Now And Then" live up to the Fab Four's incredible legacy, or should the surviving members have left this John Lennon demo (which was initially deemed unusable but brought back to life thanks in part to Peter Jackson’s AI technology) in the vault? Find out what Matt and Z…

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Chatabix

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Joe Goes Surfing - about to ride the first wave (part 3) 36:00

1M ago36:00

36:00

We're back in SoCal and Joe's yet to stand on the surfboard. In today's ep Joe has his wetsuit on and begins the lesson on the beach. After putting their boards on a flat bit of sand the instructor Mark demo's how to jump up. Then it's Joe's go. David's draws parallels with how he felt about playing Cricket. Joe get's told to ping up to his knees, …

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Chatabix

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Surprise Guest - Who can it be ? 1:12:54

1M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Todays guest is a special surprise for Joe. It's someone he's wanted to talk to after watching a tv show. When the guest arrives Joe doesn't recognise them at first as they look very different from how they looked at the end of the TV Show. When the penny drops Joe get overexcited and flaps his arms around. He;s possibly more excited than when Roac…

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Notes From An Artist

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The History of Weather Report Part 4 with Author Curt Bianchi: The Victor Bailey Years 36:37

1M ago36:37

36:37

Hosts, bassists, and Weather Report fanatics David C. Gross & Tom Semioli discuss the history of Weather Report in a four-part series with Curt Bianchi – author of Elegant People: The History of The Band Weather Report. Part Four covers the final years with bassist Victor Bailey wherein the band moves away from experimental and pop jazz to world mu…

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