Best Adam Hanley Podcasts (2024)

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KID CONGO POWERS - Anything to Say 48:23

6M ago48:23

48:23

This week on Oh! Brother, the legendary Kid Congo Powers graces us with stories of The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Fall, The Gun Club and a few others. They also discuss the mystery of the "Hit The North" music video and some of Kid's memories of and relationship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TIM PRESLEY - Northern Soul 56:51

6M ago56:51

56:51

On this week's episode of Oh! Brother, Paul and Steve welcome Tim Presley, song writer, painter and all round good Dude. They discuss beards, Manchester manners, Tim's many musical projects and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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JOHN COOPER CLARKE - Truth Lies Within 53:16

7M ago53:16

53:16

Episode 3 of Series 4 sees Paul welcome the inimitable John Cooper Clarke to Oh! Brother. Unfortunately Steve couldn't make it this week, but he will be back with us in 2 weeks time. Paul and John talk their way through stories from John's career, his interactions with The Fall, his love of Elvis and even find time for a bit of a sing song. We're r…

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PHIL JONES - He Was The Manager 1:07:14

8M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Phil Jones joins the guys this week. Amongst others, the guys discuss The Beautiful South, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, The Knives, Joy Division, New Order, REM and they even find time to discuss The Fall. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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PAT NEVIN - Kicker Conspiracy 1:16:02

8M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The guys are back for Series 4 of Oh! Brother. To kick off the new series, we welcome Pat Nevin, former Scottish footballer, turned journalist, broadcaster, author and DJ. The guys discuss Pat's career, attempts to broaden footballers' musical tastes, John Peel, Norman Whiteside and a whole bunch more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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KEVIN CUMMINS - Telling Stories - Live from Walthamstow 1:08:42

1+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Recorded in front of a live audience at Walthamstow Trades Hall, Paul and Steve are joined by legendary photographer Kevin Cummins. Having worked with The Fall and Mark E. Smith on many occasions, as well as Joy Division, The Smiths and Manchester City (the club, not a band), the guys discuss fax machines, vague directions and the glamourous world …

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TIM BURGESS - Dressed All In White Like... 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

The inimitable Tim Burgess joins Steve and Paul for a chat about all things Fall, all things Album Party and all things else. Thanks to Tim for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us today, hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MATT GOODY & JONATHAN GANLEY - His Face Rings A Bell 1:15:09

1+ y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

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JOHN ROBB - The North Will Rise Again 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Happy New Year and welcome back to Oh! Brother. Our first episode of 2023 sees us welcome John Robb onto the show. Amongst the topics discussed, a guide on how to make your own bass, how to lose your own bass, and nostalgia has tainted the sacking of Rome. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rollin’ Dannyno 57:35

1+ y ago57:35

57:35

To celebrate the holiday season, it's a festive Q&A this week on Oh! Brother, chaired by the inimitable dannyno, Fall expert and enthusiast. The guys try their best to answer questions about events they were definitely present at, and have even written about, and in some cases, actually remember. Merry Christmas from all of us at Oh! Brother. Hoste…

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DAVE HASLAM - I'm A Potential DJ 1:12:51

1+ y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

The one and only Dave Haslam joins our hosts for todays instalment of Oh! Brother. The guys discuss Little Peter Street, some club called The Hacienda and Paul finds time to slag off festivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DANNY KELLY - The Very Famous Sports Reporter Is Talking 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

This week on the show, broadcaster Danny Kelly joins Messrs Hanley to discuss The Fall. They swap stories of Mark, the difficulties of placing the band in culture and the internet's one selling point, bringing Fall fans together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MARCIA SCHOFIELD - Anecdotes and Antidotes in B# 1:02:41

1+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Episode 3 of this series sees Marcia Schofield join Steve and Paul. The former keyboardist and current doctor speaks about her time in The Fall, the infamous Hey! Luciani and we learn how a life of touring is like constantly going on holiday, without any of the fun of being on holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DAVID NOLAN - Detective Instinct 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

This week on Oh! Brother, Steve and Paul talk to David Nolan, author, producer and the man behind "I Swear I Was There". The guys talk about the famous night above (or below, if you're Steve) the Free Trade Hall, and the "Mark E Smith Impersonation League" is born. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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JAMES BROWN - Mere Pseud Mag Ed 1:14:10

1+ y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Series 3 of Oh! Brother brings with it a whole raft of exciting guests, starting principally with James Brown, music author and journalist. The gang talk about, among other things, the art of sneaking into gigs, the trick to getting band members to talk to you, and as a special treat, our Paul shows off his Scouse accent. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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MARC RILEY & CRAIG SCANLON - Live from the Old Folks Home 44:10

2y ago44:10

44:10

Coming to you live from a bustling Manchester ale house (if you couldn't tell), four of the Falls most influential members convene for a retrospective into their time in the band. With apologies to fans of high fidelity. And Geoff Travis. And Mike Finney for forgetting his surname. And Kelly's (the venue). Memory not guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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CLINT BOON - All Comes Together In The Fall 1:08:06

2y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

DJ, Composer and Inspiral, Clint Boon joins the brothers Hanley for this weeks show. The guys discuss the difference between collaborating with and being in The Fall, the main difference being an invite to Top of the Pops, but no one mention it to Steve. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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LUKE HAINES - Caravan Man 54:20

2y ago54:20

54:20

Luke Haines joins the brothers Hanley for this week's episode. Together the guys discuss all things Fall, and quite a lot not Fall, as is customary. A must-listen for any wrestling, ballet, Pope John Paul II or Status Quo fans. Fans of the Fall may also enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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CRAIG SCANLON - Craigness 1:19:19

2y ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Not for the first time, 3 members of the band The Fall met for a pint on a Friday lunchtime in Manchester. What sets this one apart is that someone had the good grace to record it. Paul, Steve and Craig sit down to discus their time together in the Fall and mainly argue about who wrote what. Despite not remembering when or where anything was writte…

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STEWART LEE - Content Provider 1:10:22

2y ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Recorded in person before his Snowflake/Tornado show in Salford earlier this year, Steve and Paul speak to legendary comedian, Fall fan and prolific forewordist, Stewart Lee. Topics include a gig at The Elephant Fayre, the art of making oneself a character and the surprising effectiveness of disinformation in Fall books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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TERRY CHRISTIAN - Words Of Expectation 1:00:34

2y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The venerable Terry Christian joins us this week for a discussion of The Fall, Mark's taste in music and we even find time to discuss the history of the colour orange. The hard hitting journalism reaches new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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STEVE ALBINI - Didn't We Deserve a Look at You the Way You Really Are 59:14

2y ago59:14

59:14

Steve Albini, musician and production engineer joins Messrs Hanley this week as the guys discuss The Fall and their impact stateside. Amongst other topics, public transport, band friendships and the concept of Get Back-ing make an appearance. If you're feeling so inclined, please give us a rating on Spotify or a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitt…

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STEVE PRINGLE - You Must Get Them All 1:00:14

2+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Live from Louder Than Words. In a special live episode, the Oh! Brother brothers speak to Steve Pringle, the man behind the Fall in Fives blog, radio show and the upcoming book, You Must Get Them All, a complete history of The Fall's recorded output. Not sure how they managed to find anything to talk about. Thanks to Louder Than Words for hosting u…

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ELENI POULOU - What about us? 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

43:12

In episode 2 of this season, Paul and Steve chat to Eleni Poulou, DJ, musician, and creative, who was a member of The Fall until 2016. The topics range from pets, eating habits and the beauties of collaborative song writing, as well as aniseed flavoured hangover inducers. Hope you enjoy! Oh, by the way, it's "bomb sniffing", not "bum sniffing" as P…

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JIM MOIR - Eat Y'rself Fitter 1:02:08

2+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

After a brief period of rest and recuperation, the engine room of post punk podcasting is back together, this week joined by artist, comedian and long time Fall fan, Jim Moir, or as he is perhaps better known, Vic Reeves. The guys discuss Peel session routines, British wildlife and the merits of offal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Oh! Brother Where Art Thou 32:45

2+ y ago32:45

32:45

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Oh! Brother. In a break from tradition, for this Christmas special we are joined by the elusive 1st and 4th Hanley brothers to give their side of the story. Season 2 will be streaming in the new year so make sure you subscribe and follow us on Twitter for an announcement soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Disinformation 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

40:05

To bring the series to a close, Paul and Steve delve into some listener questions and quickly conclude that they may not be the best placed to answer them, but they have a go anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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UNA BAINES - Tapping Feet to Formless Sound 47:02

3y ago47:02

47:02

Joining the brothers this week is Una Baines, founding member of The Fall and the Blue Orchids. She discusses how she met Mark, how the band came to be and "the worst sounding keyboard on record". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GRAHAM DUFF - The Duff Almanac 55:54

3y ago55:54

55:54

Graham Duff, writer, actor, and producer, joins the guys for this week's edition of Oh! Brother. They reminisce about gigs that became riots, riots that pretended to be gigs, and what it means to be Mark E. Smith's writing partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MARTIN BRAMAH - Futures and Pasts 48:35

3y ago48:35

48:35

Martin Bramah, one of the founding fathers of The Fall, joins the Hanleys on this week's episode. The guys cover Martin's multiple runs in the band. Please note, no Fall members were punched in the making of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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JOHN LECKIE - Definitive Gaze 56:59

3y ago56:59

56:59

Paul and Steve are this week joined by John Leckie, producer to the stars and The Fall. The guys recall working together and the legendary Abbey Road studio with the accuracy and attention to detail we have all come to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HENRY ROLLINS - The End Of Silence 56:49

3y ago56:49

56:49

Henry Rollins, of Black Flag and Rollins Band fame, joins the Hanleys on this weeks edition of Oh! Brother. The guys discuss meeting Mark and The Fall's impact in America, amongst the usual tales of gigs and studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SIMON WOLSTENCROFT - Ah yes, I remember it well 47:51

3y ago47:51

47:51

Episode 6 sees Paul and Steve joined by drummer and author Simon Wolstencroft, who played in The Fall with Steve for over 10 years. The guys discuss touring Australia, plays, ballets, and how a changing atmosphere shone through in the creative output of the band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BOB STANLEY AND TESSA NORTON - Sgt. Pepper’s Colognely Hearts Club Band 49:05

3y ago49:05

49:05

On the latest instalment of Oh Brother! Paul and Steve discuss all things Fall with Bob Stanley and Tessa Norton. They also discuss Excavate, Bob and Tessa's new Fall collection and a little sprinkling of the Glitter Band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ED BLANEY - Real Good Time Together 39:37

3y ago39:37

39:37

This week, Ed Blaney joins us for a chat. We cover touring, recording and writing as well as Ed's relationship with Mark. Throughout some of the highest and lowest periods of the Fall, Ed shares insight into what it took to keep a band like that on the rails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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KEIRON MELLING - New Facts Emerge? 46:53

3y ago46:53

46:53

This week the guys are joined by Keiron Melling, the last drummer in The Fall and the current drummer with Imperial Wax. Paul, Steve and Keiron discuss how the band managed to be consistent yet stay fresh over a 42 year period and the final chapter in the Fall story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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GRANT SHOWBIZ - Showbiz Whines, Minute Detail 1:13:50

3y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

This week, Paul and Steve are joined by legendary producer, Grant Showbiz. The guys discuss Gong, Here & Now, and the numerous Fall albums Grant had a hand in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I am the Eggman 53:59

3y ago53:59

53:59

Paul and Steve sit down and discuss the circumstances around Steve joining the band, his time in Staff 9 and his early interactions with the Fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.