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Sports Debate: A monthly podcast where academic experts debate the hot topics in sports news.
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A monthly podcast with academic experts debating the hot topics in sports news. Dr John P. Mills (Host) is joined by two co-hosts from Prof. Nelson Cortes, Dr Fergus Guppy, Dr Daniel March, Dr Alejandro González De Agüero, Dr Eion Murray, Matthew Shaw MSc, Henry Titly-Wall Msc, Jay Matthams MSc, and Tristan Mayglothling MSc to discuss the hottest topics in the sports news. Visit our website for more information or to ask a question: https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate
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A comedy series that goes behind the scenes of the most popular fictional sport radio station in the country - Totalsport FM. Starring Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew & Helen Cripps Featuring cameos from: Alan Davies, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Lou Sanders, Ben Bailey-Smith, Rick Edwards, Ivo Graham, Lucy Beaumont & Phil Wang and many more Created by Tayo Popoola for Furious Styles Productions Written by Rhys James & Mark G Smith Directed by Mark G Smith Engineered, produced and ...
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QueenPod: The Queen Podcast is your official one-stop shop for everything related to the world's greatest rock band. Joined by comedians and Queen superfans John Robins and Sooz Kempner, host Rohan Acharya and Queen archivist and documentarian Simon Lupton will take you through all of Queen, track by track, album by album, listening along to the tunes and analyzing them (well, at least talking about how awesome they are). We'll also have news and stories about the band, fan questions and que ...
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We wrap up series 4 with some great listener emails and reflections on our Red Dwarf journey so far. We also look ahead to series 5... Plus: will Fergus humble John with his surprise quiz? And we give you a special musical treat... SO WHAT IS IT? Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at …
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Tom Salinsky is our special guest to talk about his two volume book, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series. Packed with history, trivia and insights, it's a comprehensive companion to the show across all media. Volume 1 covers the original BBC series and is due to be released on 30th August 2024. Have a listen to this week's ep to find out how much …
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Hear more from Andrew O’Neill and Bethany Black. As we drift through deep space towards series five, this is the third in a short series featuring extras from our series four guests. Andrew O’Neill talks about how much fans will forgive, misquoting music, and metalheads in Red Dwarf. Bethany Black shares some juicy TV insider knowledge, unexpected …
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Exclusive extra content from Tom Neenan and Alice Fraser, to bridge the gap between series four and five. This is the second in a short series featuring more from our series four guests. Tom Neenan brings his brilliant brain to bear on continuity, the later series, Barbara Bellini, the Justice Field, Nicholas Ball, space mumps, and… just how clever…
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Before we launch into series five, enjoy some more from Matt Kirshen and Garrett Millerick. This is the first in a short series of specials featuring extra content from our great series four guests. Matt Kirshen muses on the difference between US and UK comedy – specifically TV scheduling, stand-ups, stunt casting, sitcom scuzziness, and science. G…
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Top comedian, writer and actor Bethany Black was the first kid in her school to get into Red Dwarf. She spread the word and soon everyone was into it. So, you can expect a lifetime of wisdom and enthusiasm! We have an interesting chat about how the show relates to the Alternative Comedy movement and other sitcoms of the time. Bethany reveals how he…
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23 - "Dimension Jump" with Andrew O'Neill
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Andrew O’Neill knows the exact date they got into Red Dwarf, telling us “it was exactly ‘me’ flavoured”. Surely we can all relate? And, refreshingly, they’re a proper fan of the Dave era episodes! Andrew is very insightful on why the show is perfect for young people… and metalheads. Series 4 episode 5, Dimension Jump, raises some interesting questi…
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The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (don’t worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Alice’s mind. Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, …
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Smashing comedian and lead writer of The Mash Report, Tom Neenan brings his giant comedy brain to bear on Red Dwarf. Unsurprisingly for such a seasoned comedy writer, he is super insightful on the special ingredients that make Red Dwarf so great - from its vivid nature, to Grant and Naylor’s knack for smuggling in psychology. Plus: the lessons kids…
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Acclaimed standup Garrett Millerick came to Red Dwarf aged 11, with series 6. He quickly became an obsessive collector of the VHS collections, falling in love with both classic ‘eras’ (series 1-2 and series 3-6). He even had an Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers t-shirt custom printed. As we unravel series 4 episode 2, DNA, Garrett reveals an intere…
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Not just a globetrotting standup who shot to fame in the US on Last Comic Standing, Matt Kirshen is also a TV comedy writer, with credits including Arrested Development and The Jim Jeffries Show. So, no surprise he’s full of insights into the crafty magic of Red Dwarf. Matt’s particularly thoughtful about the factors that make British and American …
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Which amazing comedians do we have for you in series 4? When’s it launching? And what are our hopes and dreams for the newly announced 2025 Red Dwarf miniseries? All these questions are answered in this series 4 preview. Plus: some brilliant listener emails on all sorts of stuff – from pottery, saxophones and adolescent tears, to the answer you’ve …
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It’s our second selection of choice off-cuts from series 3. Find out what else the wonderful Jonno and the incredible Dulcé Sloan had to say about the greatest British sci-fi sitcom of all time. Plus: listener emails about swearing and hidden lyrics in the Red Dwarf theme tune. SO WHAT IS IT? Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwa…
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Keep yourself warm between series with this selection of juicy off-cuts from recent episodes. Find out what Vix Layton, Kirsty Newton, Nick Doody and Tom Price said that you didn’t get to hear before. Plus: a listener shares a tale of youthful fandom cringe. SO WHAT IS IT? Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci…
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Is it ok to have dubious, slightly tyrannical oil-state owners of your club, if it means winning a league cup? Des and Lisa don't think so, although the majority of Totalsport’s callers, like Billy (Alan Davies) don’t seem to mind. Elsewhere, controversial motivator Alexei Gold (Tom Stourton) is invited onto the station to plug his new, dubious, pr…
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18 - "The Last Day" with Dulcé Sloan
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That’s right. Dulcé Sloan off The Daily Show is a lifelong Red Dwarf fan! She and her family have loved the show since she was a kid, when it first aired in the USA on PBS. Dulcé has great insights all over the place - from why the US remake was doomed to fail, to the genius of Backwards. Which member of the crew did she have a crush on? Is continu…
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Is mental health in sport actually important, or is it just trendy to say so? When a sports reporter joins the show to plug his new book and pushes the importance of player welfare, Des and Lisa expose his hypocrisy, and remind him of his on-air bullying from a previous show. Meanwhile, ex-pro Eddie Miller promotes his campaign to help footballers …
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Jonno is here and he’s geeking out! He’s never missed a Gazpacho Soup Day, and we’re talking comprehensive rankings of eps and seasons. As a TV comedy writer and member of powerhouse sketch trio Sheeps, his fandom has evolved along with his experience as a crafter of comedy. Expect insights into what the show tells us about what’s wrong with Rimmer…
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Lisa ( Lolly Adefope) and Des ( Fergus Craig) address the issue of equality in football, although judging by some of the calls coming in, there’s still a long way to go. Bobby (Ben Bailey-Smith) suggests making it more like Love Island, Derek (Ed Gamble) explains why only the male body can be perfect for football, and Jordan Young ( Tom Rosenthal) …
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Red Dwarf changed Tom Price’s comedy DNA. The multitalented actor, radio presenter and podcaster shares his fan story - from being Talky Toaster at school, to bonding with his future wife over their shared love of the show, all the way to what happened when Tom did studio warm-up for a Dave-era Red Dwarf taping. His insights are plentiful, especial…
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Totalsport FM attempts to modernise its output further, as station manager Jan(Helen Cripps) tells Des (Fergus Craig) that he is being replaced for today’s show by an AI robot called Beebo, who will sit in alongside Lisa (Lolly Adefope). Things go awry when Beebo’s machine learning sees him echoing the views of the station’s listeners and his popul…
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15 - "Polymorph" with Kirsty Newton & Nick Doody
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Ep 15 - POLYMORPH It’s our first ever two guest spectacular! Musical comedy virtuoso Kirsty Newton and phenomenal standup Nick Doody are joyful company as they share their love of Red Dwarf - from the mighty theme tune’s spacey vibes, to taking comfort in the company of misfits. You’ll find out which one of them has a groinal socket. And Kirsty and…
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EP2 - Transfers Lisa (Lolly Adefope) and Des (Fergus Craig) prepare themselves for the transfer window SLAMMING SHUT, by inviting self-styled transfer guru Simon Steel (Edward Easton) onto Totalsport FM. Tired of his made-up rumours, the hosts take it upon themselves to set him up and prove he is talking nonsense. Elsewhere, caller Billy (James Aca…
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Craig Charles called Will Duggan a “wazzock” on BBC radio - in this ep, he tells us why! Will came to Red Dwarf at a random episode of series 8 (that’s not why Craig dissed him on 6 Music). Over several years, he caught episodes out of sequence, before finally learning the backstory of this “workplace sitcom that happens to be set 3 million years i…
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Dial F For Football - EP1: Changes Lisa ( Lolly Adefope) feels the pressure of her first day in the hot-seat alongside Des (Fergus Craig) on Totalsport FM’s most popular show, after her appointment angers the show’s legacy audience. Meanwhile an anonymous texter continually laments the departure of the man she has replaced. Starring: Lolly Adefope,…
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The brand new comedy going behind the scenes of the most popular fictional sport radio station in the country. Dial F For Football Starring Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew & Helen Cripps Written by Rhys James, directed by Mark G Smith Featuring cameos from: Alan Davies, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Lou Sanders, Ben Bailey-Smith, Rick Edw…
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Vix Leyton has waited years to be asked about Red Dwarf! She shares her journey as a fan - from growing up in a space opera loving household, to abusing her pre-standup day job by engineering a working lunch with Robert Llewellyn. Vix also muses on how Rimmer’s grown on her as she’s gotten older, and together we ponder whether the show’s lightness …
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Series 2 Wrap-up: The Lost Episode - "Dad"
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Before we get to series 3, we need to talk about what the smeg happens after Parallel Universe. We find a missing episode that would have dealt with Lister’s pregnancy. And a ‘story-so-far’ that’s the ‘story-so-fast’ you might not be able to take it in. So we’ve done the work for you. Get prepped for the next series and enjoy some brilliant listene…
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12 - "Parallel Universe" with Stuart Goldsmith
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Stuart Goldsmith hates Duane Dibbley. There’s your clickbait opener! In fact, the inventor of ‘comedians talking about comedy’ proves to be massively in love with classic Dwarf - and hugely insightful about its craft and appeal. He talks about the influence and resonance each character has had on him over the years. And gives an insider’s perspecti…
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Sarah Mills greets us with her own version of the Red Dwarf theme tune - and it’s the perfect start to an especially bantery ep. Sarah talks about not being a sci-fi fan, yet wishing she’d come up with the concept of Red Dwarf. She shares her enduring love for a classic ep from series 4. And she has a great take on why we enjoy spending time with R…
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Discover why improv comic and playwright David Reed is nostalgic for the days when series continuity wasn’t all that important. Hear his take on the boys from the Dwarf as characters from Winnie The Pooh. And shudder at the memory of David’s wife breaking Starbug. As we pull apart series 2 episode 4, Stasis Leak, David helps us celebrate the brilli…
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9 - "Thanks For The Memory" with Gemma Arrowsmith
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Acclaimed comedy writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith joins us, sporting an awesome Mugs Murphy t-shirt. Her combo of megafandom and top-tier scriptwriting insight makes for a wide-ranging, illuminating conversation – from Grant and Naylor assuming the viewer’s intelligence, through to how unlikely it is that a sitcom driven by relative unknowns would…
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8 - "Better Than Life" with John Robertson
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Human hurricane John Robertson talks about inspiring some of Norman Lovett’s standup, having a Twitter misunderstanding with Robert Llewelyn, Hattie Hayridge’s s**t stirring mate, and an embarrassing encounter with Chris Barrie. As we immerse ourselves in series 2 episode 2, the creator of live action videogame The Dark Room tells us why he would b…
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BAFTA-nominated film maker, author and comedian Nat Luurtsema explains why Rimmer really doesn’t deserve nice things. We talk grubby, grotty losers and reassuring lessons about growing up. You’ll also get to hear the moment Nat wins Red Dwarf. Analysing series 2 episode 1, Kryten, we discuss the theatrical roots of our favourite mechanoid’s name, t…
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Which awesome comedy guests will join us to celebrate series 2 of Red Dwarf? How’s our sacrilegious recasting game going? What do our listeners make of it all? And… The Muppets Take Red Dwarf! Please enjoy this pithy palette cleanser before series 2 kicks off. SO WHAT IS IT? Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest s…
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“The Nation’s Favourite Uncle”, comedy titan Nick Helm, closes our series 1 discussion. A massive collection of Red Dwarf t-shirts! Watching every episode four times a day! Turning the hell of teeth straightening appointments into the heaven of Red Dwarf video shopping! That’s all stuff we talk about! From the challenges of making two Rimmers work,…
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5 - 'Confidence & Paranoia' with Matt Blair
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Comedian, musician and podcaster Matt Blair joins us to chat about continuity (or lack thereof) in Red Dwarf, being hooked as a kid by its naughtiness… and what it was like when Matt shared a flat with Norman Lovett. Our amateur psychoanalysis of Rimmer continues, and we return to the burning question: is Lister cool? Chewing over series 1 episode …
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4 - 'Waiting for God' with Paul Foxcroft
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Paul Foxcroft is both a comedian and a renowned dungeon master. His experience leading epic fantasy games is perfect prep for exploring the lore of Red Dwarf’s feline civilisation. Interrogating series 1 episode 4, Waiting For God, we learn why Paul thinks Cat is a psycho. Why a book made of scents is a bad idea. And why it’s more cost effective to…
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Sooz Kempner joins us to dig into all manner of Red Dwarfery. Want to know if it has the perfect pilot? Why Chris Barrie should’ve been born American? And which series Sooz thinks has never been bettered? Then get listening to our chat about series 1 episode 3, Balance of Power. In a world exclusive, Sooz tells us about meeting the unsung hero who …
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Bec Hill shares her Red Dwarf journey: Manipulating the public library system to get hold of box sets. Reviving Duane Dibbley as a paper puppet. And doing stand-up comedy with her time travelling future self. That’s dedication. We cover all the important stuff about series 1 episode 2, ‘Future Echoes’, including: Kids’ spongy brains and the Theory …
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Welcome to the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. Guy Kelly is our wonderfully warm and witty guest for series 1 episode 1, The End. You’ll find out why he was terrified the first time he watched Red Dwarf. Where the stains on his novelisations come from. And how it feels to gig with Norman Lovett…
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Trailer for Better Than Life: a podcast for fans of beloved sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf - and fans of comedy in general. In each instalment we interview a funny person about why they love Red Dwarf, and then we do a deep dive into a classic episode. Series 1 features interviews with Nick Helm, Bec Hill, Sooz Kempner, Paul Foxcroft, Matt Blair and Guy K…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 44 - Ro's Fantasy Set List
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We're taking a break from the real life and heading for fantasy this week as we tackle a Queen Fantasy Set List! Ro presents Simon his set list for a Queen gig you won't see anywhere else, full of interesting ideas and controversial strategies #pql Want to experience Ro's Queen gig? Check out our Spotify playlist for Ro's Fantasy Set List, though w…
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We don't have time for no monkeybusiness on this week's pod (okay, maybe a little) as we take a look at Mr. Bad Guy! Simon & Ro sit down to chat all about Freddie Mercury's first solo album, analysing the big tracks, discussing the context of the album's creation and evaluating its success as we look back on it from 2023. Don't go chasing rainbows,…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 42 - Flash Gordon Side B ft. Michael Legge
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Long live Flash! We continue our deep dive into Flash Gordon this week, as Michael Legge returns to join Simon & Ro to chat about Side B of Queen's bonkers soundtrack album, from the Planet of the Tree Men to the one and only Hero! #pql Follow Queenpod on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thequeenpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thequ…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 41 - Flash Gordon Side A ft. Michael Legge
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Gordon's Alive?! We're returning to our journey through Queen's studio albums this week, taking a look at Side A of the band's spectacular soundtrack album Flash Gordon! Simon & Ro are joined by comedian and Flash mega fan Michael Legge to talk all about the first 8 tracks of the album, as well as the album's unique position amongst the rest of the…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 40 - The Smile File ft. Chris Smith
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We're returning to the Smile years this week as Simon & Ro are joined by Smile's keyboardist, Chris Smith! Chris, who now has his own band the CJ Smith Band and has written a book called The Smile File, is full of wonderful stories and amazing tales from his time at Ealing College with Freddie and Smile. #pql Follow Queenpod on social media Faceboo…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 39 - Queen: The Greatest Live ft. Fergus March
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This week Simon & Ro are joined by Fergus March aka. Producer Giles! Giles talks about his work with Simon on Queen The Greatest Live which evolves into a broader chat about what it's like to work with the legends that are Brian & Roger. Full of wonderful stories, insightful analysis and of course plenty of Queen Played Loud #pql Follow Queenpod on…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 38 - The Queen Extravaganza
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This week Simon & Ro are going deep on The Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band! We chat all about their latest, incredible tour and what makes the band unique as a tribute act. Plus, we have some exclusive interviews with all the members of the band that you can't hear anywhere else! #pql Follow Queenpod on social media Facebook: ht…
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QUEENPOD EPISODE 37 - The Miracle Sessions ft. Greg Brooks
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Author and Queen archivist Greg Brooks returns to the Queenpod this week for an in-depth chat about the amazing Miracle Collectors Edition box set released last year! Greg talks to Ro & Simon all about what goes into putting these incredible box sets together, as well as the brand new and rearranged Queen tracks that appear on the collection. #pql …
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