Best Backwater Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep4 1:18:04

2h ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Hey Blankers!! Welcome to some more fabulous bonus material, recorded with love by the boys to see you through the next few days. Fresh off the back of recording the USA episode, the boys start as usual in the frequently strange and often disturbing location that is......Del's mind. They linger there just long enough before heading off into the sun…

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S3E10: Junk in the trunk 1:14:10

1h ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Dr. Ze, Boris and M8 have no choice but to flee the Angel they came to save. With the help of a fast car, the legacy code, and Thespa’s militia, they brace for the impact to come… Both from the loose Angel, and the leagues of synthetic deserters- desperate for the refuge of a less violent world. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Rich…

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Robbie Burt 1:49:02

12d ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Super fun show joined in the studio by Robbie Burtelow AKA Robbie Burt. Outstanding young country/americana artist from the St. Louis area. We chat and play some songs from his 2023 EP, then Robbie did a few in the studio for us, including a debut called "God's Time". Plus a visit from Jesse - King Theodore Records.…

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Adam Wilson...Bummy...Justin Hickerson 1:53:52

14d ago1:53:52

1:53:52

The remarkably talented Adam Wilson back in the studio after a long hiatus. Well worth the wait. We got a few from Adam, played a couple new ones from Bummy and Justin closed the show with a few of his own wonderful songs. Fun show.By Mike Hagan

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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES....the U.S.A. 1:18:11

16d ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Howdy Blankers! Another episode looms large and with it comes another new subject. This time around the boys are discussing the whopper that is....the good ol' US of A! They begin with some amazing facts regarding this vast land and some of the strange laws that occur within it. The boys then try to whittle down an enormous trove of songs related t…

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Down Side Up 1:53:31

21d ago1:53:31

1:53:31

Outstanding live performance from Jefferson City rockers, Down Side Up. I mean killer. Plus a visit from Hooten Hallers vocalist and guitarist, John Randall and our good friend, Justin Hickerson. Huge thank you to Dylan McCord for his sound magic.By Mike Hagan

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S3E09: From Pod to Bod! 1:29:56

24d ago1:29:56

1:29:56

The Doctor Ze , Boris and M8 otherwise known as PUMP BOIS are in some deep danger, how deep? try behind enemy lines deep. But they must go deeper if they are to find and free M8s angel. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art…

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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep3 58:08

25d ago58:08

58:08

What's the frequency Blankers? Hello and welcome to some more fabulous bonus material - the boys recorded this for you lot fresh off the back of their recent episode about Animals. They start in the usual place (which is the very dark mind of Del) before heading into a wonderful game of the Jim vs Phil vs Del Challenge. We know that this would be n…

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Jeff Arrigo 1:55:41

28d ago1:55:41

1:55:41

Pledge drive show with live performances from Jeff Arrigo and Noah Spaeder, AKA The Jeff and Noah Collective. Plus new music from Rocket Kirchner and Secular Era.By Mike Hagan

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BONUS | SideArm Offcuts 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

It's a special time, it's time for us to chow down on some OFFCUTS, all the tasty lil morsels that didn't make it into the main episode are now here, for your ear pleasure. And if you wanna hear more of this and all of our other Patreon exclusive content then check us out on Patreon. There is even a FREE 7 day trial if you would just like a taste. …

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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES.…Animals 1:46:08

1M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Welcome friends! It’s time for another episode of your favourite podcast and it’s a good one! Jim, Del & Phil continue with the new single topic format and this week they tackle the mighty and extensive subject of Animals! Everyone loves animals. Everyone loves a good fact. So what better way to kick things off than with some fun facts about our fr…

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Various Artists 1:56:12

1M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Fun show with music from John Galbraith, The Tri-County Liquidators, Telepathy Club, Jeff Arrigo, Rae Fitzgerald and our own Kind Kurt.By Mike Hagan

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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep2 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Hey Blankers! Well, the bonus material just keeps coming so you’re blessed with all your favourite extra bits and bobs such as a Dive into the Mind of Del, the Jim vs Phil vs Del Challenge and a deep old rummage in the Letters & Emails bag. Don’t forget that these will be released every other week to help fill the void in your lives between the mai…

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Zawata 1:54:54

2M ago1:54:54

1:54:54

Crazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.By Mike Hagan

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S3E08: Thats a lot, Robin! 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Cleo has been taken aboard the ship for scientific testing, but it doesnt seem like this will be easy, for Cleo or the crew. But whos that in the shadows? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by Drew Ambiance sound support…

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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES....One Hit Wonders 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Jim, Del & Phil return for the 2nd episode proper of the latest series and their shiny new format - in this instalment they explore the phenomenon of the one hit wonder. They take a deep dive through the decades and select a few true one hit wonders (now forever to be known simply as OHW). This of course involves a little sing song here & there. Do…

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The Park 1:55:01

2M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Rockin' show with an outstanding performance by The Park. We also had music in the studio from Drew Baxter and Alex Fincher, Dick Johnson and Dylan McCord. Awesome music from everyone. Oh, and Compass Columbia's Tony Lotven stopped by, too!!!By Mike Hagan

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Rich Westmill and the Leghounds 1:53:02

2M ago1:53:02

1:53:02

Had a blast with the Jeff, Nate and Andy, AKA, Rich Westmill and the Leghounds. Great live performance and a fun conversation. Plus a visit from Daniel Harkins, a professional mycologist and friend from KC who owns and operates Cultured Cultures. We talk shrooms for a few minutes.By Mike Hagan

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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep 1 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Howdy Blankers! With the change in format that accompanied the release of Season 4, the boys have gathered together for a top level pow-wow and decided to gift you some extra content every other week. It's essentially a Greatest Hits of all your favourite sections of drivel that you know & love. There's a Dive into the Mind of Dellow, the Jim vs Ph…

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Daniel Elixir...John Heller 1:55:51

3M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

A couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.By Mike Hagan

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S3E07: She the queen and we the sorry people 1:22:15

3M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Bortis and Margo have infiltrated the Biolife stronghold, leaving Cleo and Fron in the jungle behind them. Struggling to find a way after them, Cleo and Fron turn to old tactics. It wasn’t that long ago that a party split punished the Bastards- what tidings will it bring today? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cl…

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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES....Adverts 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Whoop! Whoop! Whoop! Rejoice dear Blankers for the boys are back!! Jim, Del & Phil return with their 4th series and....a brand new format! Having previously examined and analysed every year from 1980 through to 2009 they're changing tack and this time around each episode will be dedicated and focused on a single subject. The boys will still look at…

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Backwater 1:55:56

3M ago1:55:56

1:55:56

Real fun show with live music from Backwater. Tilden Sullins also stopped by and shared a new song with us. Plus a live one from Sam D'Agostino and a lovely poem from Ann Wright. We all celebrated 4/20 in style.By Mike Hagan

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S3E06: PUMP BOIS 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

M8, Ze and Boris have found their way to Garcia station, and with the help from an old friend Thespa they now know how to get to the synth side to find their lost Angel. But to do that they will need to rely on Brawn, not brains. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Z…

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Dream Squeeze, John Randall, Kurt and Memphis 1:54:46

4M ago1:54:46

1:54:46

Fun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.By Mike Hagan

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S3E05: Thrifting 1:16:39

4M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

M8, Ze and Boris arrive on Garcia station. But the station, its changed, and the gang are looking for a lost angel . So in order to do that they are first gonna have to find the local warlord. Thespa. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matth…

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Lucky 1:55:01

4M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Amazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly, Adventure Hat, The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.…

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Pledge Drive Party 1:56:14

4M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Real fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson, Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.…

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S3E04: Rig, Its a quiet place 2:09:50

4M ago2:09:50

2:09:50

It’s leap year on Earth, and that means one thing- Tay and Dan are putting on TURTLENECKS. Trevor and R.E.E.S.E. continue their hunt for Dr. Ze and Boris, when they hit a spot of engine trouble. Find out what becomes of them as Tay and Dan co-DM the DM for the first time ever in a special one time glimpse into Trevor’s Travels! He’s on a journey, a…

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S3E03: All systems Margo 1:27:06

5M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

Margo and Cleo head out to thwart the galactic company Biolife once more, but halfway there they are con-fronn-ted with stowaways. Now the crew must navigate a jungle planet to discover if Margo's worst fears are true. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…

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1989! Joe Cocker's Shit Soup Roulette (Part 2) 1:27:52

5M ago1:27:52

1:27:52

Welcome one and all to part 2 of the 1989 episode and the boys begin it with a look at the huge list of TV shows that are fondly remembered by them all. They then go through their top 3 films from the year as well as the albums before the lads dip a final finger or 2 into the 'Letters & Emails' bag. As a parting gift from this series, we're giving …

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1989! Beat Down Your Boner (Part 1) 1:20:46

5M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

The boys are here to talk us through (the 1st half of) the final year of the 80s and it's a classic! Del starts things off with the oddities that are percolating through his head before an absolute peach of a game of Jim vs Phil Vs Del. Jim & Phil then take us through the actual news from way back in 1989 before the Letters & Emails bag is ripped w…

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S3E02: Patching things up 1:15:55

6M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Cleo is back on Diaus, Old friends Bortus and Fronn are waiting for the return of their great leader, But how will they take her new look? and is CapTown ready for Cleo's return? - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by D…

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Hardy But Hardly 1:53:37

6M ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Wonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly. We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz, Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear, Blake Gardner, Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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Ty Toomsen and The Twang City Smokers 1:44:20

6M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Super fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.…

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1988! Tequila Mockingbird (Part 2) 1:16:10

6M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

We're back with Part 2 of the 1988 episode and your fearless trio dive straight into their favourite films of the year - this time around there's some similarity in the Top 3s. The music of the year is a different kettle of fish and a full blown argument almost erupts between Del & Phil when the former criticises an REM song which Phil valiantly tr…

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Secular Era 1:52:30

6M ago1:52:30

1:52:30

Cool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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1988! Del's Chute Flute (Part 1) 1:39:33

6M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

The boys return after their Christmas break to discuss 1988 and start off with a bang as Del updates us all on the infamous Cheese fiasco from the previous episode (we’re trying to pitch this to Netflix as a new mini-series in the making). Once updated, we move onto all the rest of the weird stuff that has been going around his head in the last few…

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S3E01: Old Friends 1:18:57

7M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Our Crew have been spread out across Mid Space, and on an outworld moon Dr Ze and Boris continue to lose themselves, fighting away the pain of loss with drink. But while returning to their ship the M.A.X the duo are confronted with an old friend. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Bi…

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Tilden Sullins 1:59:13

7M ago1:59:13

1:59:13

Very cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk. Tilden on SoundcloudBy Mike Hagan

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Bastards Wrapped 2023 1:49:31

7M ago1:49:31

1:49:31

It’s another year in the Bastard Books! If you’re reading this, we wouldn’t have gotten this far without you. Join us on a stroll through 2023, as we reminisce over the year’s stories, some big moments, and perhaps.. a sneak peek into what awaits us in 2024… If you’re a new listener- tread lightly! Here be spoilers! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the…

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OMR New Years Special 1:53:13

7M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

Amazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.By Mike Hagan

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A Bummy Christmas 1:54:39

7M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Awesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson, John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus.By Mike Hagan

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Everybody’s got a Sword (A YASP adventure ft. Realms of Peril and Glory) 1:42:56

7M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Join Tay and Dick as they ‘awaken in a stage place’ alongside Pip and Naomi of Realms of Peril and Glory Podcast, on a delicious solar punk steamboat, that's also a galaxy-wide famous restaurant. But not all is as it seems on this restaurant, for there has been a murder most foul… Wanna hear more like this? Well don't worry, we got you. Head over t…

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The Stoplight Flyers...The Rolling Stops 1:56:30

8M ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Nice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.By Mike Hagan

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Naked Basement 1:53:49

8M ago1:53:49

1:53:49

Great live performance from Naked Basement. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven, Justin Hickerson and Tim Carey talking about the upcoming Last Waltz show at The Blue Note.By Mike Hagan

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The Banastre Tarleton Band...Rocket Kirchner 1:52:37

8M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Fun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band.By Mike Hagan

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Short Stories | The Dirt 25:56

8M ago25:56

25:56

Margo blue eyes Finds cleo and take her back to the good dirt for a final rest. This is the fifth of a collection of shorts showcasing the myriad of perspectives in the immediate aftermath of the second season finale. They mark the end of one story, and the beginning of another. Stay tuned for Season 3! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Mast…

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1987! Introducing the 3Gees (Part 2) 1:15:11

8M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Hola Blankers! Welcome to Part 2 of our extended 1987 episode and, as usual, we jump with both feet straight in at the deep end with Jim, Del and Phil's top 3 film choices from the year in question. It is, as ever, a fairly diverse selection from the 3 chums. After the films are put to bed, the lads move on and discuss the top 3 albums of 1987 wher…

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1987! Norman Bin Laden (Part 1) 1:24:52

8M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

Welcome to the latest episode of 'Not Faulty, Just Blank' in which the boys discuss any and everything (sort of) that happened in the wonderful year that was 1987. Del starts by giving Jim & Phil a variety of strange options to talk about from his past couple of week's of adulting. We learn about him posting cheese to his mum and a local man undert…

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