Howard Parkin explains what can be seen in the sky if we have clear conditions in the coming weeks, and we catch up on the latest space stories - and ask the question - are those astronauts REALLY stranded in space ? The music break is Neil Young's Harvest Moon and questions for Howard can be emailed - howardparkin@manx.net…

In this month's programme, Howard looks forward to the end of Astronomical Twlight - and the chance to see more in the darker skies over the Island. Perhaps a Perseid meteor shower? The planets Mars and Jupiter are back and - dare we say it - the sun is still very active so it's just possible that there COULD be another aurora! The music break is F…

Howard Parkin takes a look into our Manx skies, to describe what we might see, given favourable weather conditions, during the month of July. It's a golden oldie music break in this edition, and it's followed by the latest space stories, as private companies take an ever-increasing role in space travel and exploration. Questions for Howard to answe…

Astronomer Howard Parkin joins us to look at what we can see in our dark skies over the Island, during the weeks of June - weather permitting! And he can't resist another word or two about the magnificent aurora - and considers the question .... will we see one again anytime soon? Still with auroras in mind, Howard's music choice this month is Rena…

Our Manx Resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, shares some more thoughts following his recent eclipse experience in Texas, and wonders if anyone might like to go with him to Spain for the next one?! Howard also takes a look at what we might see - weather permitting - in our Manx skies during this month of May, and updates us on the latest space stori…

Howard gets ready for the Eclipse, reviews the recent Starship launch, and previews Manx stargazing prospects in AprilBy Manx Radio

As well as telling us what stars will be visible over the Island during January, Howard Parkin has also drawn up a stargazers calendar - significant sights to be seen in our Manx Dark Skies during the coming year - and if you'd like a copy, email your request to howardparkin@manx.net The music break is from Sailor In the second half of the programm…

In the November edition of the programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what will be visible (weather permitting) in the sky during the coming weeks - the music break is Frankie Goes To Hollywood and The Power of Love, and after that we'll be talking about space - and discussing some interesting and very unexpected data which has come back from…

Astronomer Howard Parkin discusses the movement of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in the coming weeks - and will there be more meteor showers during November? And there's even a ghost story - with music to match it, from The Specials Part two keeps us updated with just some of the current space stories - including - are the scientists really sure that t…

Is Cold Chisel AM dad rock, bogan rock, or something more? Or is it possibly all three at once? Gerard and Josh join us again to nominate an Australian classic. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright WEA Record…

We're joined by Josh and Gerard, the rhythm section of Brisbane's awesome August River Band as they nominate one of the all-time classic albums. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode a…

The skies are getting darker earlier - which is good news for stargazers! Amongst the many topics Howard covers in this month's programme are the Equinox on 22nd September, a possibility of seeing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy - as well as a moon that's full, red, blue, and super - but not sturgeon! The music break is Moonhadow by Cat S…

Tim Byrnes joins us again to look at the last album of an under-appreciated Australian icon, Rowland S Howard. Will Liam and George find Pop Crimes flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Liberation / …

Medical issues are really screwing up our 2023 - thanks for sticking around, we really appreciate it, and it looks like we are back on schedule now :) Special guest Tim Byrnes joins us and nominates the emotional electro sounds of Broadcast's second album. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Famil…

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should be looking for in our August dark skies - including the Summer Triangle, a full Blue Super Moon (that might actually be red!), the appearance of Jupiter and the possibility of a dramatic Perseid Meteor Shower. The music break is Good Morning, Starshine by Oliver and after that, Howard brings us up to…

In 2002, Texas' own Trail Of Dead delivered one of the iconic sets of that year's Livid festival. Branko Cosic was there, as was Liam, and it was part of a life-long love affair with Trails' hectic, barreling rock. That affair began for both with Source Tags And Codes, which Branko believes is flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends …

Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what to look out for in our July dark skies, and after a break for a Glastonbury-inspired music choice, he looks at some of the big stories in recent space travel and exploration news. Howard welcomes your questions - email him - howardparkin@manx.netBy Manx Radio

And we are back! :) Special guest Branko Cosic joins us to nominate the dirty, sweaty, heaving mosh pit that is Helmet's Betty. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Inte…

hey everyone, some medical issues have prevented us from getting together to record, so we've compiled another set of our bonus episodes. As always, you can get our bonus episodes as we (very irregularly) release them over on our patreon: www.patreon.com/flawlessamp. Hopefully we will be back in a couple of weeks. Stay awesome :)…

With the second version of Twin Fantasy, Car Seat Headrest made the unusual choice to completely re-record a previous album. Can it still be a flawless record? Mt Nadir certainly think so. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this epis…

Big Thief's debut album is a stunning piece of craft, filled with excellent instrumentation, and Adrianne Lenker's charming and haunting vocals. Jake and Connor from Mt Nadir think it's flawless - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless.…

Hey everyone, we unfortunately have some bad news. After 5 years with Flawless, our treasured friend and co-host Grant Parkin has decided to step away from the podcast. We decided to spring a Farewell mini-episode on him, so if you've ever wondered what it would sound like to hear 3 grown adults barely keeping it together for 15 straight minutes, h…

Even if you've never heard Kick in full, chances are you've heard most of it on the radio, as it dominated the late 80s radio airwaves. Special guest Carly thinks it's a flawless record - will Liam, George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. A…

Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can look for in the dark skies over our Island during the month of April and recalls some of the highlights of stargazing in March. After the music break with Enya, it's time for the latest space news.By Manx Radio

We're joined by special guest Carly, who nominates an iconic Brisbane album - will it be found flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Eastwest Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Man…

We're nearing the end of the 'best' time for stargazing, as the nights become ever-so-slightly lighter for longer - so Astronomer Howard Parkin says 'make the most of these next weeks before the clocks change the end of March!' There's a brilliant conjunction between Jupiter and Venus in early March - Mars is still bright overhead, and we discuss t…

Being an iconic Australian artist can mean a lot of different things, but to Liam, there's noone more iconically Australian than Darren Hanlon and his debut album Hello Stranger. Will George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All m…

In 2005, We Are Scientists' debut album came in at the end of the garage rock revival, but they'd been making their mark since 1999, supporting all the bands who were making garage rock the new big thing. George thinks With Love And Squalor is a flawless album - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you…

The FLC combine rock, jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop, and do so with almost effortless swagger and cool. Liam thinks their debut album is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyri…

For this month's edition of the MANX SKY AT NIGHT, resident Astronomer Howard Parkin takes us on a tour of the IOM Observatory. Group visits, and visitors on Club Nights are always welcome - email Howard if you'd like more information - howardparkin@manx.netBy Manx Radio

Grant nominates the classic debut from heavy rock supergroup Velvet Revolver - will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright RCA Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, Ge…

Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us again to nominate the grunge classic, Soundgarden's Superunknown. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright A&M Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion a…

And we're back! Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us to nominate our first ever world music album, Dead Can Dance's Spiritchaser. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright 4AD/Warner Brothers Records. Flawless is…