Best Laura Grimshaw Podcasts (2024)

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You Might Also Like: The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi 32:55

2M ago32:55

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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - CrossFit with John Robins 48:53

11M ago48:53

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's doing a CrossFit class with John Robins to see if it's for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Drumming with Owain Wyn Evans 48:17

12M ago48:17

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's getting a drum lesson from Owain Wyn Evans to see if drumming is for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Poker with Ria Lina 34:58

12M ago34:58

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's playing poker with Ria Lina to see if it's for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Upcycling with Shaparak Khorsandi 41:49

1y ago41:49

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's trying out upcycling with Shappi Khorsandi to see if revitalising junk is for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Rugby League with Adam Hills 40:21

1y ago40:21

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's chatting about Rugby League and Disability Rugby League with Adam Hills to see if it's for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Nuclear Bunkers with Angela Barnes 39:51

1y ago39:51

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's visiting a Cold War nuclear fallout monitoring station with Angela Barnes to see if bunker exploration is for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Cold Water Swimming with Rev. Kate Bottley 45:50

1y ago45:50

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's going cold water swimming with the Reverend Kate Bottley to see if it's for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Quzzing with Lucy Porter 41:31

1y ago41:31

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - so in this episode he's going to a pub quiz with Lucy Porter to see if quizzing is for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby - Series 1 Trailer 1:17

1y ago1:17

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Ed Byrne Needs A Hobby As Ed's kids get older and the march of time pushes him ever closer to the inevitability of retirement, he's decided he's in the market for a new hobby. But he needs guidance. So in each episode, Ed meets up with one of his celebrity chums to try out their favourite past time, and then interrogate them about it, to see if it'…

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S2E7: Fit to Stand Trial 26:00

2y ago26:00

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In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldha…

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The Mechanical Man 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.In this special one-off episode (whilst I get some new guests and material ready!) I'm joined by the author, podcaster and all-round bon ouef, Ben Baker, to discuss a record that he sent to me only a week ago. It's fair to say I've become a bit o…

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S2E6: Bonus episode: A Family Tragedy 29:39

3y ago29:39

29:39

Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Trele…

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S2E5: Sex, death and money 26:09

3y ago26:09

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While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori’s crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…

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S2E4: Follow the leader 35:16

3y ago35:16

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Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we’re more susceptible than we think. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen …

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S2E3: He ain't heavy 28:18

3y ago28:18

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As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori’s big brother, Alex Cox. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kathleen Goldhar- …

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S2E2: A cult of two? 28:10

3y ago28:10

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Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Kath…

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S2E1: A marriage and a manhunt 35:37

3y ago35:37

35:37

When Lori Vallow’s kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone’s mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow? Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Tara Frelund- For USG Audio Sarah Treleaven- Host, Produ…

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The Followers: Madness of Two Trailer 1:31

3y ago1:31

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Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did fi…

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Laura Grimshaw on Neil Innes and The Bonzo Dog Band 59:38

3y ago59:38

59:38

Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.This episode marks one year of The Head Ballet's existence and what better way to celebrate than by exploring the band who gave the show its name and one member of that group in particular - the much loved and much missed Neil Innes.Joining Paul …

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Chris Shaw on Cook & Moore 53:23

3+ y ago53:23

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.It's back to 1967 for this episode as my guest, Chris Shaw, of the amazing Beatles podcast I Am The EggPod, joins me to unravel the dark psychedelia and heart-rending tracks on Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's film tie-in single, Bedazzled and Love …

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Ian Scanlon on Martians 58:42

3+ y ago58:42

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Along for a nightmare-inducing ride into the world of Science Fiction prog epics is musician Ian Scanlon, of the band Model Village (whose new record World of Carp is available here). Ian has brought along the 1978 hit single for Jeff Wayne, feat…

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S1E7: Anna 30:50

3+ y ago30:50

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The murder case against Anna Young takes an unexpected turn. Cold case detective Kevin Allen talks about the investigation. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe…

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Catrin Lowe on Sue Wilkinson 44:50

3+ y ago44:50

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast. Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.It's season two! How nice to be back. Episodes will be coming out as-and-when this time around, but thank you all for your support and encouragement with the show.To open our 2021 series, I'm joined by Catrin Lowe (Twitter) - a podcaster, playwri…

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S1E6: Making the Call 32:15

3+ y ago32:15

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After years of speculation and investigation, police close in on Anna. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer …

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S1E5: Nikki 25:05

3+ y ago25:05

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After accusations of abuse come to light, Anna goes on the run. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max Mil…

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S1E4: John 35:01

3+ y ago35:01

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A family makes plans to escape Mother Anna. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max Miller- Producer, addit…

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S1E3: Marcos 36:33

3+ y ago36:33

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An unthinkable demand changes the life of a mother and son forever. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max…

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S1E2: Moses 39:10

3+ y ago39:10

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An infant named Moses arrives at the compound and an elder’s death changes life at House of Prayer. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy…

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S1E1: Katonya 35:32

3+ y ago35:32

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Mother Anna and her congregation move to rural Florida where membership grows, but all is not what it seems at the House of Prayer. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stu…

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The Followers: House of Prayer Trailer 0:29

3+ y ago0:29

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A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) repo…

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Darrell Maclaine on The Wombles 35:21

3+ y ago35:21

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.To round out the Christmas Novelty Offerings for this year, voice-actor, musician and impressionist Darrell Maclaine treats us to a No.2 hit from 1974 that's emerged from a burrow on Wimbledon Common and realised by producer/songwriter supremo Mi…

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The Beatles and Dora Bryan 51:09

3+ y ago51:09

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CHRISTMAS CROSSOVER!Your usual novelty-song podcast host, Paul Abbott, joins his brother - Garry - for a crossover episode with his podcast, The Big Beatles Sort-Out. They've mashed up their podcasts to make one sparkling christmas bonus Beatles and novelty song bonanza!To kick-off, we apply Garry's personal Beatles scoring system to the only 'prop…

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Tim Worthington on Daleks 40:02

3+ y ago40:02

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Returning to the show, laden down with a bag full of Skaro™ Brand Plum Pudding, is Tim Worthington who is transporting us in his own personal TARDIS back to December of 1964 so we can get together and twist along to The Go-Go's novelty Christmas …

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Paul Putner on Johnny Japes and his Jesticles 51:43

4y ago51:43

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.For this, the season one finale, actor Paul Putner has come along and brought the very first single released by Viz magazine on their Fulchester Records label - it's Bags of Fun With Buster. Paul tells us all about who Johnny Japes and his Jestic…

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Shanine Salmon on Soap Star Singles 53:38

4y ago53:38

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.We just can't escape 1986! This time theatre reviewer, Shanine Salmon, has brought along a classic single from a TV soap star to kick off a discussion all about the who/how/why of those people who make the leap from the TV studio to the Recording…

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Ben Baker on Do They Know It's Hallowe'en? 35:38

4y ago35:38

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Our first ever guest, Ben Baker, is back to tell us all about this intriguing Canadian novelty charity single released by the North American Halloween Prevention Initiative, or NAHPI for short. Featuring some big music and showbiz names you might…

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Jake Ward on The Mummy 36:20

4y ago36:20

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.First up in our brace of Hallowe'en episodes is Jake Ward with Bob McFadden and Dor's 1959 song, The Mummy. Released on Brunswick in the US and on Coral in the UK, this record sees voice-actor McFadden team up with poet and songwriter Rod McKuen …

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Mini-Pod: Submarines, Leopards and Votes 12:50

4y ago12:50

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Except they don't on this mini-episode... it's just me bringing you a mini stop-gap episode to help me get the show all lined up for next weekend when I'll be releasing two special HALLOWEEN episodes for you to enjoy. However, I thought I'd take …

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Dame Agnes Guano on Charlie Drake 45:49

4y ago45:49

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.In this episode Paul welcomes internet purveyor of comedy and novelty record content extraordinaire, the pseudonymously enigmatic Dame Agnes Guano! Using Charlie Drake's records SPLISH SPLASH and MR CUSTER, they discuss the very nature of comedy …

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Phil Catterall on Robots 49:27

4y ago49:27

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Joining Paul after 4 million years of slumber is podcaster Phil Catterall who has brought along Stan Bush's 1986 The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack single The Touch and some other associated transforming robot music! We also look into a coupl…

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Denise Courcoux on The Matchroom Mob 44:03

4y ago44:03

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Today, we're off back to 1986 and a smokey club in Romford, as Denise Courcoux joins Paul to tell us all about the Snooker Players looking to take the pop world by storm - and who better to guide their musical journey than Rockney superstars, Cha…

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James Errington on Charles Penrose 43:57

4y ago43:57

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.In this episode James Errington from the Centuries of Sound podcast brings along one of the most famous novelty songs of all time - Charles Penrose's The Laughing Policeman. We explore the legacy and impact of this well-known number and we travel…

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Garreth Hirrons on Bart Simpson 51:52

4y ago51:52

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs. This episode sees podcaster and musician, Garreth Hirrons, launch a full-scale investigation into not only Bart Simpson's 'follow-up' single Deep, Deep Trouble but also the world of songs released by other animated characters over the years. Did…

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Emma Burnell on Stan Ridgway 36:50

4y ago36:50

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.It's back to the 1980s with journalist and host of the Zeitgeist Tapes Podcast, Emma Burnell. Emma has brought along Stan Ridgway's 1986 hit, Camouflage, for us to discuss. We try and figure out why such a song would have made no.4 in the UK char…

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Jake Ward on Roger Miller 52:19

4y ago52:19

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Comedian, Writer and one half of the awesome band Eureka California, Jake Ward, tells us all about growing up with Country music and the comedy stylings of Roger Miller as epitomised in his 1966 single, You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd.…

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Tim Worthington on Bernard Cribbins 39:45

4y ago39:45

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Host of the Looks Unfamiliar podcast, Tim Worthington, stretches our show's format to near breaking point by selecting a single from the actor/singer/storyteller Bernard Cribbins which didn't technically get released - Ringing On The Engine Bell.…

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Morgan Brown on Tom Paxton 32:49

4y ago32:49

32:49

Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Morgan Brown brings along a childhood folk favourite, Tom Paxton's The Marvelous Toy, and we delve into cover versions which leads us to Peter, Paul & Mary's I Dig Rock And Roll Music.By Paul Abbott

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Freya Jarman on Eurovision 42:41

4y ago42:41

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Welcome to the Head Ballet Podcast! In this episode, Dr Freya Jarman brings along Netta's 2018 Eurovision winning song, Toy.We discuss Eurovision history, the politics of hosting, some classic Eurovision winners and losers, cultural appropriation and more besides. If you enjoy this, please share, review & rate.…

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Rob Charnock on Grandstand 45:13

4y ago45:13

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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! Paul Abbott invites guests to discuss their favourite novelty songs.Rob Charnock joins us to discuss the theme to Grandstand (1976) and George Harrison's Faster (1979) as well as ten other very silly records that helped to inspire this show.By Paul Abbott

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