Best OMD Podcasts (2024)

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Sticky Jazz interview Danny Saber 1:02:13

32m ago1:02:13

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If you have listened to any Rock & Roll over the last 35 years, then you have heard the work of Danny Saber. Having played and produced for everyone from The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, U2, and then his own work in the bands "Black Grape" and so many others. This episode is for hardcore music fans. During Michael Hutchence's "Wilderness Years" fro…

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Episode 10: From The Bunker 215 3:40:38

4h ago3:40:38

3:40:38

Another week and more great music including two from Speed Of Sounds new album, The Priscillas, Clone, Baits and more. Plenty of classics as well to keep you amused.

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Episode #280: When CDs Won’t Play, and Other Tech Tales 29:21

2d ago29:21

29:21

Tech is full of surprises. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: NAD C 538 CD Player Episode #177 - Author Michael Connelly on Music in the Harry Bosch Novels and TV Series Our next tracks: Original Cast Recording: Girl from…

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Sticky Jazz Interview "Walt Disco" 1:15:01

4d ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Welcome Back everyone. Picking up from being away for a while, I got to interview "Walt Disco" a band that I saw supporting OMD in Germany. They are a flamboyant incredibly talented act from Glasgow, that I describe as "If David Bowie sang for Sparks, in the Great Gatsby, with a little Tindersticks in the mix". I LOVED their performance, since beca…

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Episode 10: From The Bunker 213 3:49:37

17d ago3:49:37

3:49:37

New music from Raven Numan, The Priscillas, two tracks from the new album by Then Comes Silence, September Moon and plenty of other new tracks, Classics include PIL, The Woodentops, The Clash, The Bags, Magazine and so much more.

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Episode #279: Lyrics 27:10

16d ago27:10

27:10

We discuss lyrics in popular music. Have they become simpler and angrier over the years? Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Billie Eilish Clarifies Comments About ‘Wasteful’ Vinyl Variants: ‘I Wasn’t Singling Anyone Out’ …

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Episode 10: From The Bunker 211 4:34:14

30d ago4:34:14

4:34:14

A bank holiday music fest with plenty of tracks old and new including an exclusive cover version by The Priscillas, new music from New Dad, Elbow, Thee Headcoats, Hollywood Bedsheets, Cantwell/Snape and many more. Add to that plenty of classic tracks and you will be entertained !!

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Episode #278: Gear Acquisition Syndrome 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

Gear Acquisition Syndrome, or GAS, affects people with many interests: musicians, photographers, and audiophiles. We discuss how this syndrome can affect people, and why people just want to keep buying more gear. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us g…

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Episode 9: From The Bunker 210 3:49:36

1M ago3:49:36

3:49:36

Lots of great music old and new including The Jack Rubies, Quiz Show, a tribute to Steve Harley, Jesus & Mary Chain, Damned, Xray Spex, Pissed Jeans and so much more.

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Episode #277: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Star, Part 2 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

This time, Kirk chose three rock stars to discuss from David Hepworth's book Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Stars 1955-1994. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of the Roc…

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Marriage Allowance: How It Works? 5:56

2M ago5:56

5:56

Sarah Greene from HMRC talks to Joe and Dave on the Community Show about transferring your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner.By Redroad FM

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Art on your sleeve - Episode 23 - Andie Airfix 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Graphic designer, painter and sleeve artist, Andie Airfix was born in Scotland but grew up in Warrington in the north west of England. After studying art and English literature at Chester teacher training college, he spent almost a year teaching art and English in Southampton. In 1970 he started travelling around the USA, Canada and Mexico, a trip …

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Episode #276: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Star 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

We didn't all do our homework, but Doug discusses three chapters from David Hepworth's book Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Stars 1955-1994. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Uncommon People: The Rise and …

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Sticky Jazz interview Lxandra 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

A Finish / Swedish ethereal popstar Lxandra has been described as having an Amy Winehouse spirit in her music, I got into her because of some of the music, and then the visuals in her videos. A rather deep themed EP recently released called "Might Not Want To Wake Up" caught my ear, and the accompanying film with it caught my eye. There was so much…

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Episode 4: From The Bunker 205 - Jack Rubies special 3:46:04

2M ago3:46:04

3:46:04

This weeks show, apart from the host of top tunes old and new has a special interview with post-punk/art rock band The Jack Rubies as their new album 'Clocks Are Out Of Time' is released on cd. Kick back and enjoy some great music.

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Episode #275: Dead at the Sphere, Vision Pro, Grammys, Taylor Swift, the Superb Owl, and More 31:11

2M ago31:11

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We have a “two guys in a pub” episode, in which we talk about the next musical artist to perform at The Sphere: Dead & Company. We also discuss Apple’s new Vision Pro, the Grammys, Taylor Swift, the Superb Owl, and more. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what ke…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Montjuïc 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Named after a hill in Spain, two incredibly talented collaborating musicians from Glasgow decided to give us a perfect clash of both of their previous bands. James Hackett from the Scottish band "The Orchids" and long time friend and producer Ian Carmichael from the Scottish Electronica band "One Dove" have released new music that seems to be the b…

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Art on your sleeve - Episode 22 - worst record sleeves 28:37

3M ago28:37

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This episode of the podcast is a bit different... Instead of our usual, reverent look back at examples of the best in record sleeve creativity, we dig into its darkest and often unexplored corners of obscurity to expose some of the worst, or at best, most bizarre record sleeves ever created.This collection of more than 500 of 'the worst record slee…

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FLW - Taylor Swift Special! 28:53

3M ago28:53

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With Taylor Swift being a big part of the pop culture conversation lately, we thought we’d present three Taylor interviews from our archives, one that has never been heard on FLW. From 2019 – a great chat with Taylor and broadcaster Shannon Burns, talking about Swift’s album “Lover” and how it reflects a more positive outlook than the moodier “Repu…

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Episode #274: OMD 28:21

3M ago28:21

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We discuss the first album by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, aka OMD, called Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. This was a foundational album in the synth-pop movement that started in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the UK. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support i…

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910 - Carly Simon, Train, Gary Wright, Triumph... and the FLW Drinking Game?? 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

A Famous Lost Words drinking game? Is this REALLY a good idea? Tom proposes a non-alcoholic version that is based solely on his own (many) verbal quirks. For our last episode of season 9, we begin with Carly Simon in conversation with broadcaster Ingrid Schumacher in 1987. This was a great year for Carly because she had just worked on the soundtrac…

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Pioneering Wellness as Female Founders 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Founder of Juice Beauty, Karen Behnke, was creating plant-based skincare and makeup before “clean beauty” was a buzz phrase. Karen and Neka discuss their experiences as female founders, what motivates them, and the obstacles they’ve overcome. Listen for an inspiring conversation between two wellness entrepreneurs who have led with purpose from the …

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Episode #273: Sheik Yerbouti 29:24

3M ago29:24

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Doug has long been a fan of Frank Zappa’s music, yet we’ve never spent an episode discussing it. In our irregular series looking at individual albums, we look at Zappa’s best-selling record, the 1979 Sheik Yerbouti. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps u…

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909 - CSN, The Hollies, Peter Tosh, Lee Aaron and the worst breakup ever! 58:14

4M ago58:14

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This week, a very good example of the wide range of artists in the Famous Lost Words archives… First up is a collection of early ‘70s conversations with Crosby, Stills & Nash, where David, Stephen and Graham cover the entire history of the group. Plus, maybe Tom’s worst interviewing moment when Stephen Stills takes him to task for asking what we th…

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Episode #272: Keef 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

Keith Richards is still alive. We recorded this episode on his 80th birthday, and we discussed how he is one of the most important guitarists in rock music, and the backbone of The Rolling Stones Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Sh…

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908 - Soul, Disco & Hip-Hop pt 2 w Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Arrested Development and more 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

This week, part 2 of our series on R&B, Soul, Disco and Hip-Hop! As usual, we have a great collection of interview clips with some of the greatest artists of the genre. - Tina Turner breaks down her performing style (and explains why she didn’t like her voice) - Michael Jackson recalls the earliest days of The Jackson 5 - The O’Jays explain how the…

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Episode #271: New in Apple’s Music App 28:54

4M ago28:54

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Apple’s recent operating system updates have added some changes to the Music app. We look into these features and how they affect the way you manage your music. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Take Control of Mac Media…

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Art on your sleeve - Episode 21 - Form 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Hello and best wishes for the festive season. My gift to you is a brand new episode of the ‘Art on your sleeve’ podcast. In this episode I speak with Paula Benson and Paul West from Form. There’s a lot that I could say about this dynamic duo and their extraordinarily diverse pop portfolio, but it’s probably easier to let them speak for themselves. …

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907 - Soul/R&B/Disco/Hip-Hop special w EWF, Aretha, Beyonce, Smokey, Chic and more! 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

It’s part 1 of our epic two-part celebration of Soul, R&B, disco and hip-hop! We’ve gathered an incredible collection of interview moments with some of the greatest artists of the genre. We’ll hear from: Gladys Knight & The Pips – Gladys breaks down every element that goes into making a great record. She also rightly insists there should be a Gramm…

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Episode #270: Timo Andres on Philip Glass’s Piano Études 37:58

5M ago37:58

37:58

Composer and pianist Timo Andres worked on a new edition of Philip Glass’s piano études. He talks about these works, about what piano études are, and about Glass’s music. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Guest: Timo Andres Timo Andr…

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Special - Myles Goodwyn of April Wine (1948-2023) 27:48

5M ago27:48

27:48

In this special episode, we pay tribute to the late Myles Goodwyn, the lead singer and songwriter of April Wine. Myles was seemingly in good health and spirits in late September as he and April Wine were inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. Goodwyn was also inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame. We feature two segments from the Famous…

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Guest Efrem Korngold, OMD - Between Heaven and Earth 1:14:30

5M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Efrem Korngold, OMD, L.A.c joins Neka with 50 years of experience as an educator, author and acupuncturist, and co-author of "Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine."By Neka Pasquale LAc M.S.

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906 - Daryl Hall & John Oates, Steven Page, Brandi Carlile and the greatest debut albums ever! 1:00:40

5M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

In what can only be described as a hell of a coincidence, this week we feature a series of clips with Daryl Hall & John Oates. These are particularly interesting in light of the news of Daryl suing John, and even asking for a restraining order against his old friend and bandmate. First up is both guys from 1981, around the time of the “Voices” albu…

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Episode #269: The End of iTunes 27:09

5M ago27:09

27:09

Apple is slowly phasing out iTunes on Windows, after having done so four years ago on Mac. Is it the end of the iTunes brand? Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Apple is finally killing off iTunes—for real this time Episo…

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905 - Prince, Jimmy Buffett, former Much VJ Bill Welychka! 1:01:07

6M ago1:01:07

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This week... an absolute gem – a 2004 interview with Prince. You’ve never heard him sound so loose and relaxed as he talks about playing live, his legacy, working with his incredible band and his fight with his record label. He’s also very funny. After one fan asks about Prince’s legendary vault of unheard music, Prince looks at the guy and says “H…

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Episode #268: Miles Davis, Bitches Brew 28:24

6M ago28:24

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We discuss Miles Davis's groundbreaking 1970 album Bitches Brew. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Bitches Brew The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions Rolling Stone review of Bitches Brew Guardian review of Bitches Brew Mile…

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904 - New Wave pt 3 - Human League, Pretenders, OMD & When Rock Stars Attack! 52:25

6M ago52:25

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This week – it’s the finale of our epic three-part celebration of New Wave! Among the shows highlights… ⁃ Phil Oakey of Human League talks about his musical ineptitude as well as the League’s worst concert ever ⁃ Chrissie Hynde explains the meaning behind the Pretenders breakout hit “Brass In Pocket” ⁃ OMD discuss how a love song about an infamous …

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Art on your sleeve - Episode 20 - Andy McCluskey / OMD 53:58

6M ago53:58

53:58

In this episode, I speak with Andy McCluskey, lead vocalist of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, or OMD, as they are more commonly known. Andy formed OMD with co-writer and occasional co-vocalist, Paul Humphreys, at the tail-end of the 1970s. Their self-titled debut album (and its follow-up) was released in 1980 at the dawn of electronic pop, just…

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Episode #267: Dark Side of the Moon Gets Rogered 29:50

6M ago29:50

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Roger Waters decided to make a new version of Dark Side of the Moon. It's a mistake. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: Dark Side of the Moon Gets Rogered-Episode #235 - 1973 The Wall: Film Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamond…

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903 - New Wave pt 2 - Talking Heads, Kate Bush and the best New Wave album ever! 47:00

7M ago47:00

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What is the greatest New Wave album of all time? Christopher and Tom (along with our special guest, Rob Preuss of The Spoons) break down the results of our recent listener survey. They also answer the question: Is The Clash REALLY a new wave band?? Plus, we feature some amazing interview clips from the archives… David Byrne talks about creating the…

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