Best Old Western Culture Podcasts (2024)

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Final Vinyl - is record collecting a scam 37:34

7h ago37:34

37:34

In a week where I pay way over the odds for a record I've wanted since 1989 to add to my personal ballast/collection, I ask is it really worth it? is there any romance really in clicking a button and getting it delivered to your door compared to going through the racks in a dank old cellar record shop back in the day. I finally get to me Manowar vi…

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Uncle Joe's gaslighting weekend 35:45

7d ago35:45

35:45

My reaction to the presidential debate...as if anyone needed it, The Death of Stalin vs Weekend at Bernies explained at long last! Where did the term gaslighting come from, what does it mean and why does it feel so goddamn Soviet Soviet? so good they named it twice... support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify…

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Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer 32:08

14d ago32:08

32:08

In todays episode I talk about something I never thought I would say, seeing Beherit at a festival. A Black Metal bucket list moment.....Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer at the Houses of the Holy festival, if you know you know! However the episode is really about the possibility of ruining a legacy or reputation returning to the stage after so many years or …

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Gigs to no one, larping at being in a band, and being able to spot AI songs..... 30:35

21d ago30:35

30:35

The most depressing gig I ever witnessed to open with, followed by a discussion on the tempations of larping at being in a band using AI, who would resist? and what are the implications for the music industry once the gap narrows to make human musical creativity and AI indistinguishable.... support this show over at http://patreon.com/alanaverill T…

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Celebrity for the ugly 31:37

29d ago31:37

31:37

May be a fools errand, if so let's be politically homeless fools together! a sideways look at the recent elections..... Ignorance is bliss after all support the show over at https://patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6... sponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/ promo code AA…

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Introducing WRACH 7:06

1M ago7:06

7:06

WRACH one man Black Metal war from Wales Listeners to Agitators Anonymous can receive 10% off their order by Inputting the code ALANAW @ apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/products/ From the cold dark shadows of Wales emerges Wrach, an enigmatic one-man black metal force. A tempest of relentless riffs, thunderous percus…

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American Impressions 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

Our intrepid mid table singer in an over the hill heavy metal band is jet lagged, tired beyond belief after a 12 day jaunt around the US and A, so todays podcast is just impressions from the trip, politics, the people, the shows, visa costs, and observations of the human in late stage capitalist decay.....and the cost of cheesecake..... support thi…

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introducing the band BRAZEN TONGUE 6:58

2M ago6:58

6:58

Todays band sponsors BRAZEN TONGUE https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z63cqXyFlU506JN4HB3RW?si=bS_V3SjxSWatiBtPuCdBDw https://instagram.com/brazen_tongue ttps://brazentongue.bandcamp.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rockism ain't dead, AI music money laundering claims 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Today I discuss the claims that older music fans are 'rockist', whatever that means, should festivals with an ageing demographic try and reinvent themselves somehow? how do you do that without alienating your core base, AI money laundering claims through streaming platforms and various other waffle...... support this show over at http://patreon.com…

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Wha Dis? Episode 12 - Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

In Episode 12, the season finale, we discuss Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and …

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I wanna be somebody, or at least I did...... 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

WASP.....one of the greatest ever metal bands right? maybe one of the greatest ever opening songs...statements of intent, but what does it represent in a cultural context? genuinely rebellious? why were the 80s fulls of bands, movies, books, and personalities who didn't hate themselves? why is there no more rebel songs, protest songs or even any an…

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Wha Dis? Episode 11- Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

In Episode 11, we discuss - Accessing Healthcare at Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affair…

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Stone deaf in the US and A 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

Seeing as Primordial is coming to the US later this month for the first time in over a decade to play some club shows I take a look at the costs involved in getting there, petitions, visas, rising flight costs, merch commissions and all the rest....the romantic dream of getting in the van and hitting the road still exists! but it's becoming more of…

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Wha Dis? Episode 10 - Rasheda Green & 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay ... 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

In Episode 10, we discuss - Rasheda Green Advances In Miss Universe Competition, 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay? Water Schedule. and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boog…

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Artificial Depeche Mode mood not found 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

With every intention of starting this episode off with a striking AI created Depeche Mode track I discovered...it's gone from the internet. How and why and what are the implications? should artists be forgiven for using AI artwork, do we judge younger or older bands in different ways? This and a quick look back at Primordial's hometown show last we…

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Wha Dis? Episode 9 - St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes. 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

In Episode 9, we discuss St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming ou…

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ART AND ANARCHY w/ KIM HOLM 1:47:34

3M ago1:47:34

1:47:34

Episode 202 is a long and winding chat with Norwegian artist Kim Holm, if you have the live Primordial album 'Gods to the Godless' you can see his incredible live action portraits of the band in the inner sleeve. Kim is absolutely killing it online on his various channels, has long connections to the Bergen Black Metal scene and his individualistic…

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Wha Dis? Episode 8 - Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes. 1:16:06

3M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

In episode 8, we discuss Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories c…

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Is your city turning into a cultural wasteland? 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Has your city turned into an endless procession of cranes building high rises and skyscrapers with unnamed and unseen tenants? all the interesting and curious places in the city razed to the ground to build apartments no one can afford that seem to sit empty or boutique hotels designed for moneyed tourists, artist and locals have had to move out as…

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Wha Dis? Episode 7 - A Loved One Passes, Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw 1:41:42

3M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

In episode 7, we discuss The Passing of a loved one, The Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, …

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JETHRO TULL - ROC FLOTE 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

The gang contemplates the world of Norse mythology and Ragnarök as NOT part of the MCU but as a part of Ian Anderson’s heritage. Plus, Symone asks for equal billing. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept c…

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Harry Potter and the Flag of H8 36:08

3M ago36:08

36:08

As promised todays podcast is a spicey meatball, a sideways, darkly humorous but relatively serious look at Scotlands new Hate Speech legislation, Irelands own version waiting in the wings, why a variant might be coming to a country near you soon, why right here right now and what this means for freedom of speech and civil liberties. Also includes …

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THE MOST POPULAR METAL BAND IN EACH COUNTRY? 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

This weeks podcast is a statistical indulgence, I love maths and numbers so this is manna from hell! heavy metal hell.....an article came out publishing the most popular metal band from each country via Spotify stats, so I dig into those, what they mean, who cares, and what they say about rock and metals place in streaming culture. Primordial repre…

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Wha Dis? Episode 6 - Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk, P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

In episode 6 we discuss Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk, P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and t…

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MICHAEL FRANTI - STAY HUMAN 50:04

3M ago50:04

50:04

Is Michael Franti the natural, inevitable joining or merging of Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron? The gang discusses this modern-day musical troubadour as he mines social justice causes for our listening pleasure. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And spe…

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Citizens of nowhere w / STEVE HUGHES 1:31:57

4M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

The return of the legendary Steve Hughes, comedian, drummer.....social commentator and all round force of nature! The video will be up eventually on his channel, listed below, subscribe. We discuss important topics like what is the first ever death metal album all the way to globalist tactics of divide and conquer disseminated through the culture w…

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Wha Dis? Episode 5 - Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton 1:32:21

4M ago1:32:21

1:32:21

In episode 5 we discuss Rasheda Green and Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming…

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INTRODUCING the band 'ELUSIVE GOD' 5:40

4M ago5:40

5:40

This is a paid sponsorship! Check out this new doom band from Croatia! ELUSIVE GOD enjoy it? then check out the following links..... right here : https://elusivegod.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/elusive_god https://www.instagram.com/elusive.god.doom/ https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Elusive_God/3540457868 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdhOH…

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Wha Dis? Episode 4 - Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, Budget Presentation Opening, Morant Bay Mayor, Water Woes 1:17:39

4M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

In episode 4 we discuss new developments surrounding the New Mayor For Morant Bay, Water woes continue, Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, the opening of the Budget Presentation and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending s…

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HUSKER DU - ZEN ARCADE 58:06

4M ago58:06

58:06

Zen Arcade is the second studio album by American punk rock band Hüsker Dü, released in July 1984 on SST Records. The gang discusses how Hüsker Dü gained notice in the American music scene of the early 1980s as a fast, aggressive, hardcore punk band. And remember, there is no Husker Try. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth…

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Do musicians die younger? 46:14

4M ago46:14

46:14

Ian Curtis, Janis Joplin, Pete Steele, Layne Staley, Jon Nodtveidt, Kurt Cobain, and on and on, the list is endless....so do musicians actually have shorter lives? in this episode I go through some of the reason that might indeed be true!! Wine is fine but whiskeys quicker..... support the show over at http://patreon.com/alanaverill go and check ou…

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