Best Steve Mould Podcasts (2024)

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XTC’s Andy Partridge: the Patreon questions I 1:14:19

4h ago1:14:19

1:14:19

In the first of a special two-part edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, supporters on Patreon ask questions they had always wanted Andy Partridge to answer that he never gets asked. The challenge was to come up with questions that would surprise, delight and generally intrigue the XTC frontman. They do not disappoint! The result…

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The birth of XTC with Steve Warren 1:25:11

3M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

From handing a tape to John Peel to encouraging Colin Moulding to write songs, Steve Warren is a key part of the XTC story. In a fascinating interview, he recalls befriending Andy Partridge as a child, working as a roadie for the Helium Kidz and touring the world with XTC. Also in this episode, Gaz Barrett describes how he commissioned a mural of E…

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XTC's English Settlement with producer Hugh Padgham 1:10:52

4M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

XTC fans were out in force at the Neo-Ancients festival in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Saturday 4 May 2024 when producer Hugh Padgham joined festival co-director Ben Wardle to talk about XTC’s English Settlement. Your dedicated podcast host, Mark Fisher, was on hand with his trusty tape recorder to share it with you. Hugh talks about drunken jam ses…

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XTC's Terry Chambers and EXTC 2024 59:59

6M ago59:59

59:59

Terry Chambers and EXTC are back on the road and they are sounding fantastic. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we catch up with Terry, Steve Hampton and Terry Lines at the start of a tour that will take in more than 20 dates in the USA, from Philadelphia to Virginia, and further gigs and festivals in the UK throughou…

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3.5 - Twelve Pentagons 52:23

6M ago52:23

52:23

Another episode of the podcast that fears no detail, where Matt talks balls, Steve talks fiery rings and Helen sings a tortoise into space. - Matt's bit (00:55) - pre-order "Love Triangle" here! - Steve's bit (19:30) - Helen's bit (35:44) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page…

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Early XTC with Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding 1:09:01

6M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In the 50th episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we go back to the formative years of XTC in the company of Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding. As well as being front man with the Hamsters from Hell, Ian was in Swindon’s first punk band, the Aggravators, and has been sharing his memories of XTC and others in a book, A Big Fish in a Sma…

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3.4 - Keep Your Trousers on, Archimedes 1:02:07

7M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Back once again after a seasonal break, Series 3 continues with some Ingenuity from Steve, some DOOM from Matt, and a song about the man, the myth, the mathematician Archimedes from Helen: - Steve's bit (00:55) - Matt's bit (18:36) - Helen's bit (39:56) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to t…

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Haydn Bendall on producing XTC’s Apple Venus 1:40:22

7M ago1:40:22

1:40:22

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of XTC’s landmark album Apple Venus Volume I, producer Haydn Bendall talks to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast about the fraught recording sessions that nonetheless resulted in such majestic songs as River of Orchids, Easter Theatre and Greenman. “The songs were fabulous,” he says. “I loved the songs.” …

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In search of XTC 1:05:26

9M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

In this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast we hear from Jason Repantis who works as a manager at the Universal Music Group archives. It was his job to dig out the original tapes of The Big Express for the recent Steven Wilson 5.1 Atmos remix – as well as to locate the original recordings of the 3D EP which has just been…

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3.3 - "You'll Log" 35:46

9M ago35:46

35:46

Series 3 brings 2023 to a close with a festive special that reaches the parts that other festive specials don't reach... 3D programmable tree lights, the real reason people kiss under the mistletoe and a disappointingly bleak Laboratory Christmas Party take us into the new year with more detail than anyone could possibly need or want. Thank you, as…

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3.2 - That’s Not What A UFO Looks Like 1:00:49

10M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Against all odds, Series 3 continues with a complicated automotive engineer from Helen, a complicated visual processing system from Steve, and a complicated restaurant triangulation problem from Matt: - Helen's bit (00:55) - Steve's bit (22:35) - Matt's bit (41:45) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain.…

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XTC: any kind of love is alright 1:03:19

10M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Peter Pumpkinhead proclaims that "Any kind of love is alright" and gets nailed to a chunk of wood for saying so. What does that tell us about XTC's attitude to love and human relationships? In particular, how welcoming does this heterosexual band seem to those who aren't heterosexual themselves? This episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC …

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3.1 - For Your Local Definition Of "Down" 57:18

12M ago57:18

57:18

In a surprise first episode of Series 3 (truly, no-one is more surprised than us to be popping up in your feed right now...) Steve tells the truth about the Prime Meridian, Helen brings a song from her new musical "Almost Astronauts", and Matt attempts to divert an apocalyptic future scenario - with maths: - Steve's bit (00:48) - Helen's bit (17:01…

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XTC's The Big Express in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos 1:22:42

1y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

Steven Wilson has returned to XTC's 1984 masterpiece and given it not only a stunning 5.1 surround remix but also, for the first time with XTC, a Dolby Atmos mix. Released on 29 September 2023, The Big Express comes complete with a two-disc digipack sleeve and 16-page booklet. Mark Reed, Mark Smotroff, Jon Jacques, David White and Steve Cox have en…

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Chris Braide on songwriting (ft XTC's Andy Partridge) 1:16:49

1y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Chris Braide, one of the most successful songwriters of his generation, talks to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast about his collaborations with Andy Partridge, including Goodbye to You (Sister Shame) on Celestial Songs, the latest album by the Downes Braide Association, and the six-track Queen of the Planet Wow! EP expected out in 2024.…

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Steve Conte on songwriting (ft XTC's Andy Partridge) 1:08:43

1y ago1:08:43

1:08:43

As Steve Conte releases his Fourth of July single, the guitarist and singer talks about writing songs with his XTC hero, joining the New York Dolls and playing on stage with Chuck Berry. He also gives tantalising pointers to his forthcoming album of co-writes with Andy Partridge. This episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast also inc…

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The 3 Clubmen III: Andy Partridge (XTC) 1:04:05

1+ y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Andy Partridge and Stu Rowe have been working together since the recording of Monstrance in 2006. Andy then produced Jen Olive's album Warm Robot in 2009 and Stu produced Jen's album The Breaks in 2013. Somewhere in between all that they laid down a series of improvisatory ideas that have become The 3 Clubmen EP. In this third episode, XTC's Andy P…

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The 3 Clubmen II: Jen Olive 1:13:09

1+ y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Ten years ago Stu Rowe, Jen Olive and XTC's Andy Partridge started working on material which, after all these years, is finally – and gloriously seeing the light of day. To celebrate the arrival of The 3 Clubmen, we're talking to each of the brilliant musicians in turn. This week, Jen Olive talks about the genesis of the 3 Clubmen EP as well as wor…

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The 3 Clubmen I: Stu Rowe 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

52:59

It's the music we've been awaiting for a decade – and now it's out! Stu Rowe, Jen Olive and Andy Partridge have gone public with The 3 Clubmen and their very wonderful eponymous four-track EP is released at the end of June. But with three such gifted musicians to choose from, what's a humble podcaster to do? There can be only one answer: three week…

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XTC’s best B-sides 1:24:00

1+ y ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Oh we do like to be beside the B-sides. In this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, Mia Rankin, Ashley LeCron, Crawford Blair and Mark Fisher pick their favourite non-album songs , ranging from She's So Square to The World Is Full of Angry Young Men. Music provided by Jeff Nicholson. The episode was inspired by Mia’s ra…

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XTC and Religion – from Dear God to Scatter Me 1:15:15

1+ y ago1:15:15

1:15:15

What happens when a Christian, a Humanist and a Buddhist congregate to talk about the songs of XTC? Will they give praise? Or will they be torn asunder? David White, Belinda Blanchard and Ash Jñānagarbha share a pew with Mark Fisher to discuss Dear God, Dying, The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead, Easter Theatre, The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul, Scat…

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XTC's White Music: 45 years on (part two) 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

In the second of a two-part conversation for What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, five fans, journalists and photographers recall what it was like to witness XTC explode onto the scene. On 20 January 1978, XTC released their debut album, White Music, setting our radios in motion for the next 45 years. Tony Mitchell, editorial staffer on So…

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XTC's White Music: 45 years on (part one) 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

On 20 January 1978, XTC released their debut album with its defiant cry of This Is Pop! In the first of a two-part conversation for What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, five fans, journalists and photographers recall what it was like to witness XTC explode onto the scene with White Music. Tony Mitchell, editorial staffer on Sounds, followe…

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Young XTC Fan Takeover – Christmas Edition 58:59

2y ago58:59

58:59

Illustration: Ashley LeCron In October 2020, we handed over What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast to a bunch of fans in their 20s. Time has passed and we're ready to hear from an even newer generation of XTC fans who are as wise and articulate as the last. In a lively conversation, Ashley LeCron, Lexie Ward, Lee Saunders and Lewis Wilkinson …

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XTC Road Stories with Terry Chambers, Allan Jones, Pete Dewhirst and Steve Warren 1:14:03

2y ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Picture © Lou Dommett Young What was it like to be on the road with one of the hardest working bands of the late 70s and early 80s? We find out from four veterans of XTC's touring years: drummer Terry Chambers, journalist Allan Jones and roadies Pete Dewhirst and Steve Warren. Many thanks to Mike Smith and Steve Manning and the other XTC Convention…

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John Leckie on XTC: from White Music to the Dukes 1:18:48

2y ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Picture © Lou Dommett Young One of the many highlights of the 2022 XTC Convention in Swindon was an in-depth interview with producer John Leckie. Talking to co-organiser Darryl Bullock, he recalled his formative studio experience working with former members of the Beatles and the excitement of going into the studio with XTC for their first two albu…

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Fossil Fools: XTC covered 1:01:41

2y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

As they prepare for one last run around the block, the members of Fossil Fools, the UK's longest running tribute to XTC, talk about their origins, their famous fans and their appearance at the XTC Convention 2022. Under Mark Fisher's intense questioning about their final set list, Terry Arnett (drums), Ed Percival (guitar), Dan Farmer (keyboard) an…

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Scarecrow People: XTC covers, Sydney-style 53:22

2y ago53:22

53:22

It takes seven musicians to reproduce the sound of XTC when the fantastic Scarecrow People take to the stage. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we talk to three of them about keeping the XTC flame alive in Australia. As they prepare for their next gig at Camelot Lounge, Marrickville on 29 October 2022, Les Rankin (gui…

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XTC's best middle eights: Great Fire to Season Cycle 1:27:15

2y ago1:27:15

1:27:15

In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we dig deep into the centre of the songs of XTC with a celebration of some of the band's best middle eights – and there are a lot to choose from. The musically minded XTC fans picking their favourites are: Crawford "Me and the Wind" Blair Kavus "Jason and the Argonauts" Torabi Sarah "…

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To Infinity And Beyond 50:52

2+ y ago50:52

50:52

In the final episode of this series, Steve gives faint stars the side-eye, Helen sings a relatively short song about relativity and Matt gives a standing ovation to the desktop calculator that rerouted a space probe. Up, up and away! - Steve's bit (01:54) - Helen's bit (16:13) - Matt's bit (36:07) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too bi…

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Live And Kicking Part 3 46:22

2+ y ago46:22

46:22

Steve, Helen and Matt introduce the final installment of their live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With sets from astrophysicist and emo kid Jen Gupta, NATO alphabet innovator (in-NATO-vator) Ted Hill, stand-up medic Matt Hutchinson and Rock ‘n’ Roll IT consultants Foxdog Studios. Also contains extra details from Steve talking abo…

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XTC, Skylarking & Dear God: Jasmine Veillette & Ralph Legnini 1:25:47

2+ y ago1:25:47

1:25:47

What was it like being the eight-year-old asked to sing on XTC’s landmark album? Thirty-five years after recording Dear God, Jasmine Veillette looks back at the making of Skylarking with studio manager Ralph Legnini. And, in a podcast exclusive, the two of them reveal their plans to re-record Dear God with the support of a crowdfunding campaign (de…

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Lock And Key 59:42

2+ y ago59:42

59:42

In this episode, Matt exposes false advertising in the Jigsaw Puzzle industry, Steve matches up what we know about the immune system, and Helen writes a new tune that fits an old song. If you like detail, have a listen. You’ll fit right in: - Matt's bit (01:28) - Steve's bit (19:23) - Helen's bit (32:56) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are…

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Live And Kicking Part 2 51:54

2+ y ago51:54

51:54

Matt, Helen and Steve introduce more favourite moments from their recent live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With comedian Rachel Wheeley talking about the Greenwich Time Signal, biochemical engineer Michael Sulu on the potentially fatal difference between tubes and pipes, and zoologist Hana Ayoob sharing the Honey Badger love. Pl…

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On The Ones And Twos 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

45:05

In this episode, Steve explains why all the molecules in your body are right handed, Matt bigs up the strong law of small numbers and Helen grabs the mic to get on the ones and twos. Stand by to receive details! - Matt's bit (1:10) - Steve's bit (18:19) - Helen's bit (32:49) - "One" Song from "Hello Numbers" (40:25) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our sh…

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Live And Kicking Part 1 50:46

2+ y ago50:46

50:46

Helen, Matt and Steve introduce the best bits of their recent live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With nerdy guest performers Dr Rohin Francis aka Medlife Crisis discussing why the human body isn’t really fit for purpose, and comedian Rosie Wilby on whether monogamy is truly dead. Plus the Nerds share their own unnecessary details…

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XTC's Mummer with Tim Bowness, Sean McGhee and Crawford Blair 1:31:47

2+ y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

In this month's episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we reassess XTC's most frequently neglected album in the company of some of its biggest fans. Mummer is the eleventh in a series of XTC classics to be issued on 200g vinyl. Joining in the celebrations are sound engineer Crawford Blair, who was briefly a member of the XTC cover…

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Curiouser and Curiouser 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

42:29

In a different kind of episode, our intrepid Detailers reveal three facts that they just could not believe the first time they heard them, but turned out to be true. The reproductive habits of barnacles, the unexpected mating call of the tawny owl and a freaky formula that draws a picture of itself all get the Unnecessary Detail treatment: - Helen'…

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Hearts and Minds 44:16

2+ y ago44:16

44:16

In this episode, logical thought and raw emotion meet as Matt finds two numbers that say “I Love You”, Helen sings mathematical equations that are guaranteed to make your brain light up and Steve embarrasses himself with the science of blushing: - Steve's bit (00:51) - Matt's bit (11:15) - Helen's bit (30:13) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show note…

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Input and Output 48:57

2+ y ago48:57

48:57

In this episode, Steve explains how computers talk to each other behind our backs, Helen co-writes a song with a popular internet search engine (if you can’t work out which one, Google it) and Matt brings an Oscar-winning algorithm to the table: - Steve's bit (00:56) - Matt's bit (16:18) - Helen's bit (36:24) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show note…

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Go Forth and Multiply 48:59

2+ y ago48:59

48:59

In this episode, Matt finds out how a runaway algorithm created the world’s most expensive book, Helen searches for the most singable fruit fly genes and Steve considers whether donating a kidney is easier than buying a house: - Steve's bit (00:46) - Helen's bit (11:05) - Matt's bit (37:30) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for A…

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Primed and Ready 42:25

2+ y ago42:25

42:25

In this episode, Matt finds his portrait in a Prime Number, Helen sings about the biggest Prime Number ever discovered (at the time of recording) and Steve discovers the hot new trick that wild honey bees are using to defend themselves: - Steve's bit (00:52) - Matt's bit (13:33) - Helen's bit (26:12) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too…

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EXTC's Matt Hughes and XTC's last ever gig 1:14:36

2+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

In this month's episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we're thinking about XTC music played live – in the past and the present. Bass player Matt Hughes talks about joining EXTC and discovering the XTC catalogue, as he hits the road with Terry Chambers' band. Margaret Brown and Julie Matthews ask the questions. Julie also talks ab…

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Flush and Forget 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

46:42

In this episode, Steve discovers the greedy cup siphon hiding inside your loo, Matt delves into Joseph Bazalgette’s calculations for London’s sewer system and Helen teaches everyone how to flush a toilet, through the medium of song: - Steve's bit (00:48) - Helen's bit (11:48) - Matt's bit (28:03) SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big…

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A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail is back! 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes as soon as they are released! Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. One starting point sets off three different science stories from the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments…

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XTC live in Manchester 1:23:47

2+ y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

It was 18 March 1982 at La Palace in Paris when Andy Partridge left the stage for the last time, overwhelmed by the pressures of relentless touring and Valium withdrawal. Until that point, XTC were one of the hardest working live bands on the circuit and in this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, music journalists David Nolan …

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XTC's English Settlement with Dave Gregory and Hugh Padgham 1:21:24

2+ y ago1:21:24

1:21:24

On 12 February 1982, XTC's English Settlement was released. Forty years on, What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast reunites guitarist Dave Gregory and co-producer Hugh Padgham to look back at the recording of one of the greatest ever double albums. They talk about favourite songs, hanging out at the Manor and Andy Partridge's after-hours tomf…

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XTC's English Settlement: The Expert View 1:44:44

2+ y ago1:44:44

1:44:44

What does the Bishop of Leeds think of All of a Sudden? What does Pat Kane of Hue and Cry make of Leisure? What can classicist Charlotte Higgins tell us about Jason and the Argonauts? It's the 40th anniversary of XTC's English Settlement and, in the first of two special birthday episodes, What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast asks the expert…

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Episode 53: 053 - Global Progression Special 1:58:40

2+ y ago1:58:40

1:58:40

**NOTE** After 10 years of podcasting, the Keep Thinking team have made the decision to publish all of our future mixes through MIXCLOUD only. The Keep Thinking show will remain free to listen to through Mixcloud, as it always has been! If you wish to contnue listening to the show, you can by searching for 'Four Candles' or 'Keep Thinking' in the M…

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XTC Collectors: from Science Friction to Wrapped in Grey 1:14:42

3y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

What is the holy grail for the XTC completist? Is it the 7in Science Friction with picture sleeve? Or is it the 7in Wrapped in Grey that was never officially released? Or perhaps it's a one-of-a-kind poster from the days of Star Park. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, dedicated collectors Darryl Bullock and Per Aronss…

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