Best Tom Eames Podcasts (2024)

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Hook 56:15

15d ago56:15

56:15

Looky-looky, we’ve got Hooky! For this episode, Morgan takes Tom back to 1991 and the history of the classic Peter Pan movie Hook, starring the late great Robin Williams. In the episode, we drunkenly discuss: Our genuine surprise at the movie's bad reviews How Michael Jackson could have been Peter Pan Was Rufio cool or lame? The underrated brillian…

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65 - Stefano Carlin, Ski Zenit 1:41:26

1M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

Welcome to episode 65 of the Ski Instructor Podcast from a rainy Val-d'Illiez. This weeks episode features Stefano Carlin from Ski Zenit. Ski Zenit aren't a traditional ski school in that they do a mix of normal ski school stuff in Saas Fee and Zinal in Valais, Switzerland, but they also do race coaching and camps over the summer in Saas Fee as wel…

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Mighty Max 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

We go full '90s nostalgia in this latest Two Geeks episode, as we look back at the Mighty Max toys! From the various (and tiny) versions of the Mighty Max playsets to its surprisingly dark cartoon TV series, we remember a much simpler time for kids in the early '90s. We also discuss: Was Max's dad somewhat irresponsible? Max's origins in Polly Pock…

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64 - Tom Gellie revisited part 2, Big Picture Skiing 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

Welcome to episode 64 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. One of my big regrets of all of the previous episodes that I have recorded was the poor sound quality on the original Tom Gellie episode. So I got back in touch with Tom to have another long chat about skiing and the latest development and direction that he has gone with his business, Big Picture…

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The Running Man 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

It's time to start... running! This episode, we’re hurtling – in our metaphorical rocket-sleds – back to 1987 for a retrospective of dystopian action flick The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. And yes, Tom hasn't seen it. We discuss: The bizarre chart history of Crazy Frog (There's a link, trust us) The brilliance of soundtrack kings Jo…

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63 - Professional Ski Instructors of Europe (PSIE) - Derek Tate and Jamie Kagan 1:20:47

3M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Welcome to episode 63 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Jamie Kagan and Derek Tate of the Professional Ski Instructors of Europe (PSIE). The PSIE is a sister organisation of the PSIC, Professional Ski Instructors of Canada and shares much of the same pathway and framework as that organisation. There will be tweaks to the pathway fo…

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Bananaman 54:33

4M ago54:33

54:33

"When Eric eats a banana..." For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan all about a very British superhero, Eric Wimp aka Bananaman! From his Nutty magazine beginnings to its potential movie spinoff, we delve into the history of the loveable, if rather inept at times, Bananaman. Surprised that TV the episodes were only 5 minutes long, we also rewatch and…

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Mad Max 55:29

5M ago55:29

55:29

We don't need another beer-o... For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the Mad Max film franchise, starting with 1979's Mad Max starring Mel Gibson, and continuing to 2024's latest instalment. From surprising music influences to dodgy American dubs, this franchise has had it all over the past few decades. We also discuss: Mel…

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62 - Tom Gellie revisited part 1 - Big Picture Skiing 1:23:31

5M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

Welcome to episode 62 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. One of my big regrets of all of the previous episodes that I have recorded was the poor sound quality on the original Tom Gellie episode. So I got back in touch with Tom to have another long chat about skiing and the latest development and direction that he has gone with his business, Big Picture…

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Columbo 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Just one more thing... For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan about possibly the world's greatest TV detective: Columbo, played by the brilliant Peter Falk. We look back at the history of the iconic American TV cop show, its epic origins and surprising facts. We also discuss: The incredible lineup of guest stars from Dick Van Dyke to Johnny Cash How …

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61 - Deb Armstrong - Olympic Gold Medallist and YouTube superstar 1:36:32

7M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

Welcome to Episode 61 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. This week my guest probably needs no introduction as you will have all seen Deb's YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@DebArmstrongSkiStrong but you probably haven't read her bio on what an extraordinary athlete she was in the 70's and 80's, culminating in her greatest success, the GS women's …

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Generation X 50:27

7M ago50:27

50:27

In a time before the MCU, before X-Men, before even Blade, it was the mid-90s. Comic book adaptations were ropey at best. One such example at trying to put superheroes on screen was this forgotten TV movie: Generation X. Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, this X-Men spinoff didn't quite set the world alight. In this episode, Morgan explain…

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60 - Avalanche Awareness Special - Julian Griffiths, European Snowsports 1:36:51

8M ago1:36:51

1:36:51

Welcome to episode 60 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring an avalanche awareness special with Julian Griffiths of European Snowsports. Julian's ski school has lost two instructors free skiing in the last three years to avalanches and this episode is a summary of the police investigation report in to the most recent one, in which Joel…

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Freaky Festive Franchises 1:11:44

8M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

You can't have a franchise without a threequel. Yes, following our previous two Freaky Franchises episodes, it's time for a festive edition! For this year's Two Geeks Christmas special, we're looking back at four festive film series that have gone on far longer than we realised. Whether it's just one sequel too many or a ridiculous number of remake…

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Ocean's Eleven 1:18:19

9M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

You're either in or you're out... For this episode, we travel to Las Vegas 2001 and the heist of the century, as we discuss the excellent movie Ocean's Eleven. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon among many others, this was one of the biggest films of the 2000s, and still holds up today. We also discuss: The not-so-grea…

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59 - John Eames - Former BASI telemark director and The Off Piste and Telemark Ski Company 1:44:58

9M ago1:44:58

1:44:58

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 59 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. For this episode, I had long and interesting conversation with John Eames, Director of The Off Piste and Telemark Ski Company and former telemark director for BASI. This conversation is quite telemark centric and covers John's skiing background, the rise and fall of telemark skiing,…

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Quatermass 59:21

10M ago59:21

59:21

The Two Geeks are here to "bring something back" from the archives, as we look back at the Quatermass franchise. Morgan teaches Tom all about the classic British sci-fi series, including its various versions, adaptations, sequels and casts. We also discuss: How Tom thought a 'quatermass' was a scientific thing rather than a bloke's name Can nuns wa…

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58 - PSIC, Professional Ski Instructors of Canada - Perry Schmunk and Jeff Marks 1:42:08

10M ago1:42:08

1:42:08

Welcome to episode 58 of the podcast and an interview I did with Perry and Jeff from the new Canadian ski instructor association, The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada, PSIC. We had a great wide ranging chat, talking mostly about the new organisation and their objectives but also chatting other things like Interski, attracting new people into …

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Round the Twist 56:05

11M ago56:05

56:05

Have you ever, ever felt like this? Yes, we're heading back to the '90s once more as we remember the legendary Australian children's TV show, Round the Twist! As well as the iconic theme tune, we discuss the show's many cast changes, its quirky (and questionable) supernatural storylines and much more. We also talk about: Why was there never a singl…

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57 - Jon Ahlsén and Tom Waddington - Level Up Ski Coaching 1:31:35

11M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

Welcome to episode 57 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring a return to the pod for Jon and Tom. Jon and Tom have gone in a new direction with their own ski instructor training company, Level Up Ski Coaching. You can find them here: www.levelupskicoaching.com Insta and FB @levelupskicoaching In this episode we chat all things to do wit…

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Sapphire & Steel 48:39

12M ago48:39

48:39

Tom and Morgan have been assigned to dissect the cult sci-fi/fantasy TV classic, Sapphire & Steel! In this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the ITV drama that ran from 1979 to 1982, starring Joanna Lumley and David McCallum. In the episode, we discuss: NCIS star David McCallum's surprising influence on hip-hop How all this time, Tom thought it…

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56 - Q+A Special featuring Phil Brown from Impulse Racing and the NSSA 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

Welcome to episode 56 of The Ski Instructor Podcast and finally, I get round to doing the Q+A episode that I promised you all so long ago. I was on a week long motorbike tour with Phil Brown of Impulse Racing and we had a chance to sit down one evening overlooking Lake Como and go through the questions that you all sent in. I want to thank you for …

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Tiny Toon Adventures 58:02

1y ago58:02

58:02

'We're all a little looney...' For this episode, Tom returns to his childhood and looks back at one of his favourite shows, and one that totally passed Morgan by, the Tiny Toons! Yes, it's the early '90s cartoon that preceded the Animaniacs and saw a new generation of Looney Tunes characters, from the town of Acme Acres. In the episode, we discuss:…

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2015 59:20

1y ago59:20

59:20

The Paris attacks, FIFA scandal, Jeremy Clarkson's fracas, The Force Awakens... Tracklisting: Eastenders – Who Killed Lucy Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk Buckingham Palace denies Andrew claims Poldark Charlie Hebdo attacks Hozier – Take Me to Church Australia allowed in Eurovision Piers Morgan joins GMB OMI – Cheerleader Princess Charlotte born The Dres…

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55 - Darren Turner, Insight Ski Coaching, Ski School App - Part 2 1:44:29

1y ago1:44:29

1:44:29

Welcome to episode 55 of The Ski Instructor Podcast and part 2 of my chat with Darren Turner. I travelled to Aosta in the autumn to chat with Darren about his life in skiing, his career as an instructor and his subsequent changes of direction after skiing. Darren grew up skiing in the UK and Europe, eventually becoming an independent instructor in …

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Commando 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

It's time to let off some steam, and enjoy some 'macho bullshit', as we tackle 1985's action romp, Commando! It's one of Morgan's favourite films, and Tom's only seen it once (years ago, because Morgan made him). But how does it hold up nearly 40 years later? We discuss the making of the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, as well as its impressive cast…

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Goodnight Sweetheart 49:07

1y ago49:07

49:07

A romantic sci-fi time travel sitcom, you say? For this episode, we travel back to 1993 and the British comedy series Goodnight Sweetheart, centred around Gary Sparrow, a TV repairman who finds himself able to travel between 1990s and 1940s London via a magical alleyway. From Gary's questionable morals to Nicholas Lyndhurst's surprisingly great sin…

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54 - Darren Turner, Insight Ski Coaching, Ski School App - Part 1 1:11:31

1y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Welcome to episode 54 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. I travelled to Aosta in the autumn to chat with Darren Turner about his life in skiing, his career as an instructor and his subsequent changes of direction after skiing. Darren grew up skiing in the UK and Europe, eventually becoming an independent instructor in Serre Chevalier in France. As well…

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Captain Planet and the Planeteers 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

58:39

Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, Heart... Beer! For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the classic '90s cartoon series, environmental heroes and pop culture icons, Captain Planet and the Planeteers. From its incredible theme tune, and insanely impressive voice cast roster, to how it genuinely changed the world for the better, we del…

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53 - Derek Tate, Interski 2023 Review 1:38:00

1+ y ago1:38:00

1:38:00

Welcome to episode 53 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. This week I have an Interski Review Podcast for you with Derek Tate. Derek went to Interski 2023 in Levi in Finalnd and reports back on some of the seminars and on snow practical sessions that he attended. The theme at this years' Interski was the 'Guest Experience' which as many of you know by n…

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Gamesmaster 1:08:25

1+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Grab your Golden Joystick and give it a waggle, it's time to travel back to the 1990s and remember the underrated Channel 4 TV show, Gamesmaster. From Dominik Diamond's various incarnations, his brief Hollywood replacement and how Mario 64 brought down one of the show's cult heroes, we embrace our 'dweeb' 12-year-old selves by delving into the clas…

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Rocky 1:17:25

1+ y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Yo audience – welcome to episode 114 of Two Geeks Two Beers, the podcast where we “eat lightning, crap thunder”, drink beer and revisit some of our favourite TV shows, games and movies. For this episode, Morgan is teaching Tom all about Sylvester Stallone's Rocky franchise, from 1976's Rocky to 2006's Rocky Balboa. With Creed III now at cinemas, it…

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52 - Stuart Bernard, Ski Focus - Part 2 1:26:57

1+ y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Welcome to episode 52 of the podcast. This week I have the second part of a 2 part interview I did in the autumn with Stuart Bernard of Ski Focus. Stuart splits his time between working in the snow domes in the UK and skiing with clients in Tignes. We chatted about the value of indoor practice, bumps, marketing and more on bad backs and mental appr…

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Galaxy Quest 1:17:33

1+ y ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Never give up, never surrender! For this episode, Tom and Morgan look back at the cult 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. In the episode, Tom teaches Morgan all about the Tim Allen and Alan Rickman film's beginnings, how the cast could have looked very different and whether a sequel could be on the way. We also drunkenly chat about: Does the TV show …

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 1:13:51

1+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

By the power of nerd-dom, we HAVE A PODCAST! Morgan teaches Tom all about one of the greatest cartoon TV shows of all-time: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We discuss the show's toy line beginnings, the creative minds behind the series and its enduring legacy - including its many spinoffs, remakes and sequels. We also delve into: Tom's trau…

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51- Stuart Bernard, Ski Focus - Part 1 1:45:27

1+ y ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Welcome to episode 51 of the podcast. This episode I have the first part of a 2 part interview I did in the autumn with Stuart Bernard of Ski Focus. Stuart splits his time between working in the snow domes in the UK and skiing with clients in Tignes. We had a wide reaching chat talking about Stuart's journey to becoming an instructor, ski philosoph…

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50 - Katie Dobson, Independent Instructor, Chatel, France - www.skigoddess.co.uk 1:55:25

1+ y ago1:55:25

1:55:25

Hello and happy new year to you all. I hope that Santa brought you all new skis and lots of snow. So here we are at episode 50 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. I'm personally amazed that I have managed to find enough content to keep this interesting for 50 episodes and 80,000 downloads. For the 50th episode, which also doubles as the late Christmas s…

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You've Got Mail and Serendipity 1:21:30

1+ y ago1:21:30

1:21:30

It's the 2022 Two Geeks Christmas special! And as promised, it's a sort-of-Christmas-romcom episode. Here, Tom looks back at the 2001 romance film Serendipity starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, while Morgan delves into 1998's You've Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Sure, it doesn't sound like geek fodder that belongs on the podcast, and…

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The Goonies 1:03:29

1+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Hey, you guys! It's time to look back and celebrate one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1985's The Goonies. Tom can't quite believe that Morgan only watched this once a few years ago, and so it's up to him to teach him all about the legendary film starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and many others. From One Eyed WIlly's rich stuff to a m…

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49 - Simon Jones part 2 - Head freestyle coach - Kimberley, Canada 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

Welcome to episode 49 of The Ski Instructor Podcast and part 2 of my interview with Simon Jones, who is the head freestyle coach at Kimberley in Canada. Simon is originally British but now lives full time in Canada, coaching skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. In this episode we discuss the CSIA structure, client service, teaching of both …

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Ultraviolet (1998) 52:08

2y ago52:08

52:08

Remember that vampire series on Channel 4 that starred Jack Davenport and Idris Elba before they were famous and it only ran for six episodes in 1998? No? Well, Morgan's going to refresh your memory. For this Halloween (sort of) special, Morgan will teach Tom all about the cult British TV drama, that also starred a pre-True Blood Stephen Moyer as a…

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48 - Simon Jones part 1 - Head freestyle coach - Kimberley, Canada 57:46

2y ago57:46

57:46

Welcome to episode 48 of The Ski Instructor Podcast. It's been a while since the last podcast, the autumn is a super busy time for me given my role at www.snow-pros.ski This week, I present to you part 1 of a great interview with Simon Jones, who is the head freestyle coach at Kimberley in Canada. Simon is originally British but now lives full time…

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Mystery Men 58:18

2y ago58:18

58:18

Whether you're a ticking time bomb of rage or a master of cutlery, we're here for you. In our latest episode we're tackling the underrated 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men! Tom teaches Morgan (though, it turns out Morgan didn't need any teaching) all about the making of the Ben Stiller comedy, also staring William H Macy, Hank Azaria, Jaenene Gar…

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The Incredible Hulk (1982) 42:56

2y ago42:56

42:56

Yes, we're tackling that 'loveable' green giant once more. With She-Hulk now unleashes, in this episode Morgan teaches Tom all about the 1982 animated version of the Incredible Hulk. We drunkenly discuss: How Hulk fit in with Spider-Man and his 'amazing' friends (what made them so amazing, anyway?) A look back at the forgotten '60s version and its …

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47 - Federico Wenzel - Argentine Ski Instructor, www.fedewenzelski.com 1:34:52

2y ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Welcome to episode 47 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Federico Wenzel from Argentina. The summer heat here is finally fading and there is an autumnal feeling in the air at higher altitudes. I had a great chat with Federico who is working his way through the Argentine ski instructor qualifications. We touched on many topics, inclu…

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Fraggle Rock 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Dance your cares away, worries for another day, it's time for a new Two Geeks Two Beers podcast episode! This time, Tom fulfils a listener's wish by finally doing Fraggle Rock, as he teaches Morgan all about the classic '80s TV show from Jim Henson. In it, we discuss: The Muppetverse of Madness The various international human 'wraparounds' includin…

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46 - Harry McFadden Part 2 - Rookie Academy, The Ski Co, NZSIA trainer 1:10:57

2y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Welcome to episode 46 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Harry McFadden part 2. Our conversation carries on and in part 2 I finally put to bed my questions about the Japanese technical champs. We also talk about China, Italy and this summer's NZ season. Finally we talk tech on where the turn comes from. I hope you are all well and e…

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The Three Musketeers (1993) 1:02:48

2y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

All for one, and all for love! This episode sees Morgan take Tom back to 1993 and the strangely-forgotten action romp The Three Musketeers, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt, Chris O'Donnell and Tim Curry. Tom thought he'd seen it, but when he watched it the night before, this was apparently not the case. But what did he think…

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45 - Harry McFadden Part 1 - Rookie Academy, The Ski Co, NZSIA trainer 55:38

2y ago55:38

55:38

Welcome to episode 45 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Harry McFadden part 1. Hopefully this episode will be just in time for the start of the New Zealand winter and will provide some inspiration for all those heading to NZ to ski. We chat on a wide range of topics including getting your new season going, fatigue between seasons, …

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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds 1:28:53

2y ago1:28:53

1:28:53

"And slowly, but surely, they drew their plans against us..." For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan all about a true one-off: the sci-fi prog rock concept musical album adaptation of HG Wells' War of the Worlds, by Jeff Wayne. Morgan gets flabbergasted at the album's enduring popularity, as he hears songs like 'Eve of the War' and 'Forever Autumn' f…

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