Twang welcomes Word founder David Hepworth to the pod, apologising for the scruffy surroundings after the glitz of the mighty Word magazine recording suite. The Hep is in fine form, and we have an enjoyable wander through his career touching on some less known facts, the new book and his other current activities. Twang admonishes the great man for not popping in for a cup of tea and stresses the warm welcome which awaits…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/David_Hepworth_master.mp3

Twang welcomes Tiggerlion, El Hombre Malo and Mike H back to the pod to continue the look at Miles Davis’s career from the departure of John Coltrane through the second great quintet, the embracing of electric instruments, drugs and his late period renaissance. There is much to cover and the team battle and beat the temptation to bottle it and accept there must be a part three.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Milescast_Pt._2.mp3

Twang welcomes Pencilsqueezer to the pod for a rambling one to one discussion taking in life, art, music, creativity and Walter Trout’s liver. With true artistic control, the boys go approximately an hour over schedule and the resultant ‘cast is a sadly cut down version of the master tape which will be available in the to-be released AW Podcast Masters series.

Volunteers for a rambling chat with Twang for the pod please PM!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Pencilmaster.mp3

Twang gathers in the pod with Feedback File and Nick Duvet to discuss Joni Mitchell.  We wander through her early folkie days, her (arguable) peak in the 70s, the great jazz scare and Feedback makes a case for the later albums where her unerring way with a tune and a chord progression fights with the unpleasant production values of the time and wins.  We agree that her influence is enormous and toy with the idea that she is increasingly becoming a cult figure.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Jonimaster.mp3

Twang welcomes Blue Boy and Dai to the pod to discuss Van Morrison. There’s little to argue with about the quantity and usually the quality of the various Vans we have seen, and “Astral Weeks” is given suitably reverential treatment other than one member who moans about the noodly flute player. They agree that through the transcendent Celtic soul and deep mysticism there is a rich vein of Van humour to be discovered, and not a mention of harmonicas.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Vancast.mp3

In the first of an occasional series of 121 discussions with an AW member, Twang welcomes Carolina to the pod for a wander through her musical journey taking in the old Word, nearly copping off with David Hepworth, poetry, life’s little challenges, Spotify usage and our own comfy little corner of the internet.

Anyone interested joining in a similar interrogation PM @Twang.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Carolina_final_master.mp3

No! Not something to do with healthy food. Twang, Slotbadger, Neela and Steve T convene in the pod to discuss rock biographies and the endless vista of related cultural stuff around them which we enjoy.  Favourites are praised, stinkers are called out to save you wasting your time and the team read excerpts from their favourites.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/extra_edit.mp3

Twang, Feedback File, Skirky and FentonSteve gather in the pod for a natter about nothing in particular. The team chew over things in general including the events of the past week, threads they enjoyed, new fun discoveries, maths problems, podcasts and finally show their chops as budding poets.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Randomcast.mp3

In a bumper year end review, Twang, Tiggerlion, El Hombre Malo and Leedsboy gather under the stern watchful gaze of Head Boy Ainsley. The team cover their personal take on the year, music, books, TV, sport, Brexit, podcasts, the Blog itself….all is contained here.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/EOYcast.mp3

Twang, Ganglesprocket, Feedback File and Salwarpe gather in the pod to have a hard hitting, narrow eyed look at the life, work and legacy of Nick Drake.  Preconceptions are put aside and cold objectivity deployed.  After some debate, all agree that it’s all pretty much perfect other than the odd track which is just really good.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Drakecast_master_2.mp3

Twang, Tiggerlion, Nigel T and Steve C with special guest and Beatles lifer Simon convene in the pod to discuss the Beatles album “The Beatles” aka The White Album. Like its subject, the pod is possibly too long, a bit all over the place, somewhat chaotic and at any time one of the fab four is left wondering what is going on. Nonetheless, much ground is covered, the new remixed box discussed in detail and Twang’s lack of Beatles knowledge brutally exposed. Finally the team take the shears to TWA and produce 5 alternative running orders to fit onto one vinyl album.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/White_Albumcast_master.mp3

Twang, Skirky, Bartleby, Askwith and El Hombre Malo convene in the pod to discuss the noble practice of being in a band – forming, storming, norming, falling apart, making a row and having FUN.  Hoary anecdotes are told, bad gigs ruefully recounted and occasional triumphs celebrated.  Tips are available on the tricky art of getting rid of failing band members – spoiler alert, cowardice is your friend.  Part 2 is threatened…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Bandcast_master.mp3

Twang, Ganglesprocket, Feedback File, TR Magic Words and Tiggerlion assemble in the pod, adopt “The Thinker” posture and get deep and philosophical on the weighty topic of whether music matters? Did it ever? Has the age of music being central to everything gone? Was John Miles right? Listen and find out.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Does_music_matter_master.mp3

Twang, Fortune 8, Uncle Wheaty, FentonSteve and Dave Big Picture gather in the pod to discuss live albums good, bad, and ugly. The boys venture off piste into genres of which they are manifestly ignorant (are there drum solos on live rap albums?) and manage to go for minutes at a time without getting back to “Live and Dangerous”.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Live_albumscast_master.mp3

Twang, Fortune 8, Rigid Digit and Asquith convene in the pod to discuss TV past and present. The square eyed team cover programmes old and new, deep dive into comedy and crime (who was in Cannon?), the Beeb, new ways of consuming the same old rubbish and take a punt on the future of that about which so many grumble whilst spending hours a week consuming.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Tellycast_master.mp3

Twang, Tiggerlion, Junior Wells, El Hombre Malo and Mike H gather in the pod to discuss the first half of Miles Davis’s career. Berets are worn, goatees stroked and brows furrowed as the boys try to navigate the work of an artist who seemed to be having about 4 careers at once, frequently releasing multiple albums per year. Favourite albums are debated and ever switching musical companions considered, but we all agree that “Kind of blue” is definitely quite good.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Milescast_final_master.mp3

Twang, Chiz, Carl and Retropath 2 gather in the pod to discuss, in a shameless bit of navel gazing, the Afterword. Topic originator Attack Dog was busy on guard duty at the time so had to sit this one out but his growl was there in spirit. The team discuss their entry to the blog, favourite threads, how to achieve an effective flounce, hate threads and much more. About half way through, reggae fans will appreciate the contribution of guest producer Lee “Scratch” Perry as participants randomly disappear into a Skype provided echo chamber, but the team are not phased by this first known venture into podcast dub, and get to the end in a positive, if cautious, mood about the future of our little corner of the internet.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Self_Referentialcast.mp3

Twang, Leedsboy and Tiggerlion reconvene with the midfield strengthened by Askwith called from the bench as Feedback File is on a free transfer to more useful activities and maintaining the tradition of every podcast being bedeviled by Skype problems, Fortune 8 was obliged to sit this one out. The team celebrate the quarter final win over Sweden, trash talk the competition and unashamedly dare to dream. It’s coming home, they don’t sing (you will be relieved to learn).

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Footycast_part_2_master.mp3

Twang, Leedsboy, Fortune 8, Tiggerlion and JohnA gather in the pod to discuss England’s triumphant exit from the last 16 and booking of a quarter final place on Saturday.  With not a sick parrot in sight the boys survey the competition with a jaundiced eye and make a punt on the eventual winner. Dare we dream?  Listen and find out.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Footycast_master.mp3

So despite popular demand Ganglesprocket, Dr Volume & Rigid Digit along with host DFB step into the 90s and a bit into the 21st century with their final TV picks

– Boy Girl Revolutionaries – Skanking Lionel Blair – Robin & Liz’s Funtime Show – Watch With MF’s – Rather Meg & Jack Than Fleetwood Mac

An accompanying YouTube playlist should help guide you towards the end of the road

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/musictv2.mp3

In another universe of lost recordings this already exists but in this reality for the first time Mr DFB, Dr Volume, Rigid Digit and Ganglesprocket chose their favourite music TV moments at short notice and are then forced to justify themselves.

To help with the video part of this audio only experience there is a YouTube playlist up at

So we discuss

Dusty n Martha’s Motown youthquake Lady Soul’s explosion in the unlikeliest of places The band who made it all look so much of a real good time The magnetic howling noise of Johnny and the boys Freaky dancing and glasses from local TV heaven

Not definitive, not exhaustive, simply off the top of our heads. Part 2 will follow with plenty of swearing, jumping, fury and fun.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/musictv1.mp3

Mr Tiggerlion, Steven C, NigelT and DFB (Vera, Chuck & Dave) have been storing up Beatles chat all winter, here comes the sun and it’s gonna be a double

Actually this podcast would fit nicely onto one side of a C90 if you edited out the music bits aka the glue in the sandwich but you’d be missing some groovy sounds from and surrounding ‘The Beatles’ aka The Beatles White Album from 1968.

Recreating a hippie commune in Penge we consult the Tibetan Book Of The Yeti and meditate on some far out schizzle

Were Ringo’s tins of Heinz Beans the only thing that got lost in Rishikesh? Did the Beatles start to unravel before the fractious White Album sessions? Were the clues to the dissolution of the group in their various contributions to the May 1968 demo tape at George’s gaff? Which track should have stayed in demo form according to DFB AND NO ONE ELSE.

But most importantly – what Beatles gift did Nigel T get for Christmas?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/whitelp.mp3

Same day, same idiots aka DFB, Dr Volume and Ganglesprocket try to examine why Mr Dog and Mr G appear to need to like everything – especially if its on a list

This is not an in depth examination of the work of Joni Mitchell because that’s for someone else its just trying to explain why we don’t really get her. Or rather all you need is one album. Or maybe not even that

Maybe you should just follow the Dr Volume prescription of just finding stuff you like and not putting yourself through the mangle desperately trying to convince yourselves to accept an artist into your life

it’s not a matter of life and death but what is?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/bluepod.mp3

Why have we gathered on this mountainside at this ungodly hour as the cold winds of winter whip around our ears? To talk bullshit of course.

DFB, Mr Ganglesprocket and not a real Dr Volume beat the January blues by catching up with life as we know it.

With his http://recordshopcity.co.uk/ hat on the Dr gives latest report on whether we have reached peak vinyl. We discuss the New Years Honours List, the lovely Bongo and equally saintly Marc.

We discuss pop conformity, bands who try new directions, success , failure and Scott Engel

Part 2 will feature Joni Mitchell critique and whether we really need to measure music in 12 month chunks but for now, thank you for listening

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/nyepod.mp3

Marking the passing of Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, Twang, Tiggerlion, Nick Duvet and Feedback File convene in the pod to reflect on topics such as what did Walter bring to the Dan, was he his own man or simply one half of a greater whole, how did the boys work together and a quick skim over Walter’s many finest moments (a grammatical absurdity our hero would have appreciated).

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theafterwordpodcast/Beckercast_final.mp3