Cover image of Radio Bla Bla

Radio Bla Bla

Eavesdrop on our conversations about songs. Each episode John and Brendan discuss a new song, exploring the style, lyrics, sounds and the time in place of the song, sometimes with interesting discover... Read more

Warning: This podcast data isn't working.

This means that the episode rankings aren't working properly. Please revisit us at a later time to get the best episodes of this podcast!

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

9 - " splice, splice baby " - The Chain - Fleetwood Mac

9 - " splice, splice baby " - The Chain - Fleetwood Mac

The one where ... we realise Brendan has an unhealthy fear of disco.We listen to The Chain. • Release in 1977 • Album: R... Read more

19 Dec 2019

21mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

8 - " don't start the talking, I could talk all night ... " - Olivers Army - Elvis Costello

8 - " don't start the talking, I could talk all night ... " - Olivers Army - Elvis Costello

The one where ... we realise it's a protest song disguised as a pop song. We listen to Elvis Costello's most successful ... Read more

1 Dec 2019

19mins

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

7 - " shhhhhh, I'm listening " - Kashmir - Led Zeppelin

7 - " shhhhhh, I'm listening " - Kashmir - Led Zeppelin

The one where we ... force ourselves to stop listening; • it took 3 years to write • Learn how to use a sitar in a song ... Read more

29 Nov 2019

28mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

6 - " they're doing it for the right reasons " - Midnight in Harlem - Tadeschi Trucks Band

6 - " they're doing it for the right reasons " - Midnight in Harlem - Tadeschi Trucks Band

The one where ... we mellow out and chill after being in the 80's.We listen to a smooth and melodically layered song by ... Read more

10 Nov 2019

14mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

5 - " They made squillions of dollars " - Photograph - Def Leppard

5 - " They made squillions of dollars " - Photograph - Def Leppard

The one ... where we start out discussing Photograph by Def Leppard.We got stuck in the 80's againThis time however; • w... Read more

4 Nov 2019

30mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

4 - " Is that like not the best intro to a song you've ever heard? " - Love Song - Simple Minds

4 - " Is that like not the best intro to a song you've ever heard? " - Love Song - Simple Minds

The one about "... the best intro to a song you've ever heard ..."This song can take you back to your High School Formal... Read more

3 Nov 2019

23mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

2 - " short and sharp, its just a punch in the face " - Kick out the Jams - MC5

2 - " short and sharp, its just a punch in the face " - Kick out the Jams - MC5

Episode 2 sees Brendan introduce John to this MC5 classic. Kick Out The Jams! Motherfuckers!In this episode we discussed... Read more

27 Oct 2019

17mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

3 - " It's more Stones than The Stones " - Street Fighting Man - The Rolling Stones

3 - " It's more Stones than The Stones " - Street Fighting Man - The Rolling Stones

We've chosen to launch Radio Bla Bla with our discussion of Street Fighting Man by The Rolling Stones.This was our 3rd r... Read more

27 Oct 2019

27mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

1 - " Is that a sitar? " - My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

1 - " Is that a sitar? " - My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

My Sweet Lord, was written by George Harrison.Originally offered to Billy Preston who recorded and released his version ... Read more

2 Dec 2018

18mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”