Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast In the Lap of the Pods (Queen podcast)
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| Live Aid | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:36:09 | |
On our last episode, we finish on a high, discussing Queen's astonishing set at Live Aid on 13th July 1985. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roger Taylor - Outsider Tour Live | 12 Dec 2023 | 01:04:52 | |
In this penultimate episode, we discuss Roger's live album from his 2021 UK tour - Outsider Tour Live. An array of songs from his solo albums and some Queen songs, but for some reason, no fucking Fun in Space songs!! || X, BlueSky: @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No One But You (Only the Good Die Young) by Queen minus Freddie Mercury | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
In this episode, we discuss the song recorded in 1997 by John, Brian and Roger: No One But You (Only the Good Die Young). || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hot Space | 06 Aug 2020 | 02:14:18 | |
We discuss Queen's 10th studio album, the controversial Hot Space. Is a complete failure? Are there any redeeming qualities to it? We disuss the album in detail and also discuss the blame game that Queen members have played with regard to this album. Join the discussion on Twitter @lappods.Thanks for listening and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flash Gordon Soundtrack | 30 Jul 2020 | 01:33:45 | |
We discuss Queen's 9th studio album and soundtrack to the movie Flash Gordon. A very different album for Queen as they are having to construct music around a concept given to them. This album was put together during a busy period for the band, finishing off The Game album and touring. An album overlooked by many, including Queen fans, does it deserve more attention?In this episode, we are joined by the fantastic comedian Michael Legge who discusses the album with us and adds a bit of star quality to the pod!Thanks for listening and as usual, join the discussion on Twitter @lappods.Michael Legge:https://michaellegge.bandcamp.com/Soundtracks:Under the Skinhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/58sgJHAR6AAAYRrHHgPUgZ?si=-RnB_tkyS5GYi9-zp9HMowThe Good, The Bad and The Uglyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HukuZfRniuRhWTc8EQQWt?si=3rohSxWHSK2Q9ukXGFzFygEvent Horizonhttps://youtu.be/6gaWH2NdZNwDirty Harryhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lbA7tLivwPJCBZjPCjsaD?si=2rikMqLARLSwRGV-hp8vjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game | 23 Jul 2020 | 01:41:57 | |
Apologies for some poor sound quality on this episode. This was only noticed after the recording. It's been cleaned up as best we can and hopefully you still enjoy it!The band return with their eighth album and first album of the 1980s, The Game. With a more direct sound, the album was a massive hit in the US due to two number 1 singles. How does it hold up now? Did Queen dilute their sound too much or was this the start of something special?Join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook @lappods.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jazz | 16 Jul 2020 | 01:50:22 | |
We disuss Queen's 7th studio album, released on 10th November 1978. The band by this point had released 7 albums in 5 years. Where the creative juices still flowing? This episode features a clip from comedian Michael Legge who gives his thoughts on Mustapha and also one of the Lap Pods team!Thanks for listening anf join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook via @lappods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| News of the World | 09 Jul 2020 | 01:39:44 | |
We discuss one of Queen's biggest sellers, News of the World, the band's 6th studio album. A change in vibe on this one and a more stripped back sound. Does it work or would we have preferred the overblown sound that we all have grown to love so much? Join the discussion @lappods.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Day at the Races | 09 Jul 2020 | 01:19:01 | |
Often seen as a companion to A Night at the Opera, Queen's fifth album A Day at the Races was released on 10th December 1976. It has been said that this is the poorer of the two albums but what do we think about it?Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Night at the Opera | 02 Jul 2020 | 01:29:28 | |
We discuss Queen's fourth and biggest selling album, A Night at the Opera released on 21st November 1975. A few sparks fly as maybe for the first time there is some disagreement among us! Does it deserve its status as Queen's best album?Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sheer Heart Attack | 25 Jun 2020 | 01:17:13 | |
We discuss Queen's third album Sheer Heart Attack, released on 8th November 1974. The band score their first major single hit with Killer Queen but is this shift in Queen's sound all too much?A big shout out to www.queenarchives.com and www.queensongs.info - two excellent websites to get Queen articles and music thoery information respectively.Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Queen II | 18 Jun 2020 | 01:19:56 | |
We discuss Queen's second album, the extremely well-loved Queen II. The band expand a little on their metallic sound on this one released on 8th March 1974. How will this one sit with us? Listen and join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods. Thanks for listening! A big shout out to www.queenarchives.com for their excellent collection of Queen articles and reviews which we used to dicuss the reaction to the album from the press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Queen (first album) | 11 Jun 2020 | 01:03:42 | |
The band release their long awaited debut album on 13th July 1973 and take their first steps towards legendary status. How does the album hold up? Is it a blistering debut? A damp squib? The boys disuss the album and its impact. Join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook via LapPods.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy | 17 Aug 2023 | 01:07:24 | |
In this NOT episode we discuss an album that is highly regarded as one of the best live albums of all time: Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy, released in 1978. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Preview episode | 01 Jun 2020 | 00:00:47 | |
Welcome to In the Lap of the Pods, a fan podcast for the band Queen. Thanks for listening and talk to us on Twitter @LapPods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Electric Fire - Right to Reply | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:34:19 | |
A mini-episode discussing the feedback to the Roger Taylor Electric Fire podcast and album in general, featuring audio clips from listeners. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roger Taylor - Electric Fire | 03 Aug 2023 | 01:24:25 | |
We discuss Roger Taylor's fourth studio album, Electric Fire. Released in 1998 and four years after his previous album, Happiness? || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Las canciones de Brian (Part 2) | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:20:27 | |
We delve into Brian's Queen compositions from Jazz through to Innuendo picking our favourite from each album. Eventually finding our ultimate Brian-composed Queen song. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Las canciones de Brian (Part 1) | 06 Jul 2023 | 01:17:34 | |
We delve into Brian's Queen compositions from Queen through to News of the World picking our favourite from each album. Eventually finding our ultimate Brian-composed Queen song. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Compilation Part 2 - Hot Space to Made in Heaven | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:52:19 | |
While we are on hiatus, we thought we'd put together a compilation of our studio album podcasts, cutting together our overviews of each album. These episodes are released at the time of our three year anniversary. This is part 2: Hot Space to Made in Heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Compilation Part 1 - Queen to Flash | 11 Jun 2023 | 01:31:35 | |
While we are on hiatus, we thought we'd put together a compilation of our studio album podcasts, cutting together our overviews of each album. These episodes are released at the time of our three year anniversary. This is part 1: Queen to Flash Gordon Soundtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Greatest Flix/Greatest Video Hits 1 (Lap Pods Commentary) | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:10:12 | |
We watch through and commentate on Greatest Flix or Greatest Video Hits 1. Depends on your age what you call it! You can watch along using this link on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2wkin_jnAwCqDOgHNY1L27OZyBllimQ || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Highlander (Lap Pods Commentary) | 18 May 2023 | 02:10:12 | |
This episode sees all three of us recording in the same room for the first time. We commentate on the 1986 movie Highlander as we watch it through. Of course every Queen fan knows that band do the soundtrack for the movie with Michael Kamen doing the orchestral score. So get the VHS/DVD/Blu Ray/4K/Stream sorted and watch along with us! A Kind of Magic: Making the Original Highlander by Jonathan Melville https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kind-Magic-Making-Original-Highlander/dp/1913538052 || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Causing a Mild Sensation: Freddie Mercury Part 2 | 07 Dec 2023 | 01:24:41 | |
In this second part of two, we discuss all Freddie's Queen compositions from Jazz to Made in Heaven, assembling a Top 5 along the way. In this part we will pick out ultimate Freddie Queen song from the combined Top 5s. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Brian May Band - Live at The Brixton Academy | 04 May 2023 | 01:43:04 | |
We discuss The Brian May Band Live at The Brixton Academy which was recorded in 1993 and released in 1994. The setlist contains material from Brian's Back to the Light album as well as Queen songs. We break this album down in the only way we know...with brutal honesty. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Fantastic Drowse: Roger Taylor | 06 Apr 2023 | 01:49:19 | |
We go through the 14 studio albums and discuss all of Roger Taylor's compositions including collaborations with Brian and Freddie. We whittle the tracks down to a top 5 and ultimately a number one. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| David Quantick | 24 Mar 2023 | 01:13:27 | |
We chat with journalist, author, screenwriter David Quantick. David covered the Queen shows in Newcastle and Budapest for the NME in 1986, meeting and interviewing the band in the process. David has won many awards, most notably an Emmy for his writing on Veep. We chat about Queen, music in general and The Thick of It. David's latest book Ricky's Hand is out now and can be purchased as a download or paper copy from all good retailers. We recommend it! || Get more on David at davidquantick.com | || Chat with us on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | | Get more content at lappods.scot || Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 1977 BBC Sessions and Feelings, Feelings | 11 Mar 2023 | 01:06:47 | |
We chat about the 1977 BBC Sessions as well as Feelings, Feelings and the It's Late edit. All of which appear on the News of the World anniversary boxset. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| News of the World (Raw Sessions) | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:35:24 | |
In this episode we discuss the raw sessions for the News of the World album. These were released as part of the 40th anniversary of the album in 2017. We also take some of your questions. Special thanks to Lynn Davidson for providing the research notes. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My Queen Life with Alex Small | 11 Feb 2023 | 02:16:22 | |
In this episode we chat with listener Alex Small who discusses his life as a Queen fan since 1985, giving his opinions along the way. Alex also plays us some clips from radio broadcasts he had recorded on tape. Queen Discussion Forum queenchat.boards.net Roof Gardens Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5keWFXWYP-4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Freddie Mercury Non-Album Tracks and Duets | 20 Jan 2023 | 01:40:48 | |
In this is episode we discuss songs not featured on Freddie's studio albums: Mr. Bad Guy and Barcelona, including collaborations with Giorgio Moroder and Dave Clarke. We also discuss Freddie's duets with Billy Squire and Jo Dare. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: The Grunge 'Big 4' | 20 Jan 2023 | 01:42:48 | |
In this NOT episode, we discuss Grunge's 'Big 4': Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains and Pearl Jam and their respective biggest albums: Badmotorfinger, Nevermind, Dirt and Ten. All albums were released from 1991 - 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Queen Compilations with Andrew O'Neill and Michael Legge | 23 Dec 2022 | 01:56:22 | |
In this Xmas episode we talk about the many Queen compilations that exist. Andrew O'Neil and Michael Legge join us to add their take in their unique and really fucking funny way! Merry Xmas everybody! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Miracle Collector's Box | 25 Nov 2022 | 01:50:35 | |
We revisit The Miracle via The Miracle Collector's Box Set, discussing the outtakes and demo versions of songs form The Miracle sessions from 1987 to 1989. Listen until the end to hear a witty little number Pank provided for the episode. Thanks for listening. Please leave a review and subscribe. || Get us on Twitter and Instagram @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Causing a Mild Sensation: Freddie Mercury Part 1 | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:31:16 | |
In this first part of two, we discuss all Freddie's Queen compositions from Queen to News of the World, assembling a Top 5 along the way. In part two we will pick out ultimate Freddie Queen song. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Regal or Rank? | 18 Nov 2022 | 01:43:27 | |
In this epsiode we present a 10 track Queen playlist for two poeple who consider/considered themselves not to be Queen fans, Lucy and Sam. Lucy and Sam record their reactions to each song in turn, we then react to their reactions. Can we turn Lucy and Sam into Queen fans? Will we push them towards hate? Listen to find out... Get us on Twitter and Instagram @lappods. Get more content at lappods.scot. Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods. Thanks for listening. Please leave a review and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: Rain Dogs by Tom Waits | 18 Nov 2022 | 01:28:25 | |
In this episode we listen to and discuss Tom Waits' 1985 album, Rain Dogs. Considered by many to be Waits' best album. What do we think? Thanks for listening. Get us on Twitter and Instagram @lappods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| One Dump, One Turd, Two Tits, John Deacon | 04 Nov 2022 | 01:33:26 | |
In this episode we talk about John Deacon, the quiet genius of Queen. We go through his Queen compositions and narrow them down to the Top 5 and deciding on the ultimate John Deacon song. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Album Cover Art | 20 Oct 2022 | 01:42:24 | |
In this episode we discuss the 14 studio album covers and agree on the greatest of them all. Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, News of the World, Jazz, The Game, Flash Gordon, Hot Space, The Works, A Kind of Magic, The Miracle, Innuendo. || Chat to us on Twitter @LapPods | | More content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Face it Alone | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:24:28 | |
We get together at short notice to review the 'new' Queen track Face it Alone, recorded during The Miracle sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Freddie's Piano Style with Pank | 01 Oct 2022 | 01:05:12 | |
On this episode we are joined by Pank who has been studying Freddie's piano style and in particular his love of dimished chords. Listen to us pretend we know anything more about chords than a power chord as Pank breaks it all down and we have lots of fun! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stephen Pitalo (Music Video Time Machine) | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:23:45 | |
We chat with Stephen Pitalo who has launched a new online magazine called Music Video Time Machine. In the first edition, Stephen spoke to Queen music video director David Mallet, so of course we discuss Queen videos as well as music videos in general. Check out Music Video Time Machine www.musicvideotimemachine.com now! Stephen will also be at New York Comic Con on Ocgtober 6th www.newyorkcomiccon.com || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at www.lappods.scot |p | Donate via Paypal paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roger Taylor - Happiness? | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:40:44 | |
We discuss Roger's first music since the death of Freddie: his third solo album Happiness? || Chat to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/paypal | | Get additional content at lappods.scot || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: Riding the Low - Death of Gobshite Rambo | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:09:19 | |
At the request of one of the show's listeners we check out Riding the Low for the first time. We listen through their 2022 album Death of Gobshite Rambo and give our thoughts. The singer for the band is actor Paddy Considine. || Chat to us via Twitter @LapPods | Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Magic Tour | 12 Aug 2022 | 01:18:23 | |
We discuss Queen's last ever tour: The Magic Tour of 1986. The tour saw them play to over 400,000 people and riding on the success of Live Aid the previous year. We take a deep dive into the tour and promise to be honest and objective! || Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | | Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bohemian Rhapsody film (hosted by Michael Legge) | 26 Nov 2023 | 01:49:50 | |
Funny guy Michael Legge hosts this episode as we discuss the 2018 film, Bohemian Rhapsody. For God's sake, strap yourselves down! Oh...wrong film. However, you should, because this is a bumpy fucking ride! || Talk to us on X, BlueSky and Threads @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: Judas Priest (with Michael Legge) | 11 Aug 2022 | 02:18:48 | |
We talk about Judas Priest's career from album to album with new fanboy Michael Legge. This episode features a lovely message for Michael from our Deep Dive Podcast Network colleagues at the Metal Gods podcast. We go Hot Rockin' on this one! Turn it it up and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peter Hince (Ratty) Interview | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:59:46 | |
We have the pleasure of presenting an interview with Peter Hince, also known as Ratty. Peter was roadie for Queen from 1974 to 1986 for both Freddie and John. He was a trusted friend to both and has never abused that trust at any point, endearing himself to Queen fans the world over as a result. For this episode our listeners at this point have raised over £750 for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you. If you enjoy the episode and are able to donate, please do so via: justgiving.com/lappodsmac Thanks you for listening and please enjoy. 9CrByVA9noc8IZvCKhY5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brian May - Another World | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:35:20 | |
We discuss Brian May's second solo album, Another World, released in 1998. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods | | Get more content at lappods.scot | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NOT: Rush - Hemispheres to Signals | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:47:58 | |
In this episode we discuss one of our favourite bands, Rush. We explore four albums released from 1978 - 1982 and discuss how the band's sound had changed over such a short space of time. This episode is for Kim. || Talk to us on Twitter @lappods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||