Officially unofficial Def Leppard podcast
The Def Lep Pod - A Def Leppard Podcast is a fantastic podcast that delves deep into the history of some of DL's best-known songs. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual listener, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the band's music. As someone who has been a massive Leppard fan for 36 years, I can confidently say that this podcast did not disappoint.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how well-crafted each episode is. The host takes listeners on a journey in and around the songs and the artists that made them. The episodes are thoughtful, well-researched, and filled with lively and enthusiastic commentary from a true Leppard fan. It's clear that a lot of effort and dedication goes into each episode to provide fans with an informative and entertaining experience.
Another great aspect of The Def Lep Pod is its accessibility. Even if you only have minimal interest in the band, this podcast still offers something for you. The content rises almost to scholarly levels, making it more than just your average rock music commentary show. It's evident that this podcast is not only dedicated to providing entertainment but also making a real contribution to rock music as a whole.
While it's hard to find any major faults with this podcast, one minor downside could be that it may not appeal to everyone who isn't already a fan of Def Leppard. If you're not familiar with their music or have no interest in learning about their history, then this podcast may not be for you. However, even if you have only a passing interest in the band, I would still recommend giving it a try.
In conclusion, The Def Lep Pod - A Def Leppard Podcast is an excellent listen for any fan of the band or anyone interested in learning more about their music. Its well-crafted episodes, lively commentary, and scholarly approach make it stand out among other rock music podcasts. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual listener, this podcast is sure to provide an enjoyable and educational experience.
As Def Lep Pod breaks its one year sabbatical for a one-off episode, host Neil Poole is joined by Def Lep Pod regular, Curt Taft, to discuss and review the opening show of Def Leppard's 2024 Stadium Tour in St. Louis. Enjoy and see you in 2025! Curt's St Louis YouTube videos: Rock Rock: https://youtu.be/UHRU6UIgO10?si=rpKregO_7TlZsfdh Just Like 73: https://youtu.be/a3nPwarTA58?si=Ikieb9NmzQoO2w0s Comin' Under Fire https://youtu.be/7zGJCzCcbq8?si=lmSI34pS3RSt3zz1
In a very special episode of Def Lep Pod, Neil takes a deep dive into the song Love Bites to tell the story of Def Leppard in a new way one more time, and in doing so also conclude our very own story, the story of Def Lep Pod. Thank you to Def Leppard, thank you to all our contributors, and thank you to all of you for listening for the last three and a half years. Don't forget us and we won't forget you. *Wipes tear from eye* Support Def Lep Pod one last time and buy us a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Neil is joined by Brendan Woolley and Iain Maloney in a bumper two hour episode to rank all of the Def Leppard albums. The internet demands it. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In part two of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos... ...and after 2 years in the making we also complete and reveal the final Def Lep Pod ULTIMATE Def Leppard playlist. Find the playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CBY750O8jTTToGrXzGdsq?si=b350dcf826f84bf2 Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In part one of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
It's part two of two and host Neil Poole is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft again to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's superb 2015 self titled album. Read Curt's review of the album: https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/ Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In part one of two, host Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2015 self titled album. Read Curt's review of the album: https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/ Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons and Daniel Horner to discuss Def Leppard's famous performance at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, on 6th June 1993. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons, Rajiv Patel and Ben Moore to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2008 album, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Neil Poole and Johnny de la Pena discuss Def Leppard's 2006 covers album, Yeah. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Paul Burns discusses Def Leppard's 2002 album, X, with Iain Maloney and Mark Cookson. Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Def Lep Pod is back for it's sixth and final season, and we kick off with a review of Def Leppard's latest album, Drastic Symphonies. Neil, Paul and Curt have given the album a couple of months to bed in before discussing it, but now it's time to explore the drastic, the distinctive, the decorative and the divisive elements of this "greatest hits plus". Join in! During season six, episodes will be released fortnightly on Mondays, with the odd extra episode thrown in between. *Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod **Check out Def Lep Pod's Spotify playlists at: https://open.spotify.com/user/a6j7wdsksyumzh0loi6560jcn?si=20c0db623201486f ***Def Lep Pod is on most social platforms. Come and talk to us and get involved. We're particularly excited about our new Def Lep Pod Community server on DISCORD. We hope everyone will join our community and in the future this can be our one-stop-shop for all things Def Lep Pod. Click on this link and join us: https://discord.gg/V2AJmMkU ...we can work out how to use it together!! Twitter: Def Lep Pod Def Lep Pod
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. Join us for out final episode of this bonus series. Next week sees the start of Season 6, kicking off with a review of Drastic Symphonies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In (definitely) the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul review Def Leppard's very special hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane in Def Leppard Land. It had to be done! Warning: Contains 'agricultural' language. We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul preview Def Leppard's two huge upcoming hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane. Paul also speaks to Wendy Ulyett from Sheffield City Council for practical tips for those coming from all over the world to Sheffield for the first time, and to let us know what the city has to offer! [Starts 22 minute mark; ends 36 minute] We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Brendan Woolley to discuss Def Leppard's first official live album, Mirror Ball, as well as touching on what it's like to be a fan of Def Leppard in Australia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In the final episode of our eight-part Hysteria podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by David Allen, David Church and Jonny de la Pena to discuss their experience of seeing Hysteria played live in sequence and in its entirety at the Viva Hysteria Las Vegas residency in 2013 and on the Hysteria and More Tour in 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In the penultimate episode of our Hysteria Podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by Curt Taft and Andy Gibbons to discuss the Hysteria Tour. We chart the story of Hysteria live, beginning at Rick's very first warm-up shows in Ireland in 1986 all the way through to October 1989, discussing the evolution of Def Leppard in the live arena during this time. Listen out for rarely heard bootleg recordings! YouTube clips discussed in the show: Diehard the Hunter live at Mountain View 1988 - https://youtu.be/LQLTvvo6tBk Joe Elliott in the round stage tour - https://youtu.be/q6JrfCoh9o4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In part six of our Hysteria extravaganza, host Neil Poole, is joined by Sakis Nikas and Judy Nunez to discuss 2017's Super Deluxe release of Hysteria and its myriad of extra Def Leppard stuff! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In part 5 of our Hysteria podset, Def Lep Pod contributors and listeners discuss the meaning of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
It's still the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to discuss and review side two of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
It's the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Chris Preston to discuss and review side one of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
In the second of our eight-episode Hysteria podset, Paul Burns, Carolyn Norton and Iain Maloney discuss the making of the classic album, Hysteria. You can support Def Lep Pod by buying us a coffee or becoming a Gods of More member at: www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Join us as we kick off our eight episode Hysteria podset by taking a deep dive into the song Animal by Def Leppard You can support Def Lep Pod by buying us a coffee or becoming a Gods of More member at: www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
On 3rd April 2023 Def Lep Pod launches it's Hysteria Podset: The ultimate and epic deep dive into the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria. 4 weeks, 8 episodes of Hysteria goodness! For those of you who would like to know in advance what's coming up and when, here is a short preview of the contents of the podset. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side one of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Neil reacts to the news of Def Leppard's new album announcement - Drastic Symphonies, and the symphonic version of Animal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Iain Maloney to discuss side two of Def Leppard's debut album, On Through the Night. Ian Maloney is an author and guitarist in the band Reg Flag Waltz. Check out his writing and music below: Writing: https://iainmaloney.com/ https://iainmaloney.substack.com/ Band: https://redflagwaltz.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-nomad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Iain Maloney to discuss side one of Def Leppard's debut album, On Through the Night Ian Maloney is an author and guitarist in the band Reg Flag Waltz. Check out his writing and music below: Writing: https://iainmaloney.com/ https://iainmaloney.substack.com/ Band: https://redflagwaltz.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-nomad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Paul Burns, chats to Michael Hann, the author of the critically acclaimed 'Denim and Leather: The Rise and Fall of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal', and about exactly just how Def Leppard fit in to the movement and the book. Listen in for all the insight! You can buy Denim and Leather via: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/michael-hann/denim-and-leather/9781472134073/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns as they delve into non-Def Leppard songs featuring Joe Elliott, including the latest collaboration with Ghost on Spillways Check out the songs discussed on the Brother Joe playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pFNP8xO7K6lTJMGrsuGlr?si=c8207bb5d6f04dfa The tenth song, This is for You, is on YouTube only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bawf8e_ZWAM Songs: 1) Spillways 2) Love Reign O'er Me 3) Don't Look Down 4) Under My Wheels 5) Almighty Love 6) When I'm Dead and Gone 7) Helen Wheels 8) Last Man Standing 9) Let It Shine 10) This is For You Information from Def Leppard Tour History website about Spillways [featuring Joe Elliott]: http://www.deflepparduk.com/def-leppard-joe-elliott-with-ghost-spillways-single-lyric-video-out-now.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by regular contributors Curt Taft, Paul Burns and Michael Citro again for part two of Def Lep Pod's epic Pyromania 40th anniversary celebrations. They discuss side 2 track-by-track, the potential for a Pyromania residency, Pyromania Deluxe, the album's 'danceability', and much, much more! Join us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by regular contributors Curt Taft and Paul Burns to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic Def Leppard album, Pyromania. Clown fighting, drinking with soldiers and Billy, and a track by track review of side one - this episode has it all! Also joining Neil, is Michael Citro from 'Michaels Record Collection' podcast to discuss what it was like to be in the USA in 1983 when Def Leppard and Pyromania exploded onto the scene. *Check out Curt's excellent blog: TurnToDust86 www.turntodust86.wordpress.com **Check out Michael's Record Collection podcast and episode 38 in particular - Michael's own Pyromania episode, featuring Neil as guest - at: Podcast | Michael Likes to Write (michaelsrecordcollection.com) ***Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod ****Check out Def Lep Pod on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/@defleppod6090 *****Check out Def Lep Pod's Spotify playlists at: https://open.spotify.com/user/a6j7wdsksyumzh0loi6560jcn?si=20c0db623201486f ******Def Lep Pod is on most social platforms. Come and talk to us and get involved. We're particularly excited about our new Def Lep Pod Community server on DISCORD. We hope everyone will join our community and in the future this can be our one-stop-shop for all things Def Lep Pod. Click on this link and join us: https://discord.gg/V2AJmMkU ...we can work out how to use it together!! *** Twitter: Def Lep Pod Def Lep Pod
Host, Paul Burns, discusses and delves into the VH1 Def Leppard documentary, Behind the Music, with guests Curt Taft and Daniel Horner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by guests Sakis Nikas, Carolyn Norton and Jonny de la Pena to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1999 album, Euphoria. To support Def Lep Pod go to buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod now and buy us a coffee or sign up to our Gods of More membership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by guests Sakis Nikas, Carolyn Norton and Jonny de la Pena to discuss side one of Def Leppard's 1999 album, Euphoria. To support Def Lep Pod go to buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod now and buy us a coffee or sign up to our Gods of More membership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, discusses the Def Leppard Stadium Tour fan adventures with Judy Nunez and David Church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole is joined by huge Def Leppard fan and guitarist extraordinaire, Ben Moore, to discuss Def Leppard and guitars! We take a close look at each of Pete Willis, Steve Clark, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. What has each brought to the Def Leppard sound? How do they differ? What are their career highlights? How do the different partnerships compare? More widely, how have Def Leppard innovated with their use of guitars and how do they differ to their peers? All these questions answered and much, much more. This episode will save your life. Check out Ben's channel and subscribe NOW at bwm5150 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/bwm5150 Ben's Patreon: BWM5150 is creating Guitar tab, tutorials, videos to help you play. | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bwm5150 Support Def Lep Pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/Def Lep Pod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Helen Collen interviews Def Leppard guitarist, Phil Collen, on behalf of Def Lep Pod and gets the lowdown on how he feels about the recent Stadium Tour now it has ended and for an in-depth, track by track look at Diamond Star Halos. Who is the best rock band currently touring right now? What happens next? Why are Def Leppard inspired? Is it ok to like the Sex Pistols and Supertramp? Listen to find out! In the second part of the episode, host, Neil Poole and guest, Carolyn Norton, recommend which tracks from Diamond Star Halos listeners may like based on their favourite Def Leppard album. Find out if you agree! Make sure you check out Helen's superb show and join her thriving community: The SHOUT OUT Music Appreciation 101 on AMP. Listen in Mondays 12p PST/3p EST Brand Ambassador: ARTIVIVE Art: @thework67 Life: @helencollenphotos Archive: linktr.ee/myradioshoutout Instagram - @myradioshoutout Helen's previous interview with Phil is great too. Check it out: https://vimeo.com/705282010 You can support Def Lep Pod entirely voluntarily at www.buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to conclude the review of Def Leppard's 1996 album, Slang. They chat side two, and some of the superb extras which can be found on the deluxe edition of the album. You can support Def Lep Pod by going to buymeacoffee.com/DefLepPod and buying us a coffee or signing up to our Gods of More membership. Neil's 'All on Your Touch' YouTube video referenced in this episode can be found at https://youtu.be/dnRhS9dbpaw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Chris Preston who reviews and discusses his experience of seeing Def Leppard in Toronto on The Stadium Tour 2022. We focus primarily on the Leps, but in the final part of the episode Chris also tells us how Motley Crue and Poison performed too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defleppod/message
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