Podcast Croissant

On Friday 21st March 2025 A.D, Mr John dragged author, musician, actor and favourite care bear, Douglas Esper onto a stage in an Edinburgh venue and forced him to talk about his time with Faith No More singer, Chuck Mosley.Chuck and Doug toured the US & UK, having crazy adventures, brushing with authorities and making a load of new friends, all of whom Chuck would remember and try to stay in touch with, as was the nature of the man.This Podcast is an edited recording of that show, with contributions from friends and family of both Doug and this Podcast, and we hope you enjoy it.Chuck lives forever.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followers

Like the sacred song that someone sings through you...Show topic starts at 1:15:31.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followers

Jim. Thank you for all that you do. You do so much for this podcast. You work so hard. Thank you so much. Thank you, Jim.Read more of Jim's work at Faith No More Followers

Hey, it's been a while. Wipe my butt and piss me.Show topic starts at 1:12:19.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersApe BC have a new song out too. Available everywhere.

It's not over yet.Show topic starts at 59:45.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Indecision clouding your vision? Please someone listen.Show topic starts at 1:16:44.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

What is it? It's Epic!Show topic starts at 42:41.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

One minute here, one minute there... We hope you laugh more than you cry.Show topic starts at 54:19.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Special Holiday Episode (again)! Mike, Jim and Mr John discuss their next top 5 non-FNM albums and Mr John has an exciting interview to share.Show topic starts at 36:14.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Cuckoo for Patton.Show topic starts at 59:41.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Don't call him 'Puff'! It's the Mike Bordin episode.Show topic starts at 41:24Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantLullaby versions of Faith No More - https://open.spotify.com/album/3R1ZmLqVhlFvH0LhGqCcllFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

You will not believe what Trey Spruance said to Right Said Fred! Mr John is here. We still don't have a Patreon.Show topic starts at 52:59Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantLullaby versions of Faith No More - https://open.spotify.com/album/3R1ZmLqVhlFvH0LhGqCcllFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Argh! We did it! That's everything from the Angel Dust era. In this episode - As The Worm Turns (Patton version), The World is Yours, A Small Victory (Youth Remix) & The Shuffle Song.Show topic begins at - 1:01:26Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantLullaby versions of Faith No More - https://open.spotify.com/album/3R1ZmLqVhlFvH0LhGqCcllFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Mike & Jim are at Track 13 in the Angel Dust Series, the John Barry cover 'Midnight Cowboy'. To compliment this (and give us more to talk about), we've included three more B-sides from the Angel Dust era -  Easy, Das Schutzenfest and Let's Lynch the Landlord.Show topic starts at 52:12.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveFaith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Episode 36 is a week or so away. In the meantime, get up to speed on The Real Thing RPG and support the Kickstarter campaign!kickstarter.com/projects/jasonward/the-real-thing-rpgaccidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/

Mike & Jim have reached the end of the original songs from Angel Dust. Jizzlobber remains one of the fiercest in Faith No More's arsenal and proves to be a lingering fan favourite.Show topic starts at 58:44.Faith No More RPG: accidentalcyclops.com/therealthingrpg/Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

In regards to our discussion of the song, it satisfied our personalities, to the extent that it was highly tangential, but it's mostly... Crack Hitler.Show topic starts at 46:04.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Special Holiday Episode! Mike, Jim and Mr John discuss their top 5 non-FNM albums and Mr John drops a bomb. Sue Denholm will be proud.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantNew Ape BC video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFcS5w8L5pUFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

A Small Victory, Mike Patton said it's about winning. The main motif is an A Major Pentatonic. There's some really weird moments in this episode.In the last 24 hours, Faith No More announced more show cancellations. Our love goes out to the band and crew, and of course, you. Thank you for listening to Podcast Croissant and being a part of the Faith No More Community.Show topic starts at 59:17.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissant New Ape BC video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFcS5w8L5pUFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's a live favourite. It's a powerhouse track with lyrics written by Roddy. It's about fellatio. It's Be Aggressive, track 9 in our Angel Dust Series.Show topic starts at 47:00.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissant New Ape BC video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFcS5w8L5pUFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Kindergarten. It has a bass solo!Show topic starts at 1:13:03.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's the Patton-centric episode as promised! We talk about Malpractice, Jim has an exclusive sample reveal, Mr. John interrupts regularly and Doug Esper's back for Chuck Stop! It's a good one. Happy Birthday, Rick xShow topic starts at 50:18.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Sparks' 1997 album 'Plagiarism' included two collaborations with Faith No More – "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" and "Something for the Girl with Everything".Sparks have a new documentary, 'The Sparks Brothers'. We took a break from our Angel Dust Series to get in on  the current, hashtaggable content! #thesparksbrothersShow topic starts at 32:49.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Third single from the album and the song in which Bill wore a Bumblebee suit on television; we look at track 6 in the Angel Dust series – Everything's Ruined.Show topic starts at 47:17.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Their 5th album, Red Hot Chili Pepper's released their magnum opus Blood Sugar Sex Magik on 24 September, 1991. Mike & Jim talk through the album and well... listen... don't want to Give It Away!!!!!Show topic begins at 22:46Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band 'ABC' here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.'Hungrymen' here - https://abcmusic.lnk.to/JDandTheHungermen 

One of their lesser known tracks, and never played live, we look at track 5 in the Angel Dust series – Smaller and Smaller.Show topic starts at 28:40.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

The gear shift, the palate cleanser, the Trump supporter anthem. The album pace slows at track four but you'll likely come away from this episode thinking, ‘actually, I think I like RV more than I thought I did.’Show topic starts at 28:05.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

To many, it's the best track off their best album. Most certainly a fan favourite. Mike & Mr John mumble more than a jackhammer. It's almost sweet talk.Show topic starts at 1:02:13.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More FollowersInfinite HiveCheck out Mike's band Ape BC here - apebc.bandcamp.comUse code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.fnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's a fan favourite, it's one of the most requested episodes, it's Angel Dust... broken down track by track! We start with the album opener, Land of Sunshine. Fortune is smiling upon you!!Show topic starts at 24:51.Check out Mike's band Ape BC here - https://apebc.bandcamp.com/Use code 'croissant' to get the new album 'Moist' for $5AUD.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

He played on the first four albums, instantly recognisable with the red frames and the most identifiable style of playing amongst Faith No More's history of guitarists.We talk too much this episode about Jim Martin.Special guest at 7:00Topic talk starts at 45:03Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

Faith No More have such a diverse range of styles and songs, there's something for everyone. It can be difficult to know where to start when trying to understand any band, but Jim has developed a well formulated process to help you introduce your friends to FNM.Topic talk starts at 25:20Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

1995 was arguably the most interesting time for non-album tracks recorded by Faith No More, and more songs were recorded during that time than any other era.Featuring discussion on Absolute Zero, I Won't Forget You, Hippie Jam Song, I Started a Joke, Spanish Eyes, Greenfields & I Wanna Fuck Myself.Topic talk starts at 50:21Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

5th June 1995, Faith No More played Pinkpop Festival in Renbaan, Landgraaf, Netherlands. We watch it and talk over it.Pinkpop talk begins at 44:44Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's 1994. Jim Martin has been fired from Faith No More via fax, Mr Bungle's Trey Spruance has taken his place on guitar, Roddy Bottum is absent from most the songwriting and King for a Day is the result.Featuring discussion of: King for a Day, What a Day, The Last to Know & Just a Man.KFAD talk begins at 20:20Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's 1994. Jim Martin has been fired from Faith No More via fax, Mr Bungle's Trey Spruance has taken his place on guitar, Roddy Bottum is absent from most the songwriting and King for a Day is the result.Featuring discussion of: Ugly in the Morning, Digging the Grave & Take This Bottle.KFAD talk begins at 54:36Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's 1994. Jim Martin has been fired from Faith No More via fax, Mr Bungle's Trey Spruance has taken his place on guitar, Roddy Bottum is absent from most the songwriting and King for a Day is the result.Featuring discussion of: Star A.D., Cuckoo for Caca & Caralho Voador.KFAD talk begins at 55:38Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followersfnmlive.comfaithnomorebook.comdouglasesper.com

It's 1994. Jim Martin has been fired from Faith No More via fax, Mr Bungle's Trey Spruance has taken his place on guitar, Roddy Bottum is absent from most the songwriting and King for a Day is the result. Featuring discussion of: Get Out, Ricochet, Evidence & The Gentle Art of Making Enemies. KFAD talk begins at 1:28:38 Note: This episode is pieced together from multiple recordings occurring between 19/3 - 2/4/20. This was to keep FNM news up to date. Any Covid-19 talk happened in the earlier phases and is already outdated. Please forgive anything that sounds like ignorance or misinformation. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant Faith No More Followers fnmlive.com Bungle Fever faithnomorebook.com douglasesper.com

Mr Bungle released their first demo in 1986. Three more demos were followed by three major record label albums. They played their last show on 9 September 2000. On 13 August 2019, it was announced that Mr Bungle would perform in February 2020. Original members Patton, Spruance & Dunn would be joined by Slayer's Dave Lombardo and Anthrax's Scott Ian to perform the first demo 'The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny' in its entirety. The songs show potential, the performances carry hints of talent, the inaudible lyrics are immature attempts at inevitable future genius and the overall audio quality is frankly, lousy. We hope that by dissecting the band and the demo, listener's get a better sense of the February shows ahead. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant Faith No More Followers fnmlive.com Bungle Fever faithnomorebook.com douglasesper.com Deaf To All But Metal Careless Whispod

We're not ready for the Chuck Mosley special, but today would have been his 60th birthday. Mike & Jim talk to Doug Esper about Chuck's later years touring, writing, recording, performing and the in-between nonsense you can read all about in Reintroducing Chuck Mosley: Life On and Off the Road. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com fnmlive.com faithnomorebook.com

On 24th February 2009, Faith No More officially announced their return to the stage. This was to take place on 12th June, though not without a 'rehearsal' performance at nostalgic location - Brixton Academy two nights before. Cue the video up and play along. Starts at 59:30 Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com fnmlive.com faithnomorebook.com

Following the success of 1989's The Real Thing, Faith No More were determined not to recreate the past, or bow to label pressure and create something merely accessible. They continued to push the envelope with 'Angel Dust' in 1992, and Midlife Crisis was the lead single. Often recognised in FNM song polls as one of the best, and regarded by Faith No More Followers as the quintessential FNM tune, Midlife Crisis is without doubt a fan favourite and worth looking at for three fucking hours. Song talk starts at 27:16 Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com fnmlive.com faithnomorebook.com

Arguably the most polarising album in the Faith No More catalogue, 'Album of the Year' was the first to feature guitarist Jon Hudson and had the most disjointed writing and recording process for the band to date. Join us as we compliment and criticise Ashes to Ashes, She Loves Me Not, Got That Feeling, Paths of Glory, Home Sick Home & Pristina. Side B talk commences at 33:30. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com fnmlive.com faithnomorebook.com

Arguably the most polarising album in the Faith No More catalogue, 'Album of the Year' was the first to feature guitarist Jon Hudson and had the most disjointed writing and recording process for the band to date. Certainly the most critical discussion we've had of FNM thus far. Join us as we praise and poo-poo Collision, Stripsearch, Last Cup of Sorrow, Naked in Front of the Computer, Helpless and Mouth to Mouth. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com faithnomorebook.com

Roddy talk starts at 50:00. Keyboards are an intrinsic element in Faith No More's signature sound. Roddy Bottum's contribution to FNM throughout the catalogue has been undeniable. We take a look through their discography and Roddy's projects outside the band. This was certainly the most difficult episode we've attempted so far, we hope we've tackled it faithfully. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com faithnomorebook.com

Jim & Mike tackle the stupid idea of choosing their Top 10 favourite Faith No More songs, along with listener contributions. The idea clearly drove us batty, and it's apparent in the resulting audio. We hope to resume regular programming soon. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Enjoy! Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com faithnomorebook.com

Mike & Jim talk through the Maida Vale Sessions of 1992, 1995 & 2015 as well as the Hippodrome Session of 1997. Did you know the working title of Midlife Crisis was 'Madonna'? Hear Mike skilfully dodge a freudian slip whilst Jim showcases his vocal abilities. Plus, we have our first listener audio! Next episode – send in your top 10 Faith No More songs! Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com faithnomorebook.com

It’s time to discuss Faith No More’s sophomore release, Introduce Yourself! Right on! Their second album and last with Chuck Mosley on vocals, while often overlooked by the broader audience, IY holds a fondness in the hearts of the devoted FNM fan. The album reflects a maturing of the band’s overall sound but an end to that punkier edge. Many can’t listen past the wavering pitch of Chuck’s bellowing, while there’s an undeniable rawness and integrity living in his lyrics and delivery. We hope fans of the album will enjoy the dissection, and those critical may appreciate a new perspective. Also, welcome to Jim from Faith No More Followers. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorefollowers.com faithnomorebook.com

Recorded 28th April 1990, Faith No More were deep into tour commitments to promote The Real Thing, but with dates rolling into the following year, "You Fat Bastards" was released that August to satisfy the increasing demand for FNM material. Their only official live release, You Fat Bastards immortalised an exciting era for the band. The band's competency as musicians is on full display, Jim Martin is still on guitar and Mike Patton snaps his fingers in a unique way. All that, and more in this episode of Tangent Croissant.

A deep dive into Faith No More's third studio album, and Patton's first with the band - The Real Thing. Released 20 June, 1989 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, The Real Thing is the album that catapulted Faith No More into the mainstream. With Chuck Mosley's destructive behaviour leading to his dismissal from the band, Gould, Bottum, Martin and Bordin forged ahead. The songs were written, and in a short space of time Mike Patton rose to the challenge of writing, recording and performing in a manner that appealed to the critical MTV audience, leaving us with what is arguably the most definitive sounding Faith No More album. Mike and Adrian discuss the album in length, talk about Faith No More news and other new music. How long does the battery last in Adrian's microphone? Three hours. Now we know. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorebook.com

Mike and Adrian introduce themselves and the new podcast. They also talk in length about new music, Greta Van Fleet and Mike has a Sam Fender joke go completely over his head. Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.com facebook.com/podcastcroissant Instagram - @podcastcroissant Twitter - @podcroissant faithnomorebook.com