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Superfancast is the podcast, that in each episode, uses the sacred art of quizzing to take a deep dive in to a chosen artists career.

Superfancast


    • Sep 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    S3E8 Deftones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 81:24


    This weeks show has been sitting in the vault for some time. Matt and Chris talk high tech music recs, who Ice Spice probably isn't dating and why women's underwear has been upsetting Iron Maiden. Chris talks to the man behind the biggest Deftones live music collection and finds out why Chino messaged him personally when their last album was released. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3Interlude2 Som Wardner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 77:21


    In this very special interlude Chris sits down with his dream guest, My Vitriol's Som Wardner. They discuss the bands roots, Som's early influences and much more. Matt, on the other hand, has been looking back at Windows 96, exploring Japanese Jazz fusion and considering contacting Prince. Seriously, don't miss this one! Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3E7 BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 63:56


    Matt and Chris learn all about the Bangtan Boys this week in their discovery of BTS. Matt's been getting his ears in to some German nu jazz and Chris has been, predictably, discovering more early noughties alt rock. They talk about this years Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees and decide how many members is too many members for a K-Pop group. Hurry up and download this episode! Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.    

    S3E6 Iron Maiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 62:55


    In this weeks episode Chris Interviews world record holding superfan Rasmus. The guys discuss a giant singing potato, mechanic's invoices that are messages from the devil and Roman soldiers dressed like Darth Vardar. All the above are indeed music related so you're in the right place. Welcome back to SuperfanCast. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3Interlude1 200 Greatest Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 65:26


    Finally back on the island, Matt joins Chris to talk through Rolling Stone's attempt at naming the 200 Greatest Singers of all time. If you have literally heard of any singer before then you will love this episode. We cover everyone from Mike Patton to Michael Jackson, from Barry White to Bob Dylan. It's all here. Don't miss it. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3E5 Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 48:45


    This week Chris talks through some of the worst Christmas albums to come out in 2022. He also reviews an unlikely release from a grime goliath and talks to Taylor Swift superfan Marshal from Oregon! How many Taylor Swift T-Shirts is too many Taylor Swift T-Shirts? Find out in this episode. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3E4 Samuel Jones Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 35:19


    After a catch up on Chris' recent listening we talk, this week, to Sam Jones about his Christmas singles project. We discuss his favorite Christmas songs, what got him in to Christmas music and the 4 years of Christmas singles he has now produced. Get out your horned helmet (you'll find out why), your sleigh bells and your white beard. Christmas is coming for you! Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3E3 Pink Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 47:51


    You know you're in for a good episode when it starts with the battle of Mini Kiss and Tiny Kiss. From there we talk bands with bagpipes, bands that dress like fish and... Mac Sabbath! This weeks superfan wears her fandom across her upper back and appears to have more connections with the band than she realizes. Tune in now to catch this fantastic interview with a superfan of one of the greatest rock bands that ever lived. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

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    S3E2 KISS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 54:46


    Pirates and pinball machines and everything in between! In this week's episode the guys cover the soundtrack to space travel, the soundtrack to seafaring and what a Kings of Convenience pinball machine would look like. Our KISS superfan has a stunning collection of band merchandise and a passion for the band that has lasted over 40 years. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.

    S3E1 Ben Folds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 54:06


    Matt and Chris are back for another season of the galaxies greatest music podcast. If you have no interest in hearing these guys talk about horror movie scores, early noughties Aussie rock and everything Ben Folds then this is not the episode for you. This week's superfan, Rob, also hosts the fantastic Records and Bands podcast which you can learn more about at www.recordsandbands.com. Contact the show via the form at SuperfanNews.net if you or someone you know would like to appear in a future episode.  

    S2Interlude4 Let's Look At 1991!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 64:36


    In this season finale Matt and Chris discuss the best and worst of the goliath year in music, 1991. Queen, Prince and the King of Pop all make an appearance. Grunge makes its presence known and the gazing at shoes begins in earnest. This was a monster year the guys can't do justice to in under 2 hours... but they'll give it a bloody good go! www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1

    S2E10 Peter Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 81:06


    Peter Gabriel's the topic of discussion this week much to Matt's delight. What better time to also discuss Shpongle, Halluci Nation, The HU and of course we also find some time to speak ill of the Baby Corgan. Did Peter Gabriel invent the crowd surf? What is Peter Gabriels spirit instrument? What's a Chobham? Come join us and find out. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1

    S2E9 Rick James

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 79:32


    Our wildest episode yet with a close look at the rockstar of all rockstars, Rick James. What did he steal from Prince, why was he such a bad pimp and how did he end up in Toronto. We also discuss Chris' renewed appreciation of psy-trance, Matt's discovery of Siberian aboriginal music and how much it costs to see Pearl Jam at MSG. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1

    S2E8 Pearl Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 99:04


    Matt and Chris are reunited after their short break and discussing one of Matt's favourites, Pearl Jam. Other important topics of discussion include how much you should pay for a Bruce Springsteen ticket and who would win in a voice off between Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.  It doesn't get more current than this. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1

    S2Interlude3 Splendour In The Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:43


    In this Interlude Chris talks to himself whilst Matt takes a short break. He takes a look at some of your favourite albums of all time and revisits an Australian band from his past. NOFX, Billie Eilish, Pink Floyd and much much more. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1

    S2E7 Placebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 91:51


    A friend in need's a friend indeed! Placebo's the name of the game this week. We head to Canada for the first time in our history to meet superfan Ashley. Matt's been discovering Gerry Sinnerman whilst Chris has been digesting Eat Static and ZubZub. Be prepared for the typical level of musical geekery that you have come to expect. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

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    S2E6 The B-52s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 89:55


    Travel to another time with Matt and Chris as they discover all things B-52s in this weeks episode. Are they the greatest party band in the world? We shall find out. Along the way we also discuss Aberdeen, Eat Static, Sunna and much much more. Strap in for a wild ride and don't forget your wig. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2E5 PJ Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 76:04


    In Episode 5 of Season 2 Chris writes 5 questions all about PJ Harvey. We talk to our first European Superfan, Chris whinges about the weather and has a good laugh about Liam Payne. You can also expect mentions of Zach Bryan, Sturgill Simpson, Taylor Swift and much more. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2Interlude2 The Truth Is Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 47:15


    In this interlude Matt takes a look in to some of his favourite music conspiracies. Be ready to discover who Lady Gaga really is, which one of the Beatles actually died first and who has a doppelganger called Melissa! Strap in tight for this one Superfans and make sure you're wearing your tinfoil hat. We do not own any of the sound and music extracts used as part of this episode . They are the property of their respective owners and included under fair dealing for review and criticism. www.superfannews.net  Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2E4 Type O Negative

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 103:17


    Get your fangs out, pour yourself a glass of Claret and settle in to this investigation in to Type O Negative. Find out some unique uses for Peter Steele's bodily fluids, how to get your head X-Rayed without a referral and how many lesbians it takes to make a choir. We also discuss Sleep Token, Wild Marmalade and Scalping. You're guaranteed to recommend this to your friends. www.superfannews.net Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2Interlude1British Math Rock and Ace Ventura

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 36:27


    In this, the first Interlude of the season, we take a look at British math rockers First Signs Of The Aftermath. Chris talks to guitarist Thom Holland about their beginnings and what is to come whilst Matt takes on the Trojan Cheese. www.superfannews.net  Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2E3 Primus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 91:11


    This weeks episode gets a little weird as the guys take a close look at Primus. They also talk War of the Worlds, Fuel and a big announcement for the Superfan brand. If you can handle Seas of Cheese, Big Brown Beavers and lots and lots of animal masks then this is the episode for you.  www.superfannews.net  Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2E2 Kings Of Convenience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 84:40


    In this episode of your favourite music podcast Chris will vaguely remember Jack Johnson. Matt has a hankering for some Henge and both get up to their knees in Kings of Convenience. It doesn't get more mellow than this so lie down and enjoy. www.superfannews.net  Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S2E1 Pharrell Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 89:02


    We're back with another Superfantastic season for your listening pleasure. We kick things off with a dive in to the chaotic career of Pharrell Williams. We talk Neptunes, N*E*R*D and, as always, a lawsuit or two. Whose Jompsons Brother? How do you pronounce Lanscilo? Listen now to find out. For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1Interlude7 Let's Look At 2001!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 91:37


    In this season finale Chris, Matt and special guest and New York correspondent Sal cast their minds and ears back to 2001. They cover everything from S Club 7 to System Of A Down whilst touching upon Ash, Wilco, J Lo and many, many more on the way. If you want to find out what song will take the next 600 years to play or what a computer generated Spice Girl looks like then this is the Interlude for you! For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast *Season 2 will begin on 18 March 2022*

    S1E12 Imogen Heap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 62:41


    Chris rounds off the season for the second time with a deep dive in to Imogen Heap. Matt pops in to introduce us to some French Caribbean beats and tries desperately to explain the technicalities of receiving internet on a cruise ship. We talk about Hayley Williams, Teenage Wrist, Taylor Swift and so much more. You'de be a fool to miss this one.  For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1E11 My Vitriol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 64:10


    Who is Chris' last minute guest host? Who are Jana Draka? What the hell is a My Vitriol?? Take a listen to Episode 11 and if you still can't answer these questions you get a full refund.  We also discuss Ye's latest antics, Kings of Leon, Vex Red and much much more. For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1Interlude6 Superfans Gone Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 39:11


    Why did a 54 year old woman in LA receive obscene photos to her post office box addressed to J Lo? Why did Tucker Salveson miss Miley Cyrus' 2014 show in Omaha? Is Megan Markle a robot?! Chris discusses all this and more in this weeks show where he dives in to some of the darker corners of superfandom.  For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1Interlude5 Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 32:33


    With Christmas on our doorstop Chris is here to introduce you to some new festive albums to break the monotony. Also find out why it's Nardwuars fault Rob Thomas is being trolled, what Chris thinks of the Rod Stewart's Royal Variety Performance and who is releasing a Christmas album this year half a century after their death. Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for this first year of Superfancast. For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1E10 Jeff Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 81:21


    Why is Chris so upset with Adele? Where in the ocean is Matt currently floating? Who is Andrew Miller and what part does he play in introducing Chris to Jeff Buckley? For the answers to all these questions and more listen to Episode 10 of Superfancast.  For our New Music Friday reviews check out superfancast.blogspot.com Email: Superfancast@outlook.com Facebook: Superfancast Twitter: Superfancast1 Patreon: Superfancast

    S1E9 Dinosaur Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 87:43


    Chris attacks Dinosaur Jr solo whilst Matt's away. What will he make of the worlds loudest band? Will he figure out how Bulldogs can skateboard? Why does no one listen to Chris' new favourite rapper? Discover all this and more in this episode of Superfancast. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1E8 Polvo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 103:39


    Episode 8 brings with it some sad news but also some great music. How do Matt and Chris go discovering Polvo for the first time? Why can't Matt keep a straight face when discussing a Chapel Hill cellist? Listen now to find out. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1Interlude4 Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 84:58


    In this Halloween interlude Chris goes on the hunt for the scariest record of all time, Matt investigates a haunted recording studio and they delve in to the theory of the Beatles never having split up. Discover all this and more. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1E7 Björk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 100:23


    Matt and Chris dive in to all things Björk. Did Björk record her internal organs to generate microbeats? Was she preparing to lay an egg in the toilets at the Academy Awards? Can Chris and Matt pronounce her name correctly throughout the entire episode? Find out all this and more. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1E6 Sturgill Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 98:41


    Ever wondered how Grammy nominations are picked? Want to know about the coal mining history of Kentucky? This is probably the podcast for you then. Find out if Matt can remember the name of this weeks artist, where the name Sturgill comes from and what it will cost to buy Americas most haunted house. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1Interlude3 Paula Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 52:12


    In this Interlude Matt and Chris will scrutinise the Rolling Stone 500 greatest songs list as well as special mentions for Slay Duggee, Patty Griffin and Johnny Prytko (no particular order). Why are we talking about Paula Cole this week? Who is the King Of Scat?  Find out now. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1E5 Eurythmics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 97:44


    We finally got there. This is Episode 5 all about Eurythmics. Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Kanye West, Seeland and Buckethead again all in just an hour and a half. Will Chris ever sleep again after hearing Lingua Ignotas Caligula? Can Matt name a single song by The Smiths? Find out now. E: Superfancast@outlook.com F: Superfancast T: Superfancast1 Ptrn: Superfancast

    S1Interlude2 Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 34:58


    Here's another Interlude for you to keep you sweet until Episode 5. Chris is still overseas so Matt has a special Prince dive for you. Check out Matt flexxing his immense knowledge of Prince. Also special mention of Igorr and Buckethead goes and makes an appearance again! Eb Superfancast@outlook.com Tw: Superfancast1 Fb: Superfancast Patreon: Superfancast

    S1Interlude1 British Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 25:13


    Join Chris for this mid season interlude where we will discuss British Hip Hop but also special mentions of Kitschen Boy, The Grogans, Pharoahe Monch and much more. If you don't know your Taskforce from your Roots Manuvva then take a listen. Support the show at Patreon.com/superfancast contact: Superfancast@outlook.com FB: superfancast Twitter: superfancast1

    S1E4 The Verve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 94:24


    Will Matt ever get Richard Ashcrofts voice out of his head? In this episode we learn techniques to help with an Ashcroft head invasion and all about bands in fancy dress including but not limited to Transformers and McDonald's characters. Support the show at Patreon.com/superfancast contact us on Superfancast@outlook.com, Superfancast on Facebook, Superfancast1 on Twitter.

    S1E3 Mogwai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 90:48


    Season 1 Episode 3 is the one where we review fan pick Mogwai. Can Matt last an hour and a half without talking about Gremlins? Will Chris last an episode without mentioning My Vitriol? Only one way to find out. Support the show at Patreon.com/superfancast contact us on Superfancast@outlook.com, Superfancast on Facebook, Superfancast1 on Twitter.

    S1E2 Faith No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 74:48


    Episode 2 is upon us and it's one hell of a ride. Matt's up to his neck in Lard whilst Chris is discovering Faith No More for the first time. A very special surprise superfan and a whole lot of laughs. Get in touch on twitter @superfancast1 or Facebook.com/superfancast or support the show at Patreon.com/superfancast 

    S1E1 Supergrass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 65:44


    Matt and Chris delve in to all things Supergrass. Was it sensible to start this season with a band name so similar to the podcast name? We shall find out. Also, why is it so hard to find a Supergrass Superfan? We hope you enjoy the show and please send feedback to Superfancast@outlook.com, twitter @superfancast1 or Patreon.com/superfancast 

    S1E0 What is SFC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 12:12


    What is Superfancast? Who is Matt? Who is Chris? What on God's Earth are they talking about?! These are some of the questions we attempt to answer in this prequel to Season 1 of Superfancast. Please join us on Patreon.com/superfancast or on Twitter @superfancast1 or email Superfancast@outlook.com

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