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Introducing U2cast, the podcast featuring your hosts Marc Alden Taylor from Free Form Rock Podcast and Bob Hay, where we talk about U2, the GREATEST band from the north side of Dublin! We aim to be a sort of “U2 101 for Dummies”, an audible compendium of U2 for those of you (the younger people) who have little to no knowledge of the band, and good entertainment for the older fans who already love the band!

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    • Mar 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Episode 17 - Midnight is Where the Day Begins: Our discussion of "Zooropa"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 87:55


    The 1990s for U2 was a period of reinvention, and bold, interesting, adventurous musical experimentation. Bob & Marc invite Lee Gerstmann from Free Form Rock Podcast into the chat to discuss 1993's "Zooropa", an album Marc hates with a passion hahahaha!! We also tangent on a variety of other musical artists. Support ALL musical artists by buying music on Physical Media, to hell with downloads and streaming! You can find "Zooropa" on CD, Vinyl, Cassette, and Boxed Set at Discogs

    Episode 16: Welcome to ZOO TV, y'all! (1992 tour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 53:18


    Bob Hay and Marc Taylor discuss the 1st 3 legs of U2's memorable ZOO TV tour, a 2-year tour promoting their 1991 Achtung Baby.

    Episode 15 - Dreaming It All Up Again: Our Review of "Achtung Baby"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 87:55


    Happy New Year and welcome to 2021! As we begin a new era in the USA, your hosts Bob & Marc flash back to 1990-1991, when U2 also began a new era in which they reinvented their image & sound for the 1990s. We discuss the 1st of 3 90's U2 albums, "Achtung Baby" (Bob's #1 favorite album of all-time!), and close out with music, as per usual.Support the artists by buying music on physical media. Help end the corruption of streaming services.Buy "Achtung Baby on CD, Cassette, and Vinyl from Discogs

    Episode 14 - Music Videos 1980-1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 91:28


    On this episode of U2cast, your hosts Bob Hay & Marc Alden Taylor wrap up the 80's by discussing U2's music videos from 1980-1989 so that they may move on to the 1990's. We use the running order found on the band's "The Best of 1980-1990" compilation. Then we close out the episode with Christmas-themed U2-related tracks before we go away, so that we can dream it all up again.Merry Christmas and a (hopefully) happier New Year to everyone who has listened to U2cast!

    Episode 13b - "It's a musical journey" part 2: Rattle and Hum DVD commentary track

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 111:47


    That episode where Bob and Marc decide to try something new and fun with U2cast: instead of the typical episode, we record a DVD commentary track.As always, thank you for listening! Please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to us. SUPPORT PHYSICAL MEDIA!! BUY music on vinyl LPs or CDs and denounce streaming! Why would anyone want to listen to horrible quality audio and not support their favorite artists?

    U2 press conference, Tommy Makem's Irish Pavilion, 1987

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 20:22


    Some audio to listen to since there hasn't been an episode out in a month. Thanks for listening. Find us on Facebook thru our podcast page here at https://www.facebook.com/U2cast and our group page here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2595624670653479SUPPORT PHYSICAL MEDIA!! BUY music on vinyl LPs or CDs and denounce streaming! Why would anyone want to listen to horrible sounding audio and not support their favorite artists?

    Episode 13a - "It's a Musical Journey" part 1: Discussing "Rattle and Hum"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 63:28


    In this episode of U2cast, Bob and Marc begin their discussion on "Rattle and Hum", but focus on the soundtrack album.Buy "Rattle and Hum" at Discogs.com on either Vinyl or CD. Streaming sucks. Physical Media Rules. That is fact.

    Episode 12 - Outside, is America: Discussing "The Joshua Tree" (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 107:23


    That episode where Marc & Bob discuss "The Joshua Tree", U2's legendary 5th studio album, released in 1987. Bob also tells you how YOU can turn "The Joshua Tree" into the double album it almost became.Buy "The Joshua Tree" on Discogs - Physical Media is better than streaming or downloads!

    Episode 11 - The gig that put U2 on the map: Reviewing the video "U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky" (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 63:10


    That episode where your hosts Bob Hay & Marc Alden Taylor FINALLY discuss U2's 1984 concert video, the companion to their 1983 live album "Under a Blood Red Sky". To fill out the show, we also go off-topic from U2 and discuss outside topics such as music & movies.Buy music, and buy it on PHYSICAL MEDIA. Support ALL artists by purchasing their music.

    Episode 10 - If You Twist and Turn Away: Discussing "The Unforgettable Fire" (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 116:30


    That episode of U2cast where Bob Hay and Marc Alden Taylor discuss "The Unforgettable Fire", U2's 4th studio album and their first with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois as the producers. We also go off on various tangents. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or Stitcher Radio, it means a lot to us.You can buy "The Unforgettable Fire" on Compact Disc or on Vinyl.You can watch "The Making of The Unforgettable Fire" documentary on YouTubeSupport all artists by purchasing music on physical media.

    Episode 9 - A spotlight on Bono

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 72:39


    That episode where your hosts Bob Hay and Marc Alden Taylor (who is from Free Form Rock Podcast) talk all about Bono, the frontman and primary lyricist of U2. The B-Man! We also shed a light on ALL OF THE STUPID, UNFOUNDED, SMALL-MINDED HATE TOWARDS BONO that has ensued over the years. Please leave us a review on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us. And support ALL artists - big or small - by purchasing their music on physical media, not by streaming or downloading. Streaming/downloading is bad news for those who APPRECIATE and LOVE music.You can buy U2's music on Discogs.com

    Episode 8 - "This song is NOT a rebel song...": Discussing the live album "Under a Blood Red Sky"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 90:19


    That (surprise) episode where Bob Hay & Marc Alden Taylor (Host of Free Form Rock Podcast) discuss 1983's Under a Blood Red Sky - U2's first live album. Also, Marc accuses Jimmy Iovine of being a dick, and we agonise over much of this live album using performances from Germany instead of the Red Rocks gig. Lastly, we acknowledge Independence Day in a big way. Happy 4th of July, everyone! Please leave us feedback/reviews on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Stitcher Radio, wherever you listen to us! Support ALL artists, big & small - by purchasing the music on physical media, not by streaming or downloading.You can buy Under a Blood Red Sky on Discogs.com

    Episode 7 - How Long Must We Sing This Song?: Discussing "War" (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 71:49


    That episode in which Bob Hay & Marc Alden Taylor (Host of Free Form Rock Podcast) discuss 1983's War - U2's 3rd studio album. We also pay our respects to director Joel Schumacher who passed away yesterday 6/22/2020 to cancer. Please leave us feedback and reviews on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Stitcher Radio or wherever you listen to us! Support the artists by purchasing physical media, not by streaming or pirating music.You can buy War on Discogs.com

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    Episode 6 - A spotlight on The Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 49:20


    That episode where Bob & Marc discuss U2's guitarist, The Edge. Because every band needs one. The anti-guitar hero. A zen-like man who is the creator of over 100 guitar sounds. A true original. Please leave us feedback and reviews on iTunes, Podbean or wherever you listen to us! Support the artists by buying physical media, not by streaming or pirating music.Buy U2's music on Discogs.com

    Episode 5 - A spotlight on Adam Clayton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 58:22


    That episode where Bob & Marc discuss U2's bassist, Adam Clayton - a co-founder of U2, fan of the kimono, and one whose face can be found on Pink Adam bumper stickers across the globe. Leave us a review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podbean or Stitcher Radio, buy physical copies of music, and KEEP ON ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD!

    Episode 4 - Is That All?: Discussing "October" (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 70:30


    That episode where Bob Hay and Marc Alden Taylor review U2's difficult 2nd studio album "October", play tracks from that period of the band, and go off on many tangents.Leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Podbean. Buy music on physical media, support artists rich or poor, and KEEP ON ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD!!You can buy "October" on Discogs

    Episode 3 - A spotlight on Larry Mullen Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 26:36


    That episode where Bob & Marc talk all about the man on the drums who gave everyone in U2 their first & only job (and they'll never forget it)... From Rosemount Avenue in Artane, North Dublin... Mr. Larry Mullen Jr.! We also close out with Larry Mullen & Adam Clayton's 1996 version of the theme to "Mission: Impossible".Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio and Podbean!

    Episode 2 - Into the Heart: Discussing "Boy" (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 67:50


    The episode where Bob & Marc review U2's first album and play tracks from that period of the band.Please leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play Music, or Podbean. Make it good!You can buy "Boy" on Discogs

    Episode 1 - Stories for Boys: The Formation and The Early Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 29:08


    The episode where Bob & Marc introduce themselves, discuss our background as fans of U2, talk about the very early years of the band & discuss what is to come.You can buy U2's first release, "U2-Three" on Discogs.com

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