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Two Brothers drink beer and talk about the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Ben / Sam Townsend


    • May 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Universally Speaking: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Podcast

    Episode 129 - The Greatest Hits Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 108:13


    The Brothers explore the songs that came out of the 2003 Greatest Hits sessions. And drink beer. And Sam has a pizza. It's all very professional...We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 128 - Ranking the Album Closers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 115:49


    The Brothers continue their mission to celebrate the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers by ranking the album closers. Will they use Sir Psycho instead of They're Red Hot? Will they include Hey? Listen and find out...We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 127 - Dave Navarro Special: Trust No One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 120:45


    The Brothers listen to, and discuss, the 2001 Dave Navarro solo album Trust No One for the first time. They are ably assisted by FPM (Fabulous Pete Moore) who knows it inside-out.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 126 - Uncovering Scar Tissue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 107:03


    The Brothers go deep into one of the most iconic songs of the bands career. Album, video and live versions are all here. Come join us as we celebrate the Red Hot Chili Peppers!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 125 - Red Hot Quizmas Peppers 3: Suck my Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 136:03


    It's officially Christmas! The Brothers are joined by quizmaster extraordinaire Sam the Quiz Man, Aidan Hampson and A-Mase for the 3rd annual RHCP Quizmas Spectacular!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 124 - The Best of Flea 1999-2006 with Aidan Hampson (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 63:26


    The Brothers and Aidan Hampson continue to debate the best Flea Bass parts from Cali, BTW and Stadium. The goal? To compile the ultimate top 10!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 123 - The Best of Flea 1999-2006 with Aidan Hampson (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 93:05


    The Brothers are joined by Bass Guitar Legend Aidan Hampson to debate the best Flea Bass parts from Cali, By The Way and Stadium. The best news? Aidan brought his Bass!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 122 - Mother Milk Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 88:10


    The Brothers look at the final four tracks on Mothers Milk, and give their thoughts on the album as whole. They also sing Soul to Squeeze in the operatic style.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 121 - Live at Buenos Aires, River Plate Stadium Nov 24 2023 Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 116:56


    The Lads celebrate a great show from the end of the bands 2023 live era - and drink a few cheeky beers to boot!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 120 - Blood Sugar Sex Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 93:48


    The Brothers take on a gargantuan task. After four episodes, over nine and a half hours breaking down BSSM song-by-song, the lads, joined by listeners, ambassadors and contributors, create the ultimate podcast ranking for the album that many see as the bands defining work.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 119 - Blood Sugar Sex Magik Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 127:01


    DEADLINE FOR BSSM RANKING LISTS IS FRIDAY 5 APRIL 2024: Email rankings to bentownsendmusic@hotmail.com: The Brothers listen to the last five songs on Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and come to the conclusion that they really like the Red Hot Chili Peppers.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 118 - To Listen to Only Water for Water for Forty Two Minutes and Twenty Seconds (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 94:52


    Someone call a Plumber, Frusciante's recording water again! The Brothers dive deep in to the second half of To Record Only Water, and finally talk about Fallout.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 117 - To Listen to Only Water for Water for Forty Two Minutes and Twenty Seconds (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 94:41


    The Brother turn on the Frusciante taps full-bore as they luxuriate in a bath full of John, and listen to the first half of To Record Only Water for Ten Days.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 116 - Navarro No More: The Last Gig

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 103:21


    The Brothers don their rain coats and head off to Fuji to enjoy what was to be Dave Navarros last gig with the band.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 115 - I'm Vid You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 103:02


    The Brothers take a near comprehensive look at the videos from the wonderful album I'm with You. They also come close to rugging off Bon Jovi...We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 114 - Return of the Red Hot Quizmas Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 123:28


    Merry Quizmas Everybody! The Brothers are once again joined by Aidan Hampson, A-Mase and The Quiz Master General, Sam Shepherd, for a quiz on all things Chili Peppers. It's the Tangled Tigers vs The Lady Cops, let the madness begin!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 113 - Stadium Less-playedium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 104:49


    The Brothers look back at some of the lesser played tracks from the Stadium Arcadium era, and have a blooming good time whilst doing so!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 112 - Live in Hamburg 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 115:11


    The Brothers enjoy a wonderful live show from Hamburg in 2002 whist debating the ingredients of a Frusciante cake and trying to sing I Could Die For You. Settle into a comfy chair and come and enjoy the show with us.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 111 - In Conversation with Music Journalist Simon Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 160:01


    The Brothers are honoured to be joined by music journalist extraordinaire, Simon Harper to talk about his experience interviewing various members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers!Interview 1: Anthony Kiedis 2003Interview 2: Chad Smith 2009Interview 3: Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith 2011. The cover pic for this interview had already been chosen before it became clear that Chad would be joining Anthony, not Flea.Interview 4: Anthony Kiedis 2016. for THIS cover story. The interview was conducted on the same day that Simon hosted the band's premiere of their Dark Necessities video, putting fans' questions to Anthony live on the RHCP Facebook page. The video is on YouTubeInterview 5: Flea 2019. Flea talking about Acid For The Children for his own cover storyInterview 6: Anthony Kiedis 2022. Interview 7: Flea 2022. Both this and Anthony were for THIS cover story.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsCheck out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 110 - Blood Videos Sex Magik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 119:00


    The Brothers enjoy the videos of the BSSM era and rate them using a scoring system that rapidly becomes competitive.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 109 - Blood Sugar Sex Magik Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 119:55


    The Brothers dive back into the balmy waters of BSSM to talk about Give it Away, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Under the Bridge and Naked in the Rain.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 108 - Stadium Vidcadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 98:10


    The Brothers look back at the Stadium Arcadium videos, whilst also ruminating on who would win in a fight - Ben armed with one full sized Magnum, or Sam armed with six mini-Magnums.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 107 - Dreaming of the Live Canteen: RHCP in London 21.7.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 0:01


    The Brother reflect on a glorious July day in London. Friends old and new gathered at the 3rd podcast meet-up before the dynamic duo moved into the Circle of Gold to enjoy a stunning live performance from a band on top of their game. Come and join the lads as they dream of that fabulous live canteen!Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 106 - Live at Rock Werchter Festival 2023 Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 97:07


    Join the Brothers as they fire up the YouTubes and talk all over the RHCP live from Rock Werchter Festival 2023 performance. The drinks will flow, the songs will rock and the Brothers will attempt to rate the songs using a series of arbitrary, and frankly, ridiculous measures.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 105 - Positive Mental Octopus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 107:15


    The Brothers wax (largely) positive about this particular Octopus of collected videos. Paint yourself up, switch on the blacklight and jump in!Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 104 - RHCP From the Basement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 126:24


    This is the sound of the underground! The Brothers enjoy the 2012 'From the Basement' performance as the band perform some great versions of tracks from 'I'm With You'.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 103 - Compiling 'Our Golden Era of Frusciante' 13-Track Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 124:26


    The Focus is Frusciante!!! The Brothers reconvene in the Pod Garage to compile their 13-track, best of albums from their 'Golden Era of Frusciante' - Shadows, The Will to Death, the DC EP, Inside of Emptiness and Curtains.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 102 - Blood Sugar Sex Magik Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 143:55


    The Brothers head back to Funky Town as they talk about I Could Have Lied, Mellowship, and The R and the Wicked.Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 101 - In Conversation with Red Hot Chili Riffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 147:48


    The Brothers dive deep with the fabulous Koen from the YouTube channel Red Hot Chili Riffs. Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 100 - Blood Sugar Sex Magik Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 167:57


    The Brothers celebrate a landmark episode by talking about the first five songs from the seminal album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Check out Red Hot Chili Riffs here: https://www.youtube.com/@RedHotChiliRiffsWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 99 - Good Ol' 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 125:15


    The Brother reminisce about 1999, a pivotal year for both them, and the band, whilst watching some choice live cuts from the era. Live at Sodra Teatern 1999: Emit Remmus / If You Have to Ask / The Power of Equality. Live at Reading Festival 1999: Around the World / Savior / Easily.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 98 - Tokyo Dome 19.2.23 Commentary with Jack Johnson: Dreaming of the Return of the Live Canteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 128:25


    The Brothers are joined by Drum Ambassador Jack Johnson to talk about the live show from the Tokyo Dome on 19.2.23. Fun and frolics are had by all!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 97 - Dawn of the Live Canteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 91:02


    The Brothers Return to the Dream Canteen to talk about the debut live performances of tracks from ROTDC.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 96 - Mothers Milk Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 94:10


    The Brothers discuss three more tracks from the classic 1989 album, Mothers Milk - Taste the Pain, Stone Cold Bush and Fire.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 95 - The Return of Hamish Duncan: Author of 'Out in L.A. The Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 74:29


    The Brothers are thrilled to be joined by Hamish Duncan, esteemed author of 'Out in L.A. The Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983', a book so good that it's endorsed by this very podcast! We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 94 - The 2022 Podcast Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 92:43


    The Brothers look back at the podcasts and experiences of 2022, a banner year for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their fans.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 93 - Red Hot Quizmas Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 139:39


    The Brothers are joined by Quiz Master Supreme, Sam Sheperd, and co-quizzers, Aidan Hampson and A-Mase for their first RHCP quiz spectacular!We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 92 - UL vs ROTDC: The First Condense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 136:08


    The Brothers, ably assisted by Max Feinstein (The Condenser), pit Unlimited Love Against Return of the Dream Canteen in a song vs. song shootoutWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 91 - Frusciante Special #8: The Empyrean Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 86:01


    The Brothers conclude the epic journey that is John Frusciantes 2009 album, The Empyrean.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 90 - Live at Austin City Limits Commentary with Bass Ambassador Aidan Hampson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 102:43


    The Brothers are at it again, and this time they are ably supported by the podcast Bass Ambassador, Aidan Hampson. The boys settle in to watch the band play live at Austin City Limits whilst doing a little dance and drinking a little water.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 89 - ROTDC First Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 137:44


    The Brothers enjoy a long, glorious day dressing up in fancy dress and listening to Return of the Dream Canteen for the first time. Beer was drunk and a good time was had.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 88 - Frusciante Special #7: The Empyrean Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 99:27


    The Brothers take the first part of the epic journey that is John Frusciantes 2009 album, The Empyrean.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 87 - Eddie Reaction Podcast (Interim Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 38:22


    The Brothers discuss their initial thoughts about the new single, Eddie.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 86 - Mothers Milk Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 93:26


    The Brothers enjoy a lovely glass (can) of Milk (Beer) and talk about songs 4-6 on the classic album, Mothers Milk.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 85 - Red Hot Collaboration Peppers + Johns Pedalboard woes + Tippa My Tongue quick thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 77:15


    The Brothers take a look at some memorable RHCP live collaborations, talk about Johns recent pedalboard troubles and give some quick thoughts on Tippa My Tongue.We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Interim Announcement: Summer Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 2:40


    The Boys take a break due to Family Birthdays and Summer Holidays. Never fear, much like Arnie, We'll Be Back. See on the weekend of 3.9.22.E-mail us: bentownsendmusic@hotmail.comWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 84 - Ranking the Album Covers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 74:42


    The Brothers are on the back foot as Tippa My Tongue fails to materialise by last weekends recording day, but never fear faithful listeners, there is a fallback position! With great gusto the lads dive headfirst into ranking the album covers, at one point even going so far as to mistakenly credit the Uplift Mofo Party Plan cover to artist Gary Panter (D'oh!)E-mail us: bentownsendmusic@hotmail.comWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 83 - In Conversation with Bass Ambassador Aidan Hampson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 112:00


    The Brothers get together with Bass Ambassador Aidan Hampson in the hottest garage in the World to talk all things Bass Guitar and a host of other assorted nonsense! Be warned, Ben's T2 anecdote is close but not quite right.E-mail us: bentownsendmusic@hotmail.comWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    Episode 82 - Road Trippin' to Unlimited Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 105:29


    The Brothers play back voice notes and reminisce about the heady days of Manchester and London on Th UL tour of 2022. Two gig, two trips. We met friends on our way and we love you all!

    Episode 81 - Ranking the Opening Tracks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 128:34


    Beer, banter and bickering ensues as the Brothers (with a little help from their friends) rank the opening tracks from the 12 officially released studio albums.E-mail us: bentownsendmusic@hotmail.comWe are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNetFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/Read ‘Me and My Friends' - The World's #1 RHCP Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://buttondown.email/rhcpsessions.Check out our Drum Ambassadors (Jack Johnson) projects here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy0pbWSOg6f8vcYnngIQ0ACheck out our Bass Ambassadors (Aidan Hampson) projects here: http://aidanhampson.co.uk/Check out friend of the pod, Dan Boyd's Pop Shock Podcast - for all your pop culture needs! Audio: https://anchor.fm/popshockpod / Video: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHY5pXX_x7Kv4e8wJmHoK5AFor your vinyl needs please shop at Black Star Records: https://www.blackstarrecords.co.uk and Black Wax Coffee and Records: https://blackwaxcoffee.co.uk/

    UL Tour Pre-Gig Meet Ups Announcement: June 22 / 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 2:48


    Details of the Pre-Gig meet ups in Manchester and London on June 22 / 25.E-mail us: bentownsendmusic@hotmail.comFollow us on the good old socials:Twitter:Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcpSam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsendInstagram:Ben: https://www.instagram.com/universallyspeakingrhcp_pod/

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