Podcast appearances and mentions of brian pern

In this episode we welcome Fast Show legend Simon Day to downtown Hammersmith and ask him about his musical passions and the immortal Life Of Rock With Brian Pern. We start with our guest's misspent youth in south-east London, where he frequently saw bands such as Dr. Feelgood and local lads Squeeze and even fronted his own punk combo Simon & the Virgins. We hear about his early days on the standup circuit and his close associations with Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and the gang that coalesced around The Fast Show. From there we discuss the genesis of his "prog'n'roll" alter ego Brian Pern and his affectionate lampooning of Peter Gabriel. Clips from a 2003 audio interview with Steely Dan prompt an in-depth conversation about Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker. During this, Simon tells us how he first fell for the arch duo and we collectively compare notes on some of the group's greatest songs and albums. After a brief mention of featured writer Dorian Lynskey and his new book Everything Must Go, Mark quotes from newly-added library pieces about Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx and Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish before Jasper talks us out with his thoughts on M. People's Heather Small and a particularly cantankerous Van Morrison. Many thanks to special guest Simon Day. Pieces discussed: Genesis Doing The Foxtrot, Genesis: No "Pale" Imitation, Seventies prog rockers Genesis are back, but are they welcomed?, All Apologies: Brian Pern, Steely Dan audio, Wayne Robins on the RBP podcast, Pete Seeger, Kendrick Lamar, Why do pop stars fall for conspiracy theories?, Dorian Lynskey on the RBP podcast, Mötley Crüe, Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish, Elvis, The King Remembered — An oral history, Heather Small: Proud, Los Campesinos!, and A duel with Van Morrison.

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 507 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian opens up in his own inimitable yet peanut buttery smooth manner and a certain guitarist makes a telephone call to the studio as we open up with some low brow shenanigans and hot takes. Richard has been bowled over by a famous guitarist and gushes lovingly about them before talking about an extreme case of buyers remorse. Can you listen to instrumental guitar music while working? The guys discuss the fact that they all differ slightly when it comes to music choices while concentrating and this naturally turns into a conversation about boy racers and loud exhausts. Richard has seen an amusing rockumentary TV show and the Brian and Blake immediately dismiss him as an idiot.  Our buddy Josh over at JHS released a limited edition of the Superbolt and the guys chat about it and some potential customisation options that may or may not make people on the internet angry. There was a report recently about the values of different vintage guitars and so the guys discuss it. Meanwhile Richard had a disappointing update on a piece of hardware and Blake expresses his disappointment by proxy. Yokel and the Dokels, Alison Gardens, Brian Pern, Conspiracy theorists, Paul Gilbert jams...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

Happy New Year! This is the first episode of The Quo-Cast for 2024. In this episode, Jamie Dyer reviews the documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, which aired on BBC2 over Christmas. It featured a cameo appearance from Status Quo's Francis Rossi, who played a fictionalized version of himself. Jamie is joined by a special guest to discuss why Rossi's appearance is significant, and how his public image has changed over the last 12 months. The Kemps: All Gold is the sequel to the 2020 mockumentary The Kemps: All True, it follows Gary and Martin Kemp over a year, and documents the antics they find themselves in. Written and directed by Rhys Thomas, it has a narrative connection to the world of Thomas' Brian Pern series of spoof music documentaries.

Sophie speaks to writer, actor and Osama bin Laden impersonator Lucy Montgomery. Lucy has appeared in a load of TV and radio shows including The Mighty Boosh, Bo Selecta, The Life of Rock with Brian Pern and Radio 4's spoof phone-in series Down the Line.  She also starred in the critically acclaimed Jerusalem with Mark Rylance at the Royal Court in 2009.

Comedy writer and actor Tony Way (Reeves & Mortimer, Fast Show, Brian Pern, Game of Thrones) brings in the classic 1980s Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis comedy Trading Places for discussion with comedy writers Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris, while dressed as Father Christmas with all salmon in his beard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil chats to Fast Show and Brian Pern star, Simon Day

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 190. In this all request edition we heard music by Mike Oldfield, Kino, Al Di Meola, Foreigner, Brian Pern, Neal Morse Band, Brett Kull, Hawkwind, Arvo Part, Gong, Johnny Cash, Thieves' Kitchen, Gary Moore, Van Der Graaf Generator, Steven Wilson, The Enid, Tears For Fears, Schooltree and Jon & Vangelis.

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 94. In this special 'Go Wild' edition, we heard music by Lordfish, Camel, The Dear Hunter, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pink Floyd, Beardfish, Big Big Train, Kestrel, Ozric Tentacles, Genesis, Johannes Luley, A Formal Horse, Necromonkey, Brian Pern, Younger Brother, Toad In Transit, And So I Watch You From Afar, Giraffe, The Flower Kings, Roine Stolt, Odin's Court, Mothlite, Mallard, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Mew, Nathan Mahl & Spectral Mornings.

Hello!It's been a very long time, but we are back, finally, with podcast number 19.We recorded it on Halloween night, but instead of walking door to door demanding sugary snacks from strangers, we decided to have a few beers/wines and have a chat.Topics covered include... ghosts, the return of Brian Pern, water tanks and much more.We couldn't fit all we had to say in to this one pod so we made another one directly after it. So look out for that, it will be up here very soon.Enjoy!Tony