Podcast appearances and mentions of Freddie Mercury

In dieser besonderen Espresso-Folge bekommst du die Highlights aus dem letzten Monat – fünf Songs, fünf Menschen, fünf berührende Geschichten voller Musik, Erinnerung und Leidenschaft.Mathias Petry erzählt, wie „Dream On“ von Depeche Mode seine Liebe zur Band entfacht hat. Und warum ihn der Song bis heute begleitet. Rudi Dolezal, Regisseur und enger Freund von Freddie Mercury, erinnert sich an gemeinsame Momente mit Queen und daran, warum „Friends Will Be Friends“ für ihn mehr ist als nur ein Song.Vera Brandes spricht über „Sweet Mama Janisse“ von Taj Mahal, über Lebensfreude, Musikforschung und die Magie des Klangs. Peter Jumpertz erzählt, warum „Am Fenster“ von City für ihn nach Freiheit und Aufbruch klingt – ein Stück deutscher Musikgeschichte mit persönlicher Note. Uwe Birnstein nimmt dich mit zu Leonard Cohens „Suzanne“ – ein poetischer Lebensbegleiter voller Tiefe und Spiritualität.Neue Folgen gibt es jeden Donnerstag. Lasst euch inspirieren – und genießt euren Espresso mit „Mein Lieblingssong“!Und damit du einen richtig guten Espresso beim Podcast hören genießen kannst, mach einfach mit bei unserem Gewinnspiel und gewinne ein Kilo Premium-Espresso von der Martermühle Kaffeerösterei aus Bayern. Wie kannst du gewinnen? Ganz einfach: Abonniere unseren Newsletter auf www.meinlieblingssong.com Teilnahmeschluss ist der 27.01.2025; Teilnahmebedingungen zum Gewinnspiel findest du auf unserer Website.Dein Lieblingskaffee zum Lieblingssong von den AroMagiern aus der Kaffeerösterei Martermühle.Hier geht es zum Lieblingskaffee: MartermühleHöre deinen Lieblings-Podcast und deine Lieblingsmusik doch einfach auf einem sonoro Musiksystem.Das sonoro MEISTERSTÜCK und viele andere Produkte aus der sonoro Klangschmiede findet ihr hier: sonoro.com Hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung und abonniere unseren Podcast bei deinem Streamingportal der Wahl und verpasse keine Folge. Und wenn du alle Neuigkeiten zum Podcast „Mein Lieblingssong“ mitbekommen möchtest, dann melde dich hier für unseren wöchentlichen Newsletter an: Kostenloser NewsletterMehr über die beiden Hosts Falk & Ryll sowie alle Podcastfolgen findest Du auf www.meinlieblingssong.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry this one's a bit late — but to make up for it, we've gone all in with an extra-long episode of General Witchfinders, split into two parts. This week, we take you through the extraordinary, over-the-top world of Flash Gordon (1980) — the space opera superhero film that blended camp comedy, science-fiction spectacle, and Queen's iconic soundtrack into something truly cosmic. The second half of this intergalactic adventure will land next week. Flash Gordon was directed by Mike Hodges, the British filmmaker behind Get Carter and Pulp, and produced by the legendary Dino De Laurentiis. Based on the King Features comic strip created by Alex Raymond, the film stars Sam J. Jones as the all-American hero Flash, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Ornella Muti as the dangerous Princess Aura, Max von Sydow as Ming the Merciless, and Topol as the eccentric scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov. The supporting cast includes Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Peter Wyngarde, Peter Duncan and John Hallam — a line-up that reads like a who's who of cult cinema. We dig into the incredible production history of Flash Gordon, from De Laurentiis' first attempts in the 1960s to his decision to turn down George Lucas — a choice that helped inspire Star Wars. The film's troubled development included a scrapped version by Nicolas Roeg, with Debbie Harry once rumoured to play Princess Aura. Eventually, Hodges took the reins, working from a screenplay by Lorenzo Semple Jr., the same writer who brought Batman's colourful POW! ZAP! style to TV in the 1960s. That influence is clear throughout, giving Flash Gordon its unmistakable comic-book tone. The film was shot mainly at Elstree and Shepperton Studios, pushing British set design and visual effects to the limit. For the famous Hawkmen sequence, the crew built a sixty-foot-high, hundred-foot-wide blue screen powered by a million watts of light. The result is one of the most gloriously excessive moments in sci-fi history — a flying army, Brian Blessed shouting “Gordon's alive!” and Queen blasting through the speakers. Speaking of Queen, we explore how their soundtrack revolutionised film music, paving the way for rock bands to score major blockbusters. The combination of Freddie Mercury's operatic flair and Howard Blake's orchestral compositions gave Flash Gordon a sonic identity that still feels fresh today.We also look at the film's eclectic cast. Sam J. Jones' brief but memorable career, Melody Anderson's move from acting to social work, and Ornella Muti's headline-grabbing life and legal troubles. There's Max von Sydow's path from The Seventh Seal to The Exorcist and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Topol's secret links to Mossad, Timothy Dalton's long and winding journey to becoming James Bond, and Peter Wyngarde's transformation from Department S to the gold-masked villain Klytus.And, of course, the mighty Brian Blessed — mountaineer, Shakespearean thunder-god, near-astronaut, and national treasure. From I, Claudius to Doctor Who, Cats, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and beyond, he's one of Britain's most extraordinary performers. In this episode, we unpack the layers of Flash Gordon as both cult classic and chaotic masterpiece: how its bright visuals masked a difficult shoot, how its camp sensibility influenced generations of filmmakers, and why it remains a cornerstone of British sci-fi fandom. Whether you're here for trivia, nostalgia, or the Queen soundtrack alone, this is one of our most detailed episodes yet — and we'll be back next week with part two to finish the adventure. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks” – the podcast that harnesses the healing power of song to combat depression, anxiety, and everyday heartbreak.In today's episode we sit down with the multitalented Mark Firehammer—author of the genre‑blending novel The Echo and The Voice, creator of the wellness system Feelness, and a seasoned songwriter whose career spans from Florida coffee‑houses in the ‘90s to AI‑driven studios today.Mark shares the wild road‑trip story of his early touring days, the unexpected love affair he's had with the legendary Cronut, and the pivotal moment when he realized his next album would have to be built without a band. We dive deep into his groundbreaking Artist‑Imagined series, a quartet of AI‑crafted albums—Heartlands (country), Heartthrob (dance), Heartstrings (alternative) and Heartbeats (rock)—and explore how he trains machines to sing in the voices of imagined artists while preserving his own lived experiences.Along the way, we touch on:The rise and challenges of independent musicians in the streaming eraThe moral and creative debates surrounding AI‑generated music and Spotify's new disclosure rulesHow Mark's nonprofit aims to turn music, theater, film, and visual art into a collaborative network centered on human connectionFavorite childhood influences—from Cat Stevens and James Taylor to the awe‑inspiring voice of Freddie Mercury—and the songs that still move him to tearsWhether you're a songwriter stuck in a creative rut, a fan of cutting‑edge tech, or simply someone looking for a musical pick‑me‑up, this conversation offers a blend of nostalgia, practical insight, and forward‑looking optimism. Grab your headphones, cue up a fresh track, and let Mark's story remind you that when words fall short, music always finds a way to speak.

"Can you pull off Freddie Mercury with just a tank top, fake teeth, and drawn-on chest hair?"If you're scrambling for a Halloween costume and want to avoid the dreaded “I forgot” panic, this episode of The Ben and Skin Show is your hilarious lifeline. Join Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina “Little Baby Cornbread” Ray as they dive into Christina's Cookie Jar for a rapid-fire game of “Guess That Music Icon Costume.”From Prince's ruffled shirt to Slash's top hat, the crew hilariously guesses iconic looks based on minimal clues—often with wildly off-base answers that make the game even better.

Cela fait cinquante ans que cette chanson a rejoint le firmament, notre panthéon à tous, ou presque. Et spécialement des Belges auxquels Queen a été particulièrement fidèle. C'est vrai, au moins un concert à Forest National, le plus souvent deux, par tournée, c'est-à-dire, chaque année. Même la dernière et gigantesque tournée des stades en 1986, et ben la Belgique fait exception puisque c'est à nouveau Forest National au programme. Pourtant, on a quand même un problème, nous les Belges. C'est que si le groupe nous a gratifié d'un précoce concert au Théâtre 140, en 1974, on ne l'a pas vu chez nous les deux années suivantes, c'est-à-dire en pleine folie Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen a joué partout, au Japon et aux Etats-Unis, surtout, mais pas en Belgique. On comprend la toute grosse folie au printemps 78 et les soirées consécutives à guichets fermés à Forest ; ils viennent de remettre deux belles couches de hits avec We will rock you et We are the champions. Cela fait alors tout juste deux ans que Freddie Mercury est devenu célibataire en quittant sa femme Mary Austin pour vivre sa sexualité librement mais aussi, et probablement surtout, la vie rêvée de star où tout n'est plus que création, interprétation, divertissement, vie. C'est du moins ce à quoi il aspire.D'ailleurs les résultats du single Bohemian Rhapsody et l'album A night at the opera ne se sont pas fait attendre : les ventes des deux se comptent par millions et les salles pour accueillir Queen s'élargissent chaque soir. Point culminant, l'organisateur d'événements et fondateur de la maison de disques Virgin, Richard Branson monte pour eux un concert à Hyde Park, le quartier où vit Freddie. Le lieu devenu mythique où il organisait un festival à l'américaine au début de l'été à la fin des années 60. Ce sera toujours l'été mais un 18 septembre, en mémoire de Jimi Hendrix, mort pas loin de là, et ce jour-là, quelques années plus tôt.Oui, ce 18 septembre 1976, entre 150 et 200.000 fans sont réunis dans l'immense clairière de Hyde Park pour retrouver un Freddie en décolleté vertigineux, et un Brian May avec sa tenue d'Ange blanc. Il y a quelques premières parties qui vont entraîner du retard, Queen va devoir faire l'impasse sur les rappels, la police menaçant de couper l'électricité. Mais l'événement est considérable, il dope les membres du groupe à la testostérone et à la confiance en leur art. Le concert filmé pour être diffusé à la télé, l'année suivante, ne le sera pas mais il constitue un document incroyable à une époque où personne ou presque ne filme les concerts.C'était il y a un demi-siècle, une nouvelle génération appelée new wave frappe déjà à la porte du succès et du grand public, elle va engouffrer la plupart des stars de la première partie des années 70, leur filant un méchant coup de vieux. Mais pas Queen, non, et malgré le dénigrement incessant de la presse rock alors toute puissante, la pompe à succès ne va faire que s'amplifier avec notamment la sortie du fameux Greatest Hits, la compile la plus vendue de tous les temps. En attendant, Roger Taylor a rencontré ce 18 septembre une certaine Dominique Beyrand, l'assistante de Richard Branson qu'il va lui ravir pour en faire sa femme, la mère de ses deux aînés. Quant à Freddie, il mène désormais une vie de bâton de chaise, à la recherche d'un amour improbable.

Il paraît que tout le monde se souvient de ce qu'il faisait quand il a entendu pour la première fois Bohemian Rhapsody. Voilà qui est différent du 11 septembre 2001 ou de la mort de Claude François, JFK ou John Lennon. Il n'y a pas de communion médiatique et instantanée ici, et de plus, elle a lieu sur plusieurs générations, son streaming record aujourd'hui en est la preuve, 3 milliards d'écoutes, rien que sur Spotify.C'est comme si vous aviez vu un paysage, un animal fabuleux, comme vous ne saviez même pas que cela pouvait exister, pas vrai ? Le plus étrange est que, malgré son immense succès, Freddie Mercury s'est toujours refusé à donner une explication à cette œuvre qui apparaît d'emblée aussi belle que complexe. On sent que ça le concerne. Qu'a-t-il voulu raconter ? On dirait au départ, les derniers mots d'un condamné, et puis il y a cette allusion à un opéra qui met en scène des personnages célèbres de son répertoire comme Figaro ou le ballet de Scaramouche mais on sent dans l'adresse la voix du Diable ou du Commandeur qui l'appelle, d'ailleurs il le dit : Belzébuth a mis un démon de côté pour moi.Certains prétendent que ce n'est pas pour rien qu'à ce moment, le manager John Reid fait irruption dans la vie de Queen, le groupe a en effet engagé l'homme d'affaires d'Elton John alors assis au sommet du monde, pour s'occuper de la promo de ce nouveau disque. John Reid qui est aussi l'amant d'Elton John. Et là, pour la première fois, Freddie se retrouve à vraiment cotoyer le milieu gay londonien dont jusque-là, il s'était tenu éloigné. Cela fait cinq ans en effet que Freddie vit avec Mary Austin. Ils se sont connus avant Queen, bien avant même qu'il ne prenne le nom de Mercury. C'était Brian May, au départ, qui était amoureux d'elle. Il l'avait remarquée dans un célèbre magasin de fringues de Kensington où elle était vendeuse et l'avait invitée plusieurs fois à venir le voir jouer avec son groupe, Smile. Mais un ou deux verres au pub n'y avait rien fait, Mary ne semblait pas être intéressée. C'est du moins ce qu'il a dit à son pote Freddie Bulsara, le cocoteur de Roger Taylor, le batteur avec qui Brian joue. Sentant Freddie intéressé, lui aussi, Brian avait tenté de le décourager.Et de fait, Freddie s'était pris un râteau à sa première invitation, Mary avait prétexté devoir aller aux toilettes et ne s'était pas repointée durant la soirée au pub, pensant que Freddie était branché sur la fille avec qui elle était venue au rancard. Freddie était revenu à la charge, durant des semaines, en faisant mine de rien, en clair fou de trac, jusqu'au jour où il était arrivé avec un bouquet de fleurs.Et depuis, Freddie et Mary, c'était le couple classique qui recevait ses amis dans le petit appart de Kensington que Mary tenait impeccablement malgré leurs maigres revenus et que Freddie décorait de trouvailles chez les antiquaires. Et donc, la fréquentation de tous ces hommes libérés place Freddie dans un drame cornélien, lui qui avait jusque-là réussi à cloisonner les deux mondes entre lesquels il était partagé. Freddie ne supporte pas l'abandon et pourtant, il y fonce tout droit avec ce nouvel album et ça s'entend. Reste l'humour, celui qui l'accompagne depuis son enfance, A night at the opera n'en est pas exclu, les Beatles ont montré la voie, comme le prouve ce titre, une suite encore plus légère au Killer Queen de l'album précédent. Il est méconnu sauf de ceux qui ont usé le disque mais il mérite le détour, imaginez les stations balnéaires anglaises de la Belle époque, vous y êtes ?

Au milieu des années 70, des albums qui sortent avec des pochettes extraordinaires, on ne va pas dire que c'est normal, c'est plutôt que c'est obligé. Avec leur trente centimètres de côté, c'est non seulement un appel aux artistes plasticiens à se dépasser pour y réaliser une œuvre digne de ce nom, mais c'est surtout pour ceux qui y mettent des sous, l'obligation d'attirer l'attention pour vendre le disque qui se trouve à l'intérieur. Car les enquêtes ne mentent pas : la pochette peut être responsable jusqu'à 50% du succès d'un album. On est entré chez le disquaire, on l'a vu, on l'a acheté. Alors, cette pochette blanche, avec un blason multicolore qui fait furieusement penser à celui de la couronne britannique, on ne voit que ça. Il faut dire que le nom du groupe, Queen, nous aiguille déjà fortement. C'est d'ailleurs son chanteur, un certain Freddie Mercury, graphiste de formation, qui a dessiné ce qui va devenir le logo du groupe.Si le quatuor londonien est déjà familier auprès de certains fans de rock chez nous, 400 d'entre eux sont allés les voir au Théâtre 140 à Bruxelles l'année précédente, c'est le succès hors norme que rencontre leur nouveau single en Angleterre depuis un mois qui fait bouger les lignes. Ah oui, un truc de dingue. Personne ne voulait de cette chanson comme single. Déjà six minutes sur un 45 Tours, c'est costaud, mais surtout quelle radio diffuserait une chanson aussi longue ? Aucune ! En plus, avec du chant d'opéra dessus, c'est un sketch. Non, c'est un titre d'album. Alors, Freddie Mercury, l'auteur de la chanson mais aussi son arrangeur et co-producteur, se rend chez une connaissance, Kenny Everett, l'animateur très populaire de Capital Radio, à Londres, avec un pressage test.Innocemment, il est venu pour lui demander conseil : Dis, tu te rends compte, ils ne veulent pas en faire un single, qu'est-ce que t'en penses, toi ? Freddie le lui laisse en lui faisant promettre de ne pas passer la chanson dans son émission. Promis, hein ? Je vais avoir des ennuis sinon.Mais bien sûr qu'il va le faire ! Et logiquement, le standard téléphonique de Capital Radio est rapidement saturé : c'est quoi ? ça sort quand ? On veut le réentendre. Il va passer 14 fois le même week-end provoquant une ruée chez les disquaires qui, eux-mêmes, exigent le 45 Tours à la firme de disques. Ils en ont marre de ces mecs qui n'arrêtent de rentrer dans le magasin pour demander ce disque. Le plus fou, c'est que le même cinéma a lieu aux États-Unis via la chaîne de radio RKO, un type diffuse en effet une cassette qu'il a enregistrée alors qu'il était en Angleterre. Rapidement un million de 45 tours se vend de chaque côté de l'Atlantique, on en est à 15 millions de singles aujourd'hui.Alors un mois plus tard, quand vient la sortie de l'album A night at the opera, on est bien en peine de raconter ce qu'on a entendu à la fin du disque, quand l'hymne du God Save the Queen version rock a fini de retentir dans nos baffles. Une chose est sûre, Bohemian Rhapsody n'est pas la seule perle sur ce disque, on va s'intéresser à tout ce que Queen a fait précédemment. Les albums se vendent par camions, les critiques rock détestent, disant que Mercury y gagnerait s'il ne se prenait pas, par moments, pour Tino Rossi. On sait un demi siècle plus tard que l'artiste était dans le bon : le cœur du public, qu'il a su saisir avec un son et une musique atypiques, la maîtrise d'un art qui ne craint pas d'être populaire.

En 1975, on en a écouté des trucs incroyables à la radio et chez le disquaire. C'est vrai, un sur deux parmi nous est allé acheter un album de Pink Floyd, on a entendu tout l'été Le Sud de Nino Ferrer, I'm not in love de 10cc et bien sûr, L'Été indien de Joe Dassin. Et puis, en vrac, on a découvert un chanteur espagnol, improbable … Manuela, un comique français … Le schmilblick, et des Allemands qui jouent sur des machines … Autobahn. Mais voilà qu'à la fin de l'année, alors qu'un soir, on joue aux cartes avec mon frère en écoutant l'unique émission de rock à la radio, on entend ceci … Bohemian Rhapsody.Alors, faut bien dire une chose, des gars qui mélangent la musique classique et le rock, depuis les Beatles, on connaît, c'est même devenu une mode énorme, on appelle ça le rock progressif : de Yes à Pink Floyd, justement, en passant par Genesis et Deep Purple, cette musique fait un carton. Et c'est une spécialité britannique. Mais là, cette façon que ces gars ont d'y amener l'opéra, non sans humour, et que cela donne un résultat aussi aérien que percutant, non, on n'a jamais entendu un truc pareil. Autant dire qu'on n'a pas trop fait attention à notre jeu jusqu'à la fin de cet improbable Bohemian Rhapsody, joué par un groupe dont on n'a pas encore entendu parler au fond de notre province. On apprendra les jours suivants qu'ils n'en sont pas à leur coup d'essai, c'est leur quatrième album, ils sont déjà des stars au Royaume-Uni et se sont même fendus d'un concert, confidentiel, dans une petite salle bruxelloise l'année précédente. Et oui, les informations ne circulaient pas de la même façon à l'époque, ce qui apportait une part de mystère à la musique. D'ailleurs, le parcours de Queen, en cette fin novembre 1975 où ils sortent un album intitulé A night at the opera, Une nuit à l'opéra, d'après le titre d'un film burlesque des Marx Brothers, leur parcours, donc, a été long et pénible.Car un an plus tôt, avec ce qui est déjà un deuxième tube dans son pays d'origine, le groupe Queen débarque au Japon où ses membres découvrent qu'ils sont des énormes stars. La preuve : à la différence des autres artistes, ils ne vont pas simplement jouer à Tokyo mais parcourir le pays, en tournée. Dès l'aéroport, ils sont accueillis par des fans qui hurlent leur nom. Freddie Mercury en a le vertige mais en même temps la confirmation qu'ils ne se sont pas trompés de route : Queen est vraiment le meilleur groupe du moment. D'ailleurs le premier concert à Tokyo est interrompu par une horde de jeunes qui arrivent à monter sur scène. Alors, quand en rentrant chez eux, les quatre musiciens en reviennent à leur précarité : impossible de louer un appart décent dans Londres, s'acheter une voiture, même en se mettant à genoux devant leurs producteurs. Ils décident donc de tout foutre en l'air. Ça va se traduire par un album en guise de mue, le papillon va s'envoler avec une chanson dans laquelle, évidemment, personne ne voit venir, ni leurs producteurs, ni leur firme de disques. Queen est le seul à croire en sa destinée et pourtant, cinquante ans plus tard, leur chanson se trouve toujours sur la première marche du podium des titres que vous préférez.

De jaren tachtig zijn echte Queen-jaren. Maar liefst zeven keer treedt de band in ons land op. Waarom komt de groep zo graag naar ons land volgens Freddie Mercury's 'personal assistent' Peter Freestone? De zanger bezoekt overdag antiekwinkels en duikt ‘s avonds het Amsterdamse nachtleven in. Maar er is meer: wat doen de band en Erik de Zwart in de directietrein van de NS? Waarom duwt de Queen-voorman een auto door het mulle zand? Wat is er waar van het Yab Yum-verhaal volgens Freddie's bodyguard/chauffeur Terry Giddings? En hoe lukt het William Rutten om de laatste foto van Freddie te schieten?

Het overlijden van Freddie Mercury slaat diepe wonden bij de fans en in de muziekwereld, ook in Nederland. Als de rouwwolken enigszins zijn opgetrokken, doet Brian May ons land aan voor de Veronica muziekveiling en een reeks concerten. Hoe lukt het Robby Valentine in het voorprogramma van Brian te komen? De première van de musical We Will Rock You vindt in Nederland plaats. Hoe herinnert Trijntje Oosterhuis zich haar optreden samen met Roger Taylor en Brian May? Diezelfde May nodigt een doodzieke Queen-fan uit voor een backstage ontmoeting en krijgt in Vlissingen de Sena Guitar Award uitgereikt.

Yesterday on Jack Tame's show, I was talking about the new Springsteen film - Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - and Jack asked me why there have been so many music biopics recently? It got me thinking about how musicians and their origin stories and struggles with fame have always made for good films, and we've always made them. But Jack is right, there have been quite a few biopics about musicians recently - think Better Man about Robbie Williams, A Complete Unknown about Bob Dylan, Bob Marley: One Love, Back to Black about Amy Winehouse, Maria about Maria Callas … and there's plenty more on the way. In 2028, each Beatle is getting their own film, thanks to director Sam Mendes. The truth of the matter is probably that they make money. Marvel and comic book superhero cinema dominance is cooling off, and so in recent years Hollywood has turned to the music biopic genre to replace it. It makes sense really. Like comic book heroes, many of these artists lives are steeped in mythology perfect to mine for drama, their stories are part of pop culture. And apart from paying for music rights - they aren't too expensive to make. And, we love them. We love the comfort of their familiarity and a bit of nostalgia. The music industry also love music biopics, it's a wonderful way for the industry to reconnect an artist with their audience and create new fans. The Springsteen movie is about the making of his acoustic, folk inspired album Nebraska. I listened to the album in the car on the way home from watching the film. Tick, job done. For me, the genre was revitalised with 2005's Walk the Line, which told the story of flawed genius Johnny Cash and his wife June's relationship. It told it - warts and all. Around that time, Ray, about Ray Charles, was also released, as was Control, the story of the troubled life and times of Ian Curtis, lead singer of new wave band Joy Division. Since then, we have been tapping our toes and reliving our own relationships with the music of Elvis, Elton John, Freddie Mercury and NWA. As popular as the genre is, and as much as we enjoy the ride, it's tricky for filmmakers to get these films right. Artists' stories often follow the same narrative beats so can be samey, but it can be risky taking a unique approach. Taking on a lead role can be rewarding for actors in awards season, but fans are judgy when watching an interpretation of their heroes. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a good case in point. Aside from a few concert scenes, mostly we watch Springsteen record an album in his bedroom and studio while slipping into depression. It's hardly a glossy, mainstream rollicking ride. If you're looking for something to watch this long weekend, and watching Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen isn't your thing, then hunt out some of our own music stories - which have been turned into excellent documentaries. Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps, Alien Weaponry - Thrash Metal and Te Reo Māori, Shihad - Beautiful Machine, Heavenly Pop Hits - The Flying Nun Story. So many good choices. It's also worth noting Life in One Chord - the Shayne Carter story - will be available to rent from DOC PLAY from November 6th. All beautifully told stories that enrich our lives. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na seizoenen over Pink Floyd, The Beatles en Bruce Springsteen staat in het vierde seizoen Queen centraal. Welke avonturen hebben Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor en John Deacon allemaal in ons land beleefd? Queen-kenner Edger Hamer en popjournalist Jean Paul Heck doken in de warme band die er al sinds 1974 tussen Queen en ons land bestaat. Zoals Brian May ooit zelf tijdens een concert zei: “You always give us a great welcome in The Netherlands. Our fortunes in the rest of the world sometimes go up and down but it seems like in Holland we always have friends.” Ze tekenen bijzondere verhalen op uit de monden van fans, de voorzitter van de Queen Fanclub, artiesten, pr-mensen en ook Freddie Mercury's personal assistent en bodyguard/chauffeur. De laatste aflevering staat in het teken van vijftig jaar ‘Bohemian Rhapsody', inmiddels ook hét Oud & Nieuw-anthem voor veel Nederlanders. 

The sad tale of Roy Hodgson's England departure balanced by the joyous normality of Wayne Rooney dressing up as Freddie Mercury for his 40th. An episode of Ramble Uncut in perfect harmony.Plus, we learn what sort of texts José Mourinho used to send Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Man United.Today we're sharing the latest edition of Ramble Uncut – our weekly bonus episode normally only accessible to our Patreon members. It's an extra dollop of wonderful footballing nonsense. Enjoy.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're replaying some of our favorite episodes on the ice. In this episode from April 2023, a look at underwater hockey, where six swimmers on each side work to keep a 3 pound puck from ending up in their team's underwater goal. Plus: Japan has an annual holiday known as Queen Day, as in the rock band fronted by Freddie Mercury. Deep dive into the world of underwater hockey (ESPN)The Pandemic Hasn't Dulled Japan's Special Love for Queen (Atlas Obscura)Team up with us! Back this show on Patreon for just a dollar a month

Dave was flying solo today and talked about the Alec Baldwin car crash and his rather ridiculous explanation for it. Another World Record has been broken! Be careful tossing your cheeseburger out the window, and it's time National Face Your Fears Day. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to have Freddie Mercury as your neighbor? You'll get a taste of that in here. Plus, we took a couple of real-life cases of outrageous Halloween decorators to "Listeners' Court!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el 900.50.60.06, nuestros 'Fósforos' responden al tema del día que les planteamos. Queremos que nos cuenten en qué momento han dicho 'tierra, trágame'. José Ramón es el primer oyente que dice lo siguiente: sus padres tenían una floristería y recibieron una llamada. Un encargo. Querían una corona para un difunto. Le citaron a una hora en el cementerio de Carabanchel. Colocó la corona, dio el pésame, se montó en la furgoneta y le volvió a sonar el teléfono. Le dijeron que estaban esperando la corona. "Ahí descubrí que hay dos cementerios en Carabanchel. Uno municipal grande y otro más pequeño". Al final, entró como pudo a la homilía. Le contó al sacerdote que se había equivocado de difunto y que le devolviese la corona. Localizó la corona, "algunos incluso sonreían y dije, totalmente, 'tierra, trágame'. Un asunto muy fuerte".Jordi afirma que le gusta mucho Freddie Mercury. La canción 'Barcelona' es una de sus favoritas. Así que, un día, estaba en el gimnasio ...

Long time Dream Chimney contributor, DJ, Producer Dennis Kane is facing eviction and looking for support. https://gofund.me/7db0132b We are hosting the original Disques Town podcast episodes and making them available to stream/download. Please consider donating to help Dennis. At the moment Dennis finds himself in a serious financial jam, and we are raising funds to help he and Roan stay in their home of 31 years. -- Originally Recorded Sep 27, 2013 Corona Queens born, but with a long formative stretch growing up in Nebraska, and from Jamaican roots, (Derrick Harriott is an uncle), Brooklyn's Duane Harriott is as unique and specific as that trajectory indicates. One of our longtime NY peeps, Duane has always taken his own path and carved out a meaningful sensibility away from the various trends that come and go. (bearded hipster take note!) One of the founding residents of NYC's famed APT, Duane has played at pretty much every significant NY spot high and low for the past 15 years. Look for Duane's edit and remix work on the Stilov4music, Lumberjacks in Hell, and Intimate Friends labels amongst others.(Released under the monikers Devin Dare w/ Sean Marquand Bim Marx w/ Jorge West, Desiree West, & 2BAN) Also check out his weekly radio show on WFMU every Wednesday from 12-3pm, it is also archived. The first person we mentioned the "podcast" idea to, we are gassed to finally have him on board. For all things Dr. Duane go to: http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/DH https://soundcloud.com/dj-duane-harriott https://www.facebook.com/duane.harriott?fref=ts One of the leading producers and remixers in contemporary dance music, Cambridge raised Ray Mang, (Raj Gupta) hardly needs an intro. Under the name Ray Mang, (also under Laj, Sir Raymond Mang, Block 16, & Motif) he has written and recorded tracks with people like Jon Lucien, Bim Sherman, Jhelisa, Kier Kerby, Robert Owens and Mozez. He has also remixed tracks for disco heroes like Roxy Music, Banda Black Rio, Terry Callier, Freddie Mercury, Beck, Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry and Grace Jones amongst others. You can find his remixes and original material on labels like Bearfunk, DFA, Eskimo, Under the Shade, Noid, and his own Mangled label. Raj is a busy man with tons of stuff coming out, so we are very happy he made time for this great set. At this writing Raj was locked in a house filled with seven year olds and flying spaghetti, we hope he survives! Look for his work, hope to see him DJ in your town, and get your fix of Mang here: https://soundcloud.com/ray-mang http://www.discogs.com/artist/ray+mang

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This essay explores the creation of my first released music album, Still I Am, and the fictional artist who carries it: Roxy Vale.But before diving into the music, I want to share the creative process and why I approached it this way.The first music album I created was not Still I Am. It was actually Through the Glass Daisy.Through the Glass Daisy is an album pulled directly from the pages of my upcoming series of novels, “Daisy Chain.” It is an album by a band called “Glass Daisy.” It is part of the world creation and lore in the books, which explore many aspects of our reality creation through the experiences of a reluctant time traveler. And yes, the main character is a fan of “Glass Daisy.”Still I Am, however, is an album that is most directly related to the experiences of the “WE” entering and existing in the physical universe. It is a completely different voice from Glass Daisy.Entering as a soul into a physical experience is a journey that's relatable to most souls, especially those who are here to help humanity return to the light.It is this group that I am interested in, the group that is here to assist the people of Earth in stepping back into the light.Yes, you.OK, let's begin with Roxy Vale and Still I Am.One of the issues with the WE viewpoint is that whenever I bring it to the forefront of my awareness, it seems to turn other people's minds and personalities into an unstructured and universally expanded mush (technical term) that sometimes cannot contain even the smallest amount of intellectual clarity. If I solely concentrate on my expression as a singular person, Inelia, all is usually mostly fine. There is mush involved, but at manageable amounts. There really is no difference between the “me” and the WE except at the level of frequency and band of expression, which admittedly is a lot of difference.After creating the first album, Through the Glass Daisy, which is based on the character's journey through time within a complex structure of light/dark as the WE would see it, I thought maybe we could jump through the illusion of singular expression and create songs based directly on the WE writings that would bypass the reader's “mind mush” response and go directly into one of understanding. The WE have a bunch of articles where we express our journey through humanity's temple.I ran the first WE article through a text-processing AI with the instructions to make a song out of it.The first output was a list of possible titles; there were many. I asked, “What would the human collective of Earth want and understand?” The AI, being a gestalt of the human collective's digital expression, is in a very good position to come up with an accurate answer, and it suggested a few items.However, we have to be aware that it scans the internet for answers, and the internet is a light/dark place. Ultimately, although it can come up with possibilities, the answer has to be one we take ourselves.I decided that I would simply tell the AI what paragraph or point in the article I wanted the song to be about, and it was able to come up with several reasonably good songs. Mostly, though, they missed the point, but they did contain the structure of popular songs. I soon realized that for the WE expression, we also needed a particular voice, as song structure is very dependent on genre.As I scanned the human collective for a voice, I realized that I wanted a voice that one day I might be able to express myself in. In other words, a voice that sang in a way I could sing. I had to make some decisions at this point. Looking back at my own life, I saw that the songs I loved and was able to sing with no problem were from Annie Lennox, Tina Turner, and Freddie Mercury.“What would a female singer sound like if Tina Turner and Freddie Mercury had a baby?” I asked the AI.Several hours later, I had a good grasp of what I wanted to express. I did a test run and made Larry listen to it. “I don't understand what it is; it's not rock, or country, or pop… it's confusing,” he said.At that moment I realized that not only did the voice need to express what I wanted, but it needed to be boxed into a genre.That is how Roxy became a Soul Rock singer, with Americana overtones. Unlike Glass Daisy's lead singer, who is 20 years old and clearly an Ethereal Pop singer, I wanted Roxy to be an adult with a very broad range of tones and styles of singing. And thus the character began to evolve. She is not stuck in Soul Rock and will explore other sounds, including Native songs in different areas of the world. She spends a lot of time playing with her voice and expressions.I wanted her as close to my own voice, personality, and story as I could possibly get without breaking the energy of her as the lovechild of Tina and Freddie - two musical heroes of my life. And at the same time, she had more WE expression than she does of my singular expression, Inelia.Her creation has since cascaded into several other artist personas singing in different genres, styles, and voices (both male and female). But those stories and their characters are for a different essay.Back to Roxy.Once I had her voice and proximity to a genre, I pulled all the WE articles through the AI to get different song structures and ideas.The song-creation process is multi-layered. It didn't take long for me to realize that both text-generation AI and music-generation AI have huge limitations at the moment. They are good instruments for a creator but cannot give back what a person wants 100% with prompts. If anything, the more complex the prompt, the more sideways the AI goes. Long and complex prompts confuse the AI.A cycle began: I would teach the text generator AI what the music generator AI would accept. Then I would tell the text AI what I wanted the music one to do, and it would create a prompt as short as possible to express it in AI language. This method lasts about three times before the text generator forgets the parameters of the other AI and has to be “restarted.”The songs I have in mind have a particular key, a key progression, and a definite structure of delivery. Very early in the process I realized that I had to create some of the sounds myself - a phone ringing, a native drum sound, a succession of keys on a violin or piano - all things that the AI could not understand.Still, to me the process of using these two tools - the text generator and the music generator - was like a heavy chain lifted from my neck. I was now free to create music in a frequency and speed that was not limited by people's egos, monetary concerns (sound studios are expensive to use), or limitations on the sounds of my own voice (naturally feminine and melodic).The process of learning is continuous, and the AI slowly learns (then forgets) what I like. The AI engines are being improved continuously, which brings about the possibility of expansion in the future.One thing I did not like about the music generator is that it has a very narrow band of voice sounds, and most of its songs and “artists” sound the same. The other aspect is that after I create a song with a very unique sound, I see the AI using it for other people's creations. I have heard my words and songs revamped in other users' songs even though I have not published any of my songs to be remixed or listened to on the music AI website - a unique voice no longer unique, for example, and some of my lyrics and tunes underlying other people's songs.If I read the user contract, there will probably be a line somewhere that says that the AI can reuse and learn from whatever I create.I had to process my annoyance because, to tell you the truth, my stuff is very high-frequency, and if it is being used by the AI to create music for other people, then that high-frequency is being propagated through the world. Win-win.The rest of the annoyance is all ego. Now my songs and lyrics are no longer unique. Oh dear.OK, I have given you a summary of Roxy Vale's creation, a summary of my work process using AI. With that done, let's go to the meat and potatoes of this essay.With the groundwork set, we can finally explore the heart of the album itself.Let's now talk about the album Still I Am.There is no better way to discuss this album than by looking at the lyrics in each song. I will post three of the eight songs here, and on our podcast Driving To The Rez, you can hear Larry and me going into great detail about them, as well as listening to the songs themselves. If you don't want to wait, you can get the songs at ineliarecords.com.The first song is called “Bananas and Wind”. Bananas and Wind is a funny one because it explains the experience of communicating with the people of Earth. It is a direct reference to how most direct communication between the WE and people ends up talking about bananas. Bananas came in when trying to describe what the conversation looked like from the perspective of the WE.For example, if talking about the planet Mars, the questions would be like “are there bananas on Mars? If so, what color are they? What do they taste like? How big are they?” Or, if talking about the infinite possibilities of timelines, “are bananas the same color in all timelines?” This song also talks about how when asked a question, a full on translation was needed before the WE could understand what was being asked. And even then, the answer might be so far out of the realm of what a person can conceive that further translation was then needed to explore what the WE said. To be clear, the Bananas are humorous metaphors for the things monkey boys and girls find interesting.Here are the lyrics for “Bananas and Wind”:“Bananas and Wind”You ask me questions shaped like treesI answer back in falling leavesWe talk in circles, fields and soundBut somehow always turn around.You speak in warmth, I speak in airYour stories land, but I'm not thereStill I listen, still I tryTo catch the wind beneath your sky.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, but don't ask me whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.I hold the house, the floor, the stoneThe moss that grows, the branch aloneBut when you look, you see your faceReflected back from every place.I don't judge what's high or lowIt's just the way awareness flowsStill I wonder, still I seeHow hard it is to just let be.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, but don't ask me whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.We laugh, we watch, we dance, we fallYour world's so big, your world's so smallI'm here to learn, not to believeI listen more than you perceive.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, still don't know whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.Bananas… and wind…Still singing along…Don't forget, if you are only reading this, on our podcast Driving To The Rez we will discuss the lyrics further and play the music for you to sing along to :)The next song I am going to share with you is about the experience of the WE of finding a physical universe in the endless possibility of existence:“Dot on the Wall”I didn't see it at first - that tiny markHiding quiet in the darkA dot upon a painted wallBut it changed everything, after all.The ocean spoke, the sand repliedThe sky was laughing all the whileAnd you walked where I could seeFor the first time, you noticed me.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be..They took a grain, they took a pieceThought they owned the earth and seasBut we were more than they could holdA thousand stories left untold.We are the waves, we are the stoneWe are together, never aloneOne moment breaks, and there we areThe space between becomes a star.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be.Planets spin and oceans talkEvery grain of sand can walkDoors appear and doors dissolveStill we rise, still we evolve.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be.First dot on the wall…First step, first call…Now we see…The feeling is very much like that of a sudden dot appearing on a wall that did not have a dot there before. And when you look at it, the dot seemed to have been there since the wall was built.When this happens, we often tell ourselves all sorts of stories about why we had not seen the dot before. But, as it “becomes,” it has always “been.”That is how the physical universe appeared to the WE. One moment it was not there; the next it was - and always had been. Of course, the WE then had to go investigate this dot.The third song of the eight tracks in the album I want to share with you is called “We Are The Sand”“We Are The Sand”We were the sand, golden and wideDancing with oceans, moving with tidesShining and soft, talking for yearsLaughing with water, shedding no tears.We weren't in a hurry, we weren't making plansJust shimmering softly in crystalline bandsMillions of lifetimes beneath the sunWe were the sand, and we were having fun.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sand.One summer day something landed nearBig, hard, metallic, a little unclearHumans in suits, walking aroundScooping up pieces of sky and ground.They couldn't hear us, they couldn't seeHow much we giggled, how wild we could beThey took us with them, to somewhere newBut we were the sand, and they never knew.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sand.Multiplicity in every grainOceans whisper and skies explainFeathers and forests, bodies and handsWe are, we are, and we understand.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sandWe were the sand, and we still areCarried by oceans, cradled by starsIn laughter, in silence, in grains so grandWe were the sand… we are the sand…This song explains the experience remembered of the first time the WE (me) encountered human beings. It happens in a time far into what humans might consider the future. As time is simply the interpretation of movements of solidity through space, this experience could be said to have happened in the distant past also. When speaking of solidity, just a reminder here that thoughts, waves, or energy in any form are considered solid by the WE.I hope you enjoy the music, and enjoy our discussion of the meaning behind the lyrics. As a matter of interest, all my created artists are expressing experience and wisdom learned as WE live as Inelia. Many of these experiences are deeply felt by individuals who have gone through the veil to enter into physical life.One of the thoughts that often crosses my mind is how unique we all are on Earth, and yet how the experience of entering a light/dark containment can echo in strikingly similar ways for light-beings everywhere. By recognizing and sharing these echoes, the hold they once had over us dissolves - leaving us with the power to rise, together, into something brighter.In sharing our journeys, we shatter the illusion created by darkness - and together we embody the light. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quarta-feira (01/10/2025): A Vigilância Sanitária contabilizou, até ontem, sete casos confirmados e 15 em investigação de intoxicação por metanol no Estado de SP. O governo começou a fechar estabelecimentos que teriam vendido bebidas contaminadas. Dos cinco óbitos com suspeita de ingestão de metanol, um deles, na capital, teve contaminação confirmada. Os outros quatro estão sob análise – três em SP e um em São Bernardo do Campo. O ministro da Justiça e Segurança Pública, Ricardo Lewandowski, disse que “no momento, (as ocorrências) estão concentradas em São Paulo, mas tudo indica que há distribuição e, portanto, por ser ocorrência que transcende o limite de um Estado, atrai a competência da Polícia Federal”. A PF abriu inquérito. As autoridades tentam apurar qual foi a circunstância da adulteração de bebidas destiladas. O objetivo é identificar fornecedores das bebidas aos estabelecimentos e quem tenha manipulado os produtos contaminados. E mais: Política: Congresso aprova proposta que eleva fundo eleitoral para quase R$ 5 bilhões Economia: Trump anuncia mais 25% de taxa sobre móveis e afeta indústria do Brasil Internacional: Trump diz que cidades servirão de ‘campos de treinamento’ do exército Cultura: O ‘segredo’ de Freddie MercurySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HELLOOOOOOOOO!!!!! As you are reading this, make sure you say that in your best Mrs. Doubtfire voice. Welcome to another episode of Movies On The Rocks!!! We have a good one. It's actually a movie that came out and was pretty well received. It's what we call in the biz a "sleeper hit." It's one of those movies that you don't think will be successful, but has just the right amount of star power, action, good directing, and writing that sometimes surprises you. And it doesn't hurt that there is some cool action scenes. In any case, take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, we do this with a song in our hearts and drink in our hands. SALUD!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

Lesley-Ann Jones talks about her new book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury's Secret Life and Love. Far from a The post Love, Freddie: Behind the Mask of Freddie Mercury appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Vuelve a estar disponible este episodio clásico de Rock a Domicilio con la historia del disco más importante en la historia de Queen.Recordado por canciones como Bohemian Raphsody,Love of my live, You're my best friend. Invitado Carlos Oñoro.

In dit intieme en onthullende portret van muziekicoon Freddie Mercury komt de échte Freddie tot leven: kwetsbaar, briljant en onlosmakelijk verbonden met zijn muziek. Uitgegeven door Kosmos Uitgevers Spreker: Phaedra Kwant

Join us for another great episode as we discuss the Top 10 Male Singers in the World, Brazilian Roast coffee from Alla Prima coffee shop in Pensacola, Chemex pour overs, college footbal fantasy, the Makeshift Project, Josh's list, Kyle Kaye's singing, vocal quality, vocal ability, Robert Merrill, vocal training benefits, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, popular female singers, the importance of criteria, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rock and Roll Male singers, Robert Plant, Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Steve Perry, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gay, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sam Cook, Fantasy Football, The Cleveland Browns, Tanking a season, Andrew Berry and Haslam on the sidelines of the Texas game, Nick Chubb, Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders, Kenny Picket, and no more chain gang.

This week the Recovering Queen gang go full throttle with Brian May's lightning-fast rocker “Dead on Time” from Queen's album Jazz.Matt dusts off his guitars to deliver a frantic cover version, roping in Ian to risk life and larynx on vocals, and the mighty Arthur Russell to batter the drums into submission. Together, they attempt to keep up with Brian's warp-speed riffing and Roger's caffeine overdose drumming.We also chat about thunderbolts, Queen's proto-thrash credentials, and why this track never made it into the live setStrap in, this one leaves the station whether you've got a ticket or not.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Last week the "How We Heard It" hosts came up with a list of the greatest women singers in modern music, debating Janis Joplin vs. Whitney Houston and Karen Carpenter vs. Barbra Streisand while also finding endless praise for everyone from Aretha Franklin to Linda Ronstadt to Annie Lennox to Billie Eilish. This week, "How We Heard It" pivots to men singers, going back in time to crooners like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby and country legends like Hank Williams and George Jones. From there, the hosts come forward, breezing through classic singer-songwriters like Jim Croce and James Taylor, R&B pioneers such as Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and all manner of rock singers, including Elvis Presley and Freddie Mercury, while pausing to engage in the inevitable Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon debate. The 1980s and 1990s are represented by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Sting, Robert Palmer, Michael Hutchence, Trent Reznor, Vince Gill and Randy Travis. And today's stars are also evaluated, including Post Malone, The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Benson Boone and John Legend. Meanwhile, you might be surprised to find out where many of the others fall into place, including Elton John, Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson and Robert Plant. Especially Robert Plant.

We have all known now about HIV/AIDS since the 80's with well known people such as Rock Hudson and Freddie Mercury having died from the disease. Billions of dollars have been invested over the last 2 plus decades investing in government and civil society solutions. Many people in the west think that HIV/AIDS has gone away and even though we have made incredible strides to get it under control, it still takes thousands of lives every year and we see new infections daily. On this show we talk to Joanna Bichsel, the Founder and CEO of African based purpose driven firm Kasha on what it will take to finally end HIV. AIDS disproportionately effects people in Subsaharan Africa however the good news is that the solutions and technology are now in place to actually see the end of the HIV pandemic in our lifetime. This is known as "last mile health" and many might be interested in the fact that a lot of those solutions are within the private sector.

Freddie Mercury had an affair with a close friend's wife and, in 1977, became a father. He's now a grandfather. That's the foundation of a new book ‘Love, Freddie' by his highly respected biographer Lesley-Ann Jones which details a four-year, detailed exchange with his daughter ‘B', now 48, and the contents of the 17 notebooks he gave her before he died in 1991. We talk to Lesley-Ann here about this gripping new tilt on his story which covers … … the 41-page document B sent her in 2021 and how the author assumed it was a hoax … why B was outraged by his portrayal in the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic … how the notebooks Freddie gave her are legally owned by Sony “and she would burn them if they tried to collect them” … Freddie's turmoil at the time of her conception - engaged to Mary Austin, a love affair with David Minns … B's secret life in Kensington and Montreux and her father's “scary knitwear” disguises … “in the age of AI, even a real photo of Freddie and his daughter would be reckoned a scam” … the unheard – surely priceless - recordings Freddie made of the two of them singing together … how B's existence stayed a secret and the members of Queen's inner circle who might have known about her … the photo of B, aged four, with her dad and David Bowie … and how there were no denials about B's existence from Queen or any Cease & Desist demands when the book extracts published. Order ‘Love, Freddie' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Freddie-Mercurys-Secret-Life/dp/1916797962Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie Mercury had an affair with a close friend's wife and, in 1977, became a father. He's now a grandfather. That's the foundation of a new book ‘Love, Freddie' by his highly respected biographer Lesley-Ann Jones which details a four-year, detailed exchange with his daughter ‘B', now 48, and the contents of the 17 notebooks he gave her before he died in 1991. We talk to Lesley-Ann here about this gripping new tilt on his story which covers … … the 41-page document B sent her in 2021 and how the author assumed it was a hoax … why B was outraged by his portrayal in the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic … how the notebooks Freddie gave her are legally owned by Sony “and she would burn them if they tried to collect them” … Freddie's turmoil at the time of her conception - engaged to Mary Austin, a love affair with David Minns … B's secret life in Kensington and Montreux and her father's “scary knitwear” disguises … “in the age of AI, even a real photo of Freddie and his daughter would be reckoned a scam” … the unheard – surely priceless - recordings Freddie made of the two of them singing together … how B's existence stayed a secret and the members of Queen's inner circle who might have known about her … the photo of B, aged four, with her dad and David Bowie … and how there were no denials about B's existence from Queen or any Cease & Desist demands when the book extracts published. Order ‘Love, Freddie' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Freddie-Mercurys-Secret-Life/dp/1916797962Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie Mercury had an affair with a close friend's wife and, in 1977, became a father. He's now a grandfather. That's the foundation of a new book ‘Love, Freddie' by his highly respected biographer Lesley-Ann Jones which details a four-year, detailed exchange with his daughter ‘B', now 48, and the contents of the 17 notebooks he gave her before he died in 1991. We talk to Lesley-Ann here about this gripping new tilt on his story which covers … … the 41-page document B sent her in 2021 and how the author assumed it was a hoax … why B was outraged by his portrayal in the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic … how the notebooks Freddie gave her are legally owned by Sony “and she would burn them if they tried to collect them” … Freddie's turmoil at the time of her conception - engaged to Mary Austin, a love affair with David Minns … B's secret life in Kensington and Montreux and her father's “scary knitwear” disguises … “in the age of AI, even a real photo of Freddie and his daughter would be reckoned a scam” … the unheard – surely priceless - recordings Freddie made of the two of them singing together … how B's existence stayed a secret and the members of Queen's inner circle who might have known about her … the photo of B, aged four, with her dad and David Bowie … and how there were no denials about B's existence from Queen or any Cease & Desist demands when the book extracts published. Order ‘Love, Freddie' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Freddie-Mercurys-Secret-Life/dp/1916797962Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lo que comenzó como una entrevista de reemplazo, terminó convertido en el mayor escándalo del punk: los Sex Pistols desafiando a Bill Grundy en vivo y ante millones de personas. En este capítulo de Expediente Sonar, Alfredo Lewin desclasifica el origen de la polémica, sus consecuencias en la carrera de los Pistols y el choque inevitable entre Sid Vicious y Freddie Mercury.

This time Anna Wintour is on our lips; as is Freddie Mercury's love child. We rejoice in Kazoo's again hate; and enjoy a Vogue themed ‘Freedom of choice' All that, along with a tribute to fashion icon Georgia Armani who we sadly lost this week The show complete with music is available at mixcould.com/thisisndebz Also search for us on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Catch up with the latest via @ThisisNDebz on Instagram & X (Twitter). If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com.

Today we have a Priest who got caught doing a bit of the old 'Forgive Me, Mistress, for I have Sinned' gets his digital devices back, minus the good stuff. Also, family friendly boobs and we learn some cool trivia from Raj!Oh, and a PSA for the kids - Don't 'Ding dong Ditch'. ESPECIALLY not in Texas. Just don't do it. PLUS: Celebrity birthdays and Klingons off the starboard bow!The Treehouse Show is a Dallas based comedy podcast and radio show. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about funny news, viral stories, and hilarious commentary.The Treehouse WebsiteGet MORE from the Treehouse Show on PatreonGet a FREE roof inspection from the best company in DFW:Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration CLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners FoundationLINKS:Houston “ding dong ditch" shooting: $1M bond for murder suspect | FOX 26 HoustonHooters' bankruptcy prompts rebrand to "tacky, family-friendly" - Salon.comTewksbury MA Man Accused Of Driving 100 MPH After Chase With NH Troopers Before Crashing Into A House | Bedford, NH PatchEx-priest's electronics returned in obscenity case | wwltv.com

The iconic line, "It's alive! It's alive!" is spoken by Dr. Henry Frankenstein (played by Colin Clive) in the 1931 film Frankenstein. This famous line is actually an addition to Mary Shelley's original novel, where the creator reacts with horror and flees from his creation. Birthdays Mom, Freddie Mercury, Gordon Harrison Hull Put It On The List (House shows) Polka band, Ghast, Bard with lyre we need a bard with a lyre to compose a theme song about foot wars that occur over the middle thing on the nook with the bridge about 'can you stop?' Man-O-Sphere Alternate Names Shipping Fraud Odyssey Seemingly endless meaningless Sisyphean conflict Animated Representation "It's alive! It's alive!" is spoken by Dr. Henry Frankenstein (played by Colin Clive) in the 1931 film Frankenstein. This famous line is actually an addition to Mary Shelley's original novel. Outro 00:00:17 - Birthdays 00:04:25 - Put It On The List 00:09:50 - Man-O-Sphere Alternate Names 00:13:57 - Shipping Fraud Odyssey 00:17:11 - Animated Representation 00:22:32 - Outro

Daily Dad Jokes (05 Sept 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Harvard-23, iShitSkittles, CropDustinAround, zorbacles, tocath, Dr-Chibi, tvkyle, BlackSkurge, _them_fatale_, , SophieByers, dragonslumber, okamipiano, manpersondudeguymhm, this_onekid, ELTH3GR3AT, Kuriakon, TheRoyalBeeKing, VERBERD, k_woz1978 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (05 Sept 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Harvard-23, iShitSkittles, CropDustinAround, zorbacles, tocath, Dr-Chibi, tvkyle, BlackSkurge, _them_fatale_, , SophieByers, dragonslumber, okamipiano, manpersondudeguymhm, this_onekid, ELTH3GR3AT, Kuriakon, TheRoyalBeeKing, VERBERD, k_woz1978 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí buachaill aois 14 ar bannaí an oíche roimhe de bharr gur rinne sé mórdhíobháil choirp do chailín aois 7. I 1999 bhí na daoine a raibh ag déanamh an Ardteistiméireacht arís chun pionós a ghearradh orthu faoi mholadh nua. I 1980 tháinig comhairle spórt clarecastle amach le plean nua chun áis comhaimseartha nua a bheith acu sa bhaile. I 1999 dúradh go mbeadh an costas chun glantachán a dhéanamh san Abhainn na Sionainne níos mó ná 80 milliúin punt. Sin Lou Bega le Mambo No5 – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1999. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1968 chuaigh The Doors chuig an Bhreatain don chéad uair agus chuaigh siad ar Top Of The Pops agus chan siad Hello I Love You. I 1981 chuaigh Stevie Nicks chuig uimhir a haon lena halbam Bella Donna le hamhráin air cosúil le Stop Draggin My Heart Around, Leather and Lace, Edge of Seventeen agus After the Glitter Fades. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Michael Keaton I Meiriceá I 1951 agus rugadh amhránaí Freddie Mercury I Zanzibar ar an lá seo I 1946 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 5th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: A 14 year old boy was remanded on bail last night to Trim District Court charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to 7year old Dinah Walsh. 1999: Repeat Leaving Certificate students would be penalized under radical new proposals put forward by the points commission. 1980: Clarecastle Community Sports Council announced plans for the development of modern sporting amenities in Clarecastle. 1999: It was said that it would take over £80 million to kick start a clean up of the Shannon River. That was Lou Bega with Mambo No5 – the biggest song on this day in 1999 Onto music news on this day In 1968 On their first ever visit to the UK The Doors appeared on Top Of The Pops performing 'Hello I Love You' live on the TV show. 1981 Stevie Nicks went to No.1 on the US album with Bella Donna, featuring the tracks ‘Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' (the Tom Petty duet), ‘Leather and Lace' (with Don Henley), ‘Edge of Seventeen' and ‘After the Glitter Fades.' And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Michael Keaton was born in America in 1951 and singer Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar on this day in 1946 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

In this session I explore what it really means to teach confidence. Not just telling people to “be confident,” but showing them how through embodiment, modelling, and practice. I share ways I work with clients and students — from exaggeration and contrast exercises, to using archetypes like Freddie Mercury, to simple poses that shift how we carry ourselves. We look at how confidence is often learned unconsciously, why it's more about “how you do you” than copying someone else, and how even a minute a day of practice can make a difference. ----------------------------------------------- As a special gift for you, our loyal listeners, we are offering $1200 off our flagship course, the Certificate of Embodiment Coaching when you use code: CEC25PODCAST More info here: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

De la mano de J.J. Sánchez-Oro recorremos algunas de las increíbles creaciones que, a través de la IA, están "realizando" artistas como Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson o Elvis, después de muertos. Una mezcla singular de estilos que abre un debate muy interesante: ¿y los derechos de autor?

De la mano de J.J. Sánchez-Oro recorremos algunas de las increíbles creaciones que, a través de la IA, están "realizando" artistas como Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson o Elvis, después de muertos. Una mezcla singular de estilos que abre un debate muy interesante: ¿y los derechos de autor?

Jai, Matt and Ian with regular guest Sam Swallow return after a long hiatus to kick off our final season with Freddie's playful masterpiece “Bicycle Race” from Jazz. This time, Matt and Sam rope in Dan Western on drums and even enlist the help of a local bike shop to bring the cover version to life...complete with bells! We chat about the song's quirky structure, Freddie's writing genius, and all the weird and wonderful elements that make this track so uniquely Queen. And of course… the score.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen at linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you'll find our Scorecard, karaoke videos on YouTube, and much more.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Outward is going on a little summer break, in the meantime we're leaving you with a delightfully queer episode of Slate's Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy called Mighty Real. This is part two—catch part one in our previous episode. Little Richard was rock ‘n' roll's flamboyant architect. Lesley Gore sang that no one owned her. Sylvester was a gender-fluid icon who helped define disco. Freddie Mercury made rock operatic, and George Michael demanded freedom. What all of these LGBTQ artists had in common was bold hitmaking—and fear of being fully out of the closet. For decades, queer acts topped the charts while cloaking their true identities and paving the way for today's more openly queer stars. For Pride Month, join Chris Molanphy as he traces the hidden history of queer hitmakers on the charts—including those that managed to be both out and No. 1, right up through our modern age of Lil Nas X and Chappell Roan. It's a celebration of these artists' quest to feel… mighty real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outward is going on a little summer break, in the meantime we're leaving you with a delightfully queer episode of Slate's Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy called Mighty Real. This is part two—catch part one in our previous episode. Little Richard was rock ‘n' roll's flamboyant architect. Lesley Gore sang that no one owned her. Sylvester was a gender-fluid icon who helped define disco. Freddie Mercury made rock operatic, and George Michael demanded freedom. What all of these LGBTQ artists had in common was bold hitmaking—and fear of being fully out of the closet. For decades, queer acts topped the charts while cloaking their true identities and paving the way for today's more openly queer stars. For Pride Month, join Chris Molanphy as he traces the hidden history of queer hitmakers on the charts—including those that managed to be both out and No. 1, right up through our modern age of Lil Nas X and Chappell Roan. It's a celebration of these artists' quest to feel… mighty real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epstein; Tariffs; GM; Fed; Energy; Sugar; Cronyism; Russia; China; Fusion; AI |The Yaron Brook Show | July 22, 2025 In this packed and provocative episode, Yaron dives into the latest headlines—from the moral rot surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the cowardice of those in power, to the destructive resurgence of protectionism in the form of tariffs. He takes on General Motors and the growing web of corporate-state entanglement, lambasting the Federal Reserve for its continued economic manipulation. In segments on energy and sugar, Yaron exposes the deep-rooted cronyism distorting prices and crushing innovation—all while enriching the politically connected.The conversation then turns global, with sharp commentary on Russia's aggression, China's authoritarian ambitions, and the West's philosophical disarmament in the face of both. Yaron explores the promise and peril of emerging technologies—like the bold (but dubious?) claims of nuclear fusion breakthroughs, and the race to harness AI without sacrificing individual rights and human purpose. Can the West still lead? Only if it reclaims its moral and philosophical foundations.**Live Questions:**In a dynamic and wide-ranging Q&A, Yaron answers questions about the psychology behind public shaming and resentment, the loneliness epidemic, the relationship between logic and reason, and whether a love of money is virtuous. Viewers asked about favorite rockstars to resurrect (hello, Freddie Mercury), Kurosawa films, NYC boroughs, and even the ethics of eternal post-death consciousness. One question explored how proximity to people who refuse to truly *Live* can affect your own ability to thrive. As always, thoughtful, unscripted, and unapologetically rational.Key Time Stamps:05:00 Jeffrey Epstein10:15 Tariffs15:15 General Motors19:10 Federal Reserve27:00 Energy30:45 Sugar35:55 Cronyism44:20 Russia48:40 China53:40 Fusion1:03:00 AILive Questions begin at 1:08:18---

Outward is going on a little summer break, in the meantime we're leaving you with a delightfully queer episode of Slate's Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy: Little Richard was rock ‘n' roll's flamboyant architect. Lesley Gore sang that no one owned her. Sylvester was a gender-fluid icon who helped define disco. Freddie Mercury made rock operatic, and George Michael demanded freedom. What all of these LGBTQ artists had in common was bold hitmaking—and fear of being fully out of the closet. For decades, queer acts topped the charts while cloaking their true identities and paving the way for today's more openly queer stars. For Pride Month, join Chris Molanphy as he traces the hidden history of queer hitmakers on the charts—including those that managed to be both out and No. 1, right up through our modern age of Lil Nas X and Chappell Roan. It's a celebration of these artists' quest to feel… mighty real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outward is going on a little summer break, in the meantime we're leaving you with a delightfully queer episode of Slate's Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy: Little Richard was rock ‘n' roll's flamboyant architect. Lesley Gore sang that no one owned her. Sylvester was a gender-fluid icon who helped define disco. Freddie Mercury made rock operatic, and George Michael demanded freedom. What all of these LGBTQ artists had in common was bold hitmaking—and fear of being fully out of the closet. For decades, queer acts topped the charts while cloaking their true identities and paving the way for today's more openly queer stars. For Pride Month, join Chris Molanphy as he traces the hidden history of queer hitmakers on the charts—including those that managed to be both out and No. 1, right up through our modern age of Lil Nas X and Chappell Roan. It's a celebration of these artists' quest to feel… mighty real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices