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Welcome back to the Toon Under Podcast! Before we get stuck right into the absolute madness that is the Newcastle UnitedFirst off we'll cover the 3-0 behind-closed-doors victory against Darlington and give you the heads-up on the brand new away shirt going on sale early next week!​While it's always great to welcome a few new additions to the academy over the last few days, our main focus is on the massive first-team moves dominating the headlines. Could Joe Willock really be making a move to Turkish giants Besiktas? And with Morgan Rogers signing for Chelsea, we discuss whether that domino effect reignites Arsenal's push for Bruno Guimarães.​We also break down the incomings: The Toon have reportedly gone after Spurs' Lucas Bergvall and why I think the Bergvall bid is a smokescreen for another Swedish midfielder!Let us know in the comments: And who do YOU want in the Newcastle midfield this season?​

Derek Sherwood, author of the original book on the Betsy Aardsma murder, joins the Lads to discuss what happened, how he stumbled across it, and why this case remains “unsolved” even after all these years. Buy Who Killed Betsy: https://amzn.to/4b6dwx7

We're gonna make you an offer you can't refuse...because this week, we go way back to discuss some of our favorite songs of 1972 with the marvelous Anne Richmond Boston from The Swimming Pool Q's! Possessing a crystalline voice, Anne's journey led her from church and high school choirs to the quirky new wave of the Swimming Pool Q's. Following their debut album The Deep End on DB Records in 1981, the Q's were one of the first Atlanta/Athens areas bands to be snapped up by a major label. For A&M, they recorded their self-titled second album (1984) and Blue Tomorrow (1986). A major tour with Lou Reed ensued, as did a major label makeover. Anne left the Q's in 1987, with her terrific solo debut, The Big House of Time (largely written by and recorded with then husband Rob Gal from The Coolies) following for DB in 1990. With such a promising start to her solo career, surely a second album was hot on its heels. Right??? Well, the intended follow up, I Should Be Happy, was recorded, roughly mixed, and then shelved for 30+ years for unknown reasons. Fortunately, the tapes were revitalized, revamped, and are at long last released! It's a beautiful song cycle about longing and loss, featuring a notable cast of musicians and singers. That should make us ALL happy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener says he's had enough of the growing man bag trend. Shane explains that it all started when one of his mates bought a small shoulder bag for a lads' holiday, which actually proved useful for carrying everyone's essentials. But now, he says, it's become a full-blown fashion statement, with more and more of the group turning up to the pub carrying what he calls "man clutches" or designer wash bags. He can't understand what they're carrying that won't fit into a pocket, and he jokingly blames football superstar Erling Haaland for making the look so popular. The gang debate whether man bags are practical or a fashion faux pas, and listeners share the trends their friends have embraced that they simply can't get on board with. It's a light-hearted conversation full of laughs, opinions and relatable fashion dilemmas.

Down a Ryan, we soldier on and this week, we discuss things like the ending of The Bear, Larry David's new show on HBO and we bring you our review of Supergirl.

It's the darkest, most spiteful O3L yet! Thanks to an expected guest standing us up at the last minute, after 322 episodes of musical positivity, this week it's all about pushing each other's musical hot buttons. We each curate a list of five songs that we believe the other will loathe. Detest. Hate. Which means you get more scorn. More disgust. More Uncle Gregg rants. More annoying Brett "grunge voice" imitations. Lucky...you!?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colm Boohig. Seamus Flanagan, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton bring you Friday morning's papers following another night of World Cup drama.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom look back on England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory as Harry Kane once again delivers when his country needs him most. The lads break down England's nervy start, debate the controversial penalty decision, and ask whether Thomas Tuchel's side are growing into the tournament or simply finding ways to get the job done.Pete explains why Kane's match-winning finish is the product of years of relentless practice, the boys discuss Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact from the bench, and look ahead to a huge clash with Mexico, where altitude, atmosphere and England's defensive vulnerabilities could all play a major role.There's also another World Cup quiz from Tom, the latest Paddy Power predictions league standings, a debate over whether David Beckham drinking red wine at a football match is the ultimate "Game's Gone" moment, and a listener's brilliant football-themed wedding XI that has the lads in stitches. Plus, Pete relives an exhausting trip to the batting cages in Los Angeles, the boys discuss whether England are becoming tournament specialists, and there's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense along the way.As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.00:00 - Batting cage injuries in Los Angeles02:53 - Watching England's victory in LA05:53 - England's slow start analysed07:58 - Was Harry Kane denied a penalty?09:44 - Breaking down Kane's stunning winner12:06 - Why Kane is football's best finisher16:01 - Are England just getting the job done?17:41 - Anthony Gordon changes the game20:11 - Looking ahead to Mexico21:41 - What England must improve24:51 - Preparing for knockout football27:41 - Tom's World Cup quiz32:34 - Paddy Power predictions update37:39 - David Beckham's red wine debate42:59 - The football wedding XI55:51 - EndFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Tom Fordyce:Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyceFor more Steve Sidwell:Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Ronan how an explosive, non-contact spin on American football is taking Ireland by storm and is an unexpected path to the Olympic Games See also corkcityoutlaws@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started as a scream - a sound so piercing it could be heard over the roar of the amps - and it ended as a global cultural revolution. In this episode of History Ignited we dive deep into the phenomenon of British Beatlemania. Explore how a quartet of working-class musicians from Liverpool shattered the status quo, transformed the music industry, and became the face of a rapidly changing decade. We'll look past the hysteria to uncover the social, cultural, and political forces that allowed the Beatles to not just dominate the charts but fundamentally define an entire generation. Send us Fan MailAbout History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.

What the world needs now...is O3L, sweet O3L! The lads are joined by guitarist/vocalist duo Eric McFadden and Kate Vargas — collectively known as Sgt. Splendor — to count down the top five songs this messed-up world needs right now. The conversation explores how music can heal, empower, and unite in difficult times. Guest Bios: Eric McFadden — A spellbinding guitarist with a catalog stretching back to the mid-'80s punk band Angry Babies. He's played with George Clinton & P-Funk All Stars, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Jackson Browne, Joe Strummer, Anders Osborne, Fishbone's Angelo Moore, among many others. Kate believes that Eric is one of the greatest guitarists of all time...and who are we to disagree? Kate Vargas — A singer-songwriter with five acclaimed solo albums, including Golden Hour in the House of Lugosi (2025). Known for her gritty voice and evocative storytelling. Eric believes that Kate belongs in an elite group of songwriters that include Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Leonard Cohen...and who are we to disagree? About Sgt. Splendor: Eric and Kate met at Pat McDonald's (of Timbuk 3 fame) Steel Bridge Song Fest at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Their collaboration blends hard rock, riff blues, junkyard folk, desert psychedelia, alternative funk, and carnival-esque vibes. Their third album, Isotopia, is out now on Mother West. Other Topics Discussed: The Soil Dove immersive circus/dinner show featuring Joan Baez Eric's personal encounters with Joe Strummer The origin story of Sgt. Splendor at Steel Bridge Song Fest The making of Isotopia Their cover of Harvey Danger's "Flagpole Sitta" Uh...Lou Bega. Music Featured: Sergeant Splendor — "Brave, Rough, and Ready to Go" Sergeant Splendor — "Play On" Connect: sgtsplendor.com facebook.com/onlythreelads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Adam and Jake are back in the studio for a proper catch up, and there's plenty to chew over. The summer window is flying and De Zerbi's rebuild is already taking shape.Top of the pile: Sandro Tonali. R eports say we've struck a total agreement with the player on a six-year deal, and now it's down to Spurs and Newcastle to settle on a fee that could smash our transfer record. Is he the midfielder who finally sorts our engine room, or are we about to pay way over the odds for him? The lads get stuck in.We run through everything else that's moving too. The Mateus Fernandes chase and the tug of war with United over him, the Marcus Rashford noise that just won't die down, and the names who look set to head the other way as De Zerbi reshapes things. Plus the business already done: Senesi and Robertson in on frees, Van Hecke through the door from Brighton, and Dubravka adding cover in goal. Then it's over to the World Cup, where our lot are scattered all across the knockout bracket. Romero and Senesi flying with Argentina, Van de Ven and Van Hecke in with a strong Netherlands, Porro and Spain looking the business, Bergvall and Sweden clinging on. Less cheery for Robbo and Scotland or Bentancur and Uruguay, who are both already on the plane home. We sort the ones still standing from the early baths.Get the kettle on, settle in, and tell us in the comments who you want signed before the window shuts. COYS #tottenhamhotspur #Spurs #Tonali #THFC #COYS #DeZerbi #TransferNews #WorldCup2026 #SpursTransfers #AnEchoOfGlory

BIFF! This week, we're focusing on Album 1-2 punches...that is, albums where the first two songs knock you out. BANG! Our Third Lad is Ben Crum from long-running Elephant 6 band Great Lakes. POW! More than 25 years and eight records on from Great Lakes' classic debut, Ben Crum returns with a fantastic new Great Lakes album, Don't Swim Too Close (HHBTM Records). The immediately accessible record draws from classic rock tradition, echoing both the Americana spirit of The Band and Neil Young and the proto-indie rock of Television and the Velvet Underground. Crum's dry humor bubbles up throughout, tempering heavy, earnest moments with wit. WHAMMO! This is very likely to be the only music podcast you listen to today that incorporates both boxing and Scuffy the Tugboat references. KO!! Thanks for Mike Turner from HHBTM Records for the introduction and coordination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're covering bands who released one…and only one…proper album in their career.  Sometimes they say everything they need to say in one album long statement.  Sometimes, they attempt to chase the same feeling of the first album and can't quite repeat the magic.  Sometimes they're not given a chance.  Our Third Lad knows a little something about being in a "one and done" band.  Frank Boscoe's great ‘90s indiepop band Wimp Factor 14 released exactly one proper album for Little Teddy Records, 1993's Ankle Deep.  Fortunately, more music followed with his mid-to-late ‘90s band Vehicle Flips, 2000s group The Gazetteers, and this decade, The Ekphrastics.  Fortunately, The Ekphrastics were NOT "one and done," as they released their marvelous third album, All of a Sudden, Pow!, on Harriet Records in September 2025. Like the two albums that preceded it, it contains the kind of songwriting prowess that makes you marvel at how the songs can be so clever, so novel, so well researched, and yet so infectious and accessible.  For example, how about a song called “I'm Going to Read You the Riot Act” where he then ponders where the term came from, and then actually READS you the Riot Act as it was written in 1715 England?  Or how about  the wind chill factor?  Or journeyman first baseman John Jaso?. Experience short stories about aging marching bands, bee stings, COVID testing vans, money-laundering art galleries, rampageous hockey fans, who's in the obituaries today, and unwritten pop songs.  You can get another glimpse into the mind of Mr. Boscoe in his sixth book of poetry, Tiny Delivery Robots All Over Campus.  Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Tom and Sids are back in Los Angeles for another World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Premier League and Champions League legend Brad Friedel joins the lads fresh from the Bahamas to share incredible stories from his playing days, including an absolutely wild night at Galatasaray with Graham Souness that you simply won't believe!Brad opens up about his record-breaking consecutive appearances in the Premier League, his time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, his role as Sporting Director in Turkey, and what he's up to now — including living in the Bahamas and working in data analytics.The boys also react to Brazil vs Morocco, debating whether the Seleção are being overhyped and whether Morocco could genuinely go all the way. Plus Pete raises the important question of whether the VAR team standing to attention for the national anthem is commitment or just commitment to a bit.Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids make their calls for England vs Croatia — with Sids sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard. Oh, and Graeme Souness is revealed to be the world's most unlikely vegan. You won't see that one coming.Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles00:16 - Settling into LA life01:37 - The Neil Redfearn deep dive03:46 - Brazil vs Morocco reaction05:14 - The VAR room national anthem moment05:55 - Hydration breaks debate06:12 - The ref cam debate09:30 - Brad Friedel joins the show10:48 - Brad's stories from Aston Villa35:09 - Brad at Tottenham & the Hugo Lloris saga40:35 - Brad's life after football43:03 - Graham Souness and the Galatasaray flag story01:11:35 - Hot Air game: World Cup takes01:15:45 - Paddy Power Predictor recap01:18:33 - England vs Croatia predictionsFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris Stark:Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell:Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14For more Brad Friedel:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bradfriedel1Twitter - https://twitter.com/BradFriedel#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #BradFriedel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains deep, heartfelt chats about IVF treatment, stillbirth and a difficult journey to becoming pregnant. If you're on this journey, you may want to skip this episode. We understand xx Show Description:

Willie Maher in the studio and the lads discuss if Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny are all competing for the same backroom talent and management teams ?This week the GAA's Head of Hurling Willie Maher drops in to talk about their survey, the development of the game and possible tweaks.Eddie and Mickey also talk about the managerial vacancies in Wexford and Waterford and how they need to move fast to secure talent as they , along with Kilkenny could be competing for the same people.As well as all of that we look ahead to the All-Ireland quarter finals as well as the Carlow Senior hurling Championship playing some games outside of Netwatch Cullen Park and how that could be a good thing.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.  

The Lads jump back into November 1980 with albums from the Jam, Pylon, the Nuns and Visage (among others). Enjoy! Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4epx9R0 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

On this special World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are joined by returning host Tom Fordyce and Premier League legend Kasper Schmeichel from sunny Los Angeles as the tournament gets underway.The lads reflect on just how far the podcast has come, swapping memories of recording in less glamorous locations before finding themselves covering football from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They dive into the incredible atmosphere surrounding the opening days of the World Cup, including Mexico's electric opening match, immersive fan experiences in LA, and the cultural differences between football coverage in Europe and America.Kasper opens up about his recent retirement from football, revealing the shoulder injury that ultimately forced his hand and sharing what life after football looks like. He reflects on his time at Celtic, the relentless pressure of playing for one of football's biggest clubs, and the unforgettable moments that came with lifting trophies in Glasgow.The conversation also turns to Leicester City's historic Premier League title triumph as Kasper relives the madness of the 5000-1 season, reveals the moment the squad truly believed they could win the league, and shares stories from the team's recent ten-year reunion.There's also plenty of World Cup chat as Kasper looks back on his experiences representing Denmark on football's biggest stage, discusses England's chances of finally ending their wait for major silverware, and explains why international tournaments remain unlike anything else in football.Plus, Chris Stark checks in from the Chumbawamba with Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and Ben Johnston to discuss Scotland's World Cup hopes, Steve Clarke's impact on the national team, and whether the Tartan Army can dare to dream of a historic run.As always, leave your predictions below and let us know who you think will lift the trophy.Chumbawamba00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar03:25 - American football terminology explained04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win?16:17 - The moment Leicester believed17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti?39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was40:01 - Meeting Scotland players41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat?45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership46:36 - Dare Scotland dream?48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland49:55 - Final thoughts from Los AngelesFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris Stark:Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell:Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14For more Kasper Schmeichel:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kasperschmeichelTwitter - https://twitter.com/KasperSchmeichel#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #KasperSchmeichel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Rick met Chris when they did that YouTube thing in London. The former Love Islander is always spotted watching the lads and as you'll find out, he's done the hard yards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

come on lads and listen to conversation about the next ufc the upcoming wars and we also have a little movie talk

Croon•er (n) ['kru:nər]: a singer, particularly a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice. Decades before Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, or Uncle Gregg captured the hearts, imaginations, and undergarments of a swooning audience, crooners ruled the earth. The term typically conjures up golden throated singers like Bing Crosby, Nat "King" Cole, Tony Bennett, and Mel Torme interpreting the timeless songs of Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. But one crooner reigned supreme: Ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. He was "The Voice," possessing an instrument of rare, pure, crystalline perfection, with a phrasing, tone, and ability to charge every word with such emotion that you can palpably sense his audience getting weak in the knees. Never has Sinatra's legendary 1940s performing career sounded as immaculately and pristinely alive as it does on the SING label's recent archival projects: At the Hollywood Bowl 1943-48; Christmas on the Air; and the 5-LP box set Long Ago, Far Away, all lovingly restored and mastered by an award winning team and featuring exquisitely detailed liner notes by no greater authority than record producer, historian, archivist, author of the acclaimed Sessions with Sinatra, and host of the weekly radio show Sinatra Standard Time, Chuck Granata. We are fortunate to have Chuck join us this week to chat about all things Sinatra: the innovative new sets, his important role in pop music's breakthrough, his classic and most underrated albums, and the use of AI for good. And, of course, because O3L is focused on classic alternative music, our lists cover some of our favorite singers who carried on crooning into the '70s, '80s & '90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we celebrate the life and music of Elliott Smith, tracing his journey from noisy indie rocker to lo-fi DIY troubadour to the reluctant voice of a generation. Elliott released three records with his band Heatmiser and five solo classics before his untimely passing at the age of 34 in 2003 (with two posthumous collections that followed), leaving a rich, beautiful, emotionally wrought catalogue of music that continues to influence artists today. We explore the complex, brilliant, funny, but ultimately tragic figure that was Elliott Smith, and we are fortunate to have a Third Lad who had a front row seat to his musical development - Lucas Ward from The Silver Snails. Lucas was a close friend of Elliott's (née Steven) in high school and college and shares an intimate portrait of the artist as a young man. But this episode has a dual purpose, as we also celebrate the release of the second Silver Snails album, Speed of Light. The Silver Snails are a glam rock space pop family band based in the wine country of Italy, consisting of Lucas, his wife Elisa Fantini, and aided and abetted by their three children. It's a cosmic delight of an album - a string of ten pearls lovingly crafted to uplift, inspire, and open the hearts of listeners. It draws from a stylistically diverse, spiritually enriched, globally connected palette. Oh, it also rocks and is a lot of fun! And if their cover and video of "Video Killed The Radio Star" doesn't have you smiling from ear to ear, consult a doctor immediately. Learn about Lucas's journey from Portland-raised Wall Street titan to Italian-dwelling psych-pop craftsman. Get a primer on Italian pop music. Laugh. Cry. Feel. Get reaffirmation that you are pretty. Be the faro d'amore. All this and more...only on O3L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Robert Bremner: Duke of Perth's Reel, Capt. Ross's Reel, Short Apron, Hoptoun House, Lady Hariot Hope's Reel, The Highlandman Kiss'd His Mother, Miss Murray's Reel, Drummore's Rant, He Hirpl'd till her, Had the Lass till I winn at her, Cadgers of the Cannongate, Jeremy Kingsbury Sets: Colonel MacBain's Fancy, Brenda Stubbert's Reel, The Gravel Walk, Highlandman Kissed His Mother & Jenny Sutton From Bannocks of Barley Meal. Paddy Cary, Jigg Poltage, Ryan's Rant from Pay the Pipemaker. Dark-eyed one of the Night, Lady Seaforth, Dark Girl of the White Feet, Lady Mary Mackay, Mary Gray, Sweet Molly From Rowly Powly. J. Johnson: The Lads of Boot, William Ross: Miss Victoria Ross Iain MacInnes: Miss Victoria Ross, Lady Doll Sinclair, A'Chubhag (The Cuckoo), McFarlane's from Album Tryst Anselm Lingnau: (Traditional Tune Archive) Lady Susan Stewart's Reel John Walsh: Susan Stewart's Reel, Big thank you to Iain MacInnes for his blessing to include his track from Tryst. Tryst was published by Greentrax Label: https://greentrax.com/product/iain-macinnes-tryst-cd/ But is available on most streaming platforms as well. +X+ Cover Art is a Receipt from Robert Bremner's Shop in London courtesy of the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/image/1544287001 +X+X+ I played tracks from Pay the Pipemaker: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/album/pay-the-pipemaker Bannocks of Barley Meal: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/album/bannocks-of-barley-meal and Rowly Powly: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/album/rowly-powly +X+X+ Nearly all of the tunes this week come from Robert Bremner's 1757(ish) publication: A Collection of Scots Reels or Country Dances https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105002262 +X+X+ 1750: Lads of Boot From J Johnson's Country Dances (Via Traditional Tune Archive) https://tunearch.org/wiki/Lads_of_Boot +X+X+ 1869: Miss Victoria Ross: from William Ross's Collection of Pipe Music: https://ceolsean.net/content/WRoss/WRoss_TOC.html +X+X+ Susan Stewart's Reel From Traditional Tune Archive: https://tunearch.org/wiki/Lady_Susan_Stewart%27s_Reel +X+X+ 1758 (I've also seen 1760): Lady Susan Stewart's Reel from John Walsh's Caledonian Country Dances Vol 2 part IV https://archive.org/details/walsh4caledonian/ +X+X+ For may Hihland Man Kissed His Mother Episode Listen here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/s5e28 +X+X+ FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

The season where the Lads qualified for the Europa League. Want to relive it? Of course you - and so did we. Sunderland's achievements this season still haven't quite sunk in, but we know we needed to talk about it more to at least try and comprehend what we did this season. Graham is joined by Kyle, Sophie and Alex for an emotional hour all about the wonder of Sunlun. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL #EuropaLeague

Recycling is good, kids. Sometimes that even applies to song titles, as we look at pairs of tunes that share a title. Totally random example: "The Promise" is a fantastic song by both The Numbers and When In Rome. OK, we can't get anything past you. That wasn't random, because our Third Lads this week just so happen to be Terry & Larry Tutor from the aforementioned Numbers. L.A.-by-way-of-Texas band The Numbers cut some absolutely crucial singles between 1963 and 1967, as well as a couple of highly sought after albums. They were truly ahead of their time, crossing paths with The Who (whom they sued to , The Easybeats, Billy Gibbons, and the Grateful Dead. They were originally shoo-ins to be cast as The Monkees. Although they didn't get their due in their time, their influence on legions of power pop bands that followed is immeasurable. That is, of course, if you were to believe the extraordinarily detailed, myth-building liner notes and discography on the back of The Numbers' album Anthology '64-'67 , released on Bomp! subsidiary label Voxx Records in 1983. Truth is, the band, led by twin brothers Terry & Larry were barely old enough to remember the '60s. Yet, proudly wearing their influences on their paisley sleeves, they created one of the best, most collectible releases of the era (that part's true). Anthology is prime 1983 mod/power pop - brilliantly crafted, melodically rich, and harmonically deep pop music. Although the Tutors would only release one Numbers album in the '80s, they would morph into the "electrified Americana" of The Bordersnakes. Fast forward to 2025 (prompted by a rediscovery by YouTuber Matthew Street), The Numbers released their first new album under that moniker in more than 42 years, Mad Day Out (Bomp! Records). It finds the band with all of their strengths firmly intact, a chiming, harmony-filled blend of joyous folk rock and power pop. The guys say that this is the most fun they've ever had on a podcast...and who are we to argue with that? Plus, for those of who are into O3L games, we've got TWO for you this episode: "O3L by the Numbers", a Price Is Right-style trivia game; and "Twintuition", in which our twin guests reveal how much they know about each other. Turns out it's a lot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an incredible win for Cork, as they defeated Meath in Pairc ui Rinn. A tremendous performance from the Rebels saw them win an absolute epic, winning 0-30 to 1-24 - and they had 14 players for the last 20 minutes after Colm O'Callaghan was shown a red card.Ger McCarthy was there for The Big Red Bench, and spoke to boss John Cleary, and players Maurice Shanley, Rory Maguire and Chris Óg Jones.

Ramones. Blondie. Television. Talking Heads. Patti Smith. New York Dolls. Everyone knows the big names that made New York City THE epicenter of American punk rock in the 1970s. But that's only a part of the story... For every band that "made it" in some way, there were hundreds of bands who either faded into obscurity or never got the break they deserved. They shared the same stages at legendary clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City. And their stories are essential to the NYC punk revolution of the era. One of those bands was Manhattan's The Rousers, whose drummer, Jerid O'Connell, joins us as Third Lad today!  Rousers 1979 Sire Session is out now on Left For Dead Records on both black and translucent white individually numbered 12” LP vinyl and 2 x CD set (with bonus tracks). Inspired by the New York Dolls, Ramones and such immortal ‘50s rockers as twangy guitar hero Duane Eddy, the Rousers were woefully under-documented in their prime. A few major labels sniffed around, including RCA and Warner Bros. subdi­vision Sire. But no one committed them to vinyl until their single “Party Boy” b/w “Don't Let The Band Stop Playing” 45 (produced by Wayne Kramer of the MC5) via Jimboco in 1981.  This oversight is corrected with the release of the demos that the original Rousers lineup cut for Sire in the label's basement studio on New York's Upper West Side in 1979.  Never before released, the tapes sat shelved in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Sire archives for decades, digitized and re­stored in 2024. This is not a footnote. It's a rescue mission. Tracked to tape under the sharp ear of Ed Stasium, hot off sessions with the Ramones and Talking Heads, the 1979 Sire demos are raw, radiant, and long overdue for release. They captured the Rousers in full dragstrip ignition mode: dueling Gibson guitars plugged into Fender amps for maximum punk twang, hiccupping Elvis/Buddy Holly vocal inflections, and a rhythm section built for backseat makeouts and beer-splashed dance floors.  We celebrate the true underground of NYC punk this week, including Jerid's incredible stories ranging from hanging out with Sid Vicious the week before his death to the Rousers' neighbor Madonna opening for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So one more win and Europe for the first time in 1973? The Til The End spirit is alive and well, as the Lads look to put themselves into the Sunderland history books. Can we do it? Our opponents this weekend have had a strange old season. Beginning with Enzo Maresca, they had a temporary flirt with Liam Rosenior before ending on Xabi Alonso...but not until July. So what can we expect? To join us for the final preview show of the season, the excellent Mike from At The Bridge podcast joins us before we head off into the summer. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CFC #EPL

Alright Par Pals, On today's episode, we're talking about the ultimate golfing nightmare… a lads' golf trip almost ruined before it had even started. After the airline decided to absolutely destroy my driver, the trip was hanging by a thread. But just when all hope looked lost, a hero emerged — the pro at the golf resort somehow managed to fix it and save the entire trip. And it's a good job he did… because I then went out and shot three under at La Manga. Was it destiny? Was it luck? Was the driver somehow better after being broken? Checkout Craig HERE All this and more heading your way. See you Thursday! Tom's

What makes a great frontman? A technically perfect voice? Good looks? Someone who can work the stage and crowd? Someone who oozes personality, charisma, and showmanship? Does your mind instantly go to classic frontmen like Mick Jagger, Roger Daltrey, or Robert Plant? This week, we look at some of those frontmen who carried the torch during the classic alternative era. One of those guys is this week's Third Lad, Adam Sherman, the frontman for Boston power-pop rockers Private Lightning, who released an excellent underrated self-titled album for A&M Records in 1980. Following Private Lightning, Adam was the lead singer and songwriter in Americana band The Souls and a member of Boston rock n' roll institution Nervous Eaters. Adam's song from the last Nervous Eaters album, "Don't Need To Make You Mine" was named as the "Coolest Song in the World" on Little Steven's Underground Garage in 2024. Adam has also released the acclaimed solo albums Songbird, River of Dreams, and Triangle Sky - with a brand new record, Sorrows And Smiles, out in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ON TODAY'S FIFI, FEV & NICK: Lads, Lads, Lads! (No Fi Today) Kelli Holiday Not Allowed Back In The USA Melbourne, Did You Get In Trouble Overseas? Fifi Made The News Today Fev OnYour Team - Hollywood Celeb Message Nick's Son Has A Question About Farts Fev On Your Team - We Meet Canteen Bill Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best performances of the season, all that was missing was a goal as we dominated Manchester United at the SOL. Ultimately, a point does little for our European hopes, but there was plenty to be positive about as the Lads got back to the form that saw us do so well in the first half of the season. Dave is joined by regular Ross and Ian, and a new face in the shape of Kyle, to run through all the action. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MUFC #EPL

Ever since we were young lads, we played the silver ball. From Pacific Beach to Scottsdale, we must have played them all. But you ain't seen nothing like this in any podcast hall. This week, these lads sure talk a mean pinball! Many musicians have been honored with their own branded pinball tables - from The Beatles, The Stones, and Elton John to Iron Maiden, Rush, and Guns n' Roses. What are some other bands who are deserving of their own machine? This week's conversation is fueled by fantasy and fun, as we welcome one of the coolest couples in the world - Mike Felumlee (drummer for Smoking Popes) and Stephanie Wysocki. Mike & Steph have combined their shared passion of raw rock n' roll and pinball into Punk Rock Pinball. They co-host the wonderful podcast of the same name, and host tournaments and live shows at the Punk Rock Pinball HQ. The goal is to foster a scene that feels welcoming, fun,and DIY at any skill level...not intimidating or gatekept. On the fun-o-meter, this episode pretty much gets the high score. Take that, Tommy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without a win in three, our European dreams are slowly fading - good job we have an in-form Manchester United up next isn't it? That said, the Lads have surprised us many times before they season, so why not end the season on a high, beginning on Saturday? To let us know what we can expect Man Utd blogger Paul joins us to give us the lowdown on the Red Devils. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MUFC #EPL

Get your motor runnin', head out on the highway. Yup, this week we're looking for adventure...and whatever comes our way...because it's an O3L Road Trip! Everyone's piling in the van and bringing five albums with them. Our Third Lad this week has not only spent countless hours on the road, but has made some great road trip albums himself! Jamie James is best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist of the new wave/roots rock band The Kingbees. The Kingbees recorded two albums for RSO Records (Robert Stigwood's classic label that was also home to Bee Gees and Eric Clapton) - the first of which included the Billboard Top 100-charting single "My Mistake" in 1980. Jamie has also played with a late-70s touring version of Steppenwolf, and spent decades playing with musically inclined actors (or is it dramatically inclined musicians?) Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid. Better yet, Jamie has a new album out on Oglio Records called Straight Up. It channels a lifetime of grit, heartbreak, and swagger into a punchy collection of blues and rock n' roll tunes. You'll hear some amazing tales of rock n' roll - including crashing Apple Records headquarters, getting bottled off the stage while opening for AC/DC and ZZ Top, and getting a pistol pulled on him by Phil Spector while trying to escape listening to a Celine Dion demo! Your only mistake would be NOT listening! Dang it! This van only has an 8-track player?!?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lads are back for their first episode of 2026! Is it time to celebrate, or is this a major top signal? We've got so much to cover. This is definitely one you don't want to miss!Thanks for tuning in

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Ah, 1990...the year of acid washed jeans, Beverly Hills 90210, MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Oh, and lots of Bea Arthur. Of course, none of which we really talk about on this episode. Instead, we're focusing on the best (mostly) alternative albums to come out of that fantastic year. Returning to Third Lad-dom is power pop great Jim Basnight, a fixture on the scene since the late '70s. What has Jim been up to in the past two and a half years since his last appearance? Well, good thing you asked, because the answer is "plenty." For starters, his bands The Meice and The Moberlys were honored with tracks on the definitive Cherry Red box sets Looking For The Magic: American Power Pop in the Seventies and I Wanna Be a Teen Again: North American Power Pop of the '80s. He also released a steady stream of singles throughout 2025 that culminated in the full length album release of Under The Rock in December. As a blues devotee and expert, he's finished writing an exhaustive history of Sonny Boy Williamson, which will hopefully see a silver screen adaptation one day. All that, and he's still found the time to partake in his favorite pasttime - hanging out with O3L. Relive the fun, memories and music of this pivotal year. Plus, play along with the brand new O3L game "Ninety...or Nonsense?!?" It's the most fun you can have without telling someone to "eat my shorts, man!" Buy Jim's music at ⁠https://powerpopaholicproductions.bandcamp.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step 7 in our 10-part series: open a Roth IRA at Vanguard, Fidelity, or Schwab and max out your contribution into a total stock market index fund. Spencer and Jamie break down why the LADS method (Low-cost, Automated, Diversified, Simple) beats stock picking and why Roth almost always wins for military pay. Topics covered: Why to open a Roth IRA at one of the big three: Vanguard, Fidelity, or Schwab Total stock market index fund options: VTI, SCHB, FZROX, VTSAX, VT Spencer's LADS method: Low-cost, Automated, Diversified, Simple How low fees compound — 3 cents per $100 vs. high-load funds from military-targeted advisors Buying the haystack instead of hunting for the needle (you already owned Nvidia a decade ago) Mutual funds vs. ETFs — why the difference doesn't matter for most investors Recreating a total US stock market in the TSP with 80% C Fund / 20% S Fund How the Roth IRA is a separate bucket from the Roth TSP — both have their own contribution limits Why Roth (pay taxes now) beats Traditional for most military families with low effective tax rates The narrow edge cases where Traditional might make sense (O-5+ doctors, some dual-military couples) Spencer's effective tax rate as a pilot and major was under 10% — often under 5% Resources mentioned: Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab (Roth IRA providers) VTI — Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund SCHB — Schwab Total Stock Market Index Fund FZROX — Fidelity Total Stock Market Index Fund VTSAX — Vanguard Total Stock Market mutual fund tsp.gov (for current contribution limits) Bogleheads forum (for the mutual fund vs. ETF deep dive) Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call at militarymoneymanual.com/mentor. Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. In the course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. https://militarymoneymanual.com/amex-platinum-military/ https://militarymoneymanual.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-military/ Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5-star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual. Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain.

Ian & Martyn travel to Quebec City's largest ever event, The Coupe des Glaces.Martyn checks out a new tourney in a new location in Montreal, Card Brawlers EB practice.The Lads take another Glance @ GLAMGrant85 pops on to talk about Brewhouse Bowl 10.Music from this episode:Get With You - The Damn TruthBeat - Mind SpidersReduction Agent - Dion LunadonVacant - The 113Universe - ColbeyContact us: Join us on our Eye of Nuffle DiscordFind us on FacebookEmail - eyeofnuffle@gmail.com     

Think about your favourite records. Go ahead. Chances are, one of the first things that popped into your head was the album cover. And it makes sense...who hasn't studied an album jacket while listening to a record?  Or scanned the track listing, or read the liner notes or credits?  How many of you have bought an album solely based on the cover art? The artwork colors how we hear the music, and, likewise, the music informs how we interpret the artwork.  Either way, when done effectively, the two are intertwined. But don't take it from us.  This week, we have one of THE greatest creative art directors in music history joining as our Third Lad.  There's a near certainty that you have the iconic work of John Kosh sitting in your record collection - and it's absolutely staggering list of credits since the late ‘60s.  For starters, how about his work as with The Beatles' Apple Records, like Abbey Road, Let It Be, or John & Yoko's Wedding Album? Or how about Who's Next?  Get Your Ya-Ya's Out?  Hotel California?  Out Of The Blue, featuring his familiar ELO spaceship logo?  In fact, he is the only Art Director to have worked with The Beatles, The Stones, and The Who.  That's not enough for you?  Among the hundreds of album covers Kosh has designed, there are also familiar sleeves for Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Marvin Gaye, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Donovan, Aerosmith, Family, The Moody Blues, Badfinger, 10,000 Maniacs, T. Rex, and so, so many more.  And, oh yeah, the four decade string of gorgeous covers he did for Linda Ronstadt, three of which have earned him Grammys. Aside from album covers, there's artwork for singles, books, TV, film, posters, and billboards - like, for example, the simple but incredibly effective John & Yoko campaign declaring WAR IS OVER…if you want it.  Listen as Kosh recounts stories from his fabled career and discusses his Top 5 Album Covers (other than his own). This is living history, kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Big Pod, FVH give financial advice Top 6 - Ways to tell the Cyclone is woke Why men are losing friends SLP - Is 'mushroom dirt' dirt? Max amount we should be working to be happy Every group has a finger princess Vaughan's $10 Suburb Who is the most famous person in your contacts? Help us with our marketing campaign Lads train trip Fact of the day How did your parents trick you? QLP - Would you be offended if a cafe served you the crust? What brings you joy at work? We should all embrace small talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for more petty arguments, hot takes and fisticuffs*, because we're back with more cover versions that we feel are better than the originals. Annie, are we OK? You betcha! Joining us for this discussion are two members of the iconic Seattle indie pop band Tullycraft, vocalist/songwriter/bassist Sean Tollefson and guitarist Chris Munford. For more than three decades, Tullycraft has married DIY punk ethos to tender twee pop songs featuring charming boy/girl vocals and clever songwriting filled with pop culture references. Appropriately enough, one of their early songs was the brilliantly titled "Pop Songs Your New Boyfriend's Too Stupid To Know About," which not only does a great job of summing up Tullycraft's career but is also the namesake of Sean's great Friday night radio show on Seattle's SPACE 101.1 FM that he hosts with his wife. Tullycraft practically defined the twee movement in the US, inspiring legions of bands, zines, and record labels. Their debut album, 1996's Old Traditions, New Standards, was named as one of Pitchfork's 25 Best Indie Pop Albums of the '90s. And, now they're back with their 8th album, Shoot The Point on HHBTM Records, which runs the full Tullycraft spectrum - from tender, heart squishing moments to full-throttle freakouts. It's fun. It's weird. It's very Tullycraft. Special thanks to Mike Turner from HHBTM for the introduction and coordination. *No podcasters or guests were actually harmed in the making of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's NXT and discuss...Stand & Deliver go-home show!Who will be the women's #1 contender?Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan!Tatum Paxley & Blake Monroe face-to-face!Can Josh Briggs control the big lads?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MSidgwick@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's all about personal growth with a side of nostalgia. We cover some of the albums that helped to shape or change our taste as music fans, consumers, and/or musicians with Derek Almstead (Of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power, Marshmallow Coast, Circulatory System, Faster Circuits) and Emily Growden (Marshmallow Coast, Faster Circuits) from Elephant 6 band Giant Day. In October, the Elephant 6 Recording Company released Alarm, the second full-length album by Giant Day. Their first, 2024's Glass Narcissus, bore a unique weight — it wasn't just a debut album, it was the debut album by the first official Elephant 6 band in more than 15 years. With the 2023 wide-release of the documentary The Elephant 6 Recording Co. codifying the E6 “sound” for some and introducing it to others, what Giant Day conjured into being on Glass Narcissus was notably darker than the lysergic, sun-drenched pop associated with their former Athens, Georgia home.The word “former” is important to Giant Day's origin story. In 2020, Almstead and Growden moved from Athens to rural Pennsylvania, where they became caretakers of a family farm. They converted the horse stables into a studio and continued to write and record music, but they were dislocated from their sense of the world, let alone anything resembling a “scene.” That lack of place — what Almstead and Growden refer to as the “dissonance” between the beauty of their new home and the reality of the world beyond it — crept into their songs, a desperate signal emanating from off the grid. On Alarm, that signal is stronger, more urgent. The alluring, paranoid throb underpinning their songs is keener now, more lived in, as if the veil between the fears of characters whose points of view Almstead had written from on Glass Narcissus and his own had dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**PART TWO** Life is beautiful! This week, we have the extraordinary honour to welcome the creative nucleus of Brett's favourite band of the 21st century...Murray A. Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak from Montreal's orchestral pop noir heroes The Dears! Life is beautiful! We are heading into the future from our normal O3L timeline to the year Two Thousaaaaand (more echo, please) to commemorate the albums that are unbelievably a quarter of century old this year. This includes The Dears' debut album, End Of A Hollywood Bedtime Story. Life is beautiful! We celebrate humble beginnings to a life less ordinary... from an innocent encounter to musical partnership to a love story of marriage and family. Along the way, The Dears have continued to hone their unique brand of indie rock, boast one of the most consistent catalogues of the past 25 years, play in front of 50,000 people at Glastonbury, and garner fan adoration and critical praise (well, mostly...ahem, Pitchfork). Life is beautiful! The Dears' brand new album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! is out now on Next Door Records. Their ninth studio album finds them at the top of their game, equal parts passion and compassion, beauty and defiance, intimacy and universality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After William got a telling-off from Jordan for being too old to use certain emojis, the boys are back to debating all the things we're too old to do - and why some things are better when you're older! There's also plenty of discussion on lads' mags, seeing ghosts and why metal detectorists give William the ick.If you want to get involved you can email us, and for more Sexted fun sign up to our free VIG&Diva newsletter. You can follow us and DM on Instagram and TikTok, and watch the latest episode every Tuesday and Friday on YouTube.Help I Sexted My Boss is presented by William Hanson and Jordan North. It is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.