In the Lap of the Pods (Queen podcast)

In this NOT episode, we go back to Maiden with our Deep Dive Podcast Network friends, Erik and Jonatan from Maiden A-Z. This time we discuss Maiden's 7th and 8th albums Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and No Prayer for the Dying. Two very contrasting albums: for some one is widely celebrated and the other an indication of decline. We dive in and give our honest and objective opinions as always! || Ge...

In this episode we go back to the very start and discuss Smile and their Gettin' Smile release which although coming out in 1982, the tracks that make this up were recorded in 1969. These are the first professional recordings to feature Brian May and Roger Taylor. We also disuss the Larry Lurex songs I Can Hear Music and Going Back which recorded by Freddie, Brian and Roger during the sessions for...

In this NOT episode we go Pop and discuss Madonna's 4th album Like a Prayer. Previously we had only heard some of the singles so listen andfind out what we think of the album as a whole. || Get us on Twitter and Instagram @LapPods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the third and final album by The Cross. An album that was released only in a few countries and not that well known overall. We dive in, so tune in and find out if we come out alive! || Join the chat on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || || More content at www.lappods.co.uk || Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

We are joined again by our friends in the Deep Dive Podcast Network, Jonatan and Erik from the Iron Maiden podcast Maiden A-Z, to talk about Iron Maiden's 5th and 6th albums, Powerslave and Somewhere in Time. We had so much fun we had to split the episode. Seventh Son and No Prayer coming soon! || Join the chat on Twitter @LapPods and for Maiden A-Z @maidenazpod || || Donate via Paypal at paypal.m...

We are joined by Brian Moody to talk AC/DC's Flick of the Switch. Brian discussed why he rates this as one of AC/DC's best as Paul, Joe and David wade in. This was the third AC/DC album to feature Brian Johnston and the last to feature Phil Rudd for 12 years. || Join the chat on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Part 2 of our live podcast on 17th December 2021 featuring Michaeal Legge and some of our listeners, Stuart, Lynn, Eoghan, Lisa and Dieter. You can find the video version on YouTube and Twitter . || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate to glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk || || Get more Michael Legge at michaellegge.bandcamp.com || Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Part 1 of our live podcast on 17th December 2021 featuring Michaeal Legge and some of our listeners, Stuart, Lynn, Eoghan, Lisa and Dieter. You can find the video version on YouTube and Twitter . || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate to glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk || || Get more Michael Legge at michaellegge.bandcamp.com || Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We react to the May, Taylor and Rodgers album known as The Cosmos Rocks. Released in 2007 and went under the radar for most, including us. This is why we decided to give it a listen together, reacting to each song in turn. You can play along; each time your hear the gong, press pause and listen to the track! || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || || Get m...

We discuss Roger's 2021 tour supporting his Outsider album with the help of the listeners. Roger's first tour for over 20 years and now at 72 years old, can he still enrage the folks on the lower floor? || Support us via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || || Get more at lappods.co.uk || || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

We discuss Manic Street Preachers' third album The Holy Bible. This is the last album to feature Richey Edwards who went missing not long after its release. The album explores harrowing subjects such as the holocaust, anorexia and murder and is widely considered to be the band's creative high point. The album was released in 1994 which overall was a great year for music. || Support us via Paypal a...

We take a fresh look at Jazz. Some of us weren't too happy with the thoughts expressed on the original podcast, so we take a fresh and less trigger-happy look at the most divisive Queen album of the 1970s. || Support us via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods || || Get more at lappods.co.uk || || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In 1984 and 1985, Queen toured every major continent in the world apart from North America as they were still in a huff about how they were treated in the US after Hot Space. The band hadn't played live since 1982. They re-assembled after some time apart and solo ventures to write and record The Works album and then headed out on tour. The tour wasn't short on issues which we discuss, also focussi...

We return to Pink Floyd in this NOT episode, discussing The Wall, The Final Cut, A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell. Roger Waters tried to disband Pink Floyd in 1985 but after legal proceedings Pink Floyd were allowed to continue without him. This episode is split evenly with two Waters-led Floyd albums and two Gilmour-led Floyd albums. || Talk to us on Twitter @LapPods || || Donate...

We discuss Roger's sixth solo album, released on 1st October 2021. In Roger's own words: " It's slightly nostalgic and wistful, and quite adult, a bit more grown-up than my last couple of albums.” We gave the album a first listen on release day and recorded our initial thoughts, then coming back days later and more listens later, we recorded our subsequent thoughts. || Talk to is on Twitter @LapPo...

In this episode we discuss Queen B Sides that span 1972 - 1991. There are only 10 true/unique B Sides to speak of. From See What a Fool I've Been and coming full circle with Mad the Swine, we discuss each one in turn and ask the question if they should be on the associated album. | Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | Please subscribe and thanks for...

In this NOT In the Lap of the Pods episode Joe invites Paul and David to get beyond the masks and listen to Slipknot properly. We discuss their third album, their most eclectic to that point, Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses). RIP Joey Jordison | Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | Please subscribe and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

In this second part, we discuss the Queen+ performances featuring Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, David Bowie and Elton John to name but a few. How did they all do? We wade in... | Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | Please subscribe and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Erik and Jonatan from the Maiden A-Z podcast to discuss Iron Maiden's first four albums: Iron Maiden, Killers, The Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind. | Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods and @maidenazpod | | Donate via Paypal paypal.me/lappods | Please subscribe and thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the first half of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for Aids Awareness which featured some of the biggest Rock acts in the world including Metallica and Guns N' Roses. We hear from the listeners who have left their memories from either being at the concert or watching on TV. We also speak to journalist and writer David Geldard. || Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | || Donate...

In this NOT episode we discuss Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors by Fish. This is Fish's first solo album after leaving Marillion in 1988 and was released in 1990. A few different styles of music on show with a huge cast of musicians on show to help Fish make his big statement. A big shout-out to bass player John Giblin who we don't mention by name but plays fantastically well on this album! | Join...

We discuss the second album from The Cross: Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know. This is a shift from the sound of Shove It and a move to a Heavy Rock sound with the whole band contributing writing thr album. How does this 1990 album hold up? We will take you away from the bandaloop as we wade in... Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal at paypal.me/lappods | | Thanks for listen...

In this NOT In the Lap of the Pods episode we talk about one Paul's favourite bands, The Beatles and their 1966 album Revolver. David and Joe are very much casual fans of the band so Paul is educated them but ultimately do they like the music? Find out and join the discussion! Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate on Paypal at paypal.me/lappods Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. S...

In this episode we discuss Queen cover versions from the likes of Metallica, Macy Gray, Los Lobos, Nine Inch Nails, Karen O, Neko Case, Between the Buried and Me and a few others. Some are great and some not so great! Join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods | | Donate via Paypal paypal.me/lappods Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this NOT In the Lap of the Pods episode we talk about Nine Inch Nails' seminal album The Downward Spiral. The album itself can be a harrowing listen but for us it is an enjoyable listen. We discuss each track in turn and give out thoughts on what we think is happening and the instrumentation used to get the story across. Join the discussion on Twitter @lappods. Donate via Paypal: paypal.me/lapp...