WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

*Full set/episode is streaming for free on WATF Patreon (link below). No Talking. Only Fall. Enjoy this WATF remaster of one of our favorite Fall sets from his era, Sheffield Polytechnic 1992. Please support the Sheffield Tape Archive (thanks for this stellar recording). Cheers mates, - WATF Pod https://www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod

PATREON-ONLY (Preview) EP: For real Fall-heads only, a journey into some far-out B-sides that only a mother (i.e., Fall-lover) could love. Full songs for full heads on WATF Patreon now! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SI...

In true 'WE ARE THE FALL' fashion, get ready to go off the rails on the B-side. The lads go 'no holds barred' on Peel Session 16 (1993). Choose your weapon. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), specia...

We have another couple fun Peel sessions on our hands from 1992 and 1993. On this episode of WATF, we cover the group's 1992 session (Peel Session 15) with great enthusiasm. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussio...

Warm up the machines because the machine-maestro, Dave Bush, joins us to discuss his time in The Fall. Dave gives us some insight into the strategies and experiences of working under pressure in the band, as well as some entertaining stories from tours across the USA. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-...

PATREON ONLY EP: Bok bok bok bok bok bok bok Karl Burns! bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok bok! Join us as we explore this surprisingly underrated Karl Burns one-off single from 1980. Bok Bok for the masses! ⁠ Join WATF Pod on PATREON and get them all! Including rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive chats with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow WATF...

SIDE B: Back for more, are ya? Get the machines warmed up because we're headed into Side B of Code: Selfish (1992). Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side exc...

Think about yourself and your own needs, mate. It's time for another WATF ride on the Fall LP circuit. This time, we explore the first side of 1992's Code: Selfish. Let's roll. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discus...

AUDIO VERSION: Special video episode of WATF Pod. Join the lads as they watch The Fall's 'VHS8489' from 1990. Full video episode watch-along is FREE on Patreon: www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod If you want the Youtube music video playlist of VHS8489: https://tinyurl.com/2sezxktk Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more g...

Want more? 50% off first month membership with Patreon promo code: WATF2025 SIDE B: Pit-stop accomplished. Let's get into some more new grooves and overlooked deep-cuts from 2024, mate. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SI...

SIDE A: Get back in the van, as we count down some of our favorite albums of this past year. Want more WATF in 2025? Use Patreon promo code: WATF2025, to get 50% off your first month as a member in group! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:...

Time to wake up John Quays, as the lads gather around yule log for the 'substitute crucifix for Christ'-mas celebration. We celebrate this festive episode with a listen-along to the 1994 Peel Session (on the 30th anniversary of its original broadcast), which is full of holiday riffs and cheer. Gavin and Steve also take a look back at their favorite WATF moments of the past year and offer a giveawa...

We're back with the second half of our Tony Friel celebration on WATF. This week, we focus on the group CONTACT and their 1979 EP, Future / Past. Sound familiar? Well, let's see what direction this baby pulls us in. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WAT...

Our exploration into the surprising and rewarding Tony Friel projects (outside of The Fall) begins now! First up is the band The Passage, with their 1978 single New Love Songs. Joining Tony, in The Passage, are Dick Witts (drums, vocals) and Lorraine Hilton (keyboards), forming a mysterious and often hilarious power trio that is not to be missed. Let's get into our celebratory Tony Friel Week on W...

[Patreon Bonus Episode:] The Teardrops and heartaches don't stop here, mate. SIDE B of this under-appreciated 1980 album starts now! Full album tracks provided in this episode of WATF. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SID...

More tears, more beers, man... We're ready to shed some more tears (of joy), as we explore the rare and hard-to-find full-length from The Teardrops (produced by Karl Burns). This is a fun deep cut that's not to be missed. Full album tracks and dissection over on Patreon / B-Side. Link below to join... Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may...

You thought you were done?! Get real, mate. We're headed into SIDE B of Shift-Work (1991) and only a pension is in sight for the lads. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus...

Ding ding! Your heavy-load shift is starting with Gavin & Steve as we jump into SIDE A of The Fall's 1991 album, Shift-Work. Caution: Big album, big (fun) workload ahead. Get ready for some overtime, mate! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATR...

We're jumping into Mark's (well-used) time machine to journey back to the scene of The Fall's debut on record/vinyl and the last night of the historical Electric Circus venue. This 1978 compilation album offers appearances by The Fall, Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and many more! Gavin and Steve survive the sketchy journey to the venue to witness (auditorily) the final night closeout of this former-cin...

[SIDE B on Patreon:] All sorts of dangers lie in the second half of 1990, so get ready to get bloody in this Patreon-only episode. Step down! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only...

[SIDE A:] Good lord we have a lot to get through in this very productive year of singles by The Fall. There's a lot of fun gems in here, as well as some delightful head-scratchers. Singles covered: High Tension Line / White Lightning/The Dredger EP / Popcorn Double Feature / Telephone Thing. *Full tracks embedded in the episode for Patreon listeners.* Join us! you searching for the (next episode)...

Don't cry no tears... unless its because you've discovered another supremely underrated Fall-related, Manchester band: The Teardrops. Gavin and Steve dive into the band's EP and a single from this unique group. Over the duration of the band's life it featured members such as Steve Garvey, Karl Burns, Tony Friel, Martin Bramah and John Key(?!), among others. Join us on Patreon for the full episode...

Extrication has only just begun. It's CT time for Side B of this Fall full-length from 1990. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-m...

Just look at the album art! We must be in store for an artistic treat as we enter 1990 with the latest incarnation of The Fall. Let's Extricate this album from the sleeve and get it on the turntable ASAP! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠ WATF PATRE...

Marc takes the piss out of Mark. Get ready for a fun Patreon bonus journey into this hilarious single from Mr. Riley in 1983. Full tracks are provided in this listen-along episode, only on WATF Patreon. Bonus track: The Wedding Present's cover of Jumper Clown (1994)! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-r...