Four Idle Hands

The term legend is often over used but this week podcast guest is a true legend in every sense of the word. To talk about the upcoming tour we chat to JJ Burnel of the Stranglers . Formed in 1974 the band have had 24 top 40 hits and 18 top 40 albums. Tracks like Peaches, No More Heroes, Hanging Around and Golden Brown are so instantly recognizable and still get regular airplay. They are on tour to...

Happy New Year Podsters, Four Idle Hands are back with our first episode of 2022. On this weeks episode we cover a wide range of topics from Current state of the pandemic, Bojo, Phil Lynott with a review of "A song for for while I'm away", selling your publishing rights, top selling albums of 2022,  review of the  the Radiohead Playstation app for KID A AMNESIA and some telly reviews. En...

After a summer break we are back with the first episode of season 2. This week we discuss the current status of the country , Petrol shortage, The Newcastle takeover by the Saudis, Scotland success, album reviews of Public Service Broadcasting, Whipping Boy and King Gizzard. Live reviews are back with reviews of the Undertones, True North, Nick Cave, Damon Albarn and a heads up on what else is com...

This week we have a Euro 2020 special, we discuss the start of the delayed tournament with a focus on the England v Scotland game. To help us with this we have a very special guest. We where lucky to be joined by the host of Absolute Radios Rock n Roll football and the  voice behind Spitting Image,  England uber fan Matt Forde joins us to chat about the crucial group game at Wembley.

Welcome to the 25th Four Idle Hands podcast and this week we celebrate our Silver Jubilee with a return of Guitar Tech Bob Munro who chats about his return to gigging at the Blossoms recent gig at Sefton Park in Liverpool. Also on the menu is Scottish Elections, David Cameron, The Middle East, Man City and reviews of both Van Weezer and Paul Weller's new records. And finally we weed out the bent c...

Welcome to episode 24 of the Four Idle Hands podcast. In this weeks episode  we take on the (not so) mighty European Super League, Scotland Unlocking , Tory Sleaze, Riots in NI, the sad passing of Jim Steinman and Les McKeown and we have an interview with Aberdeen band The temple Sons who have just released a new single "Nightmares Coming" which is available to stream all over the place. &nbs...

The center piece of this weeks episode is a lovely conversation with Aberdeen singer/songwriter Katie Mackie. Katie has just released her new single Terricot Town which is available to stream in all the usual places. Also in this episode we have a smidgeon of chat about the Scottish election, 3 point turns in big boats, Uri Geller, Tea consumption, Vaccines (not the band). There is also a wee bit...

This special episode tells the untold story of Led Zep rehearsals in Banchory for the reunion gig at the O2. We have an exclusive interview with Hamish from Auchattie who had first hand experience of the goings on, enjoy.  

A celebration of St Patrick's day in music, food, bit of Sport. Best listened to with a Guinness (others beers are available). Slainte 

This week we have an interview with Xbox Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd about everything from Xbox to Aberdeen FC. Also on the Agenda is the Mars landing, lockdown update, The Tetris movie and review of new albums from The Hold Steady and Mogwai and the new BBC drama Bloodlands. We have an additional host with Marcus MacBeath joining to chat about gaming consoles and the possibility of not s...

The Boys are back with Season 2. This week we tackle the issues of the day from Snowmageddon, Weetabix new marketing campaign, Cats in zoom calls, the Six Nations and the upcoming Mogwai streaming gig. We have an interview with Stina Tweedale from Honeyblood and album reviews from Foo Fighters, Weezer and Sleaford Mods. Its nice to be back, enjoy.

This is the Christmas 2020 Four IIdle hands special. On this episode we take a look at the Tiers of joy provided by the new COVID rules around the UK,  Brexit, Footie and Rugby chat and we review the best albums/gigs/films and TV of the year. We also reveal our Hero and Dick of 2020.  Happy Christmas Podcast listeners.

The centerpiece of this episode is a chat with Colin Farquhar who is Head of Cinema Operations at Aberdeen's Belmont cinema.  We talk about getting the Belmont back open and the challenge of running a cinema in these difficult times.  Other stuff on this episode includes Lockdown Tiers/Marcus Rashford, The Six Nations, US Election, Eddie Van Halen and Water on the Moon. We also have revi...

So this week our  interview is with Guiseppe Mandorlo  who is a System, Engineering and Operations Manager at the European Space Agency. Giuseppe talks to us about the successful Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service rocket which recently launched which delivered 53 satellites into orbit. Its a fascinating chat about the innovative technology involved. We also talked about his favourite...

The Gang has got back together in person for this weeks packed episode. Topics include Lockdown, Leo Messi , Iron Maiden and Fishing, reviews of the Idles at Abbey Road and a round up up Record Store Day drop 1.  The centerpiece is an interview with Aberdeen band Cold Years who have just released there debut album Paradise which is well worth a listen. We talk about being from Aberdeen, recor...

In this  episodes news we cover whats fair to say is a wide range of topics from the end of the Aberdeen lockdown, Jim Corr versus Jedward, Trump, Goth Bats, and Van Morrisons pseudo science.  Record Store Day 2020 is this week and we discuss some of the key releases. Biff Clyros streaming gig at Barrowlands gets a review as does their new album. Other album reviews include Fontaines DC,...

This week we discuss the closing of Q magazine, Kanyes bid for President, Ennio Morricone, UAE in Space, Review of Jarvis Cocker and the (Dixie) Chicks along with a live review of Fontaines DC. Our main feature this week is an interview with Aberdeen based guitar technician Bob Munro. Bob has worked extensively with the likes of Miles Kane, Frank Carter and most recently Blossoms. We talk about ho...

This week we chat to the broadcasting legend Andy Kershaw. Covering his time as a booker at Leeds Uni to the old Grey Whistle test, working with John Peel and interviewing Bob Dylan. We also have some lockdown chat, a review of Dylans new album with guest Dylan expert Rod and his son Marcus. Enjoy.

This episode we talk to Ian Smith from Glasgow label Last Night from Glasgow on setting up and success of the project. We review Neil Young, Phoebe Bridgers and the Muldoons new albums. Plus the usual chat on lockdown.

This episode gets cranked up to eleven with an interview with Aberdeen band the Capollos who talk about new single release “Electrify” We have lockdown chat, small screen reviews of echo on the canyon and the BBCs Monaco show and music reviews of Liam G, GoGo Penguin and Green Gartside. And a preview of the Love Record stores event.

10th Episode , this week go intercontinental and. feature an interview with Sebastien Schultz drummer with the Twilight Sad from his home in Cincinnati .We discuss the state of the lockdown and have reviews of Jason Isbell and Steve Earle.

This week we have a great chat with Steven Milne of the Little Kicks covering everything from new album, the future of live gigs, jamming with the National and the Class of 92. Sone new album reviews and other chat, enjoy.

A bumper episode this week, everything from VE Day to German footie and a interview with Northern Ireland comedian Shane Todd on the lockdown, his podcasts and all sorts. Enjoy

Lockdown chat, Nuart, album reviews for Gerry Cinamon, Thundercat and BC Camplight plus a great chat with J Willgoose Esq of Public Service Broadcasting

This week we talk about the start of the lockdown, streaming gigs etc. We also have a great ticket sub roulette about the Stones which includes a review of when they played the Capitol in 1982. And a great chat with Alan on Thin Lizzy, enjoy and safe safe