Midas Vibes

No one would have believed that a Victorian science fiction novel could be reborn as a double vinyl record - and yet, in 1978, Jeff Wayne a composer best known for television jungles and adverts assembled a rock orchestra and birthed possibly the greatest concept album of all time. In this episode of the Midas Vibes podcast, we're lovingly diving into an album that shaped both of our childhoods. W...

In Episode 6 of Midas Vibes, Coxy and Simon discuss the sad passing of actor Ray Brooks, the man who gave his voice to the much loved childrens classic television show - Mr Benn. We also discuss our latest obsession - Tony Pepperoni, who recently appeared on  @KillTony  . Finally we walk through our thoughts on the big fight - this weekend the legend Dillian Whyte goes up against the young upstart...

There's only one story on everyones lips this week... Howard Stern and SiriusXM are set to part ways after 20 years of business. Stern was once dubbed The King of Media - the voice of the working man. He was a pioneer of the Shock Jock format, know for hard hitting, harsh rants and takedowns. Sadly these days he is a shade of his former self, and given the satellite radio platforms days are seemin...

In the latest episode of Midas Vibes, we discuss the story that won't go away. #donaldtrump #conspiracytheory #epsteincase The Epstein Case has dominated discussions, both online and in person, for the best part of a decade. Was Jeffrey Epstein an "agent" - was his remit to gathering compromising information on influential figures... and if so... for whom? We may never know the truth. Which only a...

Oasis are back — but the music industry is rotting... In this episode of Midas Vibes, we dive deep into the Oasis reunion tour, the Ticketmaster dynamic pricing scandal that’s pissed off fans across the UK, and yes - new music feels more soulless than ever.... but maybe, just maybe... thats our fault... We break down: 🎤 The Gallagher brothers getting back together 💸 How Ticketmaster and Live Nat...

The Rolling Stones are heading back into the studio following the success of Hackney Diamonds (2023) - but will the aging stars be able to do it again? With a new drummer stepping in after the sad passing of Charlie Watts, and a tour that was rumoured, then mysteriously cancelled (maybe?), we dive into the strange media coverage surrounding the band's next move. In this episode, we dissect a few q...

Is Glastonbury 2025 the Worst Line-Up Ever? In the very first episode of Midas Vibes, we dive headfirst into this year’s Glastonbury Festival line-up — and trust us, it’s a mess.   With The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo headlining the Pyramid Stage, you’d expect fireworks... but are these acts worth the eye-watering £380 ticket price? From chaotic scheduling to baffling time slots, we break...