Mild Mannered Supermen

Mild Mannered Supermen - A Genesis Podcast

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Welcome to Mild Mannered Supermen. A tribute to Prog Rock and the early days of Genesis. We'll feature songs from the Peter Gabriel era from a fan's perspective with a twist...Listen as our professional musician host breaks down the intricate details of the songs that kicked off the careers of some of the most famous names in 80s and 90s pop; Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Steve Hackett.

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The Fountain of Salmacis 14.10.2025 33:35

️In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we descend into the myth and mystery of “The Fountain of Salmacis” — the epic closing track from Genesis's Nursery Cryme (1971). Drawing from Ovid's Metamorphoses, the song tells the haunting tale of Hermaphroditus and the nymph Salmacis, blending ancient mythology with the band's emerging progressive brilliance. We explore how The Foun...

Stagnation 10.10.2025 28:08

Well stay in 1970 for one more from Trespass, Stagnation. Ever wonder how Tony Banks got that sound or what the lyrics mean? You're in the right place!

The Knife 10.10.2025 33:02

Let's go a little further back. This time to 1970s Trespass to focus on the heart pounding closing track, The Knife.

The Musical Box 10.10.2025 36:42

Welcome to our first episode. Me (a Genesis fan) and my brother (a professional musician) seek to share our love and enthusiasm for early Genesis classics. Today we focus on The Musical Box from 1971 Nursery Cryme.