Not Often Heard

Our Melfest 2021 journey reaches it's conclusion. We've had a cracking year, with some great songs. Gary, Alex & Mark give their thoughts on the grand finale, and look forward to the evolution of Melodifestivalen! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenh...

Last chance saloon for 8 contenders. Alex, Mark & Gary review the Duels of Melodifestivalen's Second Chance round. We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

Schlager Bangers and Schlager disappointments! Gary, Alex & Mark review semi 4 of Melodifestivalen 2021, and expect the expected, but are also shocked at what got away! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

oof! That was a tough one! Gary, Mark & Alex attempt to muster enthusiasm for the 7 songs in Melodifestivalen Semi 3. Thankfully Queen Charlotte is here to save us all with a schlager banger!! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

Alex, Mark & Gary get their Rena Rama DingDong on as they review Semi 2 of Melodifestivalen 2021! Gary get's excited when he thinks SVT might actually be listening to what he said, whilst Alex admires Anton's outfit..... We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenhea...

Mellopod is back! Alex, Gary & Mark dissect semi 1 of Sweden's Melodifestivalen. Did Jessica Andersson really have the runs? Did we dig Danny's Dandi Dansa? Did the right songs qualify? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

Gary & Mark are joined by Alex to discuss the replacement programmes for Eurovision 2020 - The BBC's Come Together and the EBU's Europe Shine a light. Warning: Contains Sax! We'd  love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

With the world in lockdown, Gary & Mark discuss the pros and cons of working from home. Warning - contains rants about giving Tech Support! We'd  love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

Mark & Gary discuss the sad news of Eurovision 2020's cancellation. They examine the reasons why, the alternatives and ponder what will happen next year. The campaign for Melfest Gold 2021 starts here! We'd  love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@g...

Gary & Mark look back over Season 12 of Doctor Who and discuss the high's and lows, rant about silly litttle details, like only fans can do, and try to work outif they actually like it or not. Warning - contains Capes (no capes!) What did you think of these episodes? Are we talking bobbins? We'd  love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following  channels: Twitte...

Melfest 2020 reaches it's climax, Gary & Mark are joined by Alex to discuss the finalists. Who changed their staging? Who's vocals got better? Who's got worse? Who was faking it the whole time??  We'd love to hear what you thought about the show, or our opinions, so why not get in touch: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.c...

Melfest rolls into Eskilstuna for the Second Chance Round. Mark & Gary review the 4 duels, talk technical about stage curtains, snigger every time Björn Skifs is mentioned, and ponder what Loreen's mash up performance actually meant! We'd love to hear what you thought about the show, or our opinions, so why not get in touch: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenhe...

Gary & Mark review Semi 4 of Melodifestivalen 2020. The final 7 songs are performed, the winners and losers are discussed, and Gary learns what the swedish is for High Heels! Warning: Contains cries of disbelief about Nanne Grönvall not qualifying We'd love to hear what you thought about the show, or our opinions, so why not get in touch: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Gary & Mark review Semi 3 of Melodifestivalen. Critiquing the net curtain trousers, liking the classy smokiness of Faith Kakembo, and pondering if this was purposely designed to be a slightly duff semi, considering what it was up against! Plus Gary is still not quite over Linda Bengtzing failing to qualify..... We'd love to hear what you thought about the show, or our opinions, so why not get...

Gary & Mark review Melodifestivalen semi  2 and discuss the ups and down of performing in Swedish, get hyped about Linda Bentzing, and ponder on whether spectacle helps you bag a place Direkt til Final. We'd love to hear what you thought about the show, or our opinions, so why not get in touch: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@...

Melodifestivalen is back back back!!! The 2nd greatest show on earth (ESC is still king!) returns! Gary & Mark are here to guide you through it and give  you their opinions on the songs fighting it out to be Sweden's representative at the Eurovision Song contest.  There's glitter, dubious fashion choices, and more! this week we cover Semi 1, which took place in Linköping. We'd love t...

Gary & Mark review the long-awaited return of the Doctor! They dissect what they did and didn't like about the S12 opening story Spyfall. Warning: this Podcast may contain fanboying about a TCE sound effect and much scoffing about Voord from 1964. What did you think of these episodes? Are we talking bobbins? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels:...

Gary & Mark discuss the long awaited premiere of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK! Is it British enough, are the UK queens to rude and crude for  viewers used to pageant queens, have Ru 7 & michelle Visage gone all Dick Van Dyke with their Mockney accents? Do your duty for Queen and Country - listen now! Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com

Gary & Mark review Whooverville XI - The midland's premier Doctor Who convention! Featuring interviews with the gang from The projection room https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheProjectionRoom/ and also the very talented artist Chris Symes https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSymesArt/ Warning - Contains exciting tales from John  Levene witter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/no...

This is the beginning..... The very first Not Often Heard podcast! Mark & Gary discuss the announcement of the host city for Eurovision 2020! Warning contains content regarding 80s North Sea Ferries! Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com Or why not leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notof/message

Not Often Heard - The Podcast Coming soon to your favourite cast app! The Not Often Heard podcast will be doing all talk and no music on the subjects we love to chat about, Eurovision, Melodifestivalen, Doctor Who, and more!