This Are Johnny Domino

Gather closely round the fire, young’uns… the old Woodward brothers are about to start weaving their weird tales about the before times. Can those lemon drops they mention really be mighty? As you strain to imagine the musical land of "nineties-derby", by equal parts bewitched and confused by their rambling words, you will wonder, open-mouthed, what is this "texanbar" they tell of?’ Music this epi...

Despite the title of this episode, it seems that the Domino boys DO have an opinion about The Byrds, and some other things too! As well as a lovely song about a man from Derby chasing a horse, other themes include: Let's (wedding) Dance Harry’s Styles / Chalfont St Giles Motionless Germans and Sonic Youths Paranormal 4-track activity Music is provided by Motorcade One, st.qulty, Lazer Guided, and...

Steve and Giles are trying out the concept of "Jazz Podcasting''. Not in the "making a podcast about jazz" way, but in the "improvising on a theme" way. It all works out swimmingly and we have a lovely time. Motifs and licks include: Pale boys in a dark room Steve goes to an Emo gig When Giles left part of his brain in a field A forgotten feature returns Featuring music by Marc-o, The Tidmouth She...

Oh man, they really do ramble on in this one. If you're into listening to two middle-aged men yacking on and on about music you’ve never heard before, then this is the place for you, my friend. Topics include: XTC, rainfall and 4 tracks On the 90s Derby scene x2 Miserable man syndrome Overworking stuff = bad Oh and there's an idea for a new engagement opportunity. Music by Esteban Obando, Stars On...

You might be mistaken in thinking that this podcast could be none more geeky. Well, get ready to be fully nerded out as we embark on what can only be described as a Four Track Cassette special, featuring an actual guest on the podcast! Including music from Esteban Obando, Dusty 4 Track, The Almanacs, and ourselves. Interesting links from the episode have been deposited blithely on the blog here !...

Dear listener, we hope you enjoy this overdue, jam-packed feast of Domino goodness. It's full to the brim with opinionated yammering about the music we love, including Beck, Take That, and many others. Featuring songs by us, Marc-O, and Cable, as well as the usual adverts, poetry, and abuse. Key listening points include… Giles is still a weirdo Funeral folk music Ted Rodgers style lyric analysis C...

"Well, son, a funny thing about regret is that it’s better to regret something you have done than to regret something you haven’t." - Gibby Haynes (b. 1957) No regrets here as we stumble into the new year with an episode featuring part two of the unfathomable third volume of The Very Best of This Are Johnny Domino, along with much Jesus and the Mary Chain content and a therapeutic song from friend...

It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Domino boys are feeling positively festive after receiving good tidings about their musical efforts! Featuring part one of the - inexplicable - third volume of The Very Best of This Are Johnny Domino. As well as tunes by Cato and Frankie Machine. Also… Pixies! Mary Chain! Christmas! Interesting links from the episode have been delivered by a pixelat...

The world may feel dark, cold and dystopian, but the Domino boys are back again to spread a little off-kilter joy into your life. Join them as they… Throw off their mental chains Swear unnecessarily Make unreliable reviews of some things Have a bit of a laugh Includes music by The Deskimoes and Dusty 4 Track as well as some stuff wot we made. Please take a look at the links that we have lovingly p...

Featuring a scary clown, a sexy Six-Music Dad and critiques of toxic masculinity in lyrics. It’s definitely the sort of thing you’ll like, if you like this sort of thing! Consider, if you will… Reactions to Beefheart! Steve's new music choices! Lowbrow opinions about superheroes! The life of Joel! Includes music by I Am Willbraham, Dr Coca-Cola McDonalds and MJ Hibbett as well as selected juvenili...

Good times and good vibes with brothers Giles and Steve. Listen in open-mouthed wonder as they… Listen to happy songs about terrible things Fail to win the monthly PRF Tribute Series (again) Experience drummer envy Wonder what Californians have for tea? Featuring music by Boyscout, Hench, and Tricycle Popstar. Plus poetry, reviews, and health updates. What more could you ever want from a wilfully...

Watch out, Giles is definitely 'on one' in today's episode, and poor old Steve does an excellent job of riding this particular train to Domino town! Listen and find out our thoughts on The Fall and Nick Cave, and how Giles has got over his ‘Mr Brightside’ aversion. Featuring tunes by friends of the show Motorcade One and Simon from The Tidmoth Sheds. As well as the usual mix of obscure gubbins fro...

An intriguing title for an episode, I think you’ll agree. Featuring: Old music and "less old" music Talking about books and movies and stuff Poetry and brotherhood The This Are Johnny Domino podcast - bringing the realness. Vote for This Are Johnny Domino as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards (voting closes 8th September 2025) Related audiovisual material can be enjoyed on our bl...

Giles and Steve discover more tracks from the past, but they don't look back in anger. In fact, some might say that they just roll with it and have a supersonic time. There's an exclusive track from friend of the show Vom Vorton, who has a crush on a drummer. The Electric Sound of Joy ignores Steve's attempt to start a fight, PLUS a brand new Johnny Domino tune! Featuring: Unpopular opinions about...

What kind of egotistical monsters would make 49 episodes of a podcast that is primarily about their own music? What extreme levels of hubris and arrogance would said poseurs exhibit? Well, Giles and Steve are here to answer those questions and many more in episode forty-nine of This Are Johnny Domino. Featuring: Glastonbury TV Burton on Trent recording studio memories Our fan in Italy speaks Billy...

In this episode, the Domino boys save money on therapy as they address issues from their musical past, present, and future. Listen in wonder as they… Rediscover the 'better, younger' band from the 90s Derby scene Enjoy a tribute to the Wedding Present Examine the evidence of a quiet Friday night in Evoke the industrial heritage of their locality Related audiovisual material has been thrown careles...

This week, Steve and Giles are searching out more examples of interpolation and mash-ups from their lo-fi universe. There are sonic contributions from Frankie Machine and Tearzan as well as two more long-lost tunes from the TAJD tape mountain. Sandwiching it all together are all the digressions and brotherly nonsense you could ever need... I warn you now, this episode features, amongst other thing...

Join Steve and Giles as they spend some quality 'brother time' and appreciate more obscure tunes together. There are inspired musical contributions from George Ajjan and I Am Wilbraham, as well as a ‘Best of TAJD’ candidate and the usual gubbins. Including… Minecraft debasement Interpolation clarification Deodorant melodies Elston beats a hasty one… Related audiovisual material is available for yo...

If you're looking for a lighthearted and obscure music podcast, then episode 45 has it all: music, poetry, movies, anagrams and a special report from the Shiiine On Weekender in Skegness. The brothers Woodward have lots to discuss as they review another tune from the 90s Derby Music scene and a new/old track by Simon G. Richardson. It’s a jam-packed episode of the This Are Johnny Domino podcast th...

Giles and Steve scratch their heads and wonder aloud about the future of the podcast. Have they reached the bottom of the barrel? What lies ahead for their self-referential and (hopefully) entertaining musical odyssey? Luckily for everyone involved, after a short period of reflection, they decide to carry on with business as usual. Warning: contains health issues talk and potentially offensive mat...

What to say, what to say… It's another episode… but this one? Well, it’s got a little swagger in its tail. Steve and Giles delve into their juvenilia and pull up a neo-psychedelic gem, then engage in their own engagement opportunity before serving up some musical cuisine from the 90s Derby music scene. It's a pretty crazy ride, are you sure you can handle it? Also includes: New York! Marketing! Cl...

This episode of This Are Johnny Domino swings in a surrealistic, experimental way as Steve and Giles explore more aspects of their musical past, present and future. There are atmospheric vibes from the "miserable" album and a rough-hewn demo inspired by a bunch of fleshy muppets. As well as that, Dr Mark Hibbert and family provide their musings on our shared emotional reality and lived experience…...

C’mon pilgrim, you know we love you! Giles and Steve are back with another episode full of joy and tears, They’ve got lots to talk about in this one! Including the legendary "joke" band Twat’s Garden and 90’s gig partner Misterlee.  Will they choose a song for their Best Of compilation? Have they broken the podcast?  You'll have to listen to find out. Featuring: Going for the marketing d...

Do you want a step-by-step guide on how to write a sure-fire indie dancefloor filler? A bona-fide hit? A tune that captures the zeitgeist? Look elsewhere, my friend. Here at the This Are Johnny Domino podcast we pride ourselves on delivering the finest brotherly ramblings and lo-fi arsing about. But for information on how to write and record a "hit", maybe try doing the opposite of what we did. Bu...

Another “engagement opportunity” is fulfilled as Giles' frankly ridiculous lyrics get knocked into shape and the Wollaton Hacienda story reaches an emotional conclusion. You'll also find out our least favourite word, hear a holiday camp story, and discover a scheme to decrease the number of arseholes. Also: Derby Krautrock shocker! Nerdy Gig Review! Bullseye! Related audiovisual material is availa...