Trimming The Musical Fat

What ‘old’ songs became uber-famous after being used in popular movies? Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul get together to pick 10 of their favourites & share a few facts about them. So, look out for classic tracks from the likes of Ghost, Pulp Fiction, Donnie Darko, Top Gun & Sleeping With The Enemy. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymea...

Hi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

It’s the penultimate episode of our Bruce Springsteen side-series as we take a look at The Boss’s albums from 1975 to 1987 to create the ultimate under 50-minute Bruce singles collection from that period. How do you follow the biggest album of your career? You go against the grain and record an album almost solely by yourself focussing on relationship struggles. That album is ‘Tunnel of Love’ (198...

‘Spit Out The Bone’ & open your ears 👂 🦴 We’re back for another episode of fine album trimming ✂️ Today, we take on the tenth studio album by metal Gods Metallica - ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ 🤟 A double album from 2016 💿 💿 An album regarded by podcast co-host Stephen, and guest Bryan Borthwick, as their finest in over 25 years…but too long 🕰️ 🗓️ Which tracks will make the under 50 minute si...

Finally, the last episode of the podcast we recorded whilst travelling around Scotland on the North Coast 500 route earlier this year. In it, we discuss getting to the top of mainland UK, nearly being stranded, and what our trip highlights are. Let’s not forget the music! We also share our final 3 songs by Scottish artists we believe are great! Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by b...

“Glory days, well they'll pass you by”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank eac...

It’s finally here! The last (?) ever Beatles song. It’s called ‘Now and Then’, and it was released yesterday (2nd Nov, 2023). Beatles fans Paul & Stephen had to get together to discuss this exciting event. So, here they are! What do they think of ‘Now and Then’? Is it better than John Lennon’s original demo? How does it compare to ‘Free as a Bird’ and ‘Real Love’? Would they like these songs to be...

R.E.M. are releasing their final 4 studio albums on vinyl before Christmas 2023 (Reveal (2001), Around the Sun (2004), Accelerate (2008), and Collapse into Now (2011)). So, after placing his pre-order, podcast co-host (and REM fan) Stephen thought it was time to go solo and revisit the albums with the following scenario: What if the band’s record label (Warner Bros) wanted a 21st Century REM best-...

“Mister state trooper, please don't stop me”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and ra...

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in August 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC: Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul were delighted to be joined by their Dad Martin for a lively discussion on the Beatles' 1967 masterpiece - ' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'; Martin's all time favorite album. Stephen & Paul listen as Martin recounts his experiences from the time of the album's...

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in July 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Join hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson for a discussion about one of their favourite albums - Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack. The guys pick their favourite song from it and decide which track they would remove as their least favourite. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & S...

“I swear I'll drive all night again just to buy you some shoes”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as t...

“Badlaaaaaaands!” Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create th...

“Can I Get It”? Yes you can! You read it right. We’re doing a 21st century album! And the album in sight of our scissors is the fourth album from singing sensation Adele - 2021’s ‘30’. Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘30’? Easy on Me? Love is a Game? Oh My God? Listen now to find out. Paul & Stephen also find time to critique the album, share ‘30’ facts, te...

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in June 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Slippery When Wet was Bon Jovi’s breakthrough album & one of the biggest sellers of the 1980s. Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson revisit the album and choose both their favourite & least favourite songs from it. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffe...

It’s day 4 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with a ‘merry’ Stephen & Ross, and a flatulent Paul in Thurso as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a legendary 80s pop duo, a nineties alternative rock band & a pop rock group formed in Glasgow in the 1980s. Marvel at Ross trying to say “ Don’t Come Back To...

You were expecting our Bruce Springsteen ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ pod today but we’ve had to delay its release by a week. Instead, check out this recut, remastered & embellished version of a previously released Patreon exclusive pod (from May 2022) - Guns N’Roses’ ‘Appetite For Destruction’ (1987). “TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always  a song on a classic album that you don't ra...

One of our most requested episodes ever is for Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ (1974) double album. So finally, here it is! Regarded by many Genesis fans as the band’s most audacious and greatest work, Lamb is a challenging 95 minute listen (the band’s longest studio record). A concept album following the fictional character of Rael, it was the last Genesis album to feature original lead...

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive and was released April 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always  a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join host Stephen Nicholson and guests Bryan Borthwick & Ross Braidwood for a trip back to 1991 and U2's classic album 'Achtung Baby'. The group discuss their love for the album, their favourite trac...

It’s day 3 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with Stephen, Paul & Ross in Lochinver as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a 60s folk singer, electronic music duo & a Noughties alternative rock group. Come back next month for a drunken Day 4. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Ste...

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in March 2022 ** Ultimate Classic Rock wrote a great article on the most underrated R.E.M. tracks by picking one song from each release by the band. Stephen guides you through the article with song clips & his own thoughts on them. What songs does he agree with UCR on? Listen now to find out! Original article link - https://ultimateclassi...

Bruuuuuuuuce! Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ul...

Regarded by many R.E.M. fans as their greatest album, ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ (1996) is a unique entry in the band’s canon. Recorded predominately at sound-checks on their mammoth ‘Monster’ tour, the album was a worldwide number one (although not in the US) & was the band’s first release after signing a then record-breaking album deal with Warner Bros. However, it was the band’s last release to...

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Did you know that Donna Summer worked with famed James Bond & Oscar winning film composer John Barry? We didn’t either!!! So join us as we listen to and give our thoughts on the brilliant disco classic ‘Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)’. A 1977 collaboration by Summer & Barry which went top 5 in the UK singles chart and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Marvel at Summ...

TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: “When the musics over, turn off the lights…“ The Doors’ sophomore album, 1967’s ‘Strange Days’, was overshadowed by the continued success of their self-titled debut album which was released earlier that year. Unfairly so say podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson. Containing ‘Love Me Two Times’, ‘People Are Strange’ and ‘When The Music’s Over’, it is an undoubted classic....