Wayne's Iron Maiden Podcast

It's the final episode! Wayne and Trevor look at the standards of schoolboy lyrics and Dennis Stratton eats some Maltesers. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Wayne and Trevor reflect on an album seen as a return to form for the band.  There's also YouTube comments, jigsaw action, and some Disco. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

The love-hate relationship of Wayne and Trevor possibly reaches a new low.  Naturally there's talk about Marmite, ear wax removal, and Adrian rushes out a chapter for his children's book. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

The sci-fi theme leads to discussion about AI and David Bowie.  Paul Di'anno shows up unannounced and Trevor concentrates on the ladies. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Beans on toast, 90s alcoholic drinks, and a festive reprise.  Wayne has a wander through all the relevant places as we approach the end of the Brave New World album. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Lollipop ladies, board games, tongue twisters, and who sent Wayne a Valentine's card?  Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Wayne recalls the nightmares of last week as well as looking at the dream themes in this song.  Pterodactyl Mark and Trevor ponder some important questions, and Time Travelling Paul Di'anno reveals a lesser-known Iron Maiden fact.  Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pud...

Wayne arrives at the midway point of the album taking in traditional toys. some Motown, and there's a mission for Pterodactyl Mark.  Trevor goes swimming. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Wayne and Trevor take time for reflection and walk through the gardens of their lives to reveal a mixed landscape.  We also learn about Steve Harris' snack and TV habits in 2000. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

*Please note - this is not a literary analysis podcast to assist with GCSE revision despite the pretentious references from Trevor* PS - There's no comedy either - it's a podcast about Iron Maiden!  It's the first title track from the current version of the band and it's a jolly good one.   Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the differe...

Wayne gets a visit from a navigator from another dimension and there's a new character in Adrian's children's book.  Naturally there's a bit of song analysis here, along with retro cartoons, food and a poem from Trevor that may spook you out for many reasons... Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus c...

Bonus series thanks to YOU and your pie generosity! A strong opener and single to analyse but Wayne seems to want to get his teeth into other things as there are food references galore.  There's also probably too much time spent analysing one particular scene in The Wicker Man film  Find out what thoughts are in Steve Harris' Diary and, just like the band at the time, there's a retu...

Wayne talks about his experience at two recent Iron Maiden gigs in Manchester and Birmingham! Trevor went to one of them and joins for a reflection on the setlist, Top 3 moments, and the usual chatter!  We also learn about how Steve Harris is assessing the tour so far... Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fr...

It's 1998 and Wayne takes a look at the Virtual XI album and the importance of tech in this era.  We also learn about a change in how the band approached the first two songs in the Blaze era albums; Neopolitan ice cream; and an unusual anecdote involving Iron Maiden and Bradford.   Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive b...

It's the last song on the album and time to ask 'How are you, friends?'  Janick seems a bit annoyed however as he is reminded of something from his past! Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Winding down the album and Wayne has several issues with this song, including the title, lyrics, sound, and especially the ending.  Trevor reads another poem about food and considers the forthcoming tour - NO SPOILERS!  Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocke...

Wayne looks at education vs experience and reflects on his own experiences at school and in the workplace.   Dennis Stratton is apologetic about recent events but is Trevor? Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Telescopes, time travel and plenty of confusion for Wayne this week. There's also a message from Dennis Stratton which reveals something truly shocking and creates a collision course between Wayne and Trevor! Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glor...

Wayne gets a Scottish perspective on the song and a listener comment once again makes him Look For The Truth. We learn how one of the lyrics for this song came about from a chat in the studio and Trevor writes a poem about a lovely day out! Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and...

At last, Wayne reveals what job he was doing in 1998!  He also thinks of something that might improve the chorus of this song. Dennis gets back in touch and we find out which Iron Maiden song would be Leyton Orient with Trevor's new ranking system. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Fi...

It's time for some 'organ' and 'brass' as Wayne looks at the infamous second track on the album.  Repetition, a trip to Wales, another brief singles chart rundown, repetition, Blaze talks CGI, Janick talks dance, and Trevor tries an epic poem.  Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray...

The Virtual XI era begins and this is a decent start to the album. The song may be short but there's plenty of time spent talking about fashion, football, and cartoons, Time Travelling Paul Di'anno receives some sad news. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding...

In between albums, Wayne looks at the Virus single (and video). There's a bit of Easter chat, and the return of Trevor's alter-ego. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Wayne looks at the 1995 album and looks at reviews, rankings, and Roman numerals.  Pterodactyl Mark is called on to do some additional research, and Trevor tells us his Top 3 songs. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudding Knickerbocker Glory

Another first for WIMP as Wayne looks at two songs on one episode!  Continuing on the bonus tracks from the X Factor period we get some familiar sounds ands themes, extra news from the week, and Pterodactyl Mark is given an assignment. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extra Filling Pie and Pudd...