Wayne's Iron Maiden Podcast

Wayne decides to finally release what was recorded a month ago.  There's the usual song analysis with an emphasis on heritage and culture from 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

It's the first UK Number One single for the band and Wayne looks at the chart landscape of late 1990. We also learn which of the three versions of the single Wayne bought at the time. There's yet more on the French trip and find out about Bruce Dickinson's favourite fruit. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive...

Estate agents, chewing gum and a white swan are all subjects that randomly come up this week as we get nearer to the end of the album. There's more French trip info, thoughts about the recent storms from Trevor, and Janick doesn't swear. 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...

Wayne looks at a song about submarines, merchantmen and Davy Jones' locker and seems more impressed about it compared to some recent songs.  Trevor looks to improve his poetry after some negative feedback and revisits the topic of cereals. 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...

Better watch out...there's telephone talk, plenty of 90s nostalgia and Wayne has an idea how to improve part of the song. Trevor talks about the challenges of speaking to girls and recalls a theatre audition from their 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 Kn...

Wayne seems more concerned with listener comments and feedback than the actual song this week. Steve Harris gives thoughts on the state of the pop charts in his diary and Trevor is feeling reflective at this time of year. 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 Knickerboc...

We've had arguably the worst opener and worst title track to date on this album...is this the worst song title? Wayne reminisces about another 'luke warm' song. Trevor avoids the temptation to use wordplay in his poem and talks politics (much to Wayne's annoyance) Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonu...

It's time for the title track on the album and Wayne looks at how it compares to other Maiden title tracks. There are plenty of 90s memories from school dinners to TV adverts and Wayne tries out a new way to emulate Bruce's raspier vocals. Trevor 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...

Wayne looks at the first single from the 90s focusing on the chart performance, artwork and lyrics.  Trevor looks back at the past in other ways...  There's another 'Getting Jiggy With It' as well as some other familiar favourites. 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 P...

The podcast is back for the 1990s era with all the important questions. How will Iron Maiden cope with a new decade and a new guitarist?  How will Wayne cope at a new school? Will the standard of Trevor's poetry improve? There's also the matter of 'Tailgunner' to discuss. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclus...

An escaped criminal, a mysterious new shop and a wonderful festival all occupy the thoughts of Officer Riggs and the children in a new instalment. Can the artwork of the village bobby be a link to the strange incidents in the village? Warning - contains references to crab paste sandwiches Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive...

Five chums enjoy their childhood freedom of going on fun-filled days out before boys in the village start to disappear. Is Old Mrs Stratton behind it all? Join Adrian (and his magical fishing rod) as he goes beyond the real world to a land of ice and snow and gingerbread cottages. Can he solve the mystery before Officer Riggs? *Deluxe edition - includes commentary from Adrian and some listener fee...

Wayne and Trevor reunite after a few months for a catch up before moving on with the 1990s era.  Find out what they've been up to, some thoughts on Senjutsu and a summary of the 1980s. 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 album as a whole and how it compares with previous albums. Trevor seems to be handling change well and reveals some male grooming tips.  Steve Harris reflects on 1988 in his diary, Adrian has a new chapter and Dennis is Dennis.  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...

It's the end of an era,  The last song from the 1980s and Wayne seems unsure if the podcast will die young but Trevor wants his poetry to live forever.  Dennis Stratton talks about biscuits and muppets. 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 third single from the album and reveals an experience he had when going to see a clairvoyant as a teenager. Elsewhere, Trevor gets a nasty shock and will Janick climb the beanstalk? 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

Dreams, predictions and probability...Wayne reflects on an underrated song and reacts to several online comments about it. Trevor adds a confused take on things and Adrian returns with a new chapter. 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

It's the title track and the second longest song to date! Wayne talks about special powers and the atmosphere of the song.  Trevor has a new idea for a feature on the show and we revisit the themes of Skeletor and the  school sports day. 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 a...

Another UK Top 10 single to mull over and Wayne has more issues with the photos on the back of the sleeve. There's reference to a famous TV appearance in Steve Harris' Diary and Trevor tries a new form of poetry. 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 Knickerbo...

This successful single gave Wayne great pleasure when at school but how does he feel now? The song formerly known as 'On The Wings Of Eagles' has links to Monty Python and Mr Men books and we hear a fair bit of singing on the episode from different people.   Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray...

Wayne looks at the odd structure and rhymes and wonders why this was chosen as a live single.  Trevor doesn't appear to have a Eurovision hangover and offers more perspective and surreal poetry.  More importantly, we also find out whether Janick climbs the beanstalk or has a lunch of crab paste sandwiches...   Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the di...

It's the first song on the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album and Wayne tries to recreate the iconic intro to the song in different ways.  Trevor wonders if this is the best opener from the 1980s albums and there are the usual random-but-somehow-relevant memories from their past to add colour to the commentary. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the d...

The usual end-of-series shenanigans with Wayne's summary and Top 3 songs on the album.  Adrian continues his book reading and after his absence will we find out what Trevor thinks of Sea of Madness? 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

What links Steve Harris and Alexander the Great?  Wayne has some answers and looks at the similarities in their lives. The episode also features Maths, Biology, and Geography as well as History but it's not like a trip back to school. There's an update from Adrian's children's book and Trevor has some additional wisdom and insight. Support the show  There are now new membership...

Wayne looks at the shortest song on the album, pronunciation, and imagines how it might have gone down live. Trevor has a theory about why we might experience deja vu.     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