Wayne's Iron Maiden Podcast

The One With...the enclosed tercets. Learn about the second single from the Somewhere in Time album, featuring new observations about the promo video and old holiday purchases.   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

Find out why this song was only played live once and how it reminds Wayne of some other songs.  Wayne also talks about his own running experience and a loved-up Trevor reveals his favourite school sports day event. 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 Glo...

Can Heaven wait?  Wayne asks the usual important life and music questions and provides analysis on intros, synth sounds and backing vocals.  There's a welcome return for Adrian's book reading and Trevor is back! 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...

It may not be a surprise to hear that Wayne has issues... but there are a few different ones to deal with in this episode.  There are eagles and doves in the lyrics but no nuthatches this week.   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 gets philosophical over the first single from the 'Somewhere in Time' album and has a picnic with Time Travelling Paul Di'anno.  He also looks at the lyrics, chart position, artwork and tries some whistling.  Trevor seems to be testing his patience... Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: F...

New series and a new album about 'time' so naturally Time Traveling Paul Di'anno is back with us.  Wayne tries to explain guitar synths and Trevor has some new ideas but also brings up some familiar themes. 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...

Bumper end of series episode sees Wayne reflect on the songs, artwork and album as a whole.  There's a special cassette from the archives provided by Time Travelling Paul Di'anno, and there's the usual Top 3 songs and additional insight 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 Bent...

Wayne summarises the epic song and poem and somehow gets football stickers and pies into the mix.  There's more from Adrian's book and is the pressure getting to 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 title track of the album and Wayne looks at the lyrics and some of the effects in the song.  Adrian continues reading from his children's book and Trevor reveals his skills in advertising. 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 lyrics and themes of the song and anyone who disagrees with him can 'eat the worm'!  Adrian Smith is back with more from his children's book and Trevor is getting ready for Pancake 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 and Pudding Knickerbocke...

Wayne looks at vocal range, speculates on Steve Harris' duelling experience, and identifies  some parts that seem similar to previous songs.  Trevor and Uncle Steve have a poetry duel but who will emerge victorious? 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 Knickerbock...

Swords, dragons and guitar lessons from Adrian Smith... this is an episode that should be 'forgot by no one'.  Trevor talks romance and there's the usual mix of oddly relevant 80s things, like a certain cartoon series that featured this song. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content: Fray Bentos Extr...

Wayne looks at the strange looking words in the title and finds out what has made listeners of the show 'losfer words'.  Trevor remembers a special trip to a restaurant and Nicko has an encounter with a drum machine. 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 Knick...

Wayne shares his thoughts on power, corruption and belly buttons.  As the first single from the Powerslave album, there's also a video and a Derek Riggs sleeve to examine.  Poetry and additional insight 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 Knickerboc...

The first song on the Powerslave album brings back memories of a school trip to the Lake District.  Wayne also reveals some special new dance moves for the song that you can try at home.  Trevor talks about cub scout badges and how Birmingham was affected by bombers in WWII.  We also hear about some of Nicko's antics in the 1984 version of Steve Harris' Diary. Support the show  There are...

Originally released in June 2020 but only available to Fray Bentos level listeners (on ko-fi), Wayne is now making this public as a special treat to start 2021.  There's comment on stage outfits, song choices and he's watching Paul Di'anno closely to see if there is any evidence of time travel. Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out the differen...

Make yourself a pie island and settle down to hear this special compilation episode looking at pandemic life through the eyes of Dennis Stratton.  Rediscover the dangers of online dating, drunken eBay purchases and some of his thoughts on the early days of Iron Maiden.  Features an exciting new theme tune from Wayne (and Trevor). Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! C...

Join Wayne and Trevor for a bumper festive episode featuring chat, guests, music and special performances from the Stechford Male Voice Choir.  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 1983 album as a whole, giving his views on the songs and artwork.  Trevor seems more excited about the Christmas special but still provides his Top 3 for the 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

Another epic album closer for Wayne to assess.  There are odd lyrics, odd notes and odd 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 Knickerbocker Glory

Goths and Hare Krishnas feature in Wayne's latest episode along with the expected topics of lyrics, samurai and a guitar part that seems a bit familiar... 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 tries to reflect on the positives and recalls how he adapted the lyrics for a fire safety message which had mixed results.  Trevor also digs into the past to get inspiration for his poem. 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 shares his thoughts and memories of this song and mentions art lessons and school swimming trips.  Dennis Stratton is back but he seems annoyed at a few things.  There are also a couple of unfortunate events from August 1983 mentioned in Steve Harris' Diary so can Trevor provide the show with some positivity? Support the show  There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi! Check out t...

Wayne tackles a very popular song and reflects on this and other war-themed songs of the period.  Steve Harris' trousers come up again thanks to the video for the single and  Trevor explains a Tennyson link with Birmingham. 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 Kni...

Find out why Wayne isn't a fan of this song, with added trivia about his childhood footwear collection and the rules of porridge eating.  Dave Murray has got a reason to be happy though and what did Steve Harris spend his bet winnings on? 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...