WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

We drop into a long and fun dissection of Side A of Your Future Our Clutter (2010), where The Fall double down on density, repetition, and sheer sonic force. This is a heavier, more hypnotic take on the late-era lineup, riffs grind, rhythms lock into stubborn loops, and Mark E. Smith cuts through with some of his most commanding performances. We dig into how this opening stretch builds a thick, al...

Live from Manchester, the lads sit down with The Fall's most frequent producer, and no doubt, one of our favorites, Mr. Grant Showbiz. In celebration of 50 years of The Fall, this first-ever live interrogation was recorded on stage at Band on The Wall for the Futures and Pasts festival. We could not have asked for better company as the sold out crowd of 5,000 Fall fans were definitely not wron...

Time to ride. The lads pick out their favorite albums from the last 6 months. What are your choice cuts of 2026 (so far)? Let us know, and be appreciated. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-...

Flipping to Side B, Imperial Wax Solvent digs in even deeper, groovier, stranger, and full of those sideways turns The Fall make feel effortless. The rhythms tighten, the textures thicken, and Smith’s voice cuts through it all with that unmistakable mix of command and chaos. We unpack the back half’s hidden gems and off-kilter hooks, tracing how this album cements itself as a late-career high poin...

Bonus episode: For this off-the-cuff interrogation, we get a phone call from the national/international treasure known as Funky Si. Recorded before the release of the latest House of All album, we apologize for the sketchy audio, but it's a worthy listen for the stories and the personality that contains one of our favorite drummers of all time! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are yo...

Steve Albini left this planet 2 years ago, and we recorded an episode (back in 2024; unreleased) covering his last release with Shellac, as well as The Fall's influence on his own music. He may or may not have been in collusion with Virgin trains, but enjoy this mini side-journey!

We drop into Side A of Imperial Wax Solvent (2008), where The Fall sound newly recharged, lean, locked-in, and firing on all cylinders. This lineup hits with precision and punch, channeling Mark E. Smith’s relentless vision into something sharp, immediate, and surprisingly accessible without losing any of the band’s edge. We break down how this era reshapes The Fall’s late-period identity into one...

[Side B Trailer / Full Episode on Patreon:] Our new series, Random Record Club, continues our inaugural journey into SIDE B of the Country Teasers' first slab: Pastoral-- not Rustic' (1995). Join the club. Get initiated: https://patreon.com/wearethefallpod

We're starting a new tradition on this 'Grammephone Friday'... the lads will be diving into a new series called Random Record Club: 'They are Appreciated!' (Season 2 of WATF), where they interrogate non-Fall albums that usually have some sort of Fall-connection. This first installment features the Country Teaser's first album 'Pastoral-- not Rustic' (1995). Frontman...

Next week, we're starting a new tradition on 'Grammephone Friday'... the lads will be diving into a new series called Random Record Club: 'They are Appreciated!' (Season 2 of WATF), where they interrogate non-Fall albums that usually have some sort of Fall-connection. This first installment features the Country Teaser's first album 'Pastoral-- not Rustic' (1995). Fr...

Practice the realness. We were looking forward to spending time with The Dudes, and it did not disappoint. Join us for the interrogation of the American Fall lineup as we discuss joining the group, Reformation Post TLC, and a bunch of other fun Fall stories. Cheers to Rob and Tim for a great trip. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be miss...

We got the fever, and the only cure is more MES insults and Systematic Abuse. We love stability, but Reformation is key, especially when it comes to The Fall. SIDE B is now! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!)...

Patreon Side-journey: This is what we get up to on the Patreon episodes and this is not to be skipped in the Fall/MES-related ecosystem. Join us for a deep delve into MES's collaboration with Mouse on Mars, 2007's VON SÜDENFED - TROMATIC REFLEXXIONS. Let's start rolling. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more...

Reformation Post TLC SIDE A, mate. SIDE B is available on Patreon now. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and early acce...

It's SIDE B of Fall Heads Roll, mate. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and early access to all episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠...

It's SIDE A of Fall Heads Roll, mate. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fall-member side projects, and early access to all episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠...

Can you hear the cogs flow? SIDE B of The Real New Fall LP (Formerly Country on the Click) is the real deal. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excursions into Fal...

What more is there to say? (Apparently a lot) The cogs are lubricated and the output is top tier Fall. SIDE A of this 2003 classic from the group, is NOW! Mountain Energi Home-Demo by Dave Milner: https://hippriestess.tumblr.com/post/60830509220/ex-fall-drummer-dave-milner-posted-this-to-his Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing ou...

[Preview of Patreon Bonus Ep:] Don't miss out on this very underappreciated mate-project. We have a great ramble through this very dense collection from Ed Blaney and Mark E. Smith. There's never something to be missed when MES is laying down solid headscratchers. Let's go! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on m...

For this month's interrogation, we're joined by fellow Fall fanatic, Henry Rollins. If you've ever experienced any of Henry's written or spoken works, you know his thoughtfulness makes for a top-tier guest. Topics include: The Fall's relationship with record labels, MES's relationship with the band, Henry's interactions with Mark, Fall listening habits, and a variety of other great insights relate...

The group sound reinvigorated as they return to Maida Vale Studio in 2004. We wrap up SIDE B with the final Peel session (#24) from The Mighty Fall.

A full retrospective of the most featured and most consistently great group to perform multiple Peel Sessions, THE FALL. Join us for a final go-around with the group as they provide us with two solid final sets for the BBC (Sessions 23 and 24; 2003-2004). Also included in the final celebration is a personal gift of a couple Fall songs on a one-off acetate that only John Peel owns, in honor of his...

Jump in the tour van and let's roll through some of our favorite albums of 2025. If you like what you hear, support your favourite artists. Picks include: Exek, Lifeguard, Jonah Parzen-Johnson, Lau Nau, Jim E. Brown , Cate Le Bon, Eggy, Monde UFO, Possible Humans, Joyeria, Just Mustard, and Ghost Woman.

[Patreon Preview:] We're down on the carpet and fiending for any morsels of Fall residue, especially if it's in the form of Steve Hanley bass riffs. Luckily, this side-journey is filled with multiple Fall members. The Fall flood is a'coming, so get aboard the ARK and 'get saved' by this album that will surely sell out your brain! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are y...

The wild sounds don't relent on SIDE B of 2001's Are You Are Missing Winner. So let's continue the fun, mates. Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes, side excur...