WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

Enter the playground that is 2001's Are You Are Missing Winner. Luck is in our favor as we dive into this (possibly) misunderstood album. Let's get to the bottom, or what we think is the bottom. Enjoy SIDE A! 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:   Ful...

To wrap up our 100+ episode celebration, we're going on a true side-journey. This time we're not including any connections to Fall members, just Fall tracks... We're talking about Sonic Youth's 1988 Peel Session which is comprised completely of Fall covers. Bonus journey: Pixies cover The Fall. Harley's 'He Pep!'/'You Pep!' cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Side B of the lads turned look-back bores, journey into the past. Although tears (and blood) will be shed, there's nothing to be ashamed of here. Just singular gems, from a singular band. Jump on Patreon to join us, 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 ⁠ WA...

100+ episodes deserves 100+ pints, and a special interrogation. So let's get it. We spend a most enjoyable hour talking to Paul Hanley about all things Fall and House of All. Let the Fall/All heads roll! 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...

Fall heads united. "You can't afford or avoid Mark E. Smith." Join us and the other lads as we go deep into our favourite Fall covers. Go listen to the F.a.l.l.o.u.t.p.o.d.c.a.s.t. , 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 &a...

[Patreon Preview:] Second part of a two-part series on MES side-projects and collaborations. The early 2000's were a hell of a time... especially when MES is on board. Let dive into these interesting and bizarre one-off collaborations. 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...

Don't stare too long into that Ketamine Sun because SIDE B of Unutterable (2000) has arrived, along with the caterer, and we're ready for more (i.e., Pumpkin Soup and Mashed Potatoes). 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...

Let's get back on The Fall track. YK2 has hit but "What's a computer?... I had a sinclair back in 1983"... Who would have thought, a great album leads to a great dissection. The Fall's 2000 full-length is something to be reckoned with. 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 explor...

PATREON UNLOCKED EP: Join the lads for a surprisingly fun side-journey into the world of Elastica. Lots of Fall-related talk, as expected, while featuring MES performing on vocals and multiple Fall references abound. Come on, mate! Are you searching for the (next 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...

[Patreon Ep. Preview:] The post-nearly man is nearly there, as Mark E. Smith's second solo album comes into the fold. The lads had such a blast exploring the first one, this second outing should be no different. This latest Patreon side-journey commences with 2002's Pander! Panda! Panzer! Fully transcribed lyrics (the best we could) can be downloaded for free on WATF PATREON . Are you sear...

For this month's interrogation, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Rogers. Identified in almost every Fall-related press article as the "classically trained" musician, we get some fun insights from his role as both a musician and a producer in the band. He was also kind enough to provide us with some photos and other Fall items from his archive, which we will be sharing over the next...

In this first part of a two-part series, we explore Mark E. Smith's side-projects and collaborations in the 1990s. The variety in style and quality is outstanding, and as always, extremely interesting. Onward! 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:...

SIDE B of The Fall's 20th LP starts to find its groove as it delves deeper into concept album territory. Let's find out what this Marshal, or Marshall is all about. Join us. 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!)...

We've got the blindness... the lads are heading into this album without listening to it ever before. Should be a fun way to head out of 1990's, and for that case, the 1900's. Let's get into SIDE A of The Fall's 20th album, The Marshall Suite (1999). 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-re...

[Patreon Unlocked:] If you're in for SIDE B of MES curated mixtape, you're in for a treat. This is some weird shit, we get some classic cuts but also some extremely disturbing picks are intentionally chosen to wind us up. Surprising! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if yo...

Want to hear a demo of Bonkers in Phoenix? You don't have to ask twice, mate. That alternate-reality of a song and a bunch more rarities and demos from The Fall, spanning from 1981-2022. We go into a technical dissection of the MES word delivery style and fortitude. Usually a Pareon side-excursion but we're doing it all here, for you! Come on mate. You may be missing out on more great Fall...

[PATREON PREVIEW:] Who wants to get weird with us? Let's dive into MES's first solo outing. A collage of sound and words that is essential for only true Fall-heads ("Don't call us Fall-heads!"). Experience what Mark E. Smith, the sound artist, would concoct without a band like The Fall at the helm. Not for all, but definitely for us! [Intro: Vauxhall Corsa ad featuring The Fall] Are you searching...

This month, you're in for a fun interrogation... want to get the inside scoop about the art that is the Levitate LP (1998)? Well, you're in luck, mate, because we have the privilege of spending an hour with Fall guitarist and visual artist Tommy Crooks. Join us for a fun and insightful chat! Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be...

Will the lads find a copy of The Larger Than Average Armpits' LP? Also discussed is Side B of the excellent Levitate (1998). Are you searching for the (next 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 us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:   Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes,...

Why elevate, when you can Levitate? (so much less work!) And that's exactly what we get from The Fall in 1997. This big-top attraction is not for all, but it's definitely for these lads. Join us for one of the most enthralling albums of this era, LEVITATE. Link to the discussed Loaded (1997) MES interview: https://pantograph-punch.com/posts/the-greatest-fall-interview-ever Are you searchin...

[PATREON PREVIEW:] MES has always had a contentious relationship with the Glastonbury festival. But 10 years ago, The Fall were invited, and they definitely showed up. To celebrate The Fall's 2015 performance, the lads sit down for a bonus watch-along of this high tension set. Grab a couple packs of Spangles because this is a popcorn double-feature that is not to be missed. Are you searching f...

It's a fantastic life when you've got new, great music spinnin' in your car. So let's hit the road for our bi-annual road trip across our favourite albums of the year (so far). Bring the snacks. Are you searching for the (next 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 us on ⁠ WATF PAT...

Patreon Ep. Preview: Join the lads for a surprisingly fun side-journey into the world of Elastica. Lots of Fall-related talk, as expected, while featuring MES performing on vocals and multiple Fall references abound. Come on, mate! Are you searching for the (next 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...

WARNING: For true Fall-heads... Steve Hanley transition (out) episode. Join us for some highly critical but, as always, Fall-endearing discussions about these flabbergastingly un-Fall-like performances. Full episode on PATREON, mate. Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah?  You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if yo...

The lads get to the bottom, the very bottom of this Side B of The Fall's valuable entry into the catalogue, The Light User Syndrome. Weird tracks are assessed with force. Who is your MES 'man'? Are you searching for the (next 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 us on ⁠ WATF PATREON:...