WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

SIDE A: This nation needs saving and there's only one group that is up to the task (i.e., The Fall). Join Gavin and Steve on a fun dissection of The Fall's 1985 LP, This Nation's Saving Grace. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything...

PATREON BONUS EP [Teaser]: New Slates? Old Slates? Old-new Slates? Let's get into it! A couple of male slags (Gavin and Steve) dissect the new archival release of live Slates tracks, chosen by the Slates-era Fall lineup. This compilation of new renditions causes these Fall-heads to slate themselves, as usual. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including b...

We're back at BBC studios for a rambling listen-along where Gavin and Steve attempt to pitch and cast the John Peel bio film. Additionally, the lads discuss Chicagoan and record producer (no, engineer!) Steve Albini, which is strange because this episode was recorded almost exactly one week before his untimely passing (*Editor's note: We were also in the process of scheduling him to be a g...

Onward to SIDE B!: Gavin and Steve get into the Call For Escape Route 12" + 7". Bring cash, mates! Are you missing an episode? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow WATF Pod on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube ⁠ Produced...

Gavin and Steve wipe the stupid smiles off their faces and head back to the local record shop for some fresh cuts from 1984. Singles included in this carrier bag: Oh! Brother 7" (+ 12" single mix), c.r.e.e.p. 7" (+ 12" single mix), and Call For Escape Route 12"+7" (SIDE B). Bring cash, mates! Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! In...

Gavin and Steve have the pleasure of chatting with the great Una Baines about her work in The Fall, Blue Orchids, The Fates, and currently, Poppycock. We also discuss working with Nico and Mark's 'psychic abilities'. Enjoy! Intro Track: The Fates - Holy Hymn Outro Track: Poppycock - Lizard Man Lizard Man (Music Video): https://rb.gy/iire40 Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod...

Let's flip it! On to SIDE B: In celebration of Una Baines, Gavin and Steve shine up this lost gem from her group The Fates. Although it was their sole release, it still shines brightly to this day. Let's look towards the moon and drink it in. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs wit...

In celebration of Una Baines, Gavin and Steve shine up this lost gem from her group The Fates. Although it was their sole release, it still shines brightly to this day. Let's look towards the moon and drink it in. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discu...

SIDE B - Let's flip it over and journey onward into the sunny depths of The Fall's 1984 LP, Wonderful and Frightening World of... Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow WATF Pod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook...

SIDE A - Ride at your own risk! Gavin and Steve get debased as they visit Fall World in 1984. Strap in because this is going to be a ride you won't soon forget. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow WATF Pod on:...

For this month's interrogation, Gavin and Steve have fun chat with one of the leading Fall experts and researchers, Dannyno. Dan gives us some insight into his own personal history and perceptions of The Fall over their long tenure. Enjoy! Some selected pieces of Dan's research:   The Annotated Fall Analysis of the various iterations of the artwork for Ersatz GB Uncovering Oh! Brother'...

We close out 1983 with a visit to our pal Mr. John Peel's studio to take in the sounds of the Fall as they explore Perverted by Language tracks as well as give us a taste of what's to come. This is their last JP session for a year and half so it must be a great one (and it is)! Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall con...

SIDE B: Let's flip it over and finish strong! Further perversion awaits Gavin and Steve on the Fall's 1983 LP. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow WATF Pod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube  Produced...

SIDE A: Gavin and Steve are once again ready to go deep into a Fall full-length, this time its 1983's Perverted by Language. Cover your mouths and open your ears, you sickos. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-related.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follo...

PATREON EPISODE TEASER... Don't be a 'cuckoo', join us on Patreon and continue the hang! Gavin and Steve ring the doorbell at the House of All and are lucky enough to be invited in to listen to the new album, Continuum (2024), out now on Tiny Global Productions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on PATREON to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Ga...

We're back on The Fall track! Gavin and Steve head to the record shop to grab the latest Fall singles from 1983 as the prepare themselves to be (fully) Perverted by Language. Singles included in this carrier bag: The Man Whose Head Expanded, Kicker Conspiracy, & Marquis Cha-Cha. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall co...

The one and only Martin Bramah joins Gavin and Steve for a generous chat about all things Fall, Blue Orchids, and House of All. We couldn't ask for a better first guest, and perfect way to wrap up 'Blue Orchids Week'. We also get some great insights into the new House of All album, Continuum (2024), out April 2nd on Tiny Global Productions. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod...

SIDE A. Gavin and Steve continue they're side excursion into the world of Blue Orchids by jumping 40 years past the debut album to catch up with the modern-day incarnation of the band and their recent release, Magpie Heights (2023). *For Side-B: ⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they di...

Bonus listen-along hangout session with Gavin and Steve today as the tune their dials to the John Peel show to catch the Blue Orchids sessions from 1980 and 1982. Head or 'no head', it's going to be a good year. Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they...

Welcome to Blue Orchids Week: Gavin and Steve are excited to follow Martin Bramah and Una Baines into their post-Fall project, Blue Orchids. Their debut album The Greatest Hit (Money Mountain) (1982) is mounted with great enthusiasm! Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Ste...

Gavin and Steve once again journey back to New Zealand, but this time they catch up with The Fall during the recording of their proper live album, In A Hole (1983), for Flying Nun records. ---- Are you missing an episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as they discuss everything Fall-relat...

Enter an alternate reality: It's 1980 and MES has sacked the entire to band in Manchester, while at the same time in London Mick Jagger has left the Rolling Stones to pursue his acting career. A strange but perfect-storm has formed that allows MES to take over the reins as front man of the Stones.... and they go on to record 'Grotesque Rescue'. MES's B-Day Week continues with this...

It's MES's birthday so let's explore one of his favorite things, as well as honoring two legendary frontmen simultaneously. In this celebratory episode Gavin and Steve dive into the album Mark said 'saved his life', Can's 1971 album Tago Mago. Fittingly, we discuss the recent loss of Damo Suzuki and the connections between the two late, great lead singers. Strap in and blas...

For Fall-heads only:This special episode is accompanied by a newly remastered recording of a live tape from The Fall's Wellington, New Zealand show on August 19, 1982. This has become one of Gavin and Steve's favorite live recordings and performances from the band is this era, so join us down under and turn it up proper! A listen-along with with your hosts that goes deep into the Fall-dyna...

*Teaser: Patreon-only Bonus Episode* As we transition from 1981 to 1982, Gavin & Steve head back to the local record shop to pick up latest Fall singles and swipe that stupid smirk off the record shop clerk's face. Are you missing an episode? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join WATF Pod on Patreon to get them all! Including bonus episodes, rare Fall content, merch, and exclusive hangs with Gavin & Steve as the...