Bitter Sweet & Twisted Records Podcast

Brand Spanking New Listener Q&A!

July 03, 2023 18:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Bobbie and Vince finally return with a new Bitter, Sweet & Twisted Records listener Q&A episode. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #19 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25sqtad8y3L9megyx706cB?si=b769b9efd226402f

From Urban Dogs To Motley Crue And Alica Keys

February 27, 2023 00:52 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Bobbie and Vince are back with their first episode of 2023! You thought that their podcast was finished, and most probably so did they. This brand spanking new episode #18 proves both of you wrong. For some time Vince has been working on explaining how many bands are "inbred", meaning that musicians move from one band to another band more than you think. When Bobbie saw his research, she said that there was no way that Vince could connect over 80 bands in under an hour. Taking that as a chal...

Record Road Trip 2022

September 13, 2022 23:33 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Last year Bobbie and Vince had a 2 part Record Road Trip special, and some of you loved it... others not so much. Having not learned any sort of lesson, they're back with Record Road Trip 2022! Sit back and check out the fat stack of vinyl that they bought while in Vermont. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #17 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fvXh6d9sN6GL3iPL6XlNp

Seven Inches In Heaven

August 16, 2022 20:42 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Bobbie is back! Listen as she and Vince discuss various 7" singles from the 1980s (and the artists who recorded them) that are currently available in their online store. While doing this, Vince tries out a new broadcasting voice. So, sit back and enjoy Seven Inches in Heaven. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #16 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NFM5iSjlg5IGI5odlQfCz

The Andi Sex Gang Interview - Part 4

July 29, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Vince brings the series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of legendary goth/post-punk icon Andi Sex Gang and his band Sex Gang Children to an end in this 4th and final part of the series. Joining him in a podcast first as guest co-host is his friend Kiran. Vince and Kiran look back on their trip to London 20 years ago to record these interviews, and discuss the subjects of these final interviews: author Martin Millar, musicians Adrian Portas (Spear of Destiny, New Model Army), Carl Magnusson ...

The Andi Sex Gang Interview - Part 3

July 12, 2022 21:03 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Before Vince and Bobbie unleash Part 3 of a special 4 part series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of legendary goth/post-punk icon Andi Sex Gang and his band Sex Gang Children, they debut a new segment on the podcast: Music Movie Review! For their initial review, your beloved hosts take on Allan Moyle's 1980 cult classic "Times Square" and it's amazing soundtrack. Does the film deserve its cult status, or is it just coasting on the cool songs from Roxy Music, the Cure, Gary Numan, David Joh...

The Andi Sex Gang Interview - Part 2

June 22, 2022 22:19 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Vince and Bobbie are back with Part 2 of a special 4 part series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of legendary goth/post-punk icon Andi Sex Gang and his band Sex Gang Children. Back in 2002, Vince and his friend Kiran traveled to Brixton to interview Andi, his bandmates and fellow artists for a documentary. Many of those interviews have remained in storage for 20 years, but now can be heard for the first time. Tune in as Bitter, Sweet & Twisted Records takes you for a history lesson on the d...

The Andi Sex Gang Interview - Part 1

June 02, 2022 21:42 - 1 hour - 102 MB

After what has felt like years, Vince and Bobbie are back with a brand new episode! This is no ordinary episode though, it's part 1 of a special 4 part series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of legendary goth/post-punk icon Andi Sex Gang and his band Sex Gang Children. Back in 2002, Vince and his friend Kiran traveled to Brixton to interview Andi, his bandmates and fellow artists for a documentary. Many of those interviews have remained in storage for 20 years, but now can be heard for the ...

Our 1st Ever Listener Q&A plus "What Are We Listening To?"

March 07, 2022 22:25 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

Bobbie returns just in time to take part in the first ever Bitter, Sweet & Twisted Records listener Q&A episode! Hang around after to find out what music Vince and Bobbie have been digging lately. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #11 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/13LgJaHp4A87YDXFTv46DD

Record Store Closing Finds

February 14, 2022 00:15 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MB

Vince goes solo again in Episode #10, and discusses his vinyl finds from a record store that was closing up business. Warning: lots of hair metal discussion included. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #10 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q2coSVGkuSxrq5qyzsec8

Welcome To 2022!

January 29, 2022 19:01 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MB

Welcome to 2022! Vince goes solo in this brief episode as he brings us up to date with what is going on with the podcast, and introduces a new segment. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #9 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276uIDg9dYVsCdhWlsqnyJ

Bat Fangs "Bat Fangs" & The Quireboys "A Bit Of What You Fancy"

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

It's a debut album double shot! Bobbie helps you get your fangs out with Bat Fangs, while Vince gives you "A Bit Of What You Fancy" with The Quireboys. Also, find out the origin of the podcast's name. Ooh la la! The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #8 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29vymZbaUIIhnyZtZMCSYi

Queensryche "Empire" & The Deviants "Human Garbage (Live At Dingwalls)"

November 15, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 130 MB

Your two favorite podcast hosts are back with lucky Episode #7! Vince dives into the Bargain Bin once more, and builds an "Empire" with Queensryche's 1990 multi-platinum classic. Bobbie goes in the complete opposite direction with a psychedelic punk rock rarity "Human Garbage (Live At Dingwalls)" by The Deviants. Listen to what is probably the first episode where Rod Stewart isn't mentioned, and learn a bunch of music trivia that you can share at your next high school reunion. The music dis...

Dax Riggs "We Sing Of Only Blood Or Love" & Alice Cooper "Welcome To My Nightmare"

November 01, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 146 MB

In Episode #6 Vince and Bobbie take a break from the Bargain Bin, and discuss 2 of their favorite artists. Bobbie lets you know that "We Sing Only Of Blood Or Love" with Dax Riggs, while Vince introduces you to The Black Widow and Cold Ethyl with Alice Cooper's "Welcome To My Nightmare". The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #6 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OQABGWVdu2ZW0wuNOIFTp

Treasures from the Bargain Bin: Blondie & The Damned

September 29, 2021 22:52 - 1 hour - 160 MB

In Episode #5 Vince and Bobbie change things up! No, not really. Just this time Bobbie jumps into the bargain bin before Vince does, and she won't leave you "Hanging By The Telephone" as she tackles Blondie's 1981 album "The Best Of Blondie". After that, Vince shares some "Silly Kids Games" while you "Wait For The Blackout" as he covers The Damned's "The Black Album". The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Mm65kCBfPkcJhd...

Treasures from the Bargain Bin: Savatage & The Faces

August 31, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 200 MB

In Episode #4 Vince and Bobbie have dug deep into the crates for 2 more Treasures from the Bargain Bin. Vince raises the fist of the metal child and takes on Savatage's 1985 album "Power Of The Night", while Bobbie wonders if "A Nod's As Good As A Wink... To A Blind Horse" with the Face's 1971 3rd album. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #4 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2u5MVhPDLFPpLLIgz2IomV?si=cf608adb59344b5e

Record Road Trip Part 2

August 22, 2021 20:47 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Vince and Bobbie are vaxxed, masked and socially distanced as they hit the road home for Episode #3: Record Road Trip Part 2. Records, CDs and cassettes that were found along the way from Richmond, VA to Washington DC are discussed. Did Bobbie buy any records that weren't punk rock or rockabilly? Will Vince ever forgive himself for mistakenly saying that Y&T stood for "Yesterday & Tomorrow" instead of "Yesterday & Today"? Tune in and find out! The music discussed in this episode is in our S...

Record Road Trip Part 1

August 16, 2021 23:46 - 1 hour - 201 MB

Vince and Bobbie are vaxxed, masked and socially distanced as they hit the road for Episode #2: Record Road Trip Part 1. Records, CDs and cassettes that were found along the way are discussed. Did they find any amazing treasures, or was this adventure better left on the side of the road? The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64WoELOXvcUwLCN6uHCE8U?si=e39111bd1cb741a6

Treasures from the Bargain Bin: Frankie Miller & Meat Loaf

July 19, 2021 02:42 - 1 hour - 256 MB

Episode #1 features Vince and Bobbie discussing the 1978 album "Double Trouble" from Scottish singer/songwriter Frankie Miller, and 1977's Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman classic "Bat Out Of Hell". Learn little bits of trivia that you may not been aware of before, and discover an all-new drinking game. The music discussed in this episode is in our Spotify Episode #1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1e0UyABbJZmeXtnhgttPLL?si=9ced96386d534aa7

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