Manic Street Speakers
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Michael and Emma go manic in your ears with news, reviews and views. But this podcast is about you - the fans.
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16: Hosts Of Christmas Present
December 17, 2021 06:20 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBJoin us for our festive special as we host our own (sort of) Christmas party! We answer listener questions and present the Spods 2021 - an award ceremony that comprises of just two awards. Plus, the B-side this episode is No-One Knows What It's Like To Be Me and there's an interview with Ian, the Statto of the Manics fandom, about his work on finding the ultimate Manics Top 50. THE SETLIST: Happy Bored Alone (Venue Cymru, Llandudno, 1st Dec) / She Sells Sanctuary ( Wembley Arena, 3rd Dec) ...
15: Marc Burrows on Manic Street Preachers - Album By Album
November 19, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWe chat to Marc Burrows all about his fantastic new Manics biography. He talks of the inspiration behind it and the methods in producing such an in-depth publication. To purchase the book go to https://www.marcburrows.co.uk/s/shop The B-side up for debate this episode is the hectic Buildings For Dead People! THE SETLIST: Buildings For Dead People / Forever Delayed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14: TUVL TOUR SPECIAL!
October 29, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this mammoth episode Michael and Emma relive the tour with Daniel Mawer from the brilliant Low Hummer and fan interviews! From Halifax to Kingston we celebrate the Manics being back on the road. THE SETLIST: Orwellian (Bath Forum) / Low Hummer - Sometimes I Wish (I Was A Different Person) / Motorcycle Emptiness (Bath Forum) / La Tristesse Durera (Bath Forum) / Low Hummer - I Choose Live News / Low Hummer - The Real Thing / Everything Must Go (Halifax Peace Hall) / Don't Let The Night D...
13: A Series Of Ultra Vivid Reactions
September 14, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThe long wait is over! The Manics have finally unleashed The Ultra Vivid Lament onto our suspecting ears. Michael and Emma give their track by track first impressions of the band's fourteenth and most melodic album to date. It was so much fun discussing new material. We also hear the thoughts of the Spods. THE SETLIST: Still Snowing In Sapporo / Quest For Ancient Colour / Complicated Illusions / Blank Diary Entry / Afterending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12: Some Ultra Vivid Announcements!
May 17, 2021 05:07 - 34 minutes - 29 MBStop the press! This is an emergency podcast to celebrate all the exciting Manics news of the last few days. We discuss the new album, tour and Orwellian. Plus we chat to journalist and fan Jimi Arundell who shares his thoughts. THE SETLIST: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Orwellian / The Vortices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12: Stephen Lee Naish On Modern Music Masters
April 30, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOur special guest this week is writer Stephen Lee Naish as we discuss his two books on the Manics, Riffs And Meaning plus his new career biography for Modern Music Masters. Michael and Emma also discuss the exciting news that a new album is imminent and the B-side is the Nicky Wire led antisocialmanifesto. THE SETLIST: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes - The Time Of My Life / All Alone Here / antisocialmanifesto / The Vortices See acas...
11: Stephen Lee Naish On Modern Music Masters
April 30, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOur special guest this week is writer Stephen Lee Naish as we discuss his two books on the Manics, Riffs And Meaning plus his new career biography for Modern Music Masters. Michael and Emma also discuss the exciting news that a new album is imminent and the B-side is the Nicky Wire led antisocialmanifesto. THE SETLIST: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes - The Time Of My Life / All Alone Here / antisocialmanifesto / The Vortices Hosted o...
10: John Robb
March 19, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 150 MBWe chat to musician and writer John Robb. His passion for music shines through as we discuss the Manics, his collaboration with Patrick Jones, The James Dean Bradfield remix of a Membranes song and the state of the music industry. The B-side this time around is the classic Prologue to History and listener George takes on the Crucifix Quiz. You can contact us on Twitter at @msp_pod or email us at [email protected] THE SETLIST: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / The Anchor...
9: The Millennial Whoop
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe celebrate the height of the band's commercial success and take a look at their epic Millennium Stadium gig in Cardiff, the most beautiful place in the world. That night at least. We also rant and rave about The Masses Against The Classes and Democracy Coma. Plus there's the latest news AND our new competition - The Crucifix Quiz! Find is on Twitter at @msp_pod and email us at [email protected] THE SOUNDTRACK: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Democracy Come / You Stol...
8 -Fairytale Of Newport
December 17, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 94 MBMichael and Emma get rocking around the Christmas tree as they take a look at the band's festive songs and discuss their favourite yuletide tracks of all time. You'll be glad to know this is a Michael Buble free zone. On top of that we have the latest Manics news as well as this episode's B-side - The Sound Of Detachment. We finish this surreal year with the Manic Street Speakers Awards (The Spods 2020) and a ceremony so all over the place it makes the Brits of 1989 look like an act ot prof...
8: Fairytale Of Newport
December 17, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 94 MBMichael and Emma get rocking around the Christmas tree as they take a look at the band's festive songs and discuss their favourite yuletide tracks of all time. You'll be glad to know this is a Michael Buble free zone. On top of that we have the latest Manics news as well as this episode's B-side - The Sound Of Detachment. We finish this surreal year with the Manic Street Speakers Awards (The Spods 2020) and a ceremony so all over the place it makes the Brits of 1989 look like an act ot prof...
7: Dorian Lynskey On The Politics Of MSP
September 11, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 128 MBJournalist and Broadcaster Dorian Lynskey joins us for an in-deph chat about the politics behind Manic Street Preachers. From the Miners' strike through to Cuba and beyond. He also picks his favourite political songs from the band. Locust Valley is the B-side up for scrutiny this week. In other news, Michael is potentially suffering from an illness that is quite popular at the moment and Emma might be an asshole. Links: James Dean Bradfield ) Absolute Radio session) - https://youtu.be/iB5mdh...
6: Out Of Exile
August 21, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThe much-anticipated second solo album by James Dean Bradfield is finally OUT! Michael and Emma discuss their initial reactions to the concept album about Victor Jara. Plus, we take a look at the B-side Bored Out Of My Mind. Warning: This episode contains sexy acoustic plucking. THE SETLIST: Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Victor Jara - Manifesto / JDB - Recuerda / Thirty Thousand Milk Bottles / Without Knowing The End (Joan's Song) / The Last Song / Santiago Sunri...
5: Plantation Boy
July 24, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe new James Dean Bradfield album hype continues apace as we take a look into his new single The Boy From The Plantation. We also share your Past, Present, Future tour memories and Dead Passive is the B-side we gaze lovingly at in a shallow way. Our new feature Culture Sluts is a celebration of the arts / entertainment world because it really needs some support right now. Contact us at our new email address [email protected] or on Twitter @msp_pod THE SETLIST: / Motorcycle Emptiness (Soni...
4: Sleepless Souls
July 01, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt's a busy one! There's our chat with music journalist Jimi Arundell about the Gold Against The Soul reissue. We also take a look at the Kieran Evans film Pieces Of Sleep, give our first impressions of the two new James Dean Bradfield songs AND this episode's B-side is Red Rubber. Contains rock n' roll that your kids probably won't love. / Many music music venues face closure in these tough times, if you feel you can help in any way please go to the Music Venue Trust to see what can be done...
3; Postcards From A Young Man
June 14, 2020 17:30 - 2 hours - 122 MBMikey and Emma take a deep, track by track dive into the band's much maligned tenth studio album, Postcards From A Young Man. There's also more of your fan origin stories and a look at anti-royalist rant First Republic. This episode features high profile celebrities. Kind of. To contact us please send written and audio messages to [email protected]. We are also on Twitter @msp_pod The Setlist Motorcycle Emptiness (Sonic Stealth Orchestra Mix) / Olafur Arnalds - So Close) / First Repub...
2: Hello It's Us Again
May 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBMikey and Emma reveal the listeners' origin stories and delve into Boxes And Lists. We also interview James at the Oasis Podcast and talk about the importance of arrogance and confidence in the early careers of both bands. Find us on Twitter @msp_pod and email us at [email protected] The soundtrack: Motorcycle Emptiness ( Stealth Sonic Orchestra Remix) You Love Us No Surface All Feeling Mansun - Shotgun Oasis - Lord Don't Slow Me Down Nicky and Richey (Vivid TV) Noel Gallagher...
1: Prologue To Podcasting
May 11, 2020 13:20 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWelcome to the new Manic Street Preachers podcast, It;s made by two fans (Michael and Emma) and is for the fans. In episode 1 we speak of our love for the band, come up with terrible lockdown themed puns and let you know the latest Manics news. Spoiler - everything is postponed. Find us on Twitter @msp_pod and email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.