by The OAPs | Jun 16, 2022 | Podcast
We deliver our final verdict on Pistol, and spot the likely cultural references in the new series of Stranger Things. Do modern special effects make that kind of thing more or less scary? El Tele trails upcoming memoirs from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, and Libertines...
by The OAPs | Jun 2, 2022 | Podcast
..here’s the new Only a Podcast theme tune, made by us! In this episode: what’s good about biopics? Should they educate or entertain? Do you prefer the factual or the fanciful? El Tele has made a start on Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol’ series,...
by The OAPs | May 19, 2022 | Podcast
In this episode we address a thorny issue: if you’re an ageing rock and roller, is it time to quit? If your powers are waning, to be fair to the fans, should you stay or should you go? We can think of one or two who might be happier in retirement, and discuss...
by The OAPs | May 5, 2022 | Podcast
Much culture to be caught up on in this episode, after ailments in the team. We talk about new music from Wet Leg, The Waeve and Unsanitary Napkin, and viral sensation Funky Geezer. Inspired by Iceman Wim Hof, ElTele explains the benefit of a cold shower. On the box,...
by The OAPs | Apr 13, 2022 | Podcast
Is the number 13 lucky or unlucky? Do we care? The Captain falls down the YouTube wormhole of Justin Hawkins, appreciates hard rockers The Darkness, and discovers “18th century aristocratic” metal band The Upper Crust. Also on the Captain’s...
by The OAPs | Apr 1, 2022 | Podcast
This episode we mull over happenings from the news: Taylor Hawkins RIP, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and Bruce Willis’ decision to retire. If you want to protest Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, is it a good idea to play Russian compositions? Pop...
