The Prog Files podcast: Recent Episodes
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A monthly one-hour show from Wiltshire, England looking at the best in progressive rock. From the classics like Yes, Genesis and Floyd right up to date with the latest tracks and bands. Hosted by Adrian Beeby.
Summer's taken a turn for the worse hear in Progshire so what better way to bring a sunshine into your life than to listen to August's edition of The Prog Files. It's as though those grey clouds parted -- for a moment, at least. In this month's edition of one hour's classic and new prog rock, you can hear UK; Emerson, Lake & Powell; Starcastle and much more. Download or stream it now.
As the Med burns and America suffers from waves of extreme heat, here in Progshire, the gentle summer rain continues to fall...and fall...and fall. Summer seems to have passed us by in July but never mind, here's July's edition of The Prog Files to sooth your fevered brow. Amid this month's offerings are Peter Gabriel, Guthrie Govan and Magnum. Suck on a Calipo and enjoy.
Hey prog fans, we're back with a bullet! (What does that actually mean?) Yes, after May's hiccup, here's June's show fresh and ripe and ready to pluck from the tree of prog. Go on, reach up, grasp the fruit, tug it, feel its firmness, its giving flesh...Ah, you know you just want to play it. And why not? It's yours for the taking. Download it or simply stream it. One hour's classic and new prog rock to see you into the absoute centre of 2023. Delish!
Hey prog fans, like the proverbial bad penny, April's edition of The Prog Files had finally summoned the motivation to upload itself for your listening pleasure. So, break out your dancing shoes, put on your teeshirt of cosmic consciousness and listen to one hour of classic and new progressive rock. Go on, it'll make your ears burn!
Avast, ye landlubbers! 'Tis time for March's edition of The Prog Files to come alongside and cast its grappling hooks. That's right: we're boarding your vessel with one hour's top quality progressive rock, some contemporary, some as old as a pirate's treasure trove. You've no option but to lay down your arms and listen to Frost* -- and yes, there is an asterisk -- Echolyn, Gentle Giant and much, much more. Go on...or we'll keelhaul you!
Hi folks, here's February's edition a little more promptly than last month's. Spome top classic and new prog inlcuding Magenta, Mostly Autumn and Pink Floyd amongst others. Hope you enjoy.
Ok, so it's too late to be saying "Happy New Year!" so I'll cool it to a cursory -- and factually accurate -- "Here's the first edition of The Prog Files for 2023." As you come to terms with your diet, your new year resolutions and your post-Christmas credit card bills, spend an hour listening to some top quality prog rock. If nothing else, I suspect it's good for your mental health. Hey, and why not walk the dog while you're at it? Get 2023 off to a flying start, whydontcha? Boomshanka. (This is a very random podcast description.)
As the snow falls gently here in Progshire, it's time to launch December's edition of The Prog Files on an unsuspecting world. With a seasonal flavour, this month's offerings include Keith Emerson, Chris Squire's Swiss Choir, Marillion, Bruford and much more. Go on, chuck another log on the fire and lie back to enjoy one hour's festive prog. It's the perfect way to prepare yourself for the rigours of Christmas.
Better late than never, November's edition is here and ready to entertain you. One hour's top quality prog rock interspersed with a bit of inane yabber from yours truly. Why not csalm your nerves, hit the download button and let it work its magic on your ears?
And so it came to pass. From the distant land of Progwallador, beyond the Mountains of the Morose, came a strange and wonderous sound. "Hark, what is that magical noise?" asked the elven folk. "Why," replied the wizard, "'tis none other that October's edition of The Prog Files!" And lo, there was much muttering under the breath. And lo, there was much downloading and streaming for October's edition of The Prog Files was, as the legend foretold, rather good. Why not download it to your own kingdom? And while you're at it, October is National Hug An Orc Month. Really. Search it up.
Hi everyone. Not going to make a big song and dance about this one. Doesn't seem appropriate with the mood in the UK. So I'll just say that September's edition of The Prog Files is available now for streaming and downloading. Hope you enjoy it.
About to head off on your summer holiday? Don't forget to pack August's edition of The Prog Files. It's on your packing list, see, right there under every electrical item known to humanity and shark repellent. August's edition is full of weapon's grade prog including Envy of None, Tim Bowness, Steve Howe and a trip to a far-flung prog destination. You can download it here for an hour's undisturbed lazing on the beach...which, let's face it, you're gonna need! Vias con dios, amigos!
Whaddya mean you didn't order July's edition of the The Prog Files? It's here in m'van. Over there, see. Look mate, I've not driven all this way not to deliver the damned thing so you can 'ave it, right. Not what you ordered? Of course it bloody is! Look at this docket: you said you wanted an hour of top quality new and classic prog inlcuding Porcupine Tree, Yes, SiX by Six and a trip to a far-flug shore...an' 'ere it bloody well is. No, I'm not taking it back. I'm off. Enjoy yer prog! W***nker!
By the power of Grayskull, June's edition of The Prog Files is here and ready to embark upon its question for global domination. Apart from total control of the Earth, this month's podcast features new and classic prog including Kate Bush, The Smile, Vangelis and a trip to some far-flung musical shore. Why not download or stream it...while you still have freewill.
Is a bout of Covid going to stop me bringing you May's edition of The Prog Files podcast? No, it most certainly is not. Fresh from isolation and testing negative, here's an hour's top quality prog rock, both new and old. In this edition, you'll find music from Haken, Yes, Transatlantic and something very Belgian among others.
No, you're most definitely not being taken for an April fool. It is a new episode of The Prog Files, fresh and smelling as good as a new car. Why don't you take it for a spin? Enjoy the way it handles. You'll get John Miles to the gallon, Genesis and The Flower Kings plus a visit to a far-flung prog shore. Do yourself a favour. You know you want it!
Crash! Bang! Wallop! Wot a podcast! Yes, it's here: March's edition of The Prog Files is neatly attired and reporting for duty. This month, we have some top prog to set you on your way including Yes, Marillion, Hammock, Hans Zimmer and a trip to a far-flung shore. Join me, why don't you? There's always room for a little one at the back. (And no, that's not a euphemism.)
Well, you asked for it and you got it. February's edition of The Prog Files has washed, shaved, brushed its teeth, flossed and is ready for action. This month, it's a bumper helping of Pink Floyd, Jan Hammer, Al di Meola and prog from some far-flung shore that will ease you into the chillest month of the year -- assuming you're northern hemisphere. If you're southern hemisphere, lay back and enjoy some great prog in the sunshine!
Gosh, I can hardly believe it's January, but here we are -- and there you are! Ready for some more weapons-grade prog rock to start your year. So, this month for your delectation, we have The Anchoress, Dave Gilmour, Blue Oyster Cult, something from a far-flung shore and much more. So if you're suffering from a case of the post-festive blues, strap on your headphones, go for a walk and enjoy this podcast. It's just what the doctor ordered.
Hey everyone! December's edition of The Prog Files is at last gift-wrapped, tethered with a bow and placed lovingly beneath the Christmas tree for your festive delectation. In this month's holiday edition, you can hear seasonal offerings from Jethro Tull, Gandalf's Fist, The Anchoress, Mike Oldfield and many more. Have a great Christmas everyone and keep safe. Get jabbed!
As British Summer Time ends here in Progshire and the clocks go back, those dark evenings herald the arrival of November's edition of The Prog Files, like a piece of particularly sweet autumnal fruit. So grab it, take a bit, feel the proggy juices running down your chin -- juices that include Peter Gabriel, The Enid, Everything Everything and a trip to some far-flung shore. How's that for an autumn treat?
Who's that knocking at your door on this dark and autumnal night? Why, it's only October's edition of The Prog Files come to play you some slightly darker than usual tunes as Halloween looms. This month, wallow in the delights of Blue Oyster Cult, Jethro Tull, Mostly Autumn, a trip to a far-flung shore and much more. If you like what you hear, drop me a line at facebook.com/theprogfiles or rate us on Apple Podcasts. Happy Halloween, prog fans!
September's edition of The Prog Files is a little later than usual this month. To be honest, it's been stuck in a container waiting from a truck to take it from Dover to Progshire. Oh those Brexit delays! But fret not -- it's here. Bright and shiny and smelling slightly weird now I've taken the wrapping off. So lie back and listen to a generous helping of Porcupine Tree, Karnivool, Jan Hammer and take a trip to a foreign prog shore. Hope it was worth the wait.
As sweaty athletes run themselves ragged around a track in Tokyo, August's edition of The Prog Files has passed its doping test and is on the blocks primed for a new world record. In this Olympian edition, we've got Yes, Kansas, Public Service Broadcasting, a trip to a far-flung prog shore and tonight's Big One. So, with the starting pistol raised, join me as it's on your marks, get set...rock! Ouch.
Hey prog fans, July's edition of The Prog Files is washed, shaved and ready to strut its stuff for you. In this month's show, we feature Jethro Tull, Soft Machine, Arc of Life, a blast of Soviet era Ukrainian prog and much more. Why not pause from the hustle and bustle of modern life and listen to a blast of soul-warming prog? Why not, indeed! Download or stream it now.
As the prospect of holidays and socialising looms, June's edition of The Prog Files breaks the 2m distancing rules and sidles up to you with an hour of top progressive rock. In this month's show, we feature The Pineapple Thief, King Crimson, Tears for Fears, some weird Euro prog and much, much more. So squeeze another dollop of hand sanitiser and join us!
Well, fol-de-rol and lah-de-dah, it's May which can only mean that the good folk of Progshire have put up their maypoles and are dancing around to the music of May's edition of The Prog Files. Yes, it's here -- full of upbeat prog designed to send you into spring like a frolicking lamb. Among this month's musical treats are UK, Jethro Tull, Magenta, Minor Giant and much more. So put on your braces and wave those handkerchiefs as we say 'Good morrow!' to better times!
Right sir, roll up your sleeve because you're about to be injected with one hour of top progressive rock. That's right, April's edition of The Prog Files has been removed from the freezer and prepared for your inoculation. Just bite on this wooden spoon while we inject you with an hour's fabulous prog including Genesis, Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters, the Von Hertzen Brothers and much more. And don't worry, it won't hurt a bit!
By the power invested in me, I declare March's edition of The Prog Files open for listeners -- and may God bless all who download her. Yes, that's right, March's edition has slid down the slipway and is bobbing about in the harbour waiting for you to scramble aboard. On this cruise, you'll find Greenslade, Atoll, Public Service Broadcasting, Geddy Lee and a whole lot more. Why not pull alongside and launch a boarding party? No big, spikey hooks, mind you.
Top of the mornin' to yer, folks and welcome one and all to February's edition of The Prog Files. Yes, it's back to kick your month off with some top progressive treats, both new and old. This month, for your listening pleasure, we present Lonely Robot, Spock's Beard -- yes, there is an apostrophe -- Imogen Heap and much more. So pop those earbuds in, head out for a walk and enjoy!
Well, who'd have thought it? January is upon us and in deepest Progshire we're locked down and waiting for spring to work its anti-viral magic. But never fear! The first edition of The Prog Files for 2021 is here to serve up some tasty prog music including Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project, Todd Rungren and something spicy from Mexico. Why not jump aboard and give it a spin?
When Santa came down the chimney, he began to shout....it's December's edition of The Prog Files, ready to unwrap for some festive frivolity! In this edition, gird your loins for some Big Big Train, Von Hertzen Brothers, Beatrix Players and other weirdly seasonal stuff. Happy Christmas to you all -- and get that vaccine as quickly as you can! Vaya con Dios, bitcheeees!
Cor blimey, g'vnor, if you ain't done got me bang to rights! Stoked to tell ya that November's edition of The Prog Files has roasted a pile o'chestnuts, swept a chimney and is now ready for your listening pleasure. And what have we got for your delectation? Only flippin' Steven Wilson, Rich Wakeman, Anathema and some o'yer tasty foreign prog jibberjabber. Plus loads more. Lordluvaduck!
Ahoy, me hearties! Avast ye! Drop the gangplank and come aboard October's edition of The Prog Files as we set sail on a voyage of musical discovery. In this edition, we'll be calling at Barclay James Harvest Bay, Soft Machine Sound, Big Big Train Island before rounding Cape Townsend. Now if that doesn't swab your deck, I don't know what kind of sailor you are.
September's edition of The Prog Files is here! So if you've just returned from watching Christopher Nolan's brain-scrambling Tenet, this is the perfect way to correct your entropy. Just settle back and listen to an hour's fabulous prog including the sublime Beatrix Players, Robert Fripp and an unpronounceable Swedish band. Doesn't get much more Nolanesque than that!
Hey prog fans! Gotta booty? Well, now's the time to shake it! Because August's edition of The Prog Files has just arrived in a white van and been crammed into your letterbox, along with some junk mail and a note about interruptions to your water supply. But fear not. We've got some great music for you -- The Flower Kings, Genesis, The Buggles, a trip to a foreign shore and more. What could be better for mid-summer musical meditation? Er....nothing, actually.
Well, a hey and a ho and a nonny-nonny no! T'is July and that can only mean one thing: the latest edition of The Prog Files has appeared on the horizon, waving enthusiastically to all who await her arrival. Yep, we're good to go. Some Peter Gabriel, some Tool, a smidgen of the Von Hertzen Brothers and a nod towards some fine 70s krautrock! Join me on this little adventure, if you can, for summer is short but prog is long. Ithankyou!
Hey prog fans, June 2020's edition of The Prog Files has materialised in time for the summer solstice here in the UK and what a beautiful thing it is. Welcoming in the summer (think Christopher Lee in The Wicker Man) we've got Blue Oyster Cult, GTR, Dave Kerzner, Mike Oldfield and much more. It's like an hour's worth of sunshine invading your in-box! Hope you enjoy. And if the spirit moves you, my friends, a rating on Appple Podcasts would boost the fertility of my crops. Altogether now: "Summer is a-comin' in, tra-la-lah-la-lah...".
Welcome aboard, shipmates, to May's edition of The Prog Files. Ease your lockdown blues with a strong dose of classic prof rock, guaranteed to set you on the right course. In this month's show we've Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Big Big Train, ELP and much more. So settle back for an hour's great music and kick yer shoes off, whydontcha?
Hey, prog fans! Welcome to April's locked-down and self-isolated edition of The Prog Files. Hope you're all staying safe and following health advice. This month, we've got some bangin' beats from the likes of Yes, Utopia, Rush, Steven Wilson plus our trip to some far flung prog destination. Hope you enjoy it. Drop me a line to let me know how you're getting on in lockdown -- and keep the faith!
Howdy, prog fans. The rain in Progshire has subsided just long enough for me to bail out March's edtion and upload it for your listening pleasure. In this spring-centric edition, you can hear Moon Safari, Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Tame Impale and much, much more. If you enjoy the show and have a moment, please rate us on iTunes podcasts. You're a star!
Welcome my friends to the show that never ends, step inside, step inside! Yep, this is happening. February's edition of The Prog Files is here. Jam-packed with proggie goodness, we've got Peter Gabriel, Kansas, Steve Hackett, Sound of Contact and something from Spain. Hope you enjoy it. Rate the show on iTunes podcast if you get the chance. Ta everso!
Happy New Year, prog fans. Hope you had a good one! So, to start 2020, here's January's edition, still warm from the oven. It's packed with top-notch prog including Pink Floyd; Emerson, Lake and Powell; Be Bop Deluxe and the tonsil-tangling Pablo El Enterrador. Thanks for sticking with us -- and if you get a moment, drop us a rating on the iTunes podcast page. It helps other prog lovers find us. Thanking you in advance.
Hey, prog fans, it's The Prog Files' festive offering for you, live and unleashed. So, as your write your cards and daydream of those white Christmases of yesteryear, harken thee to some holiday tunes courtesy of Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman. There's also the usual generous helping of figgy progging with Genesis, Manfred Mann's Earth Band and the Von Hertzen Brothers. Happy Xmas to one and all!
Goodness, November already? In which case it's time for the latest edition of The Prog Files. Bit of a pairs theme in this show. Aside from some Peter Gabriel we've got two tracks from Kansas alumni, two doses of the fabulous Colosseum II featuring Gary Moore and Don Airey, a Tim Bowness-Stephen Wilson double-shot plus the very proggy leanings of the latest Elbow album. Sounds good? Then come on it, take your shoes off, rest awhile.
Bit of a Halloween theme to October's edition. Some spooky tunes from Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult and Caravan plus the usual top prog musings from the likes of Mike Oldfield and King Crimson. Hope you enjoy the show. Pick a pumpkin for me!
Hey, never mind school's out. School's back! Which empties the house of EDM-listening teens and makes space for a bit of top prog. In September's edition of The Prog Files, we've got a couple of big tracks, including Jon Anderson teamed with some Icelanders and more Galahad. You'll also hear Blue Oyster Cult, The Flower Kings and John Miles. Not a bad way to kick off the autumn term, I fancy.
Hey, everyone, it's August's edition of Th Prog Files and we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the Moon with a spot of Public Service Broadcasting and Jon and Vangelis. Also on the flight plan, Imogen Heap, Thomas Dolby and the wonderfully named Eloy. So if you're completed your pre-launch checks, it's time to blast off. Chocks away!
It's a stormer of an edition for July, prog buddies: Break out your deckchair, put a knotted white handkerchief on your head, slap on the factor 4,000 and tan gently to the sounds of Yes, It Bites, Galahad, The Flower Kings and Emerson Lake and Palmer. What a tipperty-top-tastic way to ease yourself into the summer break. Prog on!
Well dang m'poons...whatever my poons are. It's June's mixed salad of a prog podcast. Lots of lovely, healthy stuff in here: Trevor Horn's re-imagining of the eighties, Fish's first solo album, Gary Moore giving it some prog wellie, all topped off with a dollop of sparkling Frank Zappa. It's almost too much for an hour-long podcast to contain. In fact it is! Fill yer boots, prog fans!
A hey and a ho and a nonny, nonny no! Yes, May's here and we're kicking it off in fine style. We've some prog gold in the form of Genesis and Pink Floyd, plus some newer material including Tool and A Perfect Circle. Also very pleased to showcase a new find: Echolyn. Fill yer boots, prog lovers!
Hey, it's here! April 2019's edition of The Prog Files is fresh from the oven, still warm to the touch, actually. It's ingredients include Jon Anderson, Blue Oyster Cult's Buck Dharma, Steve Hackett, Plenty and Goblin among others. Hope you enjoy it. You'll note the confection has a light dusting of Google Translate and some Euro-banter, which I think you'll find tasty. Let me know if it's all to your taste!
Hi everyone. Apologies for the delay in getting March's edition to you. My dad died month late last month so I've been taking some time out. Anyway, finally, here's March's bumper edition including Asia, Porcupine Tree, Blue Oyster Cult, Sky and much,much more. Hope you enjoy it! Keep it real, progsters! And don't forget to let me know what you think of the show at www.facebook.com/theprogfiles.
Sufferin' succotash! Here's February's love-laden Valentine's kiss of a show. Lots of great prog gooddies including Yes, Marillion, The Beatles, Kansas and World Party. Why not give it to the one you love this month? Go on, be bold!
Hey, prog fans, it's a new year and new edition of The Prog Files for you. I've tried to kick off 2019 with an upbeat vibe so there's some tipperty-top-tastic Rush, UK, Bruford, TEN and Genesis to usher in the next 12 months of our existence here on Planet Earth. Let me know what you think. And if you get a moment, would be great if you could rate the podcast on iTunes.
Hey, happy December, everyone! Here's some festive flavoured prog to ease you into the Christmas season. We've got Steve Walsh, the World Prog Orchestra (great name!), Jethro Tull, Public Service Broadcasting and loads more. So snuggle up on the sofa, sip a glass of mulled wine and enjoy some great prog toons!
November's bumper crop of prog goodies includes Genesis, Todd Rundgren, Projekt Gemineye, Kate Bush and a spot of Be Bop Deluxe, give or a take a few. Settle back, kick your shoes off and slump into musical cushion of sumptuous delights. If you enjoy the show, let me know at facebook.com/theprogfiles.
Hey progsters, here's October's Halloween-themed edition of The Prog Files with some spookier offerings including Goblin, Blue Oyster Cult, Kansas, Rush and The Decemberists. Also, my own homage to the fabulous dark knight of horror cinema John Carpenter. Hope you enjoy it. Let me know on facebook.com/theprogfiles. Would love to hear your views and ideas.
This month's edition features a big dollop of Yes, Von Hertzen Brothers, Emerson Lake & Powell, Brand X and much more. Why don't you drop in for a listen? If you're enjoying the show, let me know on facebook.com/theprogfiles. Or tell me what prog goodies you'd like to hear.
Hey prog people! August's edition is full of prog goodness including Peter Gabriel, Colosseum II, Pink Floyd, Cream and Blue Oyster Cult. But don't forget to apply suncream!
July's warm, frothy pint of prog features some classics of the genre and some Johnnie-come-latelys. Featured in this edition are Yes, Tim Bowness, Haken, Barclay James Harvest, the Strawbs and Talking Heads. Lie, down, lay a cool, damp flannel on your brow and enjoy!
June's dollop of proggy pudding is here! Featuring Genesis, Jethro Tull, Spock's Beard, Robert Fripp, Jon Anderson and Kansas, this will help pass the time on that dull commute and reconnect you to the prog motherlode. Let me know what you think about the show at facebook.com/theprogfiles.
Welcome to May's helping of great prog, both old and new. In this show you can hear Chris Squire, the Von Hertzen Brothers, M83, Pale Blue Dot and King Crimson and much more...including a smattering of the great Carl Sagan.
Spring had sprung so it's time for another bumper show packed full of prog blooms. April's edition includes classic tracks from Donald Fagan, Jean Michel Jarre, UK and Caravan as well as new music from The Decemberists, Pale Blue Dot and the boys from Everything Everything.
As the snow in deepest Progshire finally melts, we bring you some warm prog classics to ease you into spring. Join us for great tracks from Soft Machine, Tears for Fears, ABWH, Pink Floyd and the latest from The Decemberists to name just a few in this show.
February's here...and so's the latest edition of the Prog Files. This one's jam-packed full of classic and new prog including Rush, Kansas, Bodast (who they?), the Trans Siberian Orchestra, Colosseum II, Goblin and Tame Impala.
Happy New Year, folks! Here's January edition of the Prog Files to set you up for 2018 with a healthy dose of classic prog. Features Rush, Yes, Jethro Tull, Peter Gabriel and much more.
Hey, it's here! December's edition of the Prog Files full of classic prog with a festive flavour. Coming from deepest Wiltshire, England, you can hear Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Adrian Belew, Muse, Kate Bush, Steve Howe and more. Join us for a spicy noggin of yule fun! Then you can ponder what prog greats you'll be asking Santa to bring!
Another jam-packed one-hour show featuring all that's great in prog rock. Hosted by Adrian Beeby and coming to you from Wiltshire, England.
A monthly one-hour show from the heart of Wiltshire, England looking at all that's great in progressive rock. From the classic like Yes, Genesis, Floyd and Rush right up to the latest bands and tracks. Hosted by Adrian Beeby.