Trust The Wizards: Recent Episodes
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Trust The Wizards episode 107: Chorizo Garbanzo's favourites of 2020 - Side B(December 2020)
Trust The Wizards episode 107: Chorizo Garbanzo's favourites of 2020 - Side A (December 2020)
Trust the Wizards podcast episode 102 (September 2020) This podcast presented is in 2 parts.
Trust the Wizards podcast episode 102 (September 2020) This podcast presented is in 2 parts.
Trust The Wizards interview with John Mouse. His new album "The Goat" available here https://johnmouse.bandcamp.com/
Podcast episode 100. We celebrate reaching a century by playing some songs of 100 seconds (or under)
For the second of our lockdown podcasts Kicker and Chorizo bring you the usual mix of great music and adequate chat.
In an emergency global pandemic with bodies piling up in the street and the whole medical community struggling to cope and fearing for their own live. While the chaos reigns in society a couple of middle aged men decide to record a podcast. How Original. Undeterred Chorizo and Kicker share their lock down memories and play their favourite lockdown tracks so far (and some randomly selected ones).
Chorizo has scoured the country (not just one) to find the best music released in 2019. Kicker provides background research for insight and quiz material. Play a quiz yourself and calculate how many of these songs Chorizo saw live this year also how many times he got it twice a night!! So Do You Wanna??? Why not like and flow then.
Kicker and Chorizo hold a summit to find the best music of 2019 and by the sound of it do a stonking good job!!
Chorizo is around and about at the focus festival in Wales and the Dot to Dot Festival in Manchester. To find put all about these events lister, like and share!!
Chorizo is on the road to Liverpool to Catch up with a Band that were 7 record sales away from having an official hit record. Chorizo manages to not get intoxicated by the star dust and gives a full report of his findings on the Art Brut Live Experience
Not sure if all these tracks had a name some recorded live at Bolton Socialist Cluband others in the Vernon Street practice rooms
Chrizo bears all to Kicker about his musical favourites of 2018. Kicker shows the level of his technical skills with his understanding of tweeting.
Biffo, Smiler, Pagie and Nick made up this Bolton 4 piece post punk outfit active in the early 1980's
Kicker of Elves makes a shock returns with exciting news of new Steve Albini produced Spare Snare music.
Chorizo is filching solo again in Podcast 81 but nevertheless managed t cram an hour of the finest musical cuts know to man into this audio jamboree!! Like and follow. Like and follow!!
Happy New Year Listener I know you have been on the edge of your seat waiting for a wizard to run the rule over 2017 and Chorizo steps up to call it on this podcast. Many great and often overlooked slabs of audio genius for your delectation. Enjoy, share and like.
Chorizo is back to explain musics ability to amuse and entertain. The most polite of podcaster known to man reassure us all that should he vomit in your bush (in the garden) he will ask permission first. More great new tracks and the stories behind the headlines are all revealed! Like and follow listener!
The Ledgend that was the Talking Heads with the Brains blown out. Boltons very own 80's punk pop funksters. As rear as it is glorious!!!
Find out all you ever wanted to know about the Indie Pop legends Fishboy as Chorizo catches up with the main man Eric Michener. All basis are covered from where they have been to where they are going to whether they are likely to paint while driving. All the crucial stuff.
Rebel and Chorizo venture to Manchester to witness the legend that is Nick Cave exhibit his god like genius to the masses.
The Wizards enter an alternative universe where Honkcore is a thing! The Wizards reflect on the Liverpool Sound City Festival 2017 and agree that it wasn't very good. Rebel Reviews the New Album by Damien Dempsey and confirms that it is very good. Also more hoopla listener.
The Wizards depend of Derbyshire to the Indie Tracks Festival and find time to see loads of great music, play football with the stars and sing Spandau Ballets "Gold". They are also inspired to pen a tribute to the festival that will surely be used in all next years marketing (you guys have lost it. Ed)
Henry VII open this podcast assisted by his most trusted Minister Thomas Cromwell broadcasting from all the way back in 1536 (as up to date as ever then Ed).
To embrace the regal theme the wizards choose the rock and roll royal family as well as playing new releases, reviewing gigs and setting us all up for the 2017 Indie Tracks Festival.
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The Wizards turn their attention to offence in music and introduce guidance to assist the more timid amongst us with the "Offenceometer" to warn more fragile souls when adult themes are present. They cover all areas of offence including sex, drugs, violence, language and wonder if those things offend anymore. Yet note that ideas are much more offensive than words. Then in a misguided turn they go in search of the most offensive song ever made disturbing findings.
Only 2 Wizards on the show as rumours of the death of Kicker O Elves continue to be denied. The remaining Wizards struggle on reflecting on why Chuck Prophet plays guitar solos with a duck walking head, how do you construct a Eric Clapton compilation that would keep anyone awake, and how to navigate East Sussex. Its the best music all the way as usual then as usual!!! Like and follow listener!
The celebrations for Mark E Smiths Birthday continue and the Wizards consider such issues as why do some friends and wives not get the fall, whether they are still worth seeing live, why Mark didn't become Billy Idol or front The Jags and most importantly the Fall Quiz reaches its climax and we reveal the Fall top 10 Wizards chart. Like and follow listener!
The Wizards have a celebration to mark the 60th Birthday of Mark E Smith leader of the Seminal Punk Band The Fall. Everyone has there own troubled "Road To The Fall" and all are travelled here. The special recording also plays for the first time the lost recording of Mark E Smith singing the theme song from the popular sit com "Are You Being Served". Its a podcast only more so. Like and Follow listener,
Jonathan Richman and His Modern Lovers have an altercation with the law as the Wizards venture back to the summer of 1980 for 2 pints of larger and a packet of crisps. Loads of music fun and hoopla as always. Enjoy listener!
Chorizo and Texas Paul pitch up at the Invisible Wind Factory to bear witness to the shocking truth about the Moonlandinz
66% of the Trust The Wizards Podcast visit Manchester to see the man they have been obsessed with for 40 years. It proves to be a welcome Detour as by the end they can't stand up for falling down as they find the only daddy that will walk the line!
There are mixed emotions s the Wizards face the 2017 new world order but with the smorgasbord of great music on offer this is quickly forgotten as music washed in from Mali to Bristol and of course Ohio!
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We have tragically lost so many great artist recently and at last here is a podcast that is not afraid to have pop stars on the show after they are dead. Ground breaking stuff you have come to expect from the Wizards. Also includes lies about Manchester and more drinking songs than any lister will ever need. Enjoy, Like and Follow.
In the final best of the year mix down from the Wizards Rebel Rikkit delivers his judgements. These include 3 instrumentals, 2 ska songs, some of the hottest music from 2016 and a dead guy.
Kicker names the musical frames that win the games in the year..............................................whatever.......................like and follow.........
After intense investigation and much negotiation the Wizards can reveal the secretly recorded unguarded thoughts of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Neil Young as they chat backstage at the recent Oldchella concert. As if thats not enough for you listener the quality of UK football punditry is in the spotlight!
Chorizo Visits the Ritz in Manchester to catch up with long time friend of the pod Ezra Furman.
Ok heres what you get: The latest boutique payload from Stephen Jones A full review of the new Nick Cave film and album The Wolfhounds and Three Dimensional Tanx albums reviewed and of course a full exposition and exploration of the Pareidolia and plastic surgery. What more could you want like and follow!!
What make the perfect Podcast: Grammy Award Winning Artists......................Check Tribute to Ska Legend.......................................Check Album reviews of top new groups..................Check Quiz about body parts in Morrissey lyrics....Check Enjoy Listener!
Revisiting the scene of crime where the angry baby that is the Trust The Wizards Podcast was born, 2 Wizards still manage to punch each other while bearing witness to an important moment in musical history. A new and potentially penultimate album played all the way through by the Indie Rock / Pop legends The Wedding Present at a very loud volume. Sound great don't it. Live and Follow!!
The Wizards discover the secret of success in the music business is simply ensuring that if you have anyone involved in your project is spelled with PH and not a V. The insight is deep and wide ranging and moves humanity closer to the concept of what can only be described as....The Truth... Whatever have a listen like and follow!!
Things get serious as the Wizards contemplate life in Brexit Britain and declare that all people must be judged on the quality of their charactor and the veracity of their ideas not on the colour of their skin, their sexuality, their social standing, age or economic status. But with great tunes and album reviews and hoopla. There's always the hoopla. Go on listener like and follow!
Chorizo catches up with one of the finest and funniest songwriters around and put all the probings question required to get the heart of the talent. Also listener there is a guarantee that the stock idiotic questions will be answered as well. Always thinking of you listener! Like and Follow.
All the Votes have been counted and the results are in and we reveal the group winners in the 2016 Musical European Championships!! Kickers Of Elves sums of the excitement of the campaign and analyses the results while playing the Winning Songs. Excitement! EXCITEMENT! EXXXCCCIITTEEMMMEENNTTT!! can your heart take it? Lets find out! Listen, Like and Follow!!!
A sad day as all the wizards resign from the podcast and yet somehow it continues for a further hour and a bit. Could it be that they are not serious? Well they play seriously good music from punk parody to eighties indie gods to the best of todays strange rockers and teenage scientists. Listen, Like and follow!!
More than a Podcast in the same way that EURO 2016 is more than Football or should I say it is now as we reach the second set of groups. With artists representing all the nations in the groups waiting to be judged by your listener and eager to see if they can get your vote (go to www.trustthewizards.com to vote for your favourite in each group). This section of the competition will close on 22nd June when a new vote will pick the winners!! Get involved and lets make Musical Euro History !
Its more than a podcast its a Musical European Championship. Music from each of the competing countries slug it out group by group to find this years champion. But how can we tell who is winning? Well dear listener this is where you come in simply go to the web site at www.trustthewizards.com and go to the blog page and click on the links to vote for your favourite. Get involved or the Wizards choose and nobody wants that!
Bruce Springsteen is in the UK for the River Anniversary Tour and the Wizards were not going to miss this opportunity. The podcasts contains important public information about accessing the Pit for Springsteen concerts and the likely level of effort to achieve immortal status of single figure numbers. Jump Back Jacket joins Rebel and Kicker of the mammoth 3 day adventure condensed into under 1 hour (and don't worry there are loads of songs in that). Great Interview with the Bruce Fans Charity on here and to support them and to get some great merch go to their page here https://www.backstreetmerch.com/search?search=e+street+fans or just go and donate here http://www.lightofday.org/about/index/ . Also Listen, Like and Follow Listener.
After a dusty opening the Wizards settle into an evening of some of the finest and eclectic music imaginable. People get abused and Prince is laid to rest. To make sense of any of this listen, like and follow!
Starting in the toilet and heading down stream from there this smorgasbord of music and chat will have you on the edge of your seat, toilet or otherwise! All the key building blocks of high quality obscure avant guard rock music podcasts the instrumental selection, Kickers Question Time, Chorizos "They Should have been Massive in the 80's" and another visit to Rebel Rickets World of Ska.
Kicker and Chorizo Sample the delights of Shonen Knife "the Osaka Ramones" and upcoming GBV enthusiasts Good Grief and report back to you and only you listener. (Like and Follow)
The Garbanzos and The O'Elves make up a Wizarding foursome and venture to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to sample the delights of Tindersticks. Listen to their opinions and general musing right here and like and follow!
The Wizards are back and breaking injunctions to put it on the line for the listener. The new Violent Femmes and Future of the Left albums are comprehensively reviewed and the late rockabilly guitarist Roland Janes is abused. Whats not to like come on everybody, like and follow!
Rebel and Kicker venture to Pontins in Prestatyn to sample the annual gathering of aging hipsters at the All Tomorrows Parties Festival(and try to fit in). The three day extravaganza of rock, pop, dance, comedy, literature is done justice here whilst missing out the highlight Charlotte Church. Go on have a listen and if you like, share, follow and all that stuff.
Chorizo Ventures out to Retro Bar in Manchester to Sample the delights of Colour Me Wednesday and Baby Brave but not before sampling Puke. Umm nice.
The Wizards go Head to Head in the new quiz "is it a Cat or is it a Pig"?. The podcast is infiltrated by Aliens and the debate on free jazz is settled once and for all. Enjoy listener, Like and Follow!!
After the shock arrest of the Wizards for trumped up charges relating to their conduct on the roads, they direct music from around the globe a give a definitive guide to the Artists who managed to make albums that improved throughout they whole career (more suggestions on that one please). Now then Like and Follow and Share!
Chorizo and Chums descend on Chester in well Cheshire to catch up with the mighty Wave Pictures. Like and Follow!
The Wizards nearly get lost with the directions being so poor they have to muse over the merits of existentialism and fascism and whether any of them suck. Along with genuine reviews of the latest major show biz box sets by John Cooper Clarke and Bruce Springsteen... Really. But listener you have a job to do to send Rebel off to a concert this very week. Listen. Like and Follow
The Wizards visit Manchester England (Soo much to answer for) and take in They Might Be Giants a favourite of the Pod Debutant Kicker Junior!
Listen Like and Follow your wheels bin might literally depend on it.....or something.
The Wizards salute the growing list of teenage heroes that are sadly passing away and they don't come much greater that Bowie himself. Still time to say good bye and what better way to do it than almost discussions about how to burn a fire engine.
The Wizards Muse on Rebels selection for the best music of 2015 whether is be rock, rap or wreckless. Of course Rebel calls the best Ska song of the year in the world and the whole world is divided up into 3 types of music listeners for easy of classification and the Wizards also introduce the "Name The Final Member Of The Band Quiz". Will there be a Wizard win? Find out Listen Like and Follow!!!
Chorizo Garbanzo selects the music from 2015 that can only be described as the best! Along the way we encounter quizzes on songs with the word end in the title and complete the last name of the band from their first album release date. Audio gold for your ears. Like and follow!
The Wizard, Kicker of Elves calls the result of the best music released in 2015 competition(the "Strummer" rule allows for releases in December of the previous years (no-one is quite sure if the releases can be cover versions)). Also covered are subjects from the location of dead animal souls and service stations on the M5, naturally.
The wizards start in Iceland and slowly make their way to Chorizo's Wedding. In-between they stop off in Paraguay, Bermondsey and catch up with Chris Difford and Danny Baker amongst many others. Please take this invite to listen, enjoy, like and follow.
The strange, the weird, things that don't fit comfortably into any world view or recognised culture or societal norms. All these elements can be found in this musical podcast, and thats just amongst the hosts. Marvel at the music and it mashes up your head. and of course like and follow.
Have you ever wondered whether the File Captain Beefheart under C or B? whether to file the output of a musician by the groups they have been in or by their name? where do you file compilation? what is to become of sound tracks? If you have this is the podcast for you!! Like and Follow! Like and Follow.
The Wizards take on the behemoth that is the Alphabet and see what this large lexicon does to music curators and how they deal with the existential angst that this causes. What on earth did that mean? Well listen and find out and enjoy all the alphabet themed music and chat!
Kicker Of Elves and Chorizo Garbanzo go to Gullivers in Manchester to witness Euro Childs and Simon Love. Simon has been a long term enigmatic presence and much contemplation has been undertaken regarding his cock and balls. Of course this does not end tonight but don't let that put you off. If this hasn't put you off and you manage to listen to all or part of this and enjoy it (how could you not) LIKE AND FOLLOW!!!
Kicker and Tex attend the Famous Fruits De Mer Record Label annual Festival in Cardigan Wales and Kicker fills Chorizo in with the weekends events.
Opening with the weirdest duet ever witnessed and closing with a historic re-enactment of one of the most awkward album cover of all time this podcast is more than an exploration of music its an exploration of the exploration of music for the purpose of exploration itself and yet it discovers. Oh boy does it discover. Go on discover yourself, like and follow!!
Chorizo braves the rain and rides a train then gives Kicker pain for missing the last day of the Indie tracks Festival.
Chorizo and Kicker get the train the the West Midlands to witness the Indie Tracks Festival and give you the essential guide (to one of the days) Like and Follow. Like and Follow
Alexis Tsipras takes time out from the Greece crisis to introduce a cornucopia of musical delights including album reviews for Ezra Furman and Sam Duckworth. But the key dates are the Indie Tracks Festival on the weekend of the the 25th july, the 6th August when the wizards present and the 14th August when the Wizards DJ and finally the 6th September when the Wizards present again. Its all very involved you have to listen...like...and follow!
With the Title First Knight of The Royal Pod up for grabs the Wizards fight it out to the death to a soundtrack of the best new and old music (in their opinion) in existence in this year of 1746.
Introduced by a potato this ground breaking podcasts runs the rule over the new albums by Girlpool and FFS, before opening the voting on the best punk rock group in the world. Ever. Before exploring how to live in the spirit of Julien Cope and much much more (remember to like follow and comment if you are so inclined)
Tom Waits reportedly said that what he wanted to hear on the radio was a board game. Well in a ground breaking move the Wizards have created a new innovative spin on the ageing radio format. Yes its the Board Game from 1983 Rock Trivia played with musical accompaniment. This ones for you Tom!
The Wizards reconvene to play the best music from the cultural underworld. Playing the music thats Under The Radar, Over The Top and out of this world. Listen, Like and Share!!
The Wizards seek out the the Kraak Gallery on a dank and miserable Monday night only to be awakened and rejuvenated by Thai Pornsters, Cult Anti Comedians and Legendary rock gods the Nightingales.
The Wizards venture out to see the ledgendary space pop rock group the Super Furry Animals who are back and on form with an audio visual feast to burn even the most staunch retina.
What happens when 44 of our more esteemed musicians are asked to name their most precious protest songs. It can only be the best accompaniment to any election anywhere ever. From Argentina to Barking the globe is scoured to bring you the political inspiration you need to endure the whole election campaign.
With the excitement of the 2015 UK Election barely bubbling at all the Wizards take up the democracy loving citizens challenge to examine musics role in the world of politics. It would be stretch to say the find all or any of the answers but boy do they play some kick ass tracks. Listen share and like !
Introduced by non other than Jesus Christ this podcast has everything a music fan could want album reviews (Courtney Barnett) film reviews (Good Vibrations) and the most revealing Elvis Costello quiz to be found anywhere on the globe. You must listen
The Famous Sid Snot presents this podcast where the Wizards go up to space to review the new album by JD Meatyard, absorb 10 reggae CD's in one sitting and find out what the best song accompanies a Half Marathon. Its Breathless!
KIcker and Rebel Catch up with Sleater Kinney in Manchester on the Tour Promoting The No Cities To Love Album and are wowed by them and the fantastic support band Pins (not The Pins as foolishly suggested on the podcast)
Ever wondered what the the Wu Tang Clan checking into a Yorkshire bed and breakfast would sound like? Yes well wait no longer as the Wizards recreate this moment and while rebel struggles with a foul mouthed spool legend and the team review new music from across the globe.
The Wizards dissect many things including blowfish but mainly music in this podcast to end all podcast (jesus what a cliche). Listen to the end to win a prize!
Kicker of Elves samples the delights of Richard Dawson and reports back to you dear listener.
The Trust The Wizard Boys are so excited they almost do a forward roll but in the end content themselves with playing an eclectic mix of music from around the globe. The podcast also features the regular staples of the show the much loves Kickers Question Time and the much questioned Rebel Rikkits World of Ska and introduces the cumbersome Chorizo Hazily Remembered Festival Anecdotes. Listen to the whole thing and send in for your prize!
Kicker and Chorizo venture to Liverpool Lomax Club mainly to see and speak to JD Meatyard. Also however to pick up on the rest of the music on a packed bill with The Jar Family, Mick Flaherty, Set Thompson
Rebel is in angry mood as he lambasts the mainstream music industry for failing to bring on new talent then chooses at least one artist who is pulling in his pension (but the point still stands!).
In addition, he reveals the best ska song in the world (released in 2014) and crowns the King of Rock and Roll and all the other members of the royal rock and roll family.
What else could you possibly want? Eh?
Chorizo Garbanzo Experiences the claustrophobia of the legendary Holy Bible album recreated live in Manchester.
The Gang catch up with 80's synth legends Human League as they are wanted baby at the Liverpool Philharmonic on 30th November 2014.
The Wizards address the current controversy regarding War On Drugs and Sun Kil Moon and review all the classics in a couple of minutes. Also 2 exclusives one by John Cooper Clarke who opens the show and one by DTCV!
Rebel, Corizo, Texas Paul and Mrs Garbanzo see John Grant at the Liverpool Philharmonic and chew over this musical smorgasbord of a concert.
Chorizo and Rebel review 4 books that you may consider for your Christmas Sack. To be fair one you definitely would not. But which one? To find out more click play.
The books are: Suggs That Close Mark Ellen Rock Stars Stole My Life David Ford I Chose This
The mystical Cardiff band Soft Hearted Scientists ventured away from the homeland to play a tremendous set at The Lantern Theatre in Sheffield on 8 November 2014
Chuck Prophet arrives in Manchester with his flawless masterpiece Night Surfer to play and the Wizards describe the action from a fans eye perch.
The gand return to provide the most coherent analysis of the Scottish Referendum, a guide to film, an exploration of the Urban Dictionary and the answers to the Making Marks Mystery Album
Chorizo and Mr Fingers eat up the Long Division Festival seeing 15 bands in one day. The ecstasy and the agony (to be fair not much of that) are all to be found in the scrumptious mini podcast.
The Wizards pay tribute to John Peel on the advent of what would have been his 75th Birthday. This special podcast explores personal memories of the man and the music and states finally what he meant to the world of music and indeed to the world generally.
The Wizards catch up with the Power Pop Punk Philosopher Ballard whose driving beats are steering young Lancashire to audio heaven. Yes but what does he have for breakfast you say? We find out that as well of course!
The Trust The Wizards Gang dissect all things musical from new Boltonian Power Pop Philosophers to riding "The Crimson Wave". Listen and Enjoy!
Live Gig Review The Growlers, Fat White Family and The Wytches 19th August 2014 as Kicker and Chorizo Descend on the Kazimere Club in Liverpool to clue you in on the latest sounds from the sonic underground...or something
With the last Ramone returning to that great power chord in the sky the Wizards pay tribute before getting their teeth into Morrisseys latest offering. On the way their encounter afrobeat, tropicalia and arguably the heaviest 45 of all time (according to its producer). Enjoy.
Introduced by John Legend who picked the opening track the Wizards explore all manner of musical and musical related issues.
The Wizards decided to drown their sorrows at England's pitiful performance at the World Cup by eschewing the potential delights of Belgium - Russia and South Korea - Algeria (bad call, that one) and heading out to see New York's Parquet Courts make their live debut in Liverpool. In making a full day of it, they first head off in the sunshine to the Kazimier Garden for some open air music prior to the gig proper. Here all the ensuing hoopla as the veining enfolds captured on this loving delivered Podcast.
The Trust The Wizards boys throw their songwriting hat into the ring to spur the England World Cup Team 2014 to perform.
Words by Rebel and Chorizo. Music by Chorizo. Commentator announcement by Rebel. All singing and playing by Chorizo. With help from Kicker shouting encouragement from the terraces. www.trustthewizards.com
This song will be available to download in aid of Age UK very soon.
The Wizards take Electric Trains to Squeeze out all the crucial music information about Swedish Noir Drama, The Beach Boys and Biscuits!
Rebel Rikkit and Chorizo Garbanzo catch Neil Finn on the Dizzy Heights Tours at the Lowry in Salford and watch the Mighty Mister Finn Challenge and Charm his audience leaving none unsatisfied.
Trust The Wizards visit the Crabstock Festival in Cardigan Bay and experience the cool vibe of Psych.
Chorizo Garbanzo and Kicker'O'Elves descend of Liverpool Shipping Forecast to Witness Alcopop's finest Johnny Foreigner and Redstewart and 3 other new musical groups and live to tell the tale in this mini podcast / fan cast / Trust The Wizards outside broadcast.