Rod's Ramblings: Recent Episodes
Rod Collett
The latest episode of Rod's Ramblings looks at the work of comedy author, Nick Spalding, gives advice to up and coming authors and includes an extract from his best-selling novel, 'Dumped Actually'.
In this inaugral 'Rod's Rambling Reads' we take a temporary journey away from music and look at the world of books and authors. This episode specifically focuses on one of my favourites, Mark Edwards. We talk about his career from the early days of 'The Magpies' right up to his latest novel, 'No Place to Run' along with his collaborations with Louise Voss. The podcast also includes a reading of the prologue from Mark's novel, 'The Lucky Ones'.
With the announcement of Simon McBride being made the latest permanent member of Deep Purple, here are my thoughts about my love of the band, the great guitarists that have stood on the stage before him and I ask who is Simon McBride?
This episode celebrates Kevin Rowland's 69th birthday and looks at their history from the early days of The Killjoys up until their recent performance at the Commonwealth Games.
A few days ago a good friend of mine challenged me to produce a podcast about The Commonwealth Games. It had to be finished before The Games ended and it had to be less than 10 minutes long. Well, here it is and I hope you enjoy it.
A few days ago a good friend of mine challenged me to produce a podcast about The Commonwealth Games. It had to be finished before The Games ended and had to be less than 10 minutes long. Here it is. Does it deserve a medal? Only you, the listener can decide.
This episode looks at the career of Th e Red Hot Chilli Peppers, their turnover of guitarists and how any publicity is not always good publicity. It also includes excerpts from interviews with the band.
This week's episode looks at the career of Tom Petty, from his early days growing up in Gainesville, Florida to his success with The Heartbreakers, his friendship with Stevie Nicks and his time with The Travelling Wilburys.
In the 10th episode of Rod's Ramblings, I talk about the album Nirvana Sings Nirvana (that never was), Rock Musicals, Concept Albums and Rock Operas. I talk about how Concept Albums and Rock Operas are mixed up and search for the first Rock Operas. Bands discussed are Nirvana, The Pretty Things, The Kinks, My Chemical Romance, and Green Day.
With venues opening up again, I look at Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous album. Reflections on the album with clips from Brian Downey, Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. History of the band and a little bit of trivia. Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band 'River Run Dry' provided by Epidemic Sound.
A series of stories about guitars, some famous, some expensive and some a little strange. Featuring Peter Green, Gary Moore, Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Rick Nielsen and Seasick Steve. Also included is the world's biggest Pedal Board. Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band 'River Run Dry' provided by Epidemic Sound.
Have you ever missed the opportunity of seeing a band or an artist? With me, it was Genesis during the Peter Gabriel era. This episode looks back at the Genesis Live album that represented that time, briefly looks at the band's history and ends with a bit of trivia. Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.
A new episode looking at three songs about New Year's Day by Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift and U2
We begin asking the question is there anything in the concept that three is a magic number, move on to New Year's Resolutions, look at each of Bon Jovi's, Taylor Swift's and U2's versions of New Year's Day and finish with VERY expensive guitars.
Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.
A Christmas ramble celebrating 'The Fairy Tale of New York' by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
We ask what are the most popular fairy tales, a little bit of history regarding New York and look at the history of one of the most popular Christmas singles.
Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.
A nostalgic look back at The Old Grey Whistle Test specifically Bob Harris, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Punk Movement not forgetting Annie Nightingale, Andy Kershaw, Mark Ellen and David Hepworth.
Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.
How the accidental discovery of an old 45 brings back memories of Top of The Pops from my teenage years.
'Standing in the Road' by Blackfoot Sue, the thoughts of Jeff Lynne and Alice Cooper talking about 'School's Out' and Salvador Dali.
Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.
Episode One of a series of podcasts reminiscing about cultural events and how they have affected this sixty something. This episode covers music and the first album I ever owned, Fireball, by Deep Purple.
It consists of my thoughts, events that took place whilst the album was made and contains clips from the band members.
Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River Run Dry provided by Epidemic Sound.