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Don"t Believe The Hype

Don"t Believe The Hype

A weekly podcast exploring the discography of Arctic Monkeys - track by track, era by era, brick by brick. Written, hosted and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. https://linktr.ee/arcticmonkeyspodcast

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01:17:53

I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor 20th...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/10/17

We celebrate (slash commiserate being old) this milestone in the Monkeys' discography!

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01:50:10

S5 E16: 'AM Wrap-Up' Part 2

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/09/23

Join me, Justin, Simon Love and Chris Gale for part two of us wrapping up the AM era!https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast Come join us over the break for loads of content!

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02:25:52

S5 E16: 'AM Wrap-Up' Part 1

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/09/16

Join me, Justin, Simon Love and Chris Gale for part one of us wrapping up the AM era!https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast Come join us over the break for loads of content!

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02:18:52

S5 E15: 'You're So Dark'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/09/09

It's the last track of the era! But thankfully it's a good one with, much to Justin's delight, a horror theme throughout! Get down on all fours and listen to us dissect this sexy -ide along with Ryan Gosling's band 'Dead Man's Bones' debut in the pre-show!Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast

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02:04:26

S5 E14: 'Stop The World I Wanna Get Off With You'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/09/02

A great discussion of this much-loved B-Side. Can Justin convince Dan to fall on the more positive side of the fence he's sat on? Pre-show dissection of Lou Reed's classic 1972 album 'Transformer'. Become a subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastSo stop the world because we wanna talk Monkeys with you!

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01:20:26

S5 E13: '2013'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/08/26

Dan does his utmost to bring some positive thoughts to this much maligned track in the discography! Plus, a breakdown of a 2013 Dead Sons album! So pick up your transmitter with its little shiny fruit and have a listen!Please sunscribe at https://www.patreon.com/c/arcticpodcast

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02:07:28

S5 E12: 'I Wanna Be Yours'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/08/19

It's the last track on the album, and we get in as deep as the Pacific Ocean on this one! Join us to discuss the beautiful sound, the JCC lyrics, and so much more! Including an apt pre-show deep dive of Aaliyah's 1995 Influential classic R&B album 'One in a Million'.Please subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastIf you like your coffee hot, then brew a pot and have a listen!

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03:09:07

S5 E11: 'Knee Socks'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/08/12

Absolute bumper chat this week as we discuss penultimate AM track 'Knee Socks .'We don't want to give any of our thoughts away on this one, so grab it by the sweet spot and have a listen! Plus, a dissection of Arctic's adjacent QOTSA album 'Era Vulgaris'.Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast

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02:27:07

S5 E10: 'Snap Out of It'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/08/05

We delve into an episode for a song that we both have issues with. However, we get to the heart of those issues through analysing the music. We also dispel a fan theory on the lyrics! In the pre-show, we break down Gorillaz's hit Demon Dayz. So, if you're sick of us by now, then bloody snap out of it and crack this episode on! Please Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast

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02:17:54

S5 E9: 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/07/29

We loved discussing this hip-hop beat-led classic in the discography.From bad covers, a sexually explicit video and personal stories around this 'topic' let's say, this week has it all!So get drunk, wait until 3 AM and put on this episode. Why'd you only listen to us when you're High?We also dissect a beast of the hip hop world '2001, by Dre. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastApologies for the sound issues from Dan's Mic in the first part of the

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02:19:58

S5 E8: 'Fireside'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/07/22

Great lyrical chat this week as we tackle the many sides to this fiery track!A deep dissection of both the coral's debut in the preshow and the on-form Nick and Matt performance in the main track! Become a subscriber here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastGuest guitarists and everything this week. So, why not light the fuse and join us fireside?

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02:13:32

S5 E7: 'Mad Sounds'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/07/15

A light-sounding song gets matched by a lighter episode with less information. However, we still have some interesting discussions on guest band members, the music and the meaning of the lyrics! Some put some mad sounds in your era and get up and then listen... I guess. We also dissect one of Justin's favourite artists, Leonard Cohen, in the pre-show with his debut album 'Songs of Leonard Cohen'. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcast

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03:05:28

S5 E6: 'No.1 Party Anthem'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/07/09

Monster of an episode this week as we discuss this fan favourite melodic hit! How is it this long with no music and little information, we hear you ask? Well, we love dissecting the music in this one! Dan also has the pleasure of explaining Eric Cantona and Madness to an American in this one. So, come on, come on, come... listen to our No.1 music section!We also dissect Elton John's Classic "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' in the pre-show. Become a subscriber here:

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02:03:13

S5 E5: 'I Want It All'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/07/01

Our first non-single this week! It splits the fan base, but will it split us? Drink some miniature whiskey and share some Coke (however you wish to take that) and listen to us dissect this stomping tune along with Electric Warrior by T Rex in the pre-show subscriber-only chat.Please subscribe here: patreon.com/arcticpodcastChris Solo Cover:https://youtu.be/UHutr0PMT0s?si=1XzPTfnvj0cpQ79R

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02:44:48

S5 E4: 'Arabella'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/06/24

Things get tense in this bumper episode dissecting Arabella! Whose side will you fall on? Justin or Dan's.....For subscribers, we also dissect Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid'. For fairly explanatory reasons. Subscirbe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastOne's a '70s head and one's a modern lover. We'll let you decide which....

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02:10:55

S5 E3: 'One For The Road'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/06/17

What a vibe of a song we have on our hands this week! Join us as we discuss the two sides of the lyrics in this hip-hop track, along with 'Stankonia' by Outkast, in the pre-show for subscribers. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/arcticpodcastFrom the bottom of our hearts, we love this track.

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02:10:52

S5 E2: 'R U Mine?'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/06/10

Time to finally dig into this legendary rock n roll song, along with a pre-show review of 'Ashanti' by... You guessed it... 'Ashanti'. Why would we choose that album? Find out in the episode! Please subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/arcticpodcastGuess what's harder than it sounds? Explaining 'Thunderbirds' to an American.

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02:55:10

S5 E1: 'Do I Wanna Know?'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/06/03

Bumper episode today as we dissect both this classic track and (for subscribers) 'Brothers' by The Black Keys. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/arcticpodcastIt's a long one, so you know...try not to fall asleep on the settee... that's a good way to spill a drink... I've heard.

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01:26:22

Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys 20th Anniversary...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/05/29

Yes, it's been twenty years. It's. Been. Twenty. Years. Feel Old? Put your pipe and slippers on, get in your rocking chair, and listen to us talk about this historic EP.Subscribe here for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/arcticpodcast

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01:35:24

The Middle Of Adventure Is Such A Perfect Place to...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2025/05/27

We announce host-based changes and have a meet-and-greet chat!

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