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The Indie 500 Podcast

Breddy Tidgewater and Helio Novell

A discussion and dissection of the top 500 albums according to NME magazine (list from 2013) We offer a history of the album and the time it was recorded, a look into the artists, interviews with musicians, critics and writers We are quite fond of following the rabbit down the hole and recording off shoot episodes to learn more about a topic we are fascinated with.

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01:19:07

Know your NME: Interview with Al Horner

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/07/01

The show is once again graced by one of the hallowed few: Al Horner, an NME contributor whose own personal list of top albums was factored into the top 500 list from whence we sprung. Along with all matters NME we also talk Queen, the Queen, Stones (many kinds), In N Out burgers, and Script Apart: Al’s podcast where he talks to screenwriters about their craft.This weeks thing Breddy couldn’t recall: Dankmus, the Simpsons samples based electronic dance musician.

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02:38:45

Episode 17: Outkast - Stankonia - Stank God I'm a...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Episode 17 - #500 Outkast - Stankonia: Stank God Im a Country Boy Ah ha / hush that fuss / everybody move to the back of the NME Top 500 Albums list! its #500 - Stankonia. A horrible underrating of a fantastic album, but a welcome visit to Atlanta to talk about Outkast. Other topics include a lot of Arcade Fire for some unknown reason, whether Doop is still the worst UK #1 song we’ve heard….and is Red Velvet cake just regular cake? Tune in to find out……..BREAK!00:00 Introduction and Podcast

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01:15:22

IFP Pit Stop: Prof. Martin James interview, the...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/19

A little something extra for all the Professor Rave fans: our full interview with Martin James, previously featured in part on episode 16: The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation, and now here unedited, uncut and uninterrupted by anything but Breddy’s inability to remember things about John Coltrane while trying to talk about how he was previously unable to remember things about John Coltrane.⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for our Substack

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03:09:37

Episode 16: Rave Un2 the year 1994 ft. Professor...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/17

#155 - The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted GenerationThe indie 500 boys say fuck em’ and THEIR (own) LAW by self selecting an album rather than rolling a random one. Aiding and abetting this podcast crime is none other than friend of the pod, and friend of the band, “Professor Rave” Martin James, here to give them a first hand account of the UK rave scene of the 90s, the come up for Liam Howlett and his crew known as The Prodigy, and the unique crackdown aimed at youth culture in the UK being

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00:08:48

IFP Pit Stop: Our goodbye to Brian Wilson

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Today Mr. Brian Wilson, one of musics greatest performers, writers and minds passed on, and so we hope you’ll join us in paying tribute to him in a way we believe he would have enjoyed. God only knows what we’ll be without him. Rest easy 🫡

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01:17:47

Indie 500 Pitstop: St. John Coltrane Church w/ Dr....

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/10

On this weeks special Pit Stop episode the Indie 500 boys follow up on one of the most intriguing threads from the mainline episode on John Coltrane’s album “A Love Supreme”: The St. John Coltrane Church, and for their guide they are blessed with a visit from Dr. Nicholas Baham, a long time church member, professor at California State University East Bay and author of "The Coltrane Church: Apostles of Sound, Agents of Social Justice". The boys and Dr. Baham talk the churches’ origins, Coltranes

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02:40:38

Episode 15: Vauxhaul ass to Hullabalooza

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/06/04

#375 - Morrissey - Vauxhall and I Somebody told us when we got to Vauxhall “sons you’ve finally got it made! Ol’ Morrissey made it here, and we’re all sure that you will!” but Helio and Breddy don’t think Morrisey done it this way, no we don’t think Morrissey done it this way15 eps on the NME list, speeding our middle-aged lives away, tell us one more time so we understand: are you sure Morrissey really did it this way? Did ol’ Morrissey really do it this way?Saddle up cowpunchers, we’re fittin to

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02:23:52

Episode 14: What is Love? Baby Supreme Me, Supreme...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/05/27

#188 - John Coltrane - A Love SupremeThis week the boys review a John Coltrane album that was recorded in the time it takes them to record 2 episodes, and ended up in the library of congress. It’s the shows first foray into the wide world of Jazz with an album served up by the good God himself. Along the way they talk SebAstian (no Belle this time), ask why a local pizza chain may have lost it’s mojo, and for once only refer to the IRA vs Margaret Thatcher here in the introduction text, just

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02:03:47

IFP Pit Stop: Nobody moves, Nobody gets (Johnny...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/05/20

This week the Indie 500 boys are visiting pit lane to talk everything cover songs. From beloved bangers to mind rending renditions and some that simply cannot be explained. Was Chris Cornell the best Ozzy stand in? Should you subject yourself to a classic song with it’s key changed? Can Breddy remember Will Dissly’s name? And exactly how many times is Sheryl Crow gonna come up in this thing? All these answers and more on today’s episode of The Indie 500 Podcast…00:00 Introduction to the Indie 500

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03:24:19

Episode 13: An Airbag saved [Borat voice] A MY LIFE

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/05/13

#20 Radiohead - OK ComputerThis week the IFP boys dine with NME list royalty as they’ve landed within the top 25 for the first time on the pod. An event that requires reinforcements: Rick Quinn, on leave from The Army of the Dead and Company, returns to discuss a landmark album that touched all three’s lives in their formative years. Other topics include best protest songs, Phil Collins’ session work, what makes an album perfect, Gaga vs Roan in who has the longest streak of ep mentions, and a Meat

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01:29:51

Episode 12: Tiers in Heaven Or How I learned To Stop...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Find us on TiktokOr on our SubstackOn a very special Indie 500 Podcast, the boys take a look back and rank the first ten entries from the NME Top 500 Albums of All Time featured on the show via an Eric Clapton derived tier system, ponder the perfect wrestling walk-out songs, test out BOSS’s brand new line of Podcast effects pedals, and play what might just be their new favorite game: SPIN WAR00:00 Welcome to the Indy 500 Podcast00:26 Sound Check and Weekend Recap01:00 Choosing the Perfect Wrestling

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00:59:40

IFP Pit Stop: French Touch and the enemy of our NME

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/22

The Indie 500 Podcast’s illustrious Pit Stop series continues in an interview with prodigious music journalist and author Martin James on French Touch, the certain something that gives French electronic music it’s inimitable style. At least that’s where it starts….tune in to see where it ends up. French Connections: From Discotheque to Daft Punk - The Birth of French TouchJam out to some of Martin's aka Nostalgia Deathstar tunes

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02:03:38

Episode 11: III's Company Too

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Find us on Tiktok Click here for our Substack #173 Led Zeppelin - III This week this is the way it ought to be: The indie 500 boys talk best 10th albums, the fear of a Parappa the Rapper Planet, Coachella headlines, and decide can Paul McCartney shred? Also I think there’s a major Led Zeppelin album featured in there somewhere. You’ll want to stay to the end of this one, or skip to it, little piggy.00:00 Welcome to the Indie 500 Podcast00:30 Soundcheck and 10th Album Discussion01:29 Exploring Pink

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00:27:57

Interview with Michele Catalano from...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/10

In this episode of the Indie 500 Podcast, the hosts interview Michelle Catalano, editor and owner of the music website 'I Have That on Vinyl.com' They discuss her website, which features personal stories related to users' record collections, rather than traditional reviews. The conversation dives into a specific album, 'High Land, Hard Rain' by Aztec Camera, which serendipitously synchronized with a recent show episode. Michelle shares how the website started, her journey with

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01:55:15

Episode 10: I bless hard rains down in high landia

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Ep description: #293 - Aztec Camera - High Land Hard Rain The Indie 500 boys take a trip to the suburbs of Glasgow with a quick detour to visit special guest Michele Catalano where we talk all things Rowdy Roddy Frame. The boys talk emotional outlier albums, if anyone has seen TRON, cruel siblings, metalheads literally spitting on 80s synthesizers, and Helios dog learns that interrupting a podcast means you get a treat! Ruff!00:00 Welcome to the Indie 500 Podcast00:31 Sound Check Question: Emotional

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01:45:45

Episode 9: I envy us

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/04/01

It’s nearly NFL draft week and the boys are giving a rundown of all the top prospects and doing a mock draft of the first round. We also talk Aaron Rodgers landing spots, Russell Wilson to the Giants and this weeks NME album.00:00 Welcome to the Indie 500 Podcast00:31 Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh?01:44 Russ doesn't quite make it to braodway04:04 Recent NFL Draft news and rumors07:31 Is there a franchise player in this class?08:41 Perfect team and player fitsAPRIL FOOLS!#11 - Spinal Tap - Smell

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02:17:13

Episode 8: Oh and David, China Girl is not the...

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/03/24

#296 - David Bowie - Let's DanceOn this weeks episode the boogaloo indie 500 dudes bring you the news on David Bowie’s Lets Dance. They discuss everything from best album cameos, the death of disco, the life of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Nile Rodger’s thoughts on Princes butt. Put on your Bred shoes and dance the Helioos!00:00 Welcome to the Indy 500 Podcast00:22 Cold Open: Sound Check and Album Introduction01:07 Favorite Unexpected Guest Stars in Music08:28 Diving into David Bowie's Let's

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00:44:46

Krautrock Pit Stop Part 3: Alex Cowling

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/03/20

This week on The Indie 500 podcast, Helio takes a 'pit stop' to delve deeper into the genre of Krautrock following the review of 'Neu! 75' from the NME Top 500 list. They are joined by Alex Cowling, a musician from Chicago, who shares his insights on Krautrock's origins, influences, and key characteristics. Alex elaborates on the genre's development in post-WWII Germany and its distinct elements compared to American and British psychedelic music. They discuss the genre's crucial impact on electronic

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00:46:28

Krautrock Pit Stop Part 2: Kyle Reiff

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/03/19

In this episode of The Indie 500 podcast, Helio delves into the niche genre of Kraut Rock with the help of expert guest Kyle Reiff, co-founder of Reiffenvatter Press. Reiffdiscusses the origins, influences, and sonic diversity of Kraut Rock, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. He talks about his experiences collecting rare memorabilia like posters from canceled Kraftwerk tours and explains the political climate and musical landscape that shaped bands like Neu!, Kraftwerk, and Can. The episode

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00:32:46

Krautrock Pit Stop Part 1: Alex Henkle

The Indie 500 Podcast ·

2025/03/18

In this episode of The Indie 500 Podcast, Helio explores the genre of Krautrock with guest Alex Henkle, author of a chapter in the "Cambridge Companion to Krautrock". The discussion delves into the origins, influential bands, and the unique aspects of Krautrock, highlighting its impact on various music scenes. Alex also shares his personal journey into the genre and recommends essential Krautrock albums for new listeners. The episode provides a comprehensive look at Krautrock's

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