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Listener Land

Welcome to the Listener Land Podcast, the music podcast that"s like pulling up a bar stool and joining the conversation. Each episode Louis, Geoff and Wayne take a deep dive into the world of music from a consumer"s point of view, sharing little-known facts and untold stories that will surprise and delight even the most die-hard music fan. With a healthy dose of guitar talk thrown in for good measure, our lively discussions are like eavesdropping on the ultimate music lover"s conversation. So grab a

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00:41:45

Ed, Dave & John: The Collab That Shouldn’t Work (But...

Listener Land ·

2025/06/07

What do you get when Ed Sheeran, Dave Grohl, and John Mayer team up on a track? A confusing, chaotic, maybe brilliant collaboration — and John being very John about it.This week, we unpack:John Mayer’s “troll” solo on Ed Sheeran’s new F1 songWhy this unexpected trio kind of… makes sense?Jack Black’s record-breaking 34-second Minecraft songNetflix’s biopics on Robert Plant and David GilmourThe truth behind Smokey Robinson’s shocking allegationsLeland Sklar’s legendary producer prankWhether 37-track

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00:39:18

Metallica Caused an Earthquake, Gaga Breaks Records &...

Listener Land ·

2025/05/30

Metallica triggered a tremor, Gaga played to 2.2 million fans, and Sheffield’s legendary Leadmill might be closing for good. Also: LimeWire lawsuits, Jimmy Page tape magic, and Radiohead vs. Muse in the moody misery stakes.

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00:35:16

Foo Fighters Sack Drummer & The Who’s 40-Year Farewell

Listener Land ·

2025/05/23

This week we dive into Foo Fighters dropping their drummer with no explanation, Avril Lavigne’s nostalgic comeback, and The Who’s ever-extending farewell. Plus: Craig David, Taylor Swift vs. Johnny Rotten, Springsteen on politics, and the band member vs. singer popularity debate.

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00:39:23

Best Guitarist of the Decade? + Katy Perry’s Space...

Listener Land ·

2025/05/16

We debate the best guitarists of every decade, from Clapton to Mayer — then spiral into Katy Perry’s 11-minute space trip, TikTok-fuelled electro stats, and whether swapping Bono into The Beatles would’ve worked. Also: misheard lyrics, band breakups, and the music video GOAT.

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00:39:26

Canada’s Favourite Band, Gene’s £10K Scam & AI Xmas Song

Listener Land ·

2025/05/09

The Tragically Hip’s final concert stopped Canada in its tracks. We also unpack Gene Simmons’ £10,000 “be my roadie” experience, Steven Wilson’s AI-written Christmas song, Springsteen’s famously misheard lyric, and songs we’d gladly erase from history.

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00:35:20

Led Zeppelin’s Return, Bowie Trains Dolphins &...

Listener Land ·

2025/05/01

This week on Listener Land, we’re overflowing with chaos, controversy, and cracking trivia — from the jaw-dropping Led Zeppelin Legacy Tour announcement, to Prince’s estate cancelling his Netflix documentary, and the baffling truth that David Bowie helped train dolphins (yes, really).Also in this episode:🎸 Alice Cooper’s original lineup returns after 50 years🥁 Faces are back with 11 tracks and Rod Stewart can’t make the tour🎤 Freddie Mercury’s sister drops £3 million on sentimental

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00:53:28

Metallica’s £3.5K ‘Free’ Gig?! | Kanye Chaos, Lost...

Listener Land ·

2025/04/21

This week on Listener Land, we go full spectrum — from Metallica’s so-called “free” Apple Vision Pro concert (that’ll cost you £3,500) to Kanye West dragging Puff Daddy and his own daughter into controversy, it’s a wild ride.We also get into:🎤 A newly discovered Beatles audition tape🎸 Why Cher won’t play by charity rules👓 The history of musicians wearing glasses (yep, we go there)🪩 Our guilty pleasure songs — prepare for Cliff Richard, Beautiful South and even The Carpenters🎧 A heated debate on

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00:33:46

The Dark Truth Behind the Macarena & Ed Sheeran Goes...

Listener Land ·

2025/04/13

In this episode of Listener Land, we unravel some of the most unexpected stories in music—from the surprisingly dark meaning behind the Macarena, to the madness of Amazon’s new AI song generator and Ed Sheeran hinting at a death metal phase (!).We also dig into: • Forgotten gems from Evanescence • Who should play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic • Why Will Smith’s new album makes a cheeky nod to The Slap • Whether legacy bands are stuck in nostalgia loops • And what it means when your heartbeat

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00:34:15

Banned by the BBC?!

Listener Land ·

2025/04/07

🎙️ In this episode of Listener Land, we dive into Barry White’s suspicious basslines, Spice Girls censorship chaos, and... urinal etiquette?! Yep, it's one of those.We also dig into:- The reggae version of OK Computer- Bob Marley’s royalties funding a soup kitchen- Annie Lennox’s underrated masterpiece- The most recognisable guitar riffs ever (and why we disagree)- Which words show up the most in song lyrics- Sting’s top 10 favourite tracks — and which ones are “crap”From funk to folklore, this

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00:43:19

Snoop Dogg Hired a £50k Blunt Roller?!

Listener Land ·

2025/03/28

🎙️ In this episode of the Listener Land Podcast, we dive into the weirdest job Snoop Dogg ever created — paying someone £50,000 a year to roll his blunts. Seriously.We also chat about:- Cher dressing up as Elvis at Love Rocks NYC- Eminem’s mind-blowing rap speed record- AI's growing grip on the music industry- Why John Lydon has no time for Pistols nostalgia- Comedy songs, Barry Manilow lies, and why £3 Battenberg is offensiveA rambling, nostalgic, and completely daft conversation as always.👉

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00:42:09

The Sphere’s Next Star? (It’s Not Who You Think…)

Listener Land ·

2025/03/23

Is the Sphere getting a new superstar residency? The rumour mill is turning and the Listener Land lads are on it. In this week’s episode, they dive into the speculation around who might follow U2 into Vegas’ high-tech colosseum.Also in this episode:🎤 BRIT Awards outfits and overexposed everything👑 King Charles launches a playlist (yep, seriously)🧠 The world’s longest and most hallucinogenic songs🪑 Ringo Starr’s furniture phase🎤 Why Coldplay are quitting albums🛏️ And why Hull probably won’t be

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00:45:40

Disappearing Bands & Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Mystery

Listener Land ·

2025/03/14

📢 Welcome to another episode of Listener Land Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, we dive into: • The mystery of disappearing bands – why are groups vanishing from the charts? • Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress – what really happened to it? • The state of live music venues – is it harder for bands to make it today? • Music memories – songs we loved as kids but now cringe at. • Weird and hilarious song lyrics – including some truly awful ones. • Music history facts – including a surprising connection between Lady

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00:41:20

Billy Corgan’s Secret Supergroup? The Next Big Thing

Listener Land ·

2025/03/06

Billy Corgan has joined a secret supergroup, could this be the next rock powerhouse? In this episode of Listener Land, we break down what we know so far about this new band and why it could be a game-changer for rock music.But that’s not all:🎸 Ozzy Osbourne’s Pirates of the Caribbean story— Sharon’s hidden revelation🎶 The first-ever song recognized by Shazam—bet you won’t guess it!🏆 Grammys drama—Billie Eilish’s rough night and Taylor Swift’s latest record-breaking moment🍺 Lidl opening a pub

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00:44:15

Ozzy’s Last Stand and Jack White’s Rant

Listener Land ·

2025/03/03

We dive deep into the state of rock music, from Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath reunion to Jack White firing back at critics over short gigs. Plus, is the music industry rigged? We break down the Grammy controversies, Will Smith’s unexpected rap comeback, and more!#RockMusic #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #JackWhite #Grammys #MusicIndustry #Metallica #GunsNRoses #WillSmith #MusicDebate #MusicPodcast🗣️ Timestamps below – jump to your favorite parts! ⬇️💬 Comment below: Do you think rock music is still

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00:39:18

Rock is Dead? The Last Great Rock Bands & The Future...

Listener Land ·

2025/02/20

Is rock music dead, or does it still have life left in it?With classic bands like The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Oasis either touring or reuniting, the question remains—are we stuck in the past? Can any modern band ever match their legacy?🔥 In this episode, we discuss:👉 The Rolling Stones’ crazy ticket prices—are they worth it?👉 Are Oasis the last real rock band?👉 Why are old bands reforming but not making new music?👉 Vinyl & cassettes are back—but will CDs make a comeback?👉 Is the music

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00:41:13

Bjork Slams Spotify & Paul McCartney’s AI Warning

Listener Land ·

2025/02/09

Music is changing faster than ever – but is it for the better?This week, we’re diving into:👉 Def Leppard’s guitarist swap – What’s happening with Vivian Campbell?👉 Bjork’s bold claim: Are young people to blame for killing CDs & vinyl?👉 Paul McCartney’s AI warning – Will AI ruin the future of music?👉 Spotify & streaming – The industry’s biggest problem?👉 The best recording session to time travel back to!Plus, wild stories from music history, our favourite music memories, and an epic

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00:50:30

Why Hendrix Left Little Richard’s Band

Listener Land ·

2025/02/07

“Why did Jimi Hendrix really leave Little Richard’s band? Was it over a sandwich, or is there more to the story? In this episode of Listener Land Podcast, we break down one of music’s strangest myths and uncover the real reason behind Hendrix’s departure.”👉 Did Hendrix clash with Little Richard over his style? 👉 The truth behind the a sandwich” rumour 👉 How this shaped Hendrix’s career before his rise to fame 👉 Other legendary musicians who left their bands under strange circumstances We also

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00:51:33

"Bad Boy" Legal Trouble & Stolen Tracks:

Listener Land ·

2025/01/23

This week on Listener Land, we’re diving into music’s biggest stories:🎶 Sony’s music vault hacked—how stolen Coldplay tracks were sold online. 🎤 Bad Boy legal drama unfolds as Jay-Z faces trouble with the law. 💿 Vinyl’s epic comeback: why it’s outselling digital in some markets. 🎧 Spotify introduces Lossless Audio with a premium upgrade—is it worth it? • 01:36 – Sony Music Hack Scandal How Coldplay and other artists’ unreleased tracks were hacked and sold. • 10:30 – Vinyl’s Comeback Why

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00:41:18

The END of the Festival!

Listener Land ·

2025/01/21

In this episode of Listener Land, we dive into the wildest music stories: 🎤 Will Smith’s slap at the Oscars and his shift back to music roots. 🎸 Lady Gaga’s surprising connection to AC/DC. 💿 Vinyl’s unexpected comeback and how it’s topping the charts again. 🎶 Rap lyrics that leave us scratching our heads—‘You the shit, bitch, you not even fart!’ 🎪 The Glastonbury festival’s corporate shift and Neil Young’s boycott. Plus, did you know Michael Jackson secretly worked on Sonic 3’s music? This

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00:41:02

Labyrinth Returns in 2025 and Music Legends Honoured

Listener Land ·

2025/01/06

Is the Goblin King returning? The Labyrinth sequel is rumored for 2025, and we’re diving into everything we know (and speculate) about this long-awaited movie. Who could possibly step into David Bowie’s iconic shoes? Plus, we celebrate Rory Gallagher’s overdue tribute, discuss Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury spot, and break down the Faces reunion. It’s a mix of nostalgia, movie news, and music’s biggest momentsTime Codes • 00:00 – Welcome to Listener Land • A quick intro and what’s coming up in the

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