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Beat Motel Zine

Welcome to Beat Motel Zine, the comedy-infused alt-music podcast! Born from a zine from the DIY scene, we blend laughs with punk, metal, and everything offbeat. Discover the weirder side of bands, from unintentionally funny stage antics to musical mishaps. Tune in for a profane, comedic journey through alternative tunes, where every episode is a laugh. Join us as we explore music"s funniest fringes with a punk rock spirit! Can the alternative music scene and comedy mix? Of course they can; we"ll

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01:08:06

Non English language tracks

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/11/04

In this episode of Beat Motel Andrew is joined by Dr Hannah. Join us as we dive into non-English music, from French hip-hop to North African future funk and Italian soap-opera jams. Along the way, we touch on archaeology, conspiracy theorists, and of course, toilet humor – because what’s a Beat Motel episode without that? We chat about: - Dr. Sam’s political philosophy doctorate (no, he can't save lives). - Sparks’ 70s awkward sexiness and North African beats that sound straight out of _The Fifth

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00:57:22

Multiple songwriters in one band & great band,...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/10/28

In this episode of "Beat Motel," Andrew Culture and _Spamuel Rage_ (because who else could conjure up such bizarre music choices?) return to the long-anticipated second half of their chaos-fueled breakdown: _Great Band, Terrible Decision_. Naturally, things get out of hand, with deep dives into bands that alienate their own fans, riffs that make zero sense, and Devon Townsend’s baffling alien coffee addiction (yes, seriously).Expect more music geekery, deranged anecdotes, and Andrew’s rants about

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01:12:26

Bands who change members, for better or worse

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/10/21

Strap yourselves in, folks, because this week Andrew Culture is joined by _David Jago_, and they’re taking a full-throttle dive into the wonderful (and sometimes catastrophic) world of bands who can’t keep a lineup straight. From Radiohead’s unbreakable five-piece to Faith No More's revolving door of members, this episode is a chaotic journey through rock and metal history. Ever wondered what happens when a 17-year-old guitarist joins a band mid-tour? Or when you replace drummers so often it feels

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01:11:19

Great band, terrible decision & multiple songwriters...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/10/14

In this episode of **Beat Motel**, Andrew and the eloquently deranged **Spamuel Rage** dive deep into the delightful chaos of _Great Bands, Terrible Decisions_, and the unexpected tangents of _Multiple Songwriters in One Band_. Expect loud opinions, questionable facts, and unfiltered rants about music that might just leave you scratching your head—and, if you're like Andrew, maybe scratching something else too. The dynamic duo kicks off by discussing inappropriate use of toenails (yes, that’s a

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01:00:26

Albums for hangovers - Beat Motel Music Podcast

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/10/07

**Episode Summary:** In this episode of _Beat Motel_, host Andrew Culture welcomes guest co-host Ollie Pearson to chat about one of life’s crucial topics: music for hangovers. Together, they explore the perfect tracks to ease the pain, from ambient soundscapes to feel-good ska, and discuss how to nurse a hangover in style. From nostalgic memories to surprising musical connections, this episode covers all the bases in a delightful, soothing, and occasionally raucous way. **Key Highlights:** -

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01:02:17

Bands you wish you were in

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/09/30

In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew Culture and Dr Sam, aka "Spamuel Rage," dive headfirst into music, madness, and musings with their signature punk rock attitude and chaotic humour. From noise gigs that leave them temporarily deaf to exploring the wildest genre mashups, the hosts passionately share the bands they wish they could have been part of. Expect raucous riffs, personal stories, and more than a few tangents about life, music, and everything in between.**Key Highlights:** -

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00:54:53

Bands whose sound doesn't match their image

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/09/23

Grab your studded jackets and get ready for another round of unfiltered chaos with Andrew Culture and David Jago on *Beat Motel*. This week, the lads are tearing into bands whose sound just doesn’t match their image. From the letdown of Marilyn Manson’s early albums to the baffling presence of Ghost t-shirts at metal gigs, no band is safe from their sharp, witty analysis. Andrew dishes out some surprises as he explores black metal bands that look nothing like you’d expect. Meanwhile, Jago goes on a

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00:58:49

Naff debut album, great follow up

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/09/16

### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Citric Dummies - Look Out World (I'm Eating at Arbys) (0.30) #### Andrew's Riff - Smashing Pumpkins - Sighommi ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Metallica - Creeping Death (1.24) 2. Black Midi - John L (opening) 3. GWAR - The Salaminizer (opening) 4. Beastie Boys - No Sleep Til Brooklyn (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. David Bowie - Join the gang (1:31) 2. Blur - She's so high (0:52) 3. Slayer - Black Magic (2:30) 4. Radiohead

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01:01:13

Bands with fake drummers

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/09/09

The Musician's Union campaigned to ban drum machines. That's like a chunk of cauliflower campaigning to ban toilet roll. It just makes no sense. In this episode of The Beat Motel Andrew is joined by the always hardcore Dan Callis. What we didn't know before we started recording this episode is that Dan is currently under the influence of some fairly heavy sedation following surgery. Listener discretion is advised... ### Riffs of the week #### Dan's Riff - How long you been

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01:06:24

Cars in songs

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/09/02

Girls in Cars? Boys in Cars? Nonbinary people in cars? Nongendered People in Cars? Animals in Cars! Animals driving cars! Absurd. Lets just stop, now. Please. PC gone mad! Slightly fluffy skin bags in cars!Everybody loves a car, don’t they? They’ve have been a feature in rock’n’roll since rock’n’roll was wore bobby socks. (Apparently, Bobbysocks were a 1980s Norwegian band who entered Eurovision.) This week, Andrew and Sam take this week as their opportunity to explore, this week, the

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00:51:27

Music videos as movies

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/08/26

Movies are too long these days. The big ones are all bladder-busting lengths, indulgences rarely seen since the bloated bullshit of early 1970s prog nonsense. If you want a bit of escapism these days, you tend to have to endure the flatulence of this nonsense. Is the death of the cinema neigh?Who cares? A fun thing to do is watch music videos (Sorry, Jello Biafra—good ones are an art!). A lot of these, however, show us a scene and do not tell stories. But some give us a story like, er, Michael

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00:26:48

Deathfest Helsinki 2024 review

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/08/19

Do you like metal? Do you like death? Probably not, and that's quite understandable. But do you like live music that is more metallic than Iron Man's codpiece? Or would you rather a nice sit down? For this episode, we're in the Finland, soaking up punishing music that's brutal in timbre and attack. Andrew Culture and Dr Sam went to Finland to attend the most punk rock Death Metal festival in Christendom. Expect strong language, brutal riffs and adult spicy language. Because

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01:10:13

Bands who made films

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/08/12

Since the dawn of civilisation, rock’n’roll has been featured in films. Many talking heads, in documentaries featured once upon-a-time on the BBC, have spoken about the groin-and-brain-fireworks set off by seeing Willy Hailey and his Comets on the silver screen. Elsewhere, Elvis flooded cinemas with his cinematic gyros. Even Little Richard stood on a piano in one, and in doing so, stood above everyone. Ever. The real and true kueen (sic). Anyway, I digress. This week, we look at the efforts of

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01:12:48

Best and worst music documentaries

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/08/05

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when a fly on the wall documentary is made? Do music documentaries only tell a sanitised version of the truth?We have no idea, which will become apparent when you listen to this week's episode. With special guest David Jago. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - The Trio - Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad And The Ugly) (3:53) #### Andrew's Riff - The Ruins of Beverast - Exuvia (12:49) ### Jago's Track Choices 1. Metallica -

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01:15:32

Best and worst biopics

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/07/29

Join Andrew Culture and Dave Jago on this electrifying episode of Beat Motel as they delve into the cinematic world of music biopics. From the masterpieces to the absolute trainwrecks, the duo dissects what makes a biopic great and what makes it a total flop. Get ready for some unfiltered opinions, hilarious commentary, and unexpected picks. Introduction to Biopics: Definition and significance of music biopics. Overview of what to expect in this episode. Best Biopics: James Brown -

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01:19:35

Love or hate the art, but love or hate the artists

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/07/22

Can you separate the art from the artists? Which songs do you really love, despite the writer's abhorrent views? Are there any artists you really respect, but absolutely can't tolerate the terrible music they churn out?If so then you're normal. In the new episode of Beat Motel host Andrew Culture and co-host David Jago dig into the complex, and often very funny twisted logic behind the link between art and artist. Jago on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/david_jago_/ ### Riffs

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00:57:42

Gigs we wish we had gone to - with David Jago

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/07/15

What gigs do you wish you had gone to? It might be gig that you could have gone to, but couldn't be arsed, or it could be a gig that requires a time machine.In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by David Jago as they discuss the raw brutality of Metallica, the weirdness of Mr Bungle and the groove of the Newport Jazz Festival. Buckle in; things are gonna get weird. In a good way. Or Not. Why are you still reading this? Follow David Jago on Instagram

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01:18:22

Bands that outgrew their genre with David Jago

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/07/07

You know how it goes, you start your musical career as a screamo band and a few albums into your lifespan you realise you're not longer screamo. You're now a country power ballads bands. Sound familiar? No? Listen to this episode anyway. What else have you got going on in your life, really?Follow David Jago on Instagram (that's an order) - https://www.instagram.com/david_jago_/ ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Soundgarden - 4th July (opening) #### Andrew's Riff -

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01:01:19

Church organs in contemporary music, with Stuart...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/07/01

We like to be unpredictable, so here's an episode with the brilliant Stuart Bowditch that focuses on the role of the mighty Church Organ in contemporary music, Courier Sound https://couriersound.bandcamp.com/ Stuart Bowditch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bowditchstuart/ ### Riffs of the week #### Stuart's Riff - Sibelius - Finlandia (4:20) #### Andrew's Riff - Man/Woman/Chainsaw - What Lucy Found there (2:23) ### Stuart's track choices 1. Type O Negative - Xero Tolerance (3:30) 2

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00:46:18

Bands we missed out on

Beat Motel Zine ·

2024/06/24

Summer lovin’: happened so fast. It was a bit disappointing that it took longer to clean up the mess. In the last podcast to feature Sam until August (unless something strange happens), SAmdrew talk about the hot music of the summer: that’s right, shit that went down years ago, but they missed out. Because they were ignorant, entitled, cis-gendered white men, too busy concentrating on being cis-gendered to let their hair down and just enjoy themselves. They talk about missing out on the Beastie

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