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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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00:29:00

When Should Rock Legends Retire? (And Will AI Take...

Listener Land ·

2025/11/27

When should music icons finally call it a day — and could AI really keep their voices alive forever?Rock legends retiring, AI voice cloning, Spotify mood-tracking and the future of music.This week the lads dive into David Coverdale announcing his retirement after 50 years with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and Coverdale/Page — and what it really means when a rock legend finally hangs up the mic.But the bigger question steals the show: could AI allow singers to keep releasing music long after their voice

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00:44:35

Music Myths You’ve Always Been Told Wrong

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2025/11/21

Did Charles Manson really audition for The Monkees? Did Lennon actually say “I buried Paul”?Music myths get weird — and today we dig into the most iconic ones.A funny, fast-paced breakdown of the wildest music myths explained, from Beatles conspiracies and misheard Lennon lyrics to the Marilyn Manson rumours people still swear by. We look at how these legends formed, which ones are true, which ones are total nonsense, and why they spread in the first place.Music history is full of brilliant songs,

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00:40:04

Music & ADHD: When Musical Genius Meets Restless Minds

Listener Land ·

2025/11/13

What happens when creativity and chaos collide? Annie Lennox’s story sparks a wider debate about how ADHD might fuel artistic brilliance. In this episode of Listener Land, Louis, Geoff and Wayne explore the restless energy behind some of music’s most iconic minds — from Lennox and Bowie to today’s rising stars.Can traits like hyperfocus, impulsivity and obsession actually help musicians create timeless work? Or are we too quick to label what used to be called genius? Expect humour, healthy arguments

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00:31:35

Music’s Having an Identity Crisis

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2025/11/10

Can music still be real in a world run by algorithms? 🎧This week starts with nostalgia and madness — from Bono to Bon Jovi — before diving deep into AI and the future of music around 15 minutes in.What happens when music starts to question itself?This week on Listener Land Podcast, Louis, Geoff and Wayne ask whether music has lost its identity — from Bono’s poetic introspection to Spotify’s AI music crackdown. Along the way they uncover some truly bizarre stories: Lemmy’s missed £2 million lottery

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00:29:23

MTV’s Fall from Glory — What Really Happened?

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2025/11/05

MTV is shutting down its UK music channels — so who really killed the video star?Exploring why music TV died and what replaced it in 2025.The golden age of the music video began with Video Killed the Radio Star — and now, decades later, MTV is switching off its UK music channels for good. In this week’s Listener Land, Louis, Geoff and Wayne dig into what really happened to music television and why the end of MTV feels like the end of an era.From the shift to reality shows and the rise of YouTube and

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00:33:25

How Music Got Louder (and Lost Its Soul)

Listener Land ·

2025/10/28

Has music lost its soul — or just changed shape?🎧 Exploring how modern music got louder, slicker, and strangely hollow.This week on Listener Land, we dive into how production, algorithms, and the loudness war reshaped what music sounds like today. From the rich textures of 70s analogue recordings to today’s compressed pop, Louis, Geoff and Wayne unpack why everything seems louder… but somehow emptier.We also talk about:🎶 Iceland banning TV to make people go to gigs🎤 Why live recordings never

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00:33:25

Aerosmith x Yungblud: The Collab Nobody Asked For

Listener Land ·

2025/10/22

Aerosmith have teamed up with Yungblud, and the result has people divided.We talk authenticity, legacy, and whether rock still needs saving. Plus: Metallica sue a tribute band, AC/DC’s fireworks spark complaints, Bruce Springsteen’s politics, and Morrissey’s latest controversy.🎧 Full episode every Tuesday — subscribe to join the conversation.#aerosmith #yungblud #listenerland #musicpodcast #musicnews #rockmusic #podcast #metallica #springsteen #morrissey #acdc #authenticity #popculture #classicrock

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00:29:56

You Won’t Believe P. Diddy’s Sentence

Listener Land ·

2025/10/15

The music world’s gone properly unhinged this week — and somehow, we’re not even surprised anymore.In the latest episode of Listener Land, we dive into P. Diddy’s jaw-dropping prison sentence, the very mixed public reaction, and what it says about fame, power, and the weird celebrity echo chamber we all pretend not to watch.But that’s just the start.There’s Spice Girls reunion gossip, Def Leppard buying their own star, the Rolling Stones sitting on a finished album, and a genuinely baffling

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00:28:45

Spotify Deletes 75 Million Songs: The AI Music...

Listener Land ·

2025/10/06

AI has flooded the music industry and Spotify’s just deleted 75 million songs. But is this a win for real artists, or the end of creative freedom?In this episode of Listener Land, the lads dive deep into the AI music debate, from fake artists overtaking real bands to whether listeners even care who’s behind the sound.We also chat about Taylor Swift’s backlash, Coldplay’s record-breaking tour, Lewis Capaldi’s rooftop gig at Aldi, Robbie Williams’ surprising health revelation, David Bowie’s wild

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00:30:43

Lost Guitars, Shed Wars & Stephen King’s Mambo No. 5...

Listener Land ·

2025/10/01

From Mambo No. 5 nearly ending Stephen King’s marriage, to the mystery of rock’s most famous missing guitars, to Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour battling neighbours over a shed, this episode of the Listener Land Podcast dives deep into the strangest tales in music.We also cover:🎸 The legend of lost guitars — Clapton, Harrison & more🏡 David Gilmour’s “shed scandal” in Hampstead📀 21 Pilots suing Temu over counterfeit merch🎤 CMAT’s SingStar beginnings and rise to Glastonbury🎶 Ryan Adams’ surprise

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00:35:51

Inside Radiohead’s Wild 1997 Backstage Party

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2025/09/30

What happens when Radiohead throw a gig in New York and invite everyone from Madonna to Oasis? In this episode of Listener Land, we dive into one of the craziest backstage parties ever and break down the legends who showed up.From Noel Gallagher’s “favourite dinosaur” answer, to Eric Clapton’s three identities, to Morrissey flogging off The Smiths catalogue, we’ve got music gossip, debates, and a few hot takes. Plus, we talk Radiohead’s bold new “busking tour” idea, Rolling Stone’s Greatest

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00:35:52

Pink Floyd’s Artwork Scandal & Freddie at 79 -...

Listener Land ·

2025/09/20

Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary artwork scandal, Freddie Mercury’s unreal 79th birthday, and Ed Sheeran’s shocking plan to release a “death album” — it’s been music’s strangest week! Listener Land also dives into Oasis, Aerosmith, David Bowie’s 90,000-piece archive, Roger Waters’ latest controversy, and why streaming royalties barely pay minimum wage. @RickBeato ⏱️ Chapters0:00 Intro 2:00 Weirdest cover songs quiz 5:00 How many streams = minimum wage? 6:00 Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary artwork

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00:35:35

The Rock Bands Who Bankrolled Monty Python

Listener Land ·

2025/09/02

What do Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Jethro Tull have to do with Monty Python’s Life of Brian? More than you think. In this episode of Listener Land, we uncover how rock legends secretly funded British comedy — and explore the stranger side of music history.We also chat about:Iggy Pop’s shirtless curse at 78Phil Collins’ bizarre Mama laughPink Floyd’s hidden backward messageThe most-covered song in historyQueen’s surprising Guinness World RecordAC/DC’s Back in Black inspired by… a sewing

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00:40:54

You Won’t Believe How Short Their Career Was

Listener Land ·

2025/08/19

Cream’s career was just two years. Seriously. In this episode we debate the shortest-lived iconic bands, AC/DC’s almost-name, the one song we’d erase forever, and whether Stevie Wonder’s legacy is bigger than Ozzy’s.Enjoyed this? Subscribe for weekly music debates and deep dives.00:00 Cream’s 2-year career — shortest legendary band?02:10 Sex Pistols, Nirvana and other ultra-short runs05:05 AC/DC almost called “The Big Balls”?09:00 Def Leppard vs AC/DC — which gig would you pick?15:00 Vinyl stories

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00:35:52

Punk Rock Is Back?! TikTok, Rock’s 2024 Growth &...

Listener Land ·

2025/08/12

Rock is on the rise again — and punk might be leading the charge. 🎸In this episode of the Listener Land Podcast, we dig into the numbers, trends, and wild stories behind rock’s comeback.We cover:TikTok’s unexpected role in punk rock’s revivalRock concerts’ 13% growth in 2024 (Live Nation stats)Why grassroots music venues are still closing — and what could save themThe strange truth behind Radiohead’s The Bends album coverFoo Fighters’ drummer swap with Nine Inch NailsOasis’s lawsuit with Coca-Cola

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00:31:13

Ozzy International? Petition to Rename Birmingham...

Listener Land ·

2025/08/04

This week on Listener Land, we’re talking about the wild (and very real) campaign to rename Birmingham Airport after Ozzy Osbourne — yes, seriously. From the fan petition to the official response, we unpack whether this honour is deserved or just a bit much.Also in the mix:Fleetwood Mac’s on-again-off-again chaosAxl Rose and Bob Dylan — time to finally hang it up?A tribute to Ozzy’s final gig and emotional legacyOasis’s beer tsunami at WembleyElton John joins… Spinal Tap?Plus: the surprising secret

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00:32:36

Gallagher Hill & the Gig You Weren’t Meant to See

Listener Land ·

2025/07/28

This week, Listener Land heads to Gallagher Hill, where Oasis fans found a way to see the Manchester gig without paying a penny. We talk Liam’s £40K ticket swipe, the chaos outside the fence, and the revival of Oasis mania — tracksuits, haircuts and all.Also in this episode:• Tomorrowland’s main stage catches fire days before opening• Coldplay’s kiss cam exposes a possible office affair• Nicole Scherzinger finds Prince in a bush (yes, really)• Fleetwood Mac tease a reunion with cryptic posts•

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00:35:15

One Night and £190M Later… How?

Listener Land ·

2025/07/20

This week, we unpack the charity concert that shook the rock world — a one-night-only mega show that raised a staggering £190 million and featured everyone from Ozzy to Yungblud, Ronnie Wood to Steven Tyler. But what made it work? Why was it so successful? And is this the new blueprint for farewell gigs?We dig into the performances, the unexpected guest spots, and the clever format behind the scenes — and ask whether this kind of event could become the future of rock’s final bows.Also in this

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00:31:47

Wrong About Ozzy, Right About Everything Else?

Listener Land ·

2025/07/07

We were wrong about Ozzy. But from scammy Led Zeppelin tour posters to Dolly Parton’s surprising collaborations, we were right about a lot of other things. This week, the Listener Land gang unpacks music hoaxes, awkward farewells, and the strange world of streaming concerts.Also featuring: Brian Wilson, saxophone misfires, and a greasy Steven Tyler cameo.#OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #MusicPodcast #DollyParton #LedZeppelin #BrianWilson #ListenerLandPodcast #MusicNews #PodcastUK

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00:40:38

Glastonbury Chaos & Surprise Sets… Plus The Beatles’...

Listener Land ·

2025/06/29

The Listener Land crew are back — and Glastonbury’s been eventful. From surprise sets and strange sound mixes to Robbie Williams rumours and Lorde’s bold new album drop, we unpack it all.Plus:• Alanis Morissette’s still got it• Supergrass struggle on the big stage• Is rock music officially dead?• Bono’s tragic backstory reveals a softer side• And… The Beatles’ sons have formed a band?We also get into Japan’s obsession with CDs, the fall of sleeve notes, and why vinyl still matters. It’s music chat

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