Episodes
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Episode 97: Leigh Brooks Director The Sound Of Scars LOA Documentary
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Howard & Gary Talk Movie Bollocks
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Episode 96: Frank Te Riet Cryptosis, Michael Gilbert Flotsam & Jetsam
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In this episode I get to find out all about Cryptosis with bassist Frank. We discuss their earlier incarnation as Distillator, what made them make the change and the brilliant new album Bionic Swarm.
Then I have a catch up with my old mate Michael Gilbert of Flotsam & Jetsam. In a wide raging chat we talk about all sorts including the status of their new album, a change of bass player, their most famous change of bass player from back in the day and a lot more.
Added to which there is the expected mix of news, views and opinions along with an apology for Simon Wright, Eurovision history and the big four as school children.
This Is Bass Player Bollocks.
Blackmore's Night - Second Element (solo at 2:45)
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Movie Bollocks Viewers Guide Part 2
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
It's time for another viewers guide and in this episode I've reviewed and watched thirty six movies and five TV series so you don't have to and they are:
Midnight Sky, The Social Dilemma, Run, 12 Strong, Mogul Mowgli, A Promising Young Woman, Savage, Synchronic, American Mary, Locked Down, Outside The Wire, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Spiral, The Perfect Host, Shock And Awe, Run Hide Fight, The Little Things, Rams, The Vanished, Saint Maud, News Of The World, New Mutants, Red Lights, Dark Places, The Family Fang, The Hunters Prayer, The Empty Man, Monster Hunter, Mojave, Son Of A Gun, The Two Escobar's, Space Sweepers, I Care A Lot, The Mauritanian, Crisis, The Block Island Sound, Start Up, Ratcheted, Animal Kingdom, Jett & The Looming Tower. Please note this was recorded before Oscar Nominations were announced.
Let me know what you discover and enjoy, what you find and hate and what you've seen that you completely disagree with me about.
This Is Block Island Bollocks.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Episode 95: Knox Colby - Enforced
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In this episode I had a great time chatting to Enforced vocalist, frontman and force of nature Knox Colby. We had a lengthy conversation that covers life on the road, finding your true path in life, safety nets, playing thrash shows in book shops, our mothers, the brutal nature of how he records vocals, album art, book case diving and much more.
Added to which there is the usual assortment of news, views, reviews, recommendations, Paul, Gene, KI$$, rock isn't dead rants, a telling off for me and a story for when no one is listening.
This Is Ice Storm Bollocks.
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Friday Mar 05, 2021
Bonus Comedy Special: Howard H Smith, Keith Platt & Acid Reign
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
In this episode I am interviewed for the Marvins World Comedy Podcast about comedy, music and podcasting. I really enjoyed doing this and talking about comedy as I rarely get the chance and I've been doing it for 26 years. Hopefully you will find this interesting and don't think I'm an arrogant bastard for putting this in your player!
This Is Comedy Bollocks.
Check Out Marvins Comedy Podcast Here
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Episode 94: Malcolm Dome - Writer & Metal Historian
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In this episode I got chance to catch up with my old mate, the legend that is Malcolm Dome. He has been a regular over the years and we always find so much to talk about and this time was no different. We cover a myriad of topics but make no mistake they all come back to metal. The whole interview is available on YouTube too link below.
There are also the usual mix of near nervous breakdown rants, recommendations, apologies, good news, bad news, suggestions and appeals. Throw in some tangents and unintentional comedy and you have yourself a Bollocast.
This Is Blackmore's Bollocks.
Malcolm Video Interview
Blackmore's Night - Nature's Light (Video)
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Episode 93: Miles Hackett BMG Records
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this extra long double interview I catch up with my mate Miles Hackett of BMG. Miles is the man behind the Noise Records re-releases and all the Motorhead anniversary editions too. We talk pandemics, music and fandom. Then six months later we had another chat this time more about Motorhead and how we came up with The Motörcast.
Added to this are some more of the high quality impressions you are becoming used to, a one person discussion about the rights and wrongs of public accusations and the usual news catch up, rag tag bunch of utterances and gibberish that you have come to expect.
This Is Bush Verses Belladonna Bollocks.
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Episode 92: CJ - The Wildhearts
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
This was fun! I finally got chance to catch up with long lost friend and metal brother CJ. Our paths first crossed many years ago as you will hear. You'll also hear all about what The Wildhearts are planning, solo records and our favourite subject of all...... Knaresborough.
Combined with a rare collection of metal stories ripped straight from the headlines you get a full review of what old people in metal are up to, some top tips and what Sepultura would have been like if they had come from Yorkshire.
This Is Thirsk Bollocks.
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Podcast Episode 91: Aaron Aedy Paradise Lost January 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
In the first podcast of the year I catch up with Aaron for the first time since June 23rd 1988 so as you can imagine there's a lot to catch up on! We discuss the bands rise to fame, it's vast 26 album catalogue and what it takes to keep a band together for that length of time.
There is also a round up of selected news stories, rebukes for Gene Simmons, a frighteningly realistic Mustaine impression (it's like he's in the room) and the usual collection of tangents, rants and forgetfulness. All rounded off with my top 5 albums of 2020 and a top tip for 2021.
This Is Too Happy Bollocks.