Four Idle Hands

Welcome to episode 24 of the Four Idle Hands podcast. In this weeks episode  we take on the (not so) mighty European Super League, Scotland Unlocking , Tory Sleaze, Riots in NI, the sad passing of Jim Steinman and Les McKeown and we have an interview with Aberdeen band The temple Sons who have just released a new single "Nightmares Coming" which is available to stream all over the place.  And finally we run through the Record Store Day 2021 list and TC reviews the new album from Great Van Fleet "The Battle At Gardens Gate. Enjoy. 

The center piece of this weeks episode is a lovely conversation with Aberdeen singer/songwriter Katie Mackie. Katie has just released her new single Terricot Town which is available to stream in all the usual places. Also in this episode we have a smidgeon of chat about the Scottish election, 3 point turns in big boats, Uri Geller, Tea consumption, Vaccines (not the band). There is also a wee bit of footie talk, mainly about how the mighty Luxemburg overcame ROI. We have reviews of new albums from Arab Strap, Neil Young, Jane Weaver and The New Pagans. Line of Duty also gets a mention.  Hope you enjoy it.

This special episode tells the untold story of Led Zep rehearsals in Banchory for the reunion gig at the O2. We have an exclusive interview with Hamish from Auchattie who had first hand experience of the goings on, enjoy.  

A celebration of St Patrick's day in music, food, bit of Sport. Best listened to with a Guinness (others beers are available). Slainte 

This week we have an interview with Xbox Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd about everything from Xbox to Aberdeen FC. Also on the Agenda is the Mars landing, lockdown update, The Tetris movie and review of new albums from The Hold Steady and Mogwai and the new BBC drama Bloodlands. We have an additional host with Marcus MacBeath joining to chat about gaming consoles and the possibility of not seeing The Who ever again.

The Boys are back with Season 2. This week we tackle the issues of the day from Snowmageddon, Weetabix new marketing campaign, Cats in zoom calls, the Six Nations and the upcoming Mogwai streaming gig.

We have an interview with Stina Tweedale from Honeyblood and album reviews from Foo Fighters, Weezer and Sleaford Mods.

Its nice to be back, enjoy.

This is the Christmas 2020 Four IIdle hands special. On this episode we take a look at the Tiers of joy provided by the new COVID rules around the UK,  Brexit, Footie and Rugby chat and we review the best albums/gigs/films and TV of the year. We also reveal our Hero and Dick of 2020.  Happy Christmas Podcast listeners.

The centerpiece of this episode is a chat with Colin Farquhar who is Head of Cinema Operations at Aberdeen's Belmont cinema.  We talk about getting the Belmont back open and the challenge of running a cinema in these difficult times. 

Other stuff on this episode includes Lockdown Tiers/Marcus Rashford, The Six Nations, US Election, Eddie Van Halen and Water on the Moon. We also have reviews of Bruce Springsteen's new album Letter to You and the new Gorillaz record Song Machine : Season One. Enjoy.

So this week our  interview is with Guiseppe Mandorlo  who is a System, Engineering and Operations Manager at the European Space Agency. Giuseppe talks to us about the successful Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service rocket which recently launched which delivered 53 satellites into orbit. Its a fascinating chat about the innovative technology involved. We also talked about his favourite space movies.

Also on this weeks episode is more Trump, breaking international law, lockdown chat, the new Xbox, Taco Bell hits Aberdeen, Alan Partridge and a review of a review of the Idles new album. 

The Gang has got back together in person for this weeks packed episode. Topics include Lockdown, Leo Messi , Iron Maiden and Fishing, reviews of the Idles at Abbey Road and a round up up Record Store Day drop 1. 

The centerpiece is an interview with Aberdeen band Cold Years who have just released there debut album Paradise which is well worth a listen. We talk about being from Aberdeen, recording in Southampton and an upcoming real live gig in Germany.

Warning - this episode contains a higher degree of the F word than previous episodes so for those with an nervous disposition.. be prepared.

Enjoy