If you love music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you.

Gareth pitches Depeche Mode for platinum status as the panel debates the band’s career, from early synth-pop hits to darker landmark albums like Violator and Memento Mori. Hosts argue over chart success, live shows, member changes, influence on later artists, and Dave Gahan’s frontman charisma.

Guardians of the Vinyl Vault - One artist. One argument. One final decision.

If you love music, iconic artists and strong opinions… this one’s for you! Is David Bowie a pop hero or a modern bore? In this episode of The Vinyl Vault:

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If you love music, iconic artists and strong opinions… this one’s for you....   Is Paul Weller the one and only Modfather or just an irrelevant relic?

In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: the four "Vaulters" go head-to-head over one of the biggest artists of all time. Does Paul Weller deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is he just yesterday's man?  What we cover:

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Four old friends reopen the Vinyl Vault to debate whether George Michael belongs in the Platinum Vault. Gareth leads the charge, laying out George’s Wham! beginnings, landmark solo albums (Faith, Listen Without Prejudice), songwriting, vocal power, collaborations, and cultural impact.

The group discusses his highs and lows, personal controversies, live performances, and enduring influence before voting unanimously to award him Platinum status. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on the verdict.

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In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: Richard makes a pitch for MJ to go into the Vault and the four vaulters go head-to-head over maybe the biggest music star ever. BUT does Michael Jackson deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is his reputation no longer deserving of such high esteem?

• The case for Michael Jackson as a global music icon

• Their influence on pop music and beyond

• The argument that MJ's reputation has been diminished

• The final verdict… does he make the Vault?

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Rod Maxwell was speaking with Nicola Goddard and Zoe Bowring from the Altrincham branch of Back To The Garden Childcare about the funding that is available to support families pay for childcare places and also discuss how messy play, and meal times helps get the children thinking about the environment through play and engagement with the outdoors.

The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow - supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

Four friends debate Bruce Springsteen’s legacy, live power, and political voice before deciding if he should be inducted into the "Vinyl Vault".  

Four old friends gather to judge whether Radiohead belong in the Vinyl Vault or should be banished for life. They argue fiercely about the band’s mood, lyrics, influence and legacy.

The episode features spirited defenses and condemnations, a split of opinions and a final majority decision to ban Radiohead from the Vault — a debate about art, influence and taste.

On this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault, Richard pitches Daryl Hall & John Oates for inclusion, tracing their Philly origins, soul-influenced vocals, hit singles and lasting live credibility. The panel weighs their songwriting, musicianship and commercial legacy against accusations of 80s pop blandness.

Debate heats up as hosts argue singles vs albums, live chops and long-term influence. Despite praise for Hall's voice and some classic hits, the panel ultimately places Hall & Oates in "Band for Life," excluding them from the Vault.

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If you love 80s pop music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you. Are ABC true pop icons … or just a lame yawn-fest?

In this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault,  the four "vaulters" go head-to-head in debate over one of the biggest bands of the 80s.

Do one of Sheffield's finest ABC deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or were they dull and irrelevant?

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