A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the 1983 instrumental theme ‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence’ by Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (recorded for the film of the same name). Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber. Sakamoto died on March 28, 2023, at the age of 71 and this podcast is dedicated to his memory.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of Reasons to Be Cheerful (Part 3) by Ian Dury and The Blockheads in (just over) fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall (a bit of come and share it) is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber (a bit of grin and bear it).

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the novelty hit song Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers (you’ll catch on in a flash) in under fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber (when you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you...)

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the 1979 album Platinum by Mike Oldfield in (just under) fifteen minutes.

Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

Our beloved listeners are encouraged to seek out the 2012 re-release of Platinum (which features many extra tracks), 'North Star' by Philip Glass and the remix of Platinum Part Three and Four (renamed 'Meatball') by Röyksopp.

The episode of Blue Peter with Oldfield recording the new Blue Peter theme can also be found on YouTube. Presenter Simon Groom played the opening drum roll (not sure if it was the drum roll but Simon certainly enjoyed himself in the studio...)


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A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the album Station to Station by David Bowie in (just over) fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

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A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the song That’s Entertainment by The Jam in (just under) twenty minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber. Which is better? The demo version as heard on the 'Snap!' compilation or the album version? Answers on a postcard...

A (fairly) in-depth analysis of the 1981 album Watchya Gonna Do? by Peter Green in (just under) fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the album Vespertine by Icelandic singer/songwriter Björk Guðmundsdóttir in (just over) fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

Welcome to Season 2. After a brief hiatus of two months, I am back. A (relatively) in-depth analysis of Animals by Pink Floyd in (just over) twenty minutes kicks off the first episode of Season 2.
Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber. A remix of the Animals album was released in 2022, on vinyl, CD and Blu-ray.

Thanks to relentless social media, apps, streaming, and blogs, we have never had so much content at our disposal. And yet none of it appears to make any lasting impression. Is popular culture dead?
After playing them episode 39, Mathew Woodall asks two young creatives, A Du Tre and Charlie for a response to Dr. Andrew Webber’s controversial opinions. What do you think?