In the amphibious season finale of Makin' Music season one, the lads go back to the tried and true randomizer format but this time there's a twist! Join them this week for Weird Wheels of Wonderment!

Songs discussed in The Chat:

Martin & Joseph: Axel F - Crazy Frog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE

Ben: Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3Lkc6Gzlk

(Yes I did actually have to listen to Crazy Frog again unfortunately to get the link - Joe)

In this episode the lads take on the challenging notion of Nostalgia and what it means to them. The places, simpler times, the fashion... or is it all just a bit of a farce?? Using a lovely ditty constructed by Ben, join them as they try to replicate their feelings into this week's song...

Song Choices for The Chat:

Ben: Today - The Smashing Pumpkins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmUZ6nCFNoU

Joe: Toxicity - System Of A Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAg6IZc_uuU

Martin: Feel - Robbie Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9M0VWyfDx0

It Must Be Love - Labi Siffre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTeGwNHEEFk

Happy new year everyone! In this new episode the boys delve into the confusing world of "Gritty Country" complete with vocal harmonies and soulful lyrics; join them as they weave together a story of their own creation inspired by the old West...

Links to things discussed in 'The Chat'

1. Earl Scruggs the Banjo king - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Y3mnj-8lA

2. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Film trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2PyxzSH1HM

3. The Most beautiful Girl In The World - Charlie Rich - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLbGeZSUrhg

In this rather festive episode, the boys are tasked with creating a Christmas mascot to rival the greats. Also in this episode: Ben gives us a history lesson on the troubled past of Christmas mascots, Joe rants about bells and Martin blasts our ears into oblivion with pre-made drum beats...

Christmas song choices for The Chat:

Joe: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Z6sNCMvhc

Martin: The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwacxSnc4tI

Ben: I Am Santa - The Darkness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbQ_vRFmfdU

In what seems like a fever dream, the boys end up creating a Frankenstein's monster of a song using nothing but chord and lyric generators found online. What they create can only be described as a deeply personal ode to EastEnders favourite part-time star: Mr. Ross Kemp...

Song Choices From The Chat:

Ben: Plea from a Cat Named Virtute - The Weakerthans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd1J6LpvECI

Joe: Ride on time - Tatuso Yamashita - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rdlHKioR6A

Martin: Everything I Own - Bread - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1kB0R4Ijs

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Tbg4TLX3FzZPenC96zw75?si=PWqjH5HPSD67cVsU72AREA

In the debut episode of the podcast, the boys discuss their favourite introductions to songs that they love. Then, rather haphazardly, they attempt to create their own intro for the Makin' Music Podcast, with hilarious consequences!

Song Intros choices:

Martin: Shuggie Otis - Sweet Thang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR1nf9NUlpY

Ben: Sufjan Stevens - Casimir Polaski Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EzeW5KoPUI

Joe: John Butler Trio - Ocean (Live)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjwkXrcUrs

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dUB1HbF20ilKfOViOw4r4?si=vP1GSASmTQi4uXDERwaGIg