Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-Seventh Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Mother Vulture

We sit down with Georgi Valentine and Brodie Maguire from Mother Vulture for an in-depth, free-flowing conversation about music, creativity and controlled chaos. We explore the journey behind their upcoming album Cartoon Violence, released January 15th, and how the band has evolved from their earlier work into something louder, sharper and harder to define than ever. Georgi and Brodie talk about their earliest musical influences, from learning classic piano to discovering a love for rock through Jack Black and School of Rock, and how those wildly different beginnings helped shape their sound. We dig into how Mother Vulture came together, the origin of the band’s name, and why even they struggle to fully describe the genre-bending style they’ve become known for.

The conversation also dives deep into Cartoon Violence, breaking down the progression in the recording process from their previous album, the mindset behind the new material, and what fans can expect from this next chapter. We discuss their collaboration with Gretsch and Fender Guitars and how that came to be. Georgi and Brodie share details about their upcoming headline tour beginning January 31st & much more.

Also this week, the madness kicks off with Tom asking the important question no one ever seems to answer: how do evil villains actually recruit henchmen? What’s the interview process, where are these jobs advertised and what skills do you need to work for an evil mastermind? From there, the boys dive into an unfortunate betting mishap involving Scottish football and take a look at one of Donald Trump’s many bizarre Truth Social posts. Jamie brings follow-ups to previous stories on the show, including a listener-submitted prison story and the unbelievable case of a woman being denied compensation after being caught competing in a Christmas tree throwing competition. Things get even stranger when Jamie completely blows Tom’s mind with a real-life story involving a miniature horse helping children wake up in hospital after anaesthesia, which genuinely has to be seen to be believed. The boys also catch up on their week as Jamie celebrates his daughter’s birthday, continues his Stranger Things rewatch and pushes on with his mission to watch every single WWE Summerslam as he reaches Summerslam 2025 and gets tantalisingly close to the finish line. Tom enjoys some rare time off work, catches up on TV, heads out for a carvery, relaxes for once and, of course, keeps everyone up to date with how his sports teams have been getting on.

As always, the regular segments are back. Callum delivers a brand new set of Teachings, including a thought-provoking idea involving rich people. Tom’s Journal returns with the funniest things he’s found on the internet this week. The Single of the Week segment highlights two brand new song releases we think you should check out. Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks listeners a very important question this time around: what do you think is the best trap in the Home Alone franchise?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-Sixth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Ruena

In this hilarious conversation Ruena takes us through her journey from performing in Nuneaton at just 13 years old to touring the world with Delilah Bon. We dive deep into her creative process, the inspiration behind her lyrics, the story of how the name Ruena came to be, and her ambition to one day perform at 2000 Trees Festival. We also explore the importance of keeping full creative control, her experience crafting her debut EP Why Heal When You Can Repress, how the recording process shaped the final sound, and the reception the EP has received so far. Ruena opens up about why she had to re-release her track Kamikaze due to Spotify and shares what the future holds for her music and her artistry.

Also this week, we begin on a heartfelt note as we pay tribute to Charlton Athletic fan Norman Barker, who sadly passed away. After honouring a true supporter, the chaos returns in full force as we uncover not one but two bizarre world championships you never knew existed: the Christmas Tree Throwing Championship and the World Massage Championships. We also dive into the strange discovery of a genetically mutated toad in Canada and a fresh batch of hilarious commentary blunders. Jamie catches everyone up on his week as he battles ongoing neck issues, restarts Stranger Things from the beginning and continues his epic mission of watching every Summerslam ever made as he finally reaches Summerslam 2024. Meanwhile, Tom fully embraces his time off work with a trip to Winter Wonderland in London, a wander around the Windsor Lights in Saville Gardens and his usual updates on how his sports teams have fared this week alongside the latest from his Fantasy NFL League journey.

As always, we deliver all your favourite regular segments. Callum returns with brand new Teachings including a thought-provoking idea about sleeping. Tom’s Journal provides another round of the funniest internet finds from the past week. Our Single of the Week spotlights two brand new tracks you need in your playlist, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks for your pick on the worst Christmas song ever made.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-Fifth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Jo Graham

Jo Graham, half of the hit podcast How2Wrestling, talks about her extensive creative journey from knowing nothing about the world of Pro Wrestling to being part of one of the biggest wrestling podcasts out there today. Jo opens up about her early dreams of becoming a comedian, her playground poo parodies of Joseph & The Technicolour Dream Coat and the creative spark that shaped her path in the arts. She reflects on the twists and turns of her career, from stop frame animation with her brother, a media degree, all the way to the world of podcasting. Jo talks about meeting her partner Kefin and the origins of How2Wrestling, a show built on the idea of learning the world of wrestling from the ground up. Where they deep dive into the life and times of some of the biggest names in Pro Wrestling, we discuss Jo's criteria for being a 'Hunk', her top rated matches and her love for The Honky Tonk Man... From tackling complex wrestling histories, Jo reveals how the show has grown from a beginner’s guide into a platform for deep dive discussions, character studies, and emotional storytelling. She discusses the impact of their Patreon success, their transition into full time podcasting, and the creative freedom to tackle hard hitting subjects with dignity and respect.

Also this week, Tom delivers a truly unbelievable tale involving Bananas in Pyjamas being kidnapped by the Russian Mafia, followed by his discovery of the Window Washing World Championships and his discovery of the terrible version of the Christmas Macarena nearly three decades after it came out. The boys dive into their weekly catch up as Jamie updates us on his ongoing neck issues, relives seeing 90s pop icons Five live in concert, shares his trip to see Zootropolis 2 with his daughter and continues his mission to watch every Summerslam as he reaches Summerslam 2022. Tom talks about his day trip to London, spending time with his other half putting up her Christmas tree and fills us in on how his sports teams performed this week alongside the latest drama from his journey in his Fantasy NFL league.

Regular segments return in full force including Callum’s Teachings featuring a particularly disturbing treach about kinks, Tom’s Journal packed with bizarre and hilarious internet finds including one that completely breaks Jamie, our Single of the Week highlighting two brand new tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge where this week we want to know which discontinued snacks you miss the most. 

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Welcome to the One Hundred And Ninety Fourth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week kicks off with Tom introducing yet another unbelievable sport as we learn all about the “Run It League”, a competition born from the legendary NFL training drill known as The Oklahoma Drill. We also look at the hilarious saga of the woman who promised to tattoo John McGinn’s face on her forehead if Scotland qualified and, well, Scotland did… so that’s awkward. Jamie also brings the baffling story of what happened to previously discussed infamous art piece “Comedian” after it was sold, and it genuinely has to be heard to be believed. The boys catch up on their week as Jamie battles ongoing neck issues, heads out to see Wicked: For Good and continues his journey of watching every Summerslam, now reaching Summerslam 2018. Tom updates us on his latest shows, time with his other half buying dog food from a Rasta and of course keeps us informed about his teams and his continuing saga in his Fantasy NFL League.

As always, we deliver our regular segments. Callum returns with brand new Teachings, including a porcelain toilet mystery that absolutely needs explaining. Tom’s Journal shares the funniest and strangest things he found on the internet this week. We shine a spotlight on two exciting new music releases in our Single of the Week feature. Jamie hosts the audience participation challenge where this week we want to know your favourite lazy meal to cook. Join the conversation, get involved and enjoy the laughs as we bring another packed episode of stories, banter and pure nonsense.

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Welcome to the One Hundred And Ninety Third Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week begins with an emotional Tom celebrating Scotland’s historic football achievement as they qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a moment 28 years in the making. We also dive into another wonderfully weird sport as we break down the bizarre world of the Hobby Horse Championships and Tom unsettles everyone with the question no one needed the answer to: how do sloths mate? The boys catch up on their week as Jamie battles ongoing neck issues, supports his daughter at a dance competition, gets stranded in Cheltenham and continues his journey of watching every Summerslam all the way up to 2016. Tom reflects on the shows he’s been watching, spending time with his other half and the latest developments in his Fantasy NFL League and beloved sports teams.

Regular segments return as Callum delivers brand new Teachings including one featuring William Shakespeare, Tom’s Journal presents the funniest internet findings of the week and our Single of the Week highlights two new tracks you should absolutely check out. Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks listeners what they would like to be buried with to confuse future archaeologists.

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-Second Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Chuck Jackson

Photographer Chuck Jackson opens up about his early love for animation, graphic design and comic art, and how a supportive family helped pave the way for his lifelong artistic path. We explore how he transitioned into portrait photography, the importance of capturing real moments, and how adapting his style was essential to becoming a professional creator. He shares stories from inside the wrestling world — including how social media networking changed the course of his career, a breakthrough shoot with Chelsea Green, and his ongoing creative partnership with Natalya, which has unlocked a world of new opportunities. Chuck’s passion for storytelling through imagery shines as he discusses narrative-driven shoots, outfit selection, and the behind-the-scenes challenges that the audience never sees. We also dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the art community today: Artificial Intelligence. Chuck speaks candidly about the threat AI poses to photographers and creatives, arguing for the importance of authenticity and human artistry. From disagreements with musicians over AI-generated videos to his fears for the future of creativity, Chuck doesn’t hold back.

Also this week, Tom dives into the bizarre new battle between Iceland and KFC after Iceland decide to give the people what they’ve been asking for – could we be on the brink of a fast food war? Kerry Katona vs Colonel Sanders, who you got? Tom also questions the odd behaviour of toddlers and ponders why they're called a “zoo keeper” they don’t actually get to keep the zoo! Jamie brings us the fascinating world of animal chiropractor Murat Colak before getting Tom’s opinion on some hilarious rejected petitions put forward to the government – including whether we should officially ban James Corden from the UK! The boys also discuss Donald Trump’s recent appearance at the NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions – and one unforgettable moment that had everyone saying “state your name!” The lads catch up on their week as Jamie’s neck troubles roll on, he heads out to see Pendulum live and continues his quest to watch every WWE Summerslam as he reaches Summerslam 2011. Tom has a big announcement about heading back to university, makes a hilarious mistake while catching up on The Blacklist, and updates us on his Fantasy NFL League climb.

As always, we’ve got your favourite segments – Callum returns with brand new Teachings including one about cheese and crackers, Tom’s Journal is packed with the funniest things he’s found on the internet this week (including Jamie’s new favourite journal entry of all time), our Single of the Week spotlights two incredible new tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s Audience Participation Challenge asks what flavour chocolate bar you’d love to create!

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Ninety-First Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Joey Sturgis

Joey joins us to talk all about his incredible career as one of metal’s most influential record producers, the creative process behind producing some of the biggest names in the genre, and what it really takes to make a great record. We dive into Joey’s early days, including the unique story of how a grindcore demo and MySpace launched his career, and how one manager’s belief in his talent changed everything. Joey takes us behind the scenes of record production — from his early “drums first” approach to how his workflow has evolved to “drums last,” sharing what those first conversations with artists look like and how he helps them create the best version of their music possible. Joey also talks about his passion projects outside of the studio, including URM Academy, where he teaches the next generation of producers, and Joey Sturgis Tones, the game-changing plugins that help artists everywhere achieve that signature Joey Sturgis sound.

Also this week, Tom kicks things off with a hilarious question — have you ever gone to do something and ended up doing something completely different? Like spraying yourself with deodorant before bed?! He has.. The chaos doesn’t stop there as Tom unveils a list of famous misquotes that leave Jamie absolutely stunned, and the boys ask the ultimate question… why do people test dining tables and chairs in shops? Jamie also introduces us to another ridiculous sport – One Handed Beer Boxing – and it’s exactly what it sounds like. The lads catch up on their week as Jamie battles his ongoing neck issues, spends time with his kids, begins a James Bond watch-through, and continues his mission to watch every Summerslam, reaching Summerslam 2005. Meanwhile, Tom takes a short break from wrestling to binge other shows, spends quality time with his better half, and keeps us updated on his sports teams and his climb up the Fantasy NFL League ranks.

You’ll also enjoy our regular segments: Callum’s Teachings returns with new life lessons – including one about what fingernails actually do! Tom’s Journal brings you the funniest things he’s found on the internet this week, our Single of the Week spotlights two incredible new song releases you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks – what’s the weirdest Halloween costume you’ve ever worn?

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Welcome to the One Hundred and Ninetieth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week Tom kicks things off with a hilarious football commentary blunder from last week’s Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal match, all thanks to midfielder Koke. He also shares his confusion over local shoppers struggling with shopping centre doors and dives into the bizarre fake baby scandal taking over TikTok and social media — which somehow Jamie completely missed! Jamie pays tribute to two fallen heroes of the music world, Limp Bizkit’s Sam Rivers and KISS legend Ace Frehley, guitarist from his favourite band of all time. The boys catch up on their week as Jamie continues to battle neck issues, endures his daughter’s school Harvest Assembly, and reaches SummerSlam 1999 in his WWE SummerSlam marathon. Meanwhile, Tom shares his thoughts on the AEW WrestleDream main event between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin and updates us on his Fantasy NFL League progress.

As always, Callum brings a brand-new set of Teachings — including one about failing sphincters (brace yourselves for the conversation following that one). We have Tom’s Journal full of the funniest internet finds, our ‘Single of the Week’ spotlighting two must-hear new releases, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asking listeners: what is the greatest movie theme of all time?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty-Ninth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast

This week, Tom kicks things off by telling Jamie all about the brand-new single and video from Royal Republic that he swears will “tickle his little dill pickle.” While diving into Final Fantasy 16, Tom also had a strange revelation about birds delivering messages in medieval times – was this really how people communicated, and how did it actually work? Plus, we share a wholesome story about an elderly Michigan Wolverines fan who printed out the lyrics to Mr Brightside by The Killers so he could sing along with the crowd during the team’s beloved tradition. The boys catch up on their week as Jamie battles his ongoing neck issues, enjoys a couple of proud parenting moments, and begins a new WWE marathon watching every Summerslam. Meanwhile, Tom celebrates a stellar week in sports with Scotland winning twice, the Steelers keeping their streak alive, and his NFL fantasy league climb continuing strong.

They also celebrate friends Braden Barrie, Dustin Gill, and Baz Black finishing filming their new independent movie Farlight.  

All your favourite segments return! Callum brings a fresh set of Teachings—including one involving being licked by strangers—Tom opens his Journal to share the funniest finds from across the internet, and we reveal our Singles of the Week with two must-hear new tracks. Jamie’s audience participation challenge this week asks: what’s the weirdest thing that makes you angry?

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Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Eighth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen — actor, voice artist, impressionist, and comedian joins us to explore his remarkable journey through the world of entertainment. From his early beginnings as an artist for Hanna-Barbera to performing in over 300 projects, Jim shares his fascinating career path and creative process. We dive into how a chance meeting with Harvey Keitel inspired him to pursue acting, his approach to mastering impressions, and the art of learning new voices — complete with a few examples you won’t want to miss. Jim also talks about his popular TikTok videos created with his daughter, the projects he’s most proud of, and what keeps him inspired after decades in the industry.

Also this week, Tom kicks things off with a rant about people who set multiple alarms to wake up in the morning – his verdict? Get in the bin! He also tells the tale of his mum’s newfound love for Jon Stewart from The Daily Show, and the boys dive into the anxiety-inducing art of packing your shopping at the supermarket. Plus, Tom shares the ultimate story of karma catching up with a shoplifter in a mineral store. Jamie updates us on his continuing neck issues but finds a silver lining as he catches up on his TV shows, giving his take on Netflix’s chilling true crime hit Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Meanwhile, Tom suffers a brutal week in NFL fantasy football, losing by just 0.1 of a point and blowing a huge bet thanks to Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado.

We’ve also got your favourite regular segments! Callum returns with brand new Teachings, including the very important question — are vampires safe in cars? Tom’s Journal delivers more of the funniest and weirdest things he’s found online, our ‘Single of the Week’ highlights two fresh tracks you need to hear, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks what flavour YOU would add to the Quality Street selection.

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