The Queen Podcast

So this isn't about Queen, but it is nevertheless awesome for anyone who grew up watching Thomas the Tank Engine! Tim Staffell is not just the frontman of Smile, he's also something of a renaissance man, having created some of the most iconic children's characters on TV! Here he chats about creating models for television shows while taking a sabbatical from music.

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Freddie's friend, long-time Brian May collaborator, pre-Queen band Smile's frontman and bassist - and all round legend - Tim Staffell joins Ro, Sooz, John and Simon for a chat about the early years of rock music, how Brian, Roger and Tim got together, and what happened after he introduced Freddie to Brian and Roger. Listen in for a sublime conversation with Tim covering a heady period in the UK music scene, and more!

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In this special episode, Ro, Sooz, Simon and John take a step back in time to find out what Queen were up to before they became the greatest rock band in the world. With tracks by Brian and Roger's previous band Smile, Freddie's glam alter-ego Larry Lurex, and super-rare tracks by Wreckage and Ibex, this epic episode is your one-stop shop for all things pre-Queen!

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Rounding out this epic collection of Queen's early - and seminal, of course - album, Ro, Simon, Sooz and John dive as deep as ever on the second, "evil half" of Queen II. Don't miss the insight, the laughs, the arguments and all-around joy - and, naturally, some truly mind-blowing extras - all about the world's greatest rock band!

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Join Ro, Simon, Sooz and John as they get stuck in to the first half of Queen's incredible second album. For many this is the quintessential - and best - Queen album - but do our hosts agree? And what amazing facts will they reveal this time? From Procession to The Loser In The End, The Queenpod has it covered.

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We're taking a detour into design this week as Ro, Simon, Sooz and John discuss Queen's incredible catalogue of album covers. Why are they so cool, and which show the band off best? Things get heated as our fearless hosts attempt to rank their top ten sleeve designs to furnish you the listener with the definitive list of awesome artwork from the world's greatest rock band.

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The journey continues... Join Ro, Sooz, Simon and John as they crack into the second half of Queen's first album. There's some massive songs to be discussed here, along with some amazing insight and lovely rarities - guaranteed to blow your mind.

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All of Queen, track by track: It starts here. The first four tracks of Queen's seminal first album. Join Ro, Simon, Sooz & John as they delve deep into the Greatest Rock Band In The World's humble beginnings, and discover that the template for all the awesome music Queen made can be heard in these first tracks. We also hear from Queen fans, discuss Queen news, and revel in all things Freddie, Brian, Roger and John.

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Before the band Queen, there was... well, not much for these four. Find out how the hosts of your favourite Queen-based podcast became so obsessed with the world's greatest and most enduring rock band. Other episodes of the Queenpod break down the story behind each track - with this episode, you can hear the stories behind the stories behind each track! Join Rohan, Simon, Sooz and John as they explain just what it is about Queen that has them enraptured, and how this podcast came about. If you love Queen, you'll want to hear this.

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Introducing The Queen Podcast - a podcast dedicated to the legendary rock group Queen. Whether you are a lifelong fan, a new recruit or simply someone a bit Queen curious, then this is the Podcast for you. Join host Rohan Acharya, award winning comedians John Robins and Sooz Kempner, and Queen documentarian, Simon Lupton, for a journey through all things Queen. Featuring lively and (hopefully) amusing discussion, rareties from the archives and, above all, plenty of the best music ever created.

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