In this third episode in the Authors / Books theme, I look at Crime Fiction, the top ten crime novels of all time and focus on one of my favourite authors, Joy Ellis. The episode talks about Joy's life and includes a reading from the first of

Nick Spalding - Writing with Humour

Nov 20th, 2022 19m 17s

The latest episode of Rod's Ramblings looks at the work of comedy author, Nick Spalding, gives advice to up and coming authors and includes an extract from his best-selling novel, 'Dumped Actually'.

Mark Edwards - A Thrilling Author

Oct 13th, 2022 19m 37s

In this inaugural 'Rod's Rambling Reads' we take a temporary journey away from music and look at the world of books and authors. This episode specifically focuses on one of my favourites, Mark Edwards. We talk about his career from the early

The Latest Incarnation of Deep Purple - Who is Simon McBride?

Oct 3rd, 2022 8m 32s

With the announcement of Simon McBride being made the latest permanent member of Deep Purple, here are my thoughts about my love of the band, the great guitarists that have stood on the stage before him and I ask who is Simon McBride?

Kevin Rowland and Dexy's Midnight Runners

Aug 23rd, 2022 17m 25s

This episode celebrates Kevin Rowland's 69th birthday and looks at their history from the early days of The Killjoys up until their recent performance at the Commonwealth Games.

My Commonwealth Games Challenge - Thanks Birmingham

Aug 7th, 2022 9m 40s

A few days ago a good friend of mine challenged me to produce a podcast about The Commonwealth Games. It had to be finished before The Games ended and it had to be less than 10 minutes long. Well, here it is and I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for The Games, Birmingham

Aug 7th, 2022 9m 58s

A few days ago a good friend of mine challenged me to produce a podcast about The Commonwealth Games. It had to be finished before The Games ended and had to be less than 10 minutes long. Here it is. Does it deserve a medal? Only you, the l

The Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Aug 2nd, 2022 15m 51s

This episode looks at the career of Th e Red Hot Chilli Peppers, their turnover of guitarists and how any publicity is not always good publicity. It also includes excerpts from interviews with the band.

Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, Stevie Nicks and The Travelling Wilburys

Jul 22nd, 2022 22m 57s

This week's episode looks at the career of Tom Petty, from his early days growing up in Gainesville, Florida to his success with The Heartbreakers, his friendship with Stevie Nicks and his time with The Travelling Wilburys.

Nirvana Sings Nirvana, Rock Musicals, Concept Albums and Rock Operas

Apr 3rd, 2022 12m 32s

In the 10th episode of Rod's Ramblings, I talk about the album Nirvana Sings Nirvana (that never was), Rock Musicals, Concept Albums and Rock Operas. I talk about how Concept Albums and Rock Operas are mixed up and search for the first Rock Op

Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous

Feb 19th, 2022 22m 36s

With venues opening up again, I look at Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous album. Reflections on the album with clips from Brian Downey, Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. History of the band and a little bit of trivia. Theme music is 'Late Nigh

Let's Talk about Guitars

Feb 1st, 2022 19m 33s

A series of stories about guitars, some famous, some expensive and some a little strange. Featuring Peter Green, Gary Moore, Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Rick Nielsen and Seasick Steve. Also included is the world's biggest Peda

Meatloaf - My Tribute

Jan 22nd, 2022 6m 48s

A tribute to Meatloaf following his passing on 20th January, 2022.

Genesis - The Peter Gabriel Era

Jan 13th, 2022 18m 53s

Have you ever missed the opportunity of seeing a band or an artist? With me, it was Genesis during the Peter Gabriel era. This episode looks back at the Genesis Live album that represented that time, briefly looks at the band's history and en

New Year's Day

Dec 30th, 2021 12m 47s

A new episode looking at three songs about New Year's Day by Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift and U2 We begin asking the question is there anything in the concept that three is a magic number, move on to New Year's Resolutions, look at each of Bon Jovi's

Fairy Tale of New York

Dec 12th, 2021 16m 13s

A Christmas ramble celebrating 'The Fairy Tale of New York' by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.We ask what are the most popular fairy tales, a little bit of history regarding New York and look at the history of one of the most popular Christmas s

Remembering The Old Grey Whistle Test

Nov 22nd, 2021 13m 21s

A nostalgic look back at The Old Grey Whistle Test specifically Bob Harris, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Punk Movement not forgetting Annie Nightingale, Andy Kershaw, Mark Ellen and David Hepworth.Theme music is 'Late Night Ramble' by the band River

Remembering Top of The Pops

Oct 29th, 2021 11m 58s

How the accidental discovery of an old 45 brings back memories of Top of The Pops from my teenage years.'Standing in the Road' by Blackfoot Sue, the thoughts of Jeff Lynne and Alice Cooper talking about 'School's Out' and Salvador Dali. Theme m

Fireball by Deep Purple

Oct 14th, 2021 13m 30s

Episode One of a series of podcasts reminiscing about cultural events and how they have affected this sixty something. This episode covers music and the first album I ever owned, Fireball, by Deep Purple.It consists of my thoughts, events that

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