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Podrophenia - Art Pop
2024-02-12 16:43
Dial up and dig in - the latest Podrophenia is up for DL.. Andy Downes and Stacie Smith join Ian Pile. Steven Hastings and m'self for chats and tunes. Creative scenes, music, gigs and sing… Read More
Podrophenia - Unwrapped! Finds From 2023
2024-01-13 08:09
Free from dodgy bots, wacky algorithms and AI supplied playlists, Podrophenia unwraps and reveals our fave finds of 2023. With Ian Pile Steven Hastings and the other one, hand-picking treat… Read More
Podrophenia - DW40 With David Woodcock Live
2023-12-01 08:47
Rewinding to 1983 - Podrophenia celebrates David Woodcock 4*th Birthday - with a live acoustic session, tracks from the new DW40 EP and 80s nuggets chosen by Dave as well as pop quizzes and… Read More
Podrophenia - The Return Of Podstock
2023-09-10 16:48
Podstock the fantasty festival is up for DL - and worra line-up. Piley, Mondo and Lord Hastings choosing from Chuck Berry, Bowie, Elvis Presley, Iggy Pop and The Ramones all live, live, live… Read More
Podrophenia With Guest David Woodcock
2023-07-03 16:25
Eleven years (and three albums) on from his first Podrophenia session - David Woodcock  joins us in the studio tonight to chat about tracks from his walloping new album Pictures of Me… Read More
2023-02-15 17:38
Podrophenia opens a chocolate box of love 'n' hate songs.From The Strokes to Sammy Davis.Orange Juice to the Bad Seeds Charlotte Gainsbourg to The Stranglers covering Burt Bacharach&nbs&hell…Read More
Podrophenia X Mass
2022-12-21 21:01
DL at SFOB Podbean: Podrophenia brings you, a seasonal cocktail of 'X' themed songs (band, artist or tune) and the occasional Christmas tune..  There's a Pod Quiz - guess the film… Read More
Podrophenia : Towns & Cities
2022-06-15 16:29
Podrophenia takes a trip round cities and towns. There's a City or Town quiz, sandwich chat - are they best eaten gamey, and playlist of places that spans from Hanoi Rocks to a Lou Reed/Book… Read More
Podrophenia - A Trip To The Country
2022-06-15 16:20
Saddle up tonight as we take a Podrophonic chug-a-bug for a trip around the highways, byways and backroads of country music. From Glam Country to Funky Country and outlaw acoustics. From blu… Read More
Podrophenia - Lucky Dipping
2021-11-22 18:00
For our latest Podrophenia: Ian Pile Steven Hastings & m'self dip into our collective grab bag of goodies for new tunes & old faves - and ask what albums should Elvis tribs make rat… Read More
Our Buskr Album - Day Breaks Is Out Now
2021-11-21 11:15
Our debut album is out now - Missus Jo and I are super chuffed and buzzed with it.. Recorded while being bunkered up during lockdown - it's a sequence and cycle of digital trips and visits… Read More
Podrophenia - Live, Unlocked & Lucky Dips
2021-06-06 16:51
Behold just a few tunes from the recent *LIVE* Podrophenia - in which we bring you a double whammy of themes (any guesses from the pic?). Along with new tunes from LOUDwomen Eight Rounds R… Read More
2021-04-30 08:59
Soundr-Crowders: an hour of AOR vintage funk and new smooth-cruising tunes - Diana Ross, Johnny Mathis and Loyal Carner are all aboard the yacht - with a rare Toto demo and an early doors ca… Read More
The Soundr Hour: Discolicious
2021-04-18 17:29
DISCOLICIOUS: sixty minutes of funky, kooky, kamp disco makeovers. From Nina Simone to Steely Dan, 10cc to Elvis. And behold as Ian Dury, Mike Oldfield and Gordon Giltrap get re-swished with… Read More
2021-03-29 19:32
As the clocks go forward, Soundr steps into the new season with a fruity bouquet of blossoming breaks, blooming tunes and mellow beats -from trip hop to sunny lectro pop to breezy nu jazz… Read More
The Soundr Hour - Cover Stars
2021-03-23 22:05
Something to lively up your playlists - the Soundr Hour - Cover Stars.... 60 solid minutes of uptempo covers: disco refits, funky reduxes and latin reworks - all contained herein. From… Read More
Podrophenia's Religious Experience
2021-03-16 18:51
Glory be: the religion edition of Podrophenia is up for download with M G Boulter on his Clifftown album and podcast. Local tales of fractured jazzers, Southend werewolves - and two quizzes… Read More
The Soundr Hour - Nu Year Nu Yacht.
2021-01-24 17:53
The Soundr Hour is back with Nu Year Nu Yacht. Sixty minutes of the finest yacht from (or found in) 2020.. Tennis to Thundercat, Joel Sarakula to Janko Nilovic, Prep to Polo and PanTune in… Read More
Podrophenia 171:  A David Bowie Scrapbook
2021-01-16 15:39
Being five years since Major Dave left his capsule - Podrophenia celebrates the life of a widescreen genius by way of a scrapbook of Bowieness. Outtakes, alt-takes, oddities, curiousities an… Read More
Podrophenia Lockdown Listens..
2020-11-20 18:35
The latest Podrophenia is up for download. where Piley, self and Lord Hastings spin in a playlist of lockdown listens: from Peaches to Public Service Broadcasting, newbie tunes from Bob Dyla… Read More
Podrophenia Presents PODSTOCK
2020-09-05 21:39
As we're unable to get to gigs, live nights or festivals in these strange days - let Podrophenia bring the the music to you - with a festival celebrating the best live albums, rare sessio… Read More
Podrophenia Live And Unlocked
2020-06-07 17:27
Podrophenia back in action tonight, with the power trio of Piley, Lord Steven Hastings and m'self - we gather together from our collective cloudbases for a socially distanced run through of… Read More
The Soundr Hour - Out Of Town
2020-05-27 15:03
Acousticus Maximus is the theme of our latest outing as we take a bank holiday trip to the wolds and wild places. where salty rockers switch heavy electrics for mellow tones and tunings, nes… Read More
The Soundr Hour - Yacht 2 Trot
2020-05-10 10:00
The Soundr Hour - Yacht 2 Trot: wherein we take a second cruise around the smooth lagoons of Yacht Rock - from Rupert Holmes (not *that* track) to Robert Palmer, from Pablo Cruise to Captain… Read More
The Soundr Hour: Night Vibes
2020-04-12 08:21
The second edition of the digital C-60 is up for download. Night Vibes, wherein we take a drive through the backwaters and byways of Lo Fi, Trip Pop, Lectro and Chill Hop - with Nu Jazz and… Read More
Soundr: Soothing Tunes For Tough Times
2020-04-05 11:17
Behold the maiden voyage of the good ship Soundr, making our our way out with a freshly pressed mashup from Mark Vidler and closing with a timeless treat from Christian Phillips - we navigat… Read More
Podrophenia We Heart Rock 'n' Roll:
2020-02-15 11:01
We heart rock 'n' roll: buckle up Pod-bods as Matthew Boulter, Mark Lancaster and m'self head out on the highway for a road trip through all territories of R.O.C.K.. From Nu-Metal to Neil Yo… Read More
The Podrophenic Advent Calendar
2019-12-21 14:33
The Podrophenic Advent Calendar from Piley, self and Popeapedia and is eady for unwrappingLoaded with a selection box of pop quizzes, bad present tales, panto antics, the story of one of the… Read More
Podrophenia -  Lucky Dip / Vinyl Special
2019-11-18 19:04
In what's possibly our most eclectic selection we do lucky dips into the Podrophonic crates.. plucking and playing all vinyl finds Tom Robinson to Tom Jones, the Fall Guy to Nola Funk, disco… Read More
Podrophenia - The Letter X
2019-10-27 22:49
X marks the spot Pod Pals as we run out a playlist of x related bands/songs and X film related chat with a live session from Millsy of power-pop rockers Vix 20 Stream DL or via iTunes Read More
Podrophenia Disco Especial
2019-10-02 17:07
While Piley's away on his American trips and travels, and Popeadpedia is bed-ridden with the Disco Fever. Mixmaster Marmite assists on the decks while we strut our funky stuffs for a disco s… Read More
Podrophenia - Vinyl Finds And Lucky Dips
2019-08-05 17:40
July's Podrophenia is a broadcast of two halves. In act 1 Mondo plays all new (to him) vinyl finds, while special guest Luke Mersey is laying down some digital goodies. Then it's half time c… Read More
2019-07-08 18:19
Celebrating an entire decade of Podrophenia (the UK'S longest running podcast) Piley, Popeapedia and self gathered together with a glowing gang of pals for our 10th birthday special... T Bit… Read More
Podrophenia - Charidee
2019-06-09 18:54
Bag a bargain - the latest Podrophenia is up for download.  A charity shop special - loaded with upcycled songs: a medley that hops from Georgie Fame to Led Zep, Anthony Newley's versio… Read More
Soundr: Bankr Holiday Special.. 25th May
2019-05-13 10:33
For just over a year now. I've been running a bi-monthly night of disco doings - Soundr.Wherein we spin in tracks and tunes from Daft Punk to Dolly Parton, Tom Jones to Grace Jones and Cher… Read More
Podrophenia Numbers
2019-05-10 17:47
May's Podrophenia is a numbers game, were we run out acts, tracks, and tunes with a numeric motif.. ranging from one to millions.. There's two pop quizzes. Can you guess the value of putting… Read More
Podrophenia Hits 150 With A Blow Up Special
2019-04-12 17:42
Buckle up Pod-pals as we bring you a fully loaded 150th edition of Podrophenia.. We've a trio of exclusives (David Woodcock Leo Leo and Steve Hooker). Special guests Joe and James Michael Cl… Read More
Podrophenia Love And Pride
2019-02-15 09:21
Podrophenia the Love and Pride edition is up for download with  special guest Dan Turpin talking Southend Pride - plus we've a playlist of Kings, Queens, Sisters, Cells and Phoenemenal… Read More
Podrophenia - Every Record Tells A Story
2018-11-26 16:43
A towering edition of Podrophenia is ready for your listening lugs.. Ian Pile, Ian Pope and m'self bring you A gypsy/jazz masterclass live in the studio from Levent Basharan and Taylor Higgs… Read More
Podrophenia - America
2018-11-01 17:14
America is the theme of our latest Podrophenia as guest's Gary Bynorth and Paul Hill of Doojip are in for a live session and world debut spin of their new single 'Would I Lie To You' (and it… Read More
Podrophenia Time
2018-10-17 08:47
October's Podrophenia is now up for download with a hatrick of guests..Gary Mills live in session with 'Digital Age' a new tune of perfect-punk-power-popness    . Ali James an… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Drinking
2018-09-04 19:51
Recorded live at The Railway Hotel, Southend - the latest drink themed Podrophenia is now on tap - a blend of hand-picked tunes , live music from Paul Nichols featuring: an acoustic hip-hop… Read More
Podrophenia International
2018-08-07 09:22
Our most recent  Podrophenia is up for download. While Piley is trapped in Telford - Daryl Gibson sits in with a sizzling international buffet of all vinyl tunery..~We open with disco r… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - No Theme, No Scene
2018-05-31 16:46
No Theme No Scene: Piley, Popeapedia and Mondo go freestyle for the March Podrophenia, pinging in random tracks. Expect singles from Action Man (yes he of the eagle eyes and gripping hands)… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Electric/Acoustic
2018-04-17 10:15
Plugged and Unplugged is the theme of the latest Podrophenia - Dave Livings lays down an amazing live session, while Lloyd Price spins in some digital winners from his band The Frixion - lis… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Let It Rock
2018-03-21 18:39
As The Ramones sang Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio? The March edish of Podrophenia brings you special guests, model, designer and boutique owner Bernie Dexter and Teddy Boy legend and R… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Odd Bedfellows
2018-02-19 16:11
Our February Podrophenia  brings you a hypnotic session from Mark Schubert and Dave Livings with a live El-Rey set of acoustic weavings and voodoo tunings .. Mark also picked and played… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Best Of 2017
2018-01-22 12:43
For the January Podrophenia - Ian Pile, Ian Pope and self pick our top tracks from 2017 Owen Williams plays a walloping live session and spins in some fave tunes from his record collection… Read More
RIP Jukebox Jimmy
2017-12-30 16:51
The story of the Pellicci legend that was Jukebox Jimmy is told today over at Spitalfield's Life. It also features Jim talking about some of his favourite records, and where he first heard t… Read More
Podrophenia Christmas Party
2017-12-22 10:00
The Podrophenia Christmas special gathers together some of most talented young musicians from the Southend area: BaVard - an award winning talented trio with a combined age of 40, and the ac… Read More
Podrophenia - Solo Performers
2017-11-29 14:50
Solo artists and band members who've bolted the band for a musical breakout are the theme of this Podro. We've got a world exclusive spin of the new Rollin' Machine single - Off the Clock. A… Read More
2017-11-08 16:37
The Prog Chorus - Podrophenia and SFOB with Rick Wakeman and Dylan HoweFor our brand new edition of Podrophenia we take you on a magical mystery tour of rock and pop prestidigitation: Soul… Read More
Podrophenia - Yacht Rock Special
2017-09-08 18:30
For the latest Podrophenia, a Yacht Rock spesh, we pipe aboard Steven Hastings to adjudicate 'Sink or Swim' for the tunes, which, collect together Classic Yacht, Punk Yacht, Nu Yacht. There'… Read More
Podrophenia Goes Plus Size
2017-08-08 19:15
Podpals: we're not boasting when we say this is the biggest Podrophenia ever.. Piley and Mondo bring you Jordan and Kyiah from Big Jacket live in the studio, who also pick some cherished tun… Read More
Podrophenia Art And Cultcha
2017-07-13 11:26
The Art Podrophenia is up for download and features two special guests - video director and photographer Carl Hawkins - chatting about his work and spinning some top tuneage. And artist and… Read More
Podrophenia Acoustical Special
2017-06-13 13:03
The latest Podrophenia is an acoustical special with Whom by Fire live and special guest Micky D, frontman with Grand Reunion (Lee brilleaux''s favourite Southend band) and entertainment cor… Read More
Five, Live Years Of Podrophenia Nights
2017-05-05 14:01
Tomorrow we celebrate five years of Podro live nights hereOur first being a team-up with Retro Man - featured Bif Bam Pow and the Len Price ThreeOur last was Thee Cee Cees featuring Joe Stru… Read More
Radio Podrophenia - Music For Mentalists
2017-03-20 14:05
The March Madness edish of Podrophenia is up for download, and it's possibly our most eccentric session yet.. Mae West goes Rock ‘n’ Roll. Petula Clark goes disco, Reginald Bosan… Read More
Podrophenia Best Of 2016
2017-01-20 13:45
The latest Podrophenia is up for download and features Piley and m'selfs fave finds of 2016, plus - an interview with Paul Fleming of Baltic Fleet on the new album (some of the tunes you may… Read More
Podrophenia With West Weston And Doug Kaye
2016-12-28 11:10
The latest Podrophenia is up for download and features the twin team-up of harmonica legend West Weston (who's played with Wilko Johnson, Roger Daltry and Muddy Water's son Mud Morganfield)… Read More

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