Ed, Dave & John: The Collab That Shouldn’t Work (But Might)
What do you get when Ed Sheeran, Dave Grohl, and John Mayer team up on a track? A confusing, chaotic, maybe brilliant collaboration — and John being very John about it.This week, we unpack:John Mayer’s “troll” solo on Ed Sheeran’s new F1 songWhy this unexpected trio kind of… makes sense?Jack Black’s record-breaking 34-second Minecraft songNetflix’s biopics on Robert Plant and David GilmourThe truth behind Smokey Robinson’s shocking allegationsLeland Sklar’s legendary producer prankWhether 37-track albums are genius or junkPlus: Mayer vs Sheeran, who’s really got staying power?🎙 Hosted by Louis, Geoff & Wayne📍 New episodes weekly on Listener Land
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Metallica Caused an Earthquake, Gaga Breaks Records & Leadmill’s Fate
Metallica triggered a tremor, Gaga played to 2.2 million fans, and Sheffield’s legendary Leadmill might be closing for good. Also: LimeWire lawsuits, Jimmy Page tape magic, and Radiohead vs. Muse in the moody misery stakes.
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Foo Fighters Sack Drummer & The Who’s 40-Year Farewell
This week we dive into Foo Fighters dropping their drummer with no explanation, Avril Lavigne’s nostalgic comeback, and The Who’s ever-extending farewell. Plus: Craig David, Taylor Swift vs. Johnny Rotten, Springsteen on politics, and the band member vs. singer popularity debate.
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Best Guitarist of the Decade? + Katy Perry’s Space Ride & AI Dance Hits
We debate the best guitarists of every decade, from Clapton to Mayer — then spiral into Katy Perry’s 11-minute space trip, TikTok-fuelled electro stats, and whether swapping Bono into The Beatles would’ve worked. Also: misheard lyrics, band breakups, and the music video GOAT.
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Canada’s Favourite Band, Gene’s £10K Scam & AI Xmas Song
The Tragically Hip’s final concert stopped Canada in its tracks. We also unpack Gene Simmons’ £10,000 “be my roadie” experience, Steven Wilson’s AI-written Christmas song, Springsteen’s famously misheard lyric, and songs we’d gladly erase from history.
Welcome to the Listener Land Podcast, the music podcast that's like pulling up a bar stool and joining the conversation. Each episode Louis, Geoff and Wayne take a deep dive into the world of music from a consumer's point of view, sharing little-known facts and untold stories that will surprise and delight even the most die-hard music fan. With a healthy dose of guitar talk thrown in for good measure, our lively discussions are like eavesdropping on the ultimate music lover's conversation. So grab a beer, pull up a chair, and join us for some laughs, disagreements, and great music.
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