The Queen Podcast

QUEENPOD EPISODE 44 - Ro's Fantasy Set List

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:01:10 GMT

We're taking a break from the real life and heading for fantasy this week as we tackle a Queen Fantasy Set List! Ro presents Simon his set list for a Queen gig you won't see anywhere else, full of interesting ideas and controversial strategies #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 43 - Mr. Bad Guy

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:01:32 GMT

We don't have time for no monkeybusiness on this week's pod (okay, maybe a little) as we take a look at Mr. Bad Guy! Simon & Ro sit down to chat all about Freddie Mercury's first solo album, analysing the big tracks, discussing the context of the album's creation and evaluating its success as we look back on it from 2023. Don't go chasing rainbows, kids, and #playqueenloud

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 42 - Flash Gordon Side B ft. Michael Legge

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:01:38 GMT

Long live Flash! We continue our deep dive into Flash Gordon this week, as Michael Legge returns to join Simon & Ro to chat about Side B of Queen's bonkers soundtrack album, from the Planet of the Tree Men to the one and only Hero! #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 41 - Flash Gordon Side A ft. Michael Legge

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:01:04 GMT

Gordon's Alive?! We're returning to our journey through Queen's studio albums this week, taking a look at Side A of the band's spectacular soundtrack album Flash Gordon! Simon & Ro are joined by comedian and Flash mega fan Michael Legge to talk all about the first 8 tracks of the album, as well as the album's unique position amongst the rest of the Queen catalogue and its relationship with the Flash Gordon film #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 40 - The Smile File ft. Chris Smith

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:01:16 GMT

We're returning to the Smile years this week as Simon & Ro are joined by Smile's keyboardist, Chris Smith! Chris, who now has his own band the CJ Smith Band and has written a book called The Smile File, is full of wonderful stories and amazing tales from his time at Ealing College with Freddie and Smile. #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 39 - Queen: The Greatest Live ft. Fergus March

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:01:02 GMT

This week Simon & Ro are joined by Fergus March aka. Producer Giles! Giles talks about his work with Simon on Queen The Greatest Live which evolves into a broader chat about what it's like to work with the legends that are Brian & Roger. Full of wonderful stories, insightful analysis and of course plenty of Queen Played Loud #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 38 - The Queen Extravaganza

Tue, 30 May 2023 23:01:36 GMT

This week Simon & Ro are going deep on The Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band! We chat all about their latest, incredible tour and what makes the band unique as a tribute act. Plus, we have some exclusive interviews with all the members of the band that you can't hear anywhere else! #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 37 - The Miracle Sessions ft. Greg Brooks

Tue, 23 May 2023 23:01:41 GMT

Author and Queen archivist Greg Brooks returns to the Queenpod this week for an in-depth chat about the amazing Miracle Collectors Edition box set released last year! Greg talks to Ro & Simon all about what goes into putting these incredible box sets together, as well as the brand new and rearranged Queen tracks that appear on the collection. #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 36 - The Rhapsody Tour ft. Sooz Kempner

Tue, 16 May 2023 23:01:40 GMT

Sooz returns to the pod this week, joining Simon & Ro in discussing the amazing Queen+ Adam Lambert Rhapsody Tour! Sooz tells us all about her very first Queen gig, plus we hear from some of you awesome listeners on your favourite moments from the show! #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 35 - Ben Elton on We Will Rock you

Tue, 09 May 2023 23:01:21 GMT

Simon & Ro are joined in the pod booth by legendary British comedian and writer of We Will Rock You (as well as a few other classics) - Ben Elton! We chat to Ben (via the power of zoom, so Ben's audio isn't always the cleanest we're afraid) all about the incredible rock theatrical, from his first meeting with Queen over 20 years ago to the show's return to the West End at the London Coliseum this summer! #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 34 - A Knight At The Opera ft. Tim FitzHigham

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:19:22 GMT

We're celebrating the (some would say long overdue) knighting of one Sir Brian May! And to bring you fascinating insights into the UK Royal Honours System we've brought in comedian, explorer and expert in all things chivalry, Tim FitzHigham!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 33 - Face It Alone ft. Sooz Kempner

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:01:55 GMT

We're back with a bang, kicking off a brand new season of Queenpod with a cracking episode in which Simon and Ro are joined by special guest Sooz Kempner to chat all about the most exciting of things: a brand new piece of Queen music! Plus we chat to one of the genius minds behind Face It Alone's stunning music video, Jake McBride. Things may be a little different, but we're still going to #playqueenloud!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 32 - Fan Special 3

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 23:01:24 GMT

Season 3 has come to end and we're celebrating the highs of the last 10 pods with our usual fan special, featuring loads of questions and letters from you awesome listeners, looking back at the Queen de la Queen and finding out the final 'B-sides' rankings! And of course, we #playqueenloud!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 31 - Fun In Space & Outsider

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:01:08 GMT

Play Roger Taylor Loud! We're delving back into the solo output of the 4 cornerstones of rock this week as Ro, Simon and Sooz take a look at Roger Taylor's first and most recent solo albums, Fun in Space and Outsider, taking a good look at some of the best Roger's Rockers out there!

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Jubilee Minipod: A Simon Says Special

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:42:16 GMT

Queen+ Adam Lambert kicked off the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in style last weekend, so in honour of that Ro and Simon sit down for a Simon Says special, talking a bit about the boys recent performance before remembering Brian's performance on the roof of Buckingham Palace 20 years ago!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 30 - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:01:05 GMT

Ro, Simon, Sooz and John are back to talk all about The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which celebrates its 30 year anniversary this year! From Metallica to Liza Minnelli and everyone in between, we chat about it all, as well as sharing our excitement and some predicaments for the Queen+ Adam Lambert's Rhapsody Tour.

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 29 - The Game Side B

Tue, 31 May 2022 23:01:09 GMT

The start of our journey into 80s Queen continues as Ro, Simon and Sooz gather to chat all about side B of the band's fantastic 8th album, The Game.

Due to the themes of one of the songs featured, this pod does contain references to and discussion around themes of suicide and mental health. If you think you may find that difficult to listen to then skip from 25:08 to 38:41 (timecodes are approximate).

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 28 - The Game Side A

Tue, 24 May 2022 23:01:09 GMT

Ro, Simon & John gather to enter the era of 80s Queen and delve into Side A of The Game, a side that features 3 huge hitters from Greatest Hits! #pql

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 27 - Live Killers

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:01:10 GMT

Our journey through all of Queen, track by track, takes us to the band's first ever live album this week! Ro, Simon and Sooz sit down to chat all about Live Killers, from their personal history with the album to their favourite tracks!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 26 - Spike Edney Interview

Tue, 10 May 2022 23:01:49 GMT

Ro, Simon and Sooz sit down with the one and only Spike 'The Duke' Edney in this week's pod for a fun and insightful chat about Spike's career with the Queen family , all the way from when he started working with the band during the Works Tour to the Outsider Tour with Roger Taylor and Queen+ Adam Lambert's upcoming 2022 tour!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 25 - Ranking The Rest

Tue, 03 May 2022 23:01:36 GMT

Ro, Simon, Sooz and John gather to rank Queen's non-album studio recording tracks (give or take a track here and there) in this exciting pod! And if you thought things got heated last week, you ain't heard nothing yet...

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 24 - Jazz Side B

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:01:54 GMT

The Queenpod team return as Ro, Simon, Sooz and John gather to talk all about side B of Jazz, with some of the most heated debate the pod has ever seen!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 23 - Jazz Side A

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:01:44 GMT

We're back! Ro, Simon and Sooz return to your ears to chat all about side A of Jazz in our first episode of series 3, full of the usual surprising facts, insightful analysis and fascinating stories about taxes that you've come to expect from the Queenpod gang. Let's #playqueenloud

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Queen Charades Minipod Special

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:40:46 GMT

Podmas may have been over for a while now, but that doesn't mean Queenpod has finished giving you treats! Due to popular demand here's the audio version of the second day of Podmas, where Ro and Simon play a game of Queen charades. Now, due to the visual nature of charades, this is one we feel works best as a video (which is why its taken so long to get here), so you can find that video version by clicking on this link - https://youtu.be/7n0OKAIdMjg

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Jazz Preview Minipod Special

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:06:40 GMT

On the twelfth day of Podmas...

It's the final day of Podmas, and to celebrate Ro is joined by Simon and John to look ahead to Jazz, the album that will kick off Queenpod Season 3! We've had so much fun bringing you a little bit of Queenpod over the last 12 days, thanks to everyone for joining us on our Podmas journey! #playqueenloud

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Queen Quiz Minipod Special 2

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:16:24 GMT

On the eleventh day of Podmas...

It's the penultimate day of our Podmas celebrations, and Ro & Simon are taking another crack at the Alexa Queen Trivia Challenge, this time aided by John! #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Queen Gifts Minipod Special

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:41:02 GMT

On the tenth day of Podmas...

That's right, we're on the home stretch of Podmas now, and today we're talking the best Queen related gifts! Ro is joined by Simon and John to chat about the best Queen-themed presents they've ever received! #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Listener Question Minipod Special #2

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:01:05 GMT

On the ninth day of Podmas...

Ro, Simon and Sooz are back answering a whole bunch of questions from #hammerlegend Sarah Chapman in this Podmas minipod! #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Freddie Mercury's Moustache Special

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:48:12 GMT

On the eighth day of Podmas...

Happy new year! We're celebrating this New Year Day of day's with a minipod where Ro gathers Simon and Sooz to chat ask a seriously important question: Freddie Mercury with a moustache, or without? #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Review of the Year Special

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:01:34 GMT

On the seventh day of Podmas...

Ro gathers Simon and Sooz to have a good old chat about all things Queen in 2021, the year that saw the band, and all us fans, celebrate their 50th anniversaryl! Including an in depth chat with Simon about putting together Queen the Greatest, a rundown of some of the big Queen happenings this past year, and Sooz showing us exactly why we all need her to be on Eastenders. What more could you want?

Happy new year from all of us at the Queenpod, and don't forget to #playqueenloud in 2022!

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Listener Question Minipod Special

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:18:25 GMT

On the sixth day of Podmas...

That's right, we're half-way through our Podmas celebrations! Today, Ro gathers Simon and Sooz to answer a super interesting listener question. #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Party Reaction Minipod Special

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:30:37 GMT

On the fifth day of Podmas...

Ro sits Producer Sam down and makes him listen to Party and Khashoggi's Ship for the first time ever in this Podmas special. #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Queen Quiz Minipod Special

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:24:59 GMT

On the fourth day of Podmas...

Podmas continues as Ro, Simon and Sooz gather to play a game, as they face the Alexa Queen Trivia Challenge, which just happens to be voiced by Simon himself - who knew? #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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Ro's Christmas Miracle Minipod Special

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:51:18 GMT

On the third day of Podmas...

Ro found himself the best Christmas present of all - Queen stuff! In this Podmas minipod special, Ro takes Producer Sam through some amazing Queen goodies from his childhood (pics on our social media pages!) #playqueenloud and Happy Podmas!

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75 Years of Freddie Mercury Special

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:01:48 GMT

On the first day of Podmas...

Queenpod is celebrating the 12 Days of Podmas, where we bring you a brand new piece of Queenpod fun every day! On this Christmas Day, Ro, Simon & Sooz gather to discuss the legend that is Freddie Mercury. From his love of cats to his musical genius, we celebrate the man that means so much to all us Queen fans.

Happy holidays from all of us at the Queenpod - and thank pod it's Christmas!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 17 - We Are The Champions

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:01:53 GMT

You've kept on fighting till the end, and the end we have reached! It's the finale of our Greatest Hits minipods, and Ro, Simon, Sooz and John, as well as a special guest from Queenpod past, gather to talk all about We Are The Champions in a bumper minipod!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 16 - We Will Rock You

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:01:24 GMT

It's the penultimate minipod of our series on Greatest Hits, but the album doesn't slow down so neither are we! Join Ro, Simon, Sooz and John as they chat all about We Will Rock You, playing over 4 and a half minutes of a 2 minute song in a 16 minute minipod. But enough about numbers, let's #playqueenloud!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 15 - Seven Seas of Rhye

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:01:23 GMT

We're taking you to the fantasy land of Rhye and a tour of its Seven Seas this week as Ro, Simon, John and Sooz gather to chat about, you guessed it, Seven Seas of Rhye!

FACT CHECK: The correct opening lyrics to Seven Seas of Rhye are "Fear me you lords and lady preachers".

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 14 - Flash

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:01:44 GMT

Gordon's Alive! In our latest minipod on Greatest Hits, Ro, Simon, Sooz and John gather to discuss Flash (Aha!) It's time to #playqueenloud

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 13 - Play The Game

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:01:51 GMT

It's time to play a game, and check out our brand new minipod on Play The Game! Ro, Simon, Sooz and John sit down to chat about this awesome track, including a very quick ranking of the best and worst moustaches. You don't want to miss it! #PQL

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 12 - Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:01:23 GMT

It's time for Ro, Simon, Sooz and John to serenade and gently play on your heart strings as they discuss Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy in our latest minipod on Queen's Greatest Hits! #playqueenloud

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 11 - Now I'm Here

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:01:46 GMT

Now it's here! Our new minipod on track 11 of Queen's Greatest Hits, Now I'm Here, features Ro, Simon, Sooz and John chatting all about this awesome tune, and as a bonus they even write an episode of Casualty! And of course, they #playqueenloud

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 10 - Somebody To Love

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 23:01:57 GMT

Look no further, we've definitely found somebody to pod! Ro, Simon, Sooz and John are here to discuss Somebody to Love, the next track on our Greatest Hits journey. It's time to #playqueenloud

This mini pod has been re-uploaded to fix a technical error with the initial upload, apologies for the error folks!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 9 - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:10:42 GMT

Are you ready to get crazy? Ro, Simon, Sooz and John are discussing Crazy Little Thing Called Love this week, from bathtubs to fenders, you don't want to miss it. So be cool and relax, and let Queenpod play some tracks, loud!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 8 - Save Me

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:01:48 GMT

It started off so well, and we hope it's only getting better as Ro, Simon, Sooz and John gather to discuss Save Me, the final track on Side A of Queen's Greatest Hits!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 7 - Don't Stop Me Now

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:09:50 GMT

Don't stop us now cos here's the latest in our Greatest Hits minipod series. Ro, Simon, Sooz and John have a ball chatting about this absolute banger! So make like Lady Godiva in a racing car and let's go, go, go! Follow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thequeenpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thequeenpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenpod Check out our patreon to support the pod in return for exclusive goodies: https://www.patreon.com/queenpod

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 6 - You're My Best Friend

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:01:24 GMT

The latest in our minipod series looking at Greatest Hits sees Ro, Simon, Sooz and John convene to chat about You're My Best Friend, because in rain or shine, we'll pod by you!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 5 - Bicycle Race

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Get on your bikes and pod! Join Ro, Simon, Sooz and John as they gather to discuss whether Freddie did really like Star Wars, or even believe in Frankenstein and Superman. It can mean only one thing - it's Bicycle Race time!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 4 - Fat Bottomed Girls

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

It's time to make the make the rocking world go round! In the latest minipod focused on Queen's Greatest Hits, Ro, Simon, Sooz and John gather to discuss Fat Bottomed Girls, with the usual gusto, analysis and special treats you'd expect!

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 3 - Killer Queen

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Join Ro. Simon, John and Sooz as they gather to talk about Killer Queen for a discussion that is of course both fastidious and precise.

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 2 - Another One Bites The Dust

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Our Greatest Hits miniseries continues as Ro, Sooz, Simon and John take a look at the second track of the album, Another One Bites The Dust, covering just about everything there is to say about this seminal song in a 15 minute podcast. Although you may have to wait until our episodes on The Game to find out just exactly who Steve is.

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 1 - Bohemian Rhapsody

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Ro, Sooz, Simon and John delve deep into the opening track of the band's first Greatest Hits, Bohemian Rhapsody! Or at least as deep as you can delve in a tight 15 minute podcast (not including music).

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Greatest Hits Minipod Episode 0 - Greatest Hits

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

In the first of our minipods on Queen's Greatest Hits, Ro, Sooz, Simon and John gather together to discuss the album as a whole, and establish the tight 15 minute recording time for each episode. Are you ready for this?

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 22 - GREG BROOKES INTERVIEW

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:28:40 GMT

We're proud to present the unabridged recording of our interview with Greg Brookes, Queen archivist and keeper of many of the band's secrets! We ask questions sent in by our listeners and some of our own, and what was meant to be a fifteen minute interview turned into a joyous hour that we just had to share with you!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 21 - FAN SPECIAL 2

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:01:00 GMT

All great things must come to an end - even Season 2 of your favourite Queen podcast! To celebrate an amazing collection of episodes discussing an even more amazing collection of songs, we're talking top five formative moments for each of the four cornerstones of rock, we're discussing loads of Queen news, we're tallying the total scores for the music videos ranking, and as a very special treat, we interview Greg Brooks, official Queen archivist! #PQL

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 20 - BACK TO THE LIGHT

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:01:00 GMT

This week our awesome foursome take a detour through Brian May's brilliant solo album Back To The Light! Expect incredible guitar playing on some rather lovely songs, analysed and debated by Ro, Sooz, Simon and John!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 19 - NEWS OF THE WORLD side B

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Join our fearless foursome as they traverse the wilds of News of the World - Side B! More classic tracks and rarities, with the usual mind-blowing facts, jokes and anecdotes!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 18 - NEWS OF THE WORLD side A

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Join Ro, Sooz, Simon and John for a typically in-depth and sometimes very silly discussion of yet another magnificent collection of songs. There's a couple of tunes you'll definitely have heard before - We WIll Rock You, anyone? - and a couple of rarer but no less rocking songs. Our intrepid hosts will enlighten and entertain in equal measure!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 17 - LIVE AT THE RAINBOW

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT

This week our fantastic four cover Queen's incredible, seminal live album, taking an in-depth look at both the March '74 and November '74 gigs. There's so much amazing music here, you won't believe your ears!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 16 - A DAY AT THE RACES side B

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT

The second half of Queen's brilliant album A Day At The Races is just as eclectic, outrageous and awesome as its first. Luckily Ro, SImon, Sooz and John are here to guide you through this fine collection of songs!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 15 - A DAY AT THE RACES Side A

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:01:50 GMT

We continue our exploration of the music of The World's Greatest Rock Band with their next awesome album, whose first side features a whole bunch of classics, dissected and devoured for your delight!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 14 - THE VIDEOS

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT

In this week's super episode our intrepid hosts take a break from the albums to have an in-depth discussion about all of Queen's videos - ranking them with the help of our awesome listeners! From the seminal Bohemian Rhapsody to the heart-breaking These Are The Days of Our Lives via all of the 80s, Queenpod has every video covered! It's the perfect conversation for an aural medium!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 13 - A Night At The Opera Side B

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Here it is, the rest of Queen's seminal album, as discussed by your favourite Queen Fans! With some awesome tunes reviewed, including Prophet Song, Love Of My Life, and a little tune you may have heard of called Bohemian Rhapsody.

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 12 - A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Side A

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT

We're back for another batch of incredible albums! In this awesome first episode of our sophomore season, Ro, Simon, Sooz and John dive into the first side of Queen's seminal album A Night At The Opera - with all the mindblowing insight, facts, feelings and fun you've come to expect from your favourite podcast covering the world's greatest rock band!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE XMAS - Thank Pod It's Christmas

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Ro, Simon and Sooz (with a special message from John) get together to discuss Queen's Christmas single Thank God It's Christmas in this very special bonus End of Year episode!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 11 - FAN SPECIAL

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this grand finale of season one, it's all about the fans! We have a special interview with Jim and Jacky from the Queen Fan Club, and we attempt an impossible Queen quiz! Plus loads of awesome tunes, as always!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 10 - LIVE AROUND THE WORLD

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:01:00 GMT

When a new Queen album drops for the first time in ages - their first number 1 in 25 years - you know we have to take the detour! Join Ro, Sooz, Simon and John as they jump headlong into this new collection of awesome Queen + Adam Lambert live songs!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 9 - SHEER HEART ATTACK Side B

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:01:00 GMT

In this awesome episode our intrepid foursome dive deep into the crazy, eclectic, magical second side of Queen's incredible third album! Bridging the fantastical heavy rock of Queen I & II with the smorgasbord of Night at the Opera, SHA is a fascinating insight into the four cornerstones of rock's trajectory - not to mention a blimmin' good album replete with unforgettable tracks!

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 8 - SHEER HEART ATTACK Side A Part 2

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:02:00 GMT

This week we take a long, deep dive into the first half of Queen's brilliant third album, Sheer Heart Attack. In fact, we super-sized the podcast so much, we've had to divide it into two parts - both available now! In this second part - conveniently labelled "Part 2", we listen to Tenement Funster, Flick of the Wrist, Lily of the Valley and the inimitable Now I'm Here. Awesome times.

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QUEENPOD EPISODE 8 - SHEER HEART ATTACK Side A Part 1

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:01:00 GMT

This week we take a long, deep dive into the first half of Queen's awesome third album, Sheer Heart Attack. In fact, we super-sized the podcast so much, we've had to divide it into two parts - both available now! In this part, we discover the story behind the album, and listen to the first couple of seminal tracks - the crazy, unforgettable Brighton Rock and the perfect pop pomp of Killer Queen.

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QUEENPOD MINI 01 TIM STAFFELL TALKS THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:02:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 7 - TIM STAFFELL INTERVIEW

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 6 - THE EARLY YEARS

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 5 - QUEEN II Side Black

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 4 - QUEEN II Side White

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 3 - ALBUM COVERS SPECIAL

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 2 QUEEN I Side B

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 1 - QUEEN I Side A

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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QUEENPOD EPISODE 0 - AS IT BEGAN

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 23:01:00 GMT

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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The Queen Podcast - Trailer

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:45:07 GMT

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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