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 song

• Why this unexpected trio kind of… makes sense?

• Jack Black’s record-breaking 34-second Minecraft song

• Netflix’s biopics on Robert Plant and David Gilmour

• The truth behind Smokey Robinson’s shocking allegations

• Leland Sklar’s legendary producer prank

• Whether 37-track albums are genius or junk

Plus: Mayer vs Sheeran, who’s really got staying power?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

This week on Listener Land, we’re overflowing with chaos, controversy, and cracking trivia — from the jaw-dropping Led Zeppelin Legacy Tour announcement, to Prince’s estate cancelling his Netflix documentary, and the baffling truth that David Bowie helped train dolphins (yes, really).

Also in this episode:

🎸 Alice Cooper’s original lineup returns after 50 years

🥁 Faces are back with 11 tracks and Rod Stewart can’t make the tour

🎤 Freddie Mercury’s sister drops £3 million on sentimental memorabilia

🎧 Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wrote his new single… in a dream

🐀 Gregory Porter used to shovel dead rats before making it big

🇨🇺 And Ry Cooder gets fined $100,000 for recording with Cuban musicians

Plus: the Olympic art event you never knew about, Derek “Fish” opens a chip shop, and Simple Minds almost backed Iggy Pop by mistake. Pure brilliance.

🧠 Music history, banter, myths, and WTFs — that’s Listener Land.

00:00 – Intro & dodgy cake metaphors

01:00 – Prince Netflix doc blocked by his estate

02:30 – Led Zeppelin’s “Legacy” Tour – real or rumour?

05:30 – Kenny Jones confirms new Faces album in 2026

08:00 – Alice Cooper reunites the 1973 band

10:00 – Freddie Mercury’s sister buys back £3M of memorabilia

12:30 – Velvet Underground & Grateful Dead were both called “The Warlocks”?

14:00 – Wham! was the first Western pop band to play China

16:00 – Sammy Hagar’s song from a dream (feat. ghost of Eddie Van Halen?)

18:00 – Paul McCartney & Keith Richards also wrote hits in their sleep

21:00 – Ry Cooder fined $100K for recording Cuban music

23:00 – Bowie & Iggy Pop bump into Simple Minds in Wales

26:00 – David Bowie’s voice used to train dolphins (not a joke)

28:30 – Gregory Porter loves Skegness & once shoveled dead rats

31:00 – Derek “Fish” quits music to open a chip shop in the Shetlands

33:00 – Olympic art competitions?! (Yes, really)

34:30 – Nazi design, poetry medals, and the “Pantheon of Muses”

35:00 – Outro: strange trivia, stranger truths

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This week on Listener Land, we go full spectrum — from Metallica’s so-called “free” Apple Vision Pro concert (that’ll cost you £3,500) to Kanye West dragging Puff Daddy and his own daughter into controversy, it’s a wild ride.We also get into:🎤 A newly discovered Beatles audition tape🎸 Why Cher won’t play by charity rules👓 The history of musicians wearing glasses (yep, we go there)🪩 Our guilty pleasure songs — prepare for Cliff Richard, Beautiful South and even The Carpenters🎧 A heated debate on tech vs fans🎶 And yes, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood are back in the studio togetherIt’s the usual mix of nostalgia, nonsense, rants and revelations, all from your favourite Yorkshire-based music nerds.🎧 Listen, laugh, and share. New episodes every week!⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Listener Land: baroque chairs & charity gigs01:30 – Cher ignores the rules at Beacon Theatre03:00 – Best rock vocalists & why Malcolm MacDonald deserves more love06:30 – The great “glasses in music” debate (Costello, Lennon, Bono, etc.)11:00 – Kanye’s new track feat. Puff Daddy… and his daughter?!13:00 – Kim Kardashian’s legal response15:00 – Ricky Gervais, George Michael & the ‘gay points’ fridge story18:30 – Beatles’ lost Decca audition tape found in Vancouver20:00 – Kiss guitarist John 5 opens ultra-exclusive KISS museum22:00 – Metallica x Apple Vision rant – is it really free?28:00 – VR gigs, elitism in tech, and the future of live shows33:00 – Guilty pleasure songs: Carpenters, Cliff, and more36:00 – You Can’t Handcuff The Wind — and other forgotten gems39:00 – Fleetwood Mac connections & Buckingham/Fleetwood’s reunion42:00 – End ramble: tech predictions & emotional jukebox picks#ListenerLand #Metallica #AppleVisionPro #KanyeWest #PuffDaddy #Beatles #MusicPodcast #FleetwoodMac #KissBand #MusicNostalgia #PodcastClips #GuiltyPleasures #RickyGervais #georgemichael

In this episode of Listener Land, we unravel some of the most unexpected stories in music—from the surprisingly dark meaning behind the Macarena, to the madness of Amazon’s new AI song generator and Ed Sheeran hinting at a death metal phase (!).We also dig into: • Forgotten gems from Evanescence • Who should play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic • Why Will Smith’s new album makes a cheeky nod to The Slap • Whether legacy bands are stuck in nostalgia loops • And what it means when your heartbeat syncs with Annie Lennox…Expect punchy takes, left field facts, and the usual mix of nostalgia, rants, and ridiculousness.🎧 Like what you hear? Tap subscribe and share it with the musically curious.00:00 – Intro & chaotic ease-in01:00 – Evanescence rabbit hole & ‘Vertigo’ t-shirt epiphany04:00 – Tina Turner on a Friday drive (yes, really)06:00 – Live acts & moody stage personas09:00 – The Macarena is actually about cheating?!12:00 – The cancelled Kim Wilde biopic + Sister Rosetta Tharpe news16:00 – Lizzo controversies & casting chaos17:30 – Ed Sheeran teases a metal album (seriously)20:00 – Are legacy bands creatively stuck or smartly nostalgic?28:00 – Music syncing with your heartbeat – true story30:00 – Amazon’s AI song generator & why the industry’s panicking32:00 – Spotify vs Apple vs Amazon (streaming showdown)33:30 – Wrap-up & wisdom#ListenerLand #MusicPodcast #AIMusic #EdSheeran #MacarenaFacts #WillSmith #Evanescence #MusicTrivia #PodcastClips #SpotifyTalk

🎙️ In this episode of Listener Land, we dive into Barry White’s suspicious basslines, Spice Girls censorship chaos, and... urinal etiquette?! Yep, it's one of those.We also dig into:- The reggae version of OK Computer- Bob Marley’s royalties funding a soup kitchen- Annie Lennox’s underrated masterpiece- The most recognisable guitar riffs ever (and why we disagree)- Which words show up the most in song lyrics- Sting’s top 10 favourite tracks — and which ones are “crap”From funk to folklore, this is offbeat music chat at its finest.💬 Like, comment, and subscribe — or drop your own ‘must-hear’ underrated album in the comments below!⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Barry White’s Funky Intros & Surprise Samples 04:30 – “Trough Talk” – The Urinal Theory 07:10 – Koko Taylor & Annie Lennox Underrated Gems 10:20 – The Most Used Words in Music 13:00 – Sting’s Favourite Songs (and the Crap Ones) 17:45 – What Album *Should* Everyone Listen To? 20:00 – OK Computer… But Make It Reggae 22:15 – Most Recognisable Guitar Riffs Debate 25:00 – Bob Marley’s Royalties Fed a Soup Kitchen 27:40 – Spice Girls Censorship & The Word “Yellow” 30:10 – Cancelled Classics & Over-Sensitive Edits 32:30 – Tribe Called Quest Got Rinsed by Lou Reed#ListenerLand #BarryWhite #SpiceGirls #PodcastUK #MusicPodcast #BBKing #FunkAndSoul #OffbeatChat #ReggaeRadiohead #Sting #comedy

🎙️ In this episode of the Listener Land Podcast, we dive into the weirdest job Snoop Dogg ever created — paying someone £50,000 a year to roll his blunts. Seriously.We also chat about:- Cher dressing up as Elvis at Love Rocks NYC- Eminem’s mind-blowing rap speed record- AI's growing grip on the music industry- Why John Lydon has no time for Pistols nostalgia- Comedy songs, Barry Manilow lies, and why £3 Battenberg is offensiveA rambling, nostalgic, and completely daft conversation as always.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy offbeat music talk, pop culture tangents, and pub-level debates on everything from AI ethics to blunt rolling logistics.#SnoopDogg #WeirdJobs #ListenerLand #MusicPodcast #AIinMusic #Eminem #Cher #ComedyPodcast #PodcastClips ⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro – The £3 Battenberg Dilemma02:30 Cher Dresses as Elvis?! Love Rocks NYC05:45 Walking in Memphis & Mark Cohn Rabbit Hole11:55 Snoop Dogg’s £50k Blunt Roller15:30 AI Music Debate: Tool or Threat?23:40 John Lydon vs. Sex Pistols Nostalgia29:00 Michael Jackson Paid Weird Al?!33:20 Eminem’s Fastest Rap Ever37:00 Comedy Songs and Listener Memories

Is the Sphere getting a new superstar residency? The rumour mill is turning and the Listener Land lads are on it. In this week’s episode, they dive into the speculation around who might follow U2 into Vegas’ high-tech colosseum.Also in this episode:🎤 BRIT Awards outfits and overexposed everything👑 King Charles launches a playlist (yep, seriously)🧠 The world’s longest and most hallucinogenic songs🪑 Ringo Starr’s furniture phase🎤 Why Coldplay are quitting albums🛏️ And why Hull probably won’t be getting a SpherePacked with stories, music trivia, and healthy Yorkshire sarcasm.Subscribe, like, and join the conversation.#MusicNews #Brits2024 #LasVegasSphere #DollyParton #CharlieXCX #Adele #PopCulture #ListenerLand #MusicPodcast #SphereResidency #TheMusicIndustry #PodcastClip #funny #interview #HarryStyles#Coldplay#KingCharles#BRITAwards2025#SabrinaCarpenter#CharliXCX#LadyGaga#MusicNews #YorkshirePodcast01:40 – Dolly Parton’s Husband Passes Away04:02 – The Tragic Story Behind Badfinger’s Biggest Hit09:30 – The BRIT Awards: Oversharing & Oversexualisation18:10 – King Charles’ Surprising Apple Music Playlist20:50 – Who’s Rumoured to Take Over The Sphere? 👀24:40 – Could He Really Sell Out 35 Shows?28:00 – The Longest Song in the World (No, Really)29:40 – A Song That Makes You Hallucinate?32:20 – Coldplay Quitting Albums – What’s Next?36:30 – The UK Sphere That Got Cancelled39:40 – Adele’s Break-Up That Sparked a Career41:30 – Lady Gaga Was in a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band?!

📢 Welcome to another episode of Listener Land Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, we dive into: • The mystery of disappearing bands – why are groups vanishing from the charts? • Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress – what really happened to it? • The state of live music venues – is it harder for bands to make it today? • Music memories – songs we loved as kids but now cringe at. • Weird and hilarious song lyrics – including some truly awful ones. • Music history facts – including a surprising connection between Lady Gaga and The Sopranos 📺🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below! Let us know: What’s a song you loved as a kid but now cringe at? ⬇️00:00 - Intro & Subscribe Reminder 00:48 - ASAP Rocky’s Legal Case & Celebrity Privilege 05:04 - What Happened to Concert Tickets? The Disappearance of Collectibles 10:12 - Why Are Bands Disappearing? Industry Changes & Grammy Trends 15:46 - The Battle to Save The Leadmill Venue & Live Music’s Future 22:18 - Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress – Where Is It Now? 28:45 - The Best (and Worst) Song Lyrics Ever Written 33:09 - What’s a Song You Used to Love But Now Cringe At? 37:56 - Music Legends & the Best Artists to Write Your Life’s Soundtrack 45:21 - Hidden Celebrity Cameos – Lady Gaga in *The Sopranos* 50:13 - Outro & Next Episode Preview #MusicPodcast #LadyGaga #MusicMystery #RockBands #DisappearingBands #MusicNews #WeirdSongLyrics #PodcastClips #BandBreakups #LiveMusic #MusicIndustry #MusicGossip #FamousBands #ConcertTickets #MTV #ClassicRock #GagaMeatDress #MusicDebate #MusicTrivia

Billy Corgan has joined a secret supergroup, could this be the next rock powerhouse? In this episode of Listener Land, we break down what we know so far about this new band and why it could be a game-changer for rock music.But that’s not all:🎸 Ozzy Osbourne’s Pirates of the Caribbean story— Sharon’s hidden revelation🎶 The first-ever song recognized by Shazam—bet you won’t guess it!🏆 Grammys drama—Billie Eilish’s rough night and Taylor Swift’s latest record-breaking moment🍺 Lidl opening a pub inside a Northern Ireland store—genius or terrible idea?🤘 The most iconic album of all time—our debate gets heated!🚗 The ultimate road trip song—what’s yours?🎤 The best live concerts we’ve ever been to—some surprising picks in hereHit LIKE if you love music deep dives, SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes, and COMMENT your thoughts—what’s the most iconic album ever?00:00 - Intro & Welcome to Listener Land02:15 - Ozzy Osbourne’s Pirates of the Caribbean revelation07:50 - The FIRST song ever detected by Shazam12:40 - Grammys controversy: Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and industry politics19:10 - Lidl’s new pub: Smart business move or terrible decision?23:30 - Billy Corgan’s Secret Supergroup—what we know so far31:15 - What’s the most ICONIC album of all time?37:45 - The ULTIMATE road trip song—what’s yours?44:00 - Best live concerts we’ve ever seen#BillyCorgan #Supergroup #MusicPodcast #ListenerLand #RockMusic #OzzyOsbourne #Shazam #Grammys #TaylorSwift #RoadTripMusic #LiveMusic #MusicDebate #PodcastClips #NewMusic #AlbumDebate #MusicNews #funnyjokes #funny #podcast #interview #musicpodcast #comedy

We dive deep into the state of rock music, from Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath reunion to Jack White firing back at critics over short gigs. Plus, is the music industry rigged? We break down the Grammy controversies, Will Smith’s unexpected rap comeback, and more!#RockMusic #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #JackWhite #Grammys #MusicIndustry #Metallica #GunsNRoses #WillSmith #MusicDebate #MusicPodcast🗣️ Timestamps below – jump to your favorite parts! ⬇️💬 Comment below: Do you think rock music is still alive, or has pop and AI completely taken over?📢 Subscribe for more music deep dives every week!🔹 00:23 - Black Sabbath Reunion – But is Ozzy Fit for It?🔹 02:50 - Jason Momoa is Hosting??🔹 03:30 - Metallica, Guns N’ Roses & More – The Ultimate Lineup🔹 06:10 - Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Gig – Will He Even Perform?🔹 12:45 - Are Ticket Prices Out of Control?🔹 17:20 - Jack White Fires Back at Fans Over Short Gigs🔹 21:00 - Why Do Bands Keep Reuniting? Cash Grab or Passion?🔹 30:00 - Will Smith’s Music Comeback – Smart Move or Desperate?🔹 35:10 - Grammys Controversy – How Much Did Beyoncé Pay?🔹 42:15 - Music Industry Loopholes: Is Sampling Still Stealing?

Is rock music dead, or does it still have life left in it?With classic bands like The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Oasis either touring or reuniting, the question remains—are we stuck in the past? Can any modern band ever match their legacy?🔥 In this episode, we discuss:👉 The Rolling Stones’ crazy ticket prices—are they worth it?👉 Are Oasis the last real rock band?👉 Why are old bands reforming but not making new music?👉 Vinyl & cassettes are back—but will CDs make a comeback?👉 Is the music industry relying too much on nostalgia?👉 Chris Brown’s lawsuit & how artists control their legacy💥 Subscribe for deep dives into music’s biggest stories!🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode!#RockIsDead #RollingStones #Oasis #RockMusic #MusicPodcast #ClassicRock #ListenerLandPodcast #Vinyl #musicdebate 00:00 – Intro: Is Rock Dead?00:49 – The Rolling Stones Ticket Prices Are INSANE05:07 – Is Classic Rock Still Relevant?08:58 – Will There Ever Be Another Band Like The Stones?12:11 – Tina Turner’s Long-Lost Song Finally Found16:34 – Vinyl & Cassettes Are Back—But What About CDs?19:43 – Oasis & The Last Great Rock Bands—Is Rock Dead?24:58 – Why So Many Bands Are Reforming Without New Music29:07 – The Best “Desert Island” Albums of All Time35:20 – Chris Brown’s Lawsuit Over A Documentary38:49 – The Wheel of Steel Returns!42:10 – Outro & Final Thoughts

Music is changing faster than ever – but is it for the better?This week, we’re diving into:👉 Def Leppard’s guitarist swap – What’s happening with Vivian Campbell?👉 Bjork’s bold claim: Are young people to blame for killing CDs & vinyl?👉 Paul McCartney’s AI warning – Will AI ruin the future of music?👉 Spotify & streaming – The industry’s biggest problem?👉 The best recording session to time travel back to!Plus, wild stories from music history, our favourite music memories, and an epic debate on AI & creativity.💥 Subscribe for deep dives into the biggest stories in music!🔔 Hit the bell to never miss an episode!#DefLeppard #PaulMcCartney #AIinMusic #Bjork #Spotify #MusicIndustry #listenerlandpodcast 00:00 – Intro & This Week’s Music News00:37 – Def Leppard’s Guitarist Change02:09 – The Worst Lyrics Ever? (J Cole & Kanye West)04:49 – Introducing The “Bingo Me This” Segment07:10 – Songs That Define a Moment in Life09:36 – If Aliens Landed, What Song Represents Humanity?18:12 – Bjork Blames Streaming & Young Listeners19:25 – Paul McCartney’s AI Concerns21:15 – Metallica vs. Napster – AI is the New Battle?25:36 – How the Internet Ruined Music Mystique29:20 – Elvis Presley’s Christmas Decoration Habit?!32:53 – Why Modern Music Feels Repetitive36:05 – Is There Any New Music Left to Create?37:25 – Pink Floyd’s Secret Recording Trick41:10 – If You Could Watch Any Recording Session, What Would It Be?41:56 – Why David Gilmour Didn’t Sound Like Clapton or Beck43:00 – Outro & Final Thoughts

“Why did Jimi Hendrix really leave Little Richard’s band? Was it over a sandwich, or is there more to the story? In this episode of Listener Land Podcast, we break down one of music’s strangest myths and uncover the real reason behind Hendrix’s departure.” 👉 Did Hendrix clash with Little Richard over his style? 👉 The truth behind the a sandwich” rumour 👉 How this shaped Hendrix’s career before his rise to fame 👉 Other legendary musicians who left their bands under strange circumstances We also dive into Adele’s haunted mansion, Bob Dylan’s insane lyric auction, and the songs we’re all sick of hearing on the radio! 💥 SUBSCRIBE for more music deep dives & wild stories! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #JimiHendrix #MusicRumors #MusicPodcast #LittleRichard #Adele #RockLegends #PodcastClips #VinylComeback #listenerlandpodcast #PodcastLife #MusicMyths #OverplayedSongs #comedy #funny #jokes

This week on Listener Land, we’re diving into music’s biggest stories: 🎶 Sony’s music vault hacked—how stolen Coldplay tracks were sold online. 🎤 Bad Boy legal drama unfolds as Jay-Z faces trouble with the law. 💿 Vinyl’s epic comeback: why it’s outselling digital in some markets. 🎧 Spotify introduces Lossless Audio with a premium upgrade—is it worth it? • 01:36 – Sony Music Hack Scandal How Coldplay and other artists’ unreleased tracks were hacked and sold. • 10:30 – Vinyl’s Comeback Why vinyl records are outselling digital formats and what’s driving the trend. • 20:00 – Spotify’s Lossless Audio Upgrade Details on Spotify’s new subscription tier and its potential impact on music streaming. • 25:00 – Jay-Z Legal Trouble The “Bad Boy” himself—passport confiscation and legal issues surrounding Jay-Z. • 40:17 – Vinyl Factory Tours and Fun Facts A behind-the-scenes look at how vinyl records are made.

In this episode of Listener Land, we dive into the wildest music stories: 🎤 Will Smith’s slap at the Oscars and his shift back to music roots. 🎸 Lady Gaga’s surprising connection to AC/DC. 💿 Vinyl’s unexpected comeback and how it’s topping the charts again. 🎶 Rap lyrics that leave us scratching our heads—‘You the shit, bitch, you not even fart!’ 🎪 The Glastonbury festival’s corporate shift and Neil Young’s boycott. Plus, did you know Michael Jackson secretly worked on Sonic 3’s music? This episode is packed with trivia, humour, and everything you didn’t know you needed to know about music. • 00:00 – Introduction • Setting the tone with humour and teasing the key topics. • 02:06 – Rap Lyrics That Make No Sense • Funny and head-scratching rap lines, featuring Ice Spice and Will Smith. • 04:00 – Will Smith’s Music Comeback Post-Slap • Discussion on Will Smith’s transition back to his music roots. • 08:00 – Lady Gaga’s Connection to AC/DC • Surprising stories about her early career and love for rock. • 12:00 – Vinyl Records Are Back! • How vinyl is outselling digital formats and why. • 20:00 – Michael Jackson and Sonic 3 • Jackson’s secret contribution to video game music. • 25:00 – Glastonbury’s Changing Identity • The festival’s corporate shift and Neil Young’s boycott. • 30:00 – Closing Thoughts • Wrapping up with humor and a teaser for the next episode.

Is the Goblin King returning? The Labyrinth sequel is rumored for 2025, and we’re diving into everything we know (and speculate) about this long-awaited movie. Who could possibly step into David Bowie’s iconic shoes? Plus, we celebrate Rory Gallagher’s overdue tribute, discuss Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury spot, and break down the Faces reunion. It’s a mix of nostalgia, movie news, and music’s biggest moments Time Codes • 00:00 – Welcome to Listener Land • A quick intro and what’s coming up in the episode. • 02:06 – Labyrinth Sequel Teaser • Briefly address the Labyrinth sequel here to hook viewers early. • 08:06 – Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury Slot • Debate over his headliner appeal. • 12:06 – Faces Reunion • The band’s return and new material. • 16:18 – Rory Gallagher Tribute • Honouring a music legend. • 20:51 – Labyrinth Sequel Speculation • Deep dive into the 2025 sequel, potential Goblin Kings, and Bowie’s legacy. #LabyrinthSequel #DavidBowie #GoblinKing #Labyrinth2025 #RoryGallagher #FacesReunion #ListenerLandPodcast #MusicLegends #comedy