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Oh! Brother

Paul and Steve Hanley

51 episodes

2 months ago

Tales from one of Britain's most influential post-punk bands, The Fall. From the rhythm section that brought you Hex Enduction Hour, brothers Paul and Steve Hanley provide insight and anecdotes from their time in the band, along with interviews with other members, people involved with the band and fans from the world of music and beyond.

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Tales from one of Britain's most influential post-punk bands, The Fall. From the rhythm section that brought you Hex Enduction Hour, brothers Paul and Steve Hanley provide insight and anecdotes from their time in the band, along with interviews with other members, people involved with the band and fans from the world of music and beyond.

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Episodes (20/51)

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MICKEY BRADLEY - Everything You Say Is Right

Our guest this week is the one and only Mickey Bradley, bass player, broadcaster, and all-round raconteur from sunny Derry. We dive into the early days of The Undertones, Terry Hooley's Good Vibrations label, death threats against Joe Strummer, and the eternal question of whether bands need "the" in their name. Hope you enjoy!

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2 weeks ago

58 minutes 17 seconds

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BRIX SMITH - This Is My Happening

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were thrilled to be joined by friend of the show, Brix Smith, for this week's episode, as we take a look back at the year that was, 1988. Tours, ballets, videos and phlegm, we reminisce about perhaps the world's busiest band's busiest ever year. Hope you enjoy!

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1 month ago

46 minutes 30 seconds

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DONALD JOHNSON - Oh! Brother LIVE

Recorded live at Wythenshawe Cultural Hub, we were thrilled to interview fellow Wythenshawrite Donald Johnson, best known for his storied career in A Certain Ratio. Stories of codpieces, drivers and The Hacienda make up this weeks show, amongst some discussion of music and drumming as well. Hope you enjoy!

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1 month ago

47 minutes 35 seconds

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PETE WYLIE - How I Didn't Get Where I Am Today

Our guest this week is the legend that is Pete Wylie. Pete and the guys, but let's be honest, mainly Pete, discuss the post-punk scenes developing in Liverpool and Manchester in the 70's and 80's, Pete's life in and out of bands, John Peel, Mark E Smith and more than a few others. Hope you enjoy!

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2 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes 30 seconds

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JOHN NIVEN - O Brother

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were delighted to speak to renowned author and less renowned A&R man, John Niven. Along side tales of the Fall, John regales us with stories of his own attempts at being a rock star, the creation of Steven Stelfox and the guys even find time to talk about the trials of being a working class artist. Enjoy!

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2 months ago

57 minutes 30 seconds

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SIMON 'DING' ARCHER - The Past

Simon 'Ding' Archer is our guest this week. Bass player and producer extraordinaire, Simon tells us about his times in an innumerable list of great bands, the art of singer-wrangling and the difference between being inside and outside the large Fall tent.

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3 months ago

48 minutes 24 seconds

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ELIS JAMES - Fiery Jack

Our guest this week is the one and only Elis James, welsh standup and podcast host. In a bumper edition of the podcast, we get into the weeds of Fall gigs, watching and supporting, welsh language music and comedy, and roast dinner etiquette. Hope you enjoy!

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3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 55 seconds

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ANDY DAWSON - Athletico Cured

Welcome to another edition of Oh! Brother. This week we welcome Andy Dawson, writer, podcaster, actor and avid Fall enjoyer. We discuss the hit and miss nature of watching The Fall, the trials and tribulations of Twitter and the wonderful and frightening world of the darts. Hope you enjoy!

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4 months ago

44 minutes 50 seconds

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IAN RANKIN - Real Noise Merchants

This week on Oh! Brother, we were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Rankin to the show. The best selling author talks us through his brief stint as a punk front man, his writing processes and the intersection of literature and music. Hope you enjoy! This episode, as well as future episodes, was recorded in partnership with Forum Library Creative Space, see our socials for more details, or follow the link below:

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4 months ago

40 minutes 51 seconds

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CHRISTMAS 2024 - Ho! Ho! Ho! Brother

Merry Christmas one and all! In keeping with a Hanley family tradition, we have decided to mark the season with a quiz! We gathered members of the wider Fall family, for a quick game of "Name That Fall Tune". What says Christmas more than 7 people shouting over each other, not understanding the rules of a game. Fans of high fidelity audio and tight well rehearsed formats are invited to keep their thoughts to themselves. Hope you enjoy, and have a very merry Christmas, from all of us here at Oh! Brother.

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5 months ago

50 minutes 52 seconds

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JOHN DWYER - Put Some Reverb on My Brother

Oh! Brother returns with John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees. The topics of Metal vs Indie, the art of touring diplomacy and the state of gigs in the UK and the US are discussed, as well as Johns various interactions with Mark and the Fall in general. Thanks for your support as always!

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5 months ago

41 minutes 37 seconds

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DAVE BUSH - Why Are People Grudgeful

Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week Dave Bush joins our hosts and the guys discuss Dave's time with the band, his post-Fall projects and the art of dragging a band into the late 20th Century. Enjoy!

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6 months ago

47 minutes 50 seconds

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STEVE EVETS - Who could foresee what happened?

Season 5 is here! Steve Evets, acclaimed actor and unique collaborator with The Fall is our guest this week. Join the guys as Steve shares his journey from stage to screen, his many amazing roles over the years and how he came to know the band. Content Warning: This episode features some medical details, not for the squeamish.

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7 months ago

52 minutes 18 seconds

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KID CONGO POWERS - Anything to Say

This week on Oh! Brother, the legendary Kid Congo Powers graces us with stories of The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Fall, The Gun Club and a few others. They also discuss the mystery of the "Hit The North" music video and some of Kid's memories of and relationship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce.

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1 year ago

48 minutes 23 seconds

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TIM PRESLEY - Northern Soul

On this week's episode of Oh! Brother, Paul and Steve welcome Tim Presley, song writer, painter and all round good Dude. They discuss beards, Manchester manners, Tim's many musical projects and how the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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1 year ago

56 minutes 51 seconds

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JOHN COOPER CLARKE - Truth Lies Within

Episode 3 of Series 4 sees Paul welcome the inimitable John Cooper Clarke to Oh! Brother. Unfortunately Steve couldn't make it this week, but he will be back with us in 2 weeks time. Paul and John talk their way through stories from John's career, his interactions with The Fall, his love of Elvis and even find time for a bit of a sing song. We're really grateful for John giving us his time, and we hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago

53 minutes 16 seconds

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PHIL JONES - He Was The Manager

Phil Jones joins the guys this week. Amongst others, the guys discuss The Beautiful South, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, The Knives, Joy Division, New Order, REM and they even find time to discuss The Fall. Hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes 14 seconds

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PAT NEVIN - Kicker Conspiracy

The guys are back for Series 4 of Oh! Brother. To kick off the new series, we welcome Pat Nevin, former Scottish footballer, turned journalist, broadcaster, author and DJ. The guys discuss Pat's career, attempts to broaden footballers' musical tastes, John Peel, Norman Whiteside and a whole bunch more. Enjoy!

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1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds

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KEVIN CUMMINS - Telling Stories - Live from Walthamstow

Recorded in front of a live audience at Walthamstow Trades Hall, Paul and Steve are joined by legendary photographer Kevin Cummins. Having worked with The Fall and Mark E. Smith on many occasions, as well as Joy Division, The Smiths and Manchester City (the club, not a band), the guys discuss fax machines, vague directions and the glamourous world of T.J. Davidson's.

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2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes 42 seconds

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TIM BURGESS - Dressed All In White Like...

The inimitable Tim Burgess joins Steve and Paul for a chat about all things Fall, all things Album Party and all things else. Thanks to Tim for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us today, hope you enjoy!

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2 years ago

1 hour 1 minute 39 seconds