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Mick Wall

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Mick Wall is the best-known rock journalist in the world. Author of numerous best-selling books, including most famously: When Giants Walked The EarthTwo Riders Were Approaching, and Last Of The Giants, he is also an award-winning broadcaster and producer. The former editor-in-chief of Classic Rock, his work has appeared in The TimesMojoRolling Stone, and many other newspapers and magazines around the world.

Mick is also the genius behind the Dead Rock Stars pod of 2018 and Getcha Rocks Off (2020-21). The new Mick Wall pod will broadcast one free episode every week. Subscribers to his Patreon site, however, receive many more. Poor bastards.

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Episodes

Don Monkey

I have no idea what that title means or might be alluding to or why it might be ideal for this pod episode because I can't remember what we did this time or why we did it or anything innit, right? I can't remember why I'm sitting here now let alone something I said yesterday. And I'm NOT gonna sit here listenin' to it, that's your job, for your sins. Report back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Singers Hated By Their Own Bands

Part one of a new series. Including (this time) Fish, Axl, David Lee Roth, Ozzy and Dio... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Fishing For Tallica $$$

I promised more of this sort of thing and here it is. More news of the news!! Including Sabbath box set, Fish's problems-problems, and a shit ton of other crazeeeee stuff. Plus an exclusive peek into the tiny mind of Little Johnnie Rotten, as he explains why he'd rather not be a successful billion dollar rock star, just a jobbing muso instead. FFS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Statues

It's been a while. Sorry amigos, I have been Unwell. Back now and fighting again, this is the first of two new pods I'm putting up this weekend. To compensate. Followed by some others in coming days. Different kinds for different minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Steven Wilson Live in the Actualité

Live! In the raw! Unfiltered! Betcha wish your live gig was hot like mine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 9

In the Actualité pt.1

So me and Jonnie did our second show at the West Hampstead Arts Club last week with Special Guest Steven Wilson. You will be able to hear that part of the show next week. Meantime, here is the first half of the show for your delectation. No edits, just live in the raw! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Torben Ulrich - He Rocked

Father to Lars, tennis star, poet, painter, musician, bohemian unlike you or anyone else. This and all the latest news straight from a passing horse's mouth. Recorded justa couple of days before the Feb 21 live pod with Steven Wilson at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London, which you will be able to heard Pt ONE of next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The AC/DC Clock

What did it mean? Surely not just another last-century band trying to be 'modern' and doing that clock thing that only ever means either news of a tour or album? In order to drum up interest? NO!!! NEVER!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202449 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Bruce Dicky

Join me WMD Mick Wall and him Little Jonnie James Rotten To The Core as we take a deep dive into the background behind the hot new single AND VIDEO from Maiden singer/fencer/pilot/author/filmmaker and all-round great guy Bruce Dickinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Artificially Intelligent

Jon and I have for years been all about Artificial Intelligence, as longterm readers will be aware. Follow us now into the future of The Future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Hats Off To Clarkin

Heartfelt look back at the life and career of the Magnum guitarist and songwriting genius Tony Clarkin, who died recently. Also a wave farewell to James Kottak, the ex Kingdom Come and Scorpions drummer who also snuffed it recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202459 min

Fast Horses

Where Slow Horses meets Lightspeed Prog. Featuring Steven Wilson, Gary Oldman, Iron Maiden, Rush - and Ho Sings Alexander The Great!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202449 minSeason 3Ep. 2

What's in Store For 24

Exciting stuff! Yes indeed! Lita Ford, Manowar, KK Downing, Ace Frehley and... STEVE WILSON LIVE WITH US ON FEB 21! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 1

My Friends Call Me Philip

In case you missed it first time around. Here again is the special tribute I recorded with Fearghal Traynor of That Feckin Metal Podcast last year marking the anniversary of the death of Phil Lynott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 06, 20241 hr 7 min

Crappy New Year

FREE! Welcome in 2024 the smart way. PLUS news of STEVEN WILSON Spesh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Jingle Balls

So this is Christmas and what have you done? Funny you should ask, actually... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Live! Mick and Jonnie Hit the Stage!!

Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Show Live - featuring Jonnie James Rotten! Scream for meeeeeee London!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Live December 12 Countdown!

On Tuesday December 12, me and Jonnie James will be delighting readers at our first live pod-show-experience at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London. So here's us recorded just now talking about 'going live' - and also about death. Obvs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Tough At The Top

Shadow figures, Saudi money, double-dealing, roosting chickens, involving music biz Big Beasts. You will be shocked and amazed. Blame Jon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202359 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Jon (and on) & Jonno (nonno)

Jon goes on and on while Jonno goes long (in tooth) but short (in hair). Yeah, you know what I mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 42

LIVE SHOW DEC 12!

Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Live featuring Jonnie James Rotten and Special Guest GINGER WILDHEART! All the FACTS, all the IMPORTANT INFO, everything you need to know about THE GIG OF THE YEAR!! Yes, HURRY THE FUCK UP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 41

HALLOWEEN SPESH!!

Tremble tremble scaredy rock cats and kittens! Join me - WMD Mick Wall - and he - Jonnie James Evil Thoughts Hotten - as we lead you by the shaky hand through an underworld populated by metal monsters and freaky-deaky rock goblins, with terrifying names like Jimmy, Danny, Aleister, and Geezer. Prepared to have your blood changed forever!! Prepare to... DIE!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Return of THE DEALER!

Yeah, you heard right. Mick Mars-Ain't-The-Kind-Of-Place-To-Raise-Your-Kids is back, baby! ALBUM! HOTCHA GUITARS!! NO SHIT, DUDE!!!!! Plus a lotta stuff me and Jonnie James Devil Sign Cricket Crease are across right now, ya dig? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Live Aid The Musical - No Really!

I was at the show in Philly. Jon was allowed to stay up late and watch on TV. Now lucky you can go and see the stage musical version. How amazing is that? Yeah... PLUS! Other gear about musical/festival/conceptual performances. At least that's how it started... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 38

A Shot In The Dark

Ozzy's first US chart single - but where did it come from? Could it be.... FM? Bfore they were FM? What do you mean who's FM??? Jon will tell you! PLUS many othr dark tales from the wrong side of the bar. One. Step. Away. From.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202342 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Saudi Money

Talking Alice Cooper being CANCELLED! John 5 and 1/2 TALKING DEALER!! We're talking about the SHIT new STONES single. We're talking about SAUDI MONEY and how little it would take for Jon to sell his own grandmother! We're talking THE SHIT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Newsflash!

There's a lot of NOISE out there right now. This should clear everything up once and for all. Well, maybe not 'for all'. Maybe just once. If that. The point is these are the FACTS! Do with them what thou wilt... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Bernie Marsden

So it's a cold, rainy, dark SUPPOSEDLY SEPTEMBER evening in Oxfordshire. I hate the winter. I like the autumn, but that is not autumn out there, that is already winter. I hate it. So to cheer us all up, here FREE FOR ALL, mine and Jon's fond adieu to the legend that is Bernie Marsden, the OG Nice Guy Rock Star. I have met very few genuinely nice guy rock stars. Bernie was the exception. I loved Bernie. Everyone loved Bernie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 20, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 34

A Rockumentary, If You Will

A startling confession from Jonnie James Rotten. Peeling back the invisible peel of so called reality and many other Special powers that need peeling. Featuring Ozzy, Motley, Chilis, Zep, Tap, and many other excruciatingly un-deleted movie 'scenes'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 33

The Crab Speaks!!

Behold as I, WMD Mick Wall and he Jonnie James Cotton Cricket Socks go DEEP into the latest DEVELOPMENT on The Crüe, The Dëaler and Former Crüe vocalist... what was his name again? Plus SHIT TONS OF OTHER SHIT!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 32
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