The most fun podcast about the greatest band in the world.
Episode 66 – Knife Edge
Thom just released his fantastic score for the Italian film Confidenza and we dive into the earthy and sometimes spooky songs! We discuss how different and at times similar it is to Thom’s first film score Suspiria and what the music possibly reveals about the film’s mysterious plot. Also, the newspile is filled with all sorts of goodies including Ed inviting Phil to play on his upcoming album, Colin appearing in some behind the scenes footage of Nick Cave’s new album, OK Computer influencing the composers of X-men ’97, an impressive online milestone for Radiohead, and a very unfortunate cover of Karma Police. Plus, we prove we’re REAL Radiohead heads with a fun new game. This is what we get!
Mon May 6, 2024
104 : 33 min
Episode 65 – Don’t Get Me Started
The Smile just finished the first leg of their European tour and as always there is plenty to talk about. Rocking new songs, Thom getting cranky with chatty crowds, and a fantastic one-off performance with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Also, we discuss the Smile’s eclectic playlists for BBC Radio 6 Music, an interesting interview with Noah Yorke’s “industrial” music duo Hex Girlfriend, Jonny’s upcoming eight-hour organ piece, Colin’s first solo release, and alas, more Radiohead music used in prestige tv. Come for the Smile, stay for our most fun song sommelier yet!
Mon Apr 1, 2024
110 : 41 min
Episode 64 – Teleharmonic
Now that we’ve marinated fully in THE Smile’s Wall of Eyes’s psychedelic juices and read ALL of the reviews, we have lots to chat about. Which songs have we grown to love, how is Tom Skinner different than Phil, and as always, what is Thom singing about? Plus, we listened to the whole Q&A the Smile did in London and there are so many great moments to talk about. We also rummage through the newspile and discuss Phil’s lovely live album from December, Jonny’s Steve Reich performance in Manchester, Thom’s upcoming Italian film score, the wild origins of “Radiohead”, and why Creep is a good karaoke song. No secret messages here!
Mon Feb 12, 2024
119 : 31 min
Episode 63 – Friend of a Friend
It’s 2024, the year of the Smile! We had the pleasure of attending the Wall of Eyes On Film cinematic experience. We share our thoughts on hearing the record for the first time in surround sound, seeing some intriguing behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the record, and the delightful music video for Friend of a Friend (SPOILERS: 1:42:25 - 1:47:05) . Also, we dig through the newspile and chat about Phil’s cozy Tiny Desk Concert performance, an interesting Radiohead list from writer of This Isn’t Happening, Steven Hyden, as well as Ed’s love of BOSS delay pedals, more interviews with Thom and Stanley, and a couple of head-scratching covers of beloved Kid A tracks.
Tue Jan 23, 2024
119 : 26 min
Episode 62 – Wall of Eyes
Fall is here and so is a GIANT newspile. The biggest piece of news is, of course, the announcement of the Smile’s second album, Wall of Eyes. We discuss the tracklist and which songs we’re most excited about. We also chat about the self-titled single and intriguing music video directed by Thom and Jonny’s old pal PT Anderson. In addition, the newspile is filled with items like Radiohead holiday merch, Phil’s concert here in NYC, a peek into Thom and Dajana’s Roman holiday house, a rare interview with Jonny, another Noah Yorke song, celebrity Radiohead tattoos, Karma Police showing up on tv, and plenty more. This is what you get when you listen to us!
Mon Nov 20, 2023
119 : 29 min
Episode 61 – High and Dry
Summer vacay is over and it’s time to get back to it. We pore over a fantastic interview Thom gave for an upcoming book all about singing. He reveals his pre-show preparations, his favorite singers, and the one time he got so high he forgot the words to arguably the simplest song in their catalog. Also, Sime went all the way to the UK to see Thom and Stanley’s art in person! As always the newspile, it overfloweth! We chat about Jonny, Phil, and Colin going out on different tours, Noah Yorke’s new, jazzy song, another movie trailer using a Radiohead cover, and Robbie Williams reaching out to Radiohead with an odd request. Spoilers for the last season of Peaky Blinders at 36:00-43:33.
Tue Sep 19, 2023
123 : 17 min
Episode 60 – Bending Hectic
Summer’s here and the time is right for some outdoor music. We saw the Smile at a tennis court in Queens and we brought along our friend and confirmed millennial, Eddie Hernandez. Together we geek out on the Smile’s tight set and which moments truly blew us away. Also, we chat about what rockstar stuff Colin is up to, a new pop song that suspiciously sounds like Radiohead, Phil’s reinterpretation of a beautiful Nick Drake song, and Thom’s diverse and intense NTS radio playlist. Plus, we play an exciting game that tests both Kristina and Eddie’s true knowledge of Radiohead titles.
Tue Jul 11, 2023
128 : 49 min
Episode 59 – 2+2=5
Twenty years ago Radiohead released their lengthy fifth album and we want to celebrate it in all its chaotic glory! We reminisce about Hail to the Thief’s release in 2003 and how its themes resonante still today. Plus we compare Thom’s alternate playlist to the official release. We also discuss at length Jarak Qaribak, Jonny Greenwood’s fantastic collab with Dudu Tassa. As always the newspile is ever-growing as we cover the Smile’s impending NA tour, when the next album might drop, Stanley Donwood’s silly fake band names, Creep being used (yet again) in different media, and Kristina’s sleuthing around an unreleased the Smile song that curiously resembles a song from the 70s. Pay attention!
Tue Jun 20, 2023
119 : 10 min
Episode 58 – Packt Like Sardines In A Crushd Tin Box
We’ve got a jam-packed new episode with a newspile that is huge and all over the place. We chat about Radiohead’s music showing up yet again in all movies, trailers, and tv shows (YELLOWJACKET SPOILERS at 5:40-12:00), Ed’s recent recording updates, a couple more pleasant interviews with Phil, some new and unlikely collabs with musicians AND food, and Thom’s son Noah addressing being a nepo baby. Also, we went to the US premiere of Thom’s two-piano composition "Don’t Fear the Light" and have many thoughts about it plus all of the other intriguing music on the bill.
Fri May 5, 2023
117 : 43 min
Episode 57 – Strange Dance
It’s time to discuss our favorite gentleman drummer, Phil Selway. His new album, Strange Dance, has arrived and we give our thoughts on it. Did we like it? How does it compare to his other albums? Is he singing about a breakup? Plus, we chat about Phil’s many interviews where he talks about his first instrument, why Meeting People is Easy isn’t accurate, and the review that still hurts so many years later. As always, we dig through the newspile and find Radiohead art appearing in prestige tv, Jonny’s old music teacher making an announcement, a couple of noteworthy anniversaries, and a truly inspired mash-up for the ages. Plus, we play a challenging game that tests Kristina’s knowledge of Radiohead lyrics.
Tue Mar 7, 2023
117 : 15 min
Episode 56 – Present Tense
So much is going on with the Radiohead lads that we had to do a full-on newspile episode! We talk about Phil’s two connected music videos from his forthcoming solo album, plus his many fascinating interviews. We also cover the news about the Smile’s upcoming North American tour, their Tiny Desk and KEXP performances, and their clothing choices. In addition, we discuss the amazing Mario 64 rendition of In Rainbows, where Rolling Stone put Thom in their best singers list, and a song collaboration by Noah Yorke and the son of another famous musician.
Tue Feb 7, 2023
118 : 35 min
Episode 55 – Read the Room
It may be a new year but we’re not done with 2022! We recap the Smile’s North American tour and go over more new songs, highlights, and some strange moments. We also talk about our favorite music from the year that isn’t the Smile and our predictions for 2023. Plus, we dig through the ole newspile and discuss Colin playing bass for Nick Cave, Thom’s new, moody Sonos mix, and Radiohead’s music showing up in some unexpected places. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tue Jan 3, 2023
117 : 52 min
Episode 54 – the Opposite
The Smile’s North American tour is finally happening and we were lucky enough to nab tickets! We divided and conquered two different nights, so in this episode we compare our concert experiences with each other. Who got to hear more songs? Who was feet away from Thom, Jonny, and Tom? Who almost witnessed a bro fight? We go through both of the setlists, discuss the highlights and breakdowns, and re-listen to the unreleased gems. Plus, the news pile has plenty of Jonny award news, Ed’s one-of-a-kind guitar auction, Phil’s lush new solo single, the other Tom’s jazzy EP, and Thom’s kids’ foray into modeling and music. And over in the Cover Corner, we rave over a fantastic new version of a beloved In Rainbows b-side!
Tue Nov 29, 2022
119 : 11 min
Episode 53 – Pana-vision
Halloween is upon us, so we decided to try out a spooky movie sync: the 2018 eerie sci-fi thriller Annihilation and the Smile’s debut album. The results were uncanny and sometimes astonishing! We also sift through the ole news pile and chat about Radiohead on Pitchfork’s latest Best of the 90s lists, Ed’s awkward post about Queen Elizabeth, Thom’s moody new Sonos mix, and an exceptional Creep cover to end all Creep covers (fingers crossed). Plus, we play a mysterious new game...listen if you dare.
Tue Oct 25, 2022
118 : 36 min
Episode 52 – People on Balconies
It’s summertime so you know what that means...more the Smile! We discuss their European tour and the many new and exciting songs they debuted. We also chat about Ed’s fantastic interview with Shaun Keaveny where he talks about his role in Radiohead, his first dream festival line-up and Radiohead’s uncertain future. Are they done? Will they announce their retirement or go quietly into the night? Will we get at least one more album? Plus, we look at what Phil is up to and Thom lends a song to a help out the sharks. They’re misunderstood!
Tue Aug 2, 2022
100 : 12 min
Episode 51 – Fitter Happier
It’s OK Computer’s 25th birthday so it’s time to party like it’s 1997! We eagerly dive into the various retrospectives releases for the occasion, including an illuminating track-by-track breakdown with Nigel for BBC Radio 6 Music, and we finally settle the debate of whether or not OK Computer is a concept album (spoiler: it’s not). We also cover all the latest news about The Smile, including ANOTHER brand new song, more visualizers and a possible North American tour!? Plus we check in on what Colin’s up to and vibe out with a new Reckoner remix.
Tue Jun 14, 2022
119 : 30 min
Episode 50 – The Opposite
It has arrived: our 50th episode! Oh, and also The Smile’s debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention. We’re very excited to discuss the record, the intriguing new music videos, the start of their European tour, and why The Smile ISN’T Radiohead. Plus, we chat about Thom and Stanley’s creepy drawings exhibit, Thom’s slightly less anxious Sonos playlist, and what the rest of the Radiohead boys are up to.
Tue May 24, 2022
109 : 03 min
Episode 49 – Skrting on the Surface
We’ve dug our way out of the ever-growing news pile to bring you another the-Smile-filled episode. We give our thoughts on the album cover art, tracklist, and the wildly different music videos. Plus, we dissect Thom and Jonny’s amusing interview on the Smartless podcast and Thom’s fantastic semi-acoustic solo show in the Swiss alps. We also jam down to another Jonny Jamboree with award disappointments and his fat twitter thumbs.
Tue May 3, 2022
108 : 40 min
Episode 48 – Open the Floodgates
It’s our first episode of 2022 and it is packed with New Year’s goodies! We are pumped after watching The Smile's livestreamed performances in the round. From Thom’s hair to spooky synths to Jonny’s showboating, there is plenty to talk about. Also, we squeeze more out of the Kid A Mnesia reissue with Fear Stalks the Land and the ginormous art book. Plus, we discuss Radiohead donating to another charity auction and have an exciting, extended Jonny Jamboree. We’re in cloud cuckoo land!
Fri Feb 11, 2022
116 : 21 min
Episode 47 – Hunting Bears
Put on your explorer hats, because we’re finally diving into the mesmerizing and surreal (and free) Kid A Mnesia Exhibition. And we’re not doing it alone, we’re bringing along our gamer friend and returning guest Jay Schmidt! We discuss our initial expectations, our favorite moments, and the history of band-centric video games. Is it a game? Does it make sense? Time will tell!
Tue Dec 28, 2021
57 : 51 min
Episode 46 – Ancient and Modern
The year is almost over, so get ready for an extended Jonny Jamboree! SPOILER ALERT: We watched both of the films that Jonny scored and have a lot to say; from the frenzied and divisive jazz fantasia of Spencer to the moody, evocative string landscape of The Power of the Dog. Plus, we chat about Ed selling his guitar for charity, Thom’s anxious new Sonos playlist, The Smile’s surprise Instagram Live rehearsals, Thom & Stanley’s recent podcast appearances, and our favorite (non-Radiohead) music of the year. Happy Holidays everyone!
Tue Dec 21, 2021
119 : 59 min
Episode 45 – True Love Waits
After years of waiting...something came! It’s finally here—the Kid A Mnesia reissue—and we have lots to say about it. We welcome friend of the show and three-peat guest Steve Ward to explore the fever dream that is the third disc and all the moments that made our jaws drop. Also, we discuss the new “video game” footage, a very special vintage Radiohead tv performance, more Jonny Jamboree, and an inspiring acoustic cover of Kid A. Take some over-the-counter cold medicine and let it all sink in!
Mon Nov 15, 2021
116 : 16 min
Episode 44 – Climbing Up the Walls
It’s officially spooky season and we’re here with many delicious treats! For our third installment of examining Radiohead music in film and tv, we’re focusing on the spooky, mysterious, and dark moments (spoiler alert: pretty much anytime you hear a Radiohead song in anything). Which tv shows and movies make fine use of Radiohead tunes and which ones land with a dud? Also, we dig through the enormous news pile and chat about the content surrounding Thom and Stanley’s Christie’s auction, Jonny’s upcoming film scores, a surprising new song from Thom’s son, and an article that made Sime blind with rage. Happy Halloween!
Mon Oct 25, 2021
115 : 31 min
Episode 43 – If You Say the Word
The hype train has finally entered the station! We are very excited to talk about the now very real Kid A Mnesia reissue in all its different forms and the astonishing new/old song they released. Plus, we geek out about the newly announced Radiohead video game! We also sift through the ole newspile with Jonny’s upcoming movie scores and his love for chickens, Thom’s eclectic new Sonos playlist, and a fantastic cover of a beloved b-side. If that's not enough, Kristina discovers some mind-blowing samples hidden deep in some Amnesiac songs and we play a fun new TikTok themed game, You and Whose Comment? If you know how to get a PS5, let us know!
Mon Sep 13, 2021
106 : 58 min
Episode 42 – We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings
It’s time for a very special episode of Radiohead Heads Radio! We’re recording in person for the first time in over a year and celebrating Amnesiac’s 20th birthday. With the Kid Amnesiac reissue finally (somewhat) confirmed we speculate about what would make for a solid reissue of those classic albums. We also break down Thom and Jonny’s post-punk sidepiece, the Smile. Lots of bangers with some funky bass from Thom, sick shredding from Jonny, and jazzy beats from other Tom. There’s plenty of news in the ole newspile including some theories that AMSP is Radiohead’s secret goodbye, a delightful fanzine from 1994, Radiohead’s relationship to video games, and of course those ever perplexing TikToks! #MEWanon™️
Tue Jun 8, 2021
105 : 44 min
Episode 41 – I Might Be Wrong
Step onboard the hype train and put on your tinfoil hats because things are a-stirring in Radioheadland! We dive real deep into what all these mysterious TikToks could possibly mean: New album? Kid Amnesiac anniversary box set? Or just trolling? The evidence points in many interesting directions. Also, the regular newspile is filled with all sorts of goodies. Ed’s charming chat with Phil “Mad Dog” Selway and his fanboy brodown with Macca, Thom using Creep for ~*~fashion~*~, and the first livestream of this year's YouTube concert series -- a 2008 gig at an impossibly small venue in London. #bumblefuck
Tue Apr 20, 2021
92 : 16 min
Episode 40 – Feral
Rejoice, for it is a new year, and the 10th anniversary of the most mysterious, controversial, and misunderstood Radiohead album! We trudge through the many interesting takes on what makes the King of Limbs great and what makes it...not great? We also take on the ever-growing newspile including some nostalgic auction items, Jonny’s upcoming film scores, and Thom’s eclectic playlists. Plus we play a new game, Thom Tweets or Boomer Facebook posts!
Tue Mar 2, 2021
100 : 01 min
Episode 39 – Life in a Glasshouse
This incomparable year is finally coming to an end, and we take a wary look back at it as we sift through the ever-growing newspile and talk about our favorite music of 2020. We chat about Thom’s new collab with his old buddies Burial and Four Tet, Jonny's growing collection of awards, Ed’s In Isolation videos, and even more Radiohead covers. And hey, where’s the Kid Amnesiac reissue?! Maybe it'll come bundled with the vaccine and we'll finally be able to go to Thom's and EOB's postponed concerts. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Thu Dec 24, 2020
112 : 54 min
Episode 38 – Kid A
We’re back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of everyone’s favorite turn of the millenium masterpiece: Kid A! We scour through countless articles with takes both hot and cold about Radiohead’s fourth record and dive deep into Steven Hyden’s excellent new book, THIS ISN'T HAPPENING: RADIOHEAD'S "KID A" AND THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Along the way we give some recommendations on things to watch and listen to that’ll soothe your quarantined soul, introduce a new segment where we discuss new covers of Radiohead songs, marvel at Ed's new guitar toy, and discover the nefarious reason Colin hasn’t put out a solo record. Oh and also please wear a mask and VOTE!
Thu Oct 29, 2020
102 : 24 min
Episode 37 – Long Time Coming
We’ve crawled out of our quarantine holes to bring you the Ed-centric episode you’ve all been waiting for! Ed released his very first solo album, Earth, and we gave it half a dozen spins so we can tell you which songs are summer anthems and which songs are ethereal stoner jams. We also dig through all of Ed’s recent interviews for all the juicy tidbits like how Ed and Thom met and who’s the “band mum”. Plus, our quarantine music, tv, and film recommendations, some more surprising Radiohead covers, the meaning of “cottagecore”, and much speculation about the probable Kid A/Amnesiac anniversary reissue.
Tue Apr 28, 2020
97 : 51 min
Episode 36 – Everything In Its Right Place
Our first episode of the year is here and there is much to talk about! Radiohead has opened the doors to their very own Public Library filled to the brim with exciting treasures. We dig through puzzling webcasts of yesteryear, a plethora of fantastic concert videos and tv appearances, wild stories in newsletters from the 90s, and never before seen artwork. We also had a great time vibing with Ed at one of his first solo shows in NYC! Plus, we discuss Stanley Donwood’s graphic novel release, Thom’s upcoming tour, and a film that contains a surprising Radiohead song.
Mon Feb 24, 2020
105 : 40 min
Episode 35 – A Reminder
It’s the holiday season and we have a special gift for you: a jam-packed episode where we look back at the 2010s and reminisce on all the good times, the bad times, and the meme times. Remember how you felt when you first saw Thom dancing in that bowler hat? Remember listening to King of Limbs for the first time? Remember the excitement to the lead-up of A Moon Shaped Pool? Also, we chat about Ed (or EOB) and his lengthy single, more intriguing Thom interviews, a mysterious package that Kristina received via air mail, and of course our favorite music of this year and our predictions for Radiohead’s 2020. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Fri Dec 20, 2019
125 : 56 min
Episode 34 – Electioneering
It’s time for our third annual spooooky Halloween episode and we’re digging into the most terrifying of all topics: Radiohead and POLITICS! Join us as we journey to the beginning of Radiohead injecting politics into their songs, figure out when Thom became obsessed with climate change, and try our very best to explain what’s going on with Brexit. Also, we have an alarming amount of news in the ever-growing pile, including Thom’s extended tour and delightful interviews, EEEDDD’S first mesmerizing single, Jonny’s all-encompassing new piece (and perverse love for the recorder), and Stanley’s stunning new book!
Thu Oct 31, 2019
119 : 53 min
Episode 33 – Where Bluebirds Fly
Jukebox musicals are all the rage these days so we wondered what a Radiohead musical would be like. We enlisted the services of our friend and musical wiz Matt Roi Berger to pitch some possible Radiohead Broadway shows and oh boy, does it get intense. Plus, we briefly dive into the history of pop musicals and chat about Anima again, Thom’s possible beefs, his upcoming song for Motherless Brooklyn, and a delightful 90s mashup. VIVA FOREVER!
Wed Aug 28, 2019
119 : 33 min
Episode 32 – (Ladies & Gentlemen, Thank You for Coming)
The day has finally come: Thom Yorke’s third solo record, Anima, has arrived. We were fortunate enough to see an IMAX screening of the one-reeler and we’re still in awe! In this episode we chat about the mysterious marketing campaign, the film’s beautiful images and fantastic choreography, and how the stunning album itself made us feel...pretty good! Plus we wade through Thom’s enlightening interview with Zane Lowe and board the hype train for the possible Kid A/Amnesiac anniversary release. Guys, don’t forget how lucky you are!
Mon Jul 1, 2019
94 : 59 min
Episode 31 – How I Made My Millions
All alarms and many surprises, we listened to all 18 hours of the Ok Computer minidiscs and have plenty to discuss! We share our favorite moments, the oddest sounds and the funkiest jams and try to unravel the sticky plot of how this gigantic leak made its way onto the internet. Plus, we chat about Black Mirror’s recent use of Radiohead, Thom (or his smoking doppelgänger) being spotted in NYC and Kristina’s eternal love of spooky scores. Also, a special minidisc version of song sommelier!
Mon Jun 17, 2019
119 : 58 min
Episode 30 – the Daily Mail
This is a round up! It’s been about a month since our last episode and there’s so much Radiohead news and happenings that we had to record a whole episode to get through it all. We chat about Ed’s upcoming solo record and his love of birds, Thom’s foray into “classical” music and his great interview with CRACK Magazine (not Cracked), a violent video game trailer inexplicably featuring an intense Radiohead cover, and much much more. Plus, an airplane themed song sommelier!
Mon May 20, 2019
84 : 45 min
Episode 29 – No Surprises
Radiohead finally joins rock royalty with much reluctance as they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame. We luckily were able to snatch some tickets and watch as the ceremony unfolded for many, many hours. Who was there? What did they wear? Did David Byrne’s speech inspire or confound? We have all those answers plus some behind the scenes tidbits from our mole on the inside. Plus we chat about an surprising Pyramid Song cover, Colin’s first cover story, Thom’s LP3 rumor mill, and Jonny’s possible connection to an awful film. Special thanks to Joe and Kristen from Who Cares About the Rock Hall? This is a big fucking deal!
Tue Apr 9, 2019
90 : 54 min
Episode 28 – How to Disappear Completely
We're back with our first episode of 2019 and the burning question -- with biopics seemingly everywhere, is a Radiohead one next? We break down what would make the best film, who would play Thom and the boys, and who could possibly direct such a masterpiece? We also wade through the voluminous newspile and chat about Radiohead being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Thom’s infinite tour, and his dad tweets!
Tue Feb 26, 2019
118 : 11 min
Episode 27 – Twist
We’re ending the year with a bang and plenty of bangers with Thom Yorke’s solo tour! Listen as we recount the glorious show that Thom, Nigel, and Tarik put on in Brooklyn, plus we test fans at the show with some Radiohead trivia. We also uncover a tidbit about the making of A Moon Shaped Pool, chat about our favorite (non-Radiohead) musical moments of the year, and serve up some juicy predictions for the lads in 2019.
Mon Dec 10, 2018
107 : 02 min
Episode 26 – Suspirium Finale
Get ready: we talk some more Suspiria, but no spoilers this time as we focus more on the “double” album and the handful of gleeful interviews that Thom gave. We also review a couple of well-edited Radiohead film analysis videos. Plus, we saw the incredible tribute band There There again and they did not disappoint! Come for the creeping sadness and stay for Thom’s giddy laughter.
Mon Nov 19, 2018
103 : 29 min
Episode 25 – Burn the Witch
It's time for our second annual spooooky Halloween episode, and this time, we've literally just seen Luca Guadagnino's reimagining of Suspiria scored by our favorite frontman Thom Yorke. Spoiler alerts galore as we are joined by returning guests Claire Buckingham and Steve Ward to discuss baby's first film score, as well as the haunting and disturbing imagery within the film and how it matches up with the original. Also: endless praise of Tilda Swinton and yet another classic Onion article about Radiohead!
Wed Oct 31, 2018
103 : 37 min
Episode 24 – There There
We’re back with a super special episode with our guests Sean Atkinson and Colin Mahoney from the NYC Radiohead tribute band, There There! We ask them about their Craigslist origin story, how they became Radiohead Heads, their approach to covering a song, which one was the most difficult to nail, and much more! They also hint at some future shows and ask us which songs WE want to hear. Plus, we chat about Thom’s upcoming bromance tour, the new terrifying Suspiria trailer, and quite possibly our most crushing song somme yet! Check out their website at www.theretherenyc.com
Mon Sep 3, 2018
97 : 53 min
Episode 23 – Optimistic
Sadly, Radiohead’s tour has come to an end but we wanna keep the good times rolling with our special guest, Jamela Zarha, who has seen Radiohead live more than we have! She even saw them in Peru! We recap the North American tour and come to somewhat of a consensus on the best setlist of the tour. Plus, we chat about the GA experience, how Radiohead has such incredible longevity, meeting members of the band, Jamela’s hilarious misheard lyric, tons of rumors and much much more. This episode is JAM PACKED! Also, check out Jamela’s website, Highhowareyou.com!
Tue Aug 7, 2018
90 : 12 min
Episode 22 – Lucky
We have a very special and VERY fortunate guest for this episode, our friend and MAJOR Radiohead Head, Stephanie Candelaria. She saw Radiohead all four nights at MSG and we wanted to know all about it: which night was the best? How long did she have to wait in line to be on the rail? HOW DID SHE GET TICKETS FOR ALL FOUR NIGHTS??! She also tells us about how one night was almost ruined by some vomit, which member of the band she stared at the most, and her epic journey to see Radiohead for the first time in 2012.
Mon Jul 23, 2018
67 : 56 min
Episode 21 – Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
Radiohead has begun their North American tour and we got to see them in concert here in NYC! With our special guest and Sime’s wife, Claire Buckingham, we discuss our favorite moments of the shows, who was there in attendance, the amazing visuals, Thom’s entertaining stage presence, and plenty more. Plus, we saw the amazing Radiohead tribute band There There and we go over their deep cuts set list. We also chat about Thom as an action movie star, a recording of an unreleased gem from 2006, and Jonny’s new piano song! All hail Junun!
Mon Jul 16, 2018
116 : 25 min
Episode 20 – Desert Island Disk
We’re back with an episode filled with hot takes for a hot hot summer! Our special guest Steve Ward joins us to discuss the ever-present debate amongst all Radiohead Heads: which album is better, Kid A or Amnesiac? We answer all sorts of questions in the process: which album is better live, should it have been a double album, and which album is ultimately more influential? Also, quite possibly our most exciting Song Sommelier yet! Plus, we chat about the Suspiria trailer, Thom and Nigel’s European holiday tour, and Stanley Donwood’s collaboration with a brewery. Check out Steve’s podcast “I Need My Space” over at https://www.inverse.com/i-need-my-space-podcast
Mon Jul 2, 2018
90 : 26 min
Episode 19 – These Are My Twisted Words
Have you ever listened to a Radiohead song and wondered what the lyrics REALLY mean? Or asked yourself what exactly IS Thom singing? Well in this episode, we venture deep into the land of Thom’s sometimes mysterious, often terrifying lyrics --from Pinocchio to ancient board games to ice pick lobotomies. We also look at the most hilariously misheard lyrics in Radiohead’s discography. Plus, there’s plenty in the ol’ newspile: the end of their South American tour, Thom’s haunting music for the hexadome and the forthcoming Suspiria, Phantom Thread on vinyl, and Radiohead’s chiropractor finally speaks! Happy 2nd birthday AMSP!!
Mon May 14, 2018
119 : 02 min
Episode 18 – Little by Little
Almost every Radiohead song goes through some sort of evolution: some public, some private. We examine those very public song transformations from early acoustic versions with wildly different lyrics, to changing rhythms that audiences still can’t clap to—and one song wins “Most Evolved”. We also sift through the old news pile with Thom’s ever-confusing tweets, more presents from Jonny, and updates on the beginning of their South American tour. Happy Birthdaaaaaay EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDD!!
Mon Apr 30, 2018
116 : 59 min
Episode 17 – (Nice Dream)
Radiohead is embarking soon on their tour of the Americas so we wanted to figure out what our ideal, dream set lists would be — and oh boy, it’s quite the struggle! Plus, we participate in March Madness by filling out a Radiohead song bracket. To top it off, we have a special guest who regales us with his story of seeing Radiohead in a small club in 1993! There’s plenty in the news pile, too. We talk about the possible end (or nonexistence) of the lawsuit against Lana Del Rey, more of Thom’s mysterious tweets, and Jonny reveals which member of the band you’d want on your side in a fight.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
92 : 36 min
Episode 16 – The Butcher
Nigel Godrich is considered the sixth member of Radiohead. But who is he exactly? We attempt to answer this question by trying to find EVERY interview he’s done (not many) and anything that has been said about him. In the process we find out his nickname, how he rebelled against his parents, his feelings on autotune, and his blockbuster film debut. We also discuss Jonny’s staggering loss at the Oscars, Thom’s cryptic tweets and doodles, and their exciting, upcoming North American tour! Yes, WE GOT TIX!!
Mon Mar 19, 2018
104 : 01 min
Episode 15 – The Trickster
Funny isn’t the first adjective that comes to mind when thinking about Radiohead but in this episode we take a look at the Oxford boys delving into the world of comedy and also what the world of comedy has to say about Radiohead. And don’t worry, we sift through plenty of memes! Plus, we chat about Thom’s voice in a German hexadome, super obvious studies about music, Jonny Greenwood’s potential appearance at the Oscars, yet another Creep cover, and figure skating, naturally. Happy 7th birthday King Of Limbs!
Tue Feb 27, 2018
117 : 17 min
Episode 14 – Bones
What do Radiohead’s first album and ‘90s mega-blockbuster Jurassic Park have in common? Besides the fact that they were both released in 1993, they apparently sync up! We decided to see for ourselves with our special guest, Jurassic Park aficionado and fellow Radiohead Head Eryck Tait. We try and figure out if this movie sync really works and if it’s worth listening to Pablo Honey three times in a row while watching dinosaurs terrorize children. We also discuss Jonny’s next movie score, some upcoming live performances of the Phantom Thread score, and Thom’s newest collaboration with fashion. Plus, we get some great tech tips from Eryck and Kristina shows off her “Goldblum laugh”. Hold on to your butts. This is DESTINY!
Wed Feb 7, 2018
98 : 04 min
Episode 13 – The Amazing Sounds of Orgy
Previously we’ve discussed Radiohead’s various solo projects and other bands covering Radiohead, but now the tables have turned! In this episode we wade through the band’s various collaborations with other artists, including Thom’s duets with PJ and Björk, Jonny and Thom forming a Britpop supergroup, and Colin’s strange foray into the fashion world. Then, we delight in all of the songs Radiohead themselves have covered, from Blondie to Bond themes. Plus, TONS of hot RH goss, like Thom paling around with repair droids, Ed showing moms some love, frivolous copyright lawsuits, and our review of PHANTOM THREAD (don’t worry, no spoilers!).
Mon Jan 15, 2018
101 : 38 min
Episode 12 – Bloom
It’s the new year so that means we’re starting from the beginning: before Radiohead was Radiohead...or rather, when they were a band of misfits in an elite boys boarding school and called themselves On A Friday. We delve into the history of the Abingdon school, how they all found each other, plus some EXCLUSIVE recordings of a show from 1989 with Thom’s college band Headless Chickens! We also speculate what the members of Radiohead would be doing now if Radiohead never happened and we discuss their upcoming jaunt across South America, Jonny’s first award for his work on Phantom Thread and the tragic and infuriating updates about the fatal stage collapse five years ago in Toronto.
Mon Jan 1, 2018
98 : 19 min
Episode 11 – Dollars & Cents
It’s the holiday season and if you’re wondering what to get the Radiohead Heads in your life, we’ve got you covered! We scour the internet in search of Radiohead crafts and find quite a bounty. From terrifying paintings to devotional candles to absurdly priced vintage Radiohead t-shirts, there truly is something for everyone...as long as they’re a Radiohead fan. Plus, we delight in Thom and Benedict Cumberbatch’s bromance, Noel Gallagher’s grumpy opinions about Radiohead, and discuss our favorite albums of 2017!
Tue Dec 12, 2017
92 : 03 min
Episode 10 – How Can You Be Sure?
We believe that everyone is a Radiohead fan, they just might not know it yet. So this week we have another special guest: our producer/engineer, Jay Schmidt, who is not a fan of Radiohead...or so he thinks. We try to convince him that Radiohead is indeed the greatest band in the world. Also, we chat about Phil’s night with Ringo and Ed’s guitar from the future!
Mon Nov 27, 2017
90 : 36 min
Episode 9 – The Tourist
Radiohead has played a lot of shows and that means they’ve had a lot of opening acts. This week’s episode is all about the many bands that have gotten us hyped for Radiohead. From singer songwriters to trip hop icons to satirical hip hop duos, we follow the trajectory of the varied span of bands that reflects Radiohead’s evolution as a band. Also, we talk about what’s on our Amazon wish lists and wish Jonny a very happy birthday!
Tue Nov 14, 2017
104 : 31 min
Episode 8 – We Suck Young Blood
In our spoooooky Halloween episode we explore the murky depths of the art and writing of Radiohead’s resident artist, Stanley Donwood. We discuss the origins of each album cover, his aborted album artwork ideas and our favorite Donwood pieces. Also, we (reluctantly) cover the growing feud between Radiohead and Fox News. Plus, the Oxford boys may be heading to Cleveland!
Tue Oct 31, 2017
105 : 41 min
Episode 7 – Meeting in the Aisle
Here is Episode Seven with Devin, our special guest who regales us with his tale of meeting Thom Yorke at a party. We also discuss festival tips, our true feelings about Hans Zimmer, and a potential Radiohead jukebox musical. Tune in and find out what Thom Yorke smells like. Also visit lastnightonearth.com to purchase Devin Tanchum's spooky novel, Monster Skin.
Mon Oct 16, 2017
87 : 54 min
Episode 6 – Exit Music (for a Film)
Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion of Radiohead songs used in tv and film. This week we're diving even deeper to find some real sunken treasures. From CSI to How I Met Your Mother to I Origins and even a video game, we continue to marvel at the absurd range of media that features the greatest songs in the world.
Mon Oct 2, 2017
93 : 37 min
Episode 5 – Separator
What happens when the members of the greatest band in the world take a chance at going solo? In this episode, we take a look at the illustrious efforts of (almost) all of Oxford’s finest - from Jonny’s now iconic film scores to Thom’s continued obsession with dance music to the surprising sound of Phil’s voice. Also, Sime makes some predictions and Kristina finally gets her OKNOTOK box set!
Mon Sep 18, 2017
81 : 11 min
Episode 4 – Videotape
Before recording our fourth episode we binge watched all of Radiohead’s music videos. Tune in to see if we made it through without losing our minds...and also for a chat about Thom’s hot new beach pics!
Sun Aug 13, 2017
91 : 51 min
Episode 3 – Anyone Can Play Guitar
We all know that Radiohead songs are perfect, but when other people cover them the results may vary. Whether they be a 90s boy band, an American Idol winner, or a classical pianist, everyone wants to strive for that perfection. In our third episode, we examine the tip of the iceberg that is Radiohead covers.
Mon Jul 31, 2017
70 : 13 min
Episode 2 – Motion Picture Soundtrack
Movie soundtracks have been a big influence on both of us, so for our second episode we take a look back at all of the Radiohead songs used in film and tv. From Clueless to Black Mirror to something called SFW, join us as we take a deep dive into their unexpectedly prolific filmography. It gets pretty weird.
Sun Jul 16, 2017
34 : 01 min
Episode 1 – Meeting People is Easy
The first episode of the most exciting, hilarious, and thought-provoking podcast about Radiohead. We meet our hosts, Kristina Hoffman and Šime Viduka, as they test each other to see who is the biggest Radiohead head -- and along the way, find out how they came to be such big fans.
Sat Jun 24, 2017
64 : 16 min
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