Last Updated on January 16, 2026
This week, Andrew welcomes Dr. Sam (aka Flan F***er Page—yes, really) for a deep dive into _great_ musical collaborations. Along the way, they cover everything from Tito Puente to Sinead O’Connor, the genius of Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, and a story about Ginger Baker’s olive farm that involves derelict barns, blind-drunk driving, and horses casually chilling indoors.
Expect rants about Gary Boys (and how they ruined Ipswich’s traffic flow), the horror of Elton John being “a bit too nice,” and why Michael Jackson’s legal team was probably modeled after Mr. Burns’ army of lawyers. Oh, and the duo revisits Bowie collaborations—because sometimes even the Thin White Duke gets it wrong.
Also discussed:
– Why siblings harmonize better (scientifically proven during heated sibling arguments).
– Prog metal that sounds like unicorns having a fistfight.
– How to tell if you’ve ever accidentally given your partner a migraine with music.
This episode is a messy, joyful, and slightly unhinged celebration of collaborations—because life’s too short for solo acts.
### Riffs of the week
#### Dr Sam’s Riff
– Tito Puente – Cua Cua (opening)
#### Andrew’s Riff
– Cream – Toad (0:20)
### Dr Sam’s track choices
1. The Last Poets with Bernard Purdie- Blessed Are That Struggle (opening)
2. Motorpsycho – Through the Veil (5.20)
3. Lina_Raul Refree – Foi Deus (opening)
4. The Slits – So Tough (opening)
### Andrew’s track choices
1 – John Grant and Sinead O’Conner – GMF (2:20)
2 – Elton John, Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (2:53)
3 – Queen and David Bowie – Under Pressure (2:54)
4 – Finn – Angels Heap (2:10)
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