Last Updated on January 16, 2026
Ever argued over who controls the aux cable on a long drive? In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast, Andrew and Dr Sam dive into the tunes that keep them sane (or send them spiralling) on epic car journeys.
From Queen’s Greatest Hits to post-metal tantrums, and from Pete Seeger’s calm reassurance to jazz-adjacent Icelandic loops, we dissect the soundtracks that power our road trips, intentional or accidental.
Expect ridiculous stories involving bargain-bin CDs, iPad vomit catchers, and why you should never, ever start a circle pit with only 12 people in the venue. Plus, we ask the big questions like: why is Disney music turning up at protests? And is clapping during a gig actually a war crime?
📌 Don’t miss a second, click play and take a long drive with us (from the safety of your headphones).
### Riffs of the week
#### Dr Sam’s Riff
– Editrix – The Queen (opening)
#### Andrew’s Riff
– GoGo Penguin – Umbra (1:30)
### Dr Sam’s track choices
1. Harry Belafonte – Angelina (0.38)
2. Pete Seeger – Little Boxes (Live) (0.09)
3. Edvard Grieg – March of the Trolls, Op. 54 (2.18)
4. Queen – Somebody to Love (0.30)
### Andrew’s track choices
1. Public Image Ltd – Careering (3:13)
2. Danger Man Theme Edwin Astley Orchestra (0:11)
3. Kiasmos – Looped (3:45)
4. Godspeed You Black Emperor – Like antennas to heaven (5:29)
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