Last Updated on February 16, 2026
In this episode, Andrew and Dr Sam tackle the high-brow topic of Autumn, which mostly involves Sam moaning about how grey Finland is and Andrew recounting the time he kicked a pile of dog muck while trying to be whimsical.
We also dive deep into the world of Roy Orbison, specifically his secret life as a competitive remote-control car enthusiast and how he basically wore the same pair of filthy glasses for 25 years. Andrew finally sees the Rocky Horror Picture Show and is traumatised by middle-aged men in stockings, Sam tries to find a version of ‘Autumn Leaves’ that doesn’t taste like high-fructose corn syrup, and we discuss why the Beatles were basically ancient by the time they hit 30. There’s also some talk about Jeff Lynne (obviously), stealing cheese from Blur, and why you should never go to an all-you-can-eat buffet if you value your self-respect.
### Riffs of the week
#### Dr Sam’s Riff – Roy Orbison – (All I Can Do Is) Dream You #### Andrew’s Riff – Rocky Horror Picture Show – Sweet Transvestite
### Dr Sam’s track choices 1. Nat King Cole – Autumn Leaves 2. Cannonball Adderley – Autumn Leaves 3. Roger Williams – Autumn Leaves 4. Edith Piaf – Les Feuilles Mortes
### Andrew’s track choices 1. Guns n Roses – November Rain 2. Autumn Almanac – The Kinks 3. Crowded House – Fall at your feet 4. Forever Autumn – Justin Hayward and Jeff Wayne
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