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Bands you wish you were in

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S01 E98

In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew Culture and Dr Sam, aka “Spamuel Rage,” dive headfirst into music, madness, and musings with their signature punk rock attitude and chaotic humour. From noise gigs that leave them temporarily deaf to exploring the wildest genre mashups, the hosts passionately share the bands they wish they could have been part of. Expect raucous riffs, personal stories, and more than a few tangents about life, music, and everything in between.

Key Highlights:

  • Noise Gig Gone Wrong: Andrew shares a wild story from the front row of a deafening noise gig, featuring Pikachu costumes and experimental post-rock.
  • Riffs of the Week: Dr Sam kicks things off with Pyron’s experimental riff, and Andrew follows up with Wolfheart’s metal anthem, “Death Leads to the Way.”
  • Bands We Wish We Were In: The main theme of this episode is all about bands that inspire, from No Means No to the Stone Roses, Queen, and the Misfits. Discover what makes each band special and why they’d be on the Beat Motel dream roster.
  • Music Philosophy and Absurd Moments: Ever wondered if free jazz and death metal broke up the Beatles? Or how about theories on why Queen are just too good to hate? Andrew and Dr Sam break it all down, with plenty of laughs along the way.
  • Ipswich Anecdotes: Expect tales about Ipswich, where teeth are apparently shared among the locals, leading to some top-notch banter about the joys (and struggles) of the town.
  • The Art Punk Thrust: The hosts get philosophical about what “art punk” truly means and explore how punk bands like The Slits, Adam and the Ants, and even Minutemen changed the genre forever.
  • Musical Discoveries & Influences: The Stone Roses channelling Bow Wow Wow? Absolutely. How Donald “Duck” Dunn of Booker T. & the MG’s fame could have been playing bass on the Test Match Special theme tune? You bet. And of course, plenty of love for the 12-inch era of records and a nostalgic dive into discovering music before TikTok.
  • Waitresses on a Plane: A hilarious riff on Ian Brown’s airline escapades and why being a bellend gets you remembered (for all the wrong reasons).
  • Sunburnt Bumcheeks & Hat Mancock: Yes, these topics come up. And yes, they’re as ridiculous as they sound.

Who Should Listen? If you’re a punk, noise rock, or post-punk fan—or you just want to laugh at irreverent commentary on music and life—this episode is a must-listen. From high-energy discussions to outrageous humour, Andrew and Dr Sam will keep you entertained and craving more.

Riffs of the week

Dr Sam’s Riff

  • Pyrrhon – The Greatest City on Earth (opening)

Andrew’s Riff

  • Wolf Heart – Death Leads the Way (2:45)

Dr Sam’s track choices

  1. NoMeansNo – Machine (1.22)
  2. Queen – Best Friend (opening)
  3. Misfits – Saturday Night (0.22)
  4. Ruins – Outburn (0.49)

Andrew’s track choices

  1. The Stone Roses – One Love (5:25)
  2. Led Zeppelin – Dazed and Confused (3:25)
  3. Booker T and the MG’s – Soul Limbo (0:34)
  4. Russian Circles – Death Rides a Horse (opening)