Talking Bollocks
The Metal comedy podcast from Motörcast (@officialmotorhead) host, @acidreignuk frontman & stand-up comedian Howard 'H' Smith. You get opinions, revealing interviews & lots of laughs!đ€
Episodes
This is the first episode of a new series from myself and Paul of A Year In Horror Podcast. We are going back and reviewing every episode of Black Mirror from the very beginning and it will be exclusively available on our Patreon channels. If you'd like to get them and all the other good stuff like early access to all podcasts, two radio shows, a live Zoom, album reviews, Acid Reign behind the scenes footage, new album updates sign...
One of my favourite days this year was the unveiling of Lemmy's statue in his home town of Burslem. One man was the initial driving force behind the project and that was sculptor Andy Edwards. Here we talk all about the impact the statue has had on the area (BIG) and what the plans are for the Motorhead museum, future events and the whole area, Charles Darwin even gets a mention! Also the news is actual news...
Last time Dan was on we both felt we only scratched the surface of our love of metal and especially thrash. Here we go DEEP into the history of it, how he discovered metal and then thrash as a kid in the late 90's early 20000's, we try and shout out those long lost smaller bands that never got a break whilst also breaking down the role of thrash in today's metal scene. But first we needed to talk about Ozzy ...
We get together again and discuss releases from Propagandhi, Fishbone, Sodom, Destroyers Of All, Ready For Death, Alarum & Last Retch.
Jango and I met at the Ace Of Spades spatial audio launch event as he was the man tasked with creating the mix in his "Feel The Noize Studios". He gives a fascinating insight into how the mix was created and we also discuss his career to date and where things may go from here. There is also some nearly news stories including some unusual revelations from Nikki Sixx. This is Golden Child Bollocks.
Andy is back! It's been a good long while since I had my mate and one of the UK's hardest working metal artwork specialists on the show. We cover every topic imaginable from album covers, to difficult clients to the ever changing landscape of the metal world. As always there is also a sprint through some random news stories that I think are worthy or not worthy of mentioning. This Is Very Metal Bolloc...
I welcome my good friend Alan Hungerford to the podcast. Alan works behind the scenes making sure some of your favourite bands gear gets where it's supposed be, when it's supposed to be there no matter where that is in the world and I find out who, why and where! He is also plays a key role in all Motörhead & Bloodstock events. As always there is news and a couple of favourites are back in the form of Stryper ...
Chris Ojeda is founder, singer, guitarist, engineer, producer, mixer and songwriter so he is THE man to speak to about all things Byzantine. With brilliant new album Harbingers set to drop imminently we get into the weeds of how their first album for seven years came together. All your favourites are in the news Ellefson, Mustiane, Stanley, Zetro & Doro? This Is Dog Shit Purge Bollocks.
We have reviews and actual music on this episode for you. We check out new releases from (some of which are so new they are not out yet) Propagandhi, Cancer, Ghost, Heavens Gate, Inhuman Nature, The Haunted, Byzantine & Exorcism. This Is Old Bollocks.Â
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In this episode I give you my opinions on 21 movies and 14 TV series! Movies: Love Lies Bleeding, Blink Twice, The Heretic, The Order, Conclave, Sleeping Dogs, Slingshot, Smile 2, The Operative, Get Away, Inbred, Den Of Thieves 2, Laws Of Man, September 5, Highwaymen, Sisu, The Monkey, Havoc, Holland & Bill Burr - The Drop Dead Years. TV Series: Until I Kill You, Senna, American Rust Broken Justice, Susp...
The UK's premier Death Metal band are back with a new album and John and I get to talk all about the creation of it. We also pop back to the glory years, recording with Scott Burns and hanging out in the Florida scene. The news just wouldn't be the news without some Gene Simmons and someone else surprisingly telling us they never have to work again. This Is Spanish Bollocks.
Sean returns to the podcast for the first time and we discuss everything from holding a line up together, their upcoming European tour and possibility of new Vio-Lence music! The new format continues with the "news" following and an unlikely interview with Gene Simmons. This Is New Line Up Bollocks. Video Interview
From Aborted to Xentrix and from Sepultura to Sylosis Dan has worked on art for them. We chat about how he got his start and both past and future projects. I'd suggest you familiarise yourself with his work and chances are you own some already. There is also a format change which I will walk you through right from the off. This Is Backwards Bollocks. Video Interview
In this episode I get to chat with Haken stalwart, Tiktaalika founder and guitar maestro Charlie Griffiths. We talk all about his new Tiktaalika release "Gods Of Pangea", how it was written, recorded and finally released. We also totally nerd out all about our mutual love of thrash metal. As always the news gets a kicking but at least it's real, actual news. This Is Thrash Bollocks. Video Interview  The Accused...
We are back with reviews of new releases from Cryptosis, Lambrini Girls, Exturminatus, Wick, Obscura, Better Lovers and the thrash metal side project from Haken guitarist Charlie Griffiths Tiktaalika. Also contains rambling thoughts and opinions.
I have always wanted to chat to Blaine ever since I first heard The Accused back in my youth. With his unique talent and style he made an immediate impression on young Howard and now I get to chew his ear off about anything and I do! As always I single out some news items to talk about including the greatest heavy metal gig line up ever, Gojira's Grammy win, Operation Mindcrime & democratic perfume. This Is ...
Part two of my chat with Chris promoter of the legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre back in the day. I also race through some new old news. This Is Part Two Bollocks.
The legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre was one of the UK's premier thrash metal venues back in the day. Everyone played there from Nuclear Assault to Exodus from Acid Reign to Gang Green. All of this was made possible by a crack events team lead by Chris. We caught up after he interviewed me for a documentary about those times so I could interview him. As always this being the first episode of the year y...
In this episode we chat about new releases from Better Lovers, Tribal Gaze, Dead Body & Extorted. We also talk about albums that surprised us in 2024, news stories that shocked us and conclude by ending with some movie chat. This Is Old Xmas Bollocks. Video Podcast
The main man behind UK rockers InMe Dave and I have a chat about their long and varied career. From recording and partying in LA with the stars to having their record label go out of business just a year after releasing their debut album, to the resurgence they are currently going through. As always the rock news is examined in a little too much detail, legendary drummers leave, drummers are stolen and drummers m...
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