Wayne's Iron Maiden Podcast

Wayne's Iron Maiden Podcast

A unique and often bizarre take on the world of Iron Maiden and growing up in 1980s/90s Birmingham. With facts, fiction, poetry and time travel, Wayne explores the band song-by-song, offering insights about his and the band's past when nobody actually asked for it.

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April 2, 2024 36 mins

It's the final episode! Wayne and Trevor look at the standards of schoolboy lyrics and Dennis Stratton eats some Maltesers.

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Wayne and Trevor reflect on an album seen as a return to form for the band.  There's also YouTube comments, jigsaw action, and some Disco.

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March 11, 2024 31 mins

The love-hate relationship of Wayne and Trevor possibly reaches a new low.  Naturally there's talk about Marmite, ear wax removal, and Adrian rushes out a chapter for his children's book.

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March 4, 2024 32 mins

The sci-fi theme leads to discussion about AI and David Bowie.  Paul Di'anno shows up unannounced and Trevor concentrates on the ladies.

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February 26, 2024 30 mins

Beans on toast, 90s alcoholic drinks, and a festive reprise.  Wayne has a wander through all the relevant places as we approach the end of the Brave New World album.

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February 19, 2024 26 mins

Lollipop ladies, board games, tongue twisters, and who sent Wayne a Valentine's card? 

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February 12, 2024 36 mins

Wayne recalls the nightmares of last week as well as looking at the dream themes in this song.  Pterodactyl Mark and Trevor ponder some important questions, and Time Travelling Paul Di'anno reveals a lesser-known Iron Maiden fact. 

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February 5, 2024 29 mins

Wayne arrives at the midway point of the album taking in traditional toys. some Motown, and there's a mission for Pterodactyl Mark.  Trevor goes swimming.

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January 29, 2024 29 mins

Wayne and Trevor take time for reflection and walk through the gardens of their lives to reveal a mixed landscape.  We also learn about Steve Harris' snack and TV habits in 2000.

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January 22, 2024 32 mins

*Please note - this is not a literary analysis podcast to assist with GCSE revision despite the pretentious references from Trevor*
PS - There's no comedy either - it's a podcast about Iron Maiden! 
It's the first title track from the current version of the band and it's a jolly good one.  

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January 15, 2024 31 mins

Wayne gets a visit from a navigator from another dimension and there's a new character in Adrian's children's book.  Naturally there's a bit of song analysis here, along with retro cartoons, food and a poem from Trevor that may spook you out for many reasons...

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January 8, 2024 40 mins

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A strong opener and single to analyse but Wayne seems to want to get his teeth into other things as there are food references galore.  There's also probably too much time spent analysing one particular scene in The Wicker Man film 

Find out what thoughts are in Steve Harris' Diary and, just like the band at the time, there's a return of someone po...

Mark as Played
July 10, 2023 47 mins

Wayne talks about his experience at two recent Iron Maiden gigs in Manchester and Birmingham!

Trevor went to one of them and joins for a reflection on the setlist, Top 3 moments, and the usual chatter!  We also learn about how Steve Harris is assessing the tour so far...

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June 19, 2023 48 mins

It's 1998 and Wayne takes a look at the Virtual XI album and the importance of tech in this era.  We also learn about a change in how the band approached the first two songs in the Blaze era albums; Neopolitan ice cream; and an unusual anecdote involving Iron Maiden and Bradford.  

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June 5, 2023 25 mins

It's the last song on the album and time to ask 'How are you, friends?'  Janick seems a bit annoyed however as he is reminded of something from his past!

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May 29, 2023 32 mins

Winding down the album and Wayne has several issues with this song, including the title, lyrics, sound, and especially the ending.  Trevor reads another poem about food and considers the forthcoming tour - NO SPOILERS! 

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May 22, 2023 27 mins

Wayne looks at education vs experience and reflects on his own experiences at school and in the workplace.   Dennis Stratton is apologetic about recent events but is Trevor?

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May 15, 2023 27 mins

Telescopes, time travel and plenty of confusion for Wayne this week. There's also a message from Dennis Stratton which reveals something truly shocking and creates a collision course between Wayne and Trevor!

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May 8, 2023 33 mins

Wayne gets a Scottish perspective on the song and a listener comment once again makes him Look For The Truth. We learn how one of the lyrics for this song came about from a chat in the studio and Trevor writes a poem about a lovely day out!

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May 1, 2023 34 mins

At last, Wayne reveals what job he was doing in 1998!  He also thinks of something that might improve the chorus of this song. Dennis gets back in touch and we find out which Iron Maiden song would be Leyton Orient with Trevor's new ranking system.

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