Word In Your Ear

David Hepworth and Matt Hall with Jonathon Green, the editor of the Chambers Dictionary of Slang. If you think you might be in any way offended by the ripeness of the language used in this podcast, please don't listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on: why Ringo won't sign, how to pass yourself off in the Mob, premiership footballers who look like characters in "The Wire", members of bands who did nothing and Graeme Thomson's book about death in popular song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall read your mail re: quadraphonic, eight-track, Hollywood stars using cheap hair colour and the dumbest things in entertainment. Plus: how Peter Mandelson got out of listening to one of Mark Ellen's stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall on: sons and daughters of Grantham, the madness of the eight-track tape, great local radio disasters, the joy of hearing unmixed session recordings and the morality of forcing a senior citizen to listen to Ten Years After. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on Rick Wright and other musicians who didn't get their fair share of credit, a brilliant TV film about pre-adolescent heavy metal and Mark's early adventures as a pop video extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall attempt to define music, ponder the rights and wrongs of pop music at funerals and wonder whether all fans are nutcases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall report on their holidays, remember the Olympics and wonder about the connections between the Beatles and the Space Race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which the "Indie Professor", Dr Wendy Fonarow, talks to David Hepworth and Matt Hall about "audience zones", guest list checking, backstage pass-wearing and many other aspects of the highly ritualised world of indie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Fry joins Mark Ellen and David Hepworth to talk about 80s production techniques, the bitter antipathy in the "Top Of The Pops" Green Room back in the day, his new album "Traffic" and who exactly he should expect to meet when his wife takes him to the Cartier Polo this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth talks to Mathew Priest from Dodgy and Maurice Bacon from the Love Affair about their plans to right ancient wrongs on behalf of the drumming fraternity. Warning: contains paradiddles.http://www.twodrummers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on new rules for festivals, the wonders of the Album Cover Atlas, ideas for the Hard Rock Park and the slight return of the HORA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Harrison, Kate Mossman, Mark Ellen and Caitlin Moran report from the site. They're having a good time so listen round the crackle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Rob Fitzpatrick on what Google has done to our memories, having your picture taken with a rock star, lunchtime showcases in strip clubs, being up to here with Stuff, why we don't want the bonus track and naming streets after rock stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall talk about Chris Martin's interview flounce, how girls can make any instrument attractive, how you can't retire in pop, the disappearance of John Deacon and Dostoevsky in pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on the smallest groups in rock, musical ringtones, Bob Dylan's paintings and the nightmare of broken broadband.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall on how the late, great Bo Diddley invented rock and roll, soul legends living in British provincial towns, Amy Winehouse's embarrassment in Rio and the more controversial lyrics of Rolf Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Paul Du Noyer, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall on the great Eurovision debate, the inventor of the mobile disco and the great days of Woolworths. Plus Ron and Russell Mael talk to Andrew Harrison about the challenges of doing "a season" of your own work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Vidler of Go Home Productions lets us in on the secrets of the mash-up; Andrew Harrison, Matt Hall and David Hepworth discuss Paul Weller and private education, the Amy Winemouse video and the bizarre things we found on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Mossman reports back from the N'awlins Jazz and Heritage Festival, Hugh Phillimore of Cornbury explains why you wouldn't want to run your own festival and Mark Ellen is left reeling after a close encounter with Jonathan Richman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall discuss the impossibilty of bad behaviour in the age of the phonecam, truly anal ways of cataloguing your records, the real reason that actors don't come out in Hollywood and Andrew's Radiohead feature.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Grogan joins David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall to talk about: what it's like to be inside a cake on stage at Wembley, the sad loss of Humphrey Lyttelton, what the stagehands thought of Tommy Steele and what to do if your daughter says "Daddy work, Mummy wine". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Collins, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Fraser Lewry on being a heavy metal teenager, the magic of "Gavin and Stacey", hacking Mark Ellen's Wikipedia entry and how to see 50 species of bird in a day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall discuss Wikipedia with Steve Bowbrick. Plus rock stars who look like old lesbians, Bjork live and the Chinese representative at the World Music Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The things Arthur Brown could do with the brazier on his head, the genius of "Gavin & Stacey", the prissiness of indieboys and the sexual discoveries of James Brown - all chewed over by Jude Rogers, Mark Ellen, Matt Hall and David Hepworth.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall talks about the ticketing controversy with writer James Medd and Joe Cohen of seatwave.com; the squad system of rock bands; the inaccurate chording of Keith Richards; the God-like genius of Bernard Cribbins; the correct spelling of Shakespear's Sister; and the hunting and gathering role of Digital Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Goffey and Gaz Coombes of Supergrass talk to Mark Ellen and David Hepworth on the eve of the release of "Diamond Hoo Ha". Includes: the difference between busking and begging, the importance of a right hand man and studios you can only get to by boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which David Hepworth. Matt Hall and Mark Ellen are joined by Chris Difford to talk about DJ-ing in pubs, tunes on TV ads, songwriting summer schools, the new Word tee shirts and "The Last Temptation Of Chris".www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mark Ellen and Rob Fitzpatrick talk to John Niven about the vicious, mad world of the a&r man as depicted in his new book "Kill Your Friends". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Kate Mossman and Matt Hall argue about whether you need to listen to records to review them and tell some brilliant jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Tom Whitwell explore the secrets of the click track, Autotune and Pro Tools to work out why records sound the way they do, talk about the groups they thought would make it but didn't and tell the one about the dead man who helped Madonna write a hit. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9.30 the morning after the Brits - Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Rob Fitzpatrick take apart the annual prize giving. Contains strong feelings. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall invite their country cousin John Naughton to speculate about why people insist on shooting pop records into space, which was the swearingest show in TV history and what it's like to take a rock star out for dinner on Valentine's Day.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Matt Hall and Rob Fitzpatrick on tidy beards in show business, the Great Steve Harley Speech incident, John Martyn's powerful thirst and Phil Collins and the interior decorator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Harrison, Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Matt Hall talk about Morrissey's throat and the death of celebrity, the pioneering days of the UB40 fan club, the irritating sound of Alex James first thing in the morning and why rock stars can't make speeches.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Matt Hall discuss the record players their parents had, white men in reggae, old codgers in bands and Wreckless Eric's only item of furniture. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, Andrew Collins, Matt Hall and David Hepworth talk about the future of EMI, the merchandising of books and disguising yourself as a member of Carter USM in order to gain sexual favours - after necking half a can of an energy drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Trevor Dann on Elvis's birthday, Michael Jackson at Fulham and why radio plays the music it does.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like everybody else we fill up our New Year's schedules with repeats: here we present a handful of our favourite apocryphal rock anecdotes, featuring Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Elton and more.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only media organisation to podcast on Christmas Day brings you this brief, alcohol-laced missive from the Word Christmas party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Barry McIlheney and Matt Hall prepare for Christmas. What it's like to be on the front row, why short people can't win at gigs and why it's a mistake to dance to a drum solo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Zepcast!Our man Mark Ellen wetfoots it back from the O2 to deliver every last detail of what was really going on when Led Zeppelin played the most anticipated gig of the year. How they got on stage, what they were wearing, what they played, how they played it, what it all meant, what they're likely to do next and what Liam Gallagher thought of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, Matt Hall, David Hepworth and special guest Jim White discuss what DVD's the Word reader might like for Christmas, how not to enjoy the hospitality on an Easyjet, and where to go clubbing in Mali.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From "...Englishmen giggling..." to "...he operated a crow...", encompassing Amy Winehouse, the mysterious ukulele fiends of old London town and a man who took miming to insane lengths. With David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Matt Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, Matt Hall, Andrew Harrison and David Hepworth 'fess up about miming to records in their bedrooms, ponder the magical ability of rock stars to regrow their hair, and wonder if gigs should have a 'clapping section'. www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Matt Hall and Paul Du Noyer talk ukuleles once more, piano players who are only loved by their mothers, and why you should never roadie for Budgie.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukulele action from Ellen, together with loads of stuff from the boards, and memories of seedy rented accommodation in north London sometime in the early seventies. To find out more go to www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall on goats for Christmas, why the kids do need an education actually, and is TV the new rock n' roll? www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Mark, Rob and Matt discuss Ronnie Wood's autobiography, a rock 'What If?' and why Blind Faith wouldn't be welcome in our brave new world.www.wordmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Andrew Collins and Matt Hall discuss Kenny Rogers's effect on the English rugby team, great live introductions and the one about Primal Scream and Luton Airport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brought to you in association with Ikon Films release "Once". Tell us which Irish band the film's star Glen Hansard is associated with and which song you never wish to hear from a busker again and the Gibson Epiphone guitar that Mark Ellen is "playing" can be yours. Answers to - [email protected]. Details at www.wordmagazine.co.uk/once Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.