Movie Talk: This is Spinal Tap

Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss Bernard MacMahon's documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025), which focuses on the band's formation and first two studio albums.Support the show

To celebrate the release of its sequel, we are going to discuss the legendary 1984 comedy film This is Spinal Tap. Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, the film follows the fictional rock band Spinal Tap on an unforgettable yet disastrous tour. I invited Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), John Mutford, Hector Contreras and Kyle Hildreth to discuss the movie's most unforgettable moments and their thoughts on the sequel.Support the show

First-time guest Helen Galarza joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic new wave band UB40. We discuss the band's origins, their contributions to popular music, their tremulous legal drama, and why they should be considered for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Support the show

The second of two episodes that focuses on HBO's documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Jack Firneno and Michael Grosvenor (hosts of Glass Houses: A Billy Joel Podcast) come back to give their thoughts on Part II of the documentary. We also share our favorite album tracks from the Piano Man's legendary catalog.If you haven't already, check out Part I of our conversation. Support the show

Jack Firneno and Michael Grosvenor (hosts of Glass Houses: A Billy Joel Podcast) join Nick to discuss Part I of HBO's epic 5-hour documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Jack and Michael worked on the movie and even appear in the credits! We talk about various stories, interviews, and moments featured in the film. We also talk about their earliest moments with Billy Joel, the concerts they've attended, and their favorite hit singles from the Piano Man's legendary catalog.Check out Part II of our conversation.Support the show

Jordan Collins (co-host of Guilty or Great: Movies on Trial) returns to discuss the career and legacy of country music icon Kenny Chesney. We talk about Chesney's rise to superstardom in the late 1990s, the artists and genres that influenced his music, his catalog of classic tunes, and his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year.Support the show

Film producer John Wood joins Nick to talk about his documentary The Session Man (2023), which is about the career of rock-and-roll pianist and organist Nicky Hopkins. We talk about Hopkins' pending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, the making of The Session Man, and our favorite songs that Hopkins played on.Hopkins has worked so many legendary artists including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Cat Stevens, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton, Carly Simon, and so many others.For more information about The Session Man, visit their official website.Support the show

Brian and Sarah Linnen (Hosts of the Permanent Records Podcast) and Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast) join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of new wave legend Howard Jones. We discuss Jones' catalog of fantastic albums and songs, his technological innovations, his place in the synth-pop and new wave eras, and our collective memories seeing Jones live. Listen to Jon’s interview with Howard Jones from 2022.Listen to Brian and Sarah’s concert review of Howard Jones’ set from earlier this year.Support the show

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss Giuseppe Tornatore's 2021 documentary Ennio which focuses on the career of iconic film composer Ennio Morricone. Some of Morricone's most famous scores include The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, The Untouchables, The Mission, and The Hateful Eight. Support the show

Carlos Alomar and Miguel Gálvez join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic Argentinian rock band Soda Stereo.Carlos is a living legend who collaborated with so many iconic musicians, a who's who of the music industry. This includes David Bowie, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Cyndi Lauper, Bee Gees, Carly Simon, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, and Brandon Flowers. He also produced Soda Stereo's 1988 album Doble Vida.Miguel is a former music journalist who has interviewed several legendary musicians in his career, including Soda Stereo. He runs a campaign to try and get Soda Stereo inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His campaign has been spotlighted in major publications including the L.A. Times, Billboard, and Rolling Stone.Support the show