The Indie 500 Podcast

Breddy Tidgewater and Helio Novell
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A discussion and dissection of the top 500 albums according to NME magazine (list from 2013) We offer a history of the album and the time it was recorded, a look into the artists, interviews with musicians, critics and writers We are quite fond of following the rabbit down the hole and recording off shoot episodes to learn more about a topic we are fascinated with.

  1. Episode 30 - Prodigy - Fat of The Land - No female dogs were smacked in the making of this episode

    1D AGO

    Episode 30 - Prodigy - Fat of The Land - No female dogs were smacked in the making of this episode

    #249 - Prodigy - Fat Of The Land OH MY GOD THAT’S THE INDIE SHIT. It’s an album that needs zero words of explanation so naturally the Indie boys (with an alley oop from Professor Rave, Martin James) are providing 3 hours of them. From PlayStation to Glastonbury to Whitney Houston to Dubstep, culminating in a random roll that introduces one of music history’s greatest crimes (according to Breddy anyway) it’s all covered in an action packed ep.

    3h 8m
  2. IFP Pit Stop: Prof. Martin James interview "Prodigy Fat of The Land"

    FEB 10

    IFP Pit Stop: Prof. Martin James interview "Prodigy Fat of The Land"

    Professor Rave, Martin James, is back! He’s here to break the IFP guest appearance record and he’s here to expand your knowledge about The Fat of the Land, The Prodigy, and the moment in time when the worlds eyes and ears were trained on them. We talk controversy, extreme sports, crossover appeal and how he was personally responsible for some of the delay in the album arriving.

    1h 19m
  3. Recorded On A Podcast With Better Equipment: Episode I - The Berlin School

    FEB 3 · BONUS

    Recorded On A Podcast With Better Equipment: Episode I - The Berlin School

    IFP contributor, Kyle Reiff, takes us on a tour of Berlin in the late 60's and early 70's to explore the roots of what created one of Germanys most impactful music contributions of the late 20th century. Kyle is joined by IFP co-host, Helio, to talk through some tracks that define the Berlin School sound and have become staples of the Krautrock era. Listen along with this playlist They discuss Tangerine Dream and their sonic evolution, Klaus Schulze and his place in the Krautrock canon as well as innovator Manuel Göttsching and his usage of the guitar where a synth might be found and his album E2-E4 being a genesis moment for the techno genre. Recorded on a Podcast with Better Equipment is a sub-series of The Indie 500 podcast spearheaded by show contributor Kyle Reiff. Be sure to check out Kyle's bandcamp store for some incredible krautrock ephemera and posters. He is also a member of the music group Eerie Indiana Give them a listen! Be sure to like and subscribe to this series to be notified of new episodes of this show as we are aiming for a monthly release of this sub-series

    2h 13m
  4. Episode 29 - Massive Attack - Mezzanine - No thanks Madonna, we’re all good here

    JAN 27

    Episode 29 - Massive Attack - Mezzanine - No thanks Madonna, we’re all good here

    #215 - Massive Attack - Mezzanine Is this pod Under Siege? Because we’re entering dark territory. The boys in Massive Attack are fighting, Bill Clinton is getting impeached, we’re laying to rest some 2025 musical takes, and in the end it all comes together in the king of all night time sleaze vibe albums: Mezzanine. Guiding us through the eve of their discontent is expert Melissa Chemam, author of a definitive book on the Massive Attackers, “Out of the Comfort Zone”

    2h 59m
  5. IFP Pit Stop: Conversation with Melissa Chemam, author of "Massive Attack: Out of the Comfort Zone"

    JAN 13

    IFP Pit Stop: Conversation with Melissa Chemam, author of "Massive Attack: Out of the Comfort Zone"

    Find Melissa's Substack here Or follow her on Instagram @melissaontheroad In this episode of the Indy 500 podcast, we dive into the rich tapestry of Bristol's music scene with journalist and author Melissa Chemam. Melissa shares insights from her book, "Massive Attack, Out of the Comfort Zone," exploring how the city of Bristol shaped the iconic sound of Massive Attack. From the city's historical ties to the Caribbean to the punk and reggae influences that fueled a cultural revolution, discover how Bristol became a unique melting pot for musical innovation. Join us as we unravel the stories behind the music and the city's lasting impact on the global stage.

    1h 22m
  6. Episode 28 - Pearl Jam - Ten - Evening Flow, Thayill's around like buttered fries

    12/30/2025

    Episode 28 - Pearl Jam - Ten - Evening Flow, Thayill's around like buttered fries

    #339 - Pearl Jam - Ten Ohhohhhh feeeeeeeelin’ herewegoagainspitingtherandomnumbergenerator oooohooo yeah That’s right we’re taking the wheel and picking our own album this week, it’s Helio’s bday special: Pearl Jam’s Ten. And it’s all business as we talk PNW scene history, what makes PJ different, how crazy it is that this is in the rear 1/3rd of the list, venue insurance issues, and the shocking cast of “The Grunge That Stole X-mas”.It’s an ep you’ll clearly remember

    2h 45m
  7. IFP Pit Stop: SLEIGHERRRRRRRR! A.K.A. The Cybernetic Ghost of Podcast Past A.K.A. We talk christmas tunes!

    12/17/2025

    IFP Pit Stop: SLEIGHERRRRRRRR! A.K.A. The Cybernetic Ghost of Podcast Past A.K.A. We talk christmas tunes!

    Ho ho ho! Now we have a holiday episode. It’s a holly jolly pitstop, it’s the best ep of the year (maybe), gifts are exchanged, Beatles are harangued, and Bob Geldof saves Africa! We also power rank the modern canon of new-ish Xmas songs, review some even newer ones and figure out which hymnals are naughty and nice. So gather loved ones near, light a fireplace and put on your favorite podcast based on a specific 2013 issue of a British music magazine

    1h 22m
  8. IFP Pit Stop: "Pearl Jam Live! 35 years of legendary music and revolutionary shows" Selena Fragassi

    12/12/2025

    IFP Pit Stop: "Pearl Jam Live! 35 years of legendary music and revolutionary shows" Selena Fragassi

    Find the book here! Follow Selena on Instagram This episode we are joined by author, Selena Fraggasi, to discuss her epic new book, "Pearl Jam Live! 35 years of legendary music and revolutionary shows." We discuss Pearl Jam's rise from the ashes of Mother Love Bone, the fan first nature of the band and the threads that have kept the band together all these years. Check out other awesome titles from Epic Ink & Quarto

    51 min
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A discussion and dissection of the top 500 albums according to NME magazine (list from 2013) We offer a history of the album and the time it was recorded, a look into the artists, interviews with musicians, critics and writers We are quite fond of following the rabbit down the hole and recording off shoot episodes to learn more about a topic we are fascinated with.

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  • Creator
    Breddy Tidgewater and Helio Novell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Breddy Tidgewater and Helio Novell
  • Show Website
    The Indie 500 Podcast