In this special mini-pod / bonus episode of Killer Queen Conversations, the tables are turned as host Shane McDonald steps into the podcast guest seat! Best known as the creator of Shane’s Queen Site and Celebrating Queen Keyboardist and host of the Killer Queen Conversations Queen fan podcast, Shane answers the very questions he usually asks his guests. From first discovering Queen, favourite albums and songs, treasured memories, live experiences, deep-cut choices, and the magic that keeps Queen’s music alive, this episode offers a personal look at Shane’s own Queen journey. It’s a fun, reflective, and energetic bonus episode for Queen fans old and new — packed with memories, opinions, stories, and plenty of love for the greatest rock band of all time. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the podcast, this mini-pod is a chance to get to know the voice behind Killer Queen Conversations a little better. EXTENDED PODCAST DESCRIPTION This episode marks the end of Series 1 and offers listeners a more personal insight into Shane’s own Queen journey — from discovering music at home through artists like The Moody Blues, ABBA, Glen Campbell, and Irish country music, to the moment Queen II became his gateway into the world of Queen. Shane recalls buying his early Queen albums, learning songs by ear, playing along with live concerts, and how Freddie Mercury and Brian May became, in many ways, his musical teachers. Across this bonus episode, Shane dives into fan-favourite topics including his first Queen memories, the first songs he heard, the albums he returns to most, the Queen era he gravitates towards, and the concerts he wishes he could have attended. He shares memories of watching Live Aid live, seeing Queen with Paul Rodgers in Paris, and performing today with Celebrating Queen, including upcoming shows in California and Las Vegas. There are also plenty of deep dives for Queen fans: underrated tracks, favourite videos, Freddie’s vocals, Brian’s guitar work, John Deacon’s bass lines, Roger Taylor’s drumming, Queen’s songwriting magic, and why the band’s catalogue continues to resonate so strongly. Shane also reflects on the future of the podcast, plans for Series 2, and upcoming changes to the way episodes and piano tutorials will be produced. Warm, honest, funny, and packed with Queen passion, this mini-pod is both a thank-you to listeners and a behind-the-scenes look at the voice behind Killer Queen Conversations and Shane’s Queen Site. Whether you’re a longtime Queen fan or a new listener, this bonus episode is a perfect chance to get to know Shane, his musical story, and the Queen songs that shaped it. This Queen Fan Podcast has Episodes which are released on YouTube and a shorter version released once a month on the Podcast streaming platforms. Currently on a Summer Break the Podcast returns in September 2026. if you wish to take part or wish to sponsor the show please email webmaster@shanesqueensite.com
