What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast

Mark Fisher
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What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast

Interviews and discussions about XTC, from White Music to Wasp Star and beyond

  1. XTC’s Andy Partridge: the Patreon questions II

    NOV 1

    XTC’s Andy Partridge: the Patreon questions II

    In the second of a special two-part edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, supporters on Patreon ask questions they had always wanted Andy Partridge to answer that he never gets asked.    The challenge was to come up with questions that would surprise, delight and generally intrigue the XTC frontman. They do not disappoint!   The results take us on a fascinating journey from the Beatles to broccoli, from Fireball XL5 to The Last Balloon – and beyond.   Music from Chris Badley and Foolish Men.    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com    If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 25m
  2. XTC's Skylarking with Dave Gregory and Steven Wilson

    OCT 4

    XTC's Skylarking with Dave Gregory and Steven Wilson

    Ace remixer Steven Wilson has already given XTC’s 1986 album Skylarking a 5.1 surround sound makeover and now he has gone one step further with a mix in whizzy new Dolby Atmos, which means those glorious sounds come at you from every direction – including above.   This episode of What Do You Call that Noise? The XTC Podcast heads to the L-Acoustics studio in North London for a playback session of the new mix in the company of XTC guitarist Dave Gregory and Steven Wilson.   Additional commentary from Jonathan Jacques. Bonus questions by Yvonne Wootton.   Music from Kenny Alton.   L-Acoustics website    Steven Wilson website    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com   If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 38m
  3. XTC’s Andy Partridge: the Patreon questions I

    SEP 13

    XTC’s Andy Partridge: the Patreon questions I

    In the first of a special two-part edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, supporters on Patreon ask questions they had always wanted Andy Partridge to answer that he never gets asked.    The challenge was to come up with questions that would surprise, delight and generally intrigue the XTC frontman. They do not disappoint!   The results take us on a fascinating journey from the Beatles to broccoli, from Fireball XL5 to The Last Balloon – and beyond.   Music from Terry Arnett and Planet Sunday.    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com   If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 14m
  4. The birth of XTC with Steve Warren

    JUL 5

    The birth of XTC with Steve Warren

    From handing a tape to John Peel to encouraging Colin Moulding to write songs, Steve Warren is a key part of the XTC story. In a fascinating interview, he recalls befriending Andy Partridge as a child, working as a roadie for the Helium Kidz and touring the world with XTC.   Also in this episode, Gaz Barrett describes how he commissioned a mural of English Settlement in the centre of Swindon.   Artist Dayna Baxter on Instagram    Music from Garry Perkins on Soundcloud    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com   If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 25m
  5. XTC's English Settlement with producer Hugh Padgham

    MAY 17

    XTC's English Settlement with producer Hugh Padgham

    XTC fans were out in force at the Neo-Ancients festival in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Saturday 4 May 2024 when producer Hugh Padgham joined festival co-director Ben Wardle to talk about XTC’s English Settlement.   Your dedicated podcast host, Mark Fisher, was on hand with his trusty tape recorder to share it with you. Hugh talks about drunken jam sessions, Andy Partridge as a sumo wrestler and creating the flange effect on Jason and the Argonauts, as well as taking questions from the audience.   Music courtesy of Knight in Shining Karma Robert Lawlor.    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com    If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 11m
  6. XTC's Terry Chambers and EXTC 2024

    APR 12

    XTC's Terry Chambers and EXTC 2024

    Terry Chambers and EXTC are back on the road and they are sounding fantastic. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we catch up with Terry, Steve Hampton and Terry Lines at the start of a tour that will take in more than 20 dates in the USA, from Philadelphia to Virginia, and further gigs and festivals in the UK throughout the summer.   EXTC website    Music from Felix von Boxberg    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com   If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1 hr
  7. Early XTC with Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding

    MAR 29

    Early XTC with Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding

    In the 50th episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we go back to the formative years of XTC in the company of Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding. As well as being front man with the Hamsters from Hell, Ian was in Swindon’s first punk band, the Aggravators, and has been sharing his memories of XTC and others in a book, A Big Fish in a Small Puddle. As well as being Ian’s drummer, Lee has a lifetime of memories growing up as a child of XTC.   Music courtesy of Beth Link.   A Big Fish in a Small Puddle available on Amazon    What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com   If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 9m
  8. Haydn Bendall on producing XTC’s Apple Venus

    FEB 16

    Haydn Bendall on producing XTC’s Apple Venus

    To celebrate the 25th anniversary of XTC’s landmark album Apple Venus Volume I, producer Haydn Bendall talks to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast about the fraught recording sessions that nonetheless resulted in such majestic songs as River of Orchids, Easter Theatre and Greenman. “The songs were fabulous,” he says. “I loved the songs.” Fellow producer Guy Sigsworth joins Mark Fisher to ask the questions. The Real Numbers Haydn Bendall Guy Sigsworth What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com    If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher   Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 40m
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