What Wine Are We Having Today Ray?

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Two old schoolmates share a mystery bottle of wine and have a yarn about old and new topics. Mostly about music and humour, with the wine being revealed at the end. (Some cheese is consumed.)

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    33 AI Music Experiment

    Half the team is taking it easy in Italy at the moment, so here is a visual reminder of our audio shenanigans from the Episode 33 Offcuts.

  2. Sep 1

    37 Lost For Words

    The Gentlemen explore the world of instrumentals and accidentally stumble across two of the worst covers ever recorded. See if you agree. Contains educational material of the Zappa variety. LINKS: Mason Williams on the Smothers Brothers Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5KA4Eqxkc0 Telstar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_(instrumental) The rising, whooshing sound meant to mimic a rocketlifting off was actually created by eccentric producer Joe Meek using the sound of a flushing toilet in his apartment building, which he then recorded and played backward. The futuristic lead melody was played on a clavioline,an early electronic keyboard instrument. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_Flying_Guillotine The whole movie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhHEyh_oqR8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Airplane The Best of Surf Rock Music - 60'S INSTRUMENTAL HITS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4XktPvQ818 Wipeout – The Surfaris – single (1962) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx5JFWvvG-g Making of the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGtJ1dj3a2I Crazy Frog Axel F https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-04/crazy-frog-axel-f-annoying-thing-mobile-ringtone-youtube-tiktok/104742018 Tijuana Taxi! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxOQh5eCvU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6nPydEPTx4 The Crunch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdztp4Fg9g Green Onions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1emR12qb_Y The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “37 Lost For Words WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 20th August 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/

    37 Lost For Words

  3. Jul 24

    36 Two Glasses of Whine

    Having secured their younger demographic in the previous episode, the Gentlemen revert to type and spend an hour complaining about stuff. They still don’t know wine. ·       There are exactly 2,114,674 licensed drivers in Western Australia, according to Transport WA annual records. Multiply that by $100! ·       1 lumen is roughly equivalent to the amount of visible light given off by a single birthday candle when you are standing 1 foot away. ·       Despite our rambling conversation, much of what we said about AUKUS is on the mark. Worth doing some research on what might be a better way to spend $368 billion. THE WINE DETAILS: Sister’s Run 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “36 Two Glasses of Whine WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 9th July 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/

    36 Two Glasses of Whine

  4. Jul 15 ·  Bonus

    35 To the Max

    The Gentlemen shamelessly chase the approval of a youngerdemographic. They may have dialled it back a bit far. Nepotism ensues. The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “35 To the Max WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 9th July 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/

    35 To the Max

  5. Jun 12 ·  Bonus

    34 Unturned Offcuts

    The Gentlemen deal with a listener complaint. They play more Stones and a brand new Deep Purple song. Go old blokes! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacArthur_Park_(song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_Called_Horse_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_Salad_Annie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytolacca_americana(pokeweed) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Tuesday_(song)#Melanie_version The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “34 No Stone Unturned WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 28th May 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/

    34 Unturned Offcuts

  6. Jun 5

    34 No Stone Unturned

    The Gentlemen explore ten lesser-known Stones songs. Even lifelong fans might find something new here. Excuses are made for our poor wine knowledge. THE WINE DETAILS: Bellewinter 2023 Cabernet Merlot,Margaret River. LINKS: Live Stones performance of ‘I Am Waiting’ on Ready SteadyGo 27th May 1966: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95t86ER1YIk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_dulcimer New Stones – In The Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-F_oHOvBsM New Stones – Rough And Twisted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd62VMHiijI Gaylord is a given name of Norman French origin, transferred from the surname, ultimately from the Old French  gaillard meaning "joyful" or "high-spirited". Cheese Shop Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1JWzyvv8A&t=3s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wensleydale_cheese The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “34 No Stone Unturned WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 28th May 2026.https://thehenhouse.com.au/

    34 No Stone Unturned

  7. Apr 20 ·  Bonus

    33 It's Only Offcuts

    The Gentlemen enter the world of AI music generation with gusto! AI songs created and played during the podcast. Plus more examples of lyrics that stick in the mind. LINKS Deep Purple Mk1 performing ‘Hush’ live at Playboy After Dark October 1968: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiXcqxms3Bs James Reyne in plaster on Countdown May 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnat_lfs0CI

    33 It's Only Offcuts

  8. Apr 20

    33 It's Only Words

    The Gentlemen explore some excellent song lyrics, as well as some poorer examples of the craft of song writing. Neil Diamond cops a bit of a hiding. Ray helps out again. THE WINE DETAILS: Oxford Landing 2023 Shiraz. LINKS: Billy Thorpe had just turned 18 years old - on Bandstand 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCSY-m476Sc Doing a bit of a moonwalk!! Ted Mulray Falling In Love Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ViRbDlioY Easybeats with ‘Sorry’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDe4X1ABwxc D Generation: James Reyne is at 2:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKXaixhV_X4 Crowded House on the Joan Rivers show singing ‘Throw Your Arms’ to Dame Edna! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6RAbcE7C4 The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “33 It’s Only Words WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 9th April 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/ World’s Most Popular Podcast T-shirts supplied by Hammer Ink Merchandise https://hammerinkmerch.com.au/

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Two old schoolmates share a mystery bottle of wine and have a yarn about old and new topics. Mostly about music and humour, with the wine being revealed at the end. (Some cheese is consumed.)

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