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Oh! Brother

Paul and Steve Hanley

80 episodes · Explicit

Tales from one of Britain's most influential post-punk bands, The Fall. From the rhythm section that brought you Hex Enduction Hour, brothers Paul and Steve Hanley provide insight and anecdotes from their time in the band, along with interviews with other members, people involved with the band and fans from the world of music and beyond.

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  1. MATT GOODY & JONATHAN GANLEY - His Face Rings A Bell

    · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

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  2. JOHN ROBB - The North Will Rise Again

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    Happy New Year and welcome back to Oh! Brother. Our first episode of 2023 sees us welcome John Robb onto the show. Amongst the topics discussed, a guide on how to make your own bass, how to lose your own bass, and…

  3. Rollin’ Dannyno

    · 58 min

    To celebrate the holiday season, it's a festive Q&A this week on Oh! Brother, chaired by the inimitable dannyno, Fall expert and enthusiast. The guys try their best to answer questions about events they were definitely…

  4. DAVE HASLAM - I'm A Potential DJ

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    The one and only Dave Haslam joins our hosts for todays instalment of Oh! Brother. The guys discuss Little Peter Street, some club called The Hacienda and Paul finds time to slag off festivals. Hosted on Acast. See…

  5. DANNY KELLY - The Very Famous Sports Reporter Is Talking

    · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    This week on the show, broadcaster Danny Kelly joins Messrs Hanley to discuss The Fall. They swap stories of Mark, the difficulties of placing the band in culture and the internet's one selling point, bringing Fall…

  6. MARCIA SCHOFIELD - Anecdotes and Antidotes in B#

    · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    Episode 3 of this series sees Marcia Schofield join Steve and Paul. The former keyboardist and current doctor speaks about her time in The Fall, the infamous Hey! Luciani and we learn how a life of touring is like…

  7. DAVID NOLAN - Detective Instinct

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    This week on Oh! Brother, Steve and Paul talk to David Nolan, author, producer and the man behind "I Swear I Was There". The guys talk about the famous night above (or below, if you're Steve) the Free Trade Hall, and…

  8. JAMES BROWN - Mere Pseud Mag Ed

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Series 3 of Oh! Brother brings with it a whole raft of exciting guests, starting principally with James Brown, music author and journalist. The gang talk about, among other things, the art of sneaking into gigs, the…

  9. MARC RILEY & CRAIG SCANLON - Live from the Old Folks Home

    · 44 min

    Coming to you live from a bustling Manchester ale house (if you couldn't tell), four of the Falls most influential members convene for a retrospective into their time in the band. With apologies to fans of high…

  10. CLINT BOON - All Comes Together In The Fall

    · 1 h 08 min · Explicit

    DJ, Composer and Inspiral, Clint Boon joins the brothers Hanley for this weeks show. The guys discuss the difference between collaborating with and being in The Fall, the main difference being an invite to Top of the…

  11. LUKE HAINES - Caravan Man

    · 54 min · Explicit

    Luke Haines joins the brothers Hanley for this week's episode. Together the guys discuss all things Fall, and quite a lot not Fall, as is customary. A must-listen for any wrestling, ballet, Pope John Paul II or Status…

  12. CRAIG SCANLON - Craigness

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Not for the first time, 3 members of the band The Fall met for a pint on a Friday lunchtime in Manchester. What sets this one apart is that someone had the good grace to record it. Paul, Steve and Craig sit down to…

  13. STEWART LEE - Content Provider

    · 1 h 10 min · Explicit

    Recorded in person before his Snowflake/Tornado show in Salford earlier this year, Steve and Paul speak to legendary comedian, Fall fan and prolific forewordist, Stewart Lee. Topics include a gig at The Elephant Fayre,…

  14. TERRY CHRISTIAN - Words Of Expectation

    · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    The venerable Terry Christian joins us this week for a discussion of The Fall, Mark's taste in music and we even find time to discuss the history of the colour orange. The hard hitting journalism reaches new heights.…

  15. STEVE ALBINI - Didn't We Deserve a Look at You the Way You Really Are

    · 59 min · Explicit

    Steve Albini, musician and production engineer joins Messrs Hanley this week as the guys discuss The Fall and their impact stateside. Amongst other topics, public transport, band friendships and the concept of Get…

  16. STEVE PRINGLE - You Must Get Them All

    · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    Live from Louder Than Words. In a special live episode, the Oh! Brother brothers speak to Steve Pringle, the man behind the Fall in Fives blog, radio show and the upcoming book, You Must Get Them All, a complete…

  17. ELENI POULOU - What about us?

    · 43 min

    In episode 2 of this season, Paul and Steve chat to Eleni Poulou, DJ, musician, and creative, who was a member of The Fall until 2016. The topics range from pets, eating habits and the beauties of collaborative song…

  18. JIM MOIR - Eat Y'rself Fitter

    · 1 h 02 min

    After a brief period of rest and recuperation, the engine room of post punk podcasting is back together, this week joined by artist, comedian and long time Fall fan, Jim Moir, or as he is perhaps better known, Vic…

  19. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Oh! Brother Where Art Thou

    · 33 min · Explicit

    Merry Christmas from all of us here at Oh! Brother. In a break from tradition, for this Christmas special we are joined by the elusive 1st and 4th Hanley brothers to give their side of the story. Season 2 will be…

  20. Disinformation

    · 40 min · Explicit

    To bring the series to a close, Paul and Steve delve into some listener questions and quickly conclude that they may not be the best placed to answer them, but they have a go anyway. Hosted on Acast. See…

  21. UNA BAINES - Tapping Feet to Formless Sound

    · 47 min · Explicit

    Joining the brothers this week is Una Baines, founding member of The Fall and the Blue Orchids. She discusses how she met Mark, how the band came to be and "the worst sounding keyboard on record". Hosted on Acast. See…

  22. GRAHAM DUFF - The Duff Almanac

    · 56 min · Explicit

    Graham Duff, writer, actor, and producer, joins the guys for this week's edition of Oh! Brother. They reminisce about gigs that became riots, riots that pretended to be gigs, and what it means to be Mark E. Smith's…

  23. MARTIN BRAMAH - Futures and Pasts

    · 49 min · Explicit

    Martin Bramah, one of the founding fathers of The Fall, joins the Hanleys on this week's episode. The guys cover Martin's multiple runs in the band. Please note, no Fall members were punched in the making of this…

  24. JOHN LECKIE - Definitive Gaze

    · 57 min · Explicit

    Paul and Steve are this week joined by John Leckie, producer to the stars and The Fall. The guys recall working together and the legendary Abbey Road studio with the accuracy and attention to detail we have all come to…

  25. HENRY ROLLINS - The End Of Silence

    · 57 min · Explicit

    Henry Rollins, of Black Flag and Rollins Band fame, joins the Hanleys on this weeks edition of Oh! Brother. The guys discuss meeting Mark and The Fall's impact in America, amongst the usual tales of gigs and studios.…

  26. SIMON WOLSTENCROFT - Ah yes, I remember it well

    · 48 min · Explicit

    Episode 6 sees Paul and Steve joined by drummer and author Simon Wolstencroft, who played in The Fall with Steve for over 10 years. The guys discuss touring Australia, plays, ballets, and how a changing atmosphere…

  27. BOB STANLEY AND TESSA NORTON - Sgt. Pepper’s Colognely Hearts Club Band

    · 49 min · Explicit

    On the latest instalment of Oh Brother! Paul and Steve discuss all things Fall with Bob Stanley and Tessa Norton. They also discuss Excavate, Bob and Tessa's new Fall collection and a little sprinkling of the Glitter…

  28. KEIRON MELLING - New Facts Emerge?

    · 47 min · Explicit

    This week the guys are joined by Keiron Melling, the last drummer in The Fall and the current drummer with Imperial Wax. Paul, Steve and Keiron discuss how the band managed to be consistent yet stay fresh over a 42…

  29. GRANT SHOWBIZ - Showbiz Whines, Minute Detail

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    This week, Paul and Steve are joined by legendary producer, Grant Showbiz. The guys discuss Gong, Here & Now, and the numerous Fall albums Grant had a hand in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

  30. I am the Eggman

    · 54 min · Explicit

    Paul and Steve sit down and discuss the circumstances around Steve joining the band, his time in Staff 9 and his early interactions with the Fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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