Episodes
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Giles has got the Sunday night blues. Perhaps a digressive discussion about the nature of talent, while listening to a bunch of old tunes might help? Featuring some choice cuts from the Johnny Domino tape mountain, as well as songs by MJ Hibbett and Pala.
Also in this episode:
The track that made our Dad 'lose his s**t'. An improvised song about a haircut. Steve kick-starts the Northside revival. Giles’ obsession for finding old records becomes spiritual.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.
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"Punk is not really a style of music. It was more a state of mind" - Mike Watt
Steve and Giles, (two actual brothers) unearth a song from their extremely angsty college band and then marvel at the understated wonder that is Frankie Machine. There's also a fabulous song about loving a body part and a musical joke that seemed to get lost.
If that's not enough for you, we've got…
Poetry! Beauty! Enmity! Drollery!Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.
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Oh blimey.
In this episode, brothers Steve and Giles tumble recklessly into a retro-void.
They roll around with joyful abandon in a garden of lo-fi delights... and gorge themselves silly on the ripe fruits of nostalgia and creativity.
Including a candidate for "The Eternal Halls Of The Four Track Gods" and a brand new "Childhood Themed" recording.
It's really fantastic. You know it is, it really is.
Featuring:
"Howay man, it's Lou Reed!" Tommytwentytoes gets paid in full DJ Steve’s advert disco More revisionist history and problematic lyricsRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.
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Leisure, relaxation, mindfulness. All are part of the This Are Johnny Domino lifestyle brand and available for you to experience as you listen to this episode.
In it, brothers Steve and Giles share musical musings on a rainy Sunday morning.
As well as dusting off some of their own early bedroom recordings and other crazy nonsense there's a new song from Simon G Richardson.
Including:
Lyrical challenge! Bin Bongos! Batman! Leisure Vehicles! Dance music!Giles’ Lyrics:
I was at Wollaton Park
On a Saturday
I was surrounded by meatheads of all kinds.
Very few people
Were dancing to the
90s house music at 4.30.
The sort of people that I tolerated
But didn’t get on with
Were abound.
I still felt the same way
About them at five decades as at two.So I had to do something to relax
I went to the toilet
And as I circulated back
Via a small marquee
Full of despicable people.
I was ambushed by
Two short middle-aged women
Who I vaguely recognised
But could not place.So I had to do something to relax
They recognised me
And were pleased to see me
After a finitude of seconds
I recognised them as neighbours.
We talked of children
And life on our street
And they guessed my job
After one or two guesses.
It was a friendly exchange
With a tinge of sexual tension
I bid them goodbye
And danced away.But then I met them later
And it went less well.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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Oo la la! Je voudrais une glace! Ou est la piscine?
In this episode, Giles and Steve explore their past musical connections with France. There's also a new childhood-themed track and a brand-new JD recording.
It's all quite literally tres amusant!
Also…
Google Translate overheats… Mark and Lard steal our record… Discovering who is sharper than a thorn... Now That's What I Call Biscuits!Listen to "All Them Trimmings (A 'This Are Johnny Domino' Compilation)" - on Spotify and Bandcamp
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When we started this podcast, we thought we could spend time discussing old four-track recordings and maybe come up with a "purely theoretical" compilation tape of our favourite tunes. Ignoring the voices in our heads saying it was pointless and impossibly niche, we took our first faltering steps on the journey…
Incredibly, here we are with the second volume of our mix tape including tracks selected over the last fourteen episodes. We discuss the track listing, hear some alternate takes and digress in the usual fashion. As is customary, it's pointless and impossibly niche.
This episode includes, amongst other things:
Cannibals Improvisation Bongos SweatRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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Podcast artwork by Giles Woodward
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The Brothers Woodward have more fun than you'd think is possible while listening to obscure music and rambling on about nonsense.
This jam-packed episode features two contenders for The Best Of This Are Johnny Domino, more interpretations of childhood songs and a new entry into The Eternal Halls Of The Four Track Gods!
Including, amongst other things:
Martha's Harbour at Rock City Wet fingers, glass tubes and 1970s daytime TV Animals coming in two by twoRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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Podcast artwork by Giles Woodward
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…Everybody talk about pop music - as the song goes. In this episode of the podcast, the Woodward brothers talk about their very own version of pop music, which unfortunately doesn’t seem to be all that popular.
As usual, there are tunes to consider, prompting amusing memories of 1990s lo-fi fun.
This episode features:
An Erstwhile Friend takes us back Giles and Steve attempt to tell the world's funniest joke Nick Rhodes keyboards, drum machines and muffins Superheroes and blood harmonies"I wasn’t sure about the Johnny Domino Podcast, but I gave it a chance, and now I think I love it."
Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
Listen to The Best of This Are Johnny Domino, Vol. 1 on Spotify
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Podcast artwork by Giles Woodward
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It's Second Chance Sunday! Steve and Giles reconsider some previously rejected recordings for the theoretical Best of… compilation tape.
Regular listeners might speculate that this could be a sign that they are running out of material after 30 episodes. We must tell you that this (frighteningly) is not the case.
Featuring:
A supersonic bus journey A young man selling his soul on the rotary More AI nonsense Wordless rhythmic backing vocals Another 60-second challenge Frankie Machine sounding desperateThe Johnny Domino Podcast. Give it a chance.
Listen to The Best of This Are Johnny Domino, Vol. 1 on Spotify
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In this episode the brothers Woodward continue to explore the outer reaches of their youthful recordings and past musical endeavours. Here’s a poem about it:
Indie pop muscles are flexed
A mystery song is uncovered
We shake our own hands and step into the wreck
Meditating the nature of brothers.Steve attempts to erase a song
Nostalgia and posterity
Giles gets the title wrong
Retro podcast ecstasy.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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What does it all mean?
A clunky set of lyrics, found in an out-of-print book.
It didn’t sound that promising as a starting point. But interpretations were made, songs were written, significance found.
But what does it all mean?
Giles and Steve discover more incredible versions of the song they called All Them Trimmings and reach a thrilling conclusion to the whole saga.
Warning: This episode contains discussion of postcards, guitar solos and wine bars.
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Giles and Steve dig once again through their archive to find a more lugubrious selection of past recordings. Along the way, there are more tragic memories of live disasters and four-track recording fun.
Featuring:
The voice of Jim Steve’s Down nightmare Scotsman admits song theft The legendary Xylophone Man of Nottingham town A new Engagement Opportunity?Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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Who would have thought it possible?
That a random set of lyrics, found by a pair of young music nerds in a “how to be a rock star” book would eventually spark a middle-aged creative renaissance.
And that this in turn would lead to the establishment of a post-apocalyptic cult that would ultimately save the world?
Some of the above is true.
In this episode, Giles and Steve listen to more versions of the song we’re calling ”All Them Trimmings” and have a jolly good time doing it.
Featuring their own interpretation, alongside valid contributions from MJ Hibbett and Frankie Machine.
It’s not too late to record your own version!
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Steve and Giles dig into more dusty old recordings and rediscover their version of the American Dream. Has any of that youthfully romantic vision of the good ol' US of A survived into their cynical middle age? We'll have to see.
Including:
The meaning of the words “Yeehaa Mi Duck!” Meet Grin, the myopic Native-American face painter Introducing Billy, Biff and Scooter How Steve discovered new vistasRelated video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
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Back in the olden days, brothers Giles and Steve took inspiration and knowledge from a sacred text. That text was the (now out of print) book “Rock Talk” by Julian Colbeck. Within its hallowed pages were the lyrics to a song with no title, a song they could only imagine.
Until now.
In this episode the Domino boys listen to a selection of newly recorded versions of that very song! Will they they push it too far? Or throw it all away?
Or could they discover new levels of poignancy and truth in the lyrics, with the help of their talented friends?
[Verse]
Searching for time that just is not there.
Does it always have to take this long?
You said don’t push it too far, just let it fade away.
But I felt I had to do something before we threw it all away.
[Chorus]
Just a dash of creativity that's all it needed.
Creativity
with all of them trimmings that come with love.
[Verse]
So take heed,
before you jump that gun
settle your conscience.
Can't you see what I see?
Girl, are you blind
to the ways of the lovin' man?
You need. . .
[Repeat Chorus]
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Visit I Am Wilbraham on Bandcamp
Follow Erstwhile Friend on Instagram
Listen to Marc Elston on Bandcamp
Visit Motorcade One
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The brothers Domino provide you with more entertaining whiffle about creativity and the joys of making stuff up. This episode includes:
Exciting news about Volume 1 of The Best of TAJD! Skinny white boys and the prehistory of creativity A dramatic reenactment of a key moment from the history of the band What exactly is a degausser?Also, a call to get involved in the challenge to write and record a song around the mythical lyrics from our sacred text, the book Rock Talk by Julian Colbeck, presented herewith:
[Verse]
Searching for time that just is not there.
Does it always have to take this long?
You said don’t push it too far, just let it fade away.
But I felt I had to do something before we threw it all away.[Chorus]
Just a dash of creativity that's all it needed.
Creativity
with all of them trimmings that come with love.[Verse]
So take heed,
before you jump that gun
settle your conscience.
Can't you see what I see?
Girl, are you blind
to the ways of the lovin' man?
You need. . .[Repeat Chorus]
Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
Def Jef Droppin Rhymes On Drums
Read Oonna The Jolly Cavewoman
Ferlin Husky Draggin The River
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It’s a Cover Versions Special!
Good lord, what is happening? Can you believe your eyes? It’s quite literally a special episode where we talk about cover versions! This is madness!
But not the band Madness.
Why do we do cover versions? Are they ever better than the original? What band did the best cover versions? What would be a wise song to cover now? All of these questions and more may be ignored as we listen to a bunch of cover versions that we recorded. Songs originally made famous by artists including Neil Diamond, The Ramones and Bryan Adams.
This episode also contains what we call an Engagement Opportunity. Which you could ignore if you like, but quite honestly it’ll make you a more interesting person if you take part.
Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
Your listening experience will be enhanced by hearing, in full, the original versions of the songs featured in the show, which you can find in your favourite record shop or online platform.
The Out To Lunch song lyrics are:
Searching for time that just is not there.
Does it always have to take this long?
You said don’t push it too far, just let it fade away.
But I felt I had to do something before we threw it all away.Chorus
Just a dash of creativity that's all it needed.
Creativity
with all of them trimmings that come with love.So take heed,
before you jump that gun
settle your conscience.
Can't you see what I see?
Girl, are you blind
to the ways of the lovin' man?
You need. . .(Repeat Chorus)
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It’s a Space and Sci-Fi special!
Brothers Steve and Giles embark on a journey to the furthest reaches of their musical galaxy and discuss three songs from the Johnny Domino back catalogue with a vaguely Spacey theme, just for a bit of fun.
Unfortunately, Giles is most definitely wearing his "grumpy pants", which as you will hear threatens to endanger the entire mission. Will brotherly banter and music save the day? You'll have to listen and find out!
Conflicts which may or may not be resolved in this episode include:
Plan 9 v Magnolia Celestial v Abrasive Ghastly v Eclectic Oasis v Wham Wilma vs ArdalaRelated video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
A clip from Plan 9 From Outer Space
Close the window and move the TV before watching this clip from Magnolia with Steve
Remembering Moist
The epic Buck Rogers futuristic disco scene
There's a Moon in The Sky Called the Moon by The B-52s LIVE with Talking Heads
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In this jam-packed episode, there's a new submission to The Eternal Halls of The Four Track Gods, which prompts unexpected images and reminiscences for brothers Giles and Steve. As well as this, the voice of Jim makes a welcome return!
And of course, there's more discussion of obscure musical directions than you can shake a stick at.
Come one and all and worship at our church of Lo-Fi!
Including, amongst other things…
Jools joins in A girl singing in a basement Carry On Up The Tascam The Erewash bluesRelated video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
The majesty of rock with Liam and John
Loop (without Jools) live in 1990
The Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron soundtrack by Victor Banana / Tim Hensley
Carry On Up The Khyber trailer
The Rentaghost theme song
The Highway Patrol by Red Simpson
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More musical memories of the 1990s record-o-sphere. Brothers Giles and Steve plough into the tape mountain once again and pull out three choice recordings from their past. This week the songs prompt a rambling conversation on a range of themes, including:
Intense young men Digging The B-52s A flame-haired barbarian The robot invasion of a West Midlands market town Dissociation through video game addiction Learning about being in a band with the BBCRelated video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog
The B-52s performing Whammy Kiss (a key text)
Trailer for the 1985 film Red Sonja
Banjo Kazooie Mumbo’s Mountain walkthrough
Playlist of the entire BBC Rock School series
Lefty Frizzell performs Saginaw MichiganVisit the Johnny Domino website
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