Reviews
“It’s like a less cranky, less reactionary version of the “Word in your Ear” podcast. S’good.”
Joe O’Donnell via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/22/24
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“This was a great podcast. Unfortunately post pandemic it’s gotten away from what made it great—interviews with great writers who told interesting stories. That combined with cohost Mark “Yeah Yeah” Pringle makes it now unlistenable for me.
Cohost Barney Hoskyns is quiet when a guest is talking....”Read full review »
Yankee Doodle 30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“Seems this chaps inability to use the letter t hasn’t impeded his career as a music journalist, perhaps his compuder has autocorrect. Just as well he wasn’t attempting to write about equestrianism.
Doubtless he’ll blame his working class upbringing, possibly bullshid.”
RaphaRamone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/24
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“Brilliant podcast. These guys love music and those who write intelligently about it. They have deep knowledge of their subjects but speak with humility and humor.
Wish the ratings went up to 11 because they deserve it.”
in cale we trust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“The in depth conversations are great,the hosts have lots of knowledge. The one annoyance is that horrid laugh that one of the hosts overdoes. He should listen back to some of the shows.”
Oh,please via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“The best music podcast out there. These guys know their stuff but they know that you like what you like and be damned with the received wisdom rock canon stance. Each episode a guest, often a music writer, joins the discussion- always interesting/thought provoking. Excellent.”
Canice Kenealy via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/13/24
“Wonderful show. Learned a lot as these guys have been at it for years. And unlike so many other Podcasts they aren’t full of themselves and are obviously just having a good time and talking about a subject they love.”
Les Hall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“Experts with amateurs’ enthusiasm. Really good fun”
splinno via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/23
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“Great insights from eclectic guests and hosts. Someone should though give Mark Pringle a Chupa Chup each episode so he talks slower, quieter and less often. It might also quieten down his hideous nervous laugh.”
Grace rox via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/23
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“I’m ashamed to say I only caught on to this podcast about a year ago but I’ve listened to about thirty episodes and just think the whole thing is superb. Just listened to the Robert Greenfield show and thought it the best so far. So informative and a really worthy archive. I don’t understand why...”Read full review »
stumpyarms via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/02/22
“Having spent my teens and early twenties devouring the NME every week I was delighted to discover that one of my favourite writers hosts this superb podcast. It is frequently an absorbing listen and has become my favourite amongst the nine podcasts I currently subscribe to.”
Dining Demon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/22
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“It's like an education on rock through the ages (starting around 1956). Barney, Mark, and Jasper -- and their various FANTASTIC guests-- go into delightful and remarkably erudite discussions about all the stars across popular music who touched or crossed their paths, and ours -- who were...”Read full review »
TinyPriest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/21
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“Love the musical knowledge, the guests and the banter. Can’t abide the smug, 6th form common room, self-satisfied, media-liberal lefty political comments. Can you please start a new podcast and put your political stuff on there? Wonder how successful that would be 🤣”
Ice-DM2-Tablet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/21
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“Top class fellers love it. Appreciate the diversity and the rabbit holes that the various articles inevitably lead me down. Keep up the fine work, maybe consider some closer micing for your recordings. Bring on the shirts. Snearingly awake! DGF”
dgf4am via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/20
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“Pringle and Hoskyns generally know their stuff although their Tobler interview with John Prine was painful. All were ignorant about Country music. Why go there? (Also btw J Prine is now an Americana icon). Smug forays onto politics is wearying. Fine, you don’t like Trump, but don’t assume all...”Read full review »
TeaEye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/20
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“A fine, fine podcast”
thaw lanark via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/20
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“Some interesting subjects and great guests but I just find Barney Hoskins impossible to listen to. Seems like as much an opportunity to show off his encyclopaedic knowledge of music than to showcase his guests.”
winterslow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/20
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“usual excellent pod reduced to blathering on about their support of one the racist fanbases out there was too much”
Stagaz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/19
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“A rarity in music journalism these days, a genuinely eclectic conversation about music across genres and eras. Always entertaining this podcast comes alive when the presenters disagree on a particular artist. That said, a great starting point would be the Abbey Road episode with Mat Snow, a...”Read full review »
johnnycolumbus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/19
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“For anyone that truly loves rock music, RBP is essential listening. The hosts are not only incredibly knowledgeable their range of guests outstanding and their opinions well founded but most importantly their love for music shines through in every episode. RBP has helped rekindled my love for...”Read full review »
steeviec71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/21/19
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“this is the real school of rock, albeit an authoritative and entertaining one; the best antidote against top 40 emptiness and parrot dj’s; plus you get it all for the great discounted price of... zilch! long live these boomers : )”
TV_CR via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
11/20/19
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“They are all vastly informative and entertaining.”
saboros via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/19
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“All topics discussed come from a wide variety of popular music and the hosts are informed in giving their opinions, if not already informed through first-hand experience and/or memory. Sensitive, thought-provoking discourse on the subjective nature of music, culture, and taste. They value writers...”Read full review »
Kevin A. Jones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/19
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“A great podcast that informs, educates and entertains!”
Lou and John via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/19
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“Fabulous podcast presented by a fanatstic and informative duowith the addition of always excellent guests. Long may you continue.”
MCDONDO via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/19
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“Mark Pringle’s infectious enthusiasm and Barney Hoskyns’ droll outlook on a subject they know back to front make it part of my week. And Jasper’s nu-jazz rambles are decent, too.”
johnfuego via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/19
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“A podcast any fan of music should listen to!!”
Wait Asec via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/19
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“I’ve been listening to RBP for the last year, nearly every episode, and love the discussion format of the show, the depth of knowledge of Barney and Mark and the high calibre of guests, many of which are hugely influential to me as a music journalist. Keep up the great work.”
doubtful sounds via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/29/19
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“As a youngster my high point of the week was the arrival of the Melody Maker and the New Musical Express, bringing news and reviews of my favourite bands and artists and piqueing my interest in new ones yet to be discovered. It was a thrilling time, illuminated by scribes the likes of Nick Kent,...”Read full review »
@neilfav via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/19
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“Knowledgeable, insightful conversations from the two main presenters, who’ve obviously spent large swathes of their lives delving into rock ‘n roll culture. Especially enjoyed the podcast with guest David Hepworth, even though I found myself at slight odds with the opinion of Ginger Baker as a...”Read full review »
Robbee9999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/18/19
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“Thoroughly recommended for entertaining and knowledgeable music chat from writers who’ve been there and done it . Great stories from the golden age of music journalism when you could pick up everything you needed to know from the weekly of your choice. Recent episode with Mat Snow on his career...”Read full review »
youngmrgrace via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/01/19
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“A very entertaining listen. Moves along at a good clip but every episode is bursting with anecdotes and opinion. The presenters have a deep love of music and give praise when it's due but can be at their most fun when getting their claws out or reading their colleagues' biting comments.”Read full review »
Xian Jones via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
09/03/19
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“Has slowly turned into a can't miss, note especially the Joy Div episode with Jon Savage, whose book earns the word definitive even though there's not such thing. Hearing all the great JD records again with new ears. TR”Read full review »
triley60 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/19
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“While most music websites are just glorified celebrity fanzines, Barney takes us into a world he loves and knows intimately, and coaxes insight out of his guests.”
mister netdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/19
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“The Joy Division episode - Barney H and Jon Savage shared what might be the most intelligent, honest and open-hearted conversation about the band I've ever heard”Read full review »
Brendan O"Keeffe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/20/19
“All the RBP podcasts I've heard have been lively. But the conversation with Jon Savage about Joy Division was something else. Fascinating history of Manc music scene and enlightening conversation about the brilliant life and troubled legacy of Ian Curtis. Harrowing tale redeemed by humour and...”Read full review »
Mick in Kentish Town via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/19
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“RBP's Hoskyns & Pringle and author Jon Savage have created a podcast about the history and legacy of Joy Division that I found both enlightening and entertaining. Their discussion is not without humor, despite the band's tragic denouement, and Savage brings acute insight to the...”Read full review »
Andy In Brooklyn Heights via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/19
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“... if you get - as you should - that so much of the glory of rock and popular music lies in THOSE STORIES. Rocks Back Pages is a rare cultural treasure, and these podcasts are a rich and truly entertaining addition to this important project. Can't recommend highly enough actually. Oh ... and...”Read full review »
mbayler via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/19
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“A fantastic podcast apart from the appalling False Laughter which seems to happen after every sentence.Its bizarre that after editing or even playing back to themselves that this carries on every show.”
Romsi69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/31/19
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“Mark and Barney are engaging and well-informed hosts. I enjoyed their back-and-forth about the annals of rock’s history, particularly their thoughts on Radiohead. Their distinct opinions provide a balanced take on each artist. Highly recommend for all music fans, past and present.”
wrappedupinmusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/19
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“For any fan of ANY music genre, these guys know their stuff! Wonderful, unheard-before stories and great balance of chit chat. Great for anyone also looking to expand their music taste.”
NathanielOfTheNorth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/19
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“Very much enjoyed the Zep/Mendelssohn one. Nicely done. Good dynamic in the studio. And I was disarmed by Mendelssohn's modesty, which I did not expect. Good work, RBP.”Read full review »
Yeah… nah… No, leave it, yeah! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/18
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“Quite a wonderful discussion about the "glory days" of rock criticism, and how time heals most wounds.”Read full review »
Mark Leviton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/18
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“I have been a Barney Hoskyns fan for a long time, and this podcast just underscores his ability to be both an expert on artists, music and pop culture while being incredibly entertaining. His ability to quilt together various bands, ideas and movements flawlessly together in this audio tapestry...”Read full review »
JKOB72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/18
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“Not only a delightful half hour or so spent on an otherwise dreary tube journey into uni, but as a student it is easy to see that this is a hugely useful academic resource. Fascinating snippets of cultural history delivered with jocularity and aplomb. Keep up the good work, boys!”
Anarchism&archivism via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/18
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“Like the unfortunate tenure of Sam Allardyce this podcast so far has a 100% win rate! It’s hard to tell who is the manager and who is director of football here, but if like me you’re a music lover and music trivia fan, but without the dedication of the true student, then sit back and these two...”Read full review »
Roduez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/18
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“Anyone who is interested in popular music, the history of rock/pop/rap/soul/anything, should check this podcast out. Riveting discussions and interview snippets from an eclectic mix of great artists - episode one went from Queen to Joni Mitchell to the Wu Tang Clan to Bjork to Randy Newman, for...”Read full review »
jakewholikespodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/18
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