Informative
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 and critics whose work has influenced other writers and critics with respect to writing style and personality— more so than writers who sought to uncover objective truth (and those writers are still seeking, the ones still alive anyhow). A must-listen for aspiring musicologists and music journalists.
Kevin A. Jones via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/20/19
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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
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
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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