Radiohead Heads Radio
A fan podcast dedicated entirely to Radiohead, celebrating the band's music, history, and impact. The hosts, Kristina Hoffman and Sime Viduka, bring humor and enthusiasm to discussions of one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Each episode explores the group's albums, songs, and legacy from a fan perspective.
Episodes
Episode 86 – The Eraser
Hard to believe but it’s been 20 years since the release of Thom Yorke’s debut solo record, The Eraser! We chat about its legacy, where we were and how we felt when we first heard it, and how it was made/pulled from Thom’s anxious mind. Also, we have a hefty news pile filled with items like Hamlet Hail to Thief moving to London, the mysterious cancellation of the Motion Picture House in Chicago, E
Episode 85 – Obrigado
Open your ears and heart, Ed’s second solo album, Blue Morpho, is finally here! We discuss how different it is from his first record, Earth, and all of the most unexpected and beautiful moments. Also, we watched the accompanying short film and talk about Ed’s serene walk through a Welsh forest. The newspile has plenty of goodies, including a brief interview with Thom and Stanley about their Veneti
Episode 84 – Follow Me Around
The day has finally arrived: the Kid A Mnesia Exhibition is now IRL. We experienced the Motion Picture House right here in Brooklyn NY with our immersive theater expert and friend of the show, Andrew Lazarow. Find out what it was like to step into the artwork and demonic vibes of Kid A and Amnesiac. Is it worth buying a ticket? Should you be sober when you go? Will you cry? Join us on the journey
Episode 83 – Blue Morpho
Our predictions have come true: Ed is finally releasing his second solo album, Blue Morpho! We chat about the lush lead single and the multitude of interesting interviews he’s given thus far. We also watched the fantastic feature length concert film, Thom Yorke at (not inside) the Sydney Opera House. Plus, we discuss the Motion Picture House --the upcoming tour of the KID A MNESIA exhibition IRL--
Episode 82 – Myxomatosis
It’s our first episode of 2026 and we're starting the year off right by seeing the premier all-female Radiohead cover band, Labiahead. We saw them perform live and have plenty to say about their raucous and entertaining performance. We’ve also got a giant mixed up pile of news to get through including how Radiohead pulled off their recent tour technically, Thom guesting on Flea’s very first solo r
Episode 81 – Sit Down. Stand Up.
2025 has come to an end and so has Radiohead’s tour through Europe and the UK. We recap the highlights and decide which setlists were our favorites (not an easy task). Was the tour a success? Will they play again? Who got in the most steps on stage? Also, we dig through the newspile and chat about the return of Nigel’s From the Basement live music series, a new/old video of Backdrifts, a charming
Episode 80 – In Limbo
Radiohead has begun their first tour in 7 years but we want to talk about something that happened BEFORE it even started. They did their only pre-tour interview with the Times and there is A LOT to discuss. Why has it taken so long for them to get back on the road? Which song did Ed valiantly protect during the OK Computer sessions? Will Thom play in Israel again? Also, some interesting tidbits i
Episode 79 – One Battle After Another
Jonny’s got a brand new score! We saw PT Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, and we have plenty to talk about. We discuss our favorite scenes and tracks and how it ranks amongst Jonny’s other film scores. Beware: many spoilers ahead! We talk more about Radiohead’s upcoming tour and create a deeply chaotic, dream setlist that you will either love or hate. Also, we chat about Radiohead’s
Episode 78 – Backdrifts
It’s really happening! Radiohead has announced a fall/winter tour in the UK and Europe! We look at what we can expect from this short residency tour and the complicated feelings we have surrounding it. Will they bring back Clive? Will there be new songs? How many instruments will Jonny play? In turn, we talk in depth about their recent surprise release, Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009
Episode 77 – Let Down
Since we can’t make our way to Oxford for Thom and Stan’s art exhibition, we found the next best thing: an “immersive” exhibit presented by Rolling Stone magazine about rock n roll culture throughout the decades. Luckily Radiohead is featured extensively but was it worth it? What did we learn and did it take us on a journey? How does it compare to the Kid Amnesiac Digital Exhibition? We try to ans
Episode 76 – Tall Tales
Tall Tales is out and we’ve got tons to say about it! We go track by track and discuss our early thoughts. Where does this fall amongst Thom’s solo work? How did Thom and Mark Pritchard work remotely to create such a fascinating electronic-ish album? Which songs are highlights and which song is so divisive that we both have very differing opinions on it? We also got to see the accompanying film on
Episode 75 – Talk Show Host
In our continuing anniversary coverage of The Bends, we speak with Randee Dawn, a journalist and author who 30 years ago spent several days with Radiohead on the road right after they released their sophomore album. She regales us with stories of what they were like back then, before they became the critical darlings they are today. Are they really nice boys? Who is the dad of the group? What was
Episode 74 – The Bends
Thirty years ago Radiohead, desperate and anxious to shed their one-hit wonder label, dropped their second album, the Bends. What is its legacy? What creative seeds were planted? Just how drunk was Thom when they recorded Planet Telex? We explore these questions and more as we delve into what makes the Bends so unique and what people were saying then and now about their sophomore record. We also d
Episode 73 – Attenzione!
It’s the holiday season and we have a special gift from a mysterious internet elf: OK Outtakes, a collection of even more unheard songs and snippets from the OK Computer recording sessions. There are brand new songs, curious versions of old favorites, plus the boys having a laugh! As always, we dig through the newspile and discuss an extortionately priced edition of Colin’s photo book, a lengthy a
Episode 72 – Back in the Game
Thom has finished his solo jaunt across Oceania and Eastern Asia and naturally, we have tons to talk about. Which songs stood out and which old songs did he breathe new life into? We review the tour stats and our favorite highlights of his “new kind of solo show”. Also, the newspile is dense with items like an interesting interview with the “director” of the Nosferatu Amnesiac/Kid A sync, a spook
Episode 71 – Codex
W.A.S.T.E. got their act together and finally sent us Colin’s fantastic photography book, How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead. Join us as we journey through Radiohead’s history via Colin’s photos and essays, from their meager beginnings in Oxfordshire to the grandiosity of playing the Smoothie King arena and so many great tidbits about what it means to be in the greatest band on the planet.
Episode 70 – Horror Vacui
’Tis the season, spooky season that is! We were very fortunate to attend a screening of the silent horror classic Nosferatu devilishly synced with the two most chilling Radiohead albums, Kid A and Amnesiac. What horrors do the albums unleash when paired with the ungodly sights of Count Orlok himself? Which songs pair the best with the vampiric frights and which left us perplexed? Also, the newspil
Episode 69 – Instant Psalm
It’s here, the Smile’s third record (and second of this year), Cutouts! We digest every song and reveal our initial thoughts. Which songs are our favorites and what surprised us the most? Is this the Smile’s swan song or do they have more up their sleeves? Also, we chat about our excursion to a hole-in-the-wall electronics repair shop where we listened to part of the album on an old boombox. As al
Episode 68 – Zero Sum
Surprise surprise, The Smile just announced they are releasing ANOTHER album! We chat about the puzzling tracklist reveal, the new singles, and the tech-heavy music videos. Also, we continue our conversation from the last episode and work through our mixed emotions regarding this release. As always, the newspile is filled to the brim with stories about Thom’s upcoming mysterious solo tour, Jonny’s
Episode 67 – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT JONNY
There has rightly been lots of fervor online about Jonny recently playing two shows in Tel Aviv so we knew we had to dedicate a whole episode to it. We discuss Jonny’s official, muddled response, and Thom’s bonkers statement from 2017. We also delve into Jonny and Radiohead’s history with Israel. What happens when members of a band who have been overtly political throughout their career decide to
Episode 66 – Knife Edge
Thom just released his fantastic score for the Italian film Confidenza and we dive into the earthy and sometimes spooky songs! We discuss how different and at times similar it is to Thom’s first film score Suspiria and what the music possibly reveals about the film’s mysterious plot. Also, the newspile is filled with all sorts of goodies including Ed inviting Phil to play on his upcoming album, Co
Episode 65 – Don’t Get Me Started
The Smile just finished the first leg of their European tour and as always there is plenty to talk about. Rocking new songs, Thom getting cranky with chatty crowds, and a fantastic one-off performance with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Also, we discuss the Smile’s eclectic playlists for BBC Radio 6 Music, an interesting interview with Noah Yorke’s “industrial” music duo Hex Girlfriend, Jonny’
Episode 64 – Teleharmonic
Now that we’ve marinated fully in THE Smile’s Wall of Eyes’s psychedelic juices and read ALL of the reviews, we have lots to chat about. Which songs have we grown to love, how is Tom Skinner different than Phil, and as always, what is Thom singing about? Plus, we listened to the whole Q&A the Smile did in London and there are so many great moments to talk about. We also rummage through the ne
Episode 63 – Friend of a Friend
It’s 2024, the year of the Smile! We had the pleasure of attending the Wall of Eyes On Film cinematic experience. We share our thoughts on hearing the record for the first time in surround sound, seeing some intriguing behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the record, and the delightful music video for Friend of a Friend (SPOILERS: 1:42:25 - 1:47:05) . Also, we dig through the newspile and
Episode 62 – Wall of Eyes
Fall is here and so is a GIANT newspile. The biggest piece of news is, of course, the announcement of the Smile’s second album, Wall of Eyes. We discuss the tracklist and which songs we’re most excited about. We also chat about the self-titled single and intriguing music video directed by Thom and Jonny’s old pal PT Anderson. In addition, the newspile is filled with items like Radiohead holiday me
Episode 61 – High and Dry
Summer vacay is over and it’s time to get back to it. We pore over a fantastic interview Thom gave for an upcoming book all about singing. He reveals his pre-show preparations, his favorite singers, and the one time he got so high he forgot the words to arguably the simplest song in their catalog. Also, Sime went all the way to the UK to see Thom and Stanley’s art in person! As always the newspile
Episode 60 – Bending Hectic
Summer’s here and the time is right for some outdoor music. We saw the Smile at a tennis court in Queens and we brought along our friend and confirmed millennial, Eddie Hernandez. Together we geek out on the Smile’s tight set and which moments truly blew us away. Also, we chat about what rockstar stuff Colin is up to, a new pop song that suspiciously sounds like Radiohead, Phil’s reinterpretation
Episode 59 – 2+2=5
Twenty years ago Radiohead released their lengthy fifth album and we want to celebrate it in all its chaotic glory! We reminisce about Hail to the Thief’s release in 2003 and how its themes resonante still today. Plus we compare Thom’s alternate playlist to the official release. We also discuss at length Jarak Qaribak, Jonny Greenwood’s fantastic collab with Dudu Tassa. As always the newspile is e
Episode 58 – Packt Like Sardines In A Crushd Tin Box
We’ve got a jam-packed new episode with a newspile that is huge and all over the place. We chat about Radiohead’s music showing up yet again in all movies, trailers, and tv shows (YELLOWJACKET SPOILERS at 5:40-12:00), Ed’s recent recording updates, a couple more pleasant interviews with Phil, some new and unlikely collabs with musicians AND food, and Thom’s son Noah addressing being a nepo baby. A
Episode 57 – Strange Dance
It’s time to discuss our favorite gentleman drummer, Phil Selway. His new album, Strange Dance, has arrived and we give our thoughts on it. Did we like it? How does it compare to his other albums? Is he singing about a breakup? Plus, we chat about Phil’s many interviews where he talks about his first instrument, why Meeting People is Easy isn’t accurate, and the review that still hurts so many yea
Episode 56 – Present Tense
So much is going on with the Radiohead lads that we had to do a full-on newspile episode! We talk about Phil’s two connected music videos from his forthcoming solo album, plus his many fascinating interviews. We also cover the news about the Smile’s upcoming North American tour, their Tiny Desk and KEXP performances, and their clothing choices. In addition, we discuss the amazing Mario 64 renditio
Episode 55 – Read the Room
It may be a new year but we’re not done with 2022! We recap the Smile’s North American tour and go over more new songs, highlights, and some strange moments. We also talk about our favorite music from the year that isn’t the Smile and our predictions for 2023. Plus, we dig through the ole newspile and discuss Colin playing bass for Nick Cave, Thom’s new, moody Sonos mix, and Radiohead’s music show
Episode 54 – the Opposite
The Smile’s North American tour is finally happening and we were lucky enough to nab tickets! We divided and conquered two different nights, so in this episode we compare our concert experiences with each other. Who got to hear more songs? Who was feet away from Thom, Jonny, and Tom? Who almost witnessed a bro fight? We go through both of the setlists, discuss the highlights and breakdowns, and re
Episode 53 – Pana-vision
Halloween is upon us, so we decided to try out a spooky movie sync: the 2018 eerie sci-fi thriller Annihilation and the Smile’s debut album. The results were uncanny and sometimes astonishing! We also sift through the ole news pile and chat about Radiohead on Pitchfork’s latest Best of the 90s lists, Ed’s awkward post about Queen Elizabeth, Thom’s moody new Sonos mix, and an exceptional Creep cove
Episode 52 – People on Balconies
It’s summertime so you know what that means...more the Smile! We discuss their European tour and the many new and exciting songs they debuted. We also chat about Ed’s fantastic interview with Shaun Keaveny where he talks about his role in Radiohead, his first dream festival line-up and Radiohead’s uncertain future. Are they done? Will they announce their retirement or go quietly into the night? Wi
Episode 51 – Fitter Happier
It’s OK Computer’s 25th birthday so it’s time to party like it’s 1997! We eagerly dive into the various retrospectives releases for the occasion, including an illuminating track-by-track breakdown with Nigel for BBC Radio 6 Music, and we finally settle the debate of whether or not OK Computer is a concept album (spoiler: it’s not). We also cover all the latest news about The Smile, including ANOTH
Episode 50 – The Opposite
It has arrived: our 50th episode! Oh, and also The Smile’s debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention. We’re very excited to discuss the record, the intriguing new music videos, the start of their European tour, and why The Smile ISN’T Radiohead. Plus, we chat about Thom and Stanley’s creepy drawings exhibit, Thom’s slightly less anxious Sonos playlist, and what the rest of the Radiohead boys a
Episode 49 – Skrting on the Surface
We’ve dug our way out of the ever-growing news pile to bring you another the-Smile-filled episode. We give our thoughts on the album cover art, tracklist, and the wildly different music videos. Plus, we dissect Thom and Jonny’s amusing interview on the Smartless podcast and Thom’s fantastic semi-acoustic solo show in the Swiss alps. We also jam down to another Jonny Jamboree with award disappointm
Episode 48 – Open the Floodgates
It’s our first episode of 2022 and it is packed with New Year’s goodies! We are pumped after watching The Smile's livestreamed performances in the round. From Thom’s hair to spooky synths to Jonny’s showboating, there is plenty to talk about. Also, we squeeze more out of the Kid A Mnesia reissue with Fear Stalks the Land and the ginormous art book. Plus, we discuss Radiohead donating to another ch
Episode 47 – Hunting Bears
Put on your explorer hats, because we’re finally diving into the mesmerizing and surreal (and free) Kid A Mnesia Exhibition. And we’re not doing it alone, we’re bringing along our gamer friend and returning guest Jay Schmidt! We discuss our initial expectations, our favorite moments, and the history of band-centric video games. Is it a game? Does it make sense? Time will tell!
Episode 46 – Ancient and Modern
The year is almost over, so get ready for an extended Jonny Jamboree! SPOILER ALERT: We watched both of the films that Jonny scored and have a lot to say; from the frenzied and divisive jazz fantasia of Spencer to the moody, evocative string landscape of The Power of the Dog. Plus, we chat about Ed selling his guitar for charity, Thom’s anxious new Sonos playlist, The Smile’s surprise Instagram Li
Episode 45 – True Love Waits
After years of waiting...something came! It’s finally here—the Kid A Mnesia reissue—and we have lots to say about it. We welcome friend of the show and three-peat guest Steve Ward to explore the fever dream that is the third disc and all the moments that made our jaws drop. Also, we discuss the new “video game” footage, a very special vintage Radiohead tv performance, more Jonny Jamboree, and an i
Episode 44 – Climbing Up the Walls
It’s officially spooky season and we’re here with many delicious treats! For our third installment of examining Radiohead music in film and tv, we’re focusing on the spooky, mysterious, and dark moments (spoiler alert: pretty much anytime you hear a Radiohead song in anything). Which tv shows and movies make fine use of Radiohead tunes and which ones land with a dud? Also, we dig through the enorm
Episode 43 – If You Say the Word
The hype train has finally entered the station! We are very excited to talk about the now very real Kid A Mnesia reissue in all its different forms and the astonishing new/old song they released. Plus, we geek out about the newly announced Radiohead video game! We also sift through the ole newspile with Jonny’s upcoming movie scores and his love for chickens, Thom’s eclectic new Sonos playlist, a
Episode 42 – We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings
It’s time for a very special episode of Radiohead Heads Radio! We’re recording in person for the first time in over a year and celebrating Amnesiac’s 20th birthday. With the Kid Amnesiac reissue finally (somewhat) confirmed we speculate about what would make for a solid reissue of those classic albums. We also break down Thom and Jonny’s post-punk sidepiece, the Smile. Lots of bangers with some f
Episode 41 – I Might Be Wrong
Step onboard the hype train and put on your tinfoil hats because things are a-stirring in Radioheadland! We dive real deep into what all these mysterious TikToks could possibly mean: New album? Kid Amnesiac anniversary box set? Or just trolling? The evidence points in many interesting directions. Also, the regular newspile is filled with all sorts of goodies. Ed’s charming chat with Phil “Mad Dog”
Episode 40 – Feral
Rejoice, for it is a new year, and the 10th anniversary of the most mysterious, controversial, and misunderstood Radiohead album! We trudge through the many interesting takes on what makes the King of Limbs great and what makes it...not great? We also take on the ever-growing newspile including some nostalgic auction items, Jonny’s upcoming film scores, and Thom’s eclectic playlists. Plus we play
Episode 39 – Life in a Glasshouse
This incomparable year is finally coming to an end, and we take a wary look back at it as we sift through the ever-growing newspile and talk about our favorite music of 2020. We chat about Thom’s new collab with his old buddies Burial and Four Tet, Jonny's growing collection of awards, Ed’s In Isolation videos, and even more Radiohead covers. And hey, where’s the Kid Amnesiac reissue?! Maybe it'll
Episode 38 – Kid A
We’re back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of everyone’s favorite turn of the millenium masterpiece: Kid A! We scour through countless articles with takes both hot and cold about Radiohead’s fourth record and dive deep into Steven Hyden’s excellent new book, THIS ISN'T HAPPENING: RADIOHEAD'S "KID A" AND THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Along the way we give some recommendations on things to wa
Episode 37 – Long Time Coming
We’ve crawled out of our quarantine holes to bring you the Ed-centric episode you’ve all been waiting for! Ed released his very first solo album, Earth, and we gave it half a dozen spins so we can tell you which songs are summer anthems and which songs are ethereal stoner jams. We also dig through all of Ed’s recent interviews for all the juicy tidbits like how Ed and Thom met and who’s the “band
Episode 36 – Everything In Its Right Place
Our first episode of the year is here and there is much to talk about! Radiohead has opened the doors to their very own Public Library filled to the brim with exciting treasures. We dig through puzzling webcasts of yesteryear, a plethora of fantastic concert videos and tv appearances, wild stories in newsletters from the 90s, and never before seen artwork. We also had a great time vibing with Ed
Episode 35 – A Reminder
It’s the holiday season and we have a special gift for you: a jam-packed episode where we look back at the 2010s and reminisce on all the good times, the bad times, and the meme times. Remember how you felt when you first saw Thom dancing in that bowler hat? Remember listening to King of Limbs for the first time? Remember the excitement to the lead-up of A Moon Shaped Pool? Also, we chat about Ed
Episode 34 – Electioneering
It’s time for our third annual spooooky Halloween episode and we’re digging into the most terrifying of all topics: Radiohead and POLITICS! Join us as we journey to the beginning of Radiohead injecting politics into their songs, figure out when Thom became obsessed with climate change, and try our very best to explain what’s going on with Brexit. Also, we have an alarming amount of news in the eve
Episode 33 – Where Bluebirds Fly
Jukebox musicals are all the rage these days so we wondered what a Radiohead musical would be like. We enlisted the services of our friend and musical wiz Matt Roi Berger to pitch some possible Radiohead Broadway shows and oh boy, does it get intense. Plus, we briefly dive into the history of pop musicals and chat about Anima again, Thom’s possible beefs, his upcoming song for Motherless Brooklyn,
Episode 32 – (Ladies & Gentlemen, Thank You for Coming)
The day has finally come: Thom Yorke’s third solo record, Anima, has arrived. We were fortunate enough to see an IMAX screening of the one-reeler and we’re still in awe! In this episode we chat about the mysterious marketing campaign, the film’s beautiful images and fantastic choreography, and how the stunning album itself made us feel...pretty good! Plus we wade through Thom’s enlightening interv
Episode 31 – How I Made My Millions
All alarms and many surprises, we listened to all 18 hours of the Ok Computer minidiscs and have plenty to discuss! We share our favorite moments, the oddest sounds and the funkiest jams and try to unravel the sticky plot of how this gigantic leak made its way onto the internet. Plus, we chat about Black Mirror’s recent use of Radiohead, Thom (or his smoking doppelgänger) being spotted in NYC and
Episode 30 – the Daily Mail
This is a round up! It’s been about a month since our last episode and there’s so much Radiohead news and happenings that we had to record a whole episode to get through it all. We chat about Ed’s upcoming solo record and his love of birds, Thom’s foray into “classical” music and his great interview with CRACK Magazine (not Cracked), a violent video game trailer inexplicably featuring an intense R
Episode 29 – No Surprises
Radiohead finally joins rock royalty with much reluctance as they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame. We luckily were able to snatch some tickets and watch as the ceremony unfolded for many, many hours. Who was there? What did they wear? Did David Byrne’s speech inspire or confound? We have all those answers plus some behind the scenes tidbits from our mole on the inside. Plus we
Episode 28 – How to Disappear Completely
We're back with our first episode of 2019 and the burning question -- with biopics seemingly everywhere, is a Radiohead one next? We break down what would make the best film, who would play Thom and the boys, and who could possibly direct such a masterpiece? We also wade through the voluminous newspile and chat about Radiohead being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Thom’s infinite t
Episode 27 – Twist
We’re ending the year with a bang and plenty of bangers with Thom Yorke’s solo tour! Listen as we recount the glorious show that Thom, Nigel, and Tarik put on in Brooklyn, plus we test fans at the show with some Radiohead trivia. We also uncover a tidbit about the making of A Moon Shaped Pool, chat about our favorite (non-Radiohead) musical moments of the year, and serve up some juicy predictions
Episode 26 – Suspirium Finale
Get ready: we talk some more Suspiria, but no spoilers this time as we focus more on the “double” album and the handful of gleeful interviews that Thom gave. We also review a couple of well-edited Radiohead film analysis videos. Plus, we saw the incredible tribute band There There again and they did not disappoint! Come for the creeping sadness and stay for Thom’s giddy laughter.
Episode 25 – Burn the Witch
It's time for our second annual spooooky Halloween episode, and this time, we've literally just seen Luca Guadagnino's reimagining of Suspiria scored by our favorite frontman Thom Yorke. Spoiler alerts galore as we are joined by returning guests Claire Buckingham and Steve Ward to discuss baby's first film score, as well as the haunting and disturbing imagery within the film and how it matches up
Episode 24 – There There
We’re back with a super special episode with our guests Sean Atkinson and Colin Mahoney from the NYC Radiohead tribute band, There There! We ask them about their Craigslist origin story, how they became Radiohead Heads, their approach to covering a song, which one was the most difficult to nail, and much more! They also hint at some future shows and ask us which songs WE want to hear. Plus, we cha
Episode 23 – Optimistic
Sadly, Radiohead’s tour has come to an end but we wanna keep the good times rolling with our special guest, Jamela Zarha, who has seen Radiohead live more than we have! She even saw them in Peru! We recap the North American tour and come to somewhat of a consensus on the best setlist of the tour. Plus, we chat about the GA experience, how Radiohead has such incredible longevity, meeting members of
Episode 22 – Lucky
We have a very special and VERY fortunate guest for this episode, our friend and MAJOR Radiohead Head, Stephanie Candelaria. She saw Radiohead all four nights at MSG and we wanted to know all about it: which night was the best? How long did she have to wait in line to be on the rail? HOW DID SHE GET TICKETS FOR ALL FOUR NIGHTS??! She also tells us about how one night was almost ruined by some vomi
Episode 21 – Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
Radiohead has begun their North American tour and we got to see them in concert here in NYC! With our special guest and Sime’s wife, Claire Buckingham, we discuss our favorite moments of the shows, who was there in attendance, the amazing visuals, Thom’s entertaining stage presence, and plenty more. Plus, we saw the amazing Radiohead tribute band There There and we go over their deep cuts set list
Episode 20 – Desert Island Disk
We’re back with an episode filled with hot takes for a hot hot summer! Our special guest Steve Ward joins us to discuss the ever-present debate amongst all Radiohead Heads: which album is better, Kid A or Amnesiac? We answer all sorts of questions in the process: which album is better live, should it have been a double album, and which album is ultimately more influential? Also, quite possibly our
Episode 19 – These Are My Twisted Words
Have you ever listened to a Radiohead song and wondered what the lyrics REALLY mean? Or asked yourself what exactly IS Thom singing? Well in this episode, we venture deep into the land of Thom’s sometimes mysterious, often terrifying lyrics --from Pinocchio to ancient board games to ice pick lobotomies. We also look at the most hilariously misheard lyrics in Radiohead’s discography. Plus, there’s
Episode 18 – Little by Little
Almost every Radiohead song goes through some sort of evolution: some public, some private. We examine those very public song transformations from early acoustic versions with wildly different lyrics, to changing rhythms that audiences still can’t clap to—and one song wins “Most Evolved”. We also sift through the old news pile with Thom’s ever-confusing tweets, more presents from Jonny, and update
Episode 17 – (Nice Dream)
Radiohead is embarking soon on their tour of the Americas so we wanted to figure out what our ideal, dream set lists would be — and oh boy, it’s quite the struggle! Plus, we participate in March Madness by filling out a Radiohead song bracket. To top it off, we have a special guest who regales us with his story of seeing Radiohead in a small club in 1993! There’s plenty in the news pile, too. We t
Episode 16 – The Butcher
Nigel Godrich is considered the sixth member of Radiohead. But who is he exactly? We attempt to answer this question by trying to find EVERY interview he’s done (not many) and anything that has been said about him. In the process we find out his nickname, how he rebelled against his parents, his feelings on autotune, and his blockbuster film debut. We also discuss Jonny’s staggering loss at the Os
Episode 15 – The Trickster
Funny isn’t the first adjective that comes to mind when thinking about Radiohead but in this episode we take a look at the Oxford boys delving into the world of comedy and also what the world of comedy has to say about Radiohead. And don’t worry, we sift through plenty of memes! Plus, we chat about Thom’s voice in a German hexadome, super obvious studies about music, Jonny Greenwood’s potential ap
Episode 14 – Bones
What do Radiohead’s first album and ‘90s mega-blockbuster Jurassic Park have in common? Besides the fact that they were both released in 1993, they apparently sync up! We decided to see for ourselves with our special guest, Jurassic Park aficionado and fellow Radiohead Head Eryck Tait. We try and figure out if this movie sync really works and if it’s worth listening to Pablo Honey three times in a
Episode 13 – The Amazing Sounds of Orgy
Previously we’ve discussed Radiohead’s various solo projects and other bands covering Radiohead, but now the tables have turned! In this episode we wade through the band’s various collaborations with other artists, including Thom’s duets with PJ and Björk, Jonny and Thom forming a Britpop supergroup, and Colin’s strange foray into the fashion world. Then, we delight in all of the songs Radiohead t
Episode 12 – Bloom
It’s the new year so that means we’re starting from the beginning: before Radiohead was Radiohead...or rather, when they were a band of misfits in an elite boys boarding school and called themselves On A Friday. We delve into the history of the Abingdon school, how they all found each other, plus some EXCLUSIVE recordings of a show from 1989 with Thom’s college band Headless Chickens! We also spec
Episode 11 – Dollars & Cents
It’s the holiday season and if you’re wondering what to get the Radiohead Heads in your life, we’ve got you covered! We scour the internet in search of Radiohead crafts and find quite a bounty. From terrifying paintings to devotional candles to absurdly priced vintage Radiohead t-shirts, there truly is something for everyone...as long as they’re a Radiohead fan. Plus, we delight in Thom and Bened
Episode 10 – How Can You Be Sure?
We believe that everyone is a Radiohead fan, they just might not know it yet. So this week we have another special guest: our producer/engineer, Jay Schmidt, who is not a fan of Radiohead...or so he thinks. We try to convince him that Radiohead is indeed the greatest band in the world. Also, we chat about Phil’s night with Ringo and Ed’s guitar from the future!
Episode 9 – The Tourist
Radiohead has played a lot of shows and that means they’ve had a lot of opening acts. This week’s episode is all about the many bands that have gotten us hyped for Radiohead. From singer songwriters to trip hop icons to satirical hip hop duos, we follow the trajectory of the varied span of bands that reflects Radiohead’s evolution as a band. Also, we talk about what’s on our Amazon wish lists and
Episode 8 – We Suck Young Blood
In our spoooooky Halloween episode we explore the murky depths of the art and writing of Radiohead’s resident artist, Stanley Donwood. We discuss the origins of each album cover, his aborted album artwork ideas and our favorite Donwood pieces. Also, we (reluctantly) cover the growing feud between Radiohead and Fox News. Plus, the Oxford boys may be heading to Cleveland!
Episode 7 – Meeting in the Aisle
Here is Episode Seven with Devin, our special guest who regales us with his tale of meeting Thom Yorke at a party. We also discuss festival tips, our true feelings about Hans Zimmer, and a potential Radiohead jukebox musical. Tune in and find out what Thom Yorke smells like. Also visit lastnightonearth.com to purchase Devin Tanchum's spooky novel, Monster Skin.
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