EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 3M
Episode 68 - Live show with Matthew Crosby - Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense
from “THIS Album…” with William Hann · host William Hann
Fancy a chaotic Talking Heads podcast? Well watch out, you might get what you're after...Welcome to the "THIS Album..." Podcast LIVE in West Hampstead, where everything goes slightly (very) off the rails. With comedian Matthew Crosby we dive headfirst into comedy, music, and pure on-stage chaos.In this episode:The unexpected no-show of comedian Jacob Hawley (and the crowd’s brutal reaction 👀)Using AI (yes, really) to save a live comedy showAudience interaction, improv bits, and stand-up chaosA hilarious deep dive into Stop Making Sense by Talking HeadsWhy this iconic concert film still blows minds decades laterThe legendary “big suit” explainedMusic, nostalgia, and finding your “tribe” through bandsEmotional moments about live music, gigs, and why they matter🎶 We also talk about:David Byrne’s genius performance styleThe influence of Nirvana, Bikini Kill, and 90s music cultureGrowing up with music as rebellionWhy This Must Be the Place might be the greatest live moment everExpectStand-up comedyCrowd workMusic nerd debatesTotal unpredictabilityIf you love comedy podcasts, live shows, music deep dives, or Talking Heads, this episode is for you.What’s your favorite moment from Stop Making Sense?Like, Subscribe & Share for more live podcast chaos and music comedy!
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Fancy a chaotic Talking Heads podcast? Well watch out, you might get what you're after...Welcome to the "THIS Album..." Podcast LIVE in West Hampstead, where everything goes slightly (very) off the rails. With comedian Matthew Crosby we dive headfirst into comedy, music, and pure on-stage chaos.In this episode:The unexpected no-show of comedian Jacob Hawley (and the crowd’s brutal reaction 👀)Using AI (yes, really) to save a live comedy showAudience interaction, improv bits, and stand-up chaosA hilarious deep dive into Stop Making Sense by Talking HeadsWhy this iconic concert film still blows minds decades laterThe legendary “big suit” explainedMusic, nostalgia, and finding your “tribe” through bandsEmotional moments about live music, gigs, and why they matter🎶 We also talk about:David Byrne’s genius performance styleThe influence of Nirvana, Bikini Kill, and 90s music cultureGrowing up with music as rebellionWhy This Must Be the Place might be the greatest live moment everExpectStand-up comedyCrowd workMusic nerd debatesTotal unpredictabilityIf you love comedy podcasts, live shows, music deep dives, or Talking Heads, this episode is for you.What’s your favorite moment from Stop Making Sense?Like, Subscribe & Share for more live podcast chaos and music comedy!
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