This Are Johnny Domino

Steve and Giles are trying out the concept of "Jazz Podcasting''. Not in the "making a podcast about jazz" way, but in the "improvising on a theme" way.It all works out swimmingly and we have a lovely time.Motifs and licks include: Pale boys in a dark room Steve goes to an Emo gig When Giles left part of his brain in a field A forgotten feature returnsFeaturing music by Marc-o, The Tidmouth Sheds and Johnny Domino.Check out some links on the blog that accompanies the episode here!Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Oh man, they really do ramble on in this one. If you're into listening to two middle-aged men yacking on and on about music you’ve never heard before, then this is the place for you, my friend.Topics include: XTC, rainfall and 4 tracks On the 90s Derby scene x2 Miserable man syndrome Overworking stuff = badOh and there's an idea for a new engagement opportunity.Music by Esteban Obando, Stars On The Water, and Johnny Domino.Links to pretty much all the stuff talked about is, like, here on the blog, dude.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

You might be mistaken in thinking that this podcast could be none more geeky. Well, get ready to be fully nerded out as we embark on what can only be described as a Four Track Cassette special, featuring an actual guest on the podcast!Including music from Esteban Obando, Dusty 4 Track, The Almanacs, and ourselves.Interesting links from the episode have been deposited blithely on the blog here!Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Dear listener, we hope you enjoy this overdue, jam-packed feast of Domino goodness. It's full to the brim with opinionated yammering about the music we love, including Beck, Take That, and many others.Featuring songs by us, Marc-O, and Cable, as well as the usual adverts, poetry, and abuse.Key listening points include… Giles is still a weirdo Funeral folk music Ted Rodgers style lyric analysis Chip shop ordersInteresting links from the episode have been squeezed out onto the blog here!Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

"Well, son, a funny thing about regret is that it’s better to regret something you have done than to regret something you haven’t." - Gibby Haynes (b. 1957)No regrets here as we stumble into the new year with an episode featuring part two of the unfathomable third volume of The Very Best of This Are Johnny Domino, along with much Jesus and the Mary Chain content and a therapeutic song from friend of the show Simon G. Richardson.Interesting links from the episode have been injected into the left buttock of the blog here!Also including… Butthole memories 1987 vibes A heartbreaking "Our Tune" New Music recommendationsVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Domino boys are feeling positively festive after receiving good tidings about their musical efforts!Featuring part one of the - inexplicable - third volume of The Very Best of This Are Johnny Domino. As well as tunes by Cato and Frankie Machine.Also… Pixies! Mary Chain! Christmas!Interesting links from the episode have been delivered by a pixelated eagle onto the blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

The world may feel dark, cold and dystopian, but the Domino boys are back again to spread a little off-kilter joy into your life.Join them as they… Throw off their mental chains Swear unnecessarily Make unreliable reviews of some things Have a bit of a laughIncludes music by The Deskimoes and Dusty 4 Track as well as some stuff wot we made.Please take a look at the links that we have lovingly placed with great care and gentleness on the blog. They have been provided to enhance your listening enjoyment!Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Featuring a scary clown, a sexy Six-Music Dad and critiques of toxic masculinity in lyrics.It’s definitely the sort of thing you’ll like, if you like this sort of thing!Consider, if you will… Reactions to Beefheart! Steve's new music choices! Lowbrow opinions about superheroes! The life of Joel!Includes music by I Am Willbraham, Dr Coca-Cola McDonalds and MJ Hibbett as well as selected juvenilia by us.Related audiovisual material has been teleported unwillingly onto the blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Good times and good vibes with brothers Giles and Steve.Listen in open-mouthed wonder as they… Listen to happy songs about terrible things Fail to win the monthly PRF Tribute Series (again) Experience drummer envy Wonder what Californians have for tea?Featuring music by Boyscout, Hench, and Tricycle Popstar. Plus poetry, reviews, and health updates. What more could you ever want from a wilfully niche music podcast?Related audiovisual material has been abandoned carelessly on the blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Watch out, Giles is definitely 'on one' in today's episode, and poor old Steve does an excellent job of riding this particular train to Domino town!Listen and find out our thoughts on The Fall and Nick Cave, and how Giles has got over his ‘Mr Brightside’ aversion.Featuring tunes by friends of the show Motorcade One and Simon from The Tidmoth Sheds.As well as the usual mix of obscure gubbins from the JD’s back catalogue, recent noodlings, unpopular opinions about music, brotherly banter and poems.Related audiovisual material can be enjoyed on our blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

An intriguing title for an episode, I think you’ll agree.Featuring: Old music and "less old" music Talking about books and movies and stuff Poetry and brotherhoodThe This Are Johnny Domino podcast - bringing the realness.Vote for This Are Johnny Domino as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards (voting closes 8th September 2025)Related audiovisual material can be enjoyed on our blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Giles and Steve discover more tracks from the past, but they don't look back in anger. In fact, some might say that they just roll with it and have a supersonic time.There's an exclusive track from friend of the show Vom Vorton, who has a crush on a drummer. The Electric Sound of Joy ignores Steve's attempt to start a fight, PLUS a brand new Johnny Domino tune!Featuring: Unpopular opinions about music and cinema Tidy minute keeping Vintage Australian drama 4 tracks! Camping! Poetry!This Are Johnny Domino podcast - because maybe it's gonna be the one that saves you.Vote for This Are Johnny Domino as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards (voting closes 8th September 2025)Related audiovisual material can be enjoyed on our blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

What kind of egotistical monsters would make 49 episodes of a podcast that is primarily about their own music?What extreme levels of hubris and arrogance would said poseurs exhibit?Well, Giles and Steve are here to answer those questions and many more in episode forty-nine of This Are Johnny Domino.Featuring: Glastonbury TV Burton on Trent recording studio memories Our fan in Italy speaks Billy Idol monthPlus much, much more!Vote for This Are Johnny Domino as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards (voting closes 8th September 2025)Related audiovisual material can be enjoyed on our blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

In this episode, the Domino boys save money on therapy as they address issues from their musical past, present, and future.Listen in wonder as they… Rediscover the 'better, younger' band from the 90s Derby scene Enjoy a tribute to the Wedding Present Examine the evidence of a quiet Friday night in Evoke the industrial heritage of their localityRelated audiovisual material has been thrown carelessly onto the blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

This week, Steve and Giles are searching out more examples of interpolation and mash-ups from their lo-fi universe. There are sonic contributions from Frankie Machine and Tearzan as well as two more long-lost tunes from the TAJD tape mountain. Sandwiching it all together are all the digressions and brotherly nonsense you could ever need...I warn you now, this episode features, amongst other things: Expert Quonalysis "To all the girls Steve’s loved before" (Pt.1) Gig review(s) Radio(therapy)head Musical Theatre Appreciation SocietyRelated audiovisual material has been lovingly compiled for you on the blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Join Steve and Giles as they spend some quality 'brother time' and appreciate more obscure tunes together.There are inspired musical contributions from George Ajjan and I Am Wilbraham, as well as a ‘Best of TAJD’ candidate and the usual gubbins.Including… Minecraft debasement Interpolation clarification Deodorant melodies Elston beats a hasty one…Related audiovisual material is available for your pleasure on the blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

If you're looking for a lighthearted and obscure music podcast, then episode 45 has it all: music, poetry, movies, anagrams and a special report from the Shiiine On Weekender in Skegness.The brothers Woodward have lots to discuss as they review another tune from the 90s Derby Music scene and a new/old track by Simon G. Richardson. It’s a jam-packed episode of the This Are Johnny Domino podcast that features just one Johnny Domino song. What's going on??Featuring in no particular order: 24-hour middle-aged people Hi Ho Silverheels Bez’s pool party Too many references to Ned’s Atomic DustbinRelated audiovisual material is available for your pleasure on the blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Giles and Steve scratch their heads and wonder aloud about the future of the podcast. Have they reached the bottom of the barrel? What lies ahead for their self-referential and (hopefully) entertaining musical odyssey?Luckily for everyone involved, after a short period of reflection, they decide to carry on with business as usual.Warning: contains health issues talk and potentially offensive material (especially if you were in a Derby band called Scribble during the 1990s).Also includes: PSAs: a PSA Bleeps Predictable music Unity through chips. Was Enos Boss Hogg’s son?Related audiovisual material is, like, on the blog, dude…Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

What to say, what to say…It's another episode… but this one?Well, it’s got a little swagger in its tail. Steve and Giles delve into their juvenilia and pull up a neo-psychedelic gem, then engage in their own engagement opportunity before serving up some musical cuisine from the 90s Derby music scene.It's a pretty crazy ride, are you sure you can handle it?Also includes: New York! Marketing! Clown Man! Jeep boys!Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

This episode of This Are Johnny Domino swings in a surrealistic, experimental way as Steve and Giles explore more aspects of their musical past, present and future.There are atmospheric vibes from the "miserable" album and a rough-hewn demo inspired by a bunch of fleshy muppets. As well as that, Dr Mark Hibbert and family provide their musings on our shared emotional reality and lived experience……to the sound of a relentlessly bouncing ball...Also featuring: Eraserhead hairstyle! Vibraphone mashup! Engagement opportunities! Book recommendations!Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

C’mon pilgrim, you know we love you!Giles and Steve are back with another episode full of joy and tears, They’ve got lots to talk about in this one! Including the legendary "joke" band Twat’s Garden and 90’s gig partner Misterlee. Will they choose a song for their Best Of compilation? Have they broken the podcast?  You'll have to listen to find out.Featuring: Going for the marketing dollar Synth tips Manly voices Boingy songs Dick and his lovely body Brotherly loveRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Do you want a step-by-step guide on how to write a sure-fire indie dancefloor filler?A bona-fide hit? A tune that captures the zeitgeist?Look elsewhere, my friend. Here at the This Are Johnny Domino podcast we pride ourselves on delivering the finest brotherly ramblings and lo-fi arsing about. But for information on how to write and record a "hit", maybe try doing the opposite of what we did. But y’know, success can come in many forms, so why not come along for the ride?Including: Fear and Loathing in Great Yarmouth The big JC returns! The weirdest backing vocal ever Christmas quiz! Spotify WrappedRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Another “engagement opportunity” is fulfilled as Giles' frankly ridiculous lyrics get knocked into shape and the Wollaton Hacienda story reaches an emotional conclusion.You'll also find out our least favourite word, hear a holiday camp story, and discover a scheme to decrease the number of arseholes.Also: Derby Krautrock shocker! Nerdy Gig Review! Bullseye!Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

"Punk is not really a style of music. It was more a state of mind" - Mike WattSteve 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.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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.Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 ParkOn a SaturdayI was surrounded by meatheads of all kinds.Very few peopleWere dancing to the90s house music at 4.30.The sort of people that I toleratedBut didn’t get on withWere abound.I still felt the same wayAbout them at five decades as at two.So I had to do something to relaxI went to the toiletAnd as I circulated backVia a small marqueeFull of despicable people.I was ambushed byTwo short middle-aged womenWho I vaguely recognisedBut could not place.So I had to do something to relaxThey recognised meAnd were pleased to see meAfter a finitude of secondsI recognised them as neighbours.We talked of childrenAnd life on our streetAnd they guessed my jobAfter one or two guesses.It was a friendly exchangeWith a tinge of sexual tensionI bid them goodbyeAnd danced away.But then I met them laterAnd it went less well.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blog

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 BandcampRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogListen to The Best of This Are Johnny Domino, Vol. 1 on SpotifyVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogListen to The Best of This Are Johnny Domino, Vol. 1 on SpotifyVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

…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 blogListen to The Best of This Are Johnny Domino, Vol. 1 on SpotifyVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 SpotifyRelated audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 flexedA mystery song is uncoveredWe shake our own hands and step into the wreckMeditating the nature of brothers.Steve attempts to erase a songNostalgia and posterityGiles gets the title wrongRetro podcast ecstasy.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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.Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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!Related audiovisual material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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.Creativitywith all of them trimmings that come with love.[Verse]So take heed,before you jump that gunsettle your conscience.Can't you see what I see?Girl, are you blindto the ways of the lovin' man?You need. . .[Repeat Chorus]Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogVisit I Am Wilbraham on BandcampFollow Erstwhile Friend on InstagramListen to Marc Elston on BandcampVisit Motorcade OneVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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.Creativitywith all of them trimmings that come with love.[Verse]So take heed,before you jump that gunsettle your conscience.Can't you see what I see?Girl, are you blindto the ways of the lovin' man?You need. . .[Repeat Chorus]Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogDef Jef Droppin Rhymes On DrumsRead Oonna The Jolly CavewomanFerlin Husky Draggin The RiverVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogYour 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.ChorusJust a dash of creativity that's all it needed.Creativitywith all of them trimmings that come with love.So take heed,before you jump that gunsettle your conscience.Can't you see what I see?Girl, are you blindto the ways of the lovin' man?You need. . .(Repeat Chorus)Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogA clip from Plan 9 From Outer Space Close the window and move the TV before watching this clip from Magnolia with SteveRemembering MoistThe epic Buck Rogers futuristic disco sceneThere's a Moon in The Sky Called the Moon by The B-52s LIVE with Talking HeadsVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogThe majesty of rock with Liam and JohnLoop (without Jools) live in 1990The Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron soundtrack by Victor Banana / Tim HensleyCarry On Up The Khyber trailerThe Rentaghost theme songThe Highway Patrol by Red SimpsonVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

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 blogThe B-52s performing Whammy Kiss (a key text)Trailer for the 1985 film Red SonjaBanjo Kazooie Mumbo’s Mountain walkthroughPlaylist of the entire BBC Rock School seriesLefty Frizzell performs Saginaw MichiganVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

In this very special episode of the podcast Steve and Giles take a look back on the tracks chosen in the past 17 episodes to create a purely theoretical (for the moment) "Best of…" compilation tape!Hear the JD creative process in action as they formulate the ultimate track sequence and consider some alternative takes. There's laughter and tears along the way as the brothers discuss musical near-misses and regrettable artistic choices as well as the odd thing that went quite well.Warning: this episode may contain hubris.Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogWatch an awesome performance by Neutral Milk Hotel hereWatch Gomez steal our Mercury Music prize hereVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Let's just make one thing clear, this is NOT a Christmas episode of the "This Are Johnny Domino" podcast! Even so, the boys do seem a little giddy with the joys of the season at times… and it does feature a Christmas song.The episode also includes: The usual 90s lo-fi wonderment Jesus on a yacht Steve’s school-day memories A very messy endingRelated video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogBuy a codpiece hereListen to "Kung Fu Santa With A Christmas Punchbag" on Spotify or the Artists Against Success BandcampWatch a clip from the film "Pop Pirates"Listen to Giles’ "LET'S GO!" playlist on Spotify Visit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Dreams appear to be a bit of a recurring theme in this episode, as Giles and Stephen dredge up another selection of recordings from the unconscious realms of their youth. There are anecdotes galore as they… Rediscover the "right-wing McCarthy bongo" song Recollect their "proto-Riot Grrrl" phase Relive an unfortunate Stereolab support slot Completely fail to make a decisionLet us know which one of these songs (if any) should go on the purely theoretical mixtape - leave a comment on the blog, Instagram or Facebook.Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogWatch Propaganda perform Dream Within A Dream in 1985 (It turns out that it’s based on a poem by Edgar Allen Poe!)Watch the video for Boudicaaa by MemorialsVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

The brothers Woodward take more time out to craft another slice of Lo-Fi glory. Firstly there's a new candidate for The Eternal Hall of the Four Track Gods. Will it have what it takes to achieve immortality (and win a t-shirt)?Then Steve and Giles put together a "head to head" of quirky nonsense from their back catalogue. To be honest, both selections contain "questionable" lyrical sentiments, but will their musical charms be enough to earn them a spot on the "Best of…" compilation tape? We’ll have to see…Key features of this episode include: Pugwall riot "Sampling" Toxic lyrics. A Flute presetListen to the first new Johnny Domino song in almost 20 years. The Artists Against Success compilation "All Goals Achieved" is available on Bandcamp and Spotify.Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogListen to the music of Lardpony and Vom VortonThe Pugwall themeThe Breeders on Snub TV playing When I Was a Painter and IrisKim Deal smacks Kurt Ralske in the video for Special One by Ultra Vivid Scene All-4-One's I SwearIan Mackaye interviewed by Logan KellyVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Hello,I’m a podcast episode and I’m here to tell you that I am as entertaining as the preceding episodes of This Are Johnny Domino - if not more so!In all honesty, I feel that I have the punchy dynamism and vitality that makes me stand out from the rest of the pack… Giles and Stephen certainly had a great time filling me with the usual good-humoured banter and rambling conversation about music that you’ve never heard.Will you agree with them about which song should make it onto the "Best of…" compilation?Other features you’re sure to enjoy about me are: Lonesome mods and sex robots Big Jim speaks and Elston tweaks 80s teens and motorway dreamsKind Regards,Episode 14Listen to the first new Johnny Domino song in almost 20 years. The Artists Against Success compilation "All Goals Achieved" is available on Bandcamp and Spotify.Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogHave a Fantastic Day watching Haircut 100Watch and marvel at the original trailer for the film Rivers EdgeVisit the Johnny Domino websiteConnect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

"It's Episode 13, so surely this is a good time to ‘mess with the format’", say Steve and Giles."Maybe, maybe not," says the rest of the world."Listen with your ears and make up your own mind" replied the visionary podcasters. "It's a work in progress.""Climb out of that belly button", yelled the rest of the world.This one includes: Juvenile jazz-funk envy Alt-Country aversion therapy Psychedelic bath time-travel The return of the Ween sectionListen to the first new Johnny Domino song in almost 20 years. The Artists Against Success compilation "All Goals Achieved" is available on Bandcamp and Spotify.Listen to Uncle Sham.Watch Uncle Tupelo perform live on cable TV in 1989.Watch Ken singing to Barbie.Watch the Rumpled Romeo himself performing the hell out of "Rocking Chair" on the Kenny Everett Show in 1979.Connect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramPodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

This week Steve and Giles are joined by their old friend, vocalist, driver and muse, Dick. Listen as they peer through the mists of time, reassess old songs and share memories of their misspent youth.A full episode transcript is available at Musixmatch.This one includes: Buttholes on the bus to Sandiacre Manipulating the Young Americans Land Rover travel sickness simulation Visions of Heaven and HellListen to the first new Johnny Domino song in almost 20 years. The Artists Against Success compilation "All Goals Achieved" is available on Bandcamp and Spotify.Related video material is available on the This Are Johnny Domino blogWatch Hurdy Gurdy Man by the Butthole Surfers from the album "Piouhgd".Watch this awesome performance by Jonathan Richman of one of the songs from the "I, Jonathan" album!Connect with Johnny Domino on Facebook and InstagramVisit the Johnny Domino websitePodcast artwork by Giles WoodwardEdited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com