Can I Pod With Madness - Kerrang, Metal Hammer and rock in the 1980s

Quite Bulbous- RAW4 Oct 12-25 1988 (PWM44)

We're back with another delve into RAW. The hefty Bon Jovi pullout is examined, but not as much as the video to Bad Medicine. One of KISS’ least loved hits is reappraised, and we draw a link between Ozzy Osbourne and Tim Allen. 
A misconception about Alice Cooper's biggest hit just leads us into further confusion. Meanwhile there's an article about Mr Big that doesn't tell us that much but we can all agree the harmonies are good.
We finally learn Ozzy’s favourite film (some recency bias), but before we can read the rest of the mag, we go off on a few tangents about Sandworms, Star Wars and the early work of M Night Shyamalan. Yes, this is now a whopping three parter!
Also we talk about cats. Like, a lot.
Finally we've got our first GIVEAWAY which is *very* exciting so make sure you listen till the end (or skip through the ep to get to that bit)
Recorded 29th March 2025
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A Very Feminine Heterosexual- RAW4 Oct 12-25 1988 (PWM43)

As promised, here's a look at the Johnny come lately rock mag of the 80s and early 90s, RAW - Rock Action Worldwide (it says here).
American comedian Sam Kinison has a single out and is roping in his rockin’ pals to help out. But who’s the most dateable metal hunk in the video? And is Kinison a threat to The Goonies?
There's some news about a new band who are destined for greatness, and an unfortunate incident with seafood. Possibly. Also Manowar say goodbye to Ross “The Boss” Friedman and hello to Dave “The Death Dealer” Shankle. This is why I was never a metal god, I never had a nickname.
What have Anvil got in common with The Spice Girls? The answer may shock you. 
Also! A DEEP KUTZ that is both smooth and angry! Superman history! Important information about Piranhas! Dry vs wet! 
 
Recorded 16th March 2025

Anything to do with aliens is fine with Dirty - Kerrang 482, February 19 1994 (PWM42)

We're back with another deep dive into K482. We have a look at that televisual classic The Word (which has locked 50 Sepultura fans in a metal cage for no discernable reason). 
There's singlez (from Soundgarden, Primal Scream, Smashing Pumpkins and Corduroy), and posters (celebrating the Big Hitters of grunge. And Tad). The Wildhearts’ health and safety precautions are questioned and we look at a very dubious piece of cover art by a band called... sigh... Genital Deformities. 
The main feature is a look at the new “improved” 90s version of Mötley Crüe, which finds our heroes without Vince Neil, but apparently unable to talk about anything else. 
Similarly free of their best known front man, Marillion are 6 years Fishless, but still doing concept albums. And a film -gulp!
Also: Korrespondents, Klassifieds, and a teaser for the next episode. You've never had it so good!
 
Recorded 8th March 2025
 
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Vince Grungepussy- Kerrang 482, February 19 1994 (PWM41)

Swingin’ on the flippity flop! It's the mid 90s, and we're donning our best flannel, kickin’ it with Ren and Stimpy and checking out Kerrang! To the extreme!
Join us as we try to remember the name of our current favourite song! Confusing Steven Tyler for Jarvis Cocker! The Encarta / Cinemania / Music Central triptych of mid-90s CD-ROM excellence! Rediscovering 90s Britpop second divisioners Cast and accusing them of Guns n’ Roses plagiarism! Punky Fish remembered! Other stuff!
We investigate what makes a good band name, and how there aren’t any.
Aerosmith! The Cult! Gwar! Nine Inch Nails! Redd Kross! And the return of Mother Tongue!
All this and a non anecdote about almost going to the inaugural Phoenix Festival. Make sure you listen to find out how that one turned out!
 
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Recorded on Feb 6th, 2025
 

Saviours Day Is I-cumen In - Kerrang 168, December 1987 (PWM40)

What's a jalopy? What's that awful wailing? Ozzy Osbourne doing Winter Wonderland, that's what, so it must be our fun, festive Christmas episode. 
Cliff's least loved Christmas hit is examined and we struggle to follow the plot of a video for a smooth 80s jam. Also, remember Lemmings? Man that was a good game. 
In the world of Kerrang, we look at the Christmas 1987 edition, which features a ton of stuff we've already talked about on previous episodes. And there's an end of term game which very nearly goes all right. 
The long awaited return of fan favourite features TV KRYMEZ and Have You Seen The Chart leads us to explore the parallel universes of Shaky and Dennis Waterman. Plus all the usual tangents and bullshit. You know the drill by now!
 
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Recorded Friday 13th December 2024
 

Leafbeard - Kerrang 246, July 1989 (PWM39)

Faith No More's Big Jim Martin appears as the Kerrang cover star this week, so we're back in AD 1989. There's a NWOBHM special, because of course there is, and we examine a few forgotten heroes of that bygone age. Or to be more specific, we look at a couple of goofy old promo photos. We check in with our old pals Ice Age who are ROCKING Wisbech Market Square, and The Who's Pete Townshend who's about to unleash his version of The Iron Man. Slash is dictating a letter to the press, we look at some SINGLEZ (Beastie Boys! Nuclear Assault! Soundgarden!), and once again consider King Diamond's face!
 
Sexy cartoons! American state mispronunciation. Even more Bea Arthur! Also the Milli Vanilli/Faith No More collision you never knew happened!
 
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Recorded 16th November 2024.

It's a Blow Up The Outside World After All (PWM38)

We're just gonna carry on as if there's not been a massive gap in our scheduling, and everything's completely normal, right? Denim and Leather are BACK! Our unexpected hiatus means we have a LOT to catch up on, which means no Kerrang this week- if you regularly tune in for info on all your Classic 80s metal faves you might want to skip this one (but also, what the fuck, are you OK?).
In the meantime it's our usual bullshit: Chris De Burgh is cyberstalked, we meet Instagram royalty and complain about how hot Florida is. More arguments about Ghost! Tetchy cinema interactions. Cancellations aplenty. Can we possibly afford a pair of hazmat suits? Also this is now a Golden Girls fan Pod.
You OWE YOURSELF the chance to enjoy Can I Pod With Madness!
 
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Recorded 8th November 2024

PWM37: Who wants to know? Michael wants to know: The Lost Boys special

HI BILLY! What's the one movie that gets mentioned on this podcast more than any other? Long time listeners will hardly be surprised to hear that we've recorded a Lost Boys special. Join us as we luxuriate in the sexy vampire goodness, 80s style! 
What's Kiefer Sutherland like in real life? Has Billy Wirth cast a spell over all women of a certain age? Who is the drummer in this band? Do DVDs still exist? Are there any other movies with vampires in? We'll attempt to answer all these questions, and along the way relate various stories of awkward celebrity interactions. And the usual digressions, obv.
 
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Recorded July 11th 2024