

Music Is None Of Our Business
Dave High
We are Dave and Jake, two 60 year old music fans, and we take on a different theme per episode and pick five relevant songs each. We cover music from the 60's to now, and more or less any genre you can think of. From Punk to Pop, Reggae to Northern Soul, Drum N Bass to Ambient, if it's out there, we'll listen to it. Our best review ever said: "I love this podcast. My new favourite. Never heard Throbbing Gristle and Taylor Swift discussed in any depth in the same decade - let alone in the same conversation."
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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 48min
Episode Twenty One - When We Were Twenty
We revisit 1985, well someone had to. Shenanigans galore, some goth, some feedback, some panpipes. Huh? Panpipes? Bloody panpipes? Are we mad? Quite possibly.

Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 48min
Episode Twenty - When We Were Young
The hosts dive into nostalgic 70's pop hits from their childhoods, reminiscing about memorable radio moments and Top of the Pops. They explore the backstory of Terry Jacks’ 'Seasons in the Sun' and the cinematic escapism in Bowie's 'Life on Mars.' The conversation takes fun detours to discuss David Essex's unique sound, Sparks' theatrical flair, and Thin Lizzy’s emotional depth. They reflect on the evolution of music discovery, the charm of vinyl singles, and the eclectic vibe of the 70s music scene. A delightful trip down memory lane!

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 44min
Episode Nineteen - Simply The Best (of 2025)
We go through our Top 10s of 2025, with detours into overpriced records and merch, a rambling explanation of Hauntology, rating Jake's jokes out of 10 and the usual old rubbish.

Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 50min
Episode Eighteen - It's Alive!
We discuss some amazing gigs we've been to as well as moaning about the distress of having to change trains at our age, falling over as opposed to having a fall, time travel via extreme volume and all of the usual shenanigans.

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 39min
Episode Seventeen - Totally Random Man
We each pick 5 songs that we really, really like. That's a nice simple one. We also cover Jive Bunny, band names with swear words in them and whether it's appropriate to use said swear words, while obviously using them, rubbish remixes and lots more pointless old rubbish.

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 34min
Episode Sixteen - We're The Boys Making All The Noise
We pick some of our favourite male voices. We also discuss singing with an accent, gravelly voices, the role of wankiness in Prog rock, along with the usual sophisticated humour and discourse you've come to expect.

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 26min
Episode Fifteen - Duck & Cover
We compile some of our favourite cover versions. There are also obscure Kids TV references, saving the world from alien invasion via the medium of bad karaoke, plus the usual going off on tangents, bad jokes, amnesia and general lack of professionalism.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 32min
Episode Fourteen - 1997 Revisited And We Feel Very Old
We reminisce about 1997. Dave almost finishes a sentence, Jake is as erudite as ever. There are Marianne Faithfull cards making a racket, forgotten gigs, at least one reasonably funny joke, an astounding amount of Instagram views and all the usual mishaps.

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode Thirteen - Not Superstitious
Dive into a celebration of powerful female-fronted bands! Enjoy lively discussions on chaotic noise from Big Stick and Yanna Trance. Dave shares his love for The Shangri-Las' dramatic hits, while Jake explores the intensity of Jill Dredd and Brooks and Maria. Discover Blondie's genre-defining pop-rock influences and Koti Tahova's fierce punk anthems. Don't miss insights on Marine Girls' lo-fi beauty and the haunting sounds of Portishead. With laughter and guffaws, the hosts reflect on the richness of this music scene!

Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode Twelve - What Do You Call An Episode That's All About The Year 1989?
We investigate the musically fruitful year of 1989. Dave's memory proves as reliable as ever, Jake get's a new DJ moniker.


