Best helloprogfrog Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 45: Fairport Convention - Final Thoughts 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

We offer some final thoughts on how much we loved this album @fecklessmomes @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 44: Fairport Convention - Liegier and Liefier, Pt 2 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

We finish the second half Fairport Convention's 1969 Album Liege and Lief @fecklessmomes @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 43: Fairport Convention - Liege and Lief, Pt 1 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

We talk about the music, the myths and the talents behind Fairport Convention's 1969 Album Liege and Lief @fecklessmomes @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 42: Fairport Convention - Background: Getting Folked 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

It began with the recording of a Great Album. But some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth. And for most of the 80s, the Album passed out of all knowledge. Until, when chance came, it ensnared a new bearer. The Album came to the creature, Ed, who took it deep into the tunnels of the Misty …

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Ep. 41: King Crimson - Red 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

King Crimson rounds out their jazz metal trilogy as a trio This is the clearest, heaviest and arguably most King Crimson that King Crimson will ever be Join us for 1974's Red @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 40: King Crimson - Starless and Bible Black 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

King Crimson takes it to the stage and improvises some surprisingly enjoyable music. Also some unsurprisingly unenjoyable music Join us for 1974s Starless and Bible Black @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 39: King Crimson - Lark’s Tongue in Aspic 36:51

2M ago36:51

36:51

We drop in on a newly reformed King Crimson as they embark on a trilogy of jazz metal classics with 1973's Lark's Tongue in Aspic @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 38: Mid-1970s Yes, Part 2: Our wonderous stories 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

We continue through to the stormy seas of Jazz Fusion with Relayer and return to our island home with Going for the One. [email protected] @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Ep. 37: Mid-1970s Yes, Pt 1: Not a trooper, not yet a generator 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

Like the Greeks of Olde, we embark on Yes embarking on a 90 min odyssey with Tales from Topographic Oceans Join us this week as we are delighted and perplexed by Mid-1970s yes [email protected] @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Prog Spawn #2: Arcane Atlas - Constellation Plus 1:29:15

3M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

We welcome back Prog Spawn, a showcase for any bands making 70s prog inspired rock Ian sits down with Prog Scholars and Prog Rockers Arcane Atlas for the rerelease of their debut. We get into their musical friendship, their philosophy on making music and their unbridled passion for arpeggios IG:@progfrogpod [email protected] IG: @arcaneatlas…

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Ep. 36: The Mailbag 54:11

4M ago54:11

54:11

Your questions get answered [email protected] @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Ep. 35: A Progmas Carol, Stave 3 1:22:16

5M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

In our Progmas finale, we let our Nick-spiration flow Mang finally rebels And we’re all glad to see Ed IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] ===== SPOILER ALERT===== Songs in this Episode: 1. Terrapin Station - Grateful Dead 2. Fat Old Sun - Pink Floyd 3. Catch the Rainbow - Rainbow 4. Rainbow in the Dark - Dio 5. To Be Over - Yes 6. Am I Glad t…

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Ep. 34: A Progmas Carol, Stave 2 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

We’re back! It’s Ryan’s happening and its freaking him out Later, Ann refuses to participate in any of your light fandangos IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] ===== SPOILER ALERT===== Songs in this Episode: 1. Sweet Dreams - Yes 2. Pirates- ELP 3. Incense and Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock 4. Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum 5. Carib…

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Ep. 33: A Progmas Carol, Stave 1 42:23

5M ago42:23

42:23

Ian helps some friendly spectres spread Progmas cheer Brian comes forth from love’s spire Rufus revs up his deuce IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] ===== SPOILER ALERT===== Songs in this Episode: 1. Time and Word - Yes 2. Great Gates of Kiev - ELP 3. Blinded by the Light - Mannfred Mann’s Earth Band 4. Amazing Journey - The Who…

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Ep. 32: ELP - Brain Salad Surgery 1:14:18

7M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

If you thought ELP couldn't get more Emerson-y, Lake-y and Palmer-y. Guess again Join us as we enter classic Prog Rock's final phase with ELP's 1973 synth eruption Brain Salad Surgery [email protected] @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Ep. 31: Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood, Pt. 2 59:59

9M ago59:59

59:59

Join us this week As we rejoin the Feckless Momes And we all join Jethro Tull In the woods For some more songs From those woods Find the @fecklessmomes at the Talk Tull to Me podcast IG: progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 30: Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood, Pt. 1 1:02:32

9M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Just us this week, as we join Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull on a refreshing break from touring as they rediscover the magic of English countryside in their 1977 classic, Songs From the Wood. But, we dare not travel these woods without guides! So we were lucky enough to be joined by the Tulliest Tull Skulls of all, the Feckless Momes, hosts of the wo…

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Rerelease- Ep. 16.5: Season 2 Intro 19:26

9M ago19:26

19:26

...and a taster of season 2 @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Rerelease- Ep. 0.5: Season 1 Intro 18:44

9M ago18:44

18:44

A taster of season 1 for those just joining us @progfrogpodBy helloprogfrog

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Prog Spawn #1: Sykofant- Sykofant 1:10:04

9M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

We inaugurate Prog Spawn, a showcase for any bands making 70s prog inspired rock Ian sits down with Norwegian Prog Rockers Sykofant and we get into the concepts, the guitars and the recording of their self titled debut. IG:@progfrogpod [email protected] IG: @sykofant.bandBy helloprogfrog

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Ep. 29: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 3: But the sun is eclipsed 43:20

11M ago43:20

43:20

They said we couldn't walk on the grass So we didn't, because we respect lawncare So we went inside and finished chatting about DSOTM IG: progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 28: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 2: It's a crime 32:10

11M ago32:10

32:10

Rather than taking a slice of Roger's pie, we share and fare our thoughts on the two heftiest songs on DSOTM IG: progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 27: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Part 1: As a matter of fact 1:06:36

11M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

We finally arrive at Dark Side of the Moon IG: progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 26: Pink Floyd- Obscured by Clouds 51:04

11M ago51:04

51:04

Between right and wrong Between heaven and earth Somewhere in the wasteland between Meddle and Dark Side Pink Floyd recorded 1972's Obscured by Clouds We at least have to say hello IG: progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 25: Yes - Close to the Edge, Part 2: We get down 30:15

11M ago30:15

30:15

Join us as we finish up the second half of Yes's masterpiece and Ian's 3rd Wonder of Prog IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 24: Yes - Close to the Edge, Part 1: Not Right Away 50:20

11M ago50:20

50:20

This week, we find Yes at their full majesty for 1972's Close to the Edge Sometimes 18 minutes just isn't long enough IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 23: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound- Pt. 2 39:41

12M ago39:41

39:41

We love to laugh and we love to rock What could go wrong? Join us for the second half of Selling England by the Pound IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 22: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound- Pt. 1 35:59

12M ago35:59

35:59

Join us for Ian's second wonder of Prog It all comes together for Genesis in their 1973 masterpiece, Selling England by the Pound. Madrigals? Sadrigals? Radrigals? We got the whole spectrum IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 21: Jethro Tull- Thick as Brick 56:51

12M ago56:51

56:51

We've arrived at Ian's 4 wonders of Prog Join us for Jethro Tull's majestic follow-up to Aqualung, Thick as Brick There's only one song on the album, how complicated could it be? IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 20.5: A Quick Announcement 1:32

1y ago1:32

1:32

A heartfelt thank you and an intriguing proposalBy helloprogfrog

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Ep. 20: ELP - Trilogy 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Today, on 1972's Trilogy, we explore the many complex emotions of ELP: epic, bombastic, virtuostic What can't these guys do? Refrain from rocking apparently IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 19: Yes - Fragile, Part 2 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

We return for the second half of Yes's classic Fragile. By the end, your hunger will be sated IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 18: Yes - Fragile, Part 1 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

We welcome Yes back with 1971's Fragile, the album that would cement them as prog legends. Also, making his first appearance in our story: the caped crusader, keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman brings his magic touch IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 17: Pink Floyd - Meddle 1:15:13

1y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

And we're back! Pink Floyd starts their string of classic albums with 1971's exceptionally mellow Meddle IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 16.5: Season 2 Intro 19:26

1y ago19:26

19:26

Any we're back for season 2! We rejoin the same great bands on the very edge of greatness But this time the songs are harder, better, faster, longer IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 16: A Very Merry Progmas 1:41:27

1+ y ago1:41:27

1:41:27

Santa Ian spreads some Progmas cheer and drops some tunes down everyone's chimney Prog bless us every one IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] ===== SPOILER ALERT===== Songs in this Episode: 1. I Believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake 2. Signed Curtain - Matching Mole 3. Four Horseman - Aphrodite's Child 4. Blown' Free - Wishbone Ash 6. Asfort…

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Ep. 15: Ciao for Now 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

20:33

In the first half, we say adios to Season 1, looking backwards and forwards to all the Prog that ever was and ever will be. In the second half, our tech wizard Ed takes us through the development of multitrack recording We look forward to seeing you soon for the classic era of 1970s Prog Rock in Season 2 IG: @progfrogpod [email protected]…

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Ep. 14: ELP - Emerson, Lake and Palmer 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

52:28

We end our first series with a heaping helping of organ as we introduce the Bad Bois of prog. It's our first prog rock supergroup: Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Join us as we marvel at ELP cramming as many notes as they can into their self titled debut. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 13: Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

53:09

This week, we travel down to Kent, the garden of England, for a gentle diversion. Caravan were leaders in the Canterbury scene, a jazz-obsessed, offbeat, more relaxed Prog genre. It all came together, for them and for the scene, in this 1971 classic, In the Land of Grey and Pink. @progfrogpod [email protected]…

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Ep. 12: Genesis - Nursery Cryme 1:00:45

1+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

We welcome the theatre kids of Prog Rock, Genesis. Join us as we're whisked away to the Fountain of Salmacis. Along the way we'll meet ghosts, stones and murderous plants. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 11: Jethro Tull - Aqualung 1:11:30

1+ y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Do you enjoy sitting on a park bench? Do you enjoy... learning about Jethro Tull's classic album Aqualung? How fortuitous! Join us this week and we get into the heady concepts, the beautiful guitar work and, of course, the flute solos of 1971's Aqualung. @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 10: Yes - The Yes Album 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

We welcome Prog Rock legends Yes to the podcast with their breakthrough album, the Yes Album. Come marvel at the musical acrobatics of Steve, Chris, Bill and Tony and help us figure out what Jon's trying to say. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 9: King Crimson - In The Wake of Poseidon 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Soon after recording their successful debut, King Crimson completely imploded, for the first of many times. Left with a recording contract and no band, Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield went into the studio and patched together In the Wake of Poseidon. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 8: King Crimson - In The Court of the Crimson King 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

57:53

In 1969, King Crimson smashes free jazz, classical music and mellotron together to make the first true Prog Rock masterpiece, In the Court of the Crimson King. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 7: Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn 1:18:11

1+ y ago1:18:11

1:18:11

We return to the origins of Prog Rock legends Pink Floyd and discuss their debut album, the psychedelic grab-bag, Piper at the Gates of Dawn. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 6: The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

In 1967, the Moody Blues went into the studio and accidentally recorded one of Prog Rock's first concept albums. Join us for the orchestral rock masterpiece, Days of Future Passed. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 5: A Very Special Ed-pisode 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Join me in this whimsical diversion, as the guitar maestro Ed Thomas takes us on a journey through some of the technologies that make Prog Rock rock. Ed walks us through Mellotron, Moog and the development of guitar pedals. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 4: The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Part 2 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

And we're back! We got meter maids, waltzing horses, cottages on the Isle of Wight and the most famous piano chord ever recorded! Join us for the second half of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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Ep. 3: The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Part 1 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

In 1967, in the heat of the summer of love, the Beatles were wondering how to build on Revolver. Looking within and without themselves, they camped out in the studio and took the 3 min song to its sonic limit, creating a psychedelic masterpiece. Join us as we explore Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected]…

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Ep. 2: The Beatles - Revolver, Part 2 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

The Beatles just keep rocking. Join us for the second half of the Beatles' Revolver. IG: @progfrogpod [email protected] helloprogfrog

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