WE ARE THE FALL Podcast

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 26-05-2026

#111 [Unlocked] - Funky Si Wolstencroft Interrogation (2026)

Bonus episode: For this off-the-cuff interrogation, we get a phone call from the national/international treasure known as Funky Si. Recorded before the release of the latest House of All album, we apologize for the sketchy audio, but it's a worthy listen for the stories and the personality that...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 20-05-2026

#118 - How I Wrote How I Wrote Elastic Man: Steve Albini

Steve Albini left this planet 2 years ago, and we recorded an episode (back in 2024; unreleased) covering his last release with Shellac, as well as The Fall's influence on his own music. He may or may not have been in collusion with Virgin trains, but enjoy this mini side-journey!

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 15-05-2026

#117A - Imperial Wax Solvent (2008) - SIDE A

We drop into Side A of Imperial Wax Solvent (2008), where The Fall sound newly recharged, lean, locked-in, and firing on all cylinders. This lineup hits with precision and punch, channeling Mark E. Smith’s relentless vision into something sharp, immediate, and surprisingly accessible without losing...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 8-05-2026

RRC-01B [Side B Trailer] - Country Teasers - Pastoral-- Not Rustic (1995) - SIDE B

[Side B Trailer / Full Episode on Patreon:] Our new series, Random Record Club, continues our inaugural journey into SIDE B of the Country Teasers' first slab: Pastoral-- not Rustic' (1995). Join the club. Get initiated:https://patreon.com/wearethefallpod

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 1-05-2026

RRC-01A - Country Teasers - Pastoral-- Not Rustic (1995) - SIDE A

We're starting a new tradition on this 'Grammephone Friday'... the lads will be diving into a new series called Random Record Club: 'They are Appreciated!' (Season 2 of WATF), where they interrogate non-Fall albums that usually have some sort of Fall-connection. This first installment features the...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 24-04-2026

Random Record Club [Trailer]: Country Teasers - Pastoral-- Not Rustic (1995)

Next week, we're starting a new tradition on 'Grammephone Friday'... the lads will be diving into a new series called Random Record Club: 'They are Appreciated!' (Season 2 of WATF), where they interrogate non-Fall albums that usually have some sort of Fall-connection. This first installment...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 21-04-2026

#116 - Tim Presley / Rob Barbato Interrogation (2026)

Practice the realness. We were looking forward to spending time with The Dudes, and it did not disappoint. Join us for the interrogation of the American Fall lineup as we discuss joining the group, Reformation Post TLC, and a bunch of other fun Fall stories. Cheers to Rob and Tim for a great...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 14-04-2026

#114B - Reformation Post TLC (2007) - SIDE B

We got the fever, and the only cure is more MES insults and Systematic Abuse. We love stability, but Reformation is key, especially when it comes to The Fall. SIDE B is now! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 7-04-2026

#115 [Patreon Prev.] - VON SÜDENFED - TROMATIC REFLEXXIONS (2007)

Patreon Side-journey: This is what we get up to on the Patreon episodes and this is not to be skipped in the Fall/MES-related ecosystem. Join us for a deep delve into MES's collaboration with Mouse on Mars, 2007's VON SÜDENFED - TROMATIC REFLEXXIONS. Let's start rolling.Are you searching for the...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 24-03-2026

#114A - Reformation Post TLC (2007) - SIDE A

Reformation Post TLC SIDE A, mate. SIDE B is available on Patreon now.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 17-03-2026

#112B - Fall Heads Roll (2005) - SIDE B

It's SIDE B of Fall Heads Roll, mate.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 10-03-2026

#112A - Fall Heads Roll (2005) - SIDE A

It's SIDE A of Fall Heads Roll, mate.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus episodes...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 17-02-2026

#110B - The Real New Fall LP (2003) - SIDE B

Can you hear the cogs flow? SIDE B of The Real New Fall LP (Formerly Country on the Click) is the real deal.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full A...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 10-02-2026

#110A - The Real New Fall LP (2003) - SIDE A

What more is there to say? (Apparently a lot) The cogs are lubricated and the output is top tier Fall. SIDE A of this 2003 classic from the group, is NOW! Mountain Energi Home-Demo by Dave Milner: https://hippriestess.tumblr.com/post/60830509220/ex-fall-drummer-dave-milner-posted-this-to-hisAre you...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 3-02-2026

#109 - [Patreon Prev:] Best of Smith & Blaney

[Preview of Patreon Bonus Ep:] Don't miss out on this very underappreciated mate-project. We have a great ramble through this very dense collection from Ed Blaney and Mark E. Smith. There's never something to be missed when MES is laying down solid headscratchers. Let's go!Are you searching for the...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 27-01-2026

#108 - Henry Rollins Interrogation

For this month's interrogation, we're joined by fellow Fall fanatic, Henry Rollins. If you've ever experienced any of Henry's written or spoken works, you know his thoughtfulness makes for a top-tier guest. Topics include: The Fall's relationship with record labels, MES's relationship with the...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 20-01-2026

#107B - The Final Peel Sessions 23 & 24 (2003-2004) - SIDE B

The group sound reinvigorated as they return to Maida Vale Studio in 2004. We wrap up SIDE B with the final Peel session (#24) from The Mighty Fall.

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 13-01-2026

#107A - The Final Peel Sessions 23 & 24 (2003-2004) - SIDE A

A full retrospective of the most featured and most consistently great group to perform multiple Peel Sessions, THE FALL. Join us for a final go-around with the group as they provide us with two solid final sets for the BBC (Sessions 23 and 24; 2003-2004). Also included in the final celebration is a...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 6-01-2026

#106 - 2025 Favourite Albums Roadtrip

Jump in the tour van and let's roll through some of our favorite albums of 2025. If you like what you hear, support your favourite artists. Picks include: Exek, Lifeguard, Jonah Parzen-Johnson, Lau Nau, Jim E. Brown, Cate Le Bon, Eggy, Monde UFO, Possible Humans, Joyeria, Just Mustard, and Ghost...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 30-12-2025

#105 - Ark - Brainsold (2002) [Patreon Prev.]

[Patreon Preview:] We're down on the carpet and fiending for any morsels of Fall residue, especially if it's in the form of Steve Hanley bass riffs. Luckily, this side-journey is filled with multiple Fall members. The Fall flood is a'coming, so get aboard the ARK and 'get saved' by this album that...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 18-12-2025

#103B - Are You Are Missing Winner (2001) - SIDE B

The wild sounds don't relent on SIDE B of 2001's Are You Are Missing Winner. So let's continue the fun, mates.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 11-12-2025

#103A - Are You Are Missing Winner (2001) - SIDE A

Enter the playground that is 2001's Are You Are Missing Winner. Luck is in our favor as we dive into this (possibly) misunderstood album. Let's get to the bottom, or what we think is the bottom. Enjoy SIDE A!Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 2-12-2025

#102 - Sonic Youth's Fall Peel Session (1988)

To wrap up our 100+ episode celebration, we're going on a true side-journey. This time we're not including any connections to Fall members, just Fall tracks... We're talking about Sonic Youth's 1988 Peel Session which is comprised completely of Fall covers. Bonus journey: Pixies cover The Fall...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 28-11-2025

#101 [Patreon Prev.] - They Are Appreciated - SIDE B

Side B of the lads turned look-back bores, journey into the past. Although tears (and blood) will be shed, there's nothing to be ashamed of here. Just singular gems, from a singular band. Jump on Patreon to join us, mate.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 18-11-2025

#100 - Paul Hanley Interrogation (2025)

100+ episodes deserves 100+ pints, and a special interrogation. So let's get it. We spend a most enjoyable hour talking to Paul Hanley about all things Fall and House of All. Let the Fall/All heads roll!Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 11-11-2025

#98 - F.a.l.l.o.u.t.p.o.d.c.a.s.t. Interrogation: Favorite Fall Covers (2025)

Fall heads united. "You can't afford or avoid Mark E. Smith." Join us and the other lads as we go deep into our favourite Fall covers. Go listen to the F.a.l.l.o.u.t.p.o.d.c.a.s.t. , mate! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 4-11-2025

#97 [Patreon Prev.] - MES Side Projects Pt. 2 (2000-2004)

[Patreon Preview:] Second part of a two-part series on MES side-projects and collaborations. The early 2000's were a hell of a time... especially when MES is on board. Let dive into these interesting and bizarre one-off collaborations.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 30-10-2025

#96B - Unutterable (2000) - SIDE B

Don't stare too long into that Ketamine Sun because SIDE B of Unutterable (2000) has arrived, along with the caterer, and we're ready for more (i.e., Pumpkin Soup and Mashed Potatoes).Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 23-10-2025

#96A - Unutterable (2000) - SIDE A

Let's get back on The Fall track. YK2 has hit but "What's a computer?... I had a sinclair back in 1983"... Who would have thought, a great album leads to a great dissection. The Fall's 2000 full-length is something to be reckoned with.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 14-10-2025

#84 [Patreon 🔓 Unlocked] - Elastica - 6 Track EP (1999)

PATREON UNLOCKED EP: Join the lads for a surprisingly fun side-journey into the world of Elastica. Lots of Fall-related talk, as expected, while featuring MES performing on vocals and multiple Fall references abound. Come on, mate!Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 7-10-2025

#95 - Mark E. Smith - Pander! Panda! Panzer! (2002) [Patreon Prev.]

[Patreon Ep. Preview:] The post-nearly man is nearly there, as Mark E. Smith's second solo album comes into the fold. The lads had such a blast exploring the first one, this second outing should be no different. This latest Patreon side-journey commences with 2002's Pander! Panda! Panzer! Fully...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 30-09-2025

#94 - Simon Rogers Interrogation (2025)

For this month's interrogation, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Rogers. Identified in almost every Fall-related press article as the "classically trained" musician, we get some fun insights from his role as both a musician and a producer in the band. He was also kind enough to...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 23-09-2025

#93 - MES Side Projects Pt. 1 (1990-1999)

In this first part of a two-part series, we explore Mark E. Smith's side-projects and collaborations in the 1990s. The variety in style and quality is outstanding, and as always, extremely interesting. Onward! Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 11-09-2025

#92B - The Marshall Suite (1999) - SIDE B

SIDE B of The Fall's 20th LP starts to find its groove as it delves deeper into concept album territory. Let's find out what this Marshal, or Marshall is all about. Join us.Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 5-09-2025

#92A - The Marshall Suite (1999) - SIDE A

We've got the blindness... the lads are heading into this album without listening to it ever before. Should be a fun way to head out of 1990's, and for that case, the 1900's. Let's get into SIDE A of The Fall's 20th album, The Marshall Suite (1999).Are you searching for the new episode now? Are you...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 26-08-2025

#73B [Patreon 🔓] - MES Birthday Mixtape - SIDE B

[Patreon Unlocked:] If you're in for SIDE B of MES curated mixtape, you're in for a treat. This is some weird shit, we get some classic cuts but also some extremely disturbing picks are intentionally chosen to wind us up. Surprising!Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 19-08-2025

#90 - The Fall - Demos and Rarities (1981-2002)

Want to hear a demo of Bonkers in Phoenix? You don't have to ask twice, mate. That alternate-reality of a song and a bunch more rarities and demos from The Fall, spanning from 1981-2022. We go into a technical dissection of the MES word delivery style and fortitude. Usually a Pareon side-excursion...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 12-08-2025

#89 - Mark E. Smith - Post Nearly Man (1998) [PATREON PREV.]

[PATREON PREVIEW:] Who wants to get weird with us? Let's dive into MES's first solo outing. A collage of sound and words that is essential for only true Fall-heads ("Don't call us Fall-heads!"). Experience what Mark E. Smith, the sound artist, would concoct without a band like The Fall at the helm...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 5-08-2025

#88 - Tommy Crooks Interrogation (2025)

This month, you're in for a fun interrogation... want to get the inside scoop about the art that is the Levitate LP (1998)? Well, you're in luck, mate, because we have the privilege of spending an hour with Fall guitarist and visual artist Tommy Crooks. Join us for a fun and insightful chat!Are you...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 29-07-2025

#87B - Levitate (1997) - SIDE B

Will the lads find a copy of The Larger Than Average Armpits' LP? Also discussed is Side B of the excellent Levitate (1998).Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 15-07-2025

#87A - Levitate (1997) - SIDE A

Why elevate, when you can Levitate? (so much less work!) And that's exactly what we get from The Fall in 1997. This big-top attraction is not for all, but it's definitely for these lads. Join us for one of the most enthralling albums of this era, LEVITATE. Link to the discussed Loaded (1997) MES...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 8-07-2025

#86 - The Fall at Glastonbury (2015) Watch-along [Patreon Preview]

[PATREON PREVIEW:] MES has always had a contentious relationship with the Glastonbury festival. But 10 years ago, The Fall were invited, and they definitely showed up. To celebrate The Fall's 2015 performance, the lads sit down for a bonus watch-along of this high tension set. Grab a couple packs...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 1-07-2025

#85 - Favourite Albums of the Year (So Far) (2025)

It's a fantastic life when you've got new, great music spinnin' in your car. So let's hit the road for our bi-annual road trip across our favourite albums of the year (so far). Bring the snacks.Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 24-06-2025

#84 - Elastica - 6 Track EP (1999) [Patreon Prev.]

Patreon Ep. Preview: Join the lads for a surprisingly fun side-journey into the world of Elastica. Lots of Fall-related talk, as expected, while featuring MES performing on vocals and multiple Fall references abound. Come on, mate!Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 17-06-2025

#83 [Patreon Preview] - Peel Sessions 21 & 22 (1998)

WARNING: For true Fall-heads... Steve Hanley transition (out) episode. Join us for some highly critical but, as always, Fall-endearing discussions about these flabbergastingly un-Fall-like performances. Full episode on PATREON, mate.Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 10-06-2025

#82B - The Light User Syndrome (1996) - SIDE B

The lads get to the bottom, the very bottom of this Side B of The Fall's valuable entry into the catalogue, The Light User Syndrome. Weird tracks are assessed with force. Who is your MES 'man'?Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 3-06-2025

#82A - The Light User Syndrome (1996) - SIDE A

The band is sporting the 90's chic on the cover, but let's see whats being offered on the inside. 1996's full length from The Fall is, no doubt, something to be reckoned with. We need them all, and we are the best. *Quote at the beginning of episode is from Steve Hanley.Are you searching for the...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 30-05-2025

#82 [PREVIEW] - Light User Syndrome (1996)

TREAT YOURSELF: LISTEN TO THE FULL A-SIDE & B-SIDE DISSECTIONS RIGHT NOW ON WATF PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/WEARETHEFALLPod

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 27-05-2025

#81B [TEASER] - Peel Sessions 19 & 20 (1995/1996) - SIDE B

SIDE B TEASER. FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great Fall-related explorations… but not if you join us on ⁠WATF PATREON:  Full A & B-SIDE discussions (Now!), special (Patreon-only) bonus...

WE ARE THE FALL Podcast 20-05-2025

#81A - Peel Sessions 19 & 20 (1995/1996) - SIDE A

If you're missing these Peel session episodes, you're missing out on the prime-cuts, mate. Fire up the grill because we're about to fry up these tasty mid-90's Fall cuts!Are you searching for the (next episode) now? Are you looking for the real thing, yeah? You may be missing out on more great...