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Something About Tapes

Battery Operated

We dig into the mighty tape box and randomly select cassettes to listen to in the hopes of discovering an interesting home recording... and then we listen to our main cassette (the episode titles) and use our instruments to create a remix on the fly!


If you like cassette tapes then this is the podcast for you!


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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 13 min
  • English
  • #27
    August 10 · 1 hr 27 min

    #27 Fear of Flying (Ft. Dan Kilty)

    We chat about Dan opening up for a comedian before ever knowing what a open mic was, Joe and Dans shared connection to The Worm, Dans getting hypnotised experience and Shane workshops his new game show idea... as usual we pick tapes from the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section...) Then we play a main cassette and try to awkwardly jam with it while dan watches... This week's main cassette is: Fear of Flying, a cassette we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #26
    April 15 · 1 hr 20 min

    #26 Don't Be Afraid Of The Dentist

    We chat about Rahzel beatboxing, we give Micheal Barrymore a little revisit, Shane shows us his new game show idea... as usual we pick tapes from the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section...) Then we play a main cassette and try to jam with it... This week's main cassette is: Don't Be Afraid Of The Dentist, a cassette we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #25
    March 4 · 1 hr 3 min

    #25 We Are 2 Months Late

    We chat about Will Smith being AI, Joe's fantastic childhood hair-do, Micheal Barrymore being a big weed man, Shane grilling his own foot, then we go big on picking tapes from the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section...) Then we play a main cassette and try to jam with it... This week's main cassette is: some horrible Christmas tape we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #24
    Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    #24 KILLTONY LONDON (Joe's Big Secret...)

    Joe finally tells the tale of being on the fabled lost KillTony London Episode... We wanted to release this episode after the Kill Tony episode was posted but it seems like its never going to happen... so here it is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #23
    Jul 22, 2025 · 53 min

    #23 Deep Muscle Relaxation

    BIG NEWS: Joe---BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP find out more on episode 23.5... Coming soon! (im sorry this is outside of our control!) We chat about Joe's car graveyard, going to a gig at House Party in London, then we go big on picking tapes from the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section... but it is god heavy...) Then we play a main cassette and try to have a little ambient jam with it, This week's main cassette is: Deep Muscle Relaxation a homemade tape we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #22
    Jul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

    #22 Oops! All Tapes!

    We chat about Special K at jungle raves, Joe reviews The Matrix, Having a panic attack at the cinema, Fear of flying, Crazy situations at the comedy open mic and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section!) and usually we play a main cassette, but this time we just keep pulling tapes from the box! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #21
    Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    #21 Supreme Self Confidence (ft. Shunt)

    We chat about the band Joe used to be in, The joys of a 1991 Toyota Previa, Having a child in the YouTube/TikTok shorts era, Infamous nicknames, Touring in a death metal band as 20 year olds and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section!) and finally I think we create a new genre... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #20
    Feb 25, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

    #20 STRESS RELIEF

    We chat about the cost of UFC, Kettle-bell adventures, Doing Jackass as a child, A German man eating an egg, Police Drones, Road rage/Old folks driving and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting... (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "Stress Relief"... A tape we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #19
    Jan 10, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min

    #19 The Sky's The Limit The Opportunity Reach For The Stars!

    We chat about CentreParcs, How many DJs you should book for someone's 40th bday, Homeless Shane getting abused on the streets of Bristol, How to bail out of a comedy gig and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "The Sky's The Limit The Opportunity Reach For The Stars! Business opportunities with KleeneZe"... A tape we found on ebay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #17
    Sep 10, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    #17 MindBodySpirit

    We chat about urban safari in Birmingham, Making money and losing it all in one click, Stealing your own car from the MOT garage, Tales from death metal tour life and more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "MindBodySpirit"... A tape we found at the bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #16
    Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min

    #16 Relaxation

    We chat about being over-weight for the first time, the vegan festival returns to town, escape rooms, the hue of life in the 90s and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "Relaxation"... A tape somehow found its way into our collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #15
    Jun 20, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min

    #15 UNLEASHING YOUR PSYCHIC POTENTIAL

    We chat about watching America like it's a Netflix series, the fact that our hands get wet when we are anxious, old TV channels, 90s kids shows and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "UNLEASHING YOUR PSYCHIC POTENTIAL"... A tape we found at the bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #14
    Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    #14 How To Hypnotize Yourself And Others

    We chat about breakdancing on school trips, last day at work on a building site, singing songs to our animals and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "How To Hypnotize Yourself And Others"... A still sealed cassette from 1981 we found on ebay! Please consider following us on Instagram or for even more content follow is on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #13
    Apr 6, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min

    #13 COPYRIGHT-FREE MUSIC

    We chat about the local KFC, the fact that horses are mostly evil killing machines, magazine subscriptions and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "COPYRIGHT-FREE MUSIC"... A tape we found in a big pile of cassettes at the bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #12
    Mar 5, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    #12 SLEEP LIKE A LOG

    We chat about clipping the mic, Joe's Spooky spoon phenomenon, mad open mics, witnessing an eating contest, beer bong/bombs and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "SLEEP LIKE A LOG"... A tape we found on Ebay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #11
    Feb 2, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    #11 Overcome Fears and Phobias

    We chat about being in car accidents, cats vs. dogs, getting knocked unconscious and much more... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "Overcome Fears and Phobias"... A tape we found in a big pile of cassettes at the bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #10
    Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr

    #10 Progressive Relaxation

    We chat about comparing raising a child to growing your own vegetables, life as a true Mountain Dew Champion and finally starting puberty at age 30... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "Progressive Relaxation"... A tape we found in the mighty unlabelled tape box!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Dec 24, 2023 · 22 min

    Xmas Mini Episode

    Just a little thing for christmas, was going to post it on patreon, but 'Tis the Season! <3 Have a great Xmas to all that celebrate it and happy new year everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #9
    Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    #9 A Guide To Managing Yourself

    We chat about lucid dreaming triggers, Shane tries to play/understand Pokémon and the woes of keeping a pet budgie... Then it's into the mighty unlabelled tape box in hopes of finding something interesting (no spoilers for this section!) and finally we listen to "Management: a Guide to Managing Yourself"... A tape we found at a bootsale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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