Oh! Brother

Paul and Steve Hanley

Tales from one of Britain's most influential post-punk bands, The Fall. From the rhythm section that brought you Hex Enduction Hour, brothers Paul and Steve Hanley provide insight and anecdotes from their time in the band, along with interviews with other members, people involved with the band and fans from the world of music and beyond.

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Oct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
JIM GLENNIE - Something of a Pleasure
Our guest this week is the wonderful Jim Glennie, bassist and founding member of James. We discuss phone calls from Brian Eno, Chesney Hawkes’ baseball caps, and the unlikely kindness of bank managers, as well as the brutal nature of the music industry and the delights of vegetarian cuisine. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
WILL SERGEANT - Read It In Books
Our guest this week is Echo & the Bunnymen guitarist, author and polymath, Will Sergeant. We chat about first encounters with The Fall, drum machines gone wrong, icy trips to Berlin, Top of the Pops dressing rooms and why Liverpool bands feared “selling out.” Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
MAT OSMAN - It's Always the Quiet Ones
Welcome to Series 6 of Oh! Brother. As we enter our Perverted by Language era, our guest this week is Suede bassist, journalist and author, Mat Osman. We chat about hearing The Fall for the first time in a Sussex bedroom, getting the call to support them on tour, Mark E. Smith’s unique way with compliments. We also discuss Suede, their formation, successes and reformation, and how Mat ended up writing novels in hotel rooms. Enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2025 · 50 min
Q&A - So What About It?
For our series finale of Oh! Brother, we answer your pressing questions, some more open ended than others, with help of our resident Michael Parkinson, Nathan Hanley. Thanks for everyone who sent in questions, and thanks for all our great guests this series. We won't be away for long, with guests for next series already lined up. In the meantime, keep an eye on our socials for news. Thanks for listening! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
MICKEY BRADLEY - Everything You Say Is Right
Our guest this week is the one and only Mickey Bradley, bass player, broadcaster, and all-round raconteur from sunny Derry. We dive into the early days of The Undertones, Terry Hooley's Good Vibrations label, death threats against Joe Strummer, and the eternal question of whether bands need "the" in their name. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: • Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2025 · 50 min
BRIX SMITH - This Is My Happening
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were thrilled to be joined by friend of the show, Brix Smith, for this week's episode, as we take a look back at the year that was, 1988. Tours, ballets, videos and phlegm, we reminisce about perhaps the world's busiest band's busiest ever year. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2025 · 49 min
DONALD JOHNSON - Oh! Brother LIVE
Recorded live at Wythenshawe Cultural Hub, we were thrilled to interview fellow Wythenshawrite Donald Johnson, best known for his storied career in A Certain Ratio. Stories of codpieces, drivers and The Hacienda make up this weeks show, amongst some discussion of music and drumming as well. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 •Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
PETE WYLIE - How I Didn't Get Where I Am Today
Our guest this week is the legend that is Pete Wylie. Pete and the guys, but let's be honest, mainly Pete, discuss the post-punk scenes developing in Liverpool and Manchester in the 70's and 80's, Pete's life in and out of bands, John Peel, Mark E Smith and more than a few others. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 •Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
JOHN NIVEN - O Brother
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were delighted to speak to renowned author and less renowned A&R man, John Niven. Along side tales of the Fall, John regales us with stories of his own attempts at being a rock star, the creation of Steven Stelfox and the guys even find time to talk about the trials of being a working class artist. Enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 •Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2025 · 51 min
SIMON 'DING' ARCHER - The Past
Simon 'Ding' Archer is our guest this week. Bass player and producer extraordinaire, Simon tells us about his times in an innumerable list of great bands, the art of singer-wrangling and the difference between being inside and outside the large Fall tent. Follow us below: Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
ELIS JAMES - Fiery Jack
Our guest this week is the one and only Elis James, welsh standup and podcast host. In a bumper edition of the podcast, we get into the weeds of Fall gigs, watching and supporting, welsh language music and comedy, and roast dinner etiquette. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: •Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 •Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2025 · 51 min
ANDY DAWSON - Athletico Cured
Welcome to another edition of Oh! Brother. This week we welcome Andy Dawson, writer, podcaster, actor and avid Fall enjoyer. We discuss the hit and miss nature of watching The Fall, the trials and tribulations of Twitter and the wonderful and frightening world of the darts. Hope you enjoy! Follow us below: Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2025 · 45 min
IAN RANKIN - Real Noise Merchants
This week on Oh! Brother, we were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Rankin to the show. The best selling author talks us through his brief stint as a punk front man, his writing processes and the intersection of literature and music. Hope you enjoy! This episode, as well as future episodes, was recorded in partnership with Forum Library Creative Space, see our socials for more details, or follow the link below: https://loadstodo.co.uk/venue/forum-library-creative-space/ Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2024 · 53 min
CHRISTMAS 2024 - Ho! Ho! Ho! Brother
Merry Christmas one and all! In keeping with a Hanley family tradition, we have decided to mark the season with a quiz! We gathered members of the wider Fall family, for a quick game of "Name That Fall Tune". What says Christmas more than 7 people shouting over each other, not understanding the rules of a game. Fans of high fidelity audio and tight well rehearsed formats are invited to keep their thoughts to themselves. Hope you enjoy, and have a very merry Christmas, from all of us here at Oh! Brother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2024 · 47 min
JOHN DWYER - Put Some Reverb on My Brother
Oh! Brother returns with John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees. The topics of Metal vs Indie, the art of touring diplomacy and the state of gigs in the UK and the US are discussed, as well as Johns various interactions with Mark and the Fall in general. Thanks for your support as always! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2024 · 47 min
DAVE BUSH - Why Are People Grudgeful
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week Dave Bush joins our hosts and the guys discuss Dave's time with the band, his post-Fall projects and the art of dragging a band into the late 20th Century. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2024 · 52 min
STEVE EVETS - Who could foresee what happened?
Season 5 is here! Steve Evets, acclaimed actor and unique collaborator with The Fall is our guest this week. Join the guys as Steve shares his journey from stage to screen, his many amazing roles over the years and how he came to know the band. Content Warning: This episode features some medical details, not for the squeamish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2023 · 48 min
KID CONGO POWERS - Anything to Say
This week on Oh! Brother, the legendary Kid Congo Powers graces us with stories of The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Fall, The Gun Club and a few others. They also discuss the mystery of the "Hit The North" music video and some of Kid's memories of and relationship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2023 · 57 min
TIM PRESLEY - Northern Soul
On this week's episode of Oh! Brother, Paul and Steve welcome Tim Presley, song writer, painter and all round good Dude. They discuss beards, Manchester manners, Tim's many musical projects and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2023 · 53 min
JOHN COOPER CLARKE - Truth Lies Within
Episode 3 of Series 4 sees Paul welcome the inimitable John Cooper Clarke to Oh! Brother. Unfortunately Steve couldn't make it this week, but he will be back with us in 2 weeks time. Paul and John talk their way through stories from John's career, his interactions with The Fall, his love of Elvis and even find time for a bit of a sing song. We're really grateful for John giving us his time, and we hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.