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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Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
PHIL JONES - He Was The Manager
Phil Jones joins the guys this week. Amongst others, the guys discuss The Beautiful South, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, The Knives, Joy Division, New Order, REM and they even find time to discuss The Fall. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
PAT NEVIN - Kicker Conspiracy
The guys are back for Series 4 of Oh! Brother. To kick off the new series, we welcome Pat Nevin, former Scottish footballer, turned journalist, broadcaster, author and DJ. The guys discuss Pat's career, attempts to broaden footballers' musical tastes, John Peel, Norman Whiteside and a whole bunch more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
KEVIN CUMMINS - Telling Stories - Live from Walthamstow
Recorded in front of a live audience at Walthamstow Trades Hall, Paul and Steve are joined by legendary photographer Kevin Cummins. Having worked with The Fall and Mark E. Smith on many occasions, as well as Joy Division, The Smiths and Manchester City (the club, not a band), the guys discuss fax machines, vague directions and the glamourous world of T.J. Davidson's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
TIM BURGESS - Dressed All In White Like...
The inimitable Tim Burgess joins Steve and Paul for a chat about all things Fall, all things Album Party and all things else. Thanks to Tim for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us today, hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
MATT GOODY & JONATHAN GANLEY - His Face Rings A Bell
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Jan 13, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
JOHN ROBB - The North Will Rise Again
Happy New Year and welcome back to Oh! Brother. Our first episode of 2023 sees us welcome John Robb onto the show. Amongst the topics discussed, a guide on how to make your own bass, how to lose your own bass, and nostalgia has tainted the sacking of Rome. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2022 · 57 min
Rollin’ Dannyno
To celebrate the holiday season, it's a festive Q&A this week on Oh! Brother, chaired by the inimitable dannyno, Fall expert and enthusiast. The guys try their best to answer questions about events they were definitely present at, and have even written about, and in some cases, actually remember. Merry Christmas from all of us at Oh! Brother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
DAVE HASLAM - I'm A Potential DJ
The one and only Dave Haslam joins our hosts for todays instalment of Oh! Brother. The guys discuss Little Peter Street, some club called The Hacienda and Paul finds time to slag off festivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
DANNY KELLY - The Very Famous Sports Reporter Is Talking
This week on the show, broadcaster Danny Kelly joins Messrs Hanley to discuss The Fall. They swap stories of Mark, the difficulties of placing the band in culture and the internet's one selling point, bringing Fall fans together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
MARCIA SCHOFIELD - Anecdotes and Antidotes in B#
Episode 3 of this series sees Marcia Schofield join Steve and Paul. The former keyboardist and current doctor speaks about her time in The Fall, the infamous Hey! Luciani and we learn how a life of touring is like constantly going on holiday, without any of the fun of being on holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
DAVID NOLAN - Detective Instinct
This week on Oh! Brother, Steve and Paul talk to David Nolan, author, producer and the man behind "I Swear I Was There". The guys talk about the famous night above (or below, if you're Steve) the Free Trade Hall, and the "Mark E Smith Impersonation League" is born. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
JAMES BROWN - Mere Pseud Mag Ed
Series 3 of Oh! Brother brings with it a whole raft of exciting guests, starting principally with James Brown, music author and journalist. The gang talk about, among other things, the art of sneaking into gigs, the trick to getting band members to talk to you, and as a special treat, our Paul shows off his Scouse accent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2022 · 44 min
MARC RILEY & CRAIG SCANLON - Live from the Old Folks Home
Coming to you live from a bustling Manchester ale house (if you couldn't tell), four of the Falls most influential members convene for a retrospective into their time in the band. With apologies to fans of high fidelity. And Geoff Travis. And Mike Finney for forgetting his surname. And Kelly's (the venue). Memory not guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
CLINT BOON - All Comes Together In The Fall
DJ, Composer and Inspiral, Clint Boon joins the brothers Hanley for this weeks show. The guys discuss the difference between collaborating with and being in The Fall, the main difference being an invite to Top of the Pops, but no one mention it to Steve. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2022 · 54 min
LUKE HAINES - Caravan Man
Luke Haines joins the brothers Hanley for this week's episode. Together the guys discuss all things Fall, and quite a lot not Fall, as is customary. A must-listen for any wrestling, ballet, Pope John Paul II or Status Quo fans. Fans of the Fall may also enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
CRAIG SCANLON - Craigness
Not for the first time, 3 members of the band The Fall met for a pint on a Friday lunchtime in Manchester. What sets this one apart is that someone had the good grace to record it. Paul, Steve and Craig sit down to discus their time together in the Fall and mainly argue about who wrote what. Despite not remembering when or where anything was written, they all remember that they definitely wrote it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
STEWART LEE - Content Provider
Recorded in person before his Snowflake/Tornado show in Salford earlier this year, Steve and Paul speak to legendary comedian, Fall fan and prolific forewordist, Stewart Lee. Topics include a gig at The Elephant Fayre, the art of making oneself a character and the surprising effectiveness of disinformation in Fall books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2022 · 1 hr
TERRY CHRISTIAN - Words Of Expectation
The venerable Terry Christian joins us this week for a discussion of The Fall, Mark's taste in music and we even find time to discuss the history of the colour orange. The hard hitting journalism reaches new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2022 · 59 min
STEVE ALBINI - Didn't We Deserve a Look at You the Way You Really Are
Steve Albini, musician and production engineer joins Messrs Hanley this week as the guys discuss The Fall and their impact stateside. Amongst other topics, public transport, band friendships and the concept of Get Back-ing make an appearance. If you're feeling so inclined, please give us a rating on Spotify or a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitter or just tell your friends about us. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2022 · 1 hr
STEVE PRINGLE - You Must Get Them All
Live from Louder Than Words. In a special live episode, the Oh! Brother brothers speak to Steve Pringle, the man behind the Fall in Fives blog, radio show and the upcoming book, You Must Get Them All, a complete history of The Fall's recorded output. Not sure how they managed to find anything to talk about. Thanks to Louder Than Words for hosting us and allowing us to put this audio out. Hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.