Pods Like Us

Two lifelong Queen fans. One song at a time. Stephen and Paul Nicholson — brothers and co-hosts of the acclaimed Trimming the Musical Fat music podcast — join Marv on Pods Like Us to talk about their brand new weekly podcast Sheer Pod Attack, where they're covering every single Queen track in chronological order in under 10 minutes per episode.  From the Queen I debut album all the way through to Made in Heaven, no song gets skipped. In this conversation the trio dive deep into Queen fandom, the 2026 Queen II remix, Hot Space revisionism, favourite Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor solo records, podcast production tools, and the childhood memories that made Queen the greatest band in the world — at least to them.  Whether you're a hardcore Queen obsessive, a casual fan rediscovering the catalogue, or a podcaster looking for format inspiration, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and genuine passion for one of music's most genre-defying acts.  ABOUT SHEER POD ATTACK A weekly Queen podcast covering every song in the catalogue — in order — in under 10 minutes. New episodes every week. [email protected] Find them on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky  ABOUT PODS LIKE US Hosted by Marv (Martin Bel). New episodes on all major podcast platforms. Find us on Patreon, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and Bluesky.  #Queen #QueenBand #FreddieMercury #BrianMay #RogerTaylor #JohnDeacon #QueenPodcast #SheerPodAttack #MusicPodcast #PodsLikeUs #TrimmingTheMusicalFat #QueenRemix2026 #QueenGreatestHits #MrBadGuy #FunInSpace #HotSpace #TheWorks #PodcastingTips #MusicHistory #ClassicRock

An update to let people know what's happening with the show - it's a little unplanned hiatus. 

Episode Summary -Host Marv speaks with writer-director Matthew Woodcock about The Divide — a 12-episode spy-fi audio drama from Definitely Human Productions. They cover the creative journey from inspiration to release, including casting, sound design, cliffhanger structure, and the case against binge culture.  What You'll Learn -● How a Cold War spy thriller can mirror modern social media manipulation ● Why recording actors together in the same room transforms a performance ● How sound design can function as a character in an audio drama ● Why weekly episodic release beats bingeing for audience engagement  Key Topics -The Divide follows intelligence operative Paul Wilder across 1964 and 2025, blending spy fiction with sci-fi. Matthew discusses casting, working with sound designer Tom Dowling, and his love of classic cliffhanger storytelling drawn from Doctor Who, The Sandbaggers, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.  Mentioned In This Episode -The Sandbaggers · The Ipcress File · The Man from U.N.C.L.E. · The Avengers · BBC Radio 4 Limelight · Audible's Lonely No More · True Fans platform · Atypical Artists · Big Finish · Didcot Railway Centre · Orpheus Studios Dalston  Find The Divide - All major podcast platforms | Instagram & Bluesky: @thedividedrama Find Pods Like Us - All major podcast platforms | Patreon | www.themarvzone.org

He was podcasting before Apple knew what a podcast was. Twenty years later, Rob Walch is still the person the industry calls when they need answers — and in this episode he's giving them all away for free. Rob Walch, VP of Podcast Relations at Captivate and one of the most experienced voices in podcasting history, joins Marv for a conversation that every podcaster — beginner or veteran — needs to hear. From why your show title is silently killing your growth, to why Joe Rogan's biggest audience isn't watching him on YouTube, to how to use AI without letting it destroy your authenticity, this is a masterclass in modern podcasting from someone who has lived every era of it from the inside. If you want to start a podcast, grow your existing show, understand podcast metrics, or learn how to monetise your content — this episode covers all of it. 📬 CONTACT ROB WALCH 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected] ️Search Space Business 411 on any podcast platform 🌐 FIND PODS LIKE US Website, socials & contact: themarzone.org / Support the show on Patreon — link on the website "There's just more time in the day to consume audio." — Rob Walch #Podcasting #PodcastTips #HowToStartAPodcast #PodcastGrowth #PodcastSEO#PodcastMarketing #AudioFirst #RSSFeed #ApplePodcasts #Captivate #RobWalch#PodsLikeUs #PodcastMonetization #IndependentPodcasting #ContentCreators#SpaceBusiness411 #PodcastAdvice #PodcastingIn2025 #GoogleTrends #AIForPodcasters #NichePodcasting #PodcastMetrics #VideoVsAudio #PodcastDiscovery #ElsieEscobar

Dr. Richard Marcs, author of A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman, joins Marv to talk abouthow a chance conversation with a Hollywood producer turned his longhand manuscript into aweekly audio drama recorded in Jakarta — and why the ending will send you straight back toepisode one. From accidental historical coincidences buried in a Texas road map, to using rock music asserious literary reference, to the unexpected self-editing power of hearing your own writing readaloud — this conversation covers what it actually takes to write a story that rewards beingexperienced twice. Whether you love crime fiction, audio drama, literary podcasts, or you're a writer looking for newways to edit your work, this episode is worth your time. 🎧 FIND THE AUDIO DRAMA: Search "Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube 📚 Book available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold 🌐 FIND PODS LIKE US: Website & contact: www.themarzone.org Support us on Patreon — link on the website. #PodcastInterview #AudioDrama #CrimeFiction #MurderMostFoul #Hitman #BobDylan #Serialized Fiction #WritingTips #AudioBook #IndependentPodcast #PodsLikeUs #RichardMarcs #ThrillerBooks #MysteryPodcast #WritingCommunity #BookPodcast #HitmanNovel #TrueInspiredFiction #IndieAuthor #PodcastRecommendations