Def Lep Pod - A Def Leppard Podcast
By Def Lep Pod
Def Lep Pod - A Def Leppard PodcastJan 19, 2024
Episode 80 - Love Bites
In a very special episode of Def Lep Pod, Neil takes a deep dive into the song Love Bites to tell the story of Def Leppard in a new way one more time, and in doing so also conclude our very own story, the story of Def Lep Pod.
Thank you to Def Leppard, thank you to all our contributors, and thank you to all of you for listening for the last three and a half years. Don't forget us and we won't forget you. *Wipes tear from eye*
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Episode 79 - Every Def Leppard album ranked
Neil is joined by Brendan Woolley and Iain Maloney in a bumper two hour episode to rank all of the Def Leppard albums. The internet demands it.
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Episode 78 - Diamond Star Halos - Part Two...AND the Def Lep Pod playlist revealed!
In part two of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos...
...and after 2 years in the making we also complete and reveal the final Def Lep Pod ULTIMATE Def Leppard playlist. Find the playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CBY750O8jTTToGrXzGdsq?si=b350dcf826f84bf2
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Episode 77 - Diamond Star Halos - Part One
In part one of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos.
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Episode 76 - Def Leppard - Part Two
It's part two of two and host Neil Poole is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft again to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's superb 2015 self titled album.
Read Curt's review of the album: https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/
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Episode 75 - Def Leppard - Part One
In part one of two, host Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2015 self titled album.
Read Curt's review of the album: https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/
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Episode 74 - Don Valley and More
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons and Daniel Horner to discuss Def Leppard's famous performance at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, on 6th June 1993.
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Episode 73 - Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons, Rajiv Patel and Ben Moore to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2008 album, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge.
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Episode 72 - Yeah
Neil Poole and Johnny de la Pena discuss Def Leppard's 2006 covers album, Yeah.
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Episode 71 - X
Paul Burns discusses Def Leppard's 2002 album, X, with Iain Maloney and Mark Cookson.
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Episode 70 - Drastic Symphonies
Def Lep Pod is back for it's sixth and final season, and we kick off with a review of Def Leppard's latest album, Drastic Symphonies. Neil, Paul and Curt have given the album a couple of months to bed in before discussing it, but now it's time to explore the drastic, the distinctive, the decorative and the divisive elements of this "greatest hits plus". Join in!
During season six, episodes will be released fortnightly on Mondays, with the odd extra episode thrown in between.
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Episode 69 - Deep Cuts: Run Riot Live to You Got Me Runnin'
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. Join us for out final episode of this bonus series.
Next week sees the start of Season 6, kicking off with a review of Drastic Symphonies
Episode 68 - Deep Cuts: The Overture to Ring of Fire
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 67 - Deep Cuts: Come Undone to Open Your Eyes
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 66 - Deep Cuts: Let Me Be the One (Live) to Me and My Wine
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 65 - Deep Cuts: It's All About Believin' to Kiss the Day
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 64 - Deep Cuts: Guilty to Hysteria Live
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 63 - Deep Cuts: Glad I'm Alive to Go
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 62 - Deep Cuts: Cruise Control to Drive-In Saturday
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 61 - Deep Cuts: Battle of My Own to Comin' Under Fire
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 60 - Deep Cuts: All on Your Touch to Another Hit and Run Live
Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.
Episode 59 - Def Leppard Land: Sheffield Shows Reviewed!
In (definitely) the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul review Def Leppard's very special hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane in Def Leppard Land. It had to be done! Warning: Contains 'agricultural' language.
We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix!
Episode 58 - Previewing two HUGE Def Leppard hometown shows!
In the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul preview Def Leppard's two huge upcoming hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane.
Paul also speaks to Wendy Ulyett from Sheffield City Council for practical tips for those coming from all over the world to Sheffield for the first time, and to let us know what the city has to offer! [Starts 22 minute mark; ends 36 minute]
We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix!
Episode 57 - Mirror Ball: Live and More
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Brendan Woolley to discuss Def Leppard's first official live album, Mirror Ball, as well as touching on what it's like to be a fan of Def Leppard in Australia.
Episode 56 - Viva Hysteria and Hysteria & More - Hysteria Podset 8 of 8
In the final episode of our eight-part Hysteria podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by David Allen, David Church and Jonny de la Pena to discuss their experience of seeing Hysteria played live in sequence and in its entirety at the Viva Hysteria Las Vegas residency in 2013 and on the Hysteria and More Tour in 2018.
Episode 55 - The Hysteria Tour - Hysteria Podset 7 of 8
In the penultimate episode of our Hysteria Podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by Curt Taft and Andy Gibbons to discuss the Hysteria Tour.
We chart the story of Hysteria live, beginning at Rick's very first warm-up shows in Ireland in 1986 all the way through to October 1989, discussing the evolution of Def Leppard in the live arena during this time. Listen out for rarely heard bootleg recordings!
YouTube clips discussed in the show:
Diehard the Hunter live at Mountain View 1988 - https://youtu.be/LQLTvvo6tBk
Joe Elliott in the round stage tour - https://youtu.be/q6JrfCoh9o4
Episode 54 - Hysteria Super Deluxe - Hysteria Podset 6 of 8
In part six of our Hysteria extravaganza, host Neil Poole, is joined by Sakis Nikas and Judy Nunez to discuss 2017's Super Deluxe release of Hysteria and its myriad of extra Def Leppard stuff!
Episode 53 - The Meaning of Hysteria - Hysteria Podset 5 of 8
In part 5 of our Hysteria podset, Def Lep Pod contributors and listeners discuss the meaning of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.
Episode 52 - Hysteria - Side 2 - Hysteria Podset 4 of 8
It's still the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to discuss and review side two of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.
Episode 51 - Hysteria - Side 1 - Hysteria Podset 3 of 8
It's the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Chris Preston to discuss and review side one of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.
Episode 50 - The Making of Hysteria - Hysteria Podset 2 of 8
In the second of our eight-episode Hysteria podset, Paul Burns, Carolyn Norton and Iain Maloney discuss the making of the classic album, Hysteria.
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Episode 49 - Animal - Hysteria Podset 1 of 8
Join us as we kick off our eight episode Hysteria podset by taking a deep dive into the song Animal by Def Leppard
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Hysteria Podset! Contents Preview
On 3rd April 2023 Def Lep Pod launches it's Hysteria Podset: The ultimate and epic deep dive into the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.
4 weeks, 8 episodes of Hysteria goodness!
For those of you who would like to know in advance what's coming up and when, here is a short preview of the contents of the podset.
Episode 48 - High 'n' Dry - Part Two
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry.
Episode 47 - High 'n' Dry - Part One
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side one of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry.
Episode 46 - Drastic Symphonies - New Def Leppard album announcement - Reaction!
Neil reacts to the news of Def Leppard's new album announcement - Drastic Symphonies, and the symphonic version of Animal.
Episode 45 - On Through The Night - Part Two
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Iain Maloney to discuss side two of Def Leppard's debut album, On Through the Night.
Ian Maloney is an author and guitarist in the band Reg Flag Waltz.
Check out his writing and music below:
Writing: https://iainmaloney.com/ https://iainmaloney.substack.com/
Band: https://redflagwaltz.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-nomad
Episode 44 - On Through The Night - Part One
Ian Maloney is an author and guitarist in the band Reg Flag Waltz. Check out his writing and music below:
Writing:
iainmaloney.com/
iainmaloney.substack.com/
Band:
redflagwaltz.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-nomad
Episode 43 - Denim and Leather: The Rise and Fall of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Host, Paul Burns, chats to Michael Hann, the author of the critically acclaimed 'Denim and Leather: The Rise and Fall of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal', and about exactly just how Def Leppard fit in to the movement and the book. Listen in for all the insight!
You can buy Denim and Leather via:
https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/michael-hann/denim-and-leather/9781472134073/
Episode 42 - Joe Elliott, Ghost, Spillways and more Joe Elliott
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns as they delve into non-Def Leppard songs featuring Joe Elliott, including the latest collaboration with Ghost on Spillways
Check out the songs discussed on the Brother Joe playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pFNP8xO7K6lTJMGrsuGlr?si=c8207bb5d6f04dfa
The tenth song, This is for You, is on YouTube only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bawf8e_ZWAM
Songs:
1) Spillways
2) Love Reign O'er Me
3) Don't Look Down
4) Under My Wheels
5) Almighty Love
6) When I'm Dead and Gone
7) Helen Wheels
8) Last Man Standing
9) Let It Shine
10) This is For You
Information from Def Leppard Tour History website about Spillways [featuring Joe Elliott]: http://www.deflepparduk.com/def-leppard-joe-elliott-with-ghost-spillways-single-lyric-video-out-now.html
Episode 41 - Pyromania 40th Anniversary Celebration - Part Two
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by regular contributors Curt Taft, Paul Burns and Michael Citro again for part two of Def Lep Pod's epic Pyromania 40th anniversary celebrations. They discuss side 2 track-by-track, the potential for a Pyromania residency, Pyromania Deluxe, the album's 'danceability', and much, much more! Join us!
Episode 40 - Pyromania 40th Anniversary Celebration - Part One
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**Check out Michael's Record Collection podcast and episode 38 in particular - Michael's own Pyromania episode, featuring Neil as guest - at: Podcast | Michael Likes to Write (michaelsrecordcollection.com)
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Episode 39 - Behind The Music!
Host, Paul Burns, discusses and delves into the VH1 Def Leppard documentary, Behind the Music, with guests Curt Taft and Daniel Horner.
Episode 38 - Euphoria - Part Two
Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by guests Sakis Nikas, Carolyn Norton and Jonny de la Pena to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1999 album, Euphoria.
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Episode 37 - Euphoria - Part One
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Episode 36 - The Stadium Tour (Part 2) - The Adventures
Host, Neil Poole, discusses the Def Leppard Stadium Tour fan adventures with Judy Nunez and David Church.
You can see Dave and Judy on the official Def Leppard stadium tour vlog (referred to in the episode) at 3.21 here : https://youtu.be/aTLneUq3g7U
Episode 35 - These Guitars
Host, Neil Poole is joined by huge Def Leppard fan and guitarist extraordinaire, Ben Moore, to discuss Def Leppard and guitars! We take a close look at each of Pete Willis, Steve Clark, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. What has each brought to the Def Leppard sound? How do they differ? What are their career highlights? How do the different partnerships compare? More widely, how have Def Leppard innovated with their use of guitars and how do they differ to their peers? All these questions answered and much, much more. This episode will save your life.
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Episode 34 - Exclusive Phil Collen Interview!
Helen Collen interviews Def Leppard guitarist, Phil Collen, on behalf of Def Lep Pod and gets the lowdown on how he feels about the recent Stadium Tour now it has ended and for an in-depth, track by track look at Diamond Star Halos.
Who is the best rock band currently touring right now? What happens next? Why are Def Leppard inspired? Is it ok to like the Sex Pistols and Supertramp? Listen to find out!
In the second part of the episode, host, Neil Poole and guest, Carolyn Norton, recommend which tracks from Diamond Star Halos listeners may like based on their favourite Def Leppard album. Find out if you agree!
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Helen's previous interview with Phil is great too. Check it out: https://vimeo.com/705282010
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Episode 33 - Slang - Part Two
Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to conclude the review of Def Leppard's 1996 album, Slang. They chat side two, and some of the superb extras which can be found on the deluxe edition of the album.
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Neil's 'All on Your Touch' YouTube video referenced in this episode can be found at https://youtu.be/dnRhS9dbpaw
Episode 32 - The Stadium Tour 2022 - The Review
Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Chris Preston who reviews and discusses his experience of seeing Def Leppard in Toronto on The Stadium Tour 2022. We focus primarily on the Leps, but in the final part of the episode Chris also tells us how Motley Crue and Poison performed too.