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Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd Fans

Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V
Pink Floyd
Syd Barrett
The Wall
Roger Waters
Dark Side Of the Moon
David Gilmour
Concert Experiences
1960s Music Scene
Bootlegs
Mental Health
Animals
Richard Wright
Rock Concerts
Vinyl Records
Early Rock Music
Art
Jazz
Harvested Label
Animals Tour
Music Memorabilia

Follow Fingal's Cave for a fresh perspective on the music of Pink Floyd. Our contributors include Rosemary Breen (Syd Barrett's sister), leading researchers, musicians who have worked with the band, road crew, collectors, tapers and traders.

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In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortl... more

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In this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.

Steve reflects on five... more

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In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.

We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical ... more

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In this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder.

One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he ... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Paule
Author of the book on Pink Floyd in 1967
Episode: Ep. 31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967
Bjorn Riis
A successful musician and creator of the website gilmourish.com
Episode: Ep.29 - 40 Years of Flying Solo, Celebrating David Gilmour Live 1984-2024 (with Special Guest: Bjorn Riis)
Lee Harris
Musician and former member of Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets
Episode: Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd
Andy Jackson
Composer, musician and audio engineer with extensive experience with Pink Floyd
Episode: Ep.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer
Ron Fleischer
Pink Floyd specialist, founder of Harvested label
Harvested label
Episode: Ep.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey
Harry Waters
Musician, composer, and son of Roger Waters
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Episode: Ep.13 - Harry Waters on Animals, Coachella, Nintendo and much more
Charles Beterams
Iconic figure in the Dutch Pink Floyd fan community, author, publisher, and operator of a webshop for Pink Floyd memorabilia.
Floydstuff
Episode: Ep.11 - Charles Beterams on the Dutch Pink Floyd scene: "It all started with 'SHINE ON...'
Col Turner
Founder of The Fleeting Glimpse, a prominent Pink Floyd fan website.
The Fleeting Glimpse
Episode: Ep. 10 - Col Turner on 'A Fleeting Glimpse', UFO and the dangers of asking Roger Waters to smile
Rosemary Breen
Syd Barrett's sister, caregiver, and advocate for mental health
Episode: Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Syd Barrett: „He never sought celebrity“

Hosts

Ian Priston
Co-host with a passion for music history and analysis, often leading discussions on significant themes within Pink Floyd's legacy.
Niels Zeehnfennig
Host providing insider insights and historical context surrounding Pink Floyd's music and legacy, often featuring guest narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Thank you !

    Really enjoyed the podcasts on Jan 1972, 74-75, The Wall shows, and Mick the Hat. Phenomenal job on dissecting the concerts and the era. I am a long time listener of Floyd live recordings, for me this is becoming an essential podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relayer67
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    If you like history and Pink Floyd you will love this podcast. Fascinating insight. Very well researched and informative. Thank you all for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stanislaw666
    United States6 months ago
  • The Best Pink Floyd Podcast!

    Well researched deep dives and great guest interviews. These episodes will save you years of difficult research and will provide you with more Pink Floyd history than you knew existed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GhostDad1
    United States6 months ago
  • Hidden gem

    The whole thing is well done and done with love by true sicko fans. Fascinating guests. This podcast has so much information it’s an important historical document for future researchers in and of itself. Perhaps my favorite podcast. What a nice discovery to find this. I hope you never stop. I wish you had covered David’s new album and tour. I just saw him in NYC and the albums has

    Interesting ties to the past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rouwshoya
    United States7 months ago
  • Hidden gem

    The first episode is shaky and disorganized but if you get past that it’s really great. I’m enjoying not only all the pink Floyd knowledge but learning about the secret life of bootleggers sneaking into live shows back in the day and then pressing illegal albums and selling them. Really interesting. The whole thing is well done and done with love by true fans. It also makes me feel better that other people are as obsessed with Pink Floyd as me and thus maybe I’m not crazy lol. I saw PF in 1... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CompetitivePokemonAllTheWay
    United States8 months ago

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Ep. 31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967
Q: What inspired you to focus on 1967 in such detail?
The immense amount of material and documentation uncovered in that year, as it was a pivotal moment for the band.
Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story
Q: Did you always live locally? Did you always live here where you live now?
No, I lived here from 1968.
Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story
Q: Was it like a private function in the sense that there was only a select number of people there and that they chose it quite carefully?
It was the atmosphere, I think.
Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story
Q: What do you remember about being aged nine then? That was when you became aware of it?
When my mum died.
Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"
Q: Have you experienced community support in your projects?
Bob shared that he received valuable feedback from the community, which helped him develop his audio engineering skills.

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What is Fingal's Cave about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the music of an iconic band, the series offers a unique blend of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and historical context that resonate with long-time enthusiasts as well as new fans. Key topics include in-depth discussions on pivotal moments in the band's evolution, such as the release of classic albums like 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wall,' along with explorations of live performances and the evolving legacy of the band's members, both as a collective and in their solo careers.

Notably, the series features contributions from a diverse array of guests, including musicians, researchers, and even family members of the band members, providing listeners with an expansive understanding of Pink Floyd's impact on music and... more

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1. Ed Paule
2. Bjorn Riis
3. Lee Harris
4. Andy Jackson
5. Ron Fleischer
6. Harry Waters
7. Charles Beterams
8. Col Turner

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