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Highgate Wood
Sean Underwood
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Corrine Kennedy
Peter Van Conklin
Palimpsest Productions
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Peter James Van Conklin
Victor Kennedy
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Highgate Wood rose to prominence in the early 1970s, propelled by the triple threat of dynamic front man Sean Underwood, wunderkind guitarist Peter Van Conklin, and keyboardist Corrine Kennedy. Dancing a line between artsy prog rock and mainstream melodics, they had a string of hit albums before suddenly disbanding in 1975 when a studio fire resulted in Corrine’s death and Peter’s descent into mad... more

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Patti alone. Aftermath. The final tape.

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Patti tells secrets. Falling like ash. The Final Moments of Sean Underwood.

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Patti makes a hole. Hidden tapes. A talk with Victor. Patti makes plans.

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Recent Guests

Victor Kennedy
Corrine Kennedy's brother, former Highgate Wood drummer, later producer and founder of the Corrine Kennedy Foundation
Corrine Kennedy Foundation
Episode: Track Five: A Look in Your Eyes Like Black Holes in the Sky
Corrine Kennedy
Keyboardist of Highgate Wood, later deceased
Highgate Wood
Episode: Track Three: Your Silhouette Will Charge the View
Rachel O'Rourke
A classically trained musician who joined Highgate Wood before their peak years
Highgate Wood
Episode: Track Four: Her Face at First Just Ghostly

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Pagan Lost Media Progressive Rock Art

    Excellent spooky factor in a well-crafted story. Discovered a new favorite band.

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    Sibbsy111111111
    United States18 days ago
  • Excellent ghost story

    As you’d expect from Palimpsest, this is a beautifully crafted ghost story woven around a whistful tale of lost-love and the lust for fame. I hope there will be many more one-off productions like this from the Palimpsest team.

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    Magsscribbler
    United Kingdom18 days ago

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A fictional podcast with strong archival and dreamlike elements
High-quality sound design and true-crime-inflected storytelling

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#58
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#145
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#23
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#81
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#115
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#153
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Track Five: A Look in Your Eyes Like Black Holes in the Sky
Q: Do you think Sean killed Corrine?
The guest avoids assigning direct blame, stating Corrine died in the fire and acknowledging complex, unproven theories; the emphasis is on acknowledging the tragedy over sensational accusations.
Track Five: A Look in Your Eyes Like Black Holes in the Sky
Q: Can you briefly tell me about joining Highgate Wood?
The artist describes joining as a practical match, a seamless fit with Corey and work as a package deal, rooted in long-time collaboration and shared musical upbringing.

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What is Highgate Wood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program blends archival storytelling, investigative interviews, and atmospheric fiction to explore the rise and fall of a 1970s art-rock band and the legacy it left behind. Across episodes, listeners follow a daughter's search for truth about a notorious studio fire, the band's dynamics and myths, and the personal costs of fame, memory, and myth-making. The show frequently interweaves first-person confessions, archival tapes, and ghostly motifs to build a moody, immersive narrative about artistry, trauma, and the enduring pull of a rock saga that refuses to die. It stands out for its hybrid approach—fictional narrative drama anchored in real historical figures and locations—creating a compelling space for fans of storytelling, music hi... more

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