What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast
Mark FisherInterviews and discussions about XTC, from White Music to Wasp Star and beyond
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Published on 16 July 2026, Record Collector presents… XTC is a whole magazine dedicated to Swindon’s finest. If features interviews with Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory and Terry Chambers, as well as insights from Steve Lillywhite, John ... more
In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, author Jon Woolcott talks about The Tattooed Hills, his new book about the chalk figures of southern England, including the Uffington White Horse, cover star of XTC’s English Settlement... more
Exactly 50 years after XTC last played the Town Gardens Bowl in Swindon, drummer Terry Chambers is returning to the open-air art deco venue with EXTC. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, Terry talks about celebrating his ... more
In a Record Store Day exclusive, XTC are releasing Live Boots, a double-LP recording of their gig at Emerald City, New Jersey, on 17 April 1981 – exactly 45 years ago.
Sitting behind the sound desk for that gig was Gary Bradshaw, this month’s guest ... more
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- Raised the bar - AGAIN!
I have loved this podcast for a long time, but the latest Andy Partridge interview (part 1) of questions he hasn’t heard before is fantastic! Well done Mark and the imaginative questioners. Can’t wait for part 2!
Apple Podcasts5Smallface11
United Kingdom2 years ago - Xcellent
Very well thought out podcast about the best band ever!
Apple Podcasts5gtdriverdave
United States3 years ago - A famous XTC fan!
Mark, I understand on good authority that Adrian Durham, top Talksport presenter, is a mad XTC fan. It would be well worth getting him on your terrific podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Disgruntled Samsung UserUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Joyous
The book was wonderful and this podcast follows suit. Fills my heart and mind with positive beams of energy. The myriad restorative effect s of one single bands - XTC- art and music on people from all walks of life is life affirming and restores my somewhat shaky faith in humanity and the power of music
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Ireland5 years ago - XTC forever!
Proud Patreon member. Thank you for this!
Apple Podcasts5SueJ1961United States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #126 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
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Apple Podcasts | #147 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Italy/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
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The show centers on deep-dive conversations about XTC, spanning early garage-era origins, key live moments, studio breakthroughs, and later projects surrounding the band. Guests range from touring personnel and engineers to photographers, writers, and fellow musicians, offering technical insights, historical context, and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently highlight live sound, recording processes, and the band's evolving influence across decades, often weaving in archival memories, remembrances of specific venues, and the cultural milieu surrounding XTC's output. A notable strength is the host's ability to attract a mix of insiders and passionate fans, delivering thoughtful analysis alongside vivid behind-the-scenes stories that appeal... more
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1. Jon Woolcott
2. Chris Badley
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4. Gary Bradshaw
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7. Kathleen Hiraga
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