ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Sheer Pod Attack: A Queen Song‑By‑Song Podcast is a weekly deep dive through Queen’s catalogue—in strict chronological order.
Hosted by Edinburgh brothers Stephen and Paul Nicholson, lifelong fans since raiding their dad’s Queen's Greatest Hits cassette in the early ’80s, each episode spotlights a single track with context, studio and live history, cultural impact, and where it sits in the Queen universe. After the discussion, the boys deliver their verdict: Top, Middle, or Lower‑tier Queen.
Expect archival interview clips, spirited (and often cheeky) debate, and a Queen quiz question.
Hosted by Edinburgh brothers Stephen and Paul Nicholson, lifelong fans since raiding their dad’s Queen's Greatest Hits cassette in the early ’80s, each episode spotlights a single track with context, studio and live history, cultural impact, and where it sits in the Queen universe. After the discussion, the boys deliver their verdict: Top, Middle, or Lower‑tier Queen.
Expect archival interview clips, spirited (and often cheeky) debate, and a Queen quiz question.
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
11 minutes
English
United Kingdom
38 episodes
since Feb. 13, 2026
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Brothers Stephen & Paul Nicholson turn up the tempo this week with Queen’s playful pop gem Misfire. The duo critique the track’s breezy rhythm and layered guitar work, sharing their favourite moments — from John Deacon’s catchy bassline to the song’s cheeky lyrical tone.
They also dive into fa…
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson slow things down this week with Queen’s tender ballad Dear Friends. The brothers critique the track’s delicate harmonies and emotional brevity, sharing their favourite moments — from Freddie’s heartfelt vocal delivery to Brian’s understated piano work.
Listeners …
Hosted by brothers Stephen & Paul Nicholson, this week’s episode dives headfirst into Queen’s breakneck blast of proto‑thrash chaos — Stone Cold Crazy.
We unpack the song’s manic energy, its punk‑before‑punk attitude, and the lyrical mayhem that made it a live favourite. Expect sharp critique, …
Join brothers Stephen & Paul Nicholson as they continue their song-by-song journey through the Queen catalogue, turning their attention to “In The Lap of the Gods” from Queen’s classic 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack.
Is this an overlooked Queen gem, a solid album track, or something that belongs…
Episode 32 of Sheer Pod Attack dives head-first into the electric chaos and theatrical swagger of Queen's Now I'm Here - a track that captures the band at their most explosive and arena-ready.
Stephen & Paul Nicholson break the song down with their trademark mix of sharp critique, playfuldebate…
Episode 31 of Sheer Pod Attack drifts into one of Queen's most delicate, emotional treasures; Lily of the Valley. Hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson guide listeners through a reflective, detail-rich exploration of Freddie Mercury's miniature masterpiece-a song that may be short, but carries an enti…
Stephen & Paul Nicholson return with a razor‑edged deep dive into one of Queen’s most theatrical and venom‑laced early masterpieces — Flick of the Wrist. It’s the middle chapter of the iconic three‑song suite on Sheer Heart Attack, and the brothers give it the full Sheer Pod Attack treatment.
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After a long hiatus, host Stephen Nicholson returns to Trimming The Movie Fat with guest Paul Melon for a cinematic deep dive worthy of the Corleone name. In this comeback episode — the first since 2025 — the duo critiques all three Godfather films, dissecting their power, family, and legacy. Expec…
Episode 29 of Sheer Pod Attack turns the spotlight onto one of Queen’s most swagger‑laden deep cuts: Tenement Funster. Hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson guide listeners through a punchy, story‑driven exploration of Roger Taylor’s gritty, youthful anthem — the perfect blend of attitude, melody, and…
Stephen & Paul Nicholson dive headfirst into one of Queen’s most iconic early masterpieces — Killer Queen — delivering a collector‑grade breakdown with all the sparkle, swagger, and sly charm the song deserves.
You get a full Sheer Pod Attack treatment:
• Song ranking — where we place Killer …
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