31. Lily of the Valley (1974)
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 entire u…
32. Now I’m Here (1974)
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, an…
196. Press to Play…Then Press Stop - Trimming Paul McCartney’s ‘Press to Play’ album (1986)
This time on Trimming The Musical Fat, Stephen is joined by returning guest and former TTMF co-host Paul Nicholson, alongside journalist, writer, critic and author Eoghan Laing, for a deep dive into Paul McCartney’s 1986 album Press to Play.
The mission? To create the definitive TTMF Supercut of P…
World Grand Prix preview | Can Littler bounce back from whistling controversy?
Michael Bridge is joined by Polly James and Paul Nicholson to preview the World Grand Prix. They discuss Luke Littler being whistled at the World Series of Darts Finals and ask if he can recover from the controversy to retain his World Grand Prix title. Also, they debate if Luke Humphries can win a…
33. In The Lap of the Gods (1974)
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 fur…
Ross Smith special | Premier League aim and World Grand Prix preparations!
Michael Bridge, Polly James and Paul Nicholson are joined by Ross Smith following his win at the World Series of Darts Finals. Smith reflects on his triumph in Amsterdam and he's determined to participate in next year's Premier League. They also preview the upcoming World Grand Prix and react to Lu…
34. Stone Cold Crazy (1974)
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, favo…
197. Cloud Nine or Cloud Nein? – Trimming George Harrison’s 1987 Album
George Harrison’s 1987 comeback album Cloud Nine gets the Trimming The Musical Fat treatment!
After years away from the spotlight, George returned with an album that combined his distinctive songwriting with a fresh, polished late-80s sound — helped along by producer Jeff Lynne and a stellar cast o…
35. Dear Friends (1974)
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 will…
When Everything Feels Urgent, Find the 12 Notes - with Paul Nicholson
“There are only 12 notes.” That's what a professor told Paul Nicholson, a saxophone player who could play anything put in front of him but was terrified of making music up on his own. The line stayed with him and became a mantra he repeated whenever things got crazy and chaotic: when something feel…
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