24 MAR 2023 · It’s always sad when an artist we know and love dies suddenly, especially if they’re young and in their prime, but for some unfortunate souls, the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ they departed this earth will maybe never come to light. In our season 2 finale of Heard This? Podcast, we’ll be digging into some of the strange and unexplained deaths of famous musicians. It’s a deep rabbit hole to fall down, so join us on our journey into the unknown. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry Episode Sources: https://people.com/music/musicians-unsolved-murders-mysterious-shocking/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/richey-edwards-manic- street-preachers-disappearance-missing-25-year-anniversary-a9308046.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richey_Edwards?wprov=sfla1 https://rollingstonesdata.com/trivia/frank-thorogood-cotchford-farm-brian-jones-house/?amp=1 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/mar/19/popandrock.elliottsmith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Smith?wprov=sfla1 https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/6-musicians-who-died-mysterious-deaths/list/brian-jones-1969/ https://www.spin.com/photos/13-mysterious-unsolved-deaths/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cooke?wprov=sfla1

14 MAR 2023 · Theories about the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls have captivated music fans since the two iconic rappers were murdered in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Their deaths remain two of the most mysterious tragedies in music history and their stories have inspired a wide range of conspiracies over the years. In this episode of Heard This? We provide you with an overview of some of these widespread theories and rumours. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry Episode Sources: https://slate.com/culture/2019/12/tupac-biggie-murder-investigation-theories-slow-burn.html https://www.businessinsider.com/biggie-and-tupac-murder-theories-cases-suspects-2017-3?r=US&IR=T https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/tupac/best-conspiracy-theories/ http://sabotagetimes.com/music/tupacs-former-bodyguard-reveals-who-shot-the-rapper https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tupac-shakurs-unsolved-murder-musics-most-wtf-conspiracy-theories-explained-118189/ https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/tupac-is-alive-theory/

28 FEB 2023 · We are taking a break this week, so here is a throwback to our very first episode which you may not have heard yet: Conspiracy: Avril is Dead Have you heard that Avril Lavigne, the original Sk8er Boi, died in 2003 and was replaced by a body double named Melissa? In this episode of Heard This? we share with you an overview of the origins and 'evidence' behind the mindboggling Avril replacement conspiracy theory.

21 FEB 2023 · Woodstock was a festival enshrined in history, it defined the end of the sixties and a decade that had changed the music industry beyond recognition. Part one of this two part episode of Heard This, explored just what made the original Woodstock festival so legendary, and today, in part two, we look at how an attempt to recreate I went so disastrously wrong and ended in chaos. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry Episode Sources: https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a40769147/woodstock-99-true-story/ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/trainwreck-woodstock-99-true-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_%2799 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/19-worst-things-about-woodstock-99-176052/ https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2021/07/woodstock-99-documentary-its-not-just-limp-bizkits-fault-theres-a-lot-of-blame-for-went-wrong.html https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/hbo-woodstock-99-documentary-review/ https://www.mtv.com/news/3h2x4j/two-woodstock-fans-allegedly-raped-in-mosh-pits https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/woodstock-99-true-story-music-festival-b2139169.html Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81280924

14 FEB 2023 · Woodstock - It was a festival that defined the end of the sixties and a decade that had changed the music industry beyond recognition. In part one of this two part episode of Heard This, we’ll be exploring what made the original Woodstock festival so legendary, and how attempts to recreate it since have ranged from the mundane to the downright disastrous. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (Obtained from Podcastle) Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock?wprov=sfla1 https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/woodstock https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/08/woodstock-50-photos-1969/596107/ https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-woodstock-festival/

7 FEB 2023 · From accidental upset to intentional provocation, There have been a number of highly controversial, debate-sparking and outrage invoking album covers over the years, many of which were subsequently changed, censored or outright banned from release. In this episode of Heard This?, we will take you through our list of 8 such offenders and explore what it was about each one that made them so controversial. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (Obtained from Podcastle) Episode Sources: https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/most-controversial-banned-album-covers/the-coup-party-music/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/10-controversial-album-covers/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/most-controversial-album-covers/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/most-controversial-album-covers/ http://www.feelnumb.com/2009/03/24/lynyrd-skynyrd-street-survivors-album-eerie-cover/ https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=650edab40959ee68JmltdHM9MTY3NDUxODQwMCZpZ3VpZD0zZjMxNDIyMC03MzVhLTY0ZjMtMTRhNC01MDgzNzI0ZjY1NzEmaW5zaWQ9NTIyNg&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=3f314220-735a-64f3-14a4-5083724f6571&psq=suede+suede+album+cover+controversy&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9mYXJvdXRtYWdhemluZS5jby51ay9zdWVkZS1zZWxmLXRpdGxlZC1kZWJ1dC1hbGJ1bS8&ntb=1 https://www.nme.com/photos/40-outrageous-banned-album-sleeves-1423495

31 JAN 2023 · Musicians have a very unique way of getting their beef aired, whether its with a fellow artist, a politician, or hell just large swathes of the population – I give you the hallowed Diss Track. This week on Heard This, we’ll take a closer look at a few of our favourite ones, and let you judge for yourself whether the gripes are justified, or if they’re just the ravings of people spitting their dummy out. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (Obtained from Podcastle) Episode sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diss_%28music%29?wprov=sfla1 https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-beatles/sexy-sadie https://www.songfacts.com/facts/john-lennon/how-do-you-sleep https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_Wars?wprov=sfla1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_Is_Over?wprov=sfla1 https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/eminem-vs-everyone-comprehensive-list-slim-shady- lyrical-feuds-beefs-2561575 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_diss_tracks?wprov=sfla1 https://www.songfacts.com/facts/justin-timberlake/cry-me-a-river https://www.songfacts.com/facts/50-cent/how-to-rob https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Cent?wprov=sfla1 https://www.songfacts.com/facts/nicki-minaj/stupid-hoe

20 DEC 2022 · For every Wizzard, Slade or Mariah Carey, who could pretty much sit back and retire following their Christmas hits, there are those Christmas songs that are so strange or cringe worthy (or both), it’s no wonder they sit in the depths of Noel hell. In this episode of Heard This, we’ll be delving into Santa’s sack to discover the mad, bad and truly odd festive offerings that have been served up over the decades. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry Episode Sources: https://www.billboard.com/culture/lifestyle/weird-christmas-songs-holiday-8546698/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Hankey%2C_the_Christmas_Poo?wprov=sfla1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaudete?wprov=sfla1 https://youtu.be/coLftIkrkXE https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/9-crazy-christmas-songs-from-around-the-world/ https://youtu.be/a0mT-zNxRMw https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/worst-christmas-songs-of-all-time-1261578/the- killers-dont-shoot-me-santa-1270966/ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/east-17/stay-another-day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominick_the_Donkey?wprov=sfla1 https://www.timeout.com/music/the-12-worst-christmas-songs-ever-inflicted-on-humankind

13 DEC 2022 · (Part 2 of a two part exploration of the life and work of Michael Jackson) For four decades, Michael Jackson - The ‘King of Pop’ and cultural icon, was almost constantly in the public eye. Even now, more than a decade after his premature death, he remains the most decorated solo artist in music history and a constant source of intrigue. In a two-part episode of Heard This, we will explore Jackson’s life and work, along with the many conspiracies and controversial moments that dogged him throughout his colourful life. Make sure to subscribe to catch Part 2 as soon as it drops next week. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (obtained from Podcastle) Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/jacksons-legacy-jackson-5 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2719763.stm Uncommon People – David Hepworth pages 291-292, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_%28album%29?wprov=sfla1 https://www.newsweek.com/michael-jackson-bad-video-smooth-criminal-king-pop-657221 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverland_Ranch?wprov=sfla1 https://web.archive.org/web/20190418234039/https://www.latimes.com/la-me-jacksontimeline-jackson-cancels-world-tour-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-09-me-49-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_child_sexual_abuse_accusations_against_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-aug-14-la-me-ln-debbie-rowe-testify-20130814-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_appearance_of_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 Leaving Neverland – Channel 4/HBO 2019 Living With Michael Jackson – ITV/ABC 2003

6 DEC 2022 · (Part 1 of a two part exploration of the life and work of Michael Jackson) For four decades, Michael Jackson - The ‘King of Pop’ and cultural icon, was almost constantly in the public eye. Even now, more than a decade after his premature death, he remains the most decorated solo artist in music history and a constant source of intrigue. In a two-part episode of Heard This, we will explore Jackson’s life and work, along with the many conspiracies and controversial moments that dogged him throughout his colourful life. Make sure to subscribe to catch Part 2 as soon as it drops next week. Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (obtained from Podcastle) Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/jacksons-legacy-jackson-5 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2719763.stm Uncommon People – David Hepworth pages 291-292, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_%28album%29?wprov=sfla1 https://www.newsweek.com/michael-jackson-bad-video-smooth-criminal-king-pop-657221 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverland_Ranch?wprov=sfla1 https://web.archive.org/web/20190418234039/https://www.latimes.com/la-me-jacksontimeline-jackson-cancels-world-tour-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-09-me-49-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_child_sexual_abuse_accusations_against_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-aug-14-la-me-ln-debbie-rowe-testify-20130814-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_appearance_of_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1 Leaving Neverland – Channel 4/HBO 2019 Living With Michael Jackson – ITV/ABC 2003