The Three Track Podcast

The Three Track Podcast is lovingly curated by a music nerd, for music nerds. Guests pick their three favourite tracks, from niche B-sides to the most ubiquitous chart hits, and discuss every beat in intricate detail, as well as their general love of music with host, comedian and resident music obsessive, Gabriel Ebulue. Music and stings used under CC Attribution License: 1984 by Punk Rock Opera http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Punk_Rock_Opera/Nerve_Damage CC Attribution License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 100 - Gabriel Ebulue 12/09/2019

Episode 100 - Gabriel Ebulue We made it to 100! To celebrate, James Acaster steps into the host chair and I step into the hot seat. We talk about the influence of BONES on the new generation of Hip-Hop, how and why I started the podcast, WU LYF, love songs and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/12326399

Episode 99 - Oliver Kemp (Album Special) 12/02/2019

Episode 99 - Oliver Kemp (Album Special) On this album special, Oliver Kemp returns to discuss 'Field of Reeds' by These New Puritans. We talk about the experimental methods used to create the album, the poetic and impenetrable lyrics, hawks, and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/12130550

Episode 98 - Yoni Wolf 11/25/2019

Episode 98 - Yoni Wolf Yoni Wolf is a producer, musician, and frontman of the band WHY? In this episode, we talk about the thematic reasons behind his 3 picks, his label Anticon Records, what goes into making an album and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/12121760

Episode 97 - James Acaster (Album Special) 11/18/2019

Episode 97 - James Acaster (Album Special) On this album special, award-winning comedian, James Acaster returns to talk about 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' by Refused. We discuss experimental music, Nu-Metal, Kettering club nights and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/12064043

Bonus Tracks #17 11/11/2019

Bonus Tracks #17 Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about new music, end of decade lists, the trend of short Hip-Hop songs, and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/11982317

Episode 96 - Nick Elleray (Album Special) 10/28/2019

Episode 96 - Nick Elleray (Album Special) On this album special comedian, Nick Elleray returns to talk about 'American Water' by Silver Jews. We discuss the lyrics of David Berman, the guitar work of Stephen Malkmus, the Purple Mountains album and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/11797517

Episode 95 - Son Little 10/21/2019

Episode 95 - Son Little Aaron Livingston aka Son Little is a Grammy award-winning musician. In this episode, we talk about growing up at the same time as Hip-Hop, the lyricism of Stevie Wonder, his upcoming album, and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/11716937

Episode 94 - Nish Kumar (Album Special) 10/14/2019

Episode 94 - Nish Kumar (Album Special) In this album special, we invited critically-acclaimed comedian Nish Kumar back onto the podcast to talk about 3 songs from one of his favorite albums: Dear Science by TV On The Radio. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/11628029

Episode 93 - Anaïs Mitchell 09/09/2019

Episode 93 - Anaïs Mitchell Anaïs Mitchell is a Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter. In this episode, live from Green Man Festival, we talk about her love of folk music, her songwriting process, her musical Hadestown, and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/11163059

Episode 92 - Ezra Furman LIVE 08/26/2019

Episode 92 - Ezra Furman LIVE Ezra Furman is an American musician and songwriter. In this episode, live from Deer Shed Festival, we talk about Doo-wop music, 60's girl groups, the power of John Lennon's voice, and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10990892

Episode 91 - Daniel Hoffmann-Gill (Album Special) 08/12/2019

Episode 91 - Daniel Hoffmann-Gill (Album Special) In this album special we invited actor Daniel Hoffmann-Gill back on the podcast to talk about three songs from one of his favorite albums: My War by Black Flag. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10851953

Bonus Tracks #16 08/05/2019

Bonus Tracks #16 Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about underrated love songs, unofficial movie soundtracks, dream podcast guests, and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10779740

Episode 90 - Brigitte Aphrodite 07/22/2019

Episode 90 - Brigitte Aphrodite Brigitte Aphrodite is a punk poet, musician, writer, theatre-maker and feminist showgirl. In this episode, we talk about the lineage of feminist punk icons, the witty lyrics of Jarvis Cocker, her new theatre piece Parakeet and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10600817

Episode 89 - Jo Kendall 07/15/2019

Episode 89 - Jo Kendall Jo Kendall is a music journalist and the reviews editor for Prog Magazine. In this episode, we talk in-depth about Jimi Hendrix, the quirky yet dangerous Psychobilly scene, Prog and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10514552

Episode 88 - Siân Llewellyn 07/08/2019

Episode 88 - Siân Llewellyn Siân Llewellyn is a music journalist and editor of Classic Rock Magazine. In this episode, we talk about the importance of record stores, exciting new guitar music, her journey into journalism and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10426169

Episode 87 - John Hastings 06/18/2019

Episode 87 - John Hastings John Hastings is an award-winning and critically acclaimed comedian. In this episode, we delve into his eclectic taste in music, including his love for Heavy Metal, Jazz and Afrobeat. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/10188971

Bonus Tracks #15 05/28/2019

Bonus Tracks #15 Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about the documentary I made for BBC Radio 4 called Karaoke Rage; an investigation into a karaoke curse in the Philippines, where performances of Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way' have been linked to multiple murders. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9942476

Episode 86 - Chris Betts (Album Special) 05/20/2019

Episode 86 - Chris Betts (Album Special) In our first ever album special we invited comedian Chris Betts back on to the podcast to talk about three songs from one of his favorite albums: Between The Breaks Live by Stan Rodgers. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9842393

Episode 85 - Mio 05/13/2019

Episode 85 - Mio Mio is an artist, photographer, and musician. Her Instagram page has blown up in recent years due to her impressive and inventive re-creations of album covers. In this episode, we talk about her deep connection to the music of Elliott Smith, how she started her expansive record collection and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9741131

Episode 84 - Polly Glass 04/29/2019

Episode 84 - Polly Glass Polly Glass is a music journalist. She is currently the features editor at Classic Rock Magazine. In the episode, we talk about new and exciting guitar music, getting into AC/DC, Steven Wilson and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9557732

Episode 83 - Alison Spittle 04/22/2019

Episode 83 - Alison Spittle Alison Spittle is a comedian, writer, radio producer, and actor. In this episode, we talk about getting into UK Garage as a teenager, the brilliance of Lizzo, her love for R&B and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9471944

Bonus Tracks #14 04/14/2019

Bonus Tracks #14 Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about Record Store Day 2019, Lil Nas X and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9391796

Episode 82 - Stephen Hill 04/08/2019

Episode 82 - Stephen Hill Stephen Hill is a music journalist and podcaster. He writes for Metal Hammer Magazine and he is the co-host of the Riot Act Podcast. In this episode, we talk about how a robbery helped to change his taste in music, getting into Heavy Metal, and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9298979

Episode 81 - Ivo Graham 04/01/2019

Episode 81 - Ivo Graham Ivo Graham is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed comedian. In this episode, we talk about his dad's impact on his musical taste, discovering Arcade Fire, the emotional floor-fillers of LCD Soundsystem, and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9195323

Episode 80 - Natasha Scharf 03/25/2019

Episode 80 - Natasha Scharf Natasha Scharf is an author, broadcaster and music journalist who specializes in alternative, gothic and metal musical genres. In this episode, we get in-depth about the goth subculture, favorite live shows and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/9122633

Episode 79 - Pete Paphides 03/12/2019

Episode 79 - Pete Paphides Pete Paphides is a music journalist and broadcaster. In this episode, we talk about dial a disc, UB40, the poetic writing of Paul Weller and much more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/8967947

Bonus Tracks #13 02/25/2019

Bonus Tracks #13 Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about dream guests, the internet's impact on music and more. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/8764910

Episode 78 - Jackie Tohn 02/11/2019

Episode 78 - Jackie Tohn Jackie Tohn is an actor, musician, and comedian. She has a recurring role on the Netflix original series GLOW and has appeared on shows such as The Sopranos and The Closer. In this episode, we talk about Billy Joel, her time on American Idol and how Patty Griffin influenced her musical career. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/8579222

Episode 77 - Jonny Donahoe 01/28/2019

Episode 77 - Jonny Donahoe Jonny Donahoe is a comedian, writer, and one-half of the musical comedy duo, Jonny & The Baptists. In this episode, we talk about the political side of Tracy Chapman, preferring singles to albums, and how a Björk song perfectly encapsulated an important moment in his life. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/8403827

Episode 76 - John Robertson 01/21/2019

Episode 76 - John Robertson John Robertson is an award-winning comedian and the brains behind the live-action video game smash, The Dark Room. In this episode, we talk about the importance of his granddad's record collection, his love for Loudon Wainwright, and our favorite anime theme songs. /episode/index/show/threetrackpodcast/id/8325605

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