In this episode, we hear one of the many classic interviews Tom Russell recorded with AC/DC’s Angus Young.

A native of Glasgow and a regular visitor to Scotland, Angus reminisces about his experiences in Glasgow and beyond, sharing recording and road stories from life with one of the world’s most successful rock bands.

At the time, AC/DC were in the middle of a massive world tour promoting their self-produced Fly On The Wall album, and Angus and the lads were about to play the first of two nights at Edinburgh Playhouse. From this point on, the band would rarely perform in traditional theatres again as they moved on to conquer the world’s biggest stadiums.

This interview feels more like a chat between two old friends than a typical rock star Q&A — with Angus relaxed, funny, and sharp as ever, under the effortless guidance of Uncle Tom.

It's 1991 and Tom is in rural England enjoying tea and cake with one of rock musics most dynamic and influencial front men, none othr than Ozzy Osbourne.

In this interview we hear of Ozzy's process for writing his latest album, 1991's "No More Tears". Ozzy is in top form as he remembers writing with Lemmy of Motorhead fame and describes his life as the Lord of the Manor.

A brilliantly funny interview that reveals Ozzy's true character and laser sharp wit. Poor Tom hardly gets a word in!

The year was 1995, and Van Halen were in the UK for a rare tour. We’re back in London as Tom sits down with the legendary Van Halen brothers, right in the middle of their run promoting the band’s new album with Sammy Hagar, "Balance".

In this candid and often funny interview, Tom draws out insights into the band’s creative process—from writing riffs to finding that signature Van Halen sound. It’s a window into the studio and the stage that fans rarely get to peek through.

And the stories don’t stop when the mics are off. After the interview, Tom, Scott and Andy dive into some incredible backstage tales, from Van Halen to Rick Rubin to moments that shaped the sound of an era.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love hearing how music gets made, this one’s for you.

Let’s go backstage.

Tom, Andy and Scott

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