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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In this episode, we are backstage with, Derek Dick AKA Fish from 1989 just after he had left progressive rock band Marillion.

Fish is clearly very comfortable to chat with legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, about his time with Marillion, his new music and what is next for him in the turbulent music industry of the day. This is a frank and personal conversation in which we hear the truth about how Fish felt about leaving Marillion at their commercial peak.