Return of the Giant Podweed

March 25, 2022 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

Greetings Stationeers!

Tune in to this short minisode for an announcement about the future of The Revelation Station podcast.

(Don’t worry, we’re coming back. Unless you don’t like us that is, in which case why are you even reading this?)

Next Episode: Spectral Mornings by Steve Hackett

Thanks for listening to this episode. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast you can donate the price of a coffee to help run the website by clicking this link. All donations are gratefully received and give you access to 10 exclusive minisodes only available to people who donate.

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But I know that she's not there...

September 23, 2021 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

3.2.4 Colour
The Revelation Station
starring Gary Starr in
Small Talk: a four-part episode
by SIMON HELDREICH : part 4 - Studio
In the final episode, Simon & Gary
discuss the possibilities of a new
album and when to expect a live
release. Simon tells us what he
hopes a re-issues programme
should look like.
Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF
Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF

Music by GENESIS.
Script editor GARY STARR
Director SIMON HELDREICH

A REVELATION STATION PODCASTS production

And I reach across to touch her...

September 22, 2021 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

3.2.3 Colour
The Revelation Station
starring Gary Starr in
Small Talk: a four-part episode
by SIMON HELDREICH : part 3 - Scope
Continuing the discussion of The
Last Domino? tour with Simon &
Gary. The tour is hitting the UK and
USA, but do the boys think there is
a possibility of future European dates?
Plus - some Audience Participation!
Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF
Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF

Music by GENESIS.
Script editor GARY STARR
Director SIMON HELDREICH

A REVELATION STATION PODCASTS production

There's no need to look outside, to see I feel the rain...

September 21, 2021 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

3.2.2 Colour
The Revelation Station
starring Gary Starr in
Small Talk: a four-part episode
by SIMON HELDREICH : part 2 - Sound
With the Genesis tour finally
underway, Simon & Gary discuss how
the band might sound in 2021. What
will the addition of backing singers,
and a youthful new drummer
in Nic Collins, bring to the band?
Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF
Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF

Music by GENESIS.
Script editor GARY STARR
Director SIMON HELDREICH

A REVELATION STATION PODCASTS production

The grey of evening fills the room...

September 20, 2021 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

3.2.1 Colour
The Revelation Station
starring Gary Starr in
Small Talk: a four-part episode
by SIMON HELDREICH : part 1 - Setlist
In the first part of a brand new
adventure, Simon and Gary ponder
the start of the Last Domino tour.
What tracks would they like to hear?
And will there be any surprises in
store?
Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF
Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF

Music by GENESIS.
Script editor GARY STARR
Director SIMON HELDREICH

A REVELATION STATION PODCASTS production

If life's an opera, bring it on...

September 17, 2021 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

M.11 Black & White
The Revelation Station
starring Simon Heldreich in
Hackett About A Bit: a special episode
by SIMON HELDREICH
As Steve Hackett tours the UK, Simon
reviews his latest album, Surrender Of
Silence. Will Simon find much to like
in this 27th studio release?
Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF
Gary……………………………………....ABSENT

Music by STEVE HACKETT.
Script editor GARY STARR
Director SIMON HELDREICH

A REVELATION STATION PODCASTS production

My hopes are as the leaves upon the water...

May 03, 2019 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

***Yes it is, that’s the magic number…***

In May 1982 Genesis released their second EP, 3x3, onto an unsuspecting world. Made up of leftovers from the Abacab sessions it proved to be a modest hit in the UK charts, just like their first EP.
Lead track “Paperlate“ managed to be an homage to both 70’s and 80’s Genesis whilst the other two tracks were also on the EP.

But meanwhile, with the future of the Pub assured, Gary and Simon continue their London adventure with a nice relaxing trip on a bus to their next appointment. It seems Simon has meticulously planned the journey BUT what will happen when things go awry? Get ready for rush hour…

Featuring guest stars:
Bus Driver: Ray Grast
Bouncer: Richmond Leishi
And a recurring cast of thousands.

So…if you’ve read this far you probably like the podcast. If you do please consider supporting us by clicking on this link and contributing the price of a coffee to the running of the podcast. You may notice the sound quality of the episode is greatly improved, we’d like to keep doing that with your help. All donations will go towards the running cost of the website and recording equipment. Big thanks to the people who have already donated, we love you. Not in a weird way…

If you’d like to share your memories of Genesis or your opinions of the episode, you can email us at revelationstationpodcast@gmail.com, leave a comment below or join our Facebook group. We would love to hear from you.

Incidentally, A Happy Christmas to all of you at home...

December 25, 2018 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

Greetings listeners! It’s been a great year for The Revelation Station, so I wanted to provide a little minisode by way of thanks. I hope you enjoy the treats herein (but if not at least it’s only 20 minutes long).

As mentioned in the show notes here are links to all of the tracks played:

Kill Bill In The Air Tonight by Bobbi Martini

Abacab/Faint by Ben Double M

Mama Will Rock You by Ben Liebrand

Please enjoy, and let me know what you thought by emailing revelationstationpodcast@gmail.com or joining the Facebook group Revelation Station podcast.

We’ll be back after the New Year with new episodes, for now we’re off on our Hols!

Midweek Hackett Madness!

October 03, 2018 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

On October 1st 2018, Steve Hackett began his Genesis Revisited with Band and Orchestra tour in Nottingham.

Here are the thoughts of two fools who went to see that show. Recorded live, respectively, on a Tram; in a branch of Starbucks and in Simon's car. The sound quality is variable in places and topics of discussion include: Coffee, Trams, Vodka and what Steve might get up to on his visit to Nottingham.

NOTE: May contain some swears!

You lucky things! A new episode to follow on Friday! Woo-hoo!

Unexpected item in the bagging area

September 07, 2018 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

*Don't you just hate it when that happens?*

Greetings! Due to real life the next episode has been delayed, so in the meantime please enjoy this minisode. It features a conversation cut from the A Trick Of The Tail episode and some outtakes. The music used is called "Prodigy", I found it on the internet in about 2005 so I have no idea who it's by. If it's by you, or you know who it is by, drop me an email and I'll give a credit.

Got anything you want to share with us? Stories or opinions on upcoming albums, or how you got into the band in the first place? Love us? Hate us? All feedback is welcome, just send it to revelationstationpodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment below.

Look out for the next episode coming soon!

Extra! Extra! Unknown band scores documentary!

July 20, 2018 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

Remember the time Genesis did that music for that documentary? Nope, me neither.

In 1970 the BBC commissioned a documentary on the artist Michael Jackson, no not that one, and asked everyone's favourite, teenage, unknown, prog band to come up with the music. It sounds like a match made in heaven. Lost until 2007, where they were part of that years 1970-1975 box set, these 4 tracks are an interesting look at a developing sound.

What will Gary say, say, say to having his brand new day interrupted by Simon to talk about the history of this music and me? Will he tell him to beat it or scream "leave me alone?" Does he think the tracks are bad or does he like the way they make him feel? Will Simon be able to live with himself everytime he looks at the man in the mirror? He probably won't stop 'til he gets enough. Errrm...some sort of pun involving Earth Song. You get the picture.

This is the second of two minisodes, look out for a full length episode coming soon. In the meantime you can send us feedback to revelationstationpodcast@gmail.com

Alive-a-live-o!

July 13, 2018 by Simon Heldreich in Minisode

**One of Magog's hordes, swarming around.**

We've been so far from here, but now we're back again. And babe it's gonna work out fine. Probably.

After a hiatus, to recover from the traumatic events of episode 6a & 6b, Gary and Simon turn their attention to the classic Genesis Live album in the first of two special "minisodes".

Released on 20th July 1973, Genesis Live was the bands first UK top 10 album. Originally conceived as a double album, the eventual release was a stripped down compilation released at a budget price.

Gary and Simon cast their eye...their ear? Over the LP and give their opinions in their own unique way. Where could Gary be going? Which track does Simon hate? Which zone is for unloading only? Find out in this mini-episode.

If you enjoyed this episode let us know at revelationstationpodcast@gmail.com and listen out for the second minisode next week.