Richard Eastham
@richardeastham.bsky.social
🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 #Bournemouth
Urbanist // Cyclist // (Ultra) Runner // European // Optimist // JMJ // PSB
Urbanist // Cyclist // (Ultra) Runner // European // Optimist // JMJ // PSB
There's always one moment every episode and this time it was Harold Faltermeyer in charge of the breakfast buffet at a Premier Inn.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
There's always one moment every episode and this time it was Harold Faltermeyer in charge of the breakfast buffet at a Premier Inn.
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How many listeners completed this sentence in their heads with “… you’ll be excited by this too” 😊 2/2
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
How many listeners completed this sentence in their heads with “… you’ll be excited by this too” 😊 2/2
When Sarah says:
“… in The Times newspaper of 1831, and I read each day’s edition following the arrest, investigation and trial and my hair was absolutely standing on end, I simply couldn’t tell how this story was going to end and so I thought, well if I’m excited by this…" 1/2
“… in The Times newspaper of 1831, and I read each day’s edition following the arrest, investigation and trial and my hair was absolutely standing on end, I simply couldn’t tell how this story was going to end and so I thought, well if I’m excited by this…" 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
When Sarah says:
“… in The Times newspaper of 1831, and I read each day’s edition following the arrest, investigation and trial and my hair was absolutely standing on end, I simply couldn’t tell how this story was going to end and so I thought, well if I’m excited by this…" 1/2
“… in The Times newspaper of 1831, and I read each day’s edition following the arrest, investigation and trial and my hair was absolutely standing on end, I simply couldn’t tell how this story was going to end and so I thought, well if I’m excited by this…" 1/2
😀 What a wonderful listen and a great idea, to have these Further Listening bonus episodes – more like this please!
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
😀 What a wonderful listen and a great idea, to have these Further Listening bonus episodes – more like this please!
Further Listening? Does this mean...
- Demos and outtakes?
- B-sides, the alternative podcasts that didn't happen
- 12" extended dance mixes of Paul Jackson's fabulous incidental music
All rather intriguing.
- Demos and outtakes?
- B-sides, the alternative podcasts that didn't happen
- 12" extended dance mixes of Paul Jackson's fabulous incidental music
All rather intriguing.
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Further Listening? Does this mean...
- Demos and outtakes?
- B-sides, the alternative podcasts that didn't happen
- 12" extended dance mixes of Paul Jackson's fabulous incidental music
All rather intriguing.
- Demos and outtakes?
- B-sides, the alternative podcasts that didn't happen
- 12" extended dance mixes of Paul Jackson's fabulous incidental music
All rather intriguing.
... and Sunscreem get a mention too! Love ♥️ them!
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
... and Sunscreem get a mention too! Love ♥️ them!
"That's M-I-N-I-M-A-L for those can't spell it"
😂 Laugh out loud moment this morning while walking the dog
😂 Laugh out loud moment this morning while walking the dog
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
"That's M-I-N-I-M-A-L for those can't spell it"
😂 Laugh out loud moment this morning while walking the dog
😂 Laugh out loud moment this morning while walking the dog
😆 Funniest bit in this episode:
- Graham: "I don't really tend to consume the Pet Shop Boys adjacent stuff"
- Chris: (a nanosecond later) *sharp intake of breath*
- Graham: "I don't really tend to consume the Pet Shop Boys adjacent stuff"
- Chris: (a nanosecond later) *sharp intake of breath*
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
😆 Funniest bit in this episode:
- Graham: "I don't really tend to consume the Pet Shop Boys adjacent stuff"
- Chris: (a nanosecond later) *sharp intake of breath*
- Graham: "I don't really tend to consume the Pet Shop Boys adjacent stuff"
- Chris: (a nanosecond later) *sharp intake of breath*
Chris still has a distinct Lancashire accent, which is quite different from a Manchester accent. I'm from Preston - sort of half way between the two - so can tune in to these different sounds!
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Chris still has a distinct Lancashire accent, which is quite different from a Manchester accent. I'm from Preston - sort of half way between the two - so can tune in to these different sounds!
Another terrific episode. With a really moving section on Purple Zone and Soft Cell, and the recent passing of Dave Ball. It was quite emotional, that bit.
That quote from Dave Ball: "... I was quite impressed [Chris] had kept his Manchester accent" - Shouldn't that be Lancashire accent?
That quote from Dave Ball: "... I was quite impressed [Chris] had kept his Manchester accent" - Shouldn't that be Lancashire accent?
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Another terrific episode. With a really moving section on Purple Zone and Soft Cell, and the recent passing of Dave Ball. It was quite emotional, that bit.
That quote from Dave Ball: "... I was quite impressed [Chris] had kept his Manchester accent" - Shouldn't that be Lancashire accent?
That quote from Dave Ball: "... I was quite impressed [Chris] had kept his Manchester accent" - Shouldn't that be Lancashire accent?
Thanks for the replies!
I didn't know those details about both Later tonight and One more chance.
I recall Chris's comment on The secret of happiness. Didn't he say something like his contribution was absolutely zilch ?!
I didn't know those details about both Later tonight and One more chance.
I recall Chris's comment on The secret of happiness. Didn't he say something like his contribution was absolutely zilch ?!
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks for the replies!
I didn't know those details about both Later tonight and One more chance.
I recall Chris's comment on The secret of happiness. Didn't he say something like his contribution was absolutely zilch ?!
I didn't know those details about both Later tonight and One more chance.
I recall Chris's comment on The secret of happiness. Didn't he say something like his contribution was absolutely zilch ?!
The first track of their first album has only one Pet Shop Boy credited. Perhaps, for symmetry, the final track of their final album, will reverse the situation with a track where Neil isn’t credited.
Can you cast any further light on why Chris gets no credit for Two divided by zero?
Can you cast any further light on why Chris gets no credit for Two divided by zero?
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The first track of their first album has only one Pet Shop Boy credited. Perhaps, for symmetry, the final track of their final album, will reverse the situation with a track where Neil isn’t credited.
Can you cast any further light on why Chris gets no credit for Two divided by zero?
Can you cast any further light on why Chris gets no credit for Two divided by zero?
Two divided by zero is brilliant but I am uneasy with it too. Isn't this the only PSB track where Chris Lowe is not given a writing credit? One of the enduring qualities of PSB is that decades long Neil and Chris partnership and it feels odd to have a track in the catalogue with one of them absent.
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Two divided by zero is brilliant but I am uneasy with it too. Isn't this the only PSB track where Chris Lowe is not given a writing credit? One of the enduring qualities of PSB is that decades long Neil and Chris partnership and it feels odd to have a track in the catalogue with one of them absent.
🙂😎 This is a fabulous photo of Neil and Chris. Both appear absolutely at ease with themselves, with nothing to prove to anybody.
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🙂😎 This is a fabulous photo of Neil and Chris. Both appear absolutely at ease with themselves, with nothing to prove to anybody.
But I’ve got a secret agenda
I miss you so much I’m a mess
I float away like a cloud in trousers
And land in a state of undress
I miss you so much I’m a mess
I float away like a cloud in trousers
And land in a state of undress
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
But I’ve got a secret agenda
I miss you so much I’m a mess
I float away like a cloud in trousers
And land in a state of undress
I miss you so much I’m a mess
I float away like a cloud in trousers
And land in a state of undress
Another brilliant episode! 💯
So many laugh out loud moments but highlights were:
- Vick from London being thrilled that Chris wouldn't leave his dressing room to greet her as that's exactly how she expected him to behave 😄
- Neil squeezing fruit in Waitrose 🍐🍑🍎🍈🥝
💔 Many poignant moments too
So many laugh out loud moments but highlights were:
- Vick from London being thrilled that Chris wouldn't leave his dressing room to greet her as that's exactly how she expected him to behave 😄
- Neil squeezing fruit in Waitrose 🍐🍑🍎🍈🥝
💔 Many poignant moments too
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Another brilliant episode! 💯
So many laugh out loud moments but highlights were:
- Vick from London being thrilled that Chris wouldn't leave his dressing room to greet her as that's exactly how she expected him to behave 😄
- Neil squeezing fruit in Waitrose 🍐🍑🍎🍈🥝
💔 Many poignant moments too
So many laugh out loud moments but highlights were:
- Vick from London being thrilled that Chris wouldn't leave his dressing room to greet her as that's exactly how she expected him to behave 😄
- Neil squeezing fruit in Waitrose 🍐🍑🍎🍈🥝
💔 Many poignant moments too
"Just what is the other deadly sin?"
"U2?" suggests Chris
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"U2?" suggests Chris
😂
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"Just what is the other deadly sin?"
"U2?" suggests Chris
😂
"U2?" suggests Chris
😂
😊 Thanks Chris - message read!
July 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
😊 Thanks Chris - message read!
I have just listened to the Colours episode. These lyrics from Flamboyant expand on Graham's answer to the question Black:
There you are
at another preview
In a pose
the artist and you
To look so loud
may be considered tacky
Collectors wear black clothes
by Issey Miyake
How many points do I get?
There you are
at another preview
In a pose
the artist and you
To look so loud
may be considered tacky
Collectors wear black clothes
by Issey Miyake
How many points do I get?
July 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I have just listened to the Colours episode. These lyrics from Flamboyant expand on Graham's answer to the question Black:
There you are
at another preview
In a pose
the artist and you
To look so loud
may be considered tacky
Collectors wear black clothes
by Issey Miyake
How many points do I get?
There you are
at another preview
In a pose
the artist and you
To look so loud
may be considered tacky
Collectors wear black clothes
by Issey Miyake
How many points do I get?
Electronic by Electronic
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Electronic by Electronic