Show #136 Release date: 30. June, 2009

Thank you so much for all the kind words.  My hearing is about 80% better.  It’s nice to hear somewhat in stereo again.  Now, while I’m still on the mend, here’s a neat little surprise I have for you.  I’m amazed that as soon as I step down for a brief moment, someone is ready to step up.  Brain Damaged listener, Luke of Cardiff, Wales put together something nifty I think you might like. 

Luke writes…
“I'm just finishing up a Pink Floyd mix I guess you'd call it...it's like an album length mix of songs, sounds, and other Floyd related stuff.  It's called Wish They Were Here: An Assorted Piece For Pink Floyd Lunatics. Don't know whether you'd be interested in hearing it?  I've looked through the archive and don't think you ever feature mixes or anything like that sent in or anything, but maybe it would be possible to give it a shoutout if people want to listen? I mainly made it for myself but would be cool if some other fans could enjoy it too”. 

Luke goes on to say, “It's just over 60 minutes, and has a few vague themes to it. Syd, being one of them. It's not even particularly a mix featuring all my favourite songs so much as songs that I really like that seemed to fit to make an interesting hour. Hope you have the time to check it out man, and maybe even mention it on your show if you like it”.

Luke, you did a nice job, so many thanks for this!  I’m sure it will be enjoyed by thousands and fetch many comments. 

Running Time: 01hr:03min:21sec

Hey brain damaged listener!

I want to let you know that the next podcast will be posted on or around the 11th or 12th of July.  There are a few reasons for this...
 
1.  I have no hearing in my left ear.  It sucks big time.  I had a terrible head cold last week and it decided to settle in my left ear.  Since I cannot properly hear, I'm unable to properly doctor up the next podcast.  I've sought medical advice and I'm told it will clear up within another week.  I hope.  If not, then I'll have to make a visit to Massachusetts General Hospital's Ear, Nose and Throat Infirmary.  FUN!

2.  I'd normally just post a new podcast the following week but that lands on the 4th of July.  I've made plans to spend time with family and friends for the holiday.

3.  My computer (a.k.a. the production studio) needs to be seriously reformatted so I can continue to bring you these bundles of Pink Floyd goodness.

So there you have it... Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.  As always, your support means the world to me.  Hopefully I'll have everything all set by then. 

Cheers n' Beers!!
Doc
thedoctor@floydpodcast.com

Show #135 Release date: 13. June, 2009

This podcast features not one but two very cool gigs.  The first by request, is David performing at the Mermaid Theatre in 2006.  The other half of the podcast is a unique recording mostly used for the live portion of Ummagumma. The mix is different from what we hear on the official release so this should be a real treat for you Ummagumma fans.   A big thanks to the folks at Yellow Cow Records for bringing this into the light.

The Mermaid Theatre, London, 7. March 2006
Broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 11. March 2006
1. Castellorizon
2. On An Island
3. The Blue
4. Take A Breath
5. Smile
6. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part I-V)
7. Wearing The Inside Out
8. Comfortably Numb

Student Union Building, College Of Commerce, Manchester, U.K., 2. May, 1969
1. Astronomy Domine (different mix from the official release)
2. Careful With That Axe, Eugene (longer intro, no vocals in this mix)
3. Interstellar Overdrive (not included in the official release)
4. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (different mix from the official release)
Mother's, Birmingham, U.K., 27. April, 1969
5. A Saucerful of Secrets (the official release uses a composite of this and the Manchester recording)

Running Time: 2hr:21min:39sec