Def Lep Pod - A Def Leppard Podcast

In a very special episode of Def Lep Pod, Neil takes a deep dive into the song Love Bites to tell the story of Def Leppard in a new way one more time, and in doing so also conclude our very own story, the story of Def Lep Pod.

Thank you to Def Leppard, thank you to all our contributors, and thank you to all of you for listening for the last three and a half years. Don't forget us and we won't forget you. *Wipes tear from eye*

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Neil is joined by Brendan Woolley and Iain Maloney in a bumper two hour episode to rank all of the Def Leppard albums. The internet demands it.

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In part two of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos...

...and after 2 years in the making we also complete and reveal the final Def Lep Pod ULTIMATE Def Leppard playlist. Find the playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CBY750O8jTTToGrXzGdsq?si=b350dcf826f84bf2

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In part one of two, host Paul Burns, is joined by Neil Poole and Andy Gibbons, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2022 album, Diamond Star Halos.

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It's part two of two and host Neil Poole is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft again to continue their discussion and review of Def Leppard's superb 2015 self titled album.

Read Curt's review of the album: ⁠https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/⁠

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In part one of two, host Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft, to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2015 self titled album.

Read Curt's review of the album: https://turntodust86.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/review-def-leppard-def-leppard/

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Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons and Daniel Horner to discuss Def Leppard's famous performance at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, on 6th June 1993.

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Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andrew Gibbons, Rajiv Patel and Ben Moore to discuss and review Def Leppard's 2008 album, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge.

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Neil Poole and Johnny de la Pena discuss Def Leppard's 2006 covers album, Yeah.

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Paul Burns discusses Def Leppard's 2002 album, X, with Iain Maloney and Mark Cookson.

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Def Lep Pod is back for it's sixth and final season, and we kick off with a review of Def Leppard's latest album, Drastic Symphonies. Neil, Paul and Curt have given the album a couple of months to bed in before discussing it, but now it's time to explore the drastic, the distinctive, the decorative and the divisive elements of this "greatest hits plus". Join in!

During season six, episodes will be released fortnightly on Mondays, with the odd extra episode thrown in between.

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Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits. Join us for out final episode of this bonus series.

Next week sees the start of Season 6, kicking off with a review of Drastic Symphonies

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

Bonus episode: Step OUTSIDE, walk this way with Def Lep Pod as we celebrate Def Leppard's 45 years by exploring their catalogue to find the great deep cuts, beyond the hits.

In (definitely) the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul review Def Leppard's very special hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane in Def Leppard Land. It had to be done! Warning: Contains 'agricultural' language.

We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix!

In the final episode of season 5 of Def Lep Pod, Neil and Paul preview Def Leppard's two huge upcoming hometown shows at the Leadmill and Bramall Lane.

Paul also speaks to Wendy Ulyett from Sheffield City Council for practical tips for those coming from all over the world to Sheffield for the first time, and to let us know what the city has to offer! [Starts 22 minute mark; ends 36 minute]

We'll back in August for season 6, but in the meantime stay subscribed to Def Lep Pod and turn on your notifications because there will be plenty of bonus episodes throughout May, June and July to give you your Def Lep Pod and Def Leppard fix!

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Brendan Woolley to discuss Def Leppard's first official live album, Mirror Ball, as well as touching on what it's like to be a fan of Def Leppard in Australia.

In the final episode of our eight-part Hysteria podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by David Allen, David Church and Jonny de la Pena to discuss their experience of seeing Hysteria played live in sequence and in its entirety at the Viva Hysteria Las Vegas residency in 2013 and on the Hysteria and More Tour in 2018.

In the penultimate episode of our Hysteria Podset, host Neil Poole, is joined by Curt Taft and Andy Gibbons to discuss the Hysteria Tour.

We chart the story of Hysteria live, beginning at Rick's very first warm-up shows in Ireland in 1986 all the way through to October 1989, discussing the evolution of Def Leppard in the live arena during this time. Listen out for rarely heard bootleg recordings!

YouTube clips discussed in the show:

Diehard the Hunter live at Mountain View 1988 - https://youtu.be/LQLTvvo6tBk

Joe Elliott in the round stage tour - https://youtu.be/q6JrfCoh9o4

In part six of our Hysteria extravaganza, host Neil Poole, is joined by Sakis Nikas and Judy Nunez to discuss 2017's Super Deluxe release of Hysteria and its myriad of extra Def Leppard stuff!

In part 5 of our Hysteria podset, Def Lep Pod contributors and listeners discuss the meaning of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.

It's still the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to discuss and review side two of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.

It's the big one! Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Chris Preston to discuss and review side one of the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.

In the second of our eight-episode Hysteria podset, Paul Burns, Carolyn Norton and Iain Maloney discuss the making of the classic album, Hysteria.

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Join us as we kick off our eight episode Hysteria podset by taking a deep dive into the song Animal by Def Leppard

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On 3rd April 2023 Def Lep Pod launches it's Hysteria Podset: The ultimate and epic deep dive into the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria.

4 weeks, 8 episodes of Hysteria goodness!

For those of you who would like to know in advance what's coming up and when, here is a short preview of the contents of the podset.

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry.

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Andy Gibbons and Ben Moore to discuss side one of Def Leppard's 1981 album, High 'n' Dry.

Neil reacts to the news of Def Leppard's new album announcement - Drastic Symphonies, and the symphonic version of Animal.

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Iain Maloney to discuss side two of Def Leppard's debut album, On Through the Night.

Ian Maloney is an author and guitarist in the band Reg Flag Waltz. 

Check out his writing and music below: 

Writing: https://iainmaloney.com/ https://iainmaloney.substack.com/ 

Band: https://redflagwaltz.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-nomad

Host, Paul Burns, chats to Michael Hann, the author of the critically acclaimed 'Denim and Leather: The Rise and Fall of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal', and about exactly just how Def Leppard fit in to the movement and the book. Listen in for all the insight!

You can buy Denim and Leather via:

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/michael-hann/denim-and-leather/9781472134073/

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Paul Burns as they delve into non-Def Leppard songs featuring Joe Elliott, including the latest collaboration with Ghost on Spillways

Check out the songs discussed on the Brother Joe playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pFNP8xO7K6lTJMGrsuGlr?si=c8207bb5d6f04dfa

The tenth song, This is for You, is on YouTube only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bawf8e_ZWAM

Songs:

1) Spillways

2) Love Reign O'er Me

3) Don't Look Down

4) Under My Wheels

5) Almighty Love

6) When I'm Dead and Gone

7) Helen Wheels

8) Last Man Standing

9) Let It Shine

10) This is For You

Information from Def Leppard Tour History website about Spillways [featuring Joe Elliott]: http://www.deflepparduk.com/def-leppard-joe-elliott-with-ghost-spillways-single-lyric-video-out-now.html

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by regular contributors Curt Taft, Paul Burns and Michael Citro again for part two of Def Lep Pod's epic Pyromania 40th anniversary celebrations. They discuss side 2 track-by-track, the potential for a Pyromania residency, Pyromania Deluxe, the album's 'danceability', and much, much more! Join us!

Host, Paul Burns, discusses and delves into the VH1 Def Leppard documentary, Behind the Music, with guests Curt Taft and Daniel Horner.

Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by guests Sakis Nikas, Carolyn Norton and Jonny de la Pena to discuss side two of Def Leppard's 1999 album, Euphoria. 

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Host, Neil Poole, discusses the Def Leppard Stadium Tour fan adventures with Judy Nunez and David Church.

You can see Dave and Judy on the official Def Leppard stadium tour vlog (referred to in the episode) at 3.21 here : https://youtu.be/aTLneUq3g7U 

Host, Neil Poole is joined by huge Def Leppard fan and guitarist extraordinaire, Ben Moore, to discuss Def Leppard and guitars!  We take a close look at each of Pete Willis, Steve Clark, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. What has each brought to the Def Leppard sound? How do they differ? What are their career highlights? How do the different partnerships compare? More widely, how have Def Leppard innovated with their use of guitars and how do they differ to their peers? All these questions answered and much, much more. This episode will save your life.

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Helen Collen interviews Def Leppard guitarist, Phil Collen, on behalf of Def Lep Pod and gets the lowdown on how he feels about the recent Stadium Tour now it has ended and for an in-depth, track by track look at Diamond Star Halos. 

Who is the best rock band currently touring right now? What happens next? Why are Def Leppard inspired? Is it ok to like the Sex Pistols and Supertramp? Listen to find out!

In the second part of the episode, host, Neil Poole and guest, Carolyn Norton, recommend which tracks from Diamond Star Halos listeners may like based on their favourite Def Leppard album. Find out if you agree!

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Helen's previous interview with Phil is great too. Check it out:https://vimeo.com/705282010

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Host, Neil Poole, is joined again by Paul Burns and Curt Taft to conclude the review of Def Leppard's 1996 album, Slang. They chat side two, and some of the superb extras which can be found on the deluxe edition of the album.

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Neil's 'All on Your Touch' YouTube video referenced in this episode can be found at https://youtu.be/dnRhS9dbpaw   

Host, Neil Poole, is joined by Chris Preston who reviews and discusses his experience of seeing Def Leppard in Toronto on The Stadium Tour 2022. We focus primarily on the Leps, but in the final part of the episode Chris also tells us how Motley Crue and Poison performed too.

Host, Neil, is joined by Paul and Curt to discuss side one of Def Leppard's divisive 1996 album, Slang. WARNING: Contains relentless positivity about this incredible album! 

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** Def Lep Pod is on most social platforms. Come and talk to us and get involved. We're particularly excited about our new Def Lep Pod Community server on DISCORD. We hope everyone will join our community and in the future this can be our one-stop-shop for all things Def Lep Pod. Click on this link and join us: https://discord.gg/V2AJmMkU ...we can work out how to use it together!! 

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Host Neil Poole is joined by music journalist, Sakis Nikas, to attempt to the chart the rise and fall and rise of Def Leppard's 45 year career. What are the highs? What are the lows? Why does everyone have different opinions?! What does the future hold for Def Leppard? Join Neil and Sakis, and contributions from Def Lep Pod's listeners, to find out!

Celebrating Def Lep Pod's second birthday, host Neil Poole and his guests, David Church and Chris Preston, discuss the new Def Leppard album, Diamond Star Halos. (We like it!)

Def Lep Pod is now also on YouTube providing even more, and completely different content, to the podcast. We are currently working through a series of 45 videos, taking a look at 45 Def Leppard deep-cuts in our 'Step OUTSIDE, walk this way' series. Check out the channel, subscribe and like at:Def Lep Pod - YouTube

In addition, also check out the most recent video where Neil goes solo, walking on the beach(!) giving his personal take on Diamond Star Halos: https://youtu.be/CfGeO51F7TM 

Interact with Def Lep Pod on Twitter @DefLepPod and on Facebook and Instagram bt searching 'Def Lep Pod Neil'.

Host Neil Poole is joined by Mac B and Gary Action Jackson from The Ugly American Werewolf in London podcast to discuss the BBC 1989 documentary, Rock of Ages: The Def Leppard Story.

Watch the documentary at https://youtu.be/c8ZutDCv3Q8

Check out the excellent The Ugly American Werewolf podcast by searching on your podcast app of choice or at cms.megaphone.fm/channelwerewolf 

Def Lep Pod is now on YouTube with a special daily series called Step OUTSIDE, walk this way! Neil discusses a Def Leppard deep cut every day...while going for a stroll to celbrate 45 years of the Leps. Check it out and subscribe at: Def Lep Pod - YouTube

Host Neil Poole is joined by Jonny de la Pena and Judy Nunez for part two of our review of Def Leppard's 1992 album, Adrenalize. We take a look at side two and how the album was received in Mexico and USA.

Host Neil Poole is joined by Andy Gibbons and Mark Cookson to discuss side one of Def Leppard's 1992 album, Adrenalize.

Andy is one of main people who helps to run the popular and excellent Rock Brigade Forum. Join up at www.RockBrigadeForum.com

You can also find him on Facebook by searching his name and also check out his YouTube channel which has lots of interesting Def Leppard related videos: AndyLGR - YouTube

You can find Mark on Facebook under his name and on Instagram as @abstractharmony

Part Two of our Adrenalize will follow in one week with two new guests and an international flavour. Subscribe to the podcast now and receive notification of its release. 

Raw and unedited! Host, Neil Poole, and guest, Paul Burns, give their instant reactions to the excellent new Def Leppard single, Kick...and the announcement of the new Def Leppard album out on 27th May 2022: Diamond Star Halos!! 

Join us and share in the excitement and brilliant news.

Host Neil Poole is joined by David Church and Chris Preston in the third and final instalment of Def Lep Pod's retrospective of the 1993 Def Leppard album, Retro Active.

The Friday Night at the Dome YouTube clip referenced in the show and where From the Inside was first aired can be found at: joe elliott & liam o maonlai ,at the dome, full broadcast!!!!!!!!!!!! - YouTube

Ring of Fire live in New York referenced in the show can be found at: Def Leppard Ring of Fire & Action New York 2003 - YouTube

Another great live version of Ring of Fire from the same 2003 X tour can be found at: Def Leppard - Ring of Fire (live) - YouTube

Host Neil Poole is joined by David Church in part two of Def Lep Pod's retrospective of the 1993 Def Leppard album Retro Active. How many songs will they get through this time? Tune in to find out!

Also, and as mentioned at the very beginning of this episode, check out Ben Moore's four-part YouTube interview with Retro Active producer, Pete Woodroffe, at his excellent BWM5150 channel: https://youtu.be/hzLuzk3HdT0

Host Neil Poole is joined by Chris Preston and David Church to kick-off Def Lep Pod's in-depth retrospective of all Def Leppard albums. First up is 1993's Retro Active. 

Part One: A deep dive into the song 'Now' by Def Leppard.

Part Two (Steps Behind): Host, Neil, is joined by Leps fan Michael Hodil for a chat about Def Leppard in the 21st Century.

Big thanks also to Jonny de la Pena for his contribution to the deep dive into Now.

Neil talks to fellow Def Leppard fan, David Church, about the iconic Leps concert film, 'In the Round, In Your Face'.

Also, and as mentioned in this episode, Neil recently appeared as a guest on episode 38 of the excellent 'Michael's Record Collection' podcast to discuss the Pyromania album. You can find Michael on Twitter at @MikesRecords and his podcast and the Pyromania episode by searching in your podcast app of choice or via this link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iWzCfJLXBNXchnXL3VUNs?si=ce695a63a4f3470d  

Host of Def Lep Pod, Neil Poole, attempts to convert Trevor Downey from a Def Leppard non-believer to a Def Leppard believer with a bespoke and specially curated Def Leppard playlist. Tune in to find out if he succeeds or fails!

You can find the two playlists featured in this episode on Spotify:

Trev Leppard - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6x4bwq7iWy5iOxDJ7ibgqY?si=2a3acea00f9c4e76

Die Hard the Trev - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Kf4fvUHuXOQjzbHqiekpx?si=71a0670afb014828

Trevor is host of the excellent 'The Great Stories' podcast. Check it out at: https://www.greatstoriespod.com/ and wherever you get you podcasts.

In another departure from the single song, deep-dive episode, Neil talks to fellow Def Leppard fan, Paul, about the 2001 made-for-TV movie, 'Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story'.

Warning: Contains bad language!

Find the movie at Hysteria -- The Def Leppard Story - YouTube

A deep dive into the song Rocket by Def Leppard.

Two Steps Behind section at 43:55 - Neil talks to Def Leppard Debbie and Dan, fans from the Def Leppard - Booty Ruben Fan Forum about all things Def Leppard, including live performances.

Also, check out the excellent Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast featured in this episode and in which Neil is a guest and discusses the Hysteria album with Mac and Gary:

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast: UAWIL #43: Hysteria - Def Leppard with Neil from Def Lep Pod (libsyn.com)

In our second departure in quick succession from our usual single song, deep-dive format, Neil has an in-depth discussion about the new Def Leppard Volume 3 Boxset release with guest and Def Leppard fan, Chris.

Follow and interact with Def Leppard on Twitter via @DefLepPod or Facebook via 'Def Lep Pod Neil'.

You can also check out Chris's Volume 3 unboxing video on YouTube at Def Leppard Vinyl Boxset Volume 3- Un-Boxing! - YouTube

Coming next: Episode 16...Rocket!

In a departure from the usual single song, deep-dive format of Def Lep Pod, Neil has an in-depth discussion about the live Def Leppard release, When the Walls Came Tumbling Down - Live in Oxford 1980, with guest and Def Leppard fan, Paul Burns.

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A deep dive into the song Paper Sun by Def Leppard.

And in the 'Two Steps Behind' section after the deep dive is Neil's conversation with David Allen, the author of the book, A Lucky Leppard Fan.

A deep dive into the song Billy's Got a Gun by Def Leppard

A deep dive into the song Wasted by Def Leppard

A deep dive into the song When Love and Hate Collide by Def Leppard

A deep dive into the song Desert Song by Def Leppard

A deep dive into Let It Go by Def Leppard.

A deep dive into Photograph by Def Leppard

A deep dive into Gods of War by Def Leppard

A deep dive into 'Let's Get Rocked'.

A deep dive into 'Pour Some Sugar On Me'.