29 May 2025

My Hair’s Still Curly And My Eyes Are Still Blue



This week, Steve and Giles are searching out more examples of interpolation and mash-ups from their lo-fi universe. There are sonic contributions from Frankie Machine and Tearzan, as well as two more long-lost tunes from the TAJD tape mountain. Sandwiching it all together are all the digressions and brotherly nonsense you could ever need...

I warn you now, this episode features, amongst other things:
  • Expert Quonalysis
  • "To all the girls Steve’s loved before" (Pt.1)
  • Gig review(s)
  • Radio(therapy)head
  • Musical Theatre Appreciation Society
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08 May 2025

Baba’s Bizarre And The Lynx Effect


Join Steve and Giles as they spend some quality 'brother time' and appreciate more obscure tunes together.

There are inspired musical contributions from George Ajjan and I Am Wilbraham, as well as a 'Best of TAJD' candidate and the usual gubbins.

Including…
  • Minecraft debasement
  • Interpolation clarification
  • Deodorant melodies
  • Elston beats a hasty one…
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17 April 2025

Farters For Arse


If you're looking for a lighthearted and obscure music podcast, episode 45 has it all: music, poetry, movies, anagrams, and a special report from the Shiiine On Weekender in Skegness.

The brothers Woodward have lots to discuss as they review another tune from the '90s Derby Music scene and a new/old track by Simon G. Richardson.

It’s a jam-packed episode of the This Are Johnny Domino podcast that features just one Johnny Domino song. What's going on??

Featuring in no particular order:
  • 24-hour middle-aged people
  • Hi Ho Silverheels
  • Bez's pool party
  • Too many references to Ned's Atomic Dustbin


27 March 2025

The Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu


Giles and Steve scratch their heads and wonder aloud about the future of the podcast. Have they reached the bottom of the barrel? What lies ahead for their self-referential and (hopefully) entertaining musical odyssey?

Luckily for everyone involved, after a short period of reflection, they decide to carry on with business as usual.

Warning: contains health issues talk and potentially offensive material (especially if you were in a Derby band called Scribble during the 1990s).

Also includes:
  • PSAs: a PSA
  • Bleeps
  • Predictable music
  • Unity through chips.
  • Was Enos Boss Hogg’s son?


06 March 2025

Fast Relief For Indigestion


What to say, what to say…

It's another episode… but this one?

Well, it’s got a little swagger in its tail. 

Steve and Giles delve into their juvenilia and pull up a neo-psychedelic gem, then engage in their own engagement opportunity before serving up some musical cuisine from the 90s Derby music scene. 

It's a pretty crazy ride, are you sure you can handle it?

Also includes:
  • New York!  
  • Marketing!
  • Clown Man!
  • Jeep boys! 

13 February 2025

It’s Lynchian


This episode of This Are Johnny Domino swings in a surrealistic, experimental way as Steve and Giles explore more aspects of their musical past, present and future.

There are atmospheric vibes from the "miserable" album and a rough-hewn demo inspired by a bunch of fleshy muppets. As well as that, Dr Mark Hibbert and family provide their musings on our shared emotional reality and lived experience…

…to the sound of a relentlessly bouncing ball...

Also featuring:
  • Eraserhead hairstyle!
  • Vibraphone mashup!
  • Engagement opportunities!
  • Book recommendations!

23 January 2025

Let's Be Nice To Each Other


C’mon pilgrim, you know we love you!

Giles and Steve are back with another episode full of joy and tears, They've got lots to talk about in this one! Including the legendary "joke" band Twat’s Garden and 90's gig partner Misterlee. 

Will they choose a song for their Best Of compilation? Have they broken the podcast? You'll have to listen to find out.

Featuring:
  • Going for the marketing dollar
  • Synth tips
  • Manly voices
  • Boingy songs
  • Dick and his lovely body
  • Brotherly love

19 December 2024

Sure Fire Indie Dancefloor Filler


Do you want a step-by-step guide on how to write a sure fire indie dancefloor filler?

A bona-fide hit? A tune that captures the zeitgeist?

Look elsewhere, my friend. 

Here at the This Are Johnny Domino podcast we pride ourselves on delivering the finest brotherly ramblings and lo-fi arsing about. But for information on how to write and record a "hit", maybe try doing the opposite of what we did. But y’know, success can come in many forms, so why not come along for the ride?

Including:
  • Fear and Loathing in Great Yarmouth
  • The big JC returns!
  • The weirdest backing vocal ever
  • Christmas quiz!
  • Spotify Wrapped

28 November 2024

Take A Look At What You Could Have Won

Another "engagement opportunity" is fulfilled as Giles' frankly ridiculous lyrics get knocked into shape and the Wollaton Hacienda story reaches an emotional conclusion. 

You'll also find out our least favourite word, hear a holiday camp story, and discover a scheme to decrease the number of arseholes.

Also:

  • Derby Krautrock shocker!
  • Nerdy Gig Review!
  • Bullseye!


14 November 2024

Is This A Talent Or Obsessive Behaviour?


Giles has got the Sunday night blues. Perhaps a digressive discussion about the nature of talent, while listening to a bunch of old tunes might help? 

Featuring some choice cuts from the Johnny Domino tape mountain, as well as songs by MJ Hibbett and Pala.

Also in this episode:
  • The track that made our Dad 'lose his s**t'.
  • An improvised song about a haircut.
  • Steve kick-starts the Northside revival.
  • Giles' obsession for finding old records becomes spiritual.

31 October 2024

At The Punk Rock Factory


"Punk is not really a style of music. It was more a state of mind" - Mike Watt

Steve and Giles, (two actual brothers) unearth a song from their extremely angsty college band and then marvel at the understated wonder that is Frankie Machine. There's also a fabulous song about loving a body part and a musical joke that seemed to get lost.

If that's not enough for you, we've got…
  • Poetry!
  • Beauty!
  • Enmity!
  • Drollery!