Michael J Smith
@mocca1976.bsky.social
Lord of Adders Black co-host, Chemist by profession, Camping by the weekend.
Another mixed bag of five and I don’t have too much feedback for these 5 episodes. Some good ones coming up though! Keep up the good work Bill!
Here is my next podcast episode on Revisiting The X Files. Season 2, Episode 11 to 15 are reviewed on this episode. Enjoy! #TheXFiles #TheTruthIsOutThere #TrustNoOne
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 10
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November 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Another mixed bag of five and I don’t have too much feedback for these 5 episodes. Some good ones coming up though! Keep up the good work Bill!
Another fantastic episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. A really interesting mix of music and stories all around Turmoil.
In some added Turmoil this week I've been notified that the show has earned its first copyright strike!
I suggest listening to the unexpurgated episode ASAP in case they don't accept my response and I'm forced to remove and edit it.
Tell your friends.
Run, don't walk
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I suggest listening to the unexpurgated episode ASAP in case they don't accept my response and I'm forced to remove and edit it.
Tell your friends.
Run, don't walk
Bio.link/thesoundof
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Another fantastic episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. A really interesting mix of music and stories all around Turmoil.
Loved that this week’s episode featured two of my favourite tracks from two great artists. Genesis with Land of Confusion and Talking Heads with Life During Wartime. Both cracking songs and another cracking episode.
Episode 17 is out! Happy Diwali everyone. We look at artists who featured on day 1 of MTV broadcasting. The Buggles, Fischer-Z, Genesis, The Vapors and Talking Heads all up for discussion (even though @pankp007.bsky.social has a cold).
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This Ain't No Party. This Ain't No Disco.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Loved that this week’s episode featured two of my favourite tracks from two great artists. Genesis with Land of Confusion and Talking Heads with Life During Wartime. Both cracking songs and another cracking episode.
As indicated from your scores @metalkevin.bsky.social , a bit of a mixed bag in this lot of five with Accession being the clear favourite which started my love of Nick Cave music. Next 5 also a mixed bag IMHO, before we start a strong run to the finish of Season 2.
Here is Episode 9 of Revisiting The X Files, discussing episodes 6 to 10 of Season 2, as well as some listener feedback and other rambling. Enjoy! The Truth is Out There! #TheXFiles #RevisitingTheXFiles
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 9
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October 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
As indicated from your scores @metalkevin.bsky.social , a bit of a mixed bag in this lot of five with Accession being the clear favourite which started my love of Nick Cave music. Next 5 also a mixed bag IMHO, before we start a strong run to the finish of Season 2.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
Strong start to Series 2. I think Host is my favourite out of this bunch of 5. One of the first really weird monster Eps I recall. Next bunch of 5 has Ascension which introduced me to Nick Cave! Thanks for another entertaining episode, Bill.
Yes! We’re in to Season 2 of The X Files. New episode up now for your entertainment. Come and experience the joy! #TheXFiles
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 8
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October 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Strong start to Series 2. I think Host is my favourite out of this bunch of 5. One of the first really weird monster Eps I recall. Next bunch of 5 has Ascension which introduced me to Nick Cave! Thanks for another entertaining episode, Bill.
Another very enjoyable episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. I’m sure everyone has a story of their own when it comes to “Independence”.
This week's stand out, standalone episode of The Sound Of is all about The Sound Of Independence!
I design all these album covers myself btw. I feel like I put more effort into them than the podcast itself.
Episodes and playlists here:
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I design all these album covers myself btw. I feel like I put more effort into them than the podcast itself.
Episodes and playlists here:
Bio.link/thesoundof
October 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Another very enjoyable episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. I’m sure everyone has a story of their own when it comes to “Independence”.
🎶 Freedom fighters, come and go, Bloody righteous, and mentally slow 🎶
Love this song and the album it comes from. Top tier Roger Taylor and top tier episode lads, with some cracking songs.
Love this song and the album it comes from. Top tier Roger Taylor and top tier episode lads, with some cracking songs.
Episode 16 is out!
"People Say It Could Never Happen Here"... 3 superb frontiers... #RogerTaylor, #DonaldFagan, #PeterGabriel as well as brilliant songs by #PinkFloyd and #LouReed. Join us!
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"People Say It Could Never Happen Here"... 3 superb frontiers... #RogerTaylor, #DonaldFagan, #PeterGabriel as well as brilliant songs by #PinkFloyd and #LouReed. Join us!
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People Say It Could Never Happen Here.
Podcast Episode · Bang! 101 Songs about Nuclear War from the 1980s · 06/10/2025 · 44m
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October 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🎶 Freedom fighters, come and go, Bloody righteous, and mentally slow 🎶
Love this song and the album it comes from. Top tier Roger Taylor and top tier episode lads, with some cracking songs.
Love this song and the album it comes from. Top tier Roger Taylor and top tier episode lads, with some cracking songs.
Another terrific episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. Loved hearing what songs mean Joy to Al the guests.
Rejoice, episode 3 is out now! This week is all about The Sound Of Joy.
Guaranteed to lift your mood!
Wherever you get your podcasts or listen here:
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Guaranteed to lift your mood!
Wherever you get your podcasts or listen here:
Bio.link/thesoundof
October 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Another terrific episode of @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social. Loved hearing what songs mean Joy to Al the guests.
Another thoroughly enjoyable episode. It’s great fun listening to the other guests to see if their “Firsts” follow a similar link to mine or if they are completely different. Great listening.
And we're back!
For this season I have designed album covers for each episode (please be kind)
Also if you go to the link you can find playlists for the featured songs as well!
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This week's episode is The Sound Of Firsts and first up is the fabulous @fiotrethewey.bsky.social
For this season I have designed album covers for each episode (please be kind)
Also if you go to the link you can find playlists for the featured songs as well!
Bio.link/thesoundof
This week's episode is The Sound Of Firsts and first up is the fabulous @fiotrethewey.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Another thoroughly enjoyable episode. It’s great fun listening to the other guests to see if their “Firsts” follow a similar link to mine or if they are completely different. Great listening.
Could be my favourite episode so far (apart from the down-under one of course!) Great songs and a great guest. I’d never heard of the movie, Threads, but was riveted to the conversion as the movie sounds rather disturbing and obviously left a deep impression on people who watched it in the 80s.
Episode 15 is out! Our v. special guest is author, journalist & "Threads" obsessive Chas Newkey-Burden who discusses this horrifying film. 5 fab tunes too, from Modern English, Billy Idol, Microdisney, Eurythmics & The Dubliners. Join us & @allthatchas.bsky.social
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"They've done it. They've done it."
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September 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Could be my favourite episode so far (apart from the down-under one of course!) Great songs and a great guest. I’d never heard of the movie, Threads, but was riveted to the conversion as the movie sounds rather disturbing and obviously left a deep impression on people who watched it in the 80s.
It was wonderful to hear Bill and Jessica talk about Jessica’s favourite episodes. Always great to hear the different generations share a love of something in common. Hambug and Anasazi are right up near the top for me as well.
On today's episode I invite my eldest daughter Jessica onto the program, to discuss her own journey with The X Files and her favourite episodes. Jess is as entertaining as she always is with some candid responses. Enjoy!
#TheXFiles #TrustNo1
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#TheXFiles #TrustNo1
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 7 - My Favourite Episodes with Jessica
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September 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It was wonderful to hear Bill and Jessica talk about Jessica’s favourite episodes. Always great to hear the different generations share a love of something in common. Hambug and Anasazi are right up near the top for me as well.
Thanks @kevbrowncanada.bsky.social and @cdmorrissette.bsky.social for another entertaining season of UCC. AFTP was the clear stand out for me.
4 albums. 8 sides. 8 episodes. We promised you a shorter, tighter season and we delivered it!
Our pal @scottkhaskin.bsky.social joins us as we wrap season 6 and discover who we're covering next!
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Our pal @scottkhaskin.bsky.social joins us as we wrap season 6 and discover who we're covering next!
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September 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Thanks @kevbrowncanada.bsky.social and @cdmorrissette.bsky.social for another entertaining season of UCC. AFTP was the clear stand out for me.
Hard to argue with your rankings at the end Bill. Particular the ones in the “S” category. Erlenmeyer Flask would be my number 1 as well. James Wong and Glen Morgan were excellent writers for the X-Files. Really looking forward to Season 2 as there are some absolute classics.
Today's sixth episode is a wrap up of the first season of The X Files, where I will talk about the character developments, the writing teams, the direction, and countdown my ranking of the episodes from 24 to 1.
#TheXFiles #TrustNoOne #TheTruthIsOutThere
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#TheXFiles #TrustNoOne #TheTruthIsOutThere
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 6 - Season One Wrap
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September 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Hard to argue with your rankings at the end Bill. Particular the ones in the “S” category. Erlenmeyer Flask would be my number 1 as well. James Wong and Glen Morgan were excellent writers for the X-Files. Really looking forward to Season 2 as there are some absolute classics.
Heavy traffic on the ring road today meant I had ample time in the car to listen to parts 1 and 2.
Wonderful and fascinating guests and looking forward to the next “sound of”
Wonderful and fascinating guests and looking forward to the next “sound of”
It's finally here!
With 7 amazing guests and several months of hard work this is absolutely not how podcasts are usually made.
I think that once you listen you'll agree with me that it's something quite special.
The opening episode is so jam packed it had to be split in two!
Bio.link/thesoundof
With 7 amazing guests and several months of hard work this is absolutely not how podcasts are usually made.
I think that once you listen you'll agree with me that it's something quite special.
The opening episode is so jam packed it had to be split in two!
Bio.link/thesoundof
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Heavy traffic on the ring road today meant I had ample time in the car to listen to parts 1 and 2.
Wonderful and fascinating guests and looking forward to the next “sound of”
Wonderful and fascinating guests and looking forward to the next “sound of”
Congratulations @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social on getting this podcast up. Really looking forward to hearing the finished product!
It's finally here!
With 7 amazing guests and several months of hard work this is absolutely not how podcasts are usually made.
I think that once you listen you'll agree with me that it's something quite special.
The opening episode is so jam packed it had to be split in two!
Bio.link/thesoundof
With 7 amazing guests and several months of hard work this is absolutely not how podcasts are usually made.
I think that once you listen you'll agree with me that it's something quite special.
The opening episode is so jam packed it had to be split in two!
Bio.link/thesoundof
September 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Congratulations @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social on getting this podcast up. Really looking forward to hearing the finished product!
I had no idea about any of these bands, but once again, the guys at @bangpodcast.bsky.social brought it all to us with their usual enthusiasm and love of music which had me searching for these bands and songs far and wide.
Episode 14 is out! A journey around the world as we explore superb nuclear tunes from Nigeria, South Africa, Japan, Chile and Russia. We have educated ourselves a lot on this episode and hope you find lots to interest you and dig further... #80s #podcast
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Have You Ever Seen this Kind of World?
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September 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I had no idea about any of these bands, but once again, the guys at @bangpodcast.bsky.social brought it all to us with their usual enthusiasm and love of music which had me searching for these bands and songs far and wide.
Looking forward to this! Check out @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social new podcast which will be coming out this time next week 😀
After months of work (and not so subtle hints) I can finally announce my new podcast 'The Sound Of' comes out in exactly ONE WEEK!
I chat with some truly spectacular guests about what makes music so important to them.
You can follow now wherever you get your podcasts!
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I chat with some truly spectacular guests about what makes music so important to them.
You can follow now wherever you get your podcasts!
Bio.link/thesoundof
August 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Looking forward to this! Check out @thesoundofcmoffatt.bsky.social new podcast which will be coming out this time next week 😀
Season 1 done already! Agree that the last 5 Eps in series 1 are fantastic. The “reveals” and “revelations” in those first 4-5 series were always great on first viewing and Erlenmeyer Flask is one of the all time best.
Episode 5 is up, discussing the final 5 episodes of Season 1 of The X Files. This is where it all begins to come together. Tune in for my take! #TheXFiles
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 5
Death by Multimedia · Episode
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August 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Season 1 done already! Agree that the last 5 Eps in series 1 are fantastic. The “reveals” and “revelations” in those first 4-5 series were always great on first viewing and Erlenmeyer Flask is one of the all time best.
Excellent episode from the boys @bangpodcast.bsky.social
I knew most of the songs this week! I had not heard of @scarredforlife.bsky.social before so will check them out. I vividly remember the Nakita music video from back in the day.
I knew most of the songs this week! I had not heard of @scarredforlife.bsky.social before so will check them out. I vividly remember the Nakita music video from back in the day.
Episode 13 is out! A nuclear warm welcome to Dave and Ste from @scarredforlife.bsky.social. We discuss amazing songs by Nik Kershaw, Sting, Fishbone, Elton John and Kim Wilde... Listen, subscribe and engage.
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Scarred For Life
Bang! 101 Songs about Nuclear War from the 1980s · Episode
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August 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Excellent episode from the boys @bangpodcast.bsky.social
I knew most of the songs this week! I had not heard of @scarredforlife.bsky.social before so will check them out. I vividly remember the Nakita music video from back in the day.
I knew most of the songs this week! I had not heard of @scarredforlife.bsky.social before so will check them out. I vividly remember the Nakita music video from back in the day.
One of the best songs ever written was spun up on the wheel this week. Come listen to Kev and Randy wax lyrical about the Millionaire Waltz.
Well, we've had to wait a while for this one. The 4th placed finisher in the World Cup and one of the most frequently-manifested songs (especially by "The Thunder from Down Under", Michael J Smith). It's time to waltz people!!!
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August 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
One of the best songs ever written was spun up on the wheel this week. Come listen to Kev and Randy wax lyrical about the Millionaire Waltz.
5/5 for Beyond The Sea is correct Bill 😀. Also agree that Gender Bender is a weaker Ep.
Next batch of Eps, look out for “E.B.E.”
Thanks for the latest instalment Bill.
Next batch of Eps, look out for “E.B.E.”
Thanks for the latest instalment Bill.
The third episode of my quest to revisit the entire collection of The X Files is now up and available.
Feel free to comment and share where you feel.
#TheXFiles
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Feel free to comment and share where you feel.
#TheXFiles
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 3
Death by Multimedia · Episode
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July 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
5/5 for Beyond The Sea is correct Bill 😀. Also agree that Gender Bender is a weaker Ep.
Next batch of Eps, look out for “E.B.E.”
Thanks for the latest instalment Bill.
Next batch of Eps, look out for “E.B.E.”
Thanks for the latest instalment Bill.
Come and check out myself and Corey geeking out over Fellowship of the Ring on @cdmorrissette.bsky.social
wonderful podcast “The Power of Positive Geeking”.
Available on all podcast platforms!
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wonderful podcast “The Power of Positive Geeking”.
Available on all podcast platforms!
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
Podcast Episode · The Power Of Positive Geeking · 17/07/2025 · 1h 42m
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July 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Come and check out myself and Corey geeking out over Fellowship of the Ring on @cdmorrissette.bsky.social
wonderful podcast “The Power of Positive Geeking”.
Available on all podcast platforms!
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wonderful podcast “The Power of Positive Geeking”.
Available on all podcast platforms!
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
Tina Turner, U2, Adam Ant, David Bowie……Queen. What a line up in this weeks episode of @bangpodcast.bsky.social. Terrific episode. I’ve had Live Aid on DVD for about 20years, so it often gets a run in our house.
It's midday in London, 7am in Philadelphia. And the whole world is ready for Episode 11 of Bang! 101 Songs about Nuclear War from the 1980s. Featuring Queen, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Adam Ant and U2... #liveaid #podcast
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In the Shadow of the Mushroom Cloud
Bang! 101 Songs about Nuclear War from the 1980s · Episode
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July 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Tina Turner, U2, Adam Ant, David Bowie……Queen. What a line up in this weeks episode of @bangpodcast.bsky.social. Terrific episode. I’ve had Live Aid on DVD for about 20years, so it often gets a run in our house.
Another terrific episode of Revisiting the X-Files. I agree that ICE is one of the stand out episodes in series 1. I am eagerly awaiting what your score will be for Beyond the Sea in the next instalment.
The second episode of Revisiting The X Files now available through my Death by Multimedia podcast.
Spotify link is below but as always it is available on most podcasting platforms.
Thanks to @mozsab.bsky.social @mocca1976.bsky.social and others for comments on Ep 1.
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Spotify link is below but as always it is available on most podcasting platforms.
Thanks to @mozsab.bsky.social @mocca1976.bsky.social and others for comments on Ep 1.
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Revisiting The X Files Episode 2
Death by Multimedia · Episode
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July 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Another terrific episode of Revisiting the X-Files. I agree that ICE is one of the stand out episodes in series 1. I am eagerly awaiting what your score will be for Beyond the Sea in the next instalment.