Are Morrissey’s lyrics actually poetry? A poet gives his verdict
In Morrissey fan circles, it's something of an age-old question: are his words only lyrics, or could they be poetry too?Hosts Chris and George sit down with Yorkshire poet and super-fan Jacob Davies t...
1 Nov 1h 14min
First reaction to Morrissey’s new songs, including ‘Isle of Dogs’
Chris and George discuss the new Morrissey songs released today: 'Isle of Dogs' and 'Without Music The World Dies'. They are both B-sides to 7-inch vinyls issued on Friday, October 16, 2026. This is a...
16 Okt 27min
A passionate defence of Morrissey’s least popular songs
This time we discuss Morrissey's least popular songs and offer our defence. Nanny Val is back to offer her reaction to a track and Chris does very well in the Morrissey and Smiths quiz. This episode's...
16 Aug 1h 11min
Reflections on the European Morrissey tour (bonus - full episode coming soon)
Chris and George reflect on the European leg of the 2026 Morrissey tour, which has just ended. We'll be bringing you a full video episode soon but, for now, here's how we found it. Let us know your th...
4 Aug 25min
The Viva Hate edition with special guest Stephen Street
In this Viva Hate special, Chris and George are joined by the album's producer and co-writer, Stephen Street. If there's an A-list of Morrissey insiders and collaborators, Stephen's on it.Don't forget...
17 Jun 1h 13min
Why isn’t Morrissey more famous? Shouldn't he be a 'national treasure' by now?
Why isn’t Morrissey even more famous? It's widely agreed that he is a genius, so it’s not a lack of talent. In the UK we refer to a few people, such as David Attenborough and Alan Bennett, as "nationa...
1 Mai 1h 20min
The big Alain Whyte interview, from crippling stage fright to always defending Morrissey
In this bonus episode we bring you a 45-minute interview with Alain Whyte, Morrissey's most prolific songwriter and a musician who many consider to be the "secret ingredient" in much of Moz's success....
5 Apr 45min
'I did a Ouija board with Morrissey while we made Bona Drag'
Andrew Paresi, a familiar voice to Radio 4 listeners and the primary drummer for Bona Drag, joins us once again to dive into that fan-favourite compilation album. They had a private chef, a tennis cou...
16 Mar 1h 10min
