• Episode 21 - Gather Up - Part 2 Featuring Q&A with Ben Meadows
    May 20 2024

    'Gather Up' with us for Part 2 of our exploration into Matt Berry's first ten years on Acid Jazz and a special Q&A with the man behind the album sleeves, photographer, Ben Meadows!


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    Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠


    Kill the Wolf (Making Of) - A Film by Ben Meadows


    CineFix - July 07, 2020 - What We Do in the Shadows Cast Watch Party (Matt tells the story about being hungover after a night out with Taika Waititi around 56:54 with special shoutouts to Ben Meadows)


    Shindig! Magazine - May 2021 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Berry talks with Shindig! ahead of the release of his new album, The Blue Elephant


    Super Deluxe Edition - November 12, 2021 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Berry on his new box set ‘Gather Up’⁠


    We Are Cult - October 23, 2021 - Matt Berry Talks Ten Years On Acid Jazz


    HiFi+ Issue 201 - Nov 2021 - Music Interview: Matt Berry



    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Episode 20 - Gather Up - Part 1
    Feb 26 2024

    'Gather Up' with us for two special milestones as we mark our 20th episode and Matt Berry's first ten years on Acid Jazz.

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    Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

    Hi-Fi+ - November 2021 - ⁠Matt Berry
    The musical dreamweaver, visionary, plus actor speaks!


    Super Deluxe Edition - November 12, 2021 - ⁠Matt Berry on his new box set ‘Gather Up’


    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 19 - Milkbone with Special Guest James Sedge
    Nov 20 2023

    Listen as we break down and discuss Milkbone with special guest, Milkbone and Maypoles drummer James Sedge!

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    Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

    Louder - November 11, 2021 - Matt Berry and friends launch new instrumental prog outfit Milkbone⁠⁠

    Prog Magazine - December 31, 2021 - The Perfect Ten

    thedeepstate - Listen and Buy Here

    thedeepstate "The Dead are Rising" - Watch the Video Here

    KillerStar - Buy Here / Listen Here

    Milkbone - Buy a Digital Copy Here

    James Sedge - YouTube Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd


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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Episode 18 - The Blue Elephant
    Aug 14 2023
    Listen as we breakdown, discuss, and debate The Blue Elephant, Matt's most experimental and psychedelic album to date (Apologies in advance, we had some weird auido interference when we recorded this episode. You may hear some occasional strange sounds and background noise.) Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠,⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Matt Berry talks new LP, taping ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ & how Joy Division are like The Doors⁠ - Brooklyn Vegan - May 13, 2021 Matt Berry - Guitar World - August 6, 2021 Matt Berry Talks to SDE About The Blue Elephant - Super Deluxe Edition - May 6, 2021 In Conversation: Matt Berry on Riding “The Blue Elephant” - FLOOD Magazine - May 17, 2021 Matt Berry: The Blue Elephant interview with a slice of Toast! - Louder Than War - May 12, 2021 Matt Berry talks with Shindig! ahead of the release of his new album, The Blue Elephant - Shindig! Issue 116 - June 2021 Phil Williams (BBC Radio 2) - May 13, 2021 Sonos Radio Hour with Matt Berry - Hosted by Elia Einhorn - June 24, 2021 The Beige-Green Room - June 10, 2020 THE BEST SHOW with Tom Scharpling - March 7, 2023 Yes! The Music of Matt Berry - The Believer Magazine - July 7, 2021 Official Summer Sun Music Video Additional Materials: Matt Berry on Family, Songwriting, ABBA, and His New Album - Under the Radar - May 13, 2021 Matt Berry: An Incomparable Musical Adventure - September 13, 2021 Masterclass: Tips for Creative Inspiration with Matt Berry + Bonus Q&A - June 24, 2020 Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Episode 17 - The Thomas Walsh Interview
    Jun 26 2023

    We are so very excited to welcome Matt Berry's longtime friend and collaborator Thomas Walsh to the show! Thomas is the mega talented singer/songwriter of Pugwash and half of the cricket pop duo, the Duckworth Lewis Method, with Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy. Along with many stories, Thomas shared with us an exclusive sneak peak of a track from his upcoming album featuring Matt on vocals and keyboard. You don't want to miss this!


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    Stuff we talked about this episode:

    Pugwash: Listen and buy it on ⁠⁠Bandcamp. You can also find it on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Music⁠

    The Duckworth Lewis Method: You can find it on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠

    Join Thomas Walsh's Patreon: Here and stay up to date on the new album release information as well as exclusive content and tutorials

    Music from this episode:

    The Duckworth Lewis Method -

    • "Mason on the Boundary" - The Duckworth Lewis Method
    • "Mystery Man" - Sticky Wickets

    Pugwash -

    • "Dear Belinda" - The Olympus Sound
    • "What Are You Like" - Silverlake
    • "Anyone Who Asks" - Almanac
    • "Apples" - Almanac
    • "It's Nice To Be Nice" - Jollity
    • "Finer Things In Life" - Almond Tea
    • "Nearly The Same As Before" - Almond Tea

    Thomas Walsh -

    • "This Is My Fortress" exclusive sneak peak from the upcoming Album The Rest is History


    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 16 - Phantom Birds
    May 8 2023

    Listen as we breakdown and discuss Phantom Birds, one of Matt's most personal albums and a fan favorite.

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    Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠ ⁠

    In Conversation: Matt Berry - Clash Magazine - September 22, 2020

    Matt Berry talks new LP, taping ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ & how Joy Division are like The Doors - Brooklyn Vegan - May 13, 2021

    Matt Berry: ‘I just write from the heart’ - Yorkshire Post - September 17, 2020

    What We Do in the Shadows’ Matt Berry Will Have a Guinness for Lunch - Jerard Fagerberg for October November 06, 2020

    Beige Green Room Podcast - October 06, 2020

    Radcliffe & Maconie (BBC 6 Music) - July 04, 2020

    Shaun Keaveny (BBC 6 Music) - September 17, 2020

    What We Do in the Shadows at Paleyfest LA 2021

    Matt Berry Teases New Album ‘Phantom Birds’ with Lead Single “Something In My Eye” - v13.net - July 07, 2020

    Matt Berry’s ‘Take A Bow’ Is A Simple Ode To Rural Life - Clash - July 28, 2020


    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 15 - Television Themes (with Friends) - Part 2
    Apr 3 2023

    There is so much to talk about with Television Themes, we just couldn't contain it to one episode. We've also called on some of our friends from across the pond for some much needed perspective.

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    Stuff we talked about this episode:

    We Are Cult: Matt Berry Talks Ten Years on Acid Jazz - October 23, 2021

    Band Camp Press Release - November 19, 2018

    Word in Your Ear - September 19, 2021

    Shaun Keaveny BBC 6 Music Interview - October 03, 2018

    Electric Sound Magazine, Issue 49 - October 10, 2019

    Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe - Episode 4.4 - October 16, 2007

    Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music Interview - October 21, 2018

    Matt Introducing the BBC Radiophonic Workshop - April 14, 2015

    Shindig! Magazine - October 2018

    “S is for Synthesizers” (Totally Wired Radio) - May 30, 2022

    “You’re Not on the List” Podcast - July 17, 2022

    The Beige-Green Room Podcast - September 11, 2018

    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 14 - The Phil Scragg Interview
    Mar 6 2023

    We're proud to welcome one of Matt's closest collaborators, Phil Scragg. We take a deep dive into the story of Milkbone and get a glimpse into the creative process of bringing some of our favorite music to life. In this wide-ranging conversation we touch on touring antics, a preview of an upcoming release, and lots of fascinating stories. Plus, Phil shares some exciting news and an exclusive never before heard track. We are so grateful to Phil for chatting with us, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.

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    Stuff we talked about this episode:

    Check out more of Phil's biography: MusicStation and philscragg.com

    Milkbone: Listen on Spotify or Apple Music - Buy it on CD or Digital

    David Migden and the Twisted Roots: Lit up like a Fruit Machine - Listen and buy HERE

    RedLodge "Blackbird" from the album Egdon Heath - Listen on Spotify or Apple Music - Buy it HERE

    RedLodge - "The Lens" exclusive sneak peak from the not yet released album Still Dreaming

    Also check out Olly Scragg's band townhouse: HERE


    Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

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    1 hr and 55 mins