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Why isn’t Morrissey more famous? Shouldn't he be a 'national treasure' by now?
May 1, 2026
1h 20m 15s
The big Alain Whyte interview, from crippling stage fright to always defending Morrissey
Apr 5, 2026
45m 02s
'I did a Ouija board with Morrissey while we made Bona Drag'
Mar 16, 2026
1h 10m 20s
First reaction to new Morrissey album 'Make-up Is A Lie' (bonus episode)
Mar 5, 2026
55m 19s
Everything we know about Morrissey's new album 'Make-up Is a Lie'
Feb 9, 2026
1h 10m 40s
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| 5/1/26 | 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 "national treasures". Why doesn't Moz have that label yet?Don’t forget, you can join us on YouTube for a full, professionally recorded video version from the studio. Our producer, Gary, from Red Eye, does a marvellous job of putting it all together.This time, hosts Chris and George speak to the well-known and well-respected journalist Brendan O’Neill, who writes for publications including the Spectator and Spiked, about cancel culture, the blocks that stop Moz’s rise to “national treasure” status in 2026, and how the singer’s public image could now be moving into a more positive place.We have a new feature: ‘Morrissey and Wine Introduces’. Each episode we’ll have an exclusive performance from an up-and-coming musician who’s inspired by Moz and The Smiths. This time it’s Brody Londrigan, just 18 and from Arizona, who plays ‘Your Dreams Don’t Have To End’ from his new album ‘Isle Of Swine’. Check out his stuff with this link.George’s grandma Nanny Val is back in the studio, this time giving her take on ‘The Monsters of Pig Alley’. The boys analyse the lyrics of ‘That’s How People Grow Up’ - and we do the ten-question trivia quiz.Oh…and George has a new quiz theme song…so you better grab some cotton for your ears.If you want to support us and join a thriving community of fans in our members-only WhatsApp chat, consider signing up to our Patreon. It's about £5 a month and all the money goes into a pot to keep improving the podcast. | 1h 20m 15s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | 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. We also touch upon 'The Monsters of Pig Alley', the magic behind Morrissey's 2004 comeback, Alain's reasons for leaving the band in the 2000s, and why he would love to work with Moz again.If you prefer the written word, head over to our Substack for a long-read feature based on this interview. We hope you enjoy this chat over a nice glass of wine. Long live Morrissey, and Godspeed. | 45m 02s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | '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 court and a swimming pool - no wonder it's such a good record. We hear all about that and more.Nanny Val returns to the studio to react to a Morrissey track for the first time, as suggested by our Patreon members. This time it's 'What Kind of People Live in These Houses?George questions Chris in the ten-question trivia quiz, and he does rather well. Don't forget you can watch us on YouTube for the full video show, which will be online around six hours after the audio-only version.If you like what we do, there's a good way to support us while also joining a thriving community of fans. Our Patreon costs around £5 per month and gives you access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, our archive of full-length interviews and bonus monthly episodes.This show is produced by Gary at Red Eye. It takes a lot of skill to look this podcasty. Thanks, Gary. | 1h 10m 20s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | First reaction to new Morrissey album 'Make-up Is A Lie' (bonus episode) | Super-fan Chris and newspaper journalist George give you their first reaction to the new Morrissey album 'Make-up Is A Lie'. It seems this is an album of "part twos" to much-loved songs from the back catalogue, with many tracks offering returns to some of Morrissey's central themes. Alcohol features prominently, particularly booze to excess. And the layered lyrics are a gift to fans like us, with so much to analyse. Grab a glass of wine and join us to discuss all this and more.This is an audio-only, makeshift bonus episode, but we'll be back in a week or two with a full, professional video episode, when we'll be doing a deep dive into Bona Drag - and we're joined by someone who was there in the studio creating it with Morrissey. Find us on YouTube for our past shows, where we've interviewed key figures including Stephen Street, Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer.Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, yearly deliveries of hand-made pin badges and a fair bit more. It doesn't cost a lot but it really helps us to keep the show going. Godspeed! | 55m 19s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Everything we know about Morrissey's new album 'Make-up Is a Lie' | We pull together everything we know about Morrissey's forthcoming album 'Make-up Is a Lie'. Nanny Val comes into the studio to react to 'Seasick, Yet Still Docked' and the boys analyse the lyrics of 'The Night Pop Dropped'. There's also the 10-question trivia quiz and the boys enjoy a couple of bottles of wine. Do you want to support what we do? Join our Patreon for exclusive benefits, including access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, bonus monthly episodes, the chance to choose Nanny Val's next song and more.Don't forget that we do a video version of this show too (and we've got a new set). Just head over to our YouTube page to watch.This episode was produced by Gary at Red Eye. | 1h 10m 40s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | First reaction to new single 'Notre-Dame' from Morrissey's 'Make-up Is a Lie' (bonus episode) | It's a happy day - there's new Morrissey music. Chris and George bring you their first reaction to the new single 'Notre-Dame' from the forthcoming album 'Make-up Is a Lie'. Did the conspiratorial angle make us think? Did you notice that the "terrorism" line is missing? And does it make you miss Alain Whyte from the band? Grab a glass of wine and join us to discuss all this and more. | 21m 14s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | First reaction to new Morrissey single 'Make-up is a Lie' (bonus episode) | Morrissey's new single is already available in Australia, though it has a January 9 release date, so Chris and George are bringing you their first reaction to the track 'Make-up is a Lie' in this audio-only bonus episode. What was the "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" all about? Is it the story of an ageing and beautiful Parisian poet? Is the choice to release this as the first single an example of classic Moz self-sabotage? Grab a glass of wine and join us. | 28m 59s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | What are Fox News insiders saying about Morrissey as he gains fans on the right wing? | As Morrissey gains political currency on the right wing, US journalist David Marcus tells us what Fox News insiders are saying about the singer, the conundrum of defining him politically, and why media treatment is not supposed to be fair.Nanny Val joins us for some festive mulled wine to discuss the song 'Sing Your Life', Chris and George analyse the lyrics of 'Late Night, Maudlin Street', and there's a special Christmas edition of the ten-question trivia quiz.You can watch a full video version on YouTube or Spotify. That way you can see our lovely Christmas decorations.Join us on Patreon for bonus monthly episodes, access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, to choose Nanny Val's next song and more.This podcast was produced by Gary at Red Eye. | 1h 14m 40s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Morrissey vs The Cure - What's the truth behind this age-old rivalry? | It's one of the most famous pop rivalries of the 1980s. But was it just media hype or a genuine dislike? We talk to Gavin from 'The Holy Hour - All Cure Podcast' to get to the bottom of it.George's grandma Nanny Val reacts to a Morrissey song chosen by our Patreon subscribers. We do the ten-question trivia quiz and we have some recommendations - "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this". And we analyse the lyrics of 'You Know I Couldn't Last'.Join us on Patreon for bonus monthly episodes, access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, to choose Nanny Val's next song and more.This podcast was produced by Gary at Red Eye. | 1h 28m 25s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Writer on big TV show talks the role of humour in Morrissey's work | Matt Koff, an American TV writer and stand-up comedian, joins Chris and George to talk about the role of humour in Morrissey's work.He writes for The Daily Show, a big show in the US that has some similarities with Have I Got News For You in the UK. But he's also a big Smiths and Morrissey fan.Is there something inherently funny about Morrissey's high-drama perspective on the world? And in what ways do Trump and Moz share similarities?As usual, Nanny Val reacts to a track, there's the trivia quiz, we dig into the lyrics of a song and we bring you some "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this" recommendations.Join us on Patreon for bonus monthly episodes, full-length interviews (Matt's runs to 40 minutes), access to the members-only WhatsApp chat and more. You'll also get access to full-length archive interviews with people such as Stephen Street and Alain Whyte.This podcast was produced by Gary at Red Eye.This episode was briefly removed from podcast services due to a potential copyright issue. It was originally published on October 31, 2025, and re-uploaded on November 5, 2025. | 1h 18m 35s | ||||||
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| 10/21/25 | The best Morrissey bits in Mike Joyce's new book (bonus episode) | We've got a sneak peek at Mike Joyce's new book 'The Drums'. It's a warm and joyous recollection of his time in The Smiths. Naturally, you might be wondering about the Morrissey references. He is mentioned more than 200 times and hosts Chris and George have picked six of the best ones to bring to you. This is an audio-only bonus episode. We'll be back in the video studio soon with a great guest from the world of TV comedy. | 18m 56s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Morrissey, Bowie, Princess Margaret…Dana’s met everyone | When Morrissey met Dana Gillespie, he told her that her cover of 'Spent The Day in Bed' was better than his original. In a fascinating interview with Dana, she tells us about meeting Moz at a London hotel, her friendship with David Bowie and how she feels about today's cancel culture.Nanny Val is back to react to 'In The Future When All's Well' and the lads analyse the lyrics of 'I'm The End of The Family Line'. We have some 'If You Love Morrissey Then You'll Love This' recommendations and, of course, a couple of lovely bottles of wine.To access the full interview with Dana and our bonus 'Chris and George Off-Mic' episode, join us on Patreon.Thank you our producer Gary at Red Eye. Check out his website to take your podcast to the next level. | 1h 17m 55s | ||||||
| 8/16/25 | Is Morrissey being un-cancelled? It seems that way | In this month's episode we ask if it's time to un-cancel Morrissey - and whether he was ever cancelled at all. The zeitgeist certainly seems to be moving in that direction and we discuss whether Moz's third act might just be the most triumphant of all.As always, George's grandma Nanny Val is back, and this time she reacts to 'Sunny'. George questions Chris in the ten-question trivia quiz and we share some things that "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this".Contact us at morrisseyandwine@gmail.com.Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MorrisseyandWineThank you so much to Gary at www.redeye.co.uk for turning this podcast into something decent. Get in touch with him if you want to take your podcast to the next level. | 1h 01m 39s | ||||||
| 7/12/25 | I worked with Morrissey. It was a whirlpool of trauma | This time we interview Mark Nevin, who wrote the vast majority of Morrissey's 1990s album Kill Uncle. He gives a fascinating insight into that time in Moz's career and the strange process of writing music with someone so elusive and aloof. Nanny Val is back and this time she reacts to You Have Killed Me. The trivia quiz returns, with a twist, and George doesn't do so well. And of course we have some "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this" recommendations.Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MorrisseyandWineWe're having some technical difficulties with the www.morrisseymerch.com website so if you would like to order one of the T-shirts just email us at morrisseyandwine@gmail.com or send us a DM on our social media accounts.The wines we enjoyed were as follows:Chosen by Majestic Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough - https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/chosen-by-majestic-sauvignon-b-37585Chosen by Majestic Primitivo 2022/24, Puglia - https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/chosen-by-maj-primitivo-73877Thank you so much to Gary at www.redeye.co.uk for turning this podcast into something decent. Get in touch with him if you want to take your podcast to the next level. | 1h 26m 27s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | Live from Manchester. In front of an audience. With tuxedos. | In this special edition, Chris and George present Morrissey and Wine in front of a live audience at the Star & Garter in Manchester. Nanny Val joins us on stage to react to I Know It's Over by The Smiths, we do the ten-question trivia quiz and the boys analyse the lyrics of Spent The Day In Bed - plus some "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this" recommendations.Get the full effect and watch the video version on YouTube or Spotify.Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, the chance to choose Nanny Val's next song and entry to the members-only WhatsApp chat with dozens of other die-hard fans. https://www.patreon.com/c/MorrisseyandWineGet in touch with us at morrisseyandwine@gmail.com. Godspeed! | 41m 36s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | The future's bright for the home of the Smiths Disco | Chris and George chat to Danny Marsh, the manager of the Star & Garter, the home of the world-famous Morrissey Smiths Disco in Manchester. And, for once, the future is looking bright for the venue.Nanny Val reacts to the song 'When You Open Your Legs'. The ten-question trivia quiz is back. And the boys examine the lyrics of 'We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful'. Plus, as always, we have some 'if you love Morrissey then you'll love this' recommendations. Shop a selection of unique Smiths and Morrissey T-shirts at www.morrisseymerch.com.Get access to the members-only WhatsApp chat, bonus episodes and more benefits by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/MorrisseyandWine. Find all our social media pages - https://linktr.ee/morrisseyandwineProduction by www.redeye.co.uk. Contact hello@redeye.co.uk. | 1h 13m 36s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | 'The moment I knew Morrissey had fired me' | Chris and George are joined by Andrew Paresi, Morrissey’s drummer in the very early solo years, across Viva Hate, Bona Drag and Kill Uncle, when the singer’s identity as a standalone artist was first cemented. He tells us about the moment he knew he’d been fired, his immediate reaction to the lyrics of ‘November Spawned A Monster’ and how he believes Moz predicted the politics and cancel culture we live through today in 2025. Nanny Val, George's grandma, is back to react to another track, as suggested by our Patreon subscribers. The ten-question quiz returns and this time it’s Chris putting George in the hot seat. We analyse the lyrics of ‘What Kind Of People Live In These Houses’ and we bring you a couple of “if you love Morrissey then you’ll love this” recommendations.Shop a selection of unique Smiths and Morrissey T-shirts at www.morrisseymerch.com.And get access to full, unedited interviews, the members-only WhatsApp chat and more by signing up to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/MorrisseyandWine).Production by www.redeye.co.uk. Contact: hello@redeye.co.uk | 1h 28m 53s | ||||||
| 1/15/25 | Inside Morrissey's huge Los Angeles fanbase | Chris and George sip Californian wine as they interview Jose Maldonado, the "Mexican Morrissey", to discover why Moz has such a huge fanbase in Los Angeles - especially among fans of Mexican heritage. Jose, and his American band Sweet and Tender Hooligans, is the only tribute act to have won Morrissey's public approval. George puts Chris in the hot seat for the ten-question trivia quiz. They analyse the lyrics of 'I Started Something I Couldn't Finish' and Nanny Val comes into the studio to give her take on 'Wide to Receive'. Plus some 'If you love Morrissey then you'll love this' recommendations. Catch our 'Chris and George Off-Mic' bonus episodes and join the exclusive members-only WhatsApp chat by joining our Patreon. Check out our exclusive, unofficial T-shirts with shipping all over the world at www.morrisseymerch.com. Don't forget to listen to Jose's Breakfast with The Smiths - The World of Morrissey radio show. A big thank you to Red Eye studios and Gary for all his hard work in producing this podcast and building such a great set. | 1h 21m 40s | ||||||
| 12/18/24 | OK Stephen (Street), shall we do that again? | Chris and George are joined by Stephen Street, the producer and songwriter who was crucial in launching Morrissey's solo career and worked very closely with The Smiths. He first met Moz and Marr in 1984, witnessed the fallout of the band post-breakup and is the Stephen from "OK Stephen, shall we do that again?" We chat about all of that and more in this episode. Nanny Val comes into the studio in person to react to I Thought You Were Dead, there's the ten-question trivia quiz and the boys analyse the lyrics of The Night Pop Dropped. Plus some "if you love Morrissey then you'll love this" recommendations. You might notice that our podcast has had a bit of a facelift. We're in a proper studio this time so we highly recommend you watch the video version on Spotify or YouTube. But the audio will sound great too. Big thanks to Gary at Red Eye studios. Buy the T-shirts we're wearing at www.morrisseymerch.com. Join our Patreon for exclusive benefits at www.patreon.com/morrisseyandwine. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky and WhatsApp. | 1h 27m 33s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | The comeback that never happened - exclusive inside info | Chris and George discuss exclusive info from an insider who reveals what Morrissey's comeback would have looked like if he didn't part ways with his manager: a Smiths reunion, a big payday and residencies across the world - plus two new albums. Nanny Val reacts to 'Kerouac's Crack', the trivia quiz returns and the boys analyse the new Morrissey song 'I Ex-Love You'. Full credit to Baby J on YouTube for the recordings of 'Kerouac's Crack' and 'I Ex-Love You'. To get an exclusive bonus episode of 'Chris and George Off-Mic' plus plenty of other benefits, including gifts, check out our Patreon. It's a great way to support us if you like what we do. | 1h 13m 24s | ||||||
| 10/8/24 | Sneak peek at new Moz album from Alain Whyte | Chris and George are joined by Alain Whyte, Morrissey's most prolific songwriter, who gives a sneak peek at Moz's new album 'Without Music The World Dies', tells the story of their chance meeting at a London pub and gives his take on Moz's treatment in the media. Nanny Val is back to react to 'The Operation' - as suggested by our paid subscribers. The ten-question trivia quiz returns and the boys explain their interpretation of the lyrics to 'Life is a Pigsty'. Plus lots more. Would you like extra content and benefits - including a bonus 30-minute episode and the full unedited interview with Alain? You can get that and more by signing up to our Patreon today. Get the details here. If you like what we do it's a great way to support us. Get tickets to see Alain Whyte on tour here. | 1h 18m 25s | ||||||
| 9/15/24 | Boz, Morrissey's right-hand man, shares a drink with the boys | Morrissey's right-hand man for three decades, Boz Boorer, shares a drink with Chris and George. He discusses the media's "abysmal" treatment of Moz, opens up about the songwriting process and reminisces about his on-stage drag persona, Gaynor Tension, all while enjoying a lovely Portuguese beer. The ten-question trivia quiz returns (with top-notch sound effects), Nanny Val reacts to 'Spent The Day in Bed' and we dissect the lyrics of three songs that Boz has played a big part in. Plus plenty more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider buying us a coffee with a donation of £5. Want to get in touch? Email themorrisseymercury@gmail.com. Check out Boz Boorer's album 'Morrissey Reimagined' here. | 1h 53m 28s | ||||||
| 8/18/24 | "Morrissey was my friend. A 'nice' guy? No. He was more than that" | A big coup for Chris and George as they interview an old friend of Morrissey's about what it was like to know him as a mate. Moz also covered one of his songs which was a huge compliment. Nanny Val returns to react to a song. This time it's 'Let Me Kiss You'. She's becoming quite a fan. The quiz returns to sort the die-hard obsessives from the fair-weather apostles. Can you beat George's score? It might not be too hard. We dissect the meanings of three Morrissey tracks: Maladjusted, All The Lazy Dykes and A Swallow On My Neck. There's also plenty of news from the world of Morrissey and The Smiths. Plus copious amounts of wine. Want to get in touch? Send an email to themorrisseymercury@gmail.com. We'll read it when we've recovered from our hangovers. | 1h 53m 37s | ||||||
| 7/17/24 | World's biggest Smiths collection? | Daniel from Boston, USA, along with his friend Paul, has one of the world's biggest collections of Smiths memorabilia. He lets George and Chris inside his treasure chest and tells us the stories behind his most prized artefacts. Nanny Val reacts to 'Ouija Board, Ouija Board' and reveals her own real-life tale of contacting the dead. We dissect the meanings of three Morrissey/Smiths tracks and the quiz makes a welcome return. Want to get in touch? Send an email to themorrisseymercury@gmail.com. | 1h 21m 31s | ||||||
| 6/11/24 | 'Why does everyone hate Morrissey?' | George and Chris are back with an hour of Moz and Smiths goodness. We respond point by point to a YouTube video entitled 'Why does everyone hate Morrissey from The Smiths?' by Krysis. Nanny Val returns to react to 'Once I Saw The River Clean'. Chris has his questions prepared as he tests George's knowledge in the Morrissey quiz. And we have some recommendations of films and books - if you love Morrissey then you'll love these. We also analyse the lyrics of three songs...and plenty more. Get in touch by sending an email to themorrisseymercury@gmail.com Subscribe to the free Morrissey Mercury fanzine - and get free breaking news alerts on WhatsApp: https://linktr.ee/morrisseymercury | 1h 22m 19s | ||||||
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11 placements across 10 markets.
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11 placements across 10 markets.