Episodes

  • Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981

    Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981
    Jan 31 2025
    In today's episode we talk about a very special time for Pink Floyd between 1978 -1981 and the staging of THE WALL live shows. This would be the last time until 2005 where the main four members played live as a band, so it is an important, if melancholic period.

    Together with Kyle and Phil (Salathé) we discuss the circumstances surrounding the album THE WALL, the so-called ‘Performance Manuscript’ and of course many shows from the tour itself.

    In particular we discuss the tour rehearsals, the start of the tour in Los Angeles on February 7th 1980, the video recordings of the concert in New York at the Nassau Coliseum, in London at Earl’s Court, and of course about the great shows in Dortmund, a typical German city in the middle of the Ruhr area. We also take a brief look at the last run of wall shows in June of 1981.

    In a little more than 2 hours you will learn many insights, mishaps, surprises and hopefully yet unknown things about the Wall live!

    Credit goes to RarePinkFloyd for providing research materials for this episode. You can view his wonderful website here; http://www.rarepinkfloyd.fr/

    Credit also goes to Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon’s incredible book, “Comfortably Numb: A History of The Wall 1978-1981”, which you can purchase here;
    http://www.pfapublishing.com/
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"

    Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"
    Dec 22 2024
    In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren’t even born when Pink Floyd’s last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.

    Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.

    Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.

    Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you’re hooked, there’s no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd’s music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.

    From all of us at Fingal’s Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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    43 mins
  • Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé

    Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé
    Nov 29 2024
    If you were to make a list of the musicians who made some of the most beloved recordings in rock music, the name Jerry Shirley will come up over and over again. In addition to his role as drummer in Humble Pie, he has worked closely with luminaries like B.B. King, John Entwistle, and of course, Syd Barrett. In this episode, he sits down with Phil Salathé to discuss his long and storied career, and to share stories from his work with Syd in the studio and live. We also investigate a few mysteries in the process, including an enigmatic Syd outtake that's stymied researchers for decades. You won't want to miss it!
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon

    Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon
    Oct 4 2024
    Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately define their legacy.

    The band kicked off their tour with concerts in Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton, before heading north to Newcastle and Leeds.

    For live recording collectors, these early dates have long been a source of confusion, with persistent issues regarding accurate dates and uncertainties surrounding the content and quality of the audience recordings.

    Consequently, the pivotal January shows are often overshadowed by the February 1972 Rainbow Theatre concerts.

    In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy

    Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy
    Sep 5 2024
    Hello and welcome back!

    In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to you, his works are for sure.

    Alex started creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90's and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

    He then started a YouTube channel and released animated versions of the official Pink Floyd artwork. This later led to a collaboration with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets and eventually a close association with the family of Roger “Syd” Barrett, where Alex is the official animator for all content on the official website.
    The conversation was exciting, funny and insightful, but hear for yourself!

    Links:
    https://www.sydbarrett.com/
    https://www.youtube.com/c/artistontheborder
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92A0il6Q (Animated Relics Artwork)
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat

    Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat
    Jul 7 2024
    On this, our 20th episode, we speak with a person who has chosen to go by the pseudonym of "Mick the Hat", and when you listen you'll certainly understand why.
    One of our favorite things to do on this podcast is to interview people who have knowledge that no one else in the world possesses, and who can shed light on some of the most legendary events in the history of Pink Floyd. Mick the Hat is one of those people. For anyone interested in the saga of Pink Floyd live recordings and vinyl bootlegs, you won't want to miss a minute of Mick the Hat's recollections, as elicited by podcast producer and interviewer Ian Priston. His tales of BPI busts gone wrong, of taping some of the most beloved shows in Pink Floyd history, and of dealing with some of the quirkiest characters out there, are one of a kind revelations that you won't hear anywhere else.
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Ep.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer

    Ep.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer
    Jun 20 2024
    57 mins
  • Ep.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey

    Ep.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey
    May 30 2024
    “In the end it's all about Friendship!”

    In this episode, we look back on 50 years of an intimate experience with Pink Floyd and its solo members.

    Ron Fleischer may not be known to everyone by name, but all dedicated Pink Floyd fans have at least one of his outputs, released under the name HARVESTED, at home.

    But in this episode we don't want to talk about the HARVESTED label, but rather take you on a journey through almost 50 Pink Floyd related concerts that began in Miami in 1977 and is still ongoing...

    Ron tells us about these shows with many exciting anecdotes and above all gives us a story about friendship and passion that connects us Pink Floyd fans.

    Ron Fleischer is not only an important part of the Pink Floyd community but has made many things accessible to the fans thanks to his projects, so this episode in which he tells his story, is a very special one for us.
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    1 hr and 40 mins