Our Red Flag crossover with Synthpop Symphony continues here! DJ Matt Williams joins Brian and Sarah on a deep dive into four tracks from the 1989 album "Naïve Art." They also discuss Paul Robb, Dick Clark, Depeche Mode, and--Disneyland?! Plus a lot more! permanentrecordpodcast.com/prpsynthpop-...

Happy International Podcast Day to all our friends around the globe! Thanks to everyone responsible for all of the great shows that we enjoy and thanks to everyone who takes the time to enjoy our show! internationalpodcastday.com

As I begin to edit the next episode of our crossover with DJ Matt Williams, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for making Saturday the biggest download day in the history of the podcast! To everyone who has listened for years and to everyone who joined us for the first time: YOU ROCK!

So excited to share the new episode of #SynthpopSymphony, which kicks off our Red Flag crossover!! It's two hours of amazing music, including our favorite tracks from the 1989's incredible "Naive Art!" Make this your weekend's soundtrack - you'll be glad you did! www.podpage.com/synthpop-sym...

We're so excited to be crossing over with #DJMattWilliams and #SynthpopSymphony for an in-depth discussion on Red Flag, the West Coast duo who took the clubs by storm back in 1989 with their amazing debut "Naive Art." permanentrecordpodcast.com/prpsynthpop-...

For the first time in the history of the show, we have THREE episodes recorded and patiently waiting to be edited!! We're extremely excited for you to hear our conversation with #DJMattWilliams of the wonderful #SynthpopSymphony! Thanks again for making time to hang out with us today, Matt!

When do the words "rain" and "violence" have positive vibes? When they're in the titles of songs by The Alarm and Duran Duran! Brian and Sarah talk about "Rain in the Summertime" and "Violence of Summer" in Part 2 of their End of Summer 2025 Special! permanentrecordpodcast.com/end-of-summe...

Coming this week: End of Summer Special Part 2!

Brian and Sarah turn up the heat, and you'll want to turn up the volume, for part one of this End of Summer special! Songs by The Power Station and Bananarama are featured, along with talk of birds, bananas, Bond, and even a little bit of snow! permanentrecordpodcast.com/end-of-summe...

The heat is on with our "End of Summer Special (Part One)" - on your way this week! In the meantime, stay cool!!

Happy 36th anniversary to Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," released on this day in 1989!

Brian is pretty sure he spotted Sheena Easton on the beach today. Who agrees??

Be sure to listen all the way to the very end of our new episode! Some of the best information snuck in right under the wire!!

If you "Just Can't Get Enough" of Depeche Mode's 1981 hit, then this is the episode for you! Brian and Sarah dive into the last song on Speak & Spell, but there's a lot more than that! There's even a SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST, so don't miss this one! permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode...

As a reward for recording our last "Speak and Spell" episode, we drove to Emerald Isle, NC. We're on the beach today, but Sarah will verify that I edited the 2 hour 50 minute raw file this morning before we walked to the water. I only finished 5 minutes, but each journey begins with a single step!

Phil Collins reviewing one of my favorite Duran songs of all time. Ugh! This tune is SOOOOOO good! Not sure why the majority of listeners don't agree!

We were very excited to join our friends Nick and Jon to discuss the amazing Howard Jones! We talk about many of Howard's fantastic albums, our memories of seeing him play live, and his place in the history of pop music. rockinretrospect.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...

Brian & Sarah are back for a very Martin Gore-focused look at a mostly Vince Clarke album as we continue our discussion of side 2 of Depeche Mode's 1981 debut! permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode...

Happy 71st birthday to Neil Tennant! Here's a shirt from the fantastic 2013 tour for their album "Electric." The Pet Shop Boys are truly one of the best live acts out there, as well as being one of the very best synthpop bands of all time!

If you have memories of Depeche Mode's debut album "Speak & Spell" to share with us, the time to do that is NOW! We'll be recording our next episode tomorrow and would love to include your thoughts! Call 724 490 8324 or go to speakpipe.com/permrecordpod and record a message-- no payphone needed!

After a rough day of taking notes on "Speak & Spell", we decided to try out our new pizza oven. Here's our first pie - it was delicious!!

We're ready for some Soft Cell and the mighty Simple Minds!! So excited to be seeing Jim and Charlie again!!

45 years ago today, Dave Gahan performed with Vince Clarke, Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore for the 1st time. Seems like a perfect day to release an episode on DM's debut album, Speak & Spell! We hope you'll find it to be a P-R-E, double T-Y fun listen! permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode...

Our next episode on Depeche Mode's "Speak & Spell" has been recorded!! I'll begin the edit on Wednesday and hopefully have it to you before too long. Excited to get back to one of the most important debut albums of the 1980s!

On June 5, 2025, Colours of Ever played their first-ever live gig, opening for legends Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill at Stone Turtle House Concerts. Here's their 7-song set, featuring an introduction by Brian & Sarah. We hope you will enjoy the show! permanentrecordpodcast.com/bonus-episod...

Brian and Sarah are back to talk about some amazing concerts they attended in April! They also provide some details on why there haven't been new episodes lately, but there's a happy ending to the story. Download the latest episode now to get the scoops! permanentrecordpodcast.com/april-2025-c...

Happy 63rd birthday to Dave Gahan! To celebrate, I'm wearing a T-shirt from his Paper Monsters solo tour. Brian and I were up against the stage for Dave's July 2003 performance at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia -- the closest we've ever gotten to him, or anyone else from Depeche Mode!

New episode recorded! Not going to spoil what it might be about, but I'll start editing tomorrow and we'll get it to you as soon as we can!

Sarah here! Please join me in wishing the happiest of birthdays to the best co-host, editor, and husband around-- Mr. Brian Linnen!! Here's hoping today is the start of the best year yet!

I really want to share the six-second Falco impression I just recorded on my phone, but I can't find a way to upload an audio file on any of my social media apps.😢

Happy 35th Birthday to one of my Top 3 albums of all-time: Depeche Mode's "Violator"! Do you remember the first time you heard it? permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode...

What single tune do you think of as The Cure's signature song? Don't waffle and tell me their signature POP song and their signature ALTERNATIVE song - just give me ONE answer please!

I actually really like this song; however, this review made me LOL!

Spent some time today organizing my music bookshelves. I'm proud of my little collection, but I'm wondering: what good books am I missing? Let me know - I got a birthday coming up!

Let's go back in time exactly one week to relive the excitement of the Richard Blade/ABC/Howard Jones U.S. tour! We're joined by Philly New Waver Mike Kilczewski to talk about everything we loved from this incredible night of music! permanentrecordpodcast.com/concert-repo...

Kicking off an amazing Friday night!

Playing with blocks in Glenside, PA, as we prepare for an amazing concert tonight! Guess who we're seeing?

There was something I had been planning on posting here today; however, I can't remember what the heck it was!! I guess that's all I got for ya!

We played "The NewlyPod Game" with some of our friends a few weekends ago! Good people, hard-hitting questions, and unexpected answers make for a great hour of podcasting, so we hope you will check it out! permanentrecordpodcast.com/the-newlypod...

Apropos of our latest episode, we picked this up over the weekend!

Please enjoy a few pics of the David Bowie Picture Disc 45 boxset that I purchased under duress last weekend. It's pretty cool!

No, you're not dreaming (of me or anyone else); there's a new episode of Permanent Record Podcast available now, with Brian and Sarah continuing their look back at Depeche Mode's 1981 album, "Speak & Spell!" Don't say no; download it and listen today! permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode...

I'm so excited to be seeing Wayne and the lads this summer in the City of Brotherly Love!! Only 135 days until they take the stage.

A life-long goal has been attained! I have now recorded a podcast about THIS amazing song!!! I can't wait to get it to your favorite podcast app!

Hearing Peter Godwin on The Hustle Podcast a few weeks ago reminded me that I’m a fan of the one Metro album that I own, and the discussion of this new compilation got me interested in it. It just arrived, so I haven’t listened to both discs yet, but I like what I’m hearing. Anyone else a fan?

Spending the afternoon ignoring everything except for surround sound Vince Clarke! Thanks again to the wonderful @wholehogg.bsky.social for looking out for me!

Brian, Sarah, and Robbie are back to talk about "Diamonds are Forever", which means discussion of Dame Shirley Bassey, John Barry, the return of Sean Connery, and, of course, a look at where the franchise is (or maybe ISN'T!) heading in 2025! permanentrecordpodcast.com/prp-007-mini...

Sarah here, with a brand-new Musical Christmas Memory to share! Brian surprised me with a print of the audio from The Cure song "Shake Dog Shake," created by Soundwaves Art, and hand-signed by Robert Smith! Hope the holidays have brought you a great music-related gift, and some unexpected joy!

Merry Christmas to our friends all around the world! We hope your day is filled with love, fun, and great music!!

Sarah here, with a grocery store song update: they're playing "Stand or Fall" by The Fixx in our local grocery store. Nice to hear this one!