Sheer Pod Attack: A Queen Song-By-Song Podcast

33. In The Lap of the Gods (1974)

Join brothers Stephen & Paul Nicholson as they continue their song-by-song journey through the Queen catalogue, turning their attention to “In The Lap of the Gods” from Q

32. Now I’m Here (1974)

Episode 32 of Sheer Pod Attack dives head-first into the electric chaos and theatrical swagger of Queen's Now I'm Here - a track that captures the band at their most expl

31. Lily of the Valley (1974)

Episode 31 of Sheer Pod Attack drifts into one of Queen's most delicate, emotional treasures; Lily of the Valley. Hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson guide listeners through a

30. Flick of the Wrist (1974)

Stephen & Paul Nicholson return with a razor‑edged deep dive into one of Queen’s most theatrical and venom‑laced early masterpieces — Flick of the Wrist. It’s the middle

29. Tenement Funster (1974)

Episode 29 of Sheer Pod Attack turns the spotlight onto one of Queen’s most swagger‑laden deep cuts: Tenement Funster. Hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson guide listeners thro

28. Killer Queen (1974)

Stephen & Paul Nicholson dive headfirst into one of Queen’s most iconic early masterpieces — Killer Queen — delivering a collector‑grade breakdown with all the sparkle, s

27. Brighton Rock (1974)

Episode 27 of Sheer Pod Attack dives head‑first into the wild, whirling carnival of Brighton Rock, with hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson taking listeners on a collector‑gra

26. Critiquing Queen II (1974) with Marv Quibell

In this episode of Sheer Pod Attack, we dive headfirst into the gothic grandeur of Queen II, the album that split the band’s soul into black and white. Our special guest

25. Not For Sale (Polar Bear) (1974)

Before Queen roared onto the world stage, they prowled the underground with raw experiments like “Polar Bear.” In this Sheer Pod Attack episode, we trace the icy origins

24. See What A Fool I’ve Been (1974)

Step into the twilight of Queen’s early years as Sheer Pod Attack unearths the haunted blues roots behind “See What a Fool I’ve Been.” Inspired by a forgotten gospel tune

23. Seven Seas of Rhye (1974)

So, we come to the final track on Queen II.  Paul & Stephen first heard Seven Seas of Rhye on their Dad’s copy of Queen’s Greatest Hits in the early 1980s.  Now, they g

22. Funny How Love Is (1974)

Sheer Pod Attack – Funny How Love Is This week on Sheer Pod Attack, we shine a spotlight on one of the most forgotten tracks from Queen’s early years: Funny How Love Is.

21. March of the Black Queen (1974)

Sheer Pod Attack – The March of the Black Queen This week on Sheer Pod Attack, we take on one of the most ambitious, complex and awe-inspiring compositions in Queen’s en

20. Nevermore (1974)

This week on Sheer Pod Attack, we turn our attention to one of Queen’s most beautiful and overlooked early masterpieces: Nevermore. Nestled within the celebrated Queen II

19. The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke (1974)

This week on Sheer Pod Attack, we step into one of the most fascinating and bewildering corners of Queen’s catalogue as we explore the dazzling Fairy Feller’s Master-Stro

18. Ogre Battle (1974)

We come to fight over our ranking of Ogre Battle. Is it top, middle, or lower tier Queen? It’s the first track on Side Black aka Side B of the band’s second album. Writt

17. Loser in the End (1974)

In this gritty, drum‑driven deep dive, Sheer Pod Attack turns its spotlight on one of Queen’s most overlooked early‑era gems: “The Loser in the End.” Often overshadowed b

16. Some Day One Day (1974)

On this episode of Sheer Pod Attack, we shine a spotlight on one of Queen II’s most overlooked gems — Some Day One Day. Written and sung by Brian May, this reflective and

16. Some Day One Day (1974)

On this episode of Sheer Pod Attack, we shine a spotlight on one of Queen II’s most overlooked gems — Some Day One Day. Written and sung by Brian May, this reflective and

15. White Queen (As it Began) (1974)

Paul & Stephen are back for another episode of quality Queen! This week, the guys critique the third track from the band’s second album - ‘White Queen (As it Began)’ (19