Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 44: The Best Cover Songs of 2025

It's our second end of year special of the week, and this time around we here at the Social Media Discoveries team are taking a look at some our the best cover versions of the year from the artists on our massive list.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 43: The Best Original Songs of 2025

It's time for the first of the Social Media Discoveries end of year specials, featuring ten of the best original songs from 2025.

The Thursday Rock Show Christmas Special

As the great Noddy Holder would say, it's Christmas! It's also Thursday, so you know what that means? It's time for The Thursday Rock Show Christmas Special! We've got twenty-four songs designed to get you into the rocking Christmas spirit, if you're not already there that is.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 42: The Hard 'N' Heavy Christmas Experience

It's episode 42 of the Social Media Discoveries series, the third one this week, and having given you specials featuring somewhat sedate  and original tunes, now we're going to hit you with The Hard 'N' Heavy Christmas Experience, full of songs you can jump up and down to, pump your fist to, and bang your head against the wall to. Well, perhaps not the last bit. I don't want you taking legal action against me if you get concussion.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 41: The Original Christmas Experience

It's the second of our three Social Media Discoveries Christmas specials, and today we're bringing you a few original songs from some of the artists on the vast list we have. No cover versions or carols here, you'll have to wait until tomorrow to get them!

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 40: The Sedate Christmas Experience

It's the first of three Christmas specials from the good folks at Julian's Social Media Discoveries, so if you're looking to relax a little and want some nice sedate music to accompany you as you tuck into a mince pie and finish off that glass of sherry then park your backside in a comfy chair and relax to this Christmas treat, because that's something you probably won't be able to do with the other Christmas specials we've got lined up for you.

Want Some Christmas Cheer This Week?

Would you like some Christmas cheer this week? Well, Julian's Social Media Discoveries has got three episodes worth for you this week.

Monday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm) Episode 40, The Sedate Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/pubTjjdiTfs?si=e8jE8ZAnZjExtx21 

It's the first of three Christmas specials from the good folks at Julian's Social Media Discoveries, so if you're looking to relax a little and want some nice sedate music to accompany you as you tuck into a mince pie and finish off that glass of sherry then park your backside in a comfy chair and relax to this Christmas treat, because that's something you probably won't be able to do with the other Christmas specials we've got lined up for you.

Tuesday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm), Episode 41, The Original Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/kPGh9xCULVQ?si=K_QLXmivn557BJYL

It's the second of our three Social Media Discoveries Christmas specials, and today we're bringing you a few original songs from some of the artists on the vast list we have. No cover versions or carols here!

Wednesday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm), Episode 42, The Hard 'N' Heavy Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/CNYPGbxA0u0?si=tck_hZAQWYVs_E5q

Full of songs you can jump up and down to, pump your fist to, and bang your head against the wall to. Well, perhaps not the last bit. I don't want you taking legal action against me if you get concussion.

Here's some other links for you.

My YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/twosheds316
My Mixcloud Channel: https://www.mixcloud.com/julian-radbourne/
My Blog: https://twoshedsreview.blogspot.com
My Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63cd7huetItsdeCwICh0J9?si=ewbH6lzXRxSbGodvLUzcUA
My Spotify Podcast Page: https://open.spotify.com/show/75GC0B2z6UeUsVLjqieocE?si=431a0835cae446de
The Two Sheds Review Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/julianradbournecouk

The Part of Trump's Speech That Was Left Out of the Broadcast

Donald Trump addressed his nation, and the world, last night, but part of his original speech never made it to air, until now.

The Thursday Rock Show: A Blues Christmas Party

Christmas is almost upon us, and with many companies starting to hold their office parties there's no better time than to play you a few festive hits. However, you're unlikely to hear some of these songs as you make your trips around the supermarket, because this is A Christmas Blues Party!

What is "So I Said to This Bloke?"

QUESTION: What is “So I Said to This Bloke?”

Well, “So I Said to This Bloke, Or Adding Other People’s Words Into an A.I. App” is a collection of songs I made on the Mozart AI songwriting app.

QUESTION: What’s it all about?

It doesn’t really have any theme. When I first downloaded the app I wondered what certain things would sound like if they were put to music, and then I wondered what certain songs would sound like if they were put to different styles of music.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries 39: Aaron Gage, Ada Marques, Behind the Horror, Emajin & More!

We've reached episode 39 of the Social Media Discoveries series, and we've got a new theme song! We've also got another ten tracks from artists discovered on various social media platforms over the years, just one week before our big Christmas special.

The Two Sheds Review Podcast On Spotify!

Do you fancy listening to some five-year-old podcasts?

My old Two Sheds Review podcast, recorded in 2000 and released during the COVID pandemic, is now available on Spotify! You can listen to all of the old episodes by visiting the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/show/75GC0B2z6UeUsVLjqieocE?si=621c3646728c4e99

I've also re-uploaded them to my Mixcloud channel, and you can listen to them on the link below:

https://www.mixcloud.com/julian-radbourne/playlists/the-two-sheds-review-podcast/

Who knows, there may be some additions there soon. *Wink Wink* 

The Thursday Rock Show: My Childhood Deep Purple Mix Tape

It's time for The Thursday Rock Show again, and this week we're taking a look at the band I've listened to more than any other this year according to Spotify, the legendary Deep Purple, combining tracks from In Rock, 24 Carat Purple and the Machine Head sessions to create what would have been My Childhood Deep Purple Mix Tape.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy-Five

As Luke's X-wing returned to the hangar bay, he found that the celebrations had already begun. On this day, the Rebel Alliance, with some help from the Free Federation, had achieved an outstanding victory, a victory that would be felt across the entire known galaxy.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy-Four

The X-wings continued to move down the trench. Skywalker felt proud to be a part of this team, especially with his old friend, Biggs Darklighter, not far away from him. He had grown up with Biggs on Tatooine, and Biggs had skipped from an Imperial freighter so he could join the Rebel Alliance. Now he was serving them in the best possible way he could. In front of him was perhaps the Rebel's finest pilot, Wedge Antilles. Wedge's brother had been the captain of the Tantive IV, and had been killed by Vader not long ago. Although Wedge had revenge on his mind, he knew he couldn't let these thoughts cloud his judgment. He had to work for the greater good of the Rebel Alliance.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy-Three

The attack force gathered and briefed, they began to make their final preparations for the attack on the Death Star. As Artoo Deetoo was lowered into his new X-wing fighter, Skywalker looked across the landing bay and saw Han Solo and Chewbacca loading crates into the Millennium Falcon. This saddened Skywalker. Although he had only known Solo for a short time, he had come to think of him as a friend, and a damn good fighter. Now, when the Rebel Alliance needed all the good fighters they could get, Solo was running away. The price placed on his head by Jabba was getting too heavy for him to carry, and he wanted it lifted.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 38: Lisa MacFarlane, Smokestack, Blue Fashion. Doruk Doyran and More!

We're two weeks away from our Christmas special, but until then our normal service continues with episode 38 of the Social Media Discoveries series, and before you ask, no, there aren't any songs with people screaming down their microphones at you.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy-Two

As the Tempest joined up with the rest of the Free Federation fleet, Leia Organa stood in the observation lounge of the Valkyrie, gazing out toward deep space. As she did, Watt and MacCleod entered.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy-One

Tentatively and quietly, Sisko and his men made their way down the corridor. All the while, Worf scanned the area with his tricorder.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Seventy

Koenig and the others found it hard to keep their footing as the quakes took hold all over Zykon.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Nine

As Mentor sat in his throne room, accessing the systems of Psyche, the Imperial Commander, Vranch, entered. Mentor was pleased to see him.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Eight

With another ship in their small fleet, they set a course for the last known location of the Death Star, in the hope that they could rescue their captured comrades.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Seven

Watt looked around at all of those who were with him, at MacCleod, at Sutek, at Worf. He was about to meet his death, and all he could think about was his mission, his mission to find the Rebel Alliance. He had failed because an old enemy wanted to settle an old score.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Six

As Sisko and Kurn returned inside, Sisko continued with his questions.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Five

As Sisko entered the transporter room of the Saratoga, he began to think back to the Saratoga he had served on, which had been destroyed during the first Battle of Wolf 359. This Saratoga was very different from his one. It was more like the battleships of old.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Four

As the twin suns of Tattooine rose to greet the oncoming day, the away team ate a small breakfast before heading towards Mos Eisley. About a mile into their journey, Watt suddenly stopped.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Three

As chaos took a hold all around them, Artoo led Threepio down a corridor. As always, the protocol droid did not approve of this.

Alliances II: Civil War II Chapter Sixty-Two

As Duncen MacCleod sat on the bridge of the Valkyrie, he finally began to comprehend the full extent of the mission he was undertaking.

The Thursday Rock Show: Rave On with Buddy Holly

It's time for The Thursday Rock Show again, and this week's we're taking another trip down my own personal memory lane with a listen-along to the Buddy Holly compilation album Rave On.

Julian's Social Media Discoveries Episode 37: King Sparrow, 7Horse, Malyn, Rebecca Dawn and More!

We've reached December, and episode 37 of the Social Media Discoveries series, and there's no better way to look forward to the festive season than with some post-dystopian blues and some rednecks from Rome!