It's the final episode! Wayne and Trevor look at the standards of schoolboy lyrics and Dennis Stratton eats some Maltesers.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne and Trevor reflect on an album seen as a return to form for the band.  There's also YouTube comments, jigsaw action, and some Disco.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

The love-hate relationship of Wayne and Trevor possibly reaches a new low.  Naturally there's talk about Marmite, ear wax removal, and Adrian rushes out a chapter for his children's book.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

The sci-fi theme leads to discussion about AI and David Bowie.  Paul Di'anno shows up unannounced and Trevor concentrates on the ladies.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Beans on toast, 90s alcoholic drinks, and a festive reprise.  Wayne has a wander through all the relevant places as we approach the end of the Brave New World album.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Lollipop ladies, board games, tongue twisters, and who sent Wayne a Valentine's card? Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne recalls the nightmares of last week as well as looking at the dream themes in this song.  Pterodactyl Mark and Trevor ponder some important questions, and Time Travelling Paul Di'anno reveals a lesser-known Iron Maiden fact. Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne arrives at the midway point of the album taking in traditional toys. some Motown, and there's a mission for Pterodactyl Mark.  Trevor goes swimming.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne and Trevor take time for reflection and walk through the gardens of their lives to reveal a mixed landscape.  We also learn about Steve Harris' snack and TV habits in 2000.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

*Please note - this is not a literary analysis podcast to assist with GCSE revision despite the pretentious references from Trevor*PS - There's no comedy either - it's a podcast about Iron Maiden! It's the first title track from the current version of the band and it's a jolly good one.  Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne gets a visit from a navigator from another dimension and there's a new character in Adrian's children's book.  Naturally there's a bit of song analysis here, along with retro cartoons, food and a poem from Trevor that may spook you out for many reasons...Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Bonus series thanks to YOU and your pie generosity!A strong opener and single to analyse but Wayne seems to want to get his teeth into other things as there are food references galore.  There's also probably too much time spent analysing one particular scene in The Wicker Man film  Find out what thoughts are in Steve Harris' Diary and, just like the band at the time, there's a return of someone popular...Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne talks about his experience at two recent Iron Maiden gigs in Manchester and Birmingham!Trevor went to one of them and joins for a reflection on the setlist, Top 3 moments, and the usual chatter!  We also learn about how Steve Harris is assessing the tour so far...Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

It's 1998 and Wayne takes a look at the Virtual XI album and the importance of tech in this era.  We also learn about a change in how the band approached the first two songs in the Blaze era albums; Neopolitan ice cream; and an unusual anecdote involving Iron Maiden and Bradford.  Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

It's the last song on the album and time to ask 'How are you, friends?'  Janick seems a bit annoyed however as he is reminded of something from his past!Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Winding down the album and Wayne has several issues with this song, including the title, lyrics, sound, and especially the ending.  Trevor reads another poem about food and considers the forthcoming tour - NO SPOILERS! Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne looks at education vs experience and reflects on his own experiences at school and in the workplace.   Dennis Stratton is apologetic about recent events but is Trevor?Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Telescopes, time travel and plenty of confusion for Wayne this week. There's also a message from Dennis Stratton which reveals something truly shocking and creates a collision course between Wayne and Trevor!Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

Wayne gets a Scottish perspective on the song and a listener comment once again makes him Look For The Truth. We learn how one of the lyrics for this song came about from a chat in the studio and Trevor writes a poem about a lovely day out!Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory

At last, Wayne reveals what job he was doing in 1998!  He also thinks of something that might improve the chorus of this song. Dennis gets back in touch and we find out which Iron Maiden song would be Leyton Orient with Trevor's new ranking system.Support the show There are now new membership tiers on the ko-fi!Check out the different levels of exclusive bonus content:Fray Bentos Extra FillingPie and PuddingKnickerbocker Glory