The Great Wild Stars Podcast
You know them, you love them, now hear the real story! Years after their massive hit songs like "Monkey Suit #9", "Intergalactic Booty Call", "The Blue Light Cruisers", and "Dumped For Love" took the world by storm, Caesar and Leopold of the Great Wild Stars discuss their lives and careers as they never have before. Rock and roll royalty reunite to renew their rambunctious repartee and relive risqué recollections right here on Racecar Radio! Subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts, and learn more about the lads at GreatWildStars.com
Episodes
Episode 8: Futuristic Washing Machine, Adolescent Rain
Former manager Maura Boning stops by to spend some quality time with Leopold, who remains her biggest fan, and Caesar displays his penchants for anagrams and renaissance drama. No doubt, somewhere, Gustav is filming. Our cover model for this episode is Ginger Lee Belle. Photograph by Jeff Laub
LISTEN →Episode 7: Great Wild XXXMas 2020
It’s Christmas! Leopold is in the spirit, but Ebencaesar Scrooge? Not so much. Can he learn the true meaning of the season through a catalogue of Great Wild holiday hits? Or at least get un-handcuffed from his new “friends”? It would be a Christmas miracle. Also: long-lost guitarist Alexander calls in and makes it a … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 6: Boat to Siam, Night Holds a Candle
Like so many music legends, the Stars have (to say the least) a spotty history with sobriety. In this episode, a discussion of two of their most timeless hits – one a full-tilt rock and roll explosion and one a wistful ballad – leads to a deep dive into their chemical pasts. Also, an old … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 5: Teenage Primate, Monkey Suit #9
It’s Caesar’s birthday! …but personal tragedy has left him in a less-than-festive mood. Instead, the loss of beloved Geraldo takes the lads on a sentimental stroll through subjects simian, including two of their biggest early hits. Too much monkey business? Not a chance.
LISTEN →Episode 4: Civic Doody
With election day looming, the lads face their money troubles, air some conflicting political opinions, and receive some notes from the network. With special guest David Hoffman of Racecar Radio. Subscribe and comment today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps and learn more about the lads at GreatWildStars.com Our cover model for … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 3: Sh*& Mocha, Lovely Nurse
The stroll down memory lane continues with thoughts of Leopold’s gastrointestinal mishaps, Caesar’s poetic visions, and the specter of looming crisis. Plus, two more songs from the archive – an unapologetic rocker and a paean to lost love. Subscribe and comment today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps and learn more about … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 2: Candied Yams, Not Tonight
Caesar and Leopold are in a Mediterranean mood as they reminisce about the origins of two of their most indelible hits: the international electro-dance-rock sensation “Candied Yams” and the classic power ballad “Not Tonight”. Follow the lads at GreatWildStars.com and Facebook.com/TheGreatWildStars Our mysterious cover model prefers to remain anonymous. Photograph by Vincent.
LISTEN →Episode 1: Intergalactic Booty Call
It’s the premiere of the Great Wild Stars Podcast! After a few false starts, an enthusiastic Leopold and less-enthusiastic Caesar reunite to talk over old times and revisit one of their biggest hits. Follow the lads at GreatWildStars.com and Facebook.com/TheGreatWildStars Our cover model is the very intelligent Sarah Wines, photograph by Vincent.
LISTEN →Meet the Hosts
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Caesar
Voted Aggressor Magazine’s “Sexiest Brit of the Century” the multi-platinum selling, Grammy-winning frontman of the Great Wild Stars cut his teeth in the streets of East London and has cut his hair many times since. Since pioneering the “Glunk” Movement, this living icon has refused to be pinned down by any one sound and remains a master of stylistic subterfuge. He has performed the greatest venues in the world, left psychic scars on millions of devotees and “taken a piss” on Hollywood films, television and even on Broadway! Always one to revel in the profane and sacred with equal measure, Caesar has moshed with the Dali Lana, arm-wrestled Angela Lansbury, and continues to confound and astound as one of the last torchbearers for rebellion in rock music today.
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Leopold
Leopold doesn’t like to write about himself in the third person, so he asked me to write (I’m his friend, Gary). And I’m going to write something nice about him – as I understand people will be reading this. Leopold is one of the guys; we used to see him stumble in to the Triangle Club like a little lost puppy; he quickly became one of its big dogs. Leopold is a brilliant musician… he has this parlor trick of playing classical versions of songs that should never be played classically. And of course, he was co-founder of The Great Wild Stars, a band which a lot of people have had to reckon with. I’ve never met his family, but I’m sure his wife and kids are lovely.
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Episodes
Episode 8: Futuristic Washing Machine, Adolescent Rain
Former manager Maura Boning stops by to spend some quality time with Leopold, who remains her biggest fan, and Caesar displays his penchants for anagrams and renaissance drama. No doubt, somewhere, Gustav is filming. Our cover model for this episode is Ginger Lee Belle. Photograph by Jeff Laub
LISTEN →Episode 7: Great Wild XXXMas 2020
It’s Christmas! Leopold is in the spirit, but Ebencaesar Scrooge? Not so much. Can he learn the true meaning of the season through a catalogue of Great Wild holiday hits? Or at least get un-handcuffed from his new “friends”? It would be a Christmas miracle. Also: long-lost guitarist Alexander calls in and makes it a … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 6: Boat to Siam, Night Holds a Candle
Like so many music legends, the Stars have (to say the least) a spotty history with sobriety. In this episode, a discussion of two of their most timeless hits – one a full-tilt rock and roll explosion and one a wistful ballad – leads to a deep dive into their chemical pasts. Also, an old … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 5: Teenage Primate, Monkey Suit #9
It’s Caesar’s birthday! …but personal tragedy has left him in a less-than-festive mood. Instead, the loss of beloved Geraldo takes the lads on a sentimental stroll through subjects simian, including two of their biggest early hits. Too much monkey business? Not a chance.
LISTEN →Episode 4: Civic Doody
With election day looming, the lads face their money troubles, air some conflicting political opinions, and receive some notes from the network. With special guest David Hoffman of Racecar Radio. Subscribe and comment today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps and learn more about the lads at GreatWildStars.com Our cover model for … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 3: Sh*& Mocha, Lovely Nurse
The stroll down memory lane continues with thoughts of Leopold’s gastrointestinal mishaps, Caesar’s poetic visions, and the specter of looming crisis. Plus, two more songs from the archive – an unapologetic rocker and a paean to lost love. Subscribe and comment today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps and learn more about … Continued
LISTEN →Episode 2: Candied Yams, Not Tonight
Caesar and Leopold are in a Mediterranean mood as they reminisce about the origins of two of their most indelible hits: the international electro-dance-rock sensation “Candied Yams” and the classic power ballad “Not Tonight”. Follow the lads at GreatWildStars.com and Facebook.com/TheGreatWildStars Our mysterious cover model prefers to remain anonymous. Photograph by Vincent.
LISTEN →Episode 1: Intergalactic Booty Call
It’s the premiere of the Great Wild Stars Podcast! After a few false starts, an enthusiastic Leopold and less-enthusiastic Caesar reunite to talk over old times and revisit one of their biggest hits. Follow the lads at GreatWildStars.com and Facebook.com/TheGreatWildStars Our cover model is the very intelligent Sarah Wines, photograph by Vincent.
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