{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678bbfca5c9549fc008433b8/698a28fbf6349d3c6e2a1df5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andy Oppenheimer does things that go Bang!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678bbfca5c9549fc008433b8/1770661977607-193a77d2-54e3-4d8d-b9ef-81090d49752b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It’s Episode 3 of Season 2 and our absolute pleasure to welcome Andy Oppenheimer as our special guest.&nbsp;Together with his late, great friend and colleague Martin Lloyd, the synth-wave duo Oppenheimer Analysis released the wonderful album “New Mexico” in 1982 which includes the songs “Cold War”, “The Devil’s Dancers” and the title track. &nbsp;That’s only a part of the story, though, as he then embarked on a hugely successful career as a consultant and writer on all things explosive.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is our ideal guest.&nbsp;And the music carries on.&nbsp;Andy talks to us about all aspects of his career, songwriting, live performances and his latest album.</p><p><br></p><p>The minimal synth-wave theme continues as we discuss 6 more tracks.&nbsp;If you didn’t know them before, then explore our playlists.&nbsp;They are great tunes.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out “Fireside Favourite” by Fad Gadget – Frank Tovey was a remarkable performer.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Protect and Survive” by German outfit Final Program; “Dancing on the Berlin Wall” by Rational Youth; “Atomic War” by New Scientists;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Nagasaki’s Children” by They Must Be Russians and “Power Plant” by Art Fact.</p><p><br></p><p>Keep an eye on our playlists – they are regularly updated to accompany our episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aHCNYfoQ2gtko5z6pwS9O?si=81bce0c59ff2470d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aHCNYfoQ2gtko5z6pwS9O?si=81bce0c59ff2470d</a></p><p><a href=\"https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bang-101-more-songs-about-nuclear-war-from-the-1980s/pl.u-vxy6L76uzVzd8Zl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bang-101-more-songs-about-nuclear-war-from-the-1980s/pl.u-vxy6L76uzVzd8Zl</a></p><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch – and let us know of even more 80s Cold War tunes, contact us via:</p><p><br></p><p>Blue Sky:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;@bangpodcast.bsky.social</p><p>Facebook:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Bang Nuclear Podcast</p><p>Reddit:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; r/bangnuclearpodcast</p><p>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bangnuclearpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bangnuclearpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>Opening and closing music:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Waiting for the) Heatwave – Fay Ray, appears courtesy of Fay Ray.&nbsp;Written by John Lovering</p><p>Artwork:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachel Malbon</p><p>Assistant Producer:&nbsp;&nbsp;      Shivam Pathak</p><p>Opening words:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;    Richie Wheeler</p><p><br></p><p>“Cold War”, “The Devil’s Dancers” and “New Mexico” appear with the kind permission of Andy Oppenheimer.</p>","author_name":"Dave Malbon and Pank Pathak"}