Before the first album.
Before the first track.
Before the first judgment.
Prologue — is the ceremonial opening of Those Who Are About To Dive—a short, intentional prologue that sets the tone, the rules, and the philosophy of the series to come.
Hosted by Chaz Charles, and guided by the watchful ear of Dr. Glund, the original pROCKtologist, this episode explains why Colosseum matters, how this show will approach their music, and what every track will be measured against.
No rankings.
No greatest hits.
No shortcuts.
Just the canon—examined track by bloody track—through the lenses of musicianship, intent, and underground truth.
If you’re here for a casual listen, this may not be your show.
If you’re here to understand the music—welcome.
Those Who Are About To Dive is a narrative, track-by-track exploration of Colosseum—the pioneering British jazz-rock band that fused blues, brass, virtuosity, and fire long before genres learned how to name it.
Hosted by Chaz Charles, the series journeys through every studio album by Colosseum, Colosseum II, and the band’s reunion era—in strict chronological order. No compilations. Some of the important live albums. The recorded canon, examined with care, context, and conviction.
Each episode treats a song not as background music, but as a case study—its creation, its players, its sound, and its place in history—guided by the show’s resident oracle, Dr. Glund, the original pROCKtologist. Every track faces a simple but ruthless standard:
With deep research, cultural context, and a storyteller’s voice, Those Who Are About To Dive is part music history, part ritual, and part judgment—built for serious listeners, musicians, and anyone who believes great records deserve more than a casual spin.
This is not a hits podcast.
It’s a deep dive into musicianship, intent, and legacy.
Where tracks become trials.
Where legends face inspection.
And no song escapes…
The Examination.
The dive begins. Now coming to The Boneless Podcasting Network.
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