Those Who Are About To Dive with Dr. Glund

EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to Those Who Are About To Dive: Chronicling Colosseum Track by Bloody Track with Dr. Glund, where Chaz Charles and the good Doctor once again ignore the clock, misplace the agenda, and wander willingly into the long, strange corridors of rock history. If you’re expecting structure, restraint, or anything resembling public radio discipline, you are — once again — in the wrong ocean.This episode opens with Chaz and Dr. Glund catching up on life, podcast feedback, and the ongoing disbelief that Dr. Glund is a real person and not an AI construct. The Joshua Light Show gets a nod, and before long, the duo launches into their signature blend of music nerdery and digression, setting their sights on the fourth track of Colosseum’s debut album, “Debut.” They marvel at the oddity of its placement and length, speculate on the logic behind the running order, and debate whether it was ever intended as a single.THIS EPISODE:Debut — Track 4 from Those Who Are About To Die Salute You (1969)Chaz and the Dr. listen to both the studio and a rare live version, dissecting everything from the modulated effects (is that a Leslie?) to the martial drum patterns and the “Eddie Van Halen of the horn.” The conversation drifts through the musicianship, the live energy, and the quirks of the mix. The pair agree that every track on the album holds its own, but does it ultimately passe the three crucial conversations that comprise the Glundian Tests? Getting through the gauntlet of volumptuary inquiry isn't just “Walking in the Park” after all!The episode then digresses into a tribute to Arlen Roth, “master of the Telecaster,” with anecdotes about Danny Gatton, guitar clinics, and the Hot Licks series. Chaz and Dr. Glund swap stories about guitar heroes, fretboard wear, and the joys of discovering new music as an old phart.Pour something strong.Turn it up.And remember: it’s track by bloody track.Here’s lookin’ at ya, Clay Cole.Let’s have a visky.YOUR PRESCRIPTIONRecommended Indulgences to Satisfy the VoluptuaryAdministered not for correction, but for pleasure.Dosage may be increased at will.Recommended ConditionsBest consumed after dark, preferably when nothing important remains undoneVolume set slightly higher than advisableHeadphones encouraged; lights optionalPairs well with a visky, a water pipe, a comfortable chair, and the firm decision not to check one’s phoneMay be taken alone or in the company of someone who understands when not to speakPrescribed Listening:Arlen RothThe master of the Telecaster and Hot Licks legend.Danny GattonA Telecaster hero, gone too soon.Possible Side Effects:Loss of interest in tidy genre boundariesA sudden urge to defend horn players in unrelated conversationsTemporary belief that track order is a cosmic mystery

EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to Those Who Are About To Dive: Chronicling Colosseum Track by Bloody Track with Dr. Glund, where Chaz Charles and the good Doctor once again ignore the clock, misplace the agenda, and wander willingly into the long, strange corridors of rock history. If you’re expecting structure, restraint, or anything resembling public radio discipline, you are — once again — in the wrong ocean.This episode opens in classic form: a psychedelic light show pulsing behind Dr. Glund’s head, memories firing in all directions, and stories from a time when buying concert tickets meant physically driving into the city and hoping for the best. Cream at the Café A Go Go. Zeppelin opening for Iron Butterfly. Triple bills that would make modern promoters faint. The Joshua Light Show at the Fillmore East, melting faces before anyone knew that was a job description.From there, things drift — productively — into British blues obscurities, record-store decisions based entirely on album covers, and a deep dive into Juicy Lucy, a band remembered fondly in Glund’s household for reasons both musical and… visual. Vertigo Records, management lineages, swampy grooves, steel guitars, and the lost art of discovering music without algorithms all get their due.Eventually — inevitably — the conversation circles back to Colosseum.THIS EPISODE:“Mandarin” — Track 3 from Those Who Are About To Die Salute You (1969)An instrumental statement, and a bold one. Chaz frames “Mandarin” as a bass-forward declaration, an early example of Colosseum planting a flag that says this is about music first. Tony Reeves’ fuzz-drenched bass tone sparks a sprawling discussion about the history — and rarity — of bass solos in rock, leading the guys through Jack Bruce, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, and eventually landing squarely on Cliff Burton and “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth.”For Chaz, “Mandarin” reads as a precursor — risky, abrasive, and ahead of its time.For Dr. Glund, it’s something else entirely.The Glundian tests are applied without mercy. While the musicianship is undeniable and the intent respected, “Mandarin” ultimately fails to expand the mind — at least as it was heard back then. It’s a track that demanded attention the band wasn’t always willing to give, a moment that sent listeners to the kitchen for a beer or outside for a smoke, not out of disrespect, but confusion.And yet — the balls to put it there, third track on a debut album?That earns respect.This episode is part music history, part oral tradition, and part live excavation of how tastes form, harden, soften, and evolve over time. There are no rankings, no cleanup passes, and no apologies — just two aging music freaks following the sound wherever it leads, even when it leads somewhere uncomfortable.Pour something strong.Turn it up.And remember: it’s track by bloody track.Here’s lookin’ at ya, Clay Cole.Let’s have a visky.YOUR PRESCRIPTIONRecommended Indulgences to Satisfy the VoluptuaryAdministered not for correction, but for pleasure.Dosage may be increased at will.Recommended ConditionsBest consumed after dark, preferably when nothing important remains undoneVolume set slightly higher than advisableHeadphones encouraged; lights optionalPairs well with a visky, a comfortable chair, and the firm decision not to check one’s phoneMay be taken alone or in the company of someone who understands when not to speakPrescribed ListeningJuicy LucyBritish blues rock with grease under the fingernails.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juicy_LucyTempest(Jon Hiseman · Mark Clarke)A short-lived but dangerous convergence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_(British_band)Michael Anthony(Van Halen — live bass solo)Cliff Burton(Metallica — “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth”)Possible Side EffectsLoss of interest in tidy genre boundariesA sudden urge to defend bass players in unrelated conversationsTemporary belief that instrumental tracks deserve patience

Welcome back to Those Who Are About To Dive: Chronicling Colosseum, Track by Bloody Track with Dr. Glund, where Chaz Charles and the good Doctor once again fire up the mics, fumble with file links, and let the music take them wherever it damn well pleases. If you’re here for polish and pretense, you’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere around Southampton.This episode opens not with Colosseum, but with a moment of reverence. Before getting to the business at hand, Chaz and Dr. Glund pause to honor the passing of Chris Rea — a guitarist’s guitarist, a slide master, a reluctant pop star, and a deeply soulful player whose music quietly shaped generations. What begins as a tribute quickly becomes a full-on digression: stories of Clapton seeking out Rea’s slide technique, European blues scenes, Albert Hall footage, and the strange fate of artists whose biggest hits never quite reflect who they really are.From there, the conversation eventually — inevitably — finds its way back to Colosseum.This episode’s track:“Plenty Hard Luck” — Track 2 from Those Who Are About To Die Salute You (1969)If “Walking in the Park” was the invitation, “Plenty Hard Luck” is the shove. Chaz and Dr. Glund dig into the track’s ferocity, the horn arrangements that cut instead of decorate, and the sheer physicality of a band operating at full tilt. The Dr. admits to once being suspicious of saxophones in rock music — a youthful blind spot he now happily owns — while he beams through stories of seeing Cream, Hendrix, and the Grateful Dead in basement clubs where Marshall stacks barely fit and ice cream sodas were the house specialty.Along the way, the episode drifts (productively) into record-store lore, liner-note archaeology, British blues lineage, and the lost art of discovering music by feel, curiosity, and blind faith in a cool album cover. The Glundian tests are applied, the verdict is unanimous, and “Plenty Hard Luck” emerges as a track that doesn’t charm — it commits.Pour something strong, cue it up loud, and dive back in. Here’s lookin’ at ya, Klay Kole—let’s have a viskey

Prologue - Oh, The Sun Was In Their Eyes...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.The ShowThose 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:The guitar must rockThe music must expand the mindIt must never—ever—sell outWith 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.