{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"50 WTF?!","title":"Fave bands at 50","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2894,"description":"In this episode, Karl and Laurence reunite at the Walrus pub for a deep dive into their lifelong love affair with music - from their earliest influences to how they're discovering new sounds in their 50s.\nHow our older siblings shaped their musical DNA (hint: one went full goth overnight)The Manchester bands that became instant common ground when they first metTheir journey through the indie-dance crossover era of the early 90sUnforgettable gig experiences that still give them goosebumpsHilarious disaster stories involving abandoned friends and onstage meltdownsA particularly emotional moment involving Fleetwood Mac's \"Landslide\"Laurence's failed attempt at stardomCreative ways they're staying connected to new music as they get olderWhy cassette mixtapes still hold a special place in their heartsWhether you're reminiscing about your own gig-going glory days or curious about the evolution of music formats from vinyl to streaming, this e captures the magic of what live music and great bands can mean across the decades.\nWe hope you enjoy it. \nWe'd love to know your favourite bands and gigs. Let us know in the comments.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9kThhBiay8rQSJu70oH4dfa16xEiKAwwHJktYK5cz5w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYzY4/OGFiNTIxMjg0Yjgy/NzhhYjY0MDQ0MDBh/ZjRkNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}