Best Radio Elton John ⦁ REJ.World Podcasts (2025)

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REJ.World | REST IN PEACE 10:25

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1 November is All Saint's Day. Today Radio Elton John pays tribute to those who we can never interview but who contributed so much to Elton John's creativity and success. Many were friends of broadcaster George Matlock. This is a special edition of Saturday Night's Alright (for podcasting). Others added: Dick James and Alan Aldridge.…

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Rock of the Westies at 50 | CALEB QUAYE & KENNY PASSARELLI 11:48

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On 24 October 2025, we marked 50 years since Elton John released another chart topper album, Rock of the Westies. The cover was photpgraphed at Caribou Ranch, Colorado and the album was recorded at that infamous studios too. Radio Elton John celebrates this much-loved album as we catch up with those who were there. Guitarists Caleb Quaye and Kenny …

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REJ.World | ANDREA GRASSO & LUCA PERASI 13:49

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This month our guests are fan-authors Andrea Grasso and Luca Perasi. Fresh from publishing a book Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - The Making of an Epic Album Andrea and Luca tell us about some of their discoveries in the book - but how much will they reveal? There's also a chance to win the book. Check out the entire episode for Platinum subscribers. W…

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What's new at REJ.World? 0:56

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Here are some of the enhancements we have been working on during the summer at Radio Elton John: Simpler login to REJ.world using your Gmail Silver experience remains FREE. So sign up now! Platinum experience is now priced just $1.99 per month. Get full interviews and much more! Eltonjohn.world and Radioeltonjohn.world fight fake news and support a…

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REJ.World | ANDRE MIRIPOLSKY 11:53

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This month our guest is the acclaimed artist Andre Miripolsky. Famed for creating THAT outfit, the piano key costume for Elton at the historic Central Park New York concert in 1980, Andre actually created no less than seven costumes for Elton’s 1980 World Tour. You can see some of them in the gallery on eltonjohn.world and REJ.World Andre confesses…

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Captain Fantastic at 50 | DAVID LARKHAM & MILES ALDRIDGE 4:25

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On 23 May 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin's autobiograhical Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was released in the UK and USA - to become a defining hit album. It was delivered in the most creative album cover to ever grace an Elton John album by Alan Aldridge. We celebrate the half century with a 90-minutes interview with Elton's Art D…

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REJ.World | FAN FORUM 2:26

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Funeral for a Fan? The last minute was the best minute? Those were some of the suggestions of Elton John fans who delivered their verdict on each and every song on Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s new album Who Believes in Angels? Expert fans on the show included Keith Hayward, Neil Barrett, Jim Turano, Linda Dupuis, Peter Thomas, Stephan Heimbecher…

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REJ.World | DALE DEBAKCSY 2:49

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Elton's birthday episode is full of surprises - for the Rocketman and his fans. Dale DeBakcsy plays piano and rips Elton's songs and sheetmusic to shreds on the show! Author of a new book released on 30 March in the UK and USA in May, Elton John - Album By Album, Dale analyses Elton's songwriting. Plus a chance to win the new book! And try out our …

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REJ.World | JOHN JORGENSON 2:43

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He's a multi-instrumentalist who left his mark on Elton John's music in the second half of the 1990s. It is 30 years on 17 March when album Made In England was released and it spawned a successful tour in 1995. Touring Europe in April, John Jorgenson confesses when the pandemic struck, he thought his time was up. But he's in more demand now than ev…

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REJ.World | NEIL SEDAKA 2:32

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Music legend Sedaka was a top-seller in the 1950s and 1960s. After spending 12 years off the charts, Elton John convinced him to sign with Rocket Records and this led to a successful comeback. Now 85 and still going strong, hear Neil's story only on RadioEltonJohn.World. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99…

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REJ.World | RICHIE ZITO 4:55

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A renowned producer and guitarist who worked on Scarface, Richie Zito is famous to Elton fans for appearing on three studio albums and for replacing Davey Johnstone in the band during the 1980 Tour, notably the historic Central Park, New York City gig that drew a then-record 450,000 to the audience. Hear Richie’s amazing story. All Podcasts now ava…

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REJ.World | MARTA COLOMA 7:29

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Tonight one talented Elton fan offers him a lovely bunch of....roses. Half a dozen to be precise. One of them penned by singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke. We are delighted to share A Word In Spanish with the Spanish siren Marta Coloma about her new EP released last month. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world Be sure …

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REJ.World | MARTYN FORD 4:48

1y ago4:48

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An orchestral arranger and conductor who worked on Blue Moves, A Single Man, and Jump Up! as well as the Tommy soundtrack. He had his own orchestra in college which debuted at Royal Albert Hall just months after he graduated. A personal friend of Paul Backmaster we will discover his story from the days of Royal Academy of Music until the present da…

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REJ.World | BILLY TRUDEL 6:46

1y ago6:46

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Billy Trudel was part of the band at some of the most iconic performances Elton gave in the Millennium era. But did you know Billy was in a movie with Robert de Nero, Dustin Hoffman and Kirsten Dunst? Or that Billy Joel is sneaked into the song Radio Nights? Hear the stories you don't hear anywhere else as Billy also gives Elton fans a world premie…

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Who's Next on REJ.World? | Billy Trudel 0:52

1y ago0:52

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Coming to REJ.world on 28 September 2024 All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world

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REJ.World | NEIL BARRETT 5:57

1y ago5:57

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Fellow Elton podcaster Neil Barrett joins us for this fun edition. Did you know that Neil spends up to 60 hours to produce a one-hour podcast episode? He's dedicated and as a speech therapist he offers insights on some of Elton's singing style. Has Elton the diction that singer Matt Munro had? All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and rad…

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Xtra: Saturday Night’s Alright | Discover REJ.World 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

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Changes at Radio Elton John explained. Hot news of a new podcaster joining us. Special deal on subscription at REJ.World All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world

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REJ.World | MURRAY DUDGEON & CHRIS HOOK 5:25

1+ y ago5:25

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In July 2024 we commemorate 22 years since the loss of respected music producer Gus Dudgeon. We celebrate his life and remember a dear friend to all of Elton's fans in this tribute. His brother Murray Dudgeon and Chris Hook who founded the Gus Dudgeon Foundation join the show. Expect an emotional edition. Recorded 27 June 2024. First broadcast 27 J…

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REJ.World | OLYMPIC SESSION 6:04

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Elton's musical direction was decided after a recording at Olympic Studios in London. We speak to Olympic's music historian Roger Miles, Elton fan Paul Lewis and someone who was with Elton for that fateful recording in 1969, Stuart Epps. We also discover what's in store for Olympic in 2024. And yes Peter Thomas makes a cameo appearance. Recorded 23…

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REJ.World | RAY WILLIAMS 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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A Ray of sunshine as we speak to Elton John's first manager about how he paired the Rocketman with Bernie Taupin, how Elton got booed off stage in Paris, what sparked Ray's departure and what became of him thereafter. We also have a little surprise for Ray. New Elton album songs?Recorded 07 May 2024First Broadcast 25 May 2024Hosted by George Matloc…

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REJ.World | PETER THOMAS 4:59

1+ y ago4:59

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Our guest is perhaps the ultimate Elton John fan - at least as a collector. A former BBC engineer, he is an Elton archivist who also manufactures speakers - which were used to play back The Union album to Elton! He has acetates galore, helped track down bonus material for various 50th anniversary Elton album releases, boasts a plethora of Elton mus…

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Caribou at 50 | JOHN CARSELLO 5:07

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Our guest was studio manager of the Caribou Ranch studio in Colorado where Elton recorded several albums including 1974 classic Caribou. John Carsello talks about the making of the album, ahead of the release of an extended vinyl version on UK Record Store Day, 20 April. Find out how Elton was evicted by the Rolling Stones, and how Elton swapped ro…

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REJ.World | TERRY CARTY 5:52

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Our guest is more than a blank filler. He's worked with Elton and also with Bernie Taupin on his first spoken word album, with Plastic Penny, and Hookfoot. He confesses that when he recorded one Hookfoot track – a cover of Rolling Stones’ folk song Gimme Shelter – he missed the first note from Caleb Quaye, and he reveals what Elton was like before …

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REJ.World | CALEB QUAYE 5:52

1+ y ago5:52

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Elton has always surrounded himself with a talented team, and our special guest is someone whom Eric Clapton once described as the best guitarist - ever. Caleb Quaye tells us about how he worked with Elton since the early 1960s and his own numerous achievements. Look out for the Robin Hood singalong! Recorded 05 January 2024. First broadcast 27 Jan…

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REJ.World | BJ COLE 6:16

1+ y ago6:16

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The final episode of Season 2 is a festive treat. A pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole has worked with Davey Johnstone, Kiki Dee, Nigel Olsson's Plastic Penny, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dave Edmunds, Johnny Halliday, Roger Daltry, T Rex, Sting, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Robert Plant, Bjork, David Gilmour, R E M, Liam Gallagher and The Goodies! Plus many more.…

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REJ.World | WAYNE MARTIN 5:25

1+ y ago5:25

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Elton fan Wayne Martin joins from Boston, USA to tell us about his puppet show, Elton costumes and hats, his recollections of working with The Muppet Show creator Jim Henson and how he came to perform his puppet show for The First Lady as well as show Elton his Elton puppet. Find out what happened. This episode includes visuals, so head over to the…

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road at 50 | IAN BECK 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

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We celebrate Elton John’s most successful album, as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road marks 50 years this month. We speak with the artist who brought the album vividly alive with his creative cover for the gatefold, London-based Ian Beck. We learn how the album was influenced by a work for Irish singer-songwriter Jonathan Kelly. Ian also worked on the artw…

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REJ.World | “LEGS” LARRY SMITH 4:03

1+ y ago4:03

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We celebrate International Podcast Day today with a very special and timeless artist. Elton has often broken from convention musically, and never more so than having a tap dancer from the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band on the Honky Chateau album in 1972. “Legs” Larry Smith tells us how he became Elton’s mentor and went on to reassure him on tour. Find out …

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REJ.World | FAN ROUNDTABLE 3:25

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In a first, Radio Elton John hosts a multiple guest debate on the end of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and rediscovers veteran Elton fans. Joining us are: Stephan Heimbecher, founder of Rocket Fan, latterly Hercules Fan Club, Wayne Martin, Elton author Claude Bernardin, Paul Smith, founder of Facebook group Elton John Online. and identical t…

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REJ.World | STUART EPPS 4:03

1+ y ago4:03

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We go Epic, or make that Shweppic, with our latest Shwepisode. Not enough of a hint? This man has worked with a long list of top musical artists in the UK and USA. He’s been a long-time friend of eltonjohn.world too. In our latest Radio Elton John podcast the man nicknamed Schwepps talks about working with Elton as his sound engineer when both of t…

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REJ.World | ADAM CHESTER 4:03

1+ y ago4:03

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The man who plays Elton when he doesn’t is our guest this month. Adam Chester has been Elton’s stand-in for gig rehearsals since 2005 and it all started with a Rock of the Westies album in a record store and with Davey Johnstone humbly remarking the album was “alright”. Adam is a hoot. So join him on the tree branch tonight! Recorded 11 May 2023. F…

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REJ.World | ROMUALD OLLIVIER & OLIVIER ROUBIN 4:09

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Elton John All The Songs was published earlier in April. We catch up with its authors, Rolling Stone journalists Romuald Ollivier and Olivier Roubin in Nantes, France, to tell us how they approached the ambitious task of documenting the story of every Elton John song. To coincide with the book’s launch the authors and publisher Hachette are offerin…

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REJ.World | GARY OSBORNE 5:19

1+ y ago5:19

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As we mark Sir Elton’s 76th birthday today our special guest is lyricist Gary Anthony Osborne, who wrote the words to Blue Eyes, Shine On Through and Little Jeannie. But what word did Elton want cut out from one of Gary’s lyrics? We showcase Gary’s musical story and find out how Elton chose to change his music writing to lead with the music, a 180 …

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REJ.World | PHIL GREENFIELD 6:05

1+ y ago6:05

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Episode aka “The Man who Turned Down Elton John’s Job offer”, tells the story from road manager Phil Greenfield. Phil handled logistics and sounds for Hookfoot, Caleb Quaye’s band which also featured Roger Pope and Ian Duck. Phil has no chip on his shoulder as he tells us how Elton forgave him for snubbing a job and came back for a stint at Elton’s…

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REJ.World | KIKI DEE 6:15

1+ y ago6:15

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One recording artist who has been part of the Elton John story throughout 50 years is Kiki Dee. Elton helped produce her 1973 album Loving & Free, and the duo have recorded chart-topping songs together. Hear Kiki’s story on Radio Elton John. The results of our recent podcast survey will be revealed in our February edition. Recorded 11 January 2023.…

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REJ.World | HAPPY NEW YEAR 2:16

1+ y ago2:16

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George Matlock offers a quick retrospective of 2022 and what’s in store in 2023. Plus we want your votes on which artists Elton should record with next as well as what songs were composed by others but could have been “made” for Elton. Be sure to email us at [email protected] We will tell you the results in the next episode. Recorded and first …

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REJ.World | KENNY PASSARELLI 4:37

1+ y ago4:37

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Dodger Stadium is where Elton John bid farewell to his north American concert audience for the last time a week ago. It is also where landmark twin concerts were staged in the summer of 1975 and rock immortality was born. On stage with him was a guitarist who insisted he would only do it if Elton personally phoned him. Elton did just that. And the …

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REJ.World | DAVID SCOTT CRAWFORD 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

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We first met our guest a few months after eltonjohnworld launched in 2002, at the official opening of the Gus Dudgeon Foundation. Twenty years on, we introduce you to an Elton fan and singer-songwriter whose work has been arranged or mixed by Elton luminaries such as Paul Buckmaster and David Hentschel. Meet David Scott Crawford whose brand new alb…

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REJ.World | CHARLIE MORGAN 4:51

1+ y ago4:51

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Elton John drummer Charlie Morgan opens the Radio Elton series Saturday Night's Alright for podcasting. Charlie discusses his illustrious drum kit, home life as well as his latest recording projects, working with an Elton John tribute act and battling Covid-19. Charlie also reveals that he will be back in the UK in October with the Woman To Woman g…

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WHO'S NEXT on REJ.World? 0:42

1+ y ago0:42

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Here's a snippet of what to expect on May 25. Saturday Night's Alright (for Podcasting) is released every last Saturday of the month, at 18:00 hours London time. Check it out on the eltonjohn.world launchpad! Catch-up with all Radio Elton John episodes from the eltonjohn.world launchpad online!

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WHO'S NEXT on REJ.World? 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

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Here's a snippet of what to expect on March 30. Saturday Night's Alright (for Podcasting) is released every last Saturday of the month, at 18:00 hours London time. Check it out on the eltonjohn.world launchpad! Catch-up with all Radio Elton John episodes from the eltonjohn.world launchpad online!

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Elton Blog Digest 11 March 2024 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it first! Thank you, it means a lot!…

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Elton Blog Digest 19 Feb 2024 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Read by Charles Watt. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it first! Thank you, it means a lot!…

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Elton Blog Digest 12 Feb 2024 1:08

2y ago1:08

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from Luxembourg on 12 Feb 2024. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it fir…

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Elton Blog Digest 05 Feb 2024 1:09

2y ago1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 05 Feb 2024. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it first! …

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Elton Blog Digest 22 Jan 2024 1:08

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from Luxembourg on 22 January 2024. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it…

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Elton Blog Digest 15 Jan 2024 1:10

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 15 January 2024. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it fir…

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Elton Blog Digest 08 Jan 2024 1:09

2y ago1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 18 January 2024. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it fir…

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Elton Blog Digest 18 Dec 2023 1:09

2y ago1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 18 December 2023. Read by George Matlock. Next bulletin 8 January 2024. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new e…

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Elton Blog Digest 11 Dec 2023 1:09

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First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. First bulletin airs from Luxembourg on 11 December 2023. Read by George Matlock. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is a…