Full length introductory episode to welcome you to the box set. Marc and Rob set out their stall discussing the main themes and players &amp; their flexible approach to the alphabet!

Welcome to the A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music

Ambrose Slade

Did you know the Rolling Stones took a witch on tour with them? How drugs affected the 13th Floor Elevators' Roky Erickson and the treatment he had to endure? It's all in here.

A is for Acid, Animals and Ambrose Slade

When Syd met Gilmore, what is the definition of psycedelia, the truth about the Byrds song Eight Miles High and how a gift of a banjo aged 13, influenced the young Tim Buckley.

B is for Barrett, Buckley and Byrds

The Chocolate Watchband support Frank Zappa but don't support The Grateful Dead or Jefferson Airplane - disaster. The Creation play an electric guitar with a violin bow - unique.

C is for Cream, Crazy World and Chocolate Watchband

Was Jim Morrison's dad responsible for the escalation of the Vietnam War? Was there tension between Donovan and Bob Dylan? - see Donovan's song Hey Mr Tangerine Eyes.

D is for Doors, Donovan and Dantalian's Chariot

Which band were given their first break by an estate agent and played the definitive Psych song? Eddie Kramer helps the beatles and the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix - legend.

E is for Easy Riders, Experiments and Electric Prunes

Non violent demonstrations and the flower power symbol linked to HG Well's Time Machine - wow. There's an in-depth look at The Fool a Dutch Design company working for The Beatles.

F is for Funkadelic, Fairport and Flowers

Grace Slick

Advice for Jerry Garcia's parents, while a middle finger goes missing. Bill Graham is discussed, the greatest rock promoter ever. Plus Grace Slick's lift off moment - pun intended

G is for Groundhogs, Garcia and Grace Slick

A plot-less film called Head as the Monkees go slapstick, Beatniks are explained, discussed and dissected and band posters come into their own under Hapshash and the Coloured Coat

H is for Hendrix, Head and Hapshash

In The Park becomes a tribute to Brian Jones and why were Marc's wife's grandparents there. Jeff Lynn and Roy Wood a match made in heaven and Marianne Faithfull's botty on show?

I is for International Times, Iron Butterfly and Incredible String Band

Taking listeners on a trip through the golden age of psychedelia from the mid-sixties to Altamont. Researched &amp; presented by 6 Music’s Marc Riley and music journalist Rob Hughes.

Phenomenal! If you want the ultimate inside baseball about punk and psych, this is it. Absolutely stellar for amateurs and experts alike - I can comment from both perspectives:

I was out of my depth with psych and found it a little hard to follow sometimes, but stayed on for the tremendous stories (they get better as the episodes go on!) Discovered countless, terrific new psych bands on the way.

I was not out of my depth on punk. Marc and Rob are a bit weak on the Americans (especially American Hard Core - Bad Brains aren&#39;t underrated over here, mate!) but they give the clearest sense of the English scene as to be found anywhere. Absolutely stellar.

Highly, highly recommend. Already planning to listen to the whole thing again!

Great

I loved these on Marc’s regular show, so I’m really glad the BBC made them available as a podcast. Do yourself a favor and listen—you’ll learn a lot, and I promise you’ll never be bored!

Fast-paced and jammed with information

A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music

Where did Syd Barrett get the name Pink Floyd from? Which Procol Harum track sold over 10 Million copies? And Linda Perhacs releases Parallelograms.

P is for Prankster, Procol Harum and Pink Floyd. Part 1

Todmorden is revealed as the rock capitol of the north, The Nice recruit Lemmy as a roadie and Floyd's Nick Mason owns a helicopter and completes the Le Mans classic car race.

N is for Nirvana, Nice and Nuggets

The story of Buzzcocks including the seminal ‘Spiral Scratch’, ‘hardcore’ punk band from Washington Bad Brains, who famously hated the association with hardcore and the band Blondie, not just the lead singer.

A to Z of Punk: B is for Boredom, Brains and Blondie

The Clash sign to CBS, New York's CBGB venue becomes the home of punk and New Wave and the bard of Salford himself Dr John Cooper Clarke makes an appearance.

A to Z of Punk: C is for Complete Control and The Clash

Some great names in this Acid Rock episode - Mars Bonfire, Goldy McJohn, Hoyt Axton and Rushton Moreve download to check for other humdingers. Spirit play with Led Zeppelin - wow.

S is for Steppenwolf, Spirit and Sly Stone. Part 6

Find out how Chrissie Hynde was very nearly in The Damned and what Dave Vanian did before he became lead singer of the band.

A to Z of Punk: D is for Damned Damned Damned

The only band to play at Woodstock, Monterey and Altamont - Jefferson Airplane. Marc Bolan leaves John's Children after 4 months to join Tyrannosaurus Rex &amp; Kevin Ayres in Malaya

J & K are for Jefferson Airplane, John's Children and Kevin Ayers

Tales of The Fall with its 66 members, the phenomenon of fanzines including the bible of the punk movement, ‘Sniffing Glue’ fanzine plus the ubiquitous record label Factory Records, set up in 1978 by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus.

A to Z of Punk: F is for Falling Out, Fire Engines and Factory

Ever wondered who Eddie was in Eddie and the Hot Rods? Wonder no more. Plus learn all about Erics, Liverpool's Punk rock answer to the Cavern.

A to Z of Punk: E is for EMI, Eater and the Electric Chairs

Moby Grape launches first album at The Avalon Ballroom - they had their own wine made - but nobody brought a corkscrew - oops and somebody skips recordings by The Move - naughty.

M is for Move, Monterey and Moby Grape. Part 1

P can only be for Punk and its close relative Post Punk. It's also for Pere Ubu, Public Image and the Prefects. Plus we discover just who invented the Pogo and why.

A to Z of Punk: P is for Punk and Post Punk (obviously)

Discover the secret history of the brothers Ramone before they actually became brothers and learn just how John Lydon turned into Johnny Rotten. Plus Rough Trade Records and Rock Against Racism feature.

A to Z of Punk: R is for Ramones, Raincoats and Rough Trade

Marc proposes that 1930's band leader Louis Jordan is the godfather of Punk Rock and in some shocking news, reveals Sid Vicious was named after a hamster - true fact.

A to Z of Punk: I is for Idol, Iggy and Influences

Politics feature highly in The United States of America band, courtesy of singer Joseph Byrd and singer Dorothy Moskowitz. Plus The UFO club was a victim of it's own success.

U & V are for UFO, Vanilla Fudge and United States of America

Marc and Rob bring you tales of The Ruts singer Malcolm Owen and music promoter and manager, amongst many things Malcolm McLaren. Also, Marquee Moon, a contender for the best debut album by Television.

A to Z of Punk: M is for two Malcolms and a Marquee

Marc and Rob take a look at the introduction of Heroin into the Punk scene. H is also a tribute to Buzzcocks frontman Howard Devoto, the influence of the 100 Club, plus Marc reads some special memories from Vic Godard of Subway Sect.

A to Z of Punk: H is for Heroin, Heartbreakers and Hynde

The second instalment of the letter S, with stories featuring Siouxsie and the Banshees, Patti Smith and the Skids. Learn how Woody Mellor became Joe Strummer and the story of Stiff, "the World's Most Flexible Record Label"

A to Z of Punk: S is for Siouxsie, Strummer and Stiff. Part 2.

The best episodes for anyone looking to learn more about topics such as happiness, fulfillment, depression and psychology/mental health in general. With interviews with industry experts, personal stories of individuals, this topic has lessons applicable to everyone. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Mental Health, Emotions & Thoughts

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!