Magic Rabbits

About Magic Rabbits

Musicians and mates Tim Riley and Damian Scott delve deep into their musical pockets to re-record one of their old songs. Along the way, they explore the outermost edges of the music business (that never was) - chewing the fat, churning up memories, and revisiting the artists and moments that influenced them. Each episode finishes in a complete, freshly minted version of one of their songs.

Publisher

Tim Riley and Damian Scott

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2026

Latest episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Magnificent

   Strap on your scuba tank and mask and plumb the murky depthsof music-biz banter once again with Tim and Damian. This time, the lads explore their musical differences and approaches to production and arrangement. And there are certainly some dangerous undercurrents to negotiate along the way. But as always, your two hosts get on swimmingly. In the end. The end being a glorious recording of Tim’s song ‘Magnificent’. Dive into another unmissable episode of MAGIC RABBITS.

2. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Better Day

   Dance into the fire of Bondian badinage with Tim and Damian, and their almost-expired licences to thrill. Journey deep into their volcano fortress recording studio as they bring you their ‘007 theme song that never was’ and discuss the best (and worst) soundtracks from everyone’s favourite spy movie franchise. It’s the usual chat and choons you’ve grown to love. And literally nobody does it better.

3. 

   5 Jun 2026

   Before You Fell

   Foxtrot across the shiny, sprung dancefloor of music biz chat with your hosts Tim Riley and Damian Scott as they explore the world of pub gigs, Bond themes, tribute acts and other assorted nonsense. All capped off with their delightful new (8 years in the making) co-written song 'Before You Fell'. Yes, it's another ballroom blitz episode of MAGIC RABBITS.

4. 

   29 May 2026

   Watercolours

   Tiptoe daintily through the tulips of lyricism with Tim and Damian in an unusually wordy podcast episode. Explore with them the joys of metaphor, simile, assonance, alliteration, prosody and dog walks. Discover their favourite song lyrics with another brief encounter with Tim’s old mate Art Garfunkel. All culminating in the spectral, jazz-infused brushstrokes of ‘Watercolours’,their latest re-recorded song from their old Templemen band days. It’s a belter.

5. 

   22 May 2026

   The Things We Said In Bed

   Abseil down the vertiginous sheer face of rock (and pop) with Tim and Damian in another adventure-filled episode of the podcast you never knew you needed. This time, join the lads as they recall the (Edinburgh) Fringe benefits of being in the world’s most underrated and undiscovered brilliant band. All descending rapidly toward a pristine reworking of Tim’s least favourite (and Damian’s most favourite) song: ‘The Things We Said In Bed’. Frankly, it’s all a bit ropey.

6. 

   15 May 2026

   Peter and Jane

   Hold hands once again with Tim and Damian as they skip merrilythrough the swaying, golden fields of musical nonsense. Marvel at the lush, verdant gorgeousness of this week’s song, ‘Peter and Jane’. And hear the lads expound on the joys and merits of artistic collaboration, living in the Lake District, and Disney musicals. It’s another forty-odd minutes of audio pleasure. With a specific emphasis on the ‘odd’. LYRICS: Peter and Jane Music: Damian Scott Words: Tim Riley The daring deeds of a daring man Can’t impress you in the way I can The meek and mildness of human kindness Can get to you You Peter and Jane watch movies Shouldn’t we do that Peter and Jane go walking Wouldn’t that be good And when they’re stuck for words They gaze into each other’s eyes And when they’re stuck for words They gaze Lucky for me you especially Like to hear my voice constantly How long will it take For this ice to break Through Peter and Jane watch movies Shouldn’t we do that Peter and Jane go walking Wouldn’t that be good And when they’re stuck for words They gaze into each other’s eyes And when they’re stuck for words They gaze Now and again you seem to be A completely different person to me It’s so confusing I keep losing touch With you Peter and Jane watch movies Shouldn’t we do that Peter and Jane go walking Wouldn’t that be good And when they’re stuck for words They gaze into each other’s eyes And when they’re stuck for words They gaze

7. 

   8 May 2026

   Tea and Biscuits

   Time again to clamber aboard the soul-fired train of musical memories with your drivers Tim and Damian. This week, the mates present ‘Tea and Biscuits’, a song that draws upon the stop-frame joys of Trumptonshire and tabloids. Along the scenic route, they’ll discuss life, first jobs, and Tim’s close and lasting relationship with Billy Bragg (almost). It’s another unmissable ride – and you’ll get there in 45 minutes (or if you can’t then you can claim a ticket refund via a cunningly complex online process). LYRICS: Tea and Biscuits words and music by Damian Scott Tea and biscuits as you curse into your cup Beer and grumbling as you swear your time is up Words of wisdom as you put the world to rights The morning paper to see who won the fight Ten o’clock and never late You’re waiting for the early morning break And the papers will tell you what’s going on in the world Tea and biscuits as you toast the bride [Papers, read all about it in the papers] A royal wedding for the folks inside Tea and biscuits as the hooter blows [Papers, read all about it in the papers] Pull up your trousers and wipe your nose The Sun or Mirror left by the toilet seat Smiling Sam is there to make your day complete A perfect figure and a page of misspelt words She’s sitting pretty in her sealskin and her furs Ten o’clock and never late You’re waiting for the early morning break And the papers will tell you what’s going on in the world Tea and biscuits as you toast the bride [Papers, read all about it in the papers] A royal wedding for the folks inside Tea and biscuits as the hooter blows [Papers, read all about it in the papers] Pull up your trousers and wipe your nose Like or lump it as you contemplate your shares It’s cake or crumpet for the chaps that work upstairs Ten o’clock and never late You’re waiting for the early morning break And the papers will tell you what’s going on in the world Tea and biscuits as you toast the bride [Papers, read all about it in the papers] A royal wedding for the folks inside Tea and biscuits as the hooter blows [Papers, read all about it in the papers] Pull up your trousers and wipe your nose

8. 

   1 May 2026

   Morningside Road

   It’s time once again to rope up to Tim and Damian as they traverse the rocky (‘n’ rolly) wastelands of bandmatery. This week, our musical explorers discuss banishment from a famed pub…van breakdowns… a lovely and much-missed fella called Martin Ruby…inspirational management…getting kitted out at Afflecks Palace…dodgy ‘Suede’ bootleg cassettes… and a recording studio called Frog. And, as if that weren’t enough (and it probably isn't), the show culminates in a newly recorded version of an old ‘Boat Thief’ live set classic, Tim’s marvellous paean to Edinburgh: ‘Morningside Road’. Och, the new! 🎧 BOAT THIEF (https://open.spotify.com/album/2uJ7GzCR3ULSlUfOrmj7p3?si=jg8KeszmSYqycVmxs4ApqQ&nd=1&dlsi=466df1fc865a45ba) LYRICS: Morningside Road words and music by Tim Riley Well, I wrap my coat around me And I wish that you were here So I can take your hand in the Canny Man’s And make things disappear Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road So I nudge the sleeping city As I’m walking through her streets And I kick my toes at the falling snow As it settles around my feet Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road Well, I’ve always seen this place as my second home And the city is my friend when I’m all alone So I’m counting every hour Til I’m with her once again Til I again embrace that wondrous place That mistress to so many, many men Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road Come with me and share my load I’m gonna walk with you down Morningside Road

9. 

   24 Apr 2026

   A Thousand Miles Away

   Join Tim and Damian on another scamper through the deep, dank forest of bandmate nostalgia. This time, the nearly-men of pop bang on about the weight of mandolins, the value of using antique audio equipment, first-person versus third-person song perspectives, brushes with bigwig A&R men…and background sheep noises. All topped off with a rousing little rendition of Tim’s “A Thousand Miles Away” (with tasty real drums!). Join them and together, hack through the music-biz wonder-growth. LYRICS A Thousand Miles Away words and music by Tim Riley She’s away from here Even when she’s right here And her vacant stare Means she’s never quite there She’s a thousand miles away She’s a thousand miles away With her head in the clouds She skips around the town And no one knows the sanctuary she’s found She’s a thousand miles away She’s a thousand miles away She’s away from here Even when she’s right here And no one knows the sanctuary she’s found She’s a thousand miles away She’s a thousand miles away

10. 

    17 Apr 2026

    Can't See For Looking

    Tim and Damian once again amble along the windswept promenade of music-biz memories, deliberating on childhood tribalism, cultural appropriation, difficult time signatures, recording studio nerves… and Jamaican beer. All culminating beautifully in a wistful re-recording of Tim’s ‘Can’t SeeFor Looking’. Grab a jacket, turn up the collar and join them for the b-side stroll. References: Peter Gabriel https://open.spotify.com/track/6vZZtivPrtpggT5SSXsYTy (https://open.spotify.com/track/6vZZtivPrtpggT5SSXsYTy) https://open.spotify.com/album/5mHESsxnNuS9E6s6769eWu (https://open.spotify.com/album/5mHESsxnNuS9E6s6769eWu) Aztec Camera https://open.spotify.com/album/1VduWll7rkJvGmwe5gYu72 (https://open.spotify.com/album/1VduWll7rkJvGmwe5gYu72) The Style Council https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3eGSA4P5vw&list=RDT3eGSA4P5vw&start_radio=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3eGSA4P5vw&list=RDT3eGSA4P5vw&start_radio=1) Sly & Robbie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVIsTZPp0iM&list=RDVVIsTZPp0iM&start_radio=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVIsTZPp0iM&list=RDVVIsTZPp0iM&start_radio=1) Stephen Duffy - The Lilac Time https://open.spotify.com/album/5SgauH4yHE5d2s7cBZRHKK (https://open.spotify.com/album/5SgauH4yHE5d2s7cBZRHKK) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0Ew8gg (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0Ew8gg) David Sylvian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEArdmll_9w&list=PLI6kLIhBBwmRkH-vUXwHhDFkortLSwLsi&index=4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEArdmll_9w&list=PLI6kLIhBBwmRkH-vUXwHhDFkortLSwLsi&index=4) Linden Studios Cumbria - Guy Forrester http://lindenstudio.co.uk/ (http://lindenstudio.co.uk/) LYRICS Can’t See For Looking words and music by Tim Riley I can’t see for looking, see the wood for the trees Though I’ve looked high and low on my hands and my knees And I wish that you’d tell me what it is that I’ve lost Cos I can’t see for looking Our union is ending, and it cuts me in two To see you turn away when I look at you And you decline my invitation to give it one chance Our union is ending I’m practising perfection, my motive unclear It’ll soften your defences, I’m certain, my dear And if that were to happen, I’m sure you’d agree Oh, what am I saying? As a desperate attempt, I have pleaded with you To consider it further and start anew But my rivers of persuasion are fast running dry These rivers of persuasion Please forgive me Please forgive me Please forgive me Please forgive me I can’t see for looking, see the wood for the trees Though I’ve looked high and low on my hands and my knees And I wish that you’d tell me what it is that I’ve lost Cos I can’t see for looking Our union is ending, and it cuts me in two To see you turn away when I look at you And you decline my invitation to give it one chance Our union is ending

11. 

    10 Apr 2026

    The Newlyweds

    To kick off with, Tim and Damian natter about their musical journey, using one of their old songs as a springboard for the chat. This week it's 'The Newlyweds', which they've re-recorded specially for this show. Stephen Duffy (The Lilac Time) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/5SgauH4yHE5d2s7cBZRHKK⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/album/5SgauH4yHE5d2s7cBZRHKK) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0Ew8gg⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0Ew8gg) Led Zeppelin ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/0GqpoHJREPp0iuXK3HzrHk⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/album/0GqpoHJREPp0iuXK3HzrHk) Marc Bolan ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/4JzqDlNhjxxZ3oQcfXhS6q⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/4JzqDlNhjxxZ3oQcfXhS6q) Mike Oldfield ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/0a3YQpBnRzJzNktOjb6Dum⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/album/0a3YQpBnRzJzNktOjb6Dum) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/200p7O3raeXT2jNhmzK4TE⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/album/200p7O3raeXT2jNhmzK4TE) Yanks Records ⁠https://medium.com/@alangregson/vinyl-hunting-in-mid-to-late-1980s-manchester-bd564c213258⁠ (https://medium.com/@alangregson/vinyl-hunting-in-mid-to-late-1980s-manchester-bd564c213258) The Jam ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3M8X_FV-8&list=RD1e3M8X_FV-8&start_radio=1⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3M8X_FV-8&list=RD1e3M8X_FV-8&start_radio=1) Aztec Camera ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/1VduWll7rkJvGmwe5gYu72⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/album/1VduWll7rkJvGmwe5gYu72) XTC ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qT62DYO8Ajb276vUJmvhz⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qT62DYO8Ajb276vUJmvhz) ELO ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jefIIksOi1EazgRTfW2Pk⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jefIIksOi1EazgRTfW2Pk) Steely Dan ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6P7H3ai06vU1sGvdpBwDmE⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6P7H3ai06vU1sGvdpBwDmE) Little Feat ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZIwOAzDuGPspzK7yiTc4S⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZIwOAzDuGPspzK7yiTc4S) Bob Dylan ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/74ASZWbe4lXaubB36ztrGX⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/74ASZWbe4lXaubB36ztrGX) Side FX ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SideFX-x9g/videos⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@SideFX-x9g/videos) Biscuit Barrel ⁠https://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/products/blue-hen-biscuit-barrel?variant=56315146011011⁠ (https://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/products/blue-hen-biscuit-barrel?variant=56315146011011) The Clash ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RGLhK1IP9jnYFH4BRFJBS⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RGLhK1IP9jnYFH4BRFJBS) Prefab Sprout ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w3QqrcmBv8dasemwBXmxf⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w3QqrcmBv8dasemwBXmxf) Tears for Fears ⁠https://open.spotify.com/search/Tears%20for%20fears⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/search/Tears%20for%20fears) Elvis Costello ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BGRfQgtzikz1pzAD0kaEn⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BGRfQgtzikz1pzAD0kaEn) LYRICS: The Newlyweds words and music by Damian Scott The bridal suite wasn’t quite what you expected And the view out of the lake was not that at all And the thirty-year-old outlook from a sixteen-year-old mind Will never help you when she’s crawling up the wall Wishing you were not the newlyweds Wishing you were not the newlyweds Wishing you were not the newlyweds Start from the start and wake up one day ten years later The honeymoon, it came and went in silence As you packed away your memories in that case The pressure cooker romance started leaking steam, quiteslowly first But blew its top much later in your face The photographs were dull and uninspiring A perpetual reminder of the grief A Kodachrome rendition of a black and white state of mind That took away your future like a thief Wake up, wake up, wake up! (Won’t you) wake up, wake up!

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