Radio Elton John ⦁ REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 16 Dec 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 24 Dec 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock The holiday edition of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting) is a real treat. We feature recently released EP The Gus Dudgeon Sessions 1975-2025 from one of Rocket Records’ earliest signings, Maldwyn Pope, as well as REJ.World veteran Phil “Phlop” Greenfield join George Matlock. We hear how Davey Johnstone arrived with a truck of instruments to record for Mal, how Elton mentored the “16-year-old failure”, and how Phlop fell out with John Reid but still delivered the master tape of Tommy to Eel Pie Island – wrapped in kitchen foil to avoid crude airport x-ray security detectors. Pinner also deliver a double-bill of songs fit for the season! The show is on Platinum from 24 December 2025, and free on Silver from 27 December at 1800 GMT. Merry Christmas!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 10 Nov 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 29 Nov 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock Know your ABCs? Did you know that Elton John worked with two producers with the same name? Steve Brown. We speak to wife Jacky Brown about Steve who cleaned Nigel Olsson's drum kit in his own bedroom and was shown the light by Gus Dudgeon, before he went on to work on landmark tracks like Roy Wood's I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday and produced Wham's Club Tropicana. His first production was the first single from 1980s stars ABC. Steve produced Manic Street Preachers and also worked with Dusty Springfield, whom Elton worshipped in the 1960s, as well as The Cult, Peters & Lee, The Pogues, Alison Moyet, Boomtown Rats, Status Quo, Thin Lizzy, and Sham 69. An amazing journey, thank you Jacky. Extra news: The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary - the rock classic, was recorded at Olympic studios in Barnes, south west London and produced by Steve Brown. Elton also made his demos for Elton John (the black album) at Olympic in 1969.

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 30 Oct 2025  Released: 1 Nov 2025    Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock Full episode 1 November is All Saint's Day. Today Radio Elton John pays tribute to those whom 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 remebered: Dick James and Alan Aldridge.

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 22 Oct 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 25 Oct 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri Full Episode 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 Passarelli. 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 15 Sept 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 27 Sept 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock 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? Our thanks to the boys for including Cheryl Herman's article from our sister website eltonjohn.world in their book. There's also a chance to win the book. Check out the entire episode for Platinum subscribers. We also introduce the Radio Elton John tribute band, Pinner, latest song Elton's Biggest Fan. 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 10 July 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 26 July 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock 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 to us his three favourite Elton songs and tells us about the Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 painting he was commissioned to produce. We also announce a chance to win an enormous signed print of the masterpiece when Radio Elton John hosts a fundraiser to which you are all invited on the 45th annivesary of the 1980 concert in September. Proceeds will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. We also introduce the Radio Elton John tribute band, Pinner, with their latest song called London Calling. Read our preview and view the gallery now: ⁠https://rej.world/rej-world-andre-miripolsky/⁠ 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 25 May 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 31 May 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock 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 Director David Larkham and Alan's photographer/artist son Miles Aldridge. A very special edition available on REJ.World. Read more about this special edition and view the rare art gallery at: ⁠https://eltonjohn.world/captain-fantastic-at-50/⁠   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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 16 April 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 26 April 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri 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, James Mackay, Tom Stanton, Urpu Kallio, Dale DeBakcsy, and Marta Coloma. The Fan Forum also voted out of 10 points for the overall album. Where did it land or is it still spinning in the stratosphere? A live show which spanned the entire Elton John World, with contributions from Australia, Europe, USA and Canada. Available now only on REJ.World 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 21 March 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 29 March 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock 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 new poll on Spotify! Expect a real masterclass with Dale as we join the Elton lab. 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 25 Feb 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 1 March 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock 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 ever before. An old pal of George's expect a lot of unusual stories to emerge in this fun episode! All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 17 Jan 2025  Released to Platinum subscribers: 25 Jan 2025 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri 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 REJ.World. 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!

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 11 Dec 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 28 Dec 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 10 Nov 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 30 Nov 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 14 Oct 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 25 Oct 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 1 Sept 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 28 Sept 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 29 July 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 31 Aug 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 27 June 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 27 July 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 23 May 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 29 June 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 7 May 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 25 May 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World

SHOW NOTES: Recorded: 5 April 2024  Released to Platinum subscribers: 27 April 2024 Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: Hezikor Kadouri We hope you like the trailer. But you are missing out on the full episode of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting). Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are available: or access to the whole catalogue on PLATINUM here Anywhere else? Nope. Only at REJ.World