Physical impossibilities, inexplicable bagpipes and Jim Steinman trying to be sexy? Sorry. Two out of three ain't bad.

But we're not here for that! We're here for the big questions like:

Can we have some free A1 Sauce?

What's the plot of the Adam Sandler Film That's My Boy?

Seriously, can we have some free A1 Sauce?

The answers to some, all or none of those are contained within, teeing us up very nicely to go listen to Rock & Roll Mercenaries and Heaven Can Wait next time. Ooof. That's going to be a climb.

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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
Everything Louder than Everything Else by Meat Loaf from the album Bat out of Hell 2: Back into Hell (1993)
Dance in My Pants by Jim Steinman from the album Bad for Good (1981)

A seven-minute catcall, a theme tune dashed off for an ungrateful wrestler and a horny Welsh lady making it her own! What's not to like? This episode we delve into the big questions, like:

What was Jim Steinman's refridgerator-bed really like?

How gross is that ancient hallway?

Why is Hulk Hogan such an awful man?

Once you've chewed those over we'll see you on Monday September 9th to talk about Everything Louder than Everything Else and Dance in my Pants.


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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
Out of the Frying Pan (And into the Fire) by Meat Loaf from the album Bat out of Hell 2: Back into Hell (1993)
Out of the Frying Pan (And into the Fire) by Jim Steinman from the album Bad for Good (1981)
Hulk Hogan's Theme by the WWF All Stars from the album The Wrestling Album (1984)
Real American by Rick Derringer from the album The Wrestling Album (1984)
Ravishing by Bonnie Tyler from the album Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire (1985)

Chat out of Hell 2: Chat into Hell kicks off here.

We finally learn who won the cheeky bat mascot contest, Sam gets too involved in learning about A1 Sauce's "Sing For Your Beef" and we do get around to answering a few questions about I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That). Questions like:

Why does nobody know what "that" is when it's explained in the song?

Who directed this ridiculous music video?

Which famous retired Special Forces soldier cites this song as his inspiration for signing up?

CooH is back on its fortnightly release schedule so we'll see you on Monday 26th August to talk about Hulk Hogan's Theme and Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire.

The Meat Loaf ads discussed on this episode are:

Frankie and Benny's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxS0kXUPLDI
A1 Sauce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSAa9FgTBSg
AT&T GoPhone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCk4mWtqCs

We also discussed his ad for ST1 Petrol Stations but had to cut it for time. It's an incredible visual feast though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbFS5mYnEw


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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meat Loaf from the album Bat out of Hell 2: Back into Hell (1993)
Rapping for my Beef by Big White Seth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBvK26ogkwI)

Chat out of Hell cruises to the end of its summer break with a special FILM CLUB edition.

Emma has been dying to watch the Steinman-soundtracked 80s teen action flick Streets of Fire for months now. And Sam has never seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

But will at least one of them regret wasting two hours on this? Almost certainly.

Chat out of Hell returns for series 2 on Monday 12th August - see you there, Loafers!

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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
Nowhere Fast by Fire Inc from the album Streets of Fire Sountrack (1984)
Hot Patootie (Bless my Soul) by Meat Loaf from the album Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack (1977)

The Train of Love chugs us along to the end of the line. By which we mean, series one of Chat out of Hell. But there's a few more questions to answer first. Questions like:

Who knew Meat Loaf was so big into Indiana Jones fan fiction?

What do Meat Loaf and Johnny Cash not have in common?

Which major stage show based on music by Jim Steinman is touring the UK in 2025, and how excited does this make Emma?

CooH is taking a short break after this ep but will be back on the 12th August, giving a whole episode to I'd Do Anything For Love. Perhaps we'll do a little cheeky bonus something in the meantime. While you're waiting, why not tell a friend about us?

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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
I'd Lie For You (And That's the Truth) by Meat Loaf from the album Welcome to the Neighbourhood (1995)
Train of Love by Meat Loaf from the album Braver than We Are (2016)
Hurt by Johnny Cash from the album American IV: The Man Comes Around (2003)
Big Iron by Johnny Cash from the album American IV: The Man Comes Around (2003)
Train of Love by Jim Steinman from a demo tape labelled "The Dream Engine 1972"

Meat Loaf's sexiest song makes it to the table. Join Sam and Emma as they delive into Paradise by the Dashboard Light then Nowhere Fast, and have a stab at the real questions in life :

Which is sexier, a woman on a motorbike or a girl band?

What's the best lascivious sound you can make?

What IS a huckleberry?

Next time: We'll wind up series on in style with Loaf/Steinman's last song Train of Love and watch the dumbest music video Meat Loaf has ever made, with I'd Lie For You (And That's The Truth)

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Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
Paradise by the Dashboard Light by Meat Loaf from the album Bat Out of Hell (1977)
Nowhere Fast by Meat Loaf from the album Bat Attitude (1984)
Nowhere Fast by Fire Inc from the album Streets of Fire Sountrack (1984)

In the wake of Brighton Fringe we needed some slammin' music to stir us from our lethargy. And this episode provided it in spades. It's All Coming Back to Me Now and Modern Girl gave us all sorts of nonsense to chew over:

Three different versions of one bangin' power ballad? Got it.

Two music videos about ghosts and one about filth? Sorted.

A visit with Captain Kirk to the planet where the only surviving adult is Meat Loaf? Regrettably that too.

Next time: Emma sticks with her copy of Bad Attitude as she invites us to listen to Nowhere Fast, while Sam sticks with the classics and treats everyone to a Paradise By the Dashboard Light.

Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion from the album Falling into You (1996)
It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Meat Loaf from the album Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose (2006)
It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Pandora's Box from the Album Original Sin (1989)
Modern Girl by Meat Loaf from the album Bad Attitude (1984)

Comedians Emma Crossland and Sam Wilkinson know a bit about Meat Loaf but, as they're rapidly learning, not enough to do a review podcast. Still, they'll give it a good old go.

This episode ventures into some lovely territory as we discuss Martha and the merits of Tom Waits's original versus Meat Loaf's swelling orchestral arrangement, then we all feel a bit sick as we talk about Where the Rubber Meets the Road's horrible sexual politics.

Plus there's a bit of chat about the lovely time that Emma's just had / will be about to have going to have had on holiday and we do a plug for our show at Brighton Fringe (https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/crossland-wilkinson-tea-and-coffee-on-arrival/)

Next time we'll dive into what happens when Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman fall out as we discuss It's All Coming Back to Me Now and Modern Girl.

Chat out of Hell is a is a review podcast: all music extracts are used for review/illustrative purposes. To hear the songs in full please buy them from your local record shop or streaming platform. Don't do a piracy.

Music extracts on this episode:
Martha by Meat Loaf from the album Welcome to the Neighbourhood (1995)
Martha by Tom Waits from the album Closing Time (1973)
Where the Rubber Meets the Road by Meat Loaf from the album Welcome to the Neighbourhood (1995)