E934 - Great rock feuds of Manchester, TV comedy & the man who invented the pop song

This week’s penalty shoot-out of news sorts the surefire hits from the over-the-bar misses. That final score again … 

… what Morrissey’s only gone and done now 

… when your logo’s worth than your songs 

… Taylor Swift’s wedding and how Sly Stone got there first 

… do musicians care about awards?

… Divine Comedy, Jonathan Richman, Fountains of Wayne, Zappa: why are ‘humorous’ records so divisive?

… happy 200th birthday Stephen Foster, the man who invented the pop song!

… and cover versions of his songs you’...