
THE THE’s Matt Johnson presents a series of shortwave broadcasts from around the world featuring a jamboree bag of unexpected delights, including previews of upcoming releases, works in progress, previous unheard material from the archives, poetry, stories and interviews with guests discussing life, world events and music
Episodes

Friday May 10, 2024
14. DEEP SPACE
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- GIANT – DJ Food
- Space interview with Strictly Kev
- Occupy Your Mind Foundation
- Shrunken Man – Lunar Version (with Eric Schermerhorn)

Friday May 03, 2024
13. TEN YEARS AFTER
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
Ten Years After. A reflection on 9/11. Narrated by Arthur Dinklebottom.

Friday Apr 26, 2024
12. BLOW, BLOW THOU WINTER WIND
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Sir Norbert Barrington’s 1938 Christmas address to the nation
- Winter Light
- Verse 46 (The Inertia Variations)
- The Deep Down Truth (demo with Angela McCluskey)
- Shiver
- Phantom Walls (live with Eric Schermerhorn)
- Shiver - Sally & Ampi

Friday Apr 19, 2024
11. REMEMBER, REMEMBER
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Darkness Falls
- First Light
- Drowler
- Mirror Mirror
- Body Bonfire (rough mix from Naked Self)
- Avail
- Verse 36 (The Inertia Variations)
- Controversial Subject

Friday Apr 12, 2024
10. FLY ME TO THE MOON
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- The Evening Star (from Moonbug)
- Night Flight (from Moonbug)
- 51st State Cafe – chat with Steve Pyke
- Sea of Dust (from Moonbug)
- Verse 45 (The Inertia Variations)
- Coming Home (with Marlene Kaminsky, from Moonbug)

Friday Apr 05, 2024
9. FEAR & LOATHING IN THE LAS VEGAS OF THE NORTH
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Sentimental Journey
- Dark City
- Placebo Trip
- Tune Into My Waves
- Kebabylon
- Verse 38 (The Inertia Variations)
- Rollin’ Across My Mind
- My Old Mate
- Night Duty

Friday Apr 05, 2024
8. IN THE CITY OF ANGELS
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Life of Lies (from Bilder Av Dina)
- Driving Through (from Moonbug)
- The Arrest (from Bilda Av Dina)
- Leaving Earth (from Moonbug soundtrack)
- Verse 44 (The Inertia Variations)
- Spirals
- Big Bad Boomby (Matthew & Son)
- Armageddon Days

Friday Apr 05, 2024
7. EN ROUTE TO BEIRUT
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Silent Together (from Je t’aime infiniment)
- Splayed! (from Je t’aime infiniment)
- Tender Mercy (from Je t’aime infiniment)
- The Rain Inside (from Je t’aime infiniment)
- Does Prayer Work? (from Je t’aime infiniment)
- Verse 25 (The Inertia Variations)
- Lip Tripping

Friday Apr 05, 2024
6. BLUE MOON IN JUNE_Podcast_EXP
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- 51st State Cafe – chat with Eric Schermerhorn
- Justice 4 Jesus
- 51st State Cafe – chat with Eric Schermerhorn
- Psychic Sauna
- Verse 17 (The Inertia Variations)
- GlobalEyes – Alternative Version (with Lloyd Cole, Dorit Chrysler, Brian Kelly)

Saturday Mar 09, 2024
5. MAYDAY MAYDAY
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Verse 10 – (The Inertia Variations)
- This Is The Night – Willis
- Something Strange
- God’s Audience
- Mood Elevator

Friday Mar 01, 2024
4. APRIL FOOLS
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Perfect – Colin Lloyd Tucker
- Me & My Shadow – (Traditional)
- Sign Of Good Faith – Johnson &Tucker
- Verse 14 – (The Inertia Variations)
- My God Is Better Than Your God – Colin Lloyd Tucker
- The 51st State – THE THE Live performance

Friday Feb 23, 2024
3. THE PRESENCE OF LIGHT
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Radio Cineola is a series of ‘shortwave broadcasts’ from around the world. First appearing in 2010 and featuring Matt Johnson and guests, previewing upcoming THE THE releases, works in progress, freshly unearthed (and previously unheard) material from the vaults, plus chats with collaborators past, present and future. A cross between an EP and a jamboree bag.
- Darkness Cannot Exist In The Presence Of Light – THE THE & Deadly Avenger
- Public Opinion (with Angela McCluskey, Abdi Assadi & Roger Scheepers)
- The Answer To When Is Now
- Verse 3 (from The Inertia Variations)
- Does Prayer Work?
- Nite Nite