It'll Be Alright In The Nineties

Some people accuse us of scraping the barrel when it comes to episode content, but the more discerning podcast consumers recognise us for what we really are: archaeologists of 90s social history, performing a vital service in the world of nostalgia. That said, this episode we’re talking about the BBC fly on the fall documentary, Driving School.

Excitingly, this is our first ever FULLY VISUAL episode of the pod, so we urge you to watch along wherever the visual version is available.

Join us as we watch along with the very first episode, from 1997. There’ll be debate on whether Maureen was truly the first ever reality TV star in the UK, loads of 90s car spotting, and far too much time spent looking up old number plates on the DVLA database,

Also this time: Stu’s Cubs drama! Another quiz! Delayed correspondence! And much, much more...

If you’re in the UK you can watch the episode of Driving School on the iPlayer HERE, or if you’re outside of the UK, watch it HERE.

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Next time: it’s another birthday episode as we turn 5!

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If You Have To Ask what this episode is about, then you'll never know...don't turn over to the Otherside, because this time on IBAITN, and much to Stu's excitement, we're finally Road Trippin' (OK, that's enough of that) through the history of one of the biggest rock bands of the 90s, Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Join us as we look at each classic 90s RHCP album in turn, examining the highs and lows of their decade including more on the John Frusciante redemption arc, the cursed One Hot Minute tour, and the Californication-era gigs with Stu's dream line-up of bands. Plus, your hosts rank their top three Chilis tracks from the era.

Also this time: Rich meats and cheeses! A 90s care package from the non-league footballer of the pod! The most 90s stationery! And much, much more...

You can watch 'Off the Map' here, and the doomed Fuji Rock set here.

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Next time: we'll be watching the first episode of the 1997 BBC programme Driving School!

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Listen up! This time we're talking about one of the purest sources of nostalgia there is - sound and TV theme tunes. It turns out there really is a wealth of 90s nostalgia in the world of audio.

We've each picked 5 sounds and 3 TV theme-tunes to discuss, so tune in to find out which of Stu's choices was the subject of extensive online detective work, which form of physical media did both Stu and Alex reference, which slice of sports-based audio can Stu quote along to in real time, and which TV theme tunes almost paralyse Alex with nostalgia...

Also this time: Hot air balloons! Another mini-quiz! Maureen from Driving School! And much, much more...

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Next time: We'll be giving it away in a long-promised episode on the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

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If there's one thing that everyone at IBAITN Towers can agree on, it's that the halcyon days of collecting physical media really were the best of times, which the streaming media of today simply cannot replace. To that end, we've decided to spend some time reminiscing about our own personal favourite VHS tapes and CD singles from the decade.

We've each picked one VHS and single each to discuss, so tune in to find out which video cassette Alex was given by a famous (and unnamed) neighbour to make up his collection of one (1) VHS, which phrases from the original and best football bloopers tape are still used by Stu today when he needs a haircut, and which obscure CD singles the chaps have chosen to highlight as their favourites of the 90s, one of which already has a place in podcast lore...

Also this time: 90s web addresses! Dream Phone! The most 90s computer accessory! And much, much more...

You can watch Jeremy Clarkson Unleashed on Cars here, and Own Goals and Gaffs here.

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Next time: Keep an ear out for us discussing our favourite sounds of the 90s!

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It's time for another 90s Time Capsule episode on the pod, and this time we're welcoming back original member of Stiltskin, production company CEO and musician Peter Lawlor.

As usual we allow our guest to pick a selection of things they'd like to bring back from the 90s, plus one thing they'd rather leave in the past. Tune in to find out which British comedy Peter is convinced by Stu and Alex to switch for an alternative, which live music-based programming Peter watched alongside someone who had appeared live on that show earlier that very day, and why Michael Carrick has rendered one of Peter's choices redundant. Also, Peter shares a world exclusive scoop on the implosion of Stiltskin!

Also this time: Juice-drink rivalry! The most 90s cosmetics! Your correspondence! And much, much more...

You can watch the infamous Stiltskin appearance on MTV Most Wanted ⁠HERE.

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Next time: We're talking VHS tapes and CD singles!

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We feel it in our fingers, we feel it in our toes...yes, it's Valentine's Day at IBAITN Towers (or at least it was - nearly - when this episode was recorded), and who better to help us examine romance in the 90s than our very good friend and official teenage diarist of the pod, Teresa Stenson? The pod lawyers have been all over this one and plenty of names have been redacted to protect the innocent, so tune in as we discuss the iconic couples, cultural moments and romantic gestures of the 90s, while Teresa gives us a world exclusive of some 'affecting' teenage poetry, Stu reveals his bigamist past, and a Take That episode gets planned for recording while Alex is on holiday...

Also this time: Catalogue shopping! The aftermath of the Valentine's Disco! Tributes! The most 90s cheese! And much, much more...

For more from Teresa, you can sign up to her Teenage Diaries Substack here and buy her excellent zines here.

You can watch the very best of Murray Walker (and, we suppose, Martin Brundle) on Formula 1 '97 for PS1 here.

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Next time: We welcome back one of our favourite previous guests, Peter Lawlor from Stiltskin, to discuss the items in his 90s Time Capsule!

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If you wanna be our listener, you gotta get with our new episode. We're welcoming back returning guest Kathryn from the NOW That's What I Call Bulls**t and Dawson's Weakly podcasts, to discuss the girl bands of the 90s, and the Girl Power movement in general. As usual we're several weeks behind the curve, as this episode was supposed to coincide with the Girl Bands Forever documentary on the BBC (link below). Tune in to find out our personal memories of the musical scene, what we thought of the documentary, our musings on the legacy of Girl Power, and of course, our top 5 girl band songs.

Also this time: Stu's exciting gig news! 90s goodbyes! Stu narrowly avoids a childhood cancellation! And much, much more...

You can watch Girl Bands Forever HERE:

For more from our best podcast friend Kathryn, you can listen to Now That's What I Call Bull$h!t ⁠here⁠ and Dawson's Weak(ly) ⁠here⁠⁠.

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Next time: We're talking about 90s romance, to coincide with Valentines Day (which our release date will actually miss by several weeks...).Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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After our traditional winter break, IBAITN returns to the airwaves with a special look at a classic issue of Auto Express from March 1996.

We're very excited to be back with you (you're right there Murray), so join us as we discuss the maximum number of times any one individual should be allowed to take their driving test, the sad death of the motorcycle display team, and Ian Cakebread's Vauxhall Cavalier estate. Plus, a previously undiscussed deep psychological trauma suffered by 11 year old Alex is laid bare...

Also this time: Frisps! Disco Theft! Gradual Decline! And much, much more...

Read our 1996 issue of Auto Express along with us by using this link.

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Christmas is a time for indulging in long-standing traditions, and we're no different on IBAITN as we embark on our fourth seasonal chart retrospective with our pals from the Podcast Juggernaut, Kathryn and Dan from Now That's What I Call Bull$h!t!

Join us for a bumper show as we take a look at the number twos from 1995-99, and discover which easy listening cover version fooled the record buying public, which 90s children's TV legends Stu and Dan have hung out with (but Alex and Kathryn haven't), and which single Stu's mum forbade him from assisting in its assault on the charts. After all of which, we finally get to discuss at length the song which, above all others, has hung threateningly over this podcast ever since our very first episode...

Also this time: Viscounts! The most 90s Christmas decoration! The freemasons! And much, much more...

For more from our best podcast friends Kathryn and Dan, you can listen to Now That's What I Call Bull$h!t here, Dawson's Weak (ly) here, and the Levellers here.

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Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this year, your support as always is very much appreciated by us all (yes, even Geoff) - we'll be back again in 2026! Merry Christmas!

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Despite never actually going away we're making a triumphant return with our new episode on the best career comebacks of the 90s. We'll be discussing the people who made the most successful and spectacular comebacks from adversity and obscurity, from culture to politics. Tune in to find out what song Alex believes is the greatest hip-hop comeback single of all time, to discover which sportsman completely failed at an attempted comeback, and to hear Stu plead his case yet again for recording a whole episode on the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Also this time: The most 90s internet providers! Baffling footballer injuries! A tribute to a legend! And much, much more...

Red Hot Chili Peppers performing on SNL can be seen HERE

Eric Cantona's kick is HERE

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Next time: It's our Christmas episode with Kathryn & Dan on the Christmas number 2s of 1995-1999!

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