It'll Be Alright In The Nineties

We've got another exclusive interview for you this time on It'll Be Alright In The Nineties, as we have the honour of speaking to one of Britain's finest blues guitarists Innes Sibun about his 90s life and times. Along the way we discover how he joined Robert Plant's huge 'Fate of Nations' world tour in 1993, how a video game addiction almost cost him the ability to play guitar, and who really did make the BBC?

The video for Innes' track 'I'll Be There' as discussed during the interview can be found here, and details of all of his forthcoming performances can be found on his official website here.

We also discuss the most 90s dishes with Nick Charlie Key from the Fantastic History of Food podcast, which you can find here.

Also this time: A grovelling apology to Dan Donnelly! Man O Man! A second-hand Ford Probe! And much, much more...

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Next time: we take another look at some of the greatest video games of the decade! Also, we want your 90s primary school memories and anecdotes for a future episode. Please get in touch if you have anything to contribute - all submissions will of course be kept anonymous to protect the innocent!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

We're attempting to sell you our premium podcast this time on IBAITN, and we're doing so by taking a look at some examples of UK television adverts from the decade. There's outdated tech, classy people carriers, problematic mini-epics starring famous faces, plus a few products you probably forgot even existed.

We invite you to watch along with us using this link to the video: https://youtu.be/JCjQLrVzNp0

Tune in and watch along!

Also this time: 90s occupations! Residual school P.E. lessons bitterness! British Bulldog! Correspondence! And  much, much more...

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Next time: we speak to one of Britain's finest blues men about life in the 90s!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Blue 42, Blue 42 set, HUT!

IBAITN goes Stateside this week as our returningest guest Glyn Joslin joins us to reminisce about following American Football in the UK in the 90s. There's tales of various pilgrimages made to Wembley Stadium to witness the American Bowl pre-season matches which took place during the early half of the decade, as well as some gridiron games which took place nearer to home, at a venue very close to Stu and Alex's collective hearts. Along the way we encounter the Norton Radstock Starlette Majorettes, a moody T-shirt seller, and Bob Turner, who used to live round the back of Stu's nan. Plus, in a new and refreshed What's The Most 90s segment, our friends Roddy and Jack from the How Many Geese podcast join us for an excellent discussion to decide the identity of the most 90s animal!

Also this time: RIP Lilt! Is Goofy a cow? Hot bananas! Mick Luckhurst! And much, much more...

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You can listen to the How Many Geese podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ac9xGSKV0FhtXeMFFSQHR?si=154c684a1ac54e88

They are on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/howmanygeese/?hl=en

and Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HowManyGeesePod

Next time we'll be watching some TV adverts from the 90s!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

We have a new entry this week - coming in at number 63 in the Wessex-based nostalgia podcasts charts, it's It'll Be Alright in the 90s! That's right, we're talking about the pop charts this week. We've decided to pick a random week from the decade and have a long, hard look at the UK top 40 chart of that week. We've ended up in October 1997 and it surely is a mixed bag. As we're talking about pop music we of course called upon our resident pop expert, Joe Barter, who brings his unrivaled pop wisdom to the pod table. We all give our candid opinions on what's hot and not, and then end by picking our favourites from the chart. Tune in to find out which CD single was especially popular with our grandparents, what on-stage habit disgusts Stu's mum and how many artists we've libeled this week.

Also this time: Football transfers (featuring special guest opinions)! Loads and loads of Mr Blobby content! Correspondence! And much, much more...

Here are the terrifying Blobby costumes which Joe refers to. 

You can find The Premiership Years on Twitter here.

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Next time we'll be talking about American Football, with a very special family guest!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Many of our listeners have been wondering when IBAITN is finally going to go highbrow. Well friends, the time is now, as a clause has been inserted into our renewal contract which states that we must at least make a passable attempt to do so (thanks for that Geoff). With that in mind, please join us as we take a look back at some our favourite books of the decade!

As usual we have each selected three weighty tomes to discuss, with some wildcards in the back pocket. Come with us as we pay tribute to the books which introduced the lads to reading as children, which rock legend wrote Alex's favourite ever memoir, and which book Stu withdrew from his local library on so many occasions that they eventually let him keep it.

Also this time: Work experience nightmares! The danger of rotary washing lines! Lulu's Birmingham accent! Ian Culverhouse's height! And much, much more...

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Next time it's the start of a new strand, as we look at the top 40 from a random 90s date with our resident pop expert Joe Barter!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Unbelievably we've been renewed for a second series! So we're back by little to no demand and we're carrying on right where we left off - knee deep in nostalgia. To start the new season we're taking our next foray into the films of the decade and it's the turn of 1992 to come under the microscope.

As with our two previous film episodes we run down the box office top 10 of the year, then get dolled-up for the awards season results, before each choosing 3 personal favourites to discuss. Plus we choose an extra wildcard to give a mention to. Join us to find out which film Stu watched because he wanted to be cool like Jon Amor, which film satisfies Alex's craving for slow-motion waterfall jumps, and which impression Stu will sadly never be able to perform on the pod. And of course, we read out all your lovely correspondence.

Also this time: Collectible toys! On-air workout video shopping! Foam-fingers! And much, much more...

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Next time we'll be going highbrow and discussing books!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Tonight we're gonna podcast like it's 1999! It's a special New Year edition of IBAITN, as we take a look back at the much discussed and anticipated moment we left the 90s behind and moved into the brave new era of the 2000s.

After a short and desperate plea for more listeners in 2023, the lads delve into the myriad of notable events surrounding 31st December 1999. Along the way we revisit Alex's dad's attempt to cash in on the Millennium Bug (alongside his attempt to deal with some inner city car crime), and Stu's struggles with a holiday homework project as well as an underwhelming school trip to the Millennium Dome.  Plus we take an in-depth look at the headlines, music and movie charts of the day, and consider the further cultural changes we've experienced since the turn of the Millennium.

Also this time: The toughest work out on earth! The Year 10000! Parking zone a shambles! And much, much more...

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We're taking a short winter break, but never fear as once we have ensured we are fully Y2K compliant, we will return with more 90s content and exciting special guests for you to enjoy. Hope to see you then!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Snow is falling, all around us, so put on your parkas and join us for a festive run-through of the Christmas number ones from the first half of the 90s. We're delighted to be joined once again by our podcasting pals, Kathryn and Dan from the Now That's What I Call Bullshit podcast. We each share our thoughts and feelings for the 5 songs in question before attempting to rank them from best to worst. Tune in to find out which song makes Alex hate this country, which song gets Dan choked up just talking about it, what the connection is between Stu's penpal and East 17 and which band Kathryn has a strict 'April onwards' rule for. Also, Dan is up to his old tricks so we've blown the dust off our trusty bleep machine. 

Also: News readers vs aeroplanes! School stationary! Angry Dad-of-the-Pod! And much much more...

You can find the Now That's What I Call Bullshit podcast here.

Here's the somewhat unbelievable video of the newsreader vs aeroplane. 

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Next time: we're discussing the end point of our beloved 90s: Y2K - the turn of the Millennium!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Christmas is on the way, so why not let us do the gift-related work for you as we take you through the highlights from a brace of classic Argos catalogues! Join us as we pick our favourite and most notable items from the 1994 and 1995 autumn/winter editions of the 'laminated book of dreams'. Along the way, we re-discover forgotten technology for both the kitchen and the lounge, mourn the loss of the novelty lighter, and get wistful about the rucksacks we used to wear to school. We end by randomly choosing a gift from each other's catalogues to take home, which turns out well for Alex, and not so well for Stu...

Also: Let your fingers do the walking! A Halloween apology! Win a small Peugeot! The world's most horrifying doll! And much much more...

You can find a link to the catalogues here: 1995 & 1994

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Next time: it's our Christmas episode as we take a look back at the UK Christmas number one singles from 1990 to 1994 with our best pod friends Kathryn and Dan from Now That's What I Call Bullsh*t!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com

Fingers on buzzers... first question: Which 90s nostalgia podcast has just released a new episode on 90s game shows? Correct, it's us! Join Stu and Alex as they choose some of their personal standouts from the game shows of the decade - from the absurd to the frenetic to the comforting, we cover some real greats. Give it a listen to find out which comedy moment Stu and his dad have been reciting for 20+ years, which gameshow-based after-school club Alex joined in year 7, which show had to resort to giving out mugs as prizes, and experience some on-the-fly gonzo podcasting as Alex encourages Stu to finally watch a bit of wince-inducing footage he had been avoiding for years!

Also: 90s Politicians! A sad update on 'Fan-man'! Ironing boards and Turkeys! And much, much more...

You can watch the incredible Bobby Davro video we talk about HERE

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Next time: we've saved up our pocket money so we'll be leafing through the Argos catalogue!

Music: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod logo: Adam Greenwood Photography & Design  https://www.adamgreenwoodphotographer.com