Right Back At Ya! - The 2000s Pop Music Podcast

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Right Back At Ya! - The 2000s Pop Music Podcast episodes

October 31 Ghost Hunting with Girls Aloud [Halloween Reissue]
Your favourite 2000s pop explorers are tapping into some paranormal activity on this very special and dead spookeh fun episode. Joel and David are revisiting the incredibly iconic 2006 ITV2 special "Ghost Hunting with Girls Aloud". This absolute gold television moment forever lives rent free on Pop Twitter's collective minds but for everyone's sake, we are reliving it together. Expect plenty of dodgy accents as Joel and David relentlessly tap the fooken table and subtly insert themselves into the narrative a little. Auntie Yvette, if you're ever doing a reboot, we are available!
If you haven't already, head to YouTube to watch Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberley and Sarah's experience of going ghosthunting with Yvette Fielding (and psychologist Professor Geoffrey Beattie). Nadine made a cameo but really said, 'thanks but no thanks'. It'll proper freak you out like Halloween, we've got no doubt!
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1 hr 20 min
October 23 25 Years of Pop Idol Series 1: Part Two - Will Young, Gareth Gates, Darius, Zoe Birkett [Reissue]
It was a big 'YES' from us when it came time to reissue our "Pop Idol" episode for the series' 25th anniversary!
Romford's most prolific #TeamWill campaigner Joel is taking Aussie expat David on a nostalgic profile of Series 1 finalists in this two-part special. Get those blonde highlights sorted, top up your Nokia prepaid phones and have your 'VOTE WILL' and 'VOTE GARETH' numbers handy... this is one trip back to 2001 you don't want to miss.
We get into the debut eras of the Top 4 finalists here - Will Young's chart-topping album "From Now On", Gareth Gates' smash "What My Heart Wants To Say" - shout out 'Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)', Darius' breezy pop classic 'Colourblind', and Zoe Birkett's 'Treat Me Like A Lady'.
The pop nostalgia fest continue in 2027 - Will Young is doing his "Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour" in February and March, and "Popstars: The Originals Tour" with Hear'Say and Liberty X in April and May.
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51 min
October 22 25 Years of Pop Idol Series 1: Part One - Sarah Whatmore, Rosie Ribbons, Haylie Evetts, Jessica Garlick [Reissue]
25 years ago, the very first series of "Pop Idol" kicked off in the UK on ITV, going on to attract over 10 million viewers and become a national obsession. The pop culture phenomenon spawned the careers of Will Young, Gareth Gates, Darius, Zoe Birkett and more.
Joel and David revisit their 2022 episode of "Pop Idol" and have given it a deluxe reissue as a two-parter. In Part One, we get into competition, the judges (Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman, Pete Waterman, Neil Fox), and give you a glittering, highlights reel introduction to the finalists - plus Sarah Whatmore (shout out 'When I Lost You' and 'Automatic'). Get to know Korben, Rik Waller, Jessica Garlick (underrated Eurovision star), Aaron Bayley, Laura Doherty ("is that me away?"), Rosie Ribbons (Telstar Records' pop R&B princess), and Hayley Evetts.
Look out for Part Two where we'll be celebrating the Top 4: Will Young, Gareth Gates, Darius and Zoe Birkett!
Don't miss Will Young on his "Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour" in February and March, and "Popstars: The Originals Tour" with Hear'Say and Liberty X in April and May 2027.
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1 hr 2 min
October 20 Rachel Stevens - 21 Years of "Come And Get It" Part Three: The Album [Reissue]
This is the glittery grand finale of our three-part deep dive and oral history of Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It" album, one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s. This episode is packed with exclusives that no S Club and Rachel fan can go without knowing!
In this episode, your zesty 2000s pop explorers Joel and David get into all the album tracks (like 'Crazy Boys' and the Xenomania bops 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye' and 'Funny How').
We dive into the glamorous album photoshoot by fashion photographer Morten Laursen, myth bust stories around potential singles, Rachel's unreleased songs from "Come And Get It" sessions and 2015 recordings with Richard X and Hannah Robinson, and deeply ponder... 'What would a third Rachel Stevens album sound like?'
This episode features Peter Loraine of Fascination Management (the "Godfather of British Pop" and former Marketing Director at Rachel's label Polydor), Richard X and Hannah Robinson (who did 'Some Girls' and 'Crazy Boys'), Barry Stone of The Alias (formerly Jewels & Stone, who did 'I Said Never Again' and 'Every Little Thing') - plus contributions from Alexis Strum (songwriter behind 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye'), Karen Poole (who wrote 'Secret Garden') and David Eriksen (who wrote 'Dumb Dumb').
In case you missed it, Joel and David covered the singles 'Some Girls' and 'Negotiate With Love' in Part One and 'So Good' and 'I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)' in Part Two.
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1 hr 30 min
October 19 Rachel Stevens - 21 Years of "Come And Get It" Part Two: 'So Good' and 'I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)' [Reissue]
Amidst a puff of smoke machine across a sticky regional gay club dancefloor, Joel and David are meeting you in July 2005, rocking cropped leather gloves for the 'spiritual lead single' of the album. 'So Good' - written by friend of the podcast and brilliant pop songwriter Hannah Robinson and Pascal Gabriel - is a stomping, empowering electro-pop banger. An utterly irresistible way to welcome Rachel's new album and also a key part of Hannah's journey as a songwriter, as we discover.
Your zesty hosts chat to Hannah Robinson about 'So Good' and Barry Stone, the amazing songwriter and producer part of The Alias (previously Jewels & Stone) who did the Adam Ant-inspired single 'I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)'. Plus, legendary director Trudy Bellinger, who did the fun "Bad Girls" prison-themed music video.
Joel and David are joined by music industry legend Peter Loraine of Fascination Management, who was the Marketing Director at Polydor at time, looking after Rachel alongside Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (now XIX Management).
As far as content goes - this episode is jam packed with value like the single releases Rachel was giving us in this time. Joel and David take you through her unforgettable live performances in this era including G-A-Y and T4 On The Beach, plus the b-side ('Never Go Back') and interactive PC games!
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1 hr 1 min
October 17 Rachel Stevens - 21 Years of "Come And Get It" Part One: 'Some Girls' and 'Negotiate With Love' [Reissue]
Top up the champagne and don a pair of zip-up boots, dallyn! We are celebrating 21 years of one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s: Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It". Featured on The Guardian's "1000 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die" list, this brilliant electro-pop opus has stood the test of time and gained a fervent cult following, taking former-S Club star Rachel into bona fide pop star territory.
Joel and David are coming at you with a zesty deep dive and oral history on the making of one of British pop's most underrated classics of the 2000s. This episode features interviews with hit songwriters and producers Richard X, Hannah Robinson and NERVO - plus an exclusive insight into the project from music industry legend Peter Loraine of Fascination Management, who was the Marketing Director at Polydor at the time, looking after Rachel alongside Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (now XIX Management).
In Part One, we land in July 2004 for the career-defining hit single 'Some Girls', speaking to the creators Richard X and Hannah Robinson. We reminisce on the infamous clash with Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and also bring you exclusive audio from Rachel's studio session.
We get into the sassy lead single of the album 'Negotiate With Love' with GRAMMY-winning songwriter / producer NERVO and connect with hitmaker Kara DioGuardi on the b-side 'Queen'. You'll also hear from music video directors Paul Weiland ('Some Girls' and one of the co-founders of Comic Relief) and Harvey B Brown (who co-directed 'Negotiate With Love').
Get ready for a real vibrant snapshot of the 2000s British pop star-making machine through the lens of this unforgettable album by the one and only Rachel Stevens.
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1 hr 34 min
October 09 Melanie C's 1999 "From Liverpool to Leicester Square Tour"
Ahead of Melanie C's upcoming "Sweat World Tour" coming to the UK and Europe, Joel and David go all the way back to 1999 to revisit Sporty's very first solo tour. You may hear a familiar voice making a cameo somewhere in the episode!
"From Liverpool to Leicester Square" was a tour of intimate venues in 1999 to promote Melanie's debut solo album, the critically-lauded "Northern Star". This was a fresh start for Melanie C and a chance to establish herself for the first time outside of Spice Girls by gigging her own material in smaller venues from her hometown Liverpool to the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and several European countries before wrapping it in London's Astoria. We're treated to singles like 'Northern Star', 'Goin Down' and 'If That Were Me', and deep cuts and b-sides on this run, well ahead of the glorious mainstream success of the No.1 singles to come from this album: 'Never Be The Same Again' and 'I Turn To You'.
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34 min
August 12 Geri Halliwell - 25 Years of "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster": Part Two [Solo Spice Revisited]
Jump on in, pop fans, and get ready to fly with us on Part Two of our "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" celebrations. The hoverbike engines are revving and we're picking up our Summer of Spice in July 2001 at Party in The Park with Geri around the release of her dead rockeh single 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster'. We get into the music video and comparisons to Posh's 'Not Such An Innocent Girl' visuals, and all the zesty b-sides.
Joel and David also revisit Geri's super camp, first-ever headline concert in Oman. Picture this: Steps, the British troops out in the desert, Union Jack bikinis, Cabaret-version of 'Wannabe'. We wrap 2001 with 'Calling', the George Michael-approved ballad with a stunning artistic music video, and all the stellar TV promo.
For the history books, Joel recaps all the fabulous Geri pop culture moments post-album - from a book launch to the infamous "Sex & The City" cameo, to serenading Harrison Ford and George Lucas. There's never a dull moment in Geriwood!

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59 min
August 05 Geri Halliwell - 25 Years of ‘It’s Raining Men’ & “Scream If You Wanna Go Faster”: Part One [Solo Spice Revisited]
Humidity is rising and according to all sources, it is 25 years of Geri Halliwell's iconic smash 'It's Raining Men'! For the first time in history, this podcast is doing a deep-dive into Geri's turbo-charged second album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster".
In Part One here, we unpack the gift that is this camp cover of 'It's Raining Men' for the blockbuster smash "Bridget Jones' Diary". There was no bigger and better way to say, 'Geri's back', after securing three solo No.1 hits with her debut album. Joel and David get into their album highlights (from 'Shake Your Bootie Cutie' to 'Heaven and Hell (Being Geri Halliwell)'), the music video, the live performances, the media coverage and more!
Don't miss Part Two with the singles 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster' and 'Calling', plus so many more pop culture moments in this exciting and glitzy era of Geri's pop career. Coming soon!

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1 hr 9 min
July 06 Natasha Hamilton Interview - Atomic Kitten star’s 2000s pop journey and unapologetically owning her solo debut
Natasha Hamilton is one of the most defining voices of 2000s UK pop, selling 10 million records worldwide with Atomic Kitten and today, she is carving a lane for herself as a solo star with the release of her debut EP "Extraction". Having made an indelible mark on our pop landscape with monster hits like 'Whole Again', 'The Tide is High (Get The Feeling)', and 'Be With You'; Natasha's now living her best life giving us vibrant, dance floor-ready bangers that feel both personal and, also, universally uplifting.
Joel sits down with Natasha for a career-spanning chat - from her joining Atomic Kitten as a teenager and navigating the rollercoaster of the music industry ever since, with line-up changes and reunions, through to finding her voice as a solo artist. We get into 'Miss Emotional' and the time after Atomic Kitten where she worked with acclaimed hitmaker Toby Gad (who crafted hits for Beyoncé and John Legend), the Lionel Richie tour where she played bops that were never released. Justice for the limited-release dance hit 'Round and Round'!
We dive into her fantastic debut EP "Extraction", the stunning visuals she has created in this universe, and her passion for working with creatives in the North West. From the angsty and emancipatory 'Numb' to the poignant storytelling of 'White Feather', and the joyous sun-kissed bops 'Garden of Eden' and 'Milk and Honey'; Miss Natasha brings the voice of experience and her warm, playful personality into everything and we are honoured to have this conversation with her.

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1 hr 18 min