Join us this week as Laurie & Poly dive deep into the 2016 Madness studio album “Can’t Touch Us Now.” As we listen track by track, we’ll meet various characters of questionable repute, including Mr. Apples, Herbert, and Pam the Hawk. Don’t miss this episode!

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we felt it an appropriate time to explore the love songs of Madness. Nothing more, nothing less; love is the best!

This week, Stateside Madness goes Hollywood! We discuss how Madness songs have been used in movies of every genre, from romance to action/crime drama. This episode includes the first-ever Herbert Awards for Best Use of a Madness Song in a Film. So, grab your popcorn and tune in. IT’S SHOWTIME!

This week, Laurie & Poly talk Madness music videos. We’ll discuss how the rise of MTV helped the band to break in the USA, and we’ll count down the top 10 Madness music videos as chosen by Stateside Madness listeners. Plus, we have some additional bonus content that was not a part of Saturday’s live video webcast: Poly & Laurie discuss their favorite Madness videos that weren’t included in the top ten, and Mr. Scurf (host of Mr. Scurf’s Koast Train) pays us a visit and talks about Lockdown Allstars.

Be sure to check out the Lockdown Allstars’ video: https://youtu.be/izsQYlq3MPI 

VIVA! The Freedom Songs 4-CD set is available through the Specialized Project https://specializedproject.com/viva-the-freedom-songs/ 

“Christmas comes but once a year. It’s a time of love and cheer!” As 2021 comes to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite holiday songs with you. So hang your stockings, pour an eggnog, and listen to the Stateside Madness 2021 Holiday Playlist. See you in the New Year!

0:03:38 Madness, “Inanity Over Christmas”

This week, Laurie & Poly delve into the more “adult” side of Madness. Lurking right beneath the surface of That Nutty Sound are more mature themes and videos that would make your granny blush! We will explore 17 Madness songs with content of a more adult nature. As an added bonus, we will play a bit of an unreleased demo version of “Oh” from the album The Madness, with lyrics that are decidedly more racy than those on the album version. This episode is decidedly rated PG-13 for adult themes and content. 

This week Poly takes us on location to Butlins Minehead for the 10th annual House of Fun Weekender with Madness! Join us as Poly interviews fans at the venue & discusses the highlights of this epic event for Madness fans. 

“This calls for a delicate blend of psychology and extreme violence!” The topic of this week’s episode is “The Young Ones”: Rick, Vyvyan, Mike, and Neil. Laurie & Poly delve into this groundbreaking British alternative comedy/variety program on which Madness appeared not once, but twice. We will also discuss the mysterious “fifth roommate” and the lost Madness sitcom pilot. So, grab a pot of hot lentils and give a listen to “The Young Ones!”

With the October 30 induction of the Go-Go’s into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we thought we’d devote an episode to this remarkable all-girl band from California. The story of the Go-Go’s overlaps the story of Madness in their early years; in fact, it was Madness who recognized something special and gave the girls their first shot at a U.K. tour. So, this week, sit back and listen as we revisit the history of these five amazing ladies as they take their well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

With November election season right around the corner in some locales, we thought we’d take a closer look at Madness songs with a more political slant. Join us as we examine the Madness musical catalog, from the band’s earliest days to their most recent single, “Bullingdon Boys,” and discuss the underlying sociopolitical meanings of some of their songs. Sometimes controversial, always interesting!