In episodee 120 we are joined by Jake Shillingford, the charismatic frontman and mastermind behind the orchestral indie-pop collective My Life Story. Known for their lush arrangements, wry lyricism, and theatrical energy, My Life Story helped define the spirit of the ’90s art-pop scene!

We dig into Jake’s creative journey: from the early days of experimenting with sound, to leading a full orchestral band at the height of Britpop, to navigating reinvention, resilience, and the meaning of storytelling in music today. So settle in you’re about to hear the life story behind My Life Story!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

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In Episode 119 we are Chatting to Dr Sice from The Boo Radleys! They are best known for one bright, unstoppable hit “Wake Up Boo!” but behind that sunny chorus lies a catalog full of dream-pop textures, bold experimentation, and some of the most quietly ambitious songwriting of the 90s. From the hazy soundscapes of Giant Steps to the fearless left turns that kept fans guessing, the Boo Radleys were never just one thing and that’s exactly what makes them worth revisiting!

This is the story of The Boo Radleys!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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It's episode 118 and time for a wang! This week we are going through the 'Shine' compilations from the 90s with very special guest Ross from Symposium!

If you grew up in the era of oversized parkas, battered Adidas and Melody Maker, these albums were essential!

Before streaming playlists, SHINE was how you discovered your next favorite band! A chaotic mixtape of Britpop bangers, indie anthems, and the occasional curveball that somehow still felt right at home!

From Oasis and Blur to Sleeper, Pulp, Cast, Ash, and those one-hit wonders you forgot you remembered… SHINE was the ultimate 90s mixtape!

Whether you owned all 10 volumes or just borrowed one from a mate who never got it back, this episode is for you!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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In episode 117 we’re going back to the mid 90s with a band that captured the wild spirit of Madchester, acid house, and Britpop all in one cosmic mash up Space Monkeys!

Formed in Manchester, signed to Factory Records, and produced by none other than Peter Hook from New Order, Space Monkeys were one of the last great acts to ride that post-rave wave blending funk, rock, and psychedelic energy into something truly unique.

Their debut album The Daddy of Them All dropped in 1997, just as the scene was shifting and though their story burned fast, their influence has lingered in unexpected corners of modern indie and dance music

So buckle up we’re heading back to the days of baggy jeans, warehouse parties, and the final days of Factory. This is the story of the Space Monkeys: the band that took Manchester to the moon!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715

All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast

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In Episode 116 we’re diving into the technicolor world of Chicks on Speed the boundary-breaking art-punk-electro collective that’s been bending genres and expectations since the late ’90s!

From DIY fashion to feminist manifestos, from glitchy beats to multimedia performances, Chicks on Speed aren’t just a band they’re a movement. Join us as we chat about their inception in Munich’s art scene, their fearless experiments in tech and performance, and what it means to create without limits!

Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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In episode 115 we talk everything East Bay Punk with Jesse Townley! Before Green Day and The Offspring took punk to the world stage, there was a wild, sweaty, all-ages club in Berkeley called 924 Gilman Street — and Jesse Townley (aka Jesse Luscious) was right in the middle of it.

Frontman of Blatz, The Criminals, and The Frisk, Jesse shared stages and a DIY ethos with the same scene that birthed Green Day, Rancid, and Operation Ivy.

Whether you grew up on Dookie, Smash, or Blatz’s raw chaos, this is the East Bay history lesson you didn’t know you needed!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715

All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious

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It's a wang week and in episode 114 we take you back to 1995! The internet is a rumour, CD towers rule every living room & somewhere between Camden and Seattle, guitars are fighting for global dominance!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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In episode 113 we chat to comedian, storyteller, and viral creator Jacob Givens. Known for his emotional storytelling videos that capture the magic of growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, Jacob shares the journey behind his creative process, how he turns personal memories into universal moments, and why authenticity resonates so deeply with audiences today. Get ready for laughs, reflection, and a dose of pure 90s nostalgia as we dive into Jacob’s world of stories, music, and human connection!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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In this weeks episode 112 we chat to Alex from Welsh indie starlets Crashland! They didn’t stick around for long, but what they left behind was raw, urgent, and unforgettable. In this episode, we’ll trace their brief but brilliant journey from their formation to their single album release, and the reasons they disappeared almost as suddenly as they arrived!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

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In episode 111 we dive into the story of Lung Leg, the Glasgow band who lit up the 1990s underground with their raw, chaotic energy and feminist DIY spirit. From their cult EPs and the ferocious debut Maid to Minx, to their tours with The Make-Up and their surprising 2020s reunion!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast

Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715

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