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Welcome to Pop Punk Paradise!  

Join Paul and special guest Alan (a different Alan this week) as they take a trip into the wonderful world of pop punk through the ages.  Turns out we had plenty to talk about on this theme!

We take it right back to the origins through to the present day and build a playlist of our favourites from the scene.  Expect big riffs and even bigger choruses. 

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"Love Will Tear Us Apart" or "Blue Monday"? Why choose when you can have both?From the shadows of Manchester to the bright lights of the dancefloor. 🎛️🎸

This week, Alan and Paul take on the ultimate evolution: Joy Division into New Order. One story, two legendary bands, and a playlist that changed music forever.

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The days are shorter, the air is sharper, and The Playlist Podcast is slowing things down. In this episode, Paul and Alan curate the ultimate soundtrack for those frozen mornings and late, low-light nights.

Whether you’re staring out a frost-covered window or huddled by the fire, we’ve built a playlist that feels like a cold breeze and a warm blanket all at once.

Listen now and help us build the "Winter Chill" collection.

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Welcome to the blockbuster sized end of year 2025 review show. Alan and Paul are delighted to be joined by special guest and playlist specialist Jamie to build a playlist of 30 of the best tracks of the year.  

We discuss and dissect some of the best albums of the year. If you are looking for some strong recommendations from some of the best sounds of 2025 then this is the perfect place to drop in.  

As you may expect, Turnstile may feature quite heavily........

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Join Alan and Paul for an unscheduled, impromptu episode where the Playlist Podcast is recorded live and unedited for a special seasonal Drunkcast.

Crack open a drink, pull up a pew, and check out our discussion on our musical pasts, wish lists, dislikes, hot takes, and much more.   Fans of Benson Boone look away......

Slanj!

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O'Come All Ye Faithful!  This week, TPP is paid a visit from two very special guests on our first Christmas Playlist Podcast Special!  

We are bringing in the holiday season with our other halves to build a festive playlist and tell stories featuring a selection of our favourite Seasonal Bangers.  

Happy Christmas and New Year to all who celebrate.  Hope you enjoy our Christmas Special!

Link to Episode Playlists on Spotify and Apple Music HERE 

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This week on The Playlist Podcast, Alan and Paul are celebrating the very best of Scottish music. From the indie anthems of Glasgow to the rock legends of the Highlands, we are looking at the bands and artists that put Scotland on the musical map.

Whether you're a fan of classic rock, synth-pop, or modern indie, this episode proves that some of the best tunes in the world come from the land of the brave.

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"Beastie Boys known to let the beat....mmmmmm....drop!"

Strap on your ear goggles, kick off your shoes, relax your socks, and any other Beastie Boys related instructions. This week, Alan and Paul drop the first artist special since their very first episode, and jump head first into the stellar back catalogue of the mighty Beastie Boys.

A band very close to The Playlist Podcast's heart, we build an ultimate Beasties playlist of our favourite 30 tracks from their archives, and discuss each album along the way. 

This is the perfect place to start with the Beastie Boys, or if you are already a convert, tune in and revel in the majesty of the work of MCA, The King Ad-Rock, and Mike D!

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Trip Hop vs. Big Beat: The Ultimate Genre Showdown! This week, Alan is diving deep into the smoky, hypnotic world of Trip Hop (think Massive Attack & Portishead), while Paul brings the heavy, breakbeat energy of Big Beat (hello, The Chemical Brothers & Fatboy Slim!). No theme this time—just two distinct vibes battling it out across 30 essential tracks. Press play and let the beats guide you.

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Trick or Treat! 🎃 Alan and Paul are battling it out for the title of "Master of the Macabre Mixtape." Who will summon the scariest 15 tracks? From haunting harmonies to monster mash-ups, get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to your Halloween night.

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