Spice Invaders

Ashley McDonough, Cheryl Stone, Elyse Maxwell, Megan Arppe-Robertson, Sinea•spiceinvaders.libsyn.com

Spice Invaders is an obsessive breakdown of the history of the Spice Girls and what they meant to the people who grew up with them. Join us each week as we chat through the evolution of the Spice Girls, from beginning to end. This is a chronological podcast, you're gonna want to start at episode 1. ✌️✨ *** Spice Invaders is hosted by Cheryl Stone, Elyse Maxwell, Megan Arppe-Robertson, Sinead O'Brien and Stephanie Smith. It's produced, researched and written by Sinead O'Brien and Cheryl Stone, and produced and edited by Ashley McDonough. Theme music created by Lukus Benoit.

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E11: Goodbye

Goodbye, our friends. We have reached the end of the season, and the end of the Spice Girls as we knew them. This episode sees the now four girls working on their last album as a group while pursuing their solo careers (in and out of music). In other words: it's the unraveling of the Spice Girls.

Dec 06, 2021•44 min

E10: The Beginning of the End

Is the queen real? Why did a murderer call the girls the antichrist? In this penultimate episode, we not only ask these hard questions but finally reach the height of Spice Girls drama: Geri's departure.

Nov 29, 2021•38 min

E9: Kill or be Killed

Was "Girl Power" a sham? In this episode, we talk about the men behind and around the Spice Girls including, randomly, Nelson Mandela? And of course, we talk about the man they kicked to the curb: Simon Fuller, and the consequences of that decision.

Nov 22, 2021•39 min

E8: The Spice World Movie Episode

Is Spice World even a good movie? JK it's obviously a masterpiece... depending on who you ask. We debate this topic as well as learn so so many fun facts about how this movie came to be, and remember our favourite and most formative scenes. Mixed by Lukus Benoit

Nov 15, 2021•31 min

E7: Too Much

The girls start feeling the pressure as they work on their second album, film not one but TWO movies, do performances and press, and of course maintain their merch empire. In this episode we learn about the hidden meanings behind "Stop" and "Too Much" and get into the behind the scenes of this surprisingly dark period in Spice history. CW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders and depression.

Nov 08, 2021•30 min

E6: Spice Capitalism

We've been waiting to dive into this topic! As 6 girls who grew up in the 90s, Spice merch is inextricably linked to our memories of the band and our first baby steps into consumerism. We reminisce on our childhood treasures as well as discuss products we never knew existed (but wish we did!). And of course, we dig into the choice to make merch such a key part of the Spice Girls' and Fuller's strategy.

Oct 25, 2021•33 min

E5: Nice Spice... or the Daughters From Hell?!

Let's talk about scandals! We've touched on a few, but this episode hones in on the ones that made the girls especially grateful they had brought in reinforcements when it comes to the media. We also discuss the release of the singles and videos for Mama and Who Do You Think You Are. CW: This episode contains mention of eating disorders

Oct 18, 2021•38 min

E4: Thatcher Spice

How much of a role did the media play in the Spice Girls' success? More than you might think. In this episode we talk about a series of would-be misses that turned into hits - including a declaration of affection for noted villain Margaret Thatcher, the debut of the ICONIC Union Jack dress, and more nipples.

Oct 11, 2021•28 min

E3: Triumph! Victory! Girl Power! Nipples!

In this episode, we become VJs and discuss the release and videos of the singles "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There", and "2 Become 1". We deep dive into the hidden meaning of 2 Become 1 and also talk about nipples.... a lot. Have we mentioned this podcast is for adult audiences only?

Oct 04, 2021•39 min

E2: They Wannabe Famous

This time we talk about the girls' ascent to fame, how they got their names, and what "Girl Power" even means. This period is marked by issues long left in society's past: sexism, fatphobia, racism, and classism! Yay! Have a listen!

Sep 27, 2021•41 min

E1: R U Streetwise?

We get into the very beginnings of the band we now know as The Spice Girls. Did they know each other since childhood, or were they made in a test tube? How many impromptu public performances do you need before you get a record deal? How and why were sex dolls involved? Listen and find out. CW: this episode contains mention of eating disorders.

Sep 20, 2021•46 min

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Sep 12, 2021•45 sec

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