On this week's episode of the podcast reliving the top 40 singles chart from this time 20 years ago: How the Super Bowl 'nipplegate' destroyed Janet Jackson's pop career Why Agnetha from ABBA took at 15 year break from the music industry Which pop star wrote a love song from the perspective of drugs (and was a recorder prodigy) What Eamon's 'F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) sounds like in Italian How Justin Timberlake ruined JC Chasez's career Which band described their own album as 'f***in awful...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The podcast where every week we're reliving the UK top 40 from 20 years ago is back with another week of classic pop songs from 2004 courtesy of Beyoncé, Big Brovaz, G-Unit, Michelle McManus, Narcotic Thrust, The Ordinary Boys, The Rasmus, Sharlene Hector, Special D, Wiley and The Zutons. All that plus: The great Coca-Cola Dasani debacle of 2004 and what it had to do with the pop charts Why Flawless was kicked out of Big Brovaz for a very ironic reason Why Donna Summer channels Marilyn Monroe wh...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Do do do-do do DO! This week four young boys (only some of whom are rejects from the band V) called McFly make their first mark on the charts. A good day for boy bands is a band one for girl bands however as Atomic Kitten call it a day with perhaps the laziest goodbye song ever released by a major band. Also on the podcast this week, we learn: *Why Norah Jones' only UK top 40 was clearly recorded after an "all night bonk sesh" *Why JC Chasez flopped and Justin Timberlake succeeded *Who holds the...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The sound of the top 40 singles chart this time 20 years ago, with classic 2000s pop music from Alistair Griffin, Katie Melua, The Killers, Kraftwerk, Mark Joseph, Nelly Furtado, NERD, Nickleback, Usher and Will Young. Pop music, laughs and nostalgia from the best decade for music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2024•58 min
Hello pop maniacs. I'm moving house this week, with all my kit buried deep in boxes below my random 2000s pop magazines and CDs. But don't worry...we'll be back very soon xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2024•1 min
This week on the pop music nostalgia podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one singles chart at a time...A NEW FLOP GIRLBAND (always a joy); the British record buying public saying both 'gay rights' and 'homophobia'; Kylie Minogue being beaten in the chart by a song she turned down; the world's best karaoke song; Snoop Dogg fighting Sean Paul on a Playstation 2; the last time to get funky, plus 'new' music from Britney Spears, DJ Casper, Goldfrapp, George Michael, Beenie Man, Starsailor, Ti...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
One of 2004's biggest pop scandals begins as Brian McFadden quits Westlife "to spend more time with his family"...only to leave his wife months later. In this week's edition of the pop music podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time...Marvin Humes makes his chart debut years before JLS as part of a flop band 'managed' by Simon Webbe...Brian Molko of Placebo and 50 Cent give some of the best interviews of 2004...Lemar throws even more shade at Alex Parks... ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This week on the music podcast where every week we're celebrating the music of the 00s one singles chart at a time: Katie Melua and Jamie Cullum put the 'cat' into 'caterwauling' with their Brits version of The Lovecats; VH1 viewers vote for their worst number ones of all time (and 2004 gets DESTROYED); Alex Parks' secret career writing for European popstars revealed; A Byker Grove star tries to become a pop star. All this plus 'new' (for 2004) music from: Alex Parks, Belle and Sebastian, Busted...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min
WE'RE BACK! DID YOU MISS US? On holiday last week, I decided I couldn't bear to take time away from relaxing to talk about a crappy selection of pop songs...and this week's not much better. Luckily, Ronan Keating decided to make the week worth it by doing one of the most absurd pieces of promotional tie-in I have ever seen. (Maybe he should have taken his own advice when he said that you say it best when they say nothing at all...) Elsewhere of the podcast where every week we're celebrating the ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week 20 years ago, Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast live on the Super Bowl. We all know it had a huge effect on Janet's career, but did you know it also effected Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Incubus and Blink-182? On this week's episode of the pop music podcast where every week we celebrate the music of the 2000s one singles chart at a time, we explore one of the most infamous performances of 2004 and ask some more questions you've literally never asked. Is God is a DJ and life...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the songs of the 2000s one UK Top 40 at a time: Tupac releases a single from beyond the grave...again. The Scissor Sisters release an album that turns be gay. I get given an MP3 player with room for 30 songs (peak 2004 tech). The music booker for the CBBC show 50/50 makes another rogue choice with the new Offspring single. All that plus 'new' singles from Easyworld, Ryan Adams, Scissor Sisters, The Offspring, Maroon 5, The Zutons, Tupac and De...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD EARLY 2000s INDIE IS FINALLY DEAD, AND FRANZ FERDINAND ARE THE ONES WHO'VE KILLED IT. In this week's episode of the podcast celebrating the pop music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time, Beyoncé struggles to hit the top 10 while Kelis thrives. I find a totally organic way of talking about *that* Jennifer Lopez trailer. I rant about everything that went wrong with Top of the Pops and much, much more 00s pop music goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min
My podcast brings all the (gay) boys to the yard, and they're like...let's celebrate another excellent and nostalgic week for pop music. This week on the podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time: Sean Paul dominated the 2003 charts with five top 5 hits, but can he match that success with his first single of 2004? What exactly is Kelis' milkshake, and why is it better than yours? Michelle McManus is releasing her first single after winning Pop Idol, but can...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
A new year, and a new UK top 40 singles chart that started 2004 off with a pop music bang bang. Victoria Beckham returned with Let Your Head Go/This Groove and tried to become the last Spice Girl to get a number 1 hit. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's people decided to have another chart battle with Posh Spice. Plus, remember Alistair Griffin? Me neither, but he was on the charts 20 years ago today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
A happy new year from the whole 2000s Chart Show team (aka literally just me). Next week, we'll be discussing the 2004 pop charts, but we're not quite ready to say goodbye to 2003 just yet. And so it's time to celebrate a great year of music with the best music from this time 20 years ago. Expect the good (Beyonce, Madonna, Kylie, Britney, Girls Aloud), the bad (the way the public let Sinead Quinn flop) and the weird (The Cheeky Girls and a number one song you really won't see coming...) Hosted ...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 36 min
SURPRISE! As an early Christmas present, we're talking about the end of a British institution: The race for Christmas number one. By 2004, The X Factor will ruin it for everyone. But the annual chart battle will go with a bang with a fight between The Darkness, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten, Bo Selecta, Blue, Michael Andrews/Gary Jules, the Pop Idol finalists. and the Fast Food Rockers. Merry Christmas pop maniacs xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Christmas is in the air...and it's feeling distinctly cheeky. Crack open the mulled wine and put sleigh bells on top of all random pop songs because we have big festive hits from Cliff Richard, John Lennon and The Cheeky Girls alongside 'new' chart entries from: Alicia Keys, Big Brovaz, Christina Aguilera, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Jay-Z, Lost Brothers, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Noddy (yes, that Noddy), Ozzy Osbourne, Rachel Stevens and Texas. As ever, we're The 2000s Chart Show, the pop music ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The last great Christmas chart battle is getting ever closer, but first on the podcast we have to contend with Black Eyed Peas telling us to Shut Up and Will Young telling us to Leave Right Now. This week on the 2000s pop music podcast where every week we celebrate the UK Top 40 singles chart from 20 years ago we have 'new' entries from Dido, Gareth Gates, Black Eyed Peas, Blu Cantrell, Nelly, Simply Red, Daniel O'Donnell (phwoar), Muse, Kate Melua, D-Side and Delta Goodrem. Plus all the usual 2...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On the podcast where every week we're reliving the UK top 40s singles charts from 20 years ago, it's a bit of a case of the calm before the storm. 2003 has one of the greatest Christmas chart battles in music history....but first we have all the dross they're too scared to release at Christmas. Including Alfie Moon off EastEnders' Children in Need single, the song that got Limp Bizkit bottled not once but twice and new songs from No Doubt, Blink-182, Ja Rule Meat Loaf and Dizzee Rascal. Hosted o...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
IT'S THE GREAT FAME ACADEMY CHART BATTLE THE WORLD* (*about 14 people) HAS BEEN WAITING FOR: Alex 'I would rather be on a trapeze right now' Parks vs Lemar, If there's any justice in the world (see what I did there) Maybe That's What It Takes will take it, but pop music and the music charts are never simple. Also on the show: Mis-Teeq shill a flop line of hip-hop dolls, James Busted is revealed as the writer of an iconic Saturdays song, and Kimberley Girls Aloud reveals her shocking opinion abou...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This time 20 years ago, two of the biggest pop stars of all time teamed up. Nope, it's not Javine and Ronan Keating (though they're both of this week's chart too) but Britney Spears and Madonna. Can the combined talents of the queen and princess of pop beat Busted. The British record buying love them...just don't trust them to do your dishes, as a very weird Top of the Pops Magazine interview discussed. On this week's edition of The 2000s Chart Show, we're discussing all those iconic pop music a...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Kylie's dancing on towels, Blazin Squad have released their "consensual bumming anthem" and Robbie Williams' daughter may be the future of journalism...it could only be another week of The 2000s Chart Show, celebrating the pop music of 20 years ago one singles chart at a time. With new releases from all the above plus Goldfrapp, Jet, Johnny Cash, Matt Goss and two cursed acts I can't even bring myself to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Our journey into the best pop music of 2003 continues with 'new' tunes from Pink, Atomic Kitten, Phixx, David Sneddon, Holly Valance and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
WARNING TO SPOTIFY LISTENERS: The streamer has started silencing all music clips in podcast (even if you're using them under FAIR USE which we are but I digress). So for the full experience, try another podcast provider. This week on the podcast celebrating the singles chart from this time 20 years ago, two of the maddest male pop stars of the 2000s face off as Lee from Blue and Daniel Bedingfield both have new singles out. Elsewhere, Sugababes try to hold on to their number one, Mark Ronson mak...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of the podcast that celebrates the UK top 40 chart from 20 years ago every week, we have one of the best line-ups of new releases we have had so far. Emma Bunton releases the best solo Spice Girls song there ever was (NO ARGUMENTS), Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases one of the most under-rated comeback singles of all time and the Sugababes enter their imperial phase with Hole in the Head. For fans of 2000s pop music, these are joined by new releases from 50 Cent, Kevin Lyttle, R.E.M.,...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min
AUDIO SHOULD BE FIXED NOW!!! As I'm writing this I've just got home from seeing Madonna. I'm alive with the spirit of pop music. How can I write about Fast Food Rockers after what I've seen. Nevertheless, write about Fast Food Rockers I must. They are one of the 14 new entries we talk about this week on your favourite podcast about 2000s pop music nostalgia. That plus much more hilarious music conversation. Find out which Britpop band features Richard Osmond from Pointless' brother. Which band's...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Pop music is one of the most life-affirming forces on earth, but it has its dark side. In the latest episode of our 00s nostalgia podcast, we delve into the shocking stories behind some of 2003's biggest hits. From tragic swimming pool accidents to finding out about being dropped from your label in the shadiest way possible, we get into some pop music tales you've probably never heard before. ...But that doesn't mean that we're not also dealing with the usual pop music nonsense, hilarity and thr...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Your favourite podcast that every week relives the UK top 40 from 20 years ago is back with some big pop music hitters. Elvis Presley has have been dead for 26 years in 2003 but that doesn't stop him for going for his 18th number one single on the charts. Delta Goodrem won't let a serious health scare stop her from trying to get the top spot with Innocent Eyes. And Clea won't let being rejected by the British public AND Javine stop them from being one of the 2000s' best flop girl bands. All that...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week's episode has 13 new (well, new for 2003) releases...7 (!) of which are in the top 10. That means a top 40 singles chart full of some excellent pop music: Jamelia, Louise, Rachel Stevens and Westlife. But of course there's also crap: Nickelback and Limp Bizkit, plus a So Solid Crew song that would be better if so many members weren't in prison at the time. Plus, some major movements in LGBTQ+ right, both today and in the 2003 for fans of having group sex in hotel room! Hosted on Acast....
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min
I HAVE COVID which is definitely a real thing. Like Girls Aloud. That will make sense after you listen to the episode. In this week's episode of the podcast reliving the top 40 singles charts of the 2000s: Celine Dion tells one of the funniest jokes ever heard. Cheryl from Girls Aloud turns into a pigeon. And Gareth Gates spills all about his infamous relationship with Jordan/Katie Price. All that plus the usual 2000s talk, pop music nostalgia and a hilarious trivia about some of your favourite ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min