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The Naughtiest Noughty

Liam Milburn & Scott McGertynaughty00pod.podbean.com
Liam and Scott are on a mission to find the best hit pop song from the best decade. Going in chronological order from 2000 to 2009, measuring quality, legacy, social impact and their own personal memories in a winner-stays-on format, they'll determine by the end of the series what the very best 00s pop song is.
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Episodes

2.20 - Chain Reaction, Thinking It Over, What Would You Do?

Scott gets trashed and thrashed at a festival thanks to Sum 41, Liam learns that Steps’ Chain Reaction isn’t about chemistry and everyone learns that City High hasn’t aged well. Plus, tracks from Popstars runners-up Liberty and Mary J Blige. NOTE: There’ll be a TNNX this Monday with some tracks we haven’t had time for over the last few months from artists including Dane Bowers, Chemical Brothers and Starsailor! There'll probably be one next week too because we had to cut Elton John, Bell & S...

Jan 22, 20211 hr 10 min

2.19 - Can't Get You Out of My Head, Hey Baby, Smooth Criminal

The week has finally arrived. The build-up has been long and intense, but Can't Get You Out of My Head is here and causing all kinds of problems for Liam and Scott, both in 2021 and back in 2001. Plus, revamps do the trick for N-Trance, DJ Otzi and Alien Ant Farm; and Victoria Beckham and Samantha Mumba provide stiff competition for Kylie. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Jan 15, 20211 hr 9 min

2.18 - Too Close, Mambo No. 5, Starlight

The start of September 2001 sees Liam’s music critic skills find a new level of greatness* thanks to Uncle Kracker, Scott bemoans his lack of Ivor Novello awards and Blue aren’t exactly shy about their trouser tents. Plus, tracks from Bob the Builder, Louise, Emma Bunton and Artful Dodger. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Jan 08, 20211 hr 10 min

2020 Special Part 2 - Kylie Minogue, Melanie C, Baha Men

More tracks released in 2020 by some of the 00s artists we've covered so far! On this episode: Kylie Minogue, Melanie C, Baha Men, Blink-182, Faithless, Gorillaz, Moby and Vanessa Amorosi! If you enjoyed this and you'd like us to check out new music in 2021 from TNN artists, please let us know! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Jan 04, 202146 min

2020 Special Part 1 - Craig David, Steps, Britney Spears

Here on The Naughtiest Noughty, we live in two separate timelines. There's the real world 2020 one which has been hellish and soul-crushing, and there's the 2000s one where we look back to our respective youths and remember the good times with old friends. In this two-part episode, we're fusing the two and checking out what the big pop names of the 00s have been up to this year! Part 1 includes tracks from Craig David, Steps, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, All Saints, Kelis, Madonna, Missy Ell...

Jan 01, 202153 min

The Christmasiest Christmas: 2000-2004

The Darkness give a new meaning to ringing bells, an S Club Junior is the victim of an unfortunate typo, and The Cheeky Girls touch Scott's bum. Plus, after effectively torching Craig David's career, Leigh Francis launches his assault on the charts, Kate Winslet looks back in horror at her brief pop flirtations, and it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of Cliff. Elsewhere, Sugababes, Fast Food Rockers, Band Aid 20 and Paul Holt. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPo...

Dec 24, 20201 hr 25 min

2.17 - Let's Dance, Take Me Home, Let Me Blow Ya Mind

Scott takes a dump, Liam wastes a perfectly good iPod and Brandon Flowers from The Killers has a bright idea. This week's ridiculously stacked episode has hits from: Five, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Eve & Gwen Stefani, Jamiroquai, New Order, Nelly Furtado and Kosheen! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Dec 18, 20201 hr 10 min

2.16 - 21 Seconds, Ain't It Funny, Ante Up

Scary contact lenses in a So Solid Crew video help Scott recall a moment of heroics, Liam's conscience stops him slating Train, and an NME writer is dragged through the mud for their facetious statements. Plus, hits for Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, Geri Halliwell and M.O.P. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Dec 11, 20201 hr 4 min

2.15 - Bootylicious, Eternal Flame, Elevation

Liam discovers that the jelly in Destiny’s Child - Bootylicious isn’t the kind he got in his lunchbox, Scott enters Robot Wars and a conversation about U2’s Elevation leads to hamsters being put where they shouldn’t. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Dec 04, 20201 hr 10 min

2.14 - Eternity, Purple Pills, Castles in the Sky

Robbie Williams doesn't do much on either side of his July 2001 no.1 single to win over Scott, and it's not big or clever but Liam is impressed by just how druggy D12's Purple Pills is. Plus, Ian van Dahl executive producer Christophe Chantzis is on the phone from Belgium to discuss the making of Castles in the Sky. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Nov 27, 20201 hr 5 min

Drag queen Divina De Campo on a life-shaping decade, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and her love of Christina Aguilera

The 00s was quite the decade for our guest Divina De Campo, who you may know as the runner-up of 2019's RuPaul's Drag Race UK, or for her work as a drag queen and musician, or just for being a superb ambassador for the LGBTQ+ community! In this special bonus episode, Divina shares her musical upbringing and influences, what she's noticed about the shifts of our society and the music industry, plus she reveals her favourite and most important track of the decade! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 11 min

2.13 - The Way to Your Love, Another Chance, U Remind Me

Liam and Scott share their contrasting experiences with nose bleeds and skateboarding, but they're united by the giant hearts of Roger Sanchez's Another Chance. Elsewhere, big hits for Hear'Say, Usher, Wheatus, OPM and Gorillaz. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Nov 20, 20201 hr 4 min

2.12 - Lady Marmalade, All I Want, There You'll Be

The week's big questions: what are the ethics of posthumous releasing, is Stereophonics' Have a Nice Day a good song or just an interesting writing exercise, and what would you do if your mate vanished through a mirror? CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Nov 13, 20201 hr 4 min

2.11 - Angel, We Come 1, Here and Now

This week: banjos, riot vans, cake budgets and exposed belly buttons! Features hits from Shaggy, Travis, Faithless, Steps, Brandy & Ray J and Basement Jaxx. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Nov 06, 20201 hr 10 min

2.10 - Do You Really Like It?, Thank You, All Rise

The destruction of a flowerbed makes Liam sad, Scott (obviously) references Spice Girls' Holler when talking about some female-fronted R&B and DJ Pied Piper's no.1 smash-hit is compared to a healthy breakfast food. Plus, some shifts in opinion after last week's episode and some clarity at last over some misheard lyrics. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Oct 30, 20201 hr 6 min

2.9 - Ride Wit Me, You Are Alive, Who's That Girl?

Liam explores the mysteries of Bon Jovi's chart position, 17-year-old Scott goes on a 'Christian retreat' and Sweden's premium ABBA tribute band (no exaggeration) serve up one of the catchiest songs in the history of recorded sound. Plus, how will you fare in Scott's new game Who's That Girl? CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Oct 23, 20201 hr 6 min

2.8 - Don't Stop Movin', It's Raining Men, Play

Two number 1 singles this week: one from a former Spice Girl which divides Liam and Scott (I'm sure you can imagine how) and S Club 7 gaining some short-lived street cred. Plus, it's a spectacular week for music videos so we highly urge you to check them out if you get a chance! Search The Naughtiest Noughty on YouTube - we have a playlist! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Oct 16, 20201 hr 8 min

2.7 - Survivor, What Took You So Long, Liquid Dreams

Destiny's Child return to their reality TV roots for some inspiration, Missy Elliott gets her freak on and some boyband 'nocturnal emissions' rub Scott up the wrong way. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Oct 09, 20201 hr 6 min

2.6 - Pure and Simple, Butterfly, Mr Writer

A reality TV shaped asteroid crashes through the pop charts this week as Hear'Say make music history, plus the return of Craig David and Stereophonics, and a very alternative romantic anthem from Crazy Town. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Oct 02, 20201 hr 9 min

2.5 - It Wasn't Me, Uptown Girl, I'm Like a Bird

What's the connection between Gorillaz and teddy bears? Listen to find out. Plus, Shaggy's It Wasn't Me is on trial and Nelly Furtado soars like a majestic eagle into the competition. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Sep 25, 20201 hr 10 min

2.4 - Ms. Jackson, American Dream, Always Come Back to Your Love

Jakatta works his magic on the soundtrack of an Academy Award winning film, a busy Backstreet Boys production baffles Scott and A1 somehow forces Liam to relive some trouser traumas of yesteryear. Plus, hits from Dido, Outkast, BBMak, Melanie B, Debelah Morgan and Samantha Mumba. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Sep 18, 20201 hr 5 min

2.3 - Whole Again, Teenage Dirtbag, Last Resort

Scott sullies Atomic Kitten's smash-hit with typically juvenile and disgusting lyrics, Liam repents for his Papa Roach prejudice and we all agree to knock off early and go to the darts. Bad news if you dislike Dancing in the Moonlight and blokes chanting in a laddy way because they both pop up quite frequently this week. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Sep 11, 20201 hr 5 min

2.2 - Rollin', Pop Ya Collar, The Next Episode

Memories of Scott's youth are re-lived with the help of The Bongo Song, while other passions are crushed by Liam and the sands of time. Limp Bizkit, Usher, All Saints, Pink, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg all on the podcast this week and many more! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Sep 04, 20201 hr 3 min

2.1 - Love Don't Cost A Thing, Touch Me, The Way You Make Me Feel

2001 gets underway with Liam in tears over Steps, Scott taken back to house party days by Rui Da Silva and vocalist Maria Rubia on the podcast to chat about Fragma's Everytime You Need Me. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Aug 28, 20201 hr 17 min

A1's Mark Read on his career, chart drama and pop in 2020

Liam and Scott are joined by Mark Read - one-quarter of late-90s/early-00s pop sensations A1 - to chat about his 'Von Trapp-y' musical upbringing, the group's various chart tussles and of course, the notorious haircuts and looks of the era. Be sure to stream and purchase Mark's new single Smile Again! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Aug 24, 20201 hr 7 min

The 2000 TNN Awards

Join Liam and Scott for the glitziest, sparkliest and most poorly-attended awards do of the year as they celebrate 2000 in pop with prizes on offer for the year's best Garage track, the cheesiest slice of chart music going and the industry's biggest mouth. Plus, A1's Mark Read accepts the World Cup of 2000 Hit Pop Songs prize on behalf of the band! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Aug 21, 20201 hr 7 min

Your End of 2000 Review feat. Dr. Fox

Former Pop Idol judge and Pepsi Chart Show host Dr. Neil 'Foxy' Fox joins Liam and Scott to chat all things 2000 in pop music! Plus, your voice notes and comments as we close out the first year of our journey. We'd love to hear your stories, memories, reviews... contact details are below! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Aug 14, 20201 hr 3 min

1.22 - Stan, Can We Fix It, What Makes A Man

The race for the Christmas number 1 in 2000: five cheeky Irish lads, a cheeky lad from Stoke, and a *checks notes* plasticine builder. Stay tuned to the end to find out who's at the other end of that phone... CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Jul 24, 20201 hr 14 min
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