Back to NOW!
Pop RamblerCelebrating all things related to the variously compiled world of pop.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicMusic Interviews | |||
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Gimme Fried Chicken!
Well, if that sentence means anything to you at all, other than being a slightly curt way of asking for, er, fried chicken, then you are in the right place!
Yes, of course this was Queen's hilarious final line in their anthemic... more
Nineteen Ninety Three.
It's a country we've visited on a number of occasions in this particular parish of variously compiled pop. And it's always one that welcomes us back warmly.
There's our strident, shiny boybands working up a sweat down at your... more
1976. You’d think that people would have had enough of silly love songs.
Well, silly or not, the charts of this fascinating year were full of big, big hits. Crowdpleasers, I hear you cry? Well, whatever way you view 1976, and many so-called rock jou... more
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of 99:
So the year/decade/century/millennium was coming to a close but before the apocalypse didn’t actually arrive at midnight on 31st December 1999, there was the small matter of a quite poptastic summer to be had... more
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Having listened to most of the shows & initially enjoying the show I’ve now unsubscribed; if you want the opinion of the interviewer just ask the guest - all he does is agree with the week’s guest. He fawns over them & is basically a nodding dog. Pretentious nonsense.
Apple Podcasts1Dan J Hardy
United Kingdoma year ago - Excellent Podcast
What a trip down memory lane.
Apple Podcasts5Sir Pick 'N' Mix-A-LotUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Swingoriliant
This is an essential listen for any fans of pop music and compilation albums in general. Ian is a perfect host and is so clearly a huge music fan (as shown by his impressive showing on Popmaster TV). The choice of guests is pretty much spot on and always throw themselves into the task of dissecting a particular Now album with huge gusto and enthusiasm.
I look forward to every episode whether it’s from my beloved 80s heyday or later on, with huge anticipation. Long may it continue going Back to ... more
Apple Podcasts5MarvindodgersUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Something Good
Crazy about this podcast. Iain is a charming and unassuming presenter (a rare thing) and really knows his hit parades! The conversations are an awesome mix of the personal and the musical. Very funny, nostalgic and informative. Keep the episodes coming!
Apple Podcasts5cactusflowertowerUnited Kingdom3 years ago - My favourite podcast
My friend used to talk about reaching a flow state whilst flicking through records in HMV so much so that they’d need to know where the nearest public toilets were located. Similarly I’ve found this podcast has become the closest thing to catnip for me. All my favourite nerdy music writer personalities on here including Sian Pattenden, Pete Paphides, Andrew Harrison, Jude Rogers.
I’m not sure who Iain the presenter is but I want to know what he’s planning for his next pop related project becaus... more
Apple Podcasts5JedibreakfastUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #172 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Ireland/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Norway/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  United Arab Emirates/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  New Zealand/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Sweden/Music/Music Commentary |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to NOW!
What is Back to NOW! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show uses compilation-era pop as a lens to explore memory, culture, and the music industry, weaving track-by-track commentary with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from hosts and a rotating roster of guests who helped shape the NOW series and wider pop landscape. Episodes blend personal histories with trivia about licensing, production, and the cultural moment each year represents, from 1980s house to late-90s Britpop, with a distinctive focus on how NOW compilations function as time capsules. Expect thoughtful analysis, nostalgic storytelling, and plenty of insider context about chart culture, videos, and the evolving relationship between radio, retail, and streaming. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from journalists and authors to... more
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Back to NOW! launched 6 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Back to NOW! include:
1. Sanjeev Kohli
2. Ray Harris
3. Alexis Petridis
4. Graeme Thomson
5. Tom Doyle
6. Marc Burrows
7. Sue Charles
8. Justin Lewis
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