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Can't Stop The Pop

Matty Atkins & Craig Herman
Pop Music
Sugababes
About You Now
Steps
Let's Dance
Five
Spice Girls
S Club 7
The Spice Girls
Will Young
Girls Aloud
Mariah Carey
H & Claire
Melanie C
Kingsize
90s Boy Bands
Kathy Dennis
Dr. Luke
Phixx
All I Want For Christmas Is You

In each episode of Can't Stop The Pop, Matty Atkins and Craig Herman discuss a pop song from the '90s and '00s, offering facts, insight and some occasionally unconventional thoughts. If you like what we do, leave a review! Follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast Website: www.cantstopthepop.com E-mail: admin@cantstopthe... more

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In this episode of Can't Stop The Pop, we commemorate (or should that be commiserate) 30 years since the UK entered 'Ooh Aah…Just A Little Bit' into the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 and finished in…eighth place!?

Matty and Craig discuss how Gina G... more

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Get your vibe on because Can't Stop The Pop is back for a new year-long series of monthly episodes, and where better place to start than with Dannii Minogue vs. Flower Power's mid-'00s anthem, 'You Won't Forget About Me'.

Matty and Craig explore h... more

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It's the season three finale of Can't Stop The Pop, and as befitting such an occasion, we're looking back at 'Viva Forever' by the Spice Girls.

Matty and Craig reflect on how this – the fourth single from the 'Spiceworld' album – marked the end of... more

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Things take a supernatural turn in this episode of Can't Stop The Pop as Matty and Craig discuss Goldfrapp's 2005 hit, 'Ooh La La'.

We examine how the duo's sound evolved from their earlier material, resulting in a breakthrough that propelled them... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Smith
Member of Phixx and participant on Popstars: The Rivals
Phixx
Episode: Phixx – Hold On Me (Feat. Peter Smith)
Joe McElderry
Singer and entertainer, X Factor winner, known for his varied work in pop music and musical theatre
Episode: Ambitions (Feat. Joe McElderry)
Louise Fudge
Member of the pop group Supersister
Supersister
Episode: Supersister – Coffee (Feat. Louise Fudge)

Hosts

Matty Atkins
Co-host and lead presenter across episodes, focuses on pop history, production, and campaign narratives.
Craig Herman
Co-host known for deep dives into track history, production, and artist trajectories with a candid conversational style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Nostalgia Overload

    2 years late to the Can’t Stop the pop party, but you are absolutely speaking my language.

    So many great pop songs gone but not forgotten, thanks for continuing to make this little gem!

    Questions I need answers to:

    Do we think the person Jessica Garlick asked to Come Back, ever did?

    Why was Lasgo so alone?

    Did anyone ever tell Ian Van Dahl why we build castles in the sky?

    is it true that Beverly Knight should coulda woulda been global phenomenon?

    Why didn’t Verbalicious play nice?

    After brea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theglenniverse
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • The BEST

    Matty and Craig, they know there stuff and they have great banter which makes this podcast one of my favs. I always look forward to Friday hearing an episode and going back listening to there stuff brings a smile to my face. They are amazing guys 🩵🩵🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emie_rehema
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Ultra Good!! 👍🏻

    Ultra good! Loved the Ultra Nate episode. Rediscovering her album again thanks to you lot. Keep up the hard work! 😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mal Wel
    Australia2 years ago
  • LOVE!

    I adore the commentary and it takes me right back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danalcoholic
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Strong host knowledge and enthusiasm for pop history
Nostalgia-focused analysis with entertaining banter
Positive reception of guest perspectives and live episodes
Audience enjoys the deep dives into production and chart context

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Gina G – Ooh Aah...Just A Little Bit
Q: Why did this song become such a global hit, despite mixed Eurovision results?
The track transcended Eurovision thanks to its catchy chorus, strong production, and cross-demographic appeal, reaching audiences beyond Eurovision fans and achieving big UK and European chart success.
Phixx – Hold On Me (Feat. Peter Smith)
Q: What most people are going to remember about this is the video?
Craig describes the video as bondage-themed yet not conventionally sexy, aimed at a demographic beyond typical boy band fans.
Phixx – Hold On Me (Feat. Peter Smith)
Q: What are your immediate thoughts on the song?
Craig describes "Hold On Me" as a great song that stands up today due to its 80s throwback vibes and bold artistic choices in the video.
Ambitions (Feat. Joe McElderry)
Q: What are your future ambitions?
I'd love to release music outside of the UK and eventually do a musical film.
Ambitions (Feat. Joe McElderry)
Q: How in a nutshell did the two experiences compare?
Pop star to opera star was a real fun project for me and taught me how to sing classical crossover music, and got me an album, which was unexpected but successful.

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What is Can't Stop The Pop about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two long-running hosts dissect pop songs from the 90s and 00s, pairing in-depth musical analysis with nostalgia and witty banter. Episodes frequently explore production choices, video direction, chart performance, and the broader cultural context of each track, often weaving in industry politics and marketing missteps. The show stands out for its enthusiastic deep-dives, guest perspectives, and a conversational vibe that makes pop history approachable and entertaining for listeners who love tracking how songs became cultural touchstones.

A notable strength is the way conversations blend technical detail with personal memories, creating a feel-good yet informative experience. Its focus on classic tracks, chart trajectories, and the evolutio... more

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