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Eighties Archive Podcast

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80s Music
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1980s Music Scene
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Modern Romance
Photography
London
Liverpool
Freelance Photography
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ronnie Kray
Synth Rock
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Perfect Day
Magazine
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Danny Wilson
Scottish Music Scene
Loose Ends

David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid. John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid. Both were born in small Essex towns. During lockdown, they started a banter filled podcast, playing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore. Formerly known as ... more

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We have a great chin wag with Scouse Actor Victor Mcguire about his career in TV and film, covering the popular series Bread and Goodnight Sweetheart as well as Phantom Of The Opera and Sta... more

Welcome Writer, Author Andrew Cartmel.

We welcome Actress Nicola Bryant most know for her role as Doctor Who's companion Peri Brown - John's favourite companion to John's favourite Doctor. To this end, although David did the noble thing and let John go a bit silly on a solo mission, he st... more

Ahead of Britpop by some 5 years, Ben Addison and his twin brother Scott forged a band that were a magic blend, steeped in references. channelling his Anthony Newley via Bowie, kicking out Who licks in power pop punk troupe Boys Wonder.

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Andrew Cartmel
Writer, editor, and former script editor of Doctor Who; author of The Vinyl Detective series.
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast Ep.100 - Andrew Cartmel (Writer - Dr.Who)
Julian Mendelsohn
Australian engineer, producer, and mixer well-known for his contributions to 80s and 90s music.
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast Ep.97 - Julian Mendelsohn (Engineer, Producer, Mixer) : "I would learn about all the studios and the great producers from record sleeves, but you can't do that now, with streaming"
Bob Beland
Legendary guitarist, singer, and songwriter
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast Ep.94 - Bob Beland (American solo artist) : "Tom Waits told me to get into a punk a band"
Peter Boyd Smith
Engineer, Producer, Mixer known for work with The Bible, The Adventures, and Sting
Episode: 80sArchive Podcast Ep.93 - Pete Boyd Smith (Engineer, Producer, Mixer - The bible, The Adventures, Sting) : Sledgehammer? There isn't a better sounding record 5 years either side of it!"
JJ Mist
A solo singer and promising synthwave artist from New Zealand.
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast Ep.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties"
Martin Ansell
Songwriter and session musician
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast EP.91 - Martin Ansell (Songwriter + Session Musician) : "Magnet were just a toy label, EMI filed me away in a draw and Island wouldn't even pay for a full live band!""
Nick Whitecross
Singer and songwriter, frontman of Kissing The Pink
Kissing The Pink
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast EP.89 - Nick Whitecross (Kissing The Pink) : "When Bowie wrote Life On Mars, he wrote about his friend - my sister, she is the girl with the mousey hair!"
Dave Clayton
Musician and keyboardist who has worked with various leading bands
Simply Red, Depeche Mode
Episode: 80s Archive Podcast EP.68 - Dave Clayton (Keys/ Programming, Depeche Mode/ Kraftwerk/ Simply Red/ Bowie/ McCartney) : Kraftwerk sat around drinking Chablis, talking about Depeche Mode and ladies!"
Leigh Gorman
Bassist for Bow Wow Wow and Adam & The Ants
Episode: 80s Archive podcast EP.57 - Leigh Gorman (Bow Wow Wow/ Adam & The Ants) : We're recovering in hospital, while someone empties our bank account... We know who did it!"

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John
Co-host known for his passion for music and film, bringing a youthful perspective to discussions.
David Arscott
Co-host with extensive knowledge of 80s music and culture, drawing on personal experiences.

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3.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Top draw !

    See advertised on fb and thought I’d give the podcast a whirl,rightfully went back to episode 1. Three episodes in and love it,decent guests and the guys questions makes the show flow really well .

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bigbinxthe1st
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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80s Archive Podcast EP.6 Griff Griffiths (Strength/ Fun Krew) : "I Thought I Was The King Of Spain"
Q: So Griff, tell us about another one of your musical outlets, Strength.
Strength was a band re-named from Fun Crew, with a notable hit 'The Girl For Me', and they recorded an album that sadly never saw the light of day, but experienced a unique recording process that included multiple studios.
80s Archive Podcast EP.6 Griff Griffiths (Strength/ Fun Krew) : "I Thought I Was The King Of Spain"
Q: So Griff, why jump Van Halen?
Griff believes 'Jump' is an anthem of rock and roll, embodying the vibrant spirit of the 80s and humorously recalls a challenge to arm wrestle lead singer David Lee Roth at a party, which he claimed to have won.
80s Archive Podcast EP.6 Griff Griffiths (Strength/ Fun Krew) : "I Thought I Was The King Of Spain"
Q: Tell us about Young Griff.
Griff grew up in West London and started playing drums when he was 10 years old, joining bands in school before moving on to more established groups like The Bad Actors and Funk Crew.
80s Archive podcast Ep.11 - Anita Chellamah (Toto Coelo/ Legs & Co) : "I Had All These Feelings In Me As A Kid, Music & Dance Were My Outlet. Definitely"
Q: What do you feel is your calling in life?
Anita reflects that her calling might be to connect with others and spark light in those she encounters through her work in therapy.
80s Archive podcast Ep.11 - Anita Chellamah (Toto Coelo/ Legs & Co) : "I Had All These Feelings In Me As A Kid, Music & Dance Were My Outlet. Definitely"
Q: Where do you come from? How did you start out in the music business?
Anita discusses her mixed-race background and her early experiences with dance and music through her mother, eventually leading to her career in the music industry.

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Exploring the rich and often overlooked music scene of the 1980s, a passionate duo invites listeners on a nostalgic journey filled with lost, forgotten, and lesser-known tracks from that vibrant decade. By hosting engaging conversations with musicians and artists who shaped the era, they provide listeners with both entertainment and insight into the personal stories behind the music. The podcast, characterized by a lively banter between its hosts who boast both personal experiences with the '80s and subsequent generations' perspectives, keeps the essence of that time alive, lighting a path for modern listeners to discover the artistic and cultural significance of '80s music as well as the lives of those who made it happen.

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