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Josh Widdicombe's Archive of Pop Culture

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Spice Girls
Studio 54
Mr Blobby
Noel Edmonds
Stock, Aitken and Waterman
David Hasselhoff
Neighbours
East 17
Berlin Wall
Chippendales
Disco
Steve Banerjee
New York
Royal Family
Arthur Conan Doyle
Apocalypse Now
Roland Rat
Nelson Mandela
Prince Charles
Pop Culture

Join Josh Widdicombe (Parenting Hell) as he tells the greatest stories in the history of popular culture. Partnered each time by one of his best friends in the world (comedians Tom Craine, Matthew Crosby or Suzi Ruffell) Josh takes us through the wildest and most entertaining stories of unhinged genius, world dominating success and shaming failure. Mr Blobby, The KLF, East 17, Dallas, Ghostwatch, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome back to part 3 of the story of Mary Whitehouse, Video Nasties and the Censorship debate… in this episode we discuss infamous video nasties titles such as Cannibal Holocaust and I Spit on your grave. And the contoversial work of literature (at... more

Coming up in part 2 we discuss the formation of the BBFC (that’s the British Board of film classification to you and I) the birth of VHS…

And the Video Nasties craze hits boiling point as infamous titles such as ‘Driller Killer’, The Evil Dead and C... more

Britain in the early 1980s. A nation gripped by fear.

Not of war. Not of crime.

But of what was lurking... on the video shelf.

Cheap horror films. Violent exploitation movies. Unregulated VHS tapes passed from hand to hand…

They became known by o... more

NEIGHBOURS - PART 4

A sun-drenched rival soap is launched over in Summer Bay - sadly they both go the way of the Dodo. But ultimately, what matters is the friends and neighbours we made along the way...

All episodes for this series are available to... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Crosby
Comedian and guest discussing Neighbours and pop culture nostalgia
Episode: Neighbours (Part 4)
Tom Craine
Comedian, partner in episodes of the show
Independent comedian
Episode: The Making of 'Apocalypse Now' (Part 3)
Suzi Ruffell
Co-host and guest for this episode
Comedian
Episode: The Chippendales (Part 4)

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Josh Widdicombe
Host of the series; drives narrative and guides discussions with enthusiasm and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • What a shame!

    From absolutely loving this at the beginning to now switching off for good. The political references to any one that is not left.. as a terrible person.Holly valance being branded worse person in the world for backing reform. Shame shame shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Loves an Essex refrence
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Overly intrusive ads

    Ad breaks are a necessary evil, but halfway through a sentence is not ok.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ABCgdhsjshehw
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Never stop making these

    I’m so thrilled that I found this podcast - it is SO entertaining - please never stop making these episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SammiCbag
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Phoned In

    Josh reading out the script like he's never seen it before, which I suspect is true, and a guest who's never seen the film under discussion.

    If they don't care, don't expect me to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Henry Crunn
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Clueless

    Listened to Apocalypse Now eps. They couldn’t find a guest who had actually seen the film?! Or could be arsed to watch it for the podcast??? Lazy. If you like someone Wikipedia entries. You’ll love it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dommorama
    United Kingdoma month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for nostalgia-fueled storytelling and sharp humor.
Critiques tend to focus on guest dynamics and pacing rather than content quality.
Many appreciate the hosts' chemistry and the deep dives into cultural eras.
Guests and topics are well-researched, entertaining, and accessible to both new and longtime fans.

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Apple Podcasts
#66
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#79
Indonesia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#118
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#202
New Zealand/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Spice Girls (Part 1)
Q: Do you think the Spice Girls, if I'd been the fifth one, would have been as successful?
I think it would have been weird; they would have focused too much on me instead of the group.
The Spice Girls (Part 1)
Q: Can you name any 90s girl bands before The Spice Girls?
I think All Saints were around before, but they didn't have a hit.
The Spice Girls (Part 1)
Q: Did you love them then?
I adored them; I remember getting 'Wannabe' on cassette and just thinking it was the best video ever.
The Spice Girls (Part 1)
Q: Were you a fan of The Spice Girls?
Massively, specifically Mel C. Let's go.
The Hit Factory: Stock, Aitken and Waterman (Part 1)
Q: What do you think if I say Pete Waterman to you now?
Matthew admits he has a skewed version of Pete Waterman in mind, associating him with an 80s record producer.

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What is Josh Widdicombe's Archive of Pop Culture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends deep dives into pop culture history with light-hearted banter between a host and rotating comedian co-hosts. Episodes revisit iconic moments from TV, film, music, and celebrity culture—often focusing on behind-the-scenes chaos, historic milestones, and the cultural mood of previous decades. The tone is affectionate and humorous, with meticulous storytelling, vivid anecdotes, and entertaining commentary that makes nostalgia accessible to both longtime fans and curious newcomers. A standout trait is the chemistry between hosts, which consistently turns potentially dense histories into engaging, digestible conversations that entertain while educating. Potential listeners can expect a playful yet well-researched tour through me... more

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