
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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Episode 2:
Coming up in this episode - we meet the celebrities taking part in the show, and discover the reasons why her majesty The Queen and Charles and Diana quite wisely give the event a wide berth!
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Episode 1:
In the first episode of this series, Josh Widdicombe and comedian and friend Matthew Crosby discuss the incredible story of 'It's a Royal Knockout'
The year is 1987…
And in Britain, disaster is lurking at every turn…
The stock market ... more
In this episode of Museum of Pop Culture we discuss and respond to all the brilliant emails, messages, corrections and suggestions that you, the wonderful MOPC community, have sent us.
Thanks to everyone for joining the MOPC fan club community and ... more
Episode 4:
In the final episode of the story of East 17 the dream refuses to die as various incarnations of the band rise from the ashes. Will there be a happy ending?
And we also look at other classic pop band reformations from S-Club 7, to Bucks... more
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The range of topics is spot on and done in a comprehensive way (typically 4 episodes). Josh is great but Tom Craine is seriously annoying! He would be funnier if he said half as much but the constant interruptions and unfunny jokes are grating.
This podcast is interesting, funny and exceptionally well researched. Unlike most podcasts where people just pitch up and talk there has been some serious hard work that has gone into this.
The chemistry is variable depending upon who is joining Josh but he is consistently funny.
Been laughing out loud all day about the tales of Pete Waterman!
Informative, nostalgic and laugh-out-loud funny.
It's not goal hanger but if you love TRIH, TRIP and TRIE then you'll like this. Not overtly comedic but with plenty of banter. Just a trip down memory lane! Lots of gentle nostalgia and a plethora of interesting factoids.
Loving the show it’s rapidly become my go to weekly podcast. As an old skool QK alumni I need to hear more from the Director or Podcasts Michael please. But love the show keep up the stellar work.
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A chronicle of pop culture history with a witty, banter-rich approach, using deep dives into iconic moments, people, and eras. The format centers on a steady pair of hosts and a recurring guest co-host, blending nostalgia with sharp, humorous analysis of film, TV, music, and celebrity moments. Listeners can expect well-researched context, lively conversations, and a playful willingness to relive cultural milestones—from Studio 54 and Spice Girls to tech legends and beyond. Notable strengths include strong conversational chemistry, structured storytelling with room for humorous tangents, and a consistently nostalgic yet fresh lens on culture that often uncovers surprising connections between past and present.
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