
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 | 72 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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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...
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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.
Ad breaks are a necessary evil, but halfway through a sentence is not ok.
I’m so thrilled that I found this podcast - it is SO entertaining - please never stop making these episodes!
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.
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
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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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