
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 | 60 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Spiderman: Turn off the Dark - Broadway's Biggest Musical Failure? (Part 2)
In this episode we discuss the genesis story of the band whose two members soundtrack the doomed musical - rock legends U2.
And we start to get a sense of the various egos ... more
Spiderman: Turn off the Dark - Broadway's Biggest Musical Failure? (Part 1)
Joining me today to discuss one of the most disastrous Broadway Musicals ever - Spiderman: Turn off the Dark - Is comedian and friend Suzi Ruffell
There are Broadway musica... more
EPISODE 3
Welcome back to the final part of the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
If you thought the first two parts were a rollercoaster, incredibly his life story is about to take even more wild twists and turns!!!
Sir Arthur Conan Do... more
EPISODE 2
Welcome back to part 2 of the story Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes...
Coming up in this episode - Sherlock Holmes is killed and resurrected by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle… and we discuss other instances where famous celebrities hav... more
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Being from Australia and not as familiar with some of the topics, I didn’t think this would be for me. However, Josh makes a 4 part podcast about Mr Blobby, SA&W, David Hasselhoff, etc really interesting! And funny, too
Why is the 2nd episode of Spice Girls not available? Everything else is!
Love it
Ironic that you say it’s a royal knockout was a shambles. Was episode 3 listened to after editing and putting out? Adverts halfway though sentences, sections repeated seconds after hearing them, then after 36 mins it finished halfway through another sentence.
V funny and entertaining fav new ppdcast
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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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