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Josh Widdicombe's Archive of Pop Culture

Keep It Light Media
Spice Girls
Studio 54
Mr Blobby
Noel Edmonds
Stock, Aitken and Waterman
David Hasselhoff
Neighbours
East 17
Berlin Wall
Millennium Dome
Chippendales
Disco
Video Nasties
New York
Steve Banerjee
Mary Whitehouse
Royal Family
Arthur Conan Doyle
Apocalypse Now
Roland Rat

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes78Founded10 months ago
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Latest Episodes

The final part of the infamous, and at times unexpected and bizarre story of one of modern Britain’s greatest folly’s turned success stories - The Millennium Dome.

Will the gang get away with their audacious diamond heist?

And what happens to the d... more

Part 4 of the infamous, and at times unexpected story of one of modern Britain’s greatest folly’s turned success stories - The Millennium Dome.

The millenium is here and the dome is finally open. But it's safe to say the illfated project has not gon... more

Part 3 of the infamous, and at times unexpected story of one of modern Britain’s greatest folly’s turned success stories - The Millennium Dome.

If you want to get in touch with the show...

Email: museumofpopculturepod@gmail.com

Instagram: archiveo... more

Joining me today to discuss the infamous, and at times unexpected story of one of modern Britain’s greatest folly’s turned success stories - The Millennium Dome, is comedian Matthew Crosby

Coming up in part 2 - debates and disagreements on the propo... more

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Suzi Ruffell
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Episode: Siegfried & Roy (Part 1)
Matthew Crosby
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Episode: Video Nasties, Mary Whitehouse and Censorship (Part 2)
Tom Craine
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Episode: The Making of 'Apocalypse Now' (Part 3)

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Josh Widdicombe
Host and curator of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Love the pod, hate the ads

    This is a good podcast with a great concept but the episodes seem to be getting shorter and shorter! I’m not a subscriber so I expect adverts but there are so many, and when they start in the middle of sentences it’s very jarring!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Llnzxz
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Still getting ads

    I love this podcast but cancelled my subscription because I’m still getting adverts. Can’t find anywhere to report this or get subscriber support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrabbler8888888
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Subscriber issues

    Decent pod, but subscription is a con. Full of ads and specials have disappeared

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Harold and Madge Bishop
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Subscriber but previous subscriber episodes have disappeared

    I can only access one subscriber episode, where have all the other ones gone?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gummidge
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Subscriber but getting ads and no bonus episodes

    I’ve filled out several forms to report the issue but get nothing back 😐

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    Tookie7
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Ads mid-sentence remain a frequent complaint from some listeners.
Guest dynamics and nostalgia for classic pop moments are often highlighted as strengths.
Listeners praise the entertaining mix of banter and cultural storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#182
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
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#35
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#214
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#87
New Zealand/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#150
United Arab Emirates/Comedy

Talking Points

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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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The show blends humorous banter with deep dives into landmark pop culture moments, tracing origin stories, backstage dynamics, and lasting cultural impact. A recurring format features Josh Widdicombe with a rotating co-host—often a fellow comedian—as they unpack everything from cinema and TV history to musical theatre and moral debates, weaving personal anecdotes with archival detail. Noteworthy is the chemistry-driven delivery, the willingness to tackle provocative topics with wit, and the wide spectrum of subjects that range from chaotic productions to era-defining moments, making it appealing to listeners who love well-researched nostalgia, storytelling, and entertaining critique without taking itself too seriously.

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