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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
Video Nasties
New York
Steve Banerjee
Mary Whitehouse
Royal Family
Arthur Conan Doyle
Apocalypse Now
Roland Rat
Nelson Mandela

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

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

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

At the end of the twentieth century on the banks of the Rive... more

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Welcome back to part 2… Coming up in this part we've got tiger attacks, lawsuits and conspiracy theories as the Siegfried and Roy juggernaut starts to derail at the height of their fame. But we kick things off with famous magic mistakes from history.... more

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Matthew Crosby
Comedian and guest discussing Neighbours
Episode: Neighbours (Part 3)
Suzi Ruffell
Comedian and friend of the show, discussing The Chippendales
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Episode: The Chippendales (Part 1)
Tom Craine
Comedian and podcaster, a friend of Josh Widdicombe.
Episode: The Rise and Fall of Mr Blobby and Noel Edmonds (Part 1)

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Josh Widdicombe
Host and curator of the show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • What happened?

    Why has there been no new episodes and why am I paying for no new episodes? Why has there been no communication from Josh to us all?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    shoppie
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • So very lazy

    It seems that Widdicombe has carried on where he left off with the later period of the once very good Quickly Kevin with this half baked tosh. The concept is a very good one though unfortunately it executed so poorly here. The early episodes were ok but later ones became very short with adverts chucked in during the middle of sentences (and so many adverts). It seems it’s only taken him 6 months to get bored of doing this even though it’s little more than him reading off a script written by a re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sergei Dobrovolski
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Unbearable

    When did Josh widdicombe become so insufferable? He manages to virtue signal and squeeze in references to what is morally right and wrong in almost every episode. If only we were all as worthy and virtuous as him and his comedy mates. He used to be funny. Shame really as it’s a good premise ruined by basic lack of comedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yogelberry
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • What’s happened?

    No fan club content in weeks, episodes getting significantly shorter? Coincidentally ever since Josh was announced as the host of Strictly. This is genuinely the only podcast I subscribe too, its brilliant, lets hope it isn’t going to fade away.

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    Dylanchannon
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Funny and original

    Brilliant and varied, some unexpectedly crazy tales in these archives and the mix of Tom, Suzi and Matthew as co-presenters changes the ‘what to expect dynamic’ of each topic in a good way. Made my husband binge listen to the Neighbours eps back to back on a recent long car journey (driver’s choice) and he laughed out loud at a couple of Crosby quips before we both got amnesia and moved to Brissie. He’s now started listening to the archives solo beginning with Blobby & Noel, and I suggest prospe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joanna Hants
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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#144
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#34
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#120
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#71
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#72
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#114
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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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