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Talk ’90s to me

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Diving deep into a wild decade of chaos, creativity and hedonism – from Oasis to ‘Friends’, from grunge to girl power, from Kate Moss to alcopops to ‘Trainspotting’ and beyond. Join award-winning Observer journalist and Smash Hits graduate Miranda Sawyer as she meets the people who were really there for the decade of Cool Britannia, Cantona and the Chemical Generation. Follow us on Instagram and B... more

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Brendan Murphy
Ace comedian and creator of Buffy Revamped
Buffy Revamped
Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer! – How a surprise monster hit redefined horror
John Niven
Writer and former A&R in the 90s, author of Kill Your Friends and other works
Author, screenwriter
Episode: Cash, cocaine and chaos – The mad, bad ’90s music biz with author John Niven
Chantal Feduchin-Pate
Showgirls expert, co-host
The Way They Were
Episode: Showgirls – Worst film of the ’90s or misunderstood gem?
John Robins
Comedian, author of Thirst
Episode: From Queen to Mogwai – John Robins on his ’90s music journey
Sian Pattenden
journalist and lead singer/songwriter of The Sha Sha Shanimals
The Sha Sha Shanimals
Episode: Prozac Nation! – How one grunge-era depression memoir changed everything
Pete Brown
Award-winning beer writer and author (Tasting Notes, The Art and Science of Pairing Beer with Music and Clubland)
Author and beer expert
Episode: Alcopops! – Hooch, Metz, Breezers and the booze of the ’90s
Tim Wheeler
Brilliant songwriter and singer from Ash
Ash
Episode: Ash! – Tim Wheeler on the Northern Irish kids who crashed the Britpop party
Simon Mills
Ex-editor of Sky Magazine and 90s cultural commentator
Sky Magazine (ex-editor)
Episode: Sky Magazine! – Sex, sin and six-packs with the Bible of the ’90s
Jules O'Riordan
DJ and entertainment lawyer known as Judge Jules
Judge Jules (DJ/Attorney), Soniq Music
Episode: Judge Jules – The original superstar DJ on decks, drugs and rock’n’roll

Host

Miranda Sawyer
Host of Talk '90s to me; Observer journalist and Smash Hits alumnus; frequent host across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Miranda’s Mutley Chuckle Kills It In A Good Way

    Miranda’s Mutley Chuckle Kills It In A Good Way 🤣🤫, loved it all first time round, we all did- M gets it done without the @rz platery and ring craft evident on other cheap imitations.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Andy Onyx
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Talk editing to me

    Would benefit from tighter editing. Miranda’s stream of consciousness style is ok on a subject she knows well, but annoying the rest of the time. A lot of shows ramble endlessly- I rarely get to the end of an episode, despite enjoying many of the subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    1223452379
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Solid 90s Pod

    I refused to listen originally despite liking Miranda’s work as I tend to resist nostalgia. However I’m a solid punter for this pod and it’s slowly won me over. The 90s was the best decade and culturally fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bramleyborn2
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Amazing nostalgia fest!

    Love this pod and love Miranda (who’d undoubtedly be one of my sleb dinner party guests coz she’s so knowledgeable, wise and fun!) This pod takes me right back to the best decade yet where fashion, music and politics all coalesced into a perfect set of conditions for being a teenager. Highly recommended discussion for such a phenomenal time in our cultural history. Great guests too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hobbalina
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Awful

    Love the premise but Miranda is just so annoying as a host.

    She’s not warm or funny, she talks too fast and the fake laugh reeks of desperation. I don’t know who told her she can do this.

    She’s needs to stick to the written word.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NikkWitt
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Many praise the host's knowledge and ability to steer conversations without losing warmth.
Listeners describe the show as a nostalgic, well-researched trip through 90s culture with sharp guest anecdotes.
Some episodes are noted as stronger when the guest carries the energy, but the production and research are consistently highlighted as standout.

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#142
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#223
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#19
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#183
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#8
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Prozac Nation! – How one grunge-era depression memoir changed everything
Q: How did Wurtzel's portrayal of depression influence later generations of writers and readers?
Her unapologetic approach to describing depression and its social context empowered a new wave of writers to present honest, vulnerable narratives, paving the way for contemporary female memoirists to write about themselves without artifice.
Prozac Nation! – How one grunge-era depression memoir changed everything
Q: Tell us about the book's initial reception and how it challenged literary memoir norms.
The book was both praised for its raw candor and criticized as self-absorbed; it disrupted expectations of memoirs by young women and sparked debate about whether such personal, unfiltered writing could be commercially and critically successful.
Italia ’90 – Gazza’s tears, Maradona’s madness and the tournament that changed football!
Q: What was so special about the Italia '90 World Cup?
The tournament transformed football's image in England, shifting from hooliganism and embarrassment to a more positive perception.
Italia ’90 – Gazza’s tears, Maradona’s madness and the tournament that changed football!
Q: How would you assess, as a football writer, how England did?
England had a few strong young players, but ultimately they were not a brilliant team despite showing some nice performances.
Patreon mini-pod! UNFINISHED SYMPATHY – How MASSIVE ATTACK kickstarted trip-hop
Q: How would you describe the song Unfinished Sympathy?
It doesn't sound exactly like what people think of as trip-hop but captures the early 90s dance movement, leaning towards musicality rather than purely rave culture.

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What is Talk ’90s to me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, nostalgia-rich exploration of 1990s culture, media, music, and consumer trends, anchored by a sharp interviewer who engages guests with insider memories and critical context. Across episodes, topics include advertisers' blitzes and regulatory shifts, Britpop and alt-culture, fashion icons, TV and magazine ecosystems, and pivotal moments that defined a decade of Cool Britannia. Noteworthy guests span musicians, journalists, actors, and industry insiders, delivering candid anecdotes, industry insights, and thoughtful critiques of fame, gender, and youth culture. The show often threads personal memories with broader cultural analysis, producing an engaging blend of storytelling, history, and expert perspective that appeals to listene... more

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