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Talk ’90s to me

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Britpop
Pop Culture
Seinfeld
The Prodigy
Madonna
90s Sitcoms
Fashion
KLF
Humor
Adidas Gazelle
Pulp Fiction
Friends
Oasis
Firestarter
Radio 1
The Adam and Joe Show
Character Dynamics
1990s Footwear Culture
Calvin Klein
Rave Scene

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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Diving deep into all things ’90s. John Robins was a child at the start of the ’90s and eighteen by the end of it. He talks through his early obsession with Freddie Mercury and Queen’s ‘90s releases, his controversial non-uniform day outfits and how h... more

Diving deep into all things ’90s… Elizabeth Wurtzel’s groundbreaking grunge-era memoir of depression, medication and alienation Prozac Nation divided opinion like few books ever have. How did it become the book of a generation? Does it stand up now? ... more

Diving deep into all things ’90s. Bright, sugary and brewed to go down far too easily, alcopops arrived in the ’90s with a bang. They blurred the line between soft drink and spirit, encouraged a new generation into the pubs and if you believed the ta... more

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Diving deep into all things ’90s. It’s 1994, three schoolkids from Downpatrick get permission from their headteacher to go on tour with Elastica… and the rest is history. Ash arrive with the bombastic Girl From Mars and pure teenage nerve, somehow la... more

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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
Boyd Hilton
Entertainment editor of Heat, contributing editor of Empire, and host of the Boyd Hilton show for Sir!
Heat / Sir / Empire
Episode: This Life – The definitive guide to being young in the ’90s
Natalie Cassidy
Actress known for EastEnders, Sonia Jackson
EastEnders
Episode: Eastenders icon Natalie Cassidy! – On being Sonia, barmy soap stories and Britpop!
Dan Wakeford
Former News Editor of Heatmag, Editorial Director of Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment journalism
Episode: Leonardo DiCaprio – The Rise of the 90s’ Ultimate Heartthrob
Jude Rogers
Fabulous music journalist and author of The Sound of Being Human; expert on Buckley
The Guardian / author
Episode: Jeff Buckley – Inside a Beautiful Tragedy

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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 301 ratings
  • Great overall- few skips

    I really enjoy this - the Calvin Klein one was brilliant because sali hughes knew her stuff as a guest. She got the assignment. The guy on the lads mag one…so self centred. It was all about how great he was. The host couldn’t get a word in. Dull.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    caralittta
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Episodes really hinge on the guest

    I love the premise of this podcast and have really enjoyed lots of episodes. The most recent one (lads mags) however was so boring I had to stop halfway through. The male guest was the most boring guest ever! I loved the east17 episode and the Pulp Fiction one. My favourite one so far has been the Mary Portas one- I really appreciate a female perspective on the 90s.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lisaj_uk
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Mid

    The guests voices are boring probably just me but still I can’t get invested when the guests all sound like they work a boring office job all day and are single no kids balding middle class men

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bobbyboyislit23
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • OH MY GOD! SO GOOD

    This is brilliant. Miranda is funny and her guests are funny. It’s full of

    Knowledge. I particularly liked (from the ones I’ve listened to so far) are “TFI Friday” “posh and becks wedding” “boybands”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HazzaHbomb
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Anyone remember Spangles?

    …moves on a generation

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    1860az67
    United Kingdom4 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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#185
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#7
United Kingdom/Arts
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#49
Australia/Arts
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#26
Ireland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#55
Indonesia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#69
Netherlands/Arts

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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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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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7. Natalie Cassidy
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