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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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Clark Collis
Author of 'Screaming and Conjuring, The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie'
Episode: How Scream started the ’90s horror revolution
Mark Radcliffe
Radio genius, bestselling author, and member of The Shire Horses
Radio 1, Radio 2, Six Music
Episode: Radio 1's most chaotic decade – with Mark Radcliffe of 'Mark and Lard'
John Sizzle
Queer pioneer, co-owner of The Divine, and Madonna devotee
The Divine
Episode: Madonna! From Blonde Ambition to the Pope’s Blacklist
Andrew Harrison
Former editor of the 1990s magazine Mixmag
Episode: The Prodigy – Keith Flint, Firestarters and a rock-rave fusion
Yasi Salek
Music expert and host of the podcast Bandsplain
Bandsplain
Episode: Nirvana! Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, grunge and the whole brilliant mess – with Yasi Salek
Irvine Welsh
Scottish novelist and playwright, known for his book Trainspotting
Author
Episode: Trainspotting! – Irvine Welsh on what it all REALLY meant
Ted Kessler
Author of A Sound So Very Loud, an insider's look at Oasis
Author and journalist
Episode: Oasis! Music, mayhem and the band that kickstarted the ’90s – with author Ted Kessler

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Miranda Sawyer
Miranda Sawyer is an award-winning journalist and the host of the podcast. With a rich background in music journalism, she is known for her insightful and engaging storytelling, often drawing on her experiences in the media industry.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Intelligent but giggly

    Love the insights and gossip from someone who was there in the thick of it. Really good guests and nice fast, witty conversations. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prismington
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • 90s with Miranda

    Love it. Funny and gives you tons of stuff to check out. Great period. Well done Miranda

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squideatingdough
    Japan24 days ago
  • Great Podcast Series

    Really enjoying this podcast series. Just the right amount of warm nostalgia mixed with a realistic acceptance that the 90s were a very different era. Miranda Sawyer is a great host and I have enjoyed all her guests (particularly Yasi).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burmadog
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A mixed bag

    Some of the episodes are simply excellent (George Michael and Nirvana spring to mind) with fascinating insight into the period. Some episodes are simply dire (Miranda clearly hasn’t watched and dislikes Friends, and the Plum episode (aka the Diana episode) was awful). I’d pick and choose which episodes to listen to rather than listen to them all.

    I’ve now just listened to the Castlemorten rave episode. Wow. Listening to the two presenters chortling (no other word, they were literally chortling)... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tabieth
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Trip down memory lane

    Loving this podcast. It’s such a fun trip down memory lane with great openness and hindsight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caroline Patrick
    Australiaa month ago

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Some feedback notes the interruption of guests during interviews, suggesting a desire for a more balanced conversation.
There is a positive reception of the nostalgic content, with many enjoying the exploration of personal anecdotes and cultural phenomena from the decade.
Listeners praise the show for its knowledgeable and engaging host, Miranda Sawyer, who brings warmth and humor to discussions about the 1990s.
The variety of topics and guest insights are appreciated, showcasing the decade's rich cultural landscape.

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#179
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
United Kingdom/Arts
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#42
Australia/Arts
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#14
New Zealand/Arts
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#49
Ireland/Arts
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#57
Argentina/Arts

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Adam Buxton! – Inside the making of The Adam and Joe Show!
Q: What did you learn from the experience of creating the show?
Buxton reflects on the creative process, the need for sincerity in their work, and how to balance personal life with professional ambitions.
Adam Buxton! – Inside the making of The Adam and Joe Show!
Q: What role did Louis Theroux play in the development of your show?
He inspired the idea of introducing edgy and confrontational sketches, although they initially didn't want to push it too far into the realm of Tom Green-style antics.
Adam Buxton! – Inside the making of The Adam and Joe Show!
Q: What was the dynamic between you and Joe during the making of the show?
Buxton describes a friendship that was both genuine and competitive, noting that navigating the pressures of fame added tension to their relationship.
Adam Buxton! – Inside the making of The Adam and Joe Show!
Q: How did the idea for The Adam and Joe Show come about?
Adam Buxton explains that they aimed to create a unique, homemade feel similar to an American public access show, but without the same cultural context in the UK.
How Scream started the ’90s horror revolution
Q: How did Scream impact the horror genre?
Scream revived the horror genre by combining self-referential humor and meta-commentary on horror tropes, which influenced numerous films that followed.

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Exploring the vibrant and transformative decade of the 1990s, this podcast engages listeners with a nostalgic journey through cultural phenomena ranging from iconic music to popular television shows. Topics discussed include the influence of beloved bands like Oasis and Nirvana, the cultural impact of sitcoms such as 'Friends', and the vibrant youth culture of the time, including grunge and the emergence of girl power. Hosted by an award-winning journalist, the series features insightful interviews with notable guests who share personal anecdotes and reflections on the decade's significant events, trends, and figures, bringing the past to life for a contemporary audience.

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