Best Craig Herman Podcasts (2024)

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Let Your Head Go 22:18

1M ago22:18

22:18

Easy V doesn't come for free! For our second season finale, we're discussing an artist and a song so seismic that they allegedly brought down an entire record label. It's Victoria Beckham with her dance-pop track, Let Your Head Go. We delve into a complicated situation that resulted in two different albums being recorded (neither of which was offic…

1
Hung Up (Feat. James Rodriguez) 49:40

1M ago49:40

49:40

It's confessions on a podcast this week as we discuss Madonna's ABBA-sampling smash hit, Hung Up. To help us dissect this behemoth pop song we're joined by a special guest: James Rodriguez, host of The Original Doll. With James' expert knowledge, we delve into the circumstances surrounding the single and why Madonna's tenth studio album - Confessio…

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Sk8er Boi 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

Dude, you wanna crash the mall? Grab your air guitars because, in this episode, Craig and Matty are coming back down to earth to talk about Avril Lavigne's Sk8er Boi. We discuss what it was like to be a teenager when pop-rock took over the charts (think baggy jeans, hoodies and those chains that hung from everyone's pockets) and how Sk8er Boi manag…

1
Your Disco Needs You 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

This week, Craig and Matty are discussing Your Disco Needs You, the Kylie Minogue song that was allegedly deemed "too gay" to release in the UK. Can Matty talk about one of his favourite artists of all time without going off on a tangent? Almost. We managed to stay focused for long enough to cover the song, the remixes, the incredible vocals and th…

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(There's Gotta Be) More To Life 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

This week on the podcast, Craig and Matty are stuck on Stacie Orrico, a Christian Contemporary artist who was signed by Virgin Records and launched as a mainstream pop star in the '00s. (There's Gotta Be) More To Life was her second single, and it's flipping brilliant. We discuss the track and the music video (with its many looks, both good and bad…

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Don't Say You Love Me 19:59

2M ago19:59

19:59

Who's that Pokémon? This week, Craig introduces Matty to Don't Say You Love Me by M2M, which is, of course, taken from the official soundtrack to the cinematic masterpiece Pokémon: The First Movie. We discuss the song, the brilliantly '90s/'00s music video (with unnecessary dance breaks aplenty) and what M2M did after Don't Say You Love Me. Plus, f…

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More Than I Needed To Know 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

Take those lies and let them go (woah, woah) because this week, Matty and Craig are talking about Scooch's top-five hit, More Than I Needed To Know. We discuss how the group was formed and why this was such an important second single for them. Matty is particularly enthused by the music video, while Craig longs to own a promotional Scooch lunchbox.…

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Day & Night 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

This week, Matty and Craig take a walk of life as they look back at Day & Night, the lead single from Billie Piper's second album. There's little disputing this as a veritable '00s classic, and while Matty is particularly enthused by the killer double-chorus, Craig is tormented by a launderette sequence in the music video. But behind the general br…

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Here and Now (Feat. Shaun Kitchener) 43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

We've got a steptacular exclusive this week because Matty and Craig are joined by BAFTA Rocliffe-winning, double Offie-nominated Shaun Kitchener, writer of the forthcoming Steps musical: Here & Now. Naturally, we wanted to talk about the song that inspired the title of the show. Released in 2001 as a double-A side with You'll Be Sorry, Here and Now…

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Bleeding Love 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

In this episode, Matty and Craig take a look back at the track that turned Leona Lewis from the winner of a TV talent show into a bona fide superstar: Bleeding Love. We discuss how the song went from being rejected by Jesse McCartney's record label to becoming one of the biggest global hits of the '00s and even birthed a sub-genre of soundalikes. P…

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I Breathe Again 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

On the podcast this week, Matty and Craig are revisiting a '90s classic that is like oxygen through our veins: I Breathe Again. We look back at Adam Rickitt's transformation from soap star to pop singer, discuss the general brilliance of the song and look back at the *ahem* rather revealing music video. To read about I Breathe Again on Can't Stop T…

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If You Could Read My Mind (Feat. Ultra Naté) 49:18

4M ago49:18

49:18

Get ready for more ramblings about '90s and '00s pop music because Can't Stop The Pop is back! To kick off this season, we're joined by singer, songwriter, producer, DJ and all-round icon Ultra Naté to discuss If You Could Read My Mind, which she recorded with Amber and Jocelyn Enriquez. Find out what brought three dance divas together to put a dis…

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Season 1 Retrospective 56:18

6M ago56:18

56:18

By popular demand (👀), Matty and Craig are back for a bumper season one retrospective episode. We got together to discuss our highlights of the few months spent recording Can't Stop The Pop and reflect on some of the stuff that has happened to our favourite acts since the episodes were released. Not only is this a feature-length audio episode, but …

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I Want Your Love [Demo Episode] 22:14

8M ago22:14

22:14

Boom! Prepare to hear Can't Stop The Pop in its rawest, roughest form with a bonus demo episode exclusive from our podcast archives. Before Can't Stop The Pop became a slick (👀) juggernaut of '90s and '00s reminiscence, Matty and Craig experimented using Atomic Kitten's I Want Your Love. We discussed samples (including one that was removed from lat…

1
What If 23:13

8M ago23:13

23:13

It's a festive season finale for Can't Stop The Pop, so it felt only right for Matty and Craig to discuss the iconic Christmas classic of our time: What If. The debut (and only) single from Kate Winslet is a behemoth of melodramatic balladry recorded for Christmas Carol: The Movie. It duly swept into the top ten, capturing the hearts and minds of '…

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Gotta Tell You 19:57

8M ago19:57

19:57

For the first time this series, Matty and Craig are discussing a song that hasn't (yet) been featured on the site. Gotta Tell You is the debut single from Irish pop sensation Samantha Mumba...and it's a good one! We look at the song, its success in the UK and America, plus Matty decides it wouldn't be right if he didn't tell Craig this tonight by g…

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Power Rangers™ - The Official Single 20:57

9M ago20:57

20:57

It's Morphin' Time! This week, Matty and Craig are teleporting back to the mid-'90s when Zordon recruited a team of teenagers with attitude to battle the evil space witch, Rita Repulsa. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was everywhere, and never one to miss out on a merchandising opportunity, Simon Cowell concocted the official tie-in single. This morph…

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Sexy! No No No... 18:47

9M ago18:47

18:47

Matty and Craig are getting all tangled up this week as they talk about the 'Sexy! No No No...', the lead single from Girls Aloud's fourth studio album. There's no disagreement that this is another slice of quality left-field pop music. But was it a bit too avant-garde to capitalise on the success of the group's first greatest hits album or was tha…

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Lovin' Is Easy 19:50

9M ago19:50

19:50

Things get a bit more serious this week as Matty and Craig take a look back at Hear'Say's fourth (and final) single: Lovin' Is Easy. Released at a time when it seemed almost everyone wanted to see the group fail, there is a lot to unpack here as the original Popstars implode...with an unnecessary dance break. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsac…

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When You're Looking Like That 21:21

9M ago21:21

21:21

In this episode, Matty and Craig are enthralled by one of Westlife's best songs (it's not even up for debate), which wasn't even *technically* a single in the UK: When You're Looking Like That. There's a questionable attempt to recreate the keyboard riffs from the track, bemusement at the use of the lyric "Bambi eyes" and a disconcerting amount of …

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Born To Make You Happy 23:49

10M ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, Matty and Craig don't know how to live without your love...so take a look at Britney Spears' second UK #1 single: Born To Make You Happy instead. There's plenty to discuss, including questionable lyrics, an almost entirely abandoned video concept, a bonus remix and – of course – plenty of unnecessary choreography. You can also foll…

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As Long As You Love Me 20:47

10M ago20:47

20:47

In this week's episode, Matty and Craig don't care who you are or where you're from as they discuss a Backstreet Boys classic. Craig reveals what happened when he met the group and saw them perform As Long As You Love Me live, while, Matty is once again perplexed at why a mid-tempo pop song needs a fully choreographed dance routine. You can also fo…

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Deeper Shade Of Blue 21:14

11M ago21:14

21:14

In this week’s episode, Matty and Craig are feeling blue…a Deeper Shade Of Blue, in fact. The fourth (or fifth?) single from Steptacular marked a shift in image and sound for Steps. Important notes and embarrassing memories are shared about *that* music video. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantsto…

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It's Time To Begin... 20:20

11M ago20:20

20:20

Before the official first episode drops, we (Matty and Craig) recorded what was intended to be a brief introduction to us and the podcast. It ended up overrunning – a recurring theme – as we shared some of our earliest pop music memories. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @…

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Tom Cruise 1:01:48

1y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Those 80s Kids are back, baby! It's been a while, so why not join Andi, Bryan and Craig for a small, brief and concise conversation about Tom Cruise, his life and illustrious career! People say that, right?By Those 80's Kids

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Action Movies 50:05

2y ago50:05

50:05

Lights, Camera ... what's that thing that comes next??? ACTION!! Of course! How forgetful of me!! Andi, Bryan, Craig and Rusty talk action movies in this episode of Those 80s Kids Remember!By Those 80's Kids

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Pee Wee Herman 47:06

2y ago47:06

47:06

I know you are, but what am I? Well, I'm an 80s Kid, how 'bout you? In this episode of Those 80s Kids Remember Podcast, Andi, Bryan, Craig, and Rusty talk a lot about Pee Wee! Like, a lot, a lot!By Those 80's Kids

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John Carpenter and John Landis Movies 55:13

2y ago55:13

55:13

Not another 80s movies podcast!? Yep! We ain't ashamed! Deal with it! Those 80s Kids take a look back at movies from John Landis and John Carpenter.By Those 80's Kids

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The Coreys! 54:16

2+ y ago54:16

54:16

Ahhh,... The Coreys! Did you have a favorite? Was it Haim, or Feldman? Perhaps it was Hart. Whichever your teen crush may be, Those 80s Kids will take you back to that happy place for a while .... a very brief while.By Those 80's Kids

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Rock Movies 55:59

2+ y ago55:59

55:59

I can't fucking believe we forgot Spinal Tap! You should listen anyway!By Those 80's Kids

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Serial Killers 58:42

2+ y ago58:42

58:42

Those 80s Kids examine the topic of some of the most notorious serial killers of the decade. The Night Stalker, BTK ... what other twisted individuals will The Kids talk about?By Those 80's Kids

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Video Games 1:09:28

2+ y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Ahh, the jingle of the quarters (or tokens) in your pockets, the smell of ... well, whatever that was, the flashing lights and the wakka wakka. Oh the excitement that would course through your veins upon entering the arcade, to the debilitating hand cramping as you sat on your living room floor glued to the TV, just to traverse a yellow semi-circle…

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The Royals 47:50

2+ y ago47:50

47:50

Tally ho, pup pup, and all that! Heeeellllllloooooo! Taking a turn for the unexpected, Andi, Bryan, Craig and Rusty sit down for a royal gossip session royally worth your listen! OK, so not so gossipy, but Those 80s Kids Remember the British Royal Family. It's not all about Princess Di, I promise!By Those 80's Kids

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Saturday Night Live 55:13

2+ y ago55:13

55:13

Well, what brought you to this little podcast episode today? Was it, oh, I don't know .... SATAN??? (not so) Live from various locations in the upper Mid-west, it's Those 80s Kids Remember Saturday Night Live!By Those 80's Kids

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Artists 42:01

3y ago42:01

42:01

Those 80s Kids Remember gather to talk about visual artists that were popular in the 1980s. Join Andi, Bryan, Craig and Rusty for this happy little episode.By Those 80's Kids

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Video Stores 54:08

3y ago54:08

54:08

Grab Those 80s Kids and stuff them into your state of the art minivan, and roll on down to the local video store to rent you up some movies! Make sure you get there early! It's Friday, and you don't want to miss out on the best ones! I hope they still have a copy of Ghostbusters on Beta available!By Those 80's Kids

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Hair Bands: Where Are They Now 1:23:41

3y ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Ever wonder what happened to your favorite hair bands from the 1980s? Well, wonder no more! NO! DON'T GOOGLE THEM! That's boring!!! Let Those 80s Kids lead you in a trip through aqua net, eyeliner, and debauchery, on a tour that is sure to end in the gift shop of sobering present day reality.By Those 80's Kids

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Olympics! 56:23

3y ago56:23

56:23

Take a breather from the current games, and join Andi, Bryan, Craig and Rusty and exercise that memory in this episode of Those 80s Kids Remember Olympics ... in the 1980s!By Those 80's Kids

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Eddie Murphy! 57:41

3y ago57:41

57:41

We're Those 80s Kids, Dammit! Those 80s Kids don't do that! Well, maybe ... yes, yes we do! Gumby or Buckwheat or James Brown, (with or without hot tub) or Stevie Wonder or Mr. White, always legendary. Mr. Eddie Murphy.By Those 80's Kids

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Fads! 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Did you collect Garbage Pail Kids Cards? Have a rainbow array of Jelly Shoes in your closet? Maybe you preferred Ye Ole Slap Bracelet? Whatever your favorite fad from the 1980's, Those 80s Kids probably remember it!By Those 80's Kids

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Just Say No to Crack! 1:02:52

3y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Just say no to drugs, and say YES to Those 80s Kids Remember!By Those 80's Kids

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Michael Jordan 52:00

3+ y ago52:00

52:00

If I knew more about basketball, I'd have written a witty and pun driven sort of description of this episode, but I don't. Though I can say, if you're sitting there in your Hanes tighty whiteys, downing a blue flavored Gatorade while watching Space Jam, you're going to LOVE this episode about Michael Jordan. Slam dunk!…

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Cable Television 1:07:49

3+ y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

So it's 11 pm on a Saturday night, the 'rents have gone to bed, and the TV remote is all yours, what are you going to watch? Keep in mind, it's 1980 something, and you've just been hooked up to cable TV. The possibilities are endless!By Those 80's Kids

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Over & Under Rated Movies of the 1980s 1:30:09

3+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

On what would have been 80s Kid Mike's 54th birthday, please join us in honoring and celebrating his life with his final recorded podcast. To kick off the episode, we welcome Mike's wife Angie, and their daughters with a special segment celebrating Mike! The episode, recorded in mid December of 2020, finds Those 80s Kids Remembering the most memora…

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Weird Al Yankovic 55:39

3+ y ago55:39

55:39

An 80s icon who certainly doesn't need an introduction ... or maybe he does, I don't know, I don't know your life ... I'm talking about the one, the only, the white, the nerdy, Mr. Weird Al Yankovic. Is he a comedian or a musician, you ask? The answer is, yes!By Those 80's Kids

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Michael Jackson 1:02:23

3+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Hee! Hee! Shhmon Well, if that doesn't say it all, I don't know what to tell ya! Those 80's Kids reminisce about the King of Pop himself, Tito Jackson. *Grabs crotch and screams for no particular reason* Just josh'n! Of course it's Michael!By Those 80's Kids

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U2 1:07:54

3+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Andi's choice of topic brings the kids together to talk about what is possibly the best band in the whole of the world, (yes, this is Andi writing this) U2!By Those 80's Kids

1
The Halloween Episode 2020 1:13:22

4y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Trick or Treat! Join Those 80s Kids as they walk the darkened streets and knock on the doors of their neighbors in hopes of getting the most tasty .... TOOTH PASTE?! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS???!!! Listen lady ... yes, let's listen!By Those 80's Kids

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Those 80s Kids Remember The Karate Kid & Cobra Kai 51:37

4y ago51:37

51:37

Wax on, wax off! Join Those 80s Kids as they wax nostalgic about the popular 1984 movie The Karate Kid and it's modern spin off series, Cobra Kai.By Those 80's Kids

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Those 80s Kids Remember Madonna 1:00:24

4y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Who's That Girl Like a Virgin?! It's none other than Madonna! Those 80s Kids Remember the Material Girl as the Lucky Star she is. Can I stop now? Vogue!By Those 80's Kids

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