Best Paula Snow Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1: Introducing the Sound Defense Alliance and the Growler Jet Noise Issue with Anne Harvey and Mark Lundsten 29:38

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The Navy’s Boing EA-18G Growlers: The loudest planes in the world and they’re flown over protected, environmentally sensitive, and irreplaceable areas across the greater region of Northwest Washington. These jets have astounding impacts on human health, the environment, and so much more. In this introduction episode, we will ease you into the Growl…

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Episode 2: Legal Efforts in the Fight Against the Growler Jets with Paula Spina 26:15

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It’s difficult to take on the United States Navy, but if anyone’s up for it it’s Paula Spina and the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER). In this episode, retired attorney Paula Spina (she/her) breaks down the legal action being taken against the Navy regarding the impacts of the Growler jets across Northwest Washington, including the State of Washin…

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Episode 3: Growler Jet Noise Impacts on Hearing Health with Marianne Brabanski and Dr. Edmund Seto 20:55

2y ago20:55

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It’s hard to put the experience of Growler jet noise into words. It’s just that loud. Often heard on the ground at sounds reaching between 70 and 120 decibels, Growler jet noise has a significant impact on hearing health. In this episode, audiologist Marianne Brabanski (she/her) and Associate Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health Science…

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Episode 4: The Population Health Crisis of the Growler Jets with Chris Hurley and Dr. Edmund Seto 20:26

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The noise emitted by Growler jets has profound impacts on human health and all of the ways that they damage health aren’t even known yet. They are a population health crisis. In this episode, community-oriented public health leader and advocate Chris Hurley (she/her) and Associate Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Dr. Edmund…

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Episode 5: Military Presence and Its Impact on Communities with Zoltán Grossman 41:31

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Do you know what military bases are near you and what purpose they serve? Guest Zoltán Grossman (he/him), a professor of Geography and Native Studies at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, recognized that the public does not have a true understanding of the role of the United States military and its bases, not just in Northwest Washington, …

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Episode 6: The Economic Impacts of Naval Presence and the Growler Jet Program on Whidbey Island with Michael Shuman 26:36

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How true is the slogan, “Jets = Jobs?” Well, jets do create jobs, but so do most development initiatives. What’s less understood are the negative economic effects of the Naval installations on Whidbey Island, Washington. Economist Michael Shuman (he/him) joins the podcast to share the true economic impacts of these naval installations, both positiv…

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Episode 7: How the Growlers Are Polluting Our Air and Local Communities with Chris Greacen and Rick Abraham 30:21

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Do you have 13 friends you could gather for a cross-country road trip from Seattle to New York and back? Not to give things away, but you’d have to make that trip in 14 Priuses in order to produce the amount of CO2 that one Growler jet produces in a single hour of flight. Not only that, but the firefighting foam used during military training contai…

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Episode 8: The Impacts of Naval Activities on Animals with Bob Wilbur 18:25

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Free Willy. SeaWorld and Blackfish. Whale watching tours. People simply love orca whales. Unfortunately, this beloved species and many more are being harmed by the Navy’s Growler jet program and Naval activities in the waters of Northwest Washington. Guest Bob Wilbur (he/him), the president of the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER), tells us about h…

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Episode 9: The Threat of the Growler Jets to Public Lands with Rob Smith 18:30

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U.S. National Parks are set aside as spaces where visitors from all over the country and the world can go for recreation and relaxation and experience natural beauty, peace, and quiet. The Olympic National Park is one of those spaces and has even been home to one of the quietest places on earth, but its peace and quiet is greatly disrupted by Growl…

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Episode 10: The Impacts of the Growler Jets on Children 12:53

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Children are some of the most vulnerable members of the communities of Northwest Washington, and they face many of the most severe effects of the Growler jets. In this episode, we’ll hear from several guests - parents, a population health professor, an audiologist, an environmental advocate, and a former school board member - about the many, many i…

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Episode 11: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Maryon Attwood and Julieanna Purdue 16:55

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To stay or to move? That is the unfortunate dilemma that so many residents in Coupeville, Washington, face as a result of nearby Navy activity and its impact on mental and physical health, children’s well-being, clean water, and more. In this episode we’re going to hear from two local residents - Maryon Attwood (she/her) and Julieanna Purdue (she/h…

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Episode 12: Make Noise About Noise with Jamie Banks, Tom Ewell, and Teresa Purcell 26:12

2y ago26:12

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Make noise about noise! The issue of aviation noise doesn’t just impact the communities around Northwest Washington - it affects people across the United States and even the world. We want you to be a part of speaking up about the problem. In this final episode of the Sound Defense Alliance podcast, the Founder and President of Quiet Communities Ja…

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A darker twist 1:06:04

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Paula and Angela look at the meaning behind Katy’ Perry’s song ‘Firework’ alongside random facts about Bonfire night. They then go down a darker path of true crime with Neko Case’s song ‘Deep Red Bells’ and Nirvana’s ‘Polly’. WARNING: In this episode we talk about the Green River serial killer and serial rapist Gerald Friend which some listeners ma…

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Son of a gun 1:21:42

2+ y ago1:21:42

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This week Angela and Kerrie look at the stories behind songs about revenge. Featuring: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon, How do you sleep by John Lennon, I Did What I did For Maria by Tony Christie and Taylor Swift's, Bad Blood. This weeks new music is from ARXX, GENN, Shattercones and Portobello Express. If you like the show and want to support us, w…

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EP.52 Happy birthday to us 58:37

3y ago58:37

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This week is our 52nd episode and our theme is songs with numbers in the title. Expect tales of Bob Dylan’s most vile song, love potions, social commentary with Across 110th Street, and anti-war song 99 Red Balloons. New Music this week from Loud Women, Kath and the Kicks and Jitensha. If you have new music you would like us to play or a story to t…

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The Dolly & Charley Show 1:08:45

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This week we talk about absolute legends, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride. Expect truly inspirational stories of rags to riches, socking it to the man and new music from Maya Lakhani and Portobello Express. If you would like to support the show and new music, we have a Patreon page with free music, exclusive podcasts and merchandise in thanks for yo…

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Welcome to the horse house 1:19:31

3y ago1:19:31

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This week we are joined by special guests, ARXX, for a Brighton special podcast where we talk Riot Grrl band Huggy Bear and King George the IV, underground tunnels, a 40 foot music room and more! New music from Genn, ARXX and Time to Act. If you have a story, correction or some music that you would like us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles…

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Battle Cry 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

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This week we celebrate four feminist anthems and the stories behing them, including queen of soul Aretha Franklin ‘Respect’, Taylor Swift ‘The Man’, Bikini Kill ‘Feels Blind’ and the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ Got at story you want to tell or new music you think we should hear? Email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com New music this week comes from Suncharm…

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Pipe down Paula, you talk too much 1:17:40

3+ y ago1:17:40

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This week we’re talking about songs that feature animals in the title. From ‘Bat out of hell’ by Meatloaf to Princes ‘When Doves Cry’ – we look at the stories behind the songs and amusing facts about some of the artists. The complete list of songs we discuss are as follows: 'Apeman' by The Kinks, 'When Doves Cry' by Prince, 'Black Dog' by Arlo Park…

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Jim, Jimi 1:43:53

3+ y ago1:43:53

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Join us for the tales of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix with special guest, Holly from the band Berries. Expect random facts about doors, and too much wine. If you have a story you want to share or new music you want us to play, drop us a message at rockpoprambles@gmail.com you can also hang out with us on https://www.patreon.com/Bugeye New music th…

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The Walrus of Love 1:13:31

3+ y ago1:13:31

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This week we are talking about two artists known for their sexy songs inspiring many a couple to hop into the sack. We’re talking about the absolute legend and empress of blues, Bessie Smith and the walrus of love, Barry White. New music this week comes from The Anderson Tapes, Anorak Patch and Naz and Ella. Want to support the show, get access to …

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Winging it 1:40:01

3+ y ago1:40:01

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This week the show’s theme is songs with a day of the week in the title. We tell you the story of ‘I don’t like Mondays’ by Boomtown Rats, U2’s ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure, cheese classic 'Saturday Night' by Whigfield, 'Friday' by Rebecca Black and last but not least, 'Monday, Monday' by The Mama's and Papa's. As if that…

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Raining Toads 1:15:17

3+ y ago1:15:17

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Kezza and Two-Keys talk about two key festivals that marked important moments in the Counterculture movement of the 60s and 70s. Kerrie explores some fun facts and stories from the most famous festival of the era, Woodstock. Grace shines a light on the Counterculture movement in Mexico through the historic and intriguing story of the Festival Rock …

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Is that a Christmas Tree or a dead body in your car? 56:03

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This week it's all about keeping it local with stories from where we live. Paula talks about the legendry Crystal Palace Bowl and Bob Marley & The Wailers performance. Angela heads across the Thames, back to Canning Town in East London where she grew up to tell us about the famous Bridge House music venue and the band The Cockney Rejects and how fo…

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Living in a cave 1:40:07

3+ y ago1:40:07

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It’s blue January hence this week’s theme focusing on songs with the colour blue in the title. This week we talk about 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis, 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell, 'Mister Blue Sky' by Electric Light Orchestra, 'Pale Blue Eyes' by The Velvet Underground, Ella Mae Morse and 'The House of Blue Lights' and last but not least 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)…

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Hidden Messages 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

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This week Paula and Angela celebrate the anniversary of David Bowie’s final studio album, ‘Blackstar’, and the hidden messages within the artwork and also his birthday. The 8th of January isn't only David Bowie's birthday, but also Dame Shirley Bassey's. We dive into her work with John Barry on some of the most famous Bond theme tunes. New music th…

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IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! 1:36:01

3+ y ago1:36:01

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WARNING: There are words in the story of Fairytale of New York that some people may find offensive. Merry Christmas! This week, join all fours member of Bugeye as we tell you the stories behind your most loved and hated Christmas songs, featuring: The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping Jona Lewie – Stop the cavalry Various artists – Santa Claus is com…

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Music, Murder & Kidnap 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

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This week Kerrie and Angela mix music with true crime and cover the tragic shooting of John Lennon and the ridiculous kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Expect laughs and tears as we recap the stories of these events. If you would like to suggest a story or new music for us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com If you would also like to…

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Ahoy Matey! 1:34:22

3+ y ago1:34:22

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Ahoy Matey! This week we tell you the story of Pirate Radio Station, Radio Caroline with special guest Charlie Ashcroft from Amazing Radio. Radio Caroline which launched in the 60s in reaction to the monopoly of the BBC and the major labels. The station took residency on a boat in the sea just outside British territory and went on to be one of the …

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Badgering the witness 1:30:34

3+ y ago1:30:34

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This week’s theme is songs about masturbation including Cindy Laupers ‘She Bop’, Orgasm Addict by Buzzcocks, I touch myself by Divinyls, B.O.B by Macy Gray and Billy Idol’s Dancing with myself. We discuss the back stories to these songs and the impact they had for the bands. From breast cancer awareness to Blue Boy and a few amusing slang terms, th…

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The Elvis of Cambodia 1:12:26

3+ y ago1:12:26

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Kerrie and Grace venture further afield to explore stories from the world of music outside of Europe and North America. We explore the tragic but fascinating story of the thriving Cambodian Rock scene during the 60s and early-70s and how it was brutally silenced by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 before travelling to Africa to chat about the sociopolitical…

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Fire All Weapons 1:34:30

3+ y ago1:34:30

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Angela and Paula are joined this week by Pete Darrington and Sarah Lay from one of the UKs most exciting labels, Reckless Yes. We explore the year 2016 in music from Beyonce to Parque Courts and how Reckless Yes was born. Discover guilty pleasures, tips for bands looking to work with a label and fantasy band, Fire All Weapons. New music this week i…

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Oh bondage up yours! Celebrating 25 years of She Bop 1:25:13

3+ y ago1:25:13

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We look at the life and work of Poly Styrene from X-Ray Spex and Celebrate 25 years of 'She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Popular Music' by Lucy O'Brien who is also our special guest this week. New music hot picks are from Nervous Twitch and Skinny Girl Diet. SHE BOP is out now and you can grab a copy here: https://www.waterstones.com/boo…

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Halloween Special 1:22:29

3+ y ago1:22:29

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Welcome to our spooktastic halloween special. We take a look at the creepy curse of 70s films 'The Exorcist' and 'The Omen' plus 80s movies 'The Lost Boys' and 'The Shining'. We explore the stories and the music that made these films so great. We also have 3 short tales from listeners and dip into the Urban legend of Jenny Red Eye. New music discov…

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And when I say suppose.... 1:19:13

3+ y ago1:19:13

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This week we, Angela and Kerrie, are joined by music journalist and author of 'So Much For The 30 Year Plan', Therapy? The Authorised Biography, by Simon Young. We explore stories from the book, Simons top records and turn back the clocks to 1994 to take a look at albums, Dookie by Green Day and Dummy by Portishead. New music hot picks this week co…

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Yeah, 1983 baby! 1:25:36

3+ y ago1:25:36

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This week Angela and Paula take a ramble back to 1983, deemed as the most exciting year for music in the 80s, and one that would see the launch of many a future legend. We roll up our sleeves and dig into New Orders 'Blue Monday', the birth of Bananarama and their debut album 'Deep Sea Skiving, Madonna's self titled debut 'Madonna' and the single t…

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Never tell Paula 1:26:57

4y ago1:26:57

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This week we take you through our glittering top ten songs influenced by literature. Expect some of the usual suspects such as Kate Bush, Gary Numan and David Bowie, with a few surprise pop-ups along the way. From serial killers to 80s sprinkles, this week we have it all. Our new music hot picks come from Weekend Recovery and Menstrual Cramps. If y…

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Naughty Noughties 1:12:53

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Angela and Paula get down to the nitty gritty of the 00's from the panic of Y2K to the failed diamond heist. We explore PJ Harveys award winning album 'Stories of the city, stories of the sea', and the debut (also award winning) album by the XX. If that wasn't enough, they are joined special guest filmmaker, Laura Jean Marsh who talks all about her…

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Let's start a girl riot 1:32:00

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Angela and Kerrie bring you this weeks episode with special guest, founder of Loud Women, guitarist from I, Doris, and all round good egg, Cassie Fox. We roll up our sleeves and get stuck into the world of Riot Grrrl, how it started, the zines, the artwork, the politics, the community and the bands that laid the foundations for the movement. Expect…

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Storms and stardust 1:18:27

4y ago1:18:27

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Angela is joined this week by graphic designer, Julia Woollams. They explore the legendary album artwork of Storm Thorgerson which includes Pink Floyd, The Cranberries and Muse, to name but a few. They also dip their toes into the world of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, the costumes, the stage shows and the character. New music this week comes from …

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Tough sh** your songs banned 51:38

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This week Angela and Paula explore the songs the BBC loves to ban. From Sex Pistols to Abba we do a run down of our favs axed from the airwaves over the years, some of which are quite frankly bizarre. We also discuss censorship and pose the question of when is it or is it ever acceptable. New Music this week comes from Fightmilk and Chorus Girl Got…

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Feeling the love 1:22:23

4y ago1:22:23

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This week Angela and Paula talk the 808 drum machine and it's impact on music, as well as Donna Summers 'I Feel Love' and how it changed dance music FOREVER! They are also joined by special guest Terry Tyldesley, a.k.a Kat Five from Feral Five who has also been working away on a solo project, as well as a bunch of other cool stuff. We have a listen…

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The F-List 1:18:19

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This week we are joined by special guest, Vick Bain, Former CEO of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, now PhD researcher into women's careers in the music industry and creator of The F-List. We discuss the UK music industry and the appalling under-representation of women. We also celebrate the first black female headliner at…

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Whatever happened to.... 55:31

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SUPPORT OUR SHOW: Donations to the show to help cover our costs. If you want to make a one of donation you can do so here. https://supporter.acast.com/bugeyes-rock-pop-rambles EPISODE 23 Whatever happened to... East 17? Whatever happened to... Klaxons? Whatever happened to... Cathy Dennis? Yep, it's a question that comes up from time to time, peopl…

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Let's Cher 1:26:53

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This week Angela and Kerrie from Bugeye take a look at the careers of Cher and The Spice Girls with new music from Scarlet and The Crystal Furs. Cher, Goddess of Pop, has amassed international fame not only in music but also as an actress, taking home many awards. 26 studio albums, and of 34 top 40 hit singles, from 60s hippy duo, Sonny and Cher, t…

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1:20:35

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This week we look at transport themed songs from the likes of Joni Mitchell, 'Big Yellow Taxi' and Gary Numan 'Cars' to Queens 'Bicycle Race'. Expect fluffed lines, awesome music and laugh-out-loud mistakes. Tales include: The Proclaimers 'I'm gonna be 500 miles', Lush '500 (Shake Baby Shake)', Gary Numan 'Cars', The O'Jays 'Love Train', Tracy Chap…

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Invasion of the cabbage patch dolls 1:21:04

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This week we're joined by special guest Caffy St Luce, the fairy godmother of rock, as we explore protest songs through the ages. Kerrie takes us back to the 1930s and what is believed to be one of the first protest songs, Strange Fruit sung by Billie Holiday. We also moonwalk back in time to life in 1979 from politics to the launch of the Sony Wal…

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Crowd-surfing JC 1:16:26

4y ago1:16:26

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Join Kerrie and Angela for a chat about Charles Mason, the Mason Family Murders and his many connections to music. We also take a look at the origins of headbanging, crowd-surfing and moshing from head-butting stages to dancing parrots, expect the unexpected. New music this week is from The Gulps 'The Kings House' and Teenage Waitress with 'I'm lea…

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What a bright spark... and a complete nut job 1:12:32

4y ago1:12:32

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This week Angela and Grace tell the story of Phil Spector looking at his early life, his rise to fame, his demise and the murder of Lana Clarkson. It's a rollercoaster ride of the Wall of Sound, inflatable dolls, Christmas kids, and a whole lot more in-between. Our artist hot picks this week are by Deux Furieuses 'Let them burn' and 1983 by The Tut…

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Moral degradation and inflatable Kayaks 1:09:16

4y ago1:09:16

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Angela and Kerrie talk conspiracy theories and explore the FBI investigation into 60s hit song Louie Louie by the Kingsmen. We also look at one hit wonders Spaceman by Babylon Zoo one of the fastest selling songs in British chart history and What's Up by 4 Non-Blondes and the incredbile writting talent of Linda Perry. New music this week is by the …

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