Best What In The 00s Podcasts (2024)

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Your Disco Needs You 20:24

3d 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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July 5th Its a new day 2:46

22h ago2:46

2:46

Helooooo, Have you missed us!!! Well We are back the day after the Election, so if your fed up of all that shit, then get ready to get this shit in your ears....By Paul McGrath & David Graham

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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep3 58:08

1d ago58:08

58:08

What's the frequency Blankers? Hello and welcome to some more fabulous bonus material - the boys recorded this for you lot fresh off the back of their recent episode about Animals. They start in the usual place (which is the very dark mind of Del) before heading into a wonderful game of the Jim vs Phil vs Del Challenge. We know that this would be n…

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

7d 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

16d 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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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES.…Animals 1:46:08

15d ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Welcome friends! It’s time for another episode of your favourite podcast and it’s a good one! Jim, Del & Phil continue with the new single topic format and this week they tackle the mighty and extensive subject of Animals! Everyone loves animals. Everyone loves a good fact. So what better way to kick things off than with some fun facts about our fr…

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FIFTY (Or The H2Dub Takes The L) 1:58:06

17d ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Well kids, come gather 'round for the 50th Episode of The Hard2Watch Podcast. The most EPIC episode to date! We've got orgasms at funerals, Cap starts singing again, hot takes on A.I. art, batshit bedtime stories, ziggurats made of your aunties, and an EXCLUSIVE interview that is guaranteed to make you wish you were watching a movie about a CIA spo…

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More Than I Needed To Know 20:51

24d 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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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep2 1:03:22

21d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Hey Blankers! Well, the bonus material just keeps coming so you’re blessed with all your favourite extra bits and bobs such as a Dive into the Mind of Del, the Jim vs Phil vs Del Challenge and a deep old rummage in the Letters & Emails bag. Don’t forget that these will be released every other week to help fill the void in your lives between the mai…

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The Black Death (Or H Gon Give It To Ya!) 1:21:45

24d ago1:21:45

1:21:45

We go back to a time before we lost the time machine to celebrate our Veterans on Memorial Day and learn about an amazing feat by and amazing man as The Hard2Watch Podcast celebrates Henry Johnson. Like the Wu Tang Clan, this dude ain't nothin to fuck with! Read our Tweets and participate in our listener polls @ItsHard2Watch on X Follow The Hard2Wa…

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Day & Night 19:36

1M 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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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES....One Hit Wonders 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Jim, Del & Phil return for the 2nd episode proper of the latest series and their shiny new format - in this instalment they explore the phenomenon of the one hit wonder. They take a deep dive through the decades and select a few true one hit wonders (now forever to be known simply as OHW). This of course involves a little sing song here & there. Do…

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Captain LAMOTU's Bedtime Tales (Or The Brothers Were Grimm) 1:15:46

1M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Captain LAMOTU and The Monk discuss presidential brain worms, the state of modern reading technology, why running as a hobby is a red flag, and the Cap ruminates about how his pop used to make up and fall asleep during bedtime stories and reads you a couple first edition tales from The Brothers Grimm. This ain't your grandma's Rapunzel....it's like…

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

1M 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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Lawman 6 1:15:28

1M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Well kids, we're back in Jefferson Parrish with Steve and the gang to take on crime and the stories of the individual characters that make up the police force are really starting to come together. Follow along as Steven, the Colonel, Fat Bald Cop, Ethnically Ambiguous Cop, and Sgt Powell celebrate the life and legacy of the late Police Chief Harry …

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Bleeding Love 19:39

1M 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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Go Love Yourself: The Finale 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

Thank you to everyone for listening to Go Love Yourself. 💛Follow Laura 🧡Follow Lauren We're so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this podcast. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. ❤️ Join our Facebook group to connect with other listeners Learn more about your …

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Antioch Or The Second Best City Of It's Kind 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Cap and The Monk give you a double dose of History today when we learn why it's a bad idea to bury yourself in cement and what happens when a city breaks a Persian Kings heart. Plus our heroes stir up riots and lose the time machine?!?!?! Noooooooooo!!! Read our Tweets and participate in our listener polls @ItsHard2Watch on X Follow The Hard2Watch …

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I Breathe Again 23:00

2M 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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Season 4 - Bonus Material Ep 1 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Howdy Blankers! With the change in format that accompanied the release of Season 4, the boys have gathered together for a top level pow-wow and decided to gift you some extra content every other week. It's essentially a Greatest Hits of all your favourite sections of drivel that you know & love. There's a Dive into the Mind of Dellow, the Jim vs Ph…

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Lawman 5 Part 2 1:22:13

2M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

We're back for the stunning conclusion of Chief Seagal Lawman Episode 5! After two gun crimes Steven wants to make sure his boys skills are sharp so we get more classic police training in how to escalate every situation possible! We also break down how hurrying up to slow down on a breach is maybe not the best idea. Plus The Monk is sneaking up on …

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

2M 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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Not Faulty Just Blank DOES....Adverts 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Whoop! Whoop! Whoop! Rejoice dear Blankers for the boys are back!! Jim, Del & Phil return with their 4th series and....a brand new format! Having previously examined and analysed every year from 1980 through to 2009 they're changing tack and this time around each episode will be dedicated and focused on a single subject. The boys will still look at…

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Lawman 5 Part1 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

The Captain and The Monk are back on the streets of Jefferson Parrish with Chief Seagal and the gang keeping guns of the street and "gently" throwing people into cars. Our heroes also teach proper table etiquette so you don't look like a jacket full of assholes in front of your date. Plus 50% more shotguns, woodchippers and roleplay! All this and m…

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WTS 90s High Street Season Finale !!! Booooooo 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Booooooooo, its the end of season 6. Who remembers there 90s high street? well this week Paul and Dave will be talking about shops that have gone, and then building our own highstreet, pubs, betting shops HMV etc. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.c…

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The Atomic Priests (Or They Get Bored In Ohio) 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Today Cap and The Monk discuss the passing of starting Criminal of the Buffalo Bills The Juice OJ Simpson, We learn about nuclear energy and one of the AEC's many ridiculous shenanigans, when they tried to create a real life Fallout style religious cult based around buried nuclear waste and tales of The Cap'n in the Capital waste land! So strap you…

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Top 10 Ads of the 90s 1:09:10

2M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

This week we will be looking back at some of the best ads of the 90s and a little toe in the 00s. From Cars to Toys, what made our top 10? give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.com just do it, we need you to make the show. If you are a fan the podcast n…

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Did Laura Get a Happy Ending? 47:16

3M ago47:16

47:16

We've had a few weeks off and we might have forgotten how to podcast. Lauren tells us about her week off when she read FIVE WHOLE BOOKS (spicy ones too 👀) and Laura get a massage on the beach... which could have ended in a happy ending. We also catch up with friend of the show, Hannah who has AMAZING NEWS on extended sizing. And we answer some of y…

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Sir Jeffery Hudson (Or Our Favorite Little Bugger) 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Today we hop back into the time machine to witness the life and times of a little guy who's story is truly a tall tale. There will be carnival shenanigans, feats knightly daring do, duels, love, and ultimately our hero will find god (allegedly)....much to his detriment (As is how these things usually go). Buckle up because you're about to "ride" in…

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Things You've Been Missing Out On 11:13

3M ago11:13

11:13

Hey lovely listeners. We know that not all of you are subscribers of GLY+, our subscription channel where we post bonus episodes of all the things we don't discuss on the podcast. To get the real juicy stuff, you do have to become a subscriber. But, as a little try before you buy deal, here is just some of the less secretive stuff we chat about ove…

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Conservative Core Games (Or How we Learn What Words Mean_ 1:43:45

3M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

Today Captain LAMOTU and The Monk take on The Essential Conservative Core Games list. 40 Video games that are "Conservative"? We'll just see about that! Armed with a deep knowledge of Red Blooded Bible Belt America as well as Oxford definitions of what words actually mean, our heroes go through to whole list and get to the bottom of this! Time to f…

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Sexy Selfies, Weight Loss Ads and Emotional Letters 36:40

3M ago36:40

36:40

Lauren's been digitally detoxing and Laura is trying to chase some sun (semi-successfully) so this week, we are sharing some of the best moments from Series 5. You will hear: When Laura didn't tell anyone she knew our guest, Millie The Story of the Pink Trousers Why "Girl Math" is dangerous Top tips for a saucy selfie Reacting to weight loss ads Re…

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Lawman 4 1:34:35

3M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

The results of The H2Dub listener poll is in and Lawman 4 won in a landslide victory getting 100% of the votes, so Cap and The Monk put the work in and went to battle against Lawman yet again!. Round 4 is thrill packed with Steven Seagal wrist controlling cancer, Fat Bald Cop finding buccaneers prowling the streets, and We finally got to see Seagal…

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Rocky Rocky Rocky 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

We are joined by friend of the show Dave, as we look back at one of the best move series the world has seen, Rocky Rocky Rocky.... give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.com just do it, we need you to make the show. If you are a fan the podcast needs you…

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Finding Your Colour Palette 51:41

3M ago51:41

51:41

About a year ago, Laura suggested getting Styled By Susie onto the podcast and Lauren was a bit unsure. Because when we hear the word stylist, we immediately think of someone who is going to tell us everything we can't wear. But Susie couldn't be more the opposite of that! In this episode, Susie tells us what colour are going to make our eyes POP a…

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Formosa (Or How Psalmanazar Put The "F" In Making fhit Up!) 1:32:58

3M ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Today On The Hard2Watch Podcast Cap and The Monk discuss the enchanted land of Formosa where legend has it they eat their children and their cheating wives and wear dinner plates as pants! At least according to one guy who had Oxford University, nay, the whole of England fooled. Plus we read from an ancient manuscript, discuss depictions of Satan, …

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Where Are They Now? 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

Where are they now? Well where? Have you asked yourself where are our 90s icons now, what is Colin From The Brittas Empire is doing now>? you are, then plug in and get ready to hear where are they now. Plus More. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.co…

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A Thursday Gift for You! 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

Oh hello everyone! We don't normally post on a Thursday, but we've done a really good bunch of subscriber episodes recently so we thought we'd share a little teaser with you. And it's a good one. With an overall message of... Eat the F**king Salad! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode …

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The Emotion of Going Up a Dress Size 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

This week, we're talking about how emotionally loaded the experience of going up a dress size is. How do we detach our worth from the number on our labels? How do we not let it define our worth? We chat about all this and our own experiences with dress sizes on this episode. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got …

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The Ufa Train Disaster (Or Cap Vs The KaTrashnikov) 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Cap and The Monk are visiting Soviet Bloc Russia via tank launched temporal shell to talk The Ufa train disaster, the deadliest peacetime rail disaster in Soviet Russian history as well as going full gun podcast for a bit to absolutely trash Russia's favorite export, the gun that "Has killed more people than God". It's an explosive Random Historica…

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Toys and there value! 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

This week we are looking back at some of the best 90s toys we had and what they are selling for now? From Power Rangers to Pogs, We talk about having a Room for the 90s and along side guess the tune, one word Paul and 90s Tv Guide. So chill for the next 60 min and enjoy the ride. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think ab…

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What on Earth is Going On??? 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

We had to call in Felicity Hayward to find out what the f**k is going on with plus size fashion. The rise of ozempic, the return of 90s fashion, the announcement of the 36 ASOS Insiders with almost no plus size representation. It's leaving us all feeling a bit flat. So we grouped together for a big ol' therapy session that might help you feel a bit…

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1992 Royal Rumble 55:14

4M ago55:14

55:14

The Year is 1992, its Royal Rumble...... Dave and Paul sit down and talk about all things wrestling. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.com just do it, we need you to make the show. If you are a fan the podcast needs your help, for us to grow please …

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Creating Clothes for Bigger Bodies 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

Hannah from Rune is here and we are obsessed with her! After struggling to find clothes she liked in her size (hands up if you relate🙋‍♀️) Hannah had the biggest Go Love Yourself moment and went and set up a plus size fashion business herself. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code…

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The Legend Of Steven Seagal (Or The Birth Of H2Dub) 1:24:39

4M ago1:24:39

1:24:39

From deep in the archives Captain LAMOTU presents the proto podcast episode that would eventually become the global phenomenon that is The Hard2Watch Podcast. Just two guys, drinking their way through a couple cases and discussing the martial arts. Hear how it all began on this very special episode of The Hard2Watch Podcast, because we love you! Re…

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The Great Stink (Or You Can't Drown In Christmas Pudding) 54:06

4M ago54:06

54:06

Today H2Dub is taking another trip through time back to the year 1800's to talk about the state of the river Thames in 1850's London. You're really going to be glad you grew up now Vs back in the Victorian days...unless you are really into some Hot Karl...So hop on the Skidoo and let's get this pervert built time machine flying because we've got a …

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The Year is 1998.... 1:07:56

4M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

The Year is 1998, its a cracking time to be alive, and we will take you on a trip back to proud the mind of the fun things that happened that year, sit back and enjoy the ride. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.com just do it, we need you to make th…

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Let's Talk Tweakments 45:50

4M ago45:50

45:50

We're talking about cosmetic surgery, specifically tweakments, and what we really think of them. And actually, we're kind of divided! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access …

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Saint Olga (Or The Patron Saint Of The Hard2Watch Podcast) 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

Today we're talking about roller blading Al-Queda's, Napoleonic genitalia, and arguably the greatest historical example of true wife material the world has ever know! Bonus drinking game next week, take a shot every time you hear the word penis! Have a dialysis machine handy! Read our Tweets and participate in our listener polls @ItsHard2Watch on X…

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Saturday Night TV 90s vs 00s 50:24

4M ago50:24

50:24

We are back, finally....... we are this week looking back at how good 00s Sat TV was or was not!!! Join Paul and Dave as they talk all things Saturday Night. give us a tweet @wts90sglory to tell us what we missed, dont think about sending us a tweet or an email, Whatsthestory90sglory@hotmail.com just do it, we need you to make the show. If you are …

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