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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.

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32:00

New Year… New Music, Obama’s Playlist and Translating...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/01/04

New year… new music - which artists should we be excited about in 2024? Elsewhere, the dangers of listening to Rosalia with your mum and there’s a notable omission from Obama’s favourite songs of the last 12 months. Plus, Andre 3000 impersonates water and why do loads of people on TikTok think Nick went out with Taylor Swift? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in

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32:32

2023 According to Sidetracked

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/12/28

Annie and Nick reflect on the year in music with the help of your voicenotes. What was it like meeting Debbie Harry backstage at Glastonbury and why was Annie mistaken for Harry Styles? Plus, Shakira’s jam, Kylie’s ‘Padam’ and the most unexpected moments of 2023. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination

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33:05

Noddy Holder’s Festive Magic, Olly Alexander’s...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/12/21

It’s Christmas! 50 years on, Noddy Holder shares his key ingredients for a successful Christmas Number 1, but does reaching the festive top spot set you up life? Drama, performance and passion – Olly Alexander promises to bring all three to Eurovision 2024 and he shares a snippet of the song with Annie and Nick. Plus, Nick gives his hot take on SAULT’s first ever gig and the saga of the flying socks continues.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have

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32:26

Tate McRae’s Flying Socks, Festive Lily Allen and a...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/12/14

Lily Allen has the biggest Christmas song of the 21st century by a British artist but does she regret getting Nick to delete it 10 years ago? Ashes to ashes, socks to socks – Tate McRae is the latest popstar to be hit by something thrown on stage. Plus, life lessons from Adele and what to expect from SAULT’s first ever gig. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in

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31:03

Spotify (Un)Wrapped, Shane MacGowan’s Brilliance and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/12/07

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Number 1) - Cher’s thrown her hat into the ring. What do people listening to music in Berkeley have in common? Plus, Annie and Nick remember the brilliance of Shane MacGowan and please can everyone stop sharing their most listened to songs of the year? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and

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34:18

Faxing Dolly Parton, Noughties Nostalgia and Beyoncé...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/11/30

As Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ hits the big screen, Annie and Nick discuss whether concert films are the future of live music. Why can’t we get hold of Dolly Parton and who would win in a fight between Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi? Plus, Annie has joined a choir and there’s a scientific reason why the noughties are back. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a

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39:18

André 3000’s Flute, Crowd Surfing 101 and Farting for...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/11/23

Why André 3000’s flute album proves that music still needs rule breakers. Elsewhere, Annie shares her crowd surfing tactics, Drake’s back sooner than we expected and Madonna attempts to get 20,000 people to fart on demand. Plus, why people are stealing Mike Skinner's trainers. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is

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38:07

Partying with Diddy, Grammy Nominations and Respect...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/11/16

Diddy is in town – what’s it like to party with a mogul? Plus, is Dua Lipa the perfect popstar and why should we care about the Grammys? Get more on the Grammys here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67381339 Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers

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30:38

Missy Elliott’s Genius, Singing with Coldplay and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/11/09

Annie and Nick celebrate Missy Elliott’s brilliance as she enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, auditioning for Coldplay’s next single and is it too early to defrost Mariah Carey? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and

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32:18

Taylor Swift’s Billions, The Beatles Unheard and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/11/02

Being a billionaire – Taylor’s version. Meanwhile Eminem has been busy making pasta sauce and a man called Elliot has discovered an interview with The Beatles that hasn’t been heard for 60 years. Plus, listener Jo from Sunderland is back from Las Vegas – she put Annie’s theory to the test… is Legoland better than the Sphere? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in

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34:14

Emily Eavis on Glastonbury, Footballers Tackling...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/10/26

Who’s performing at Glastonbury 2024? Emily Eavis joins from Worthy Farm as Annie and Nick try to get the goss on next year’s headliners. Plus, the new West End run of Cabaret has had a hefty injection of pop and is Eric Cantona bigger than The Rolling Stones? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination

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29:35

Adele’s Croquettes, Madonna’s Fire and Raving in the...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/10/19

What happens when you get too close to Madonna’s fire? Annie and Nick share their experience of the opening night of The Celebration Tour. Food and TV critic Adele on what to eat and watch this week plus, dancing with avatars – are you ready to rave in the metaverse? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the

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33:12

Meeting Madonna, Taylor Swift’s Soccer Mom, and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/10/12

Madonna’s UK tour – Annie and Nick get exclusive details of what to expect from her inner circle; why Drake’s album is like ordering prawns on holiday; plus, accidentally going viral with Taylor Swift. Get more on Madonna's tour here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67075718 Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s

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36:11

Elton John backstage, Club Sandwiches and the Sphere

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/10/05

Almost meeting Elton John backstage; taking sandwiches to legendary Berlin nightclub Berghain; and U2 at the Las Vegas Sphere - does a $2.3 billion dollar venue make a gig better? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on

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28:05

Keith Richards gets in touch

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/09/28

Unbelievably, Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones has sent Annie and Nick a question for their first episode of Sidetracked; A (Doja) Cat Amongst the pigeons – what makes a good fan?; Nick channels his inner Lil Jon ahead of Usher’s Super Bowl performance; and what’s it like having Lady Gaga sing in your face? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week

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5:50

Introducing... Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2023/09/20

Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw are back together exploring the week in music for their brand new BBC podcast, Sidetracked with Annie and Nick. Whether we need to laugh, scream or clap, these two friends are with you whenever you want on BBC Sounds (or wherever you get your podcasts). Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie and Nick have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music with the help of artists, industry experts and listeners. A week in

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