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Eighties Archive Podcast

The Small Town Boys

David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid. John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid. Both were born in small Essex towns. During lockdown, they started a banter filled podcast, playing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore. Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians &

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00:47:18

80s Archive Podcast EP.82 - Pat Kane (Hue & Cry) :...

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2025/04/20

It was a pleasure to welcome Pat, front man and one of Hue & Cry's two Kane brothers to the podcast.Pat has become - in his own words, 'something of a wee scholar' in later life, but this conversation was all about Hue & Cry, their inception, their rise and road to stardom, which included amongst other things, getting a support slot with Madonna, after some midwife duties swung it for them!A huge fan of music and full of knowledge about it, Pat chose 5 great tracks from the

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01:39:47

80s Archive podcast EP.81 - Dave Formula (Magazine/...

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2025/04/13

In this episode we welcome Dave Formula, who we know from his pioneering work on the keyboards in both Magazine and Visage, but we hear the fascinating tale of Dave's career which began in the 60s with a TOTP appearance in R&B outfit, St.Louis Union. In time this lead Dave to head up a touring band, becoming the musical director for Motown artist David Ruffin when touring the UK, long before he was part of any Punk, New Wave, or New Romantic movement.Dave also chooses 5 tracks from the 80s

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01:38:39

80s Archive Podcast EP.80 - Henry Priestman (Yachts/...

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2025/04/06

Welcome Hull son, Henry Priestman. A keyboard player who has worked with many acts over the years and was something of a keys player for hire in Liverpool in the 80s.Henry's career began in Yachts (77-81) who enjoyed success in America, with airplay on US college radio and extensive touring. A sliding doors moment led him into It's Immaterial, where he enjoyed the role of playing and contributing without the responsibility of songwriter. Henry was also a touring member of Wah! and bette

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01:54:20

80s Archive Podcast EP.79 - Chris Jury (Actor,...

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2025/03/30

Welcome to Episode 79. In this edition we talk to Midlands Actor, Writer Chris Jury, famed mostly for his appearance in the much loved series Lovejoy, which although screened through the early 90s, it was actually created when series 1 aired in the 80s having been indirectly cancelled in the clutches of red tape, before returning for a very successful run.Chris speaks to us about his roles in Grange hill, Doctor Who amongst other jobs, with a narrative that very much pinpoints when working class

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01:13:35

80s Archive podcast EP.78 - Steve Nichol (Loose Ends)...

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2025/03/23

In this episode we welcome classically trained from a young age, Steve Nichol, keyboard player and composer with UK 80s soul sensation, loose Ends.Steve tells us all about his full and colourful career working in America surrounded by incredible talent and it all started outside the post office in Peckham!!3 facts about Loose Ends that we learned, Steve played in the The Jam's brass section, Loose Ends knocked Prince off the no.1 spot in the US and the band are not from Romford!Steve chooses his

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01:46:47

80s Eighties Archive EP.77 - Martin Metcalfe (Goodbye...

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2025/03/16

In this episode we welcome Bathgate boy Martin Metcalfe, the front man to one of Dave's favourite 80s bands, another of Scotland's many outfits that should have been garnered far greater success - Goodbye Mr.MacKenzie!Martin explains the sprawl of friends and acquaintances that formed GMM's troupe. He talks in detail about his love and relationship with music with all the romance for Punk and Rock n Roll history. Martin and the band were thrust into the music industry at a time when

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02:29:22

80s Archive Podcast EP.76 - Kevin Howard, Andrew...

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2025/03/09

In this episode, John and Dave were lucky to speak to 3 members of the band Perfect day. Kevin, Andy and Mark gave us a good picture of the landscape of their time signed to major label London Records at the tail end of the decade.As to why this band did not explode to a higher level is beyond us all, particularly as the TV & radio promo roll out was immense and their fan base were loyal. It is felt that with the rise of dance music and the independent scenes from the North of England driving

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01:30:20

80s Archive Podcast EP.75 - Nick Stewart (Island...

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2025/03/02

In this episode we welcome Record Company heavy weight, Nick Stewart who, during his time at Island Records under Chris Blackwell's tenure, he signed Killing Joke, Julian Cope, World Party and nearly The Thompson Twins but Blackwell didn't like their name! Nick admits his finest piece of work was signing U2 -quite rightly!We were truly under Nick's spell as he talked us through his life from Public school, semi pro cricket, his obsession with Factory records and his passion and knowledge for films

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01:13:43

80s Archive podcast EP.74 - David Quantick (Writer,...

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2025/02/23

*Audio disclaimer* Despite post editing, We apologise that this episode has some unresolved technical issues.*Langauage disclaimer* This episode contains some strong language that may cause offense. * * * * * * * * * * * *In this episode, we welcome esteemed comedy writer, journalist, author, Emmy Award winner, David Quantick. With a bone dry approach David tells his story from the freelance work at The NME in the days when he was

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02:32:39

80s Archive Podcast EP.73 - JJ Jeczalik & Gary Langan...

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2025/02/16

Episode 73 welcomes special guests JJ Jeczalik and Gary Langan from The Art Of Noise We discuss their journey through the decade to this point where we celebrate the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of their seminal debut album 'Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise'We hear about their early days and the in roads into the music via parental Jazz, loving Yes, roadying for Landscape, and making tea for Buggles!! Enter Trevor Horn and it all kicks off. The guys talk about their toil and triumph with the infamous

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02:03:57

80s Archive Podcast EP.72 - Ian Peel (ZTT Archivist/...

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2025/02/09

Episode 72 is really the first of an unofficial 2 part series on ZZT and The Art Of Noise.We welcome Ian Peel, someone who may be something of a mystery to you, but infact stands as a hugely important part of the ZTT Records story. As a fan of music and a keen writer of fanzines, a chance to curate a deep dive article on ZTT for Record Collector magazine whilst in his teens, lead to an invitation to visit and indeed join the label as their curator and archivist.Ian is a journalist who founded

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01:11:48

80s Archive Podcast EP.71 - Boo Hewerdine (The Bible)...

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2025/02/02

Boo began his story working in a record shop, much the same as Small town boy David!!Rather interstingly Boo's formative years in bands Placebo Thing & The Great Divide both led to record company interest and deal offers including Ensign. By the mid 80s The Bible blossomed and Chrysalis signed them. We talk about the debut album Walking The Ghost Back Home and the Steve Earle produced second album Eureka. Boo has had a great creative relationship with Eddie Reader over the years

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01:29:58

80s Archive Podcast EP.70 - Roy White (White & Torch)...

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2025/01/26

Episode 70 welcomes Roy White. Another Liverpool's sons who saw his future in making music and little else. Working his way up from tea boy in a local studio to eventually getting signed numerous times with various projects. A regular face at the infamous club Eric's and also responsible for drum machine programming on Echo & The Bunnymen's debut album Crocodiles. We first discovered Roy through the wonderful duo White & Torch, who wrote epic songs together for a number of years, and by

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01:55:25

80s Archive podcast EP.69 - Clive Mantle (Actor/...

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2025/01/19

In Episode 69 we had a great chat with the wonderful and humble actor Clive Mantle. Clive talks about his career starting way back in the British Youth theatre, an early John Smiths commercial to working on the cult classic British movie Party Party to starring along side both Clint Eastwood and Michael Cain. Clive was also part of the largely English cast in Alien 3 and was also involved in Superman IV. His list of TV credentials is endless including Minder, Dempsey & Makepiece, but Clive is

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02:01:49

80s Archive Podcast EP.68 - Dave Clayton (Keys/...

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2025/01/12

In Episode 68 things peak. New heights of name dropping and contract work!!! We welcome Sheffield legend, David Clayton, school friend of Cabaret Voltaire , Founder of synth funk (and early poptarts signature tunesmiths) PersonToPerson.Dave tells us all about his career from the early days of funk outfit Hot Cuisine to going on to playing for everyone, working on a reputation by recommendation for ABC, The The, Paul McCartney, Simply Red, U2 and the Pet Shop Boys to name a few. But it was when he

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01:27:58

80s Archive Podcast EP.67 - Neil Dyer (Screen 3) : "I...

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2025/01/05

Our special guest is Neil Dyer from the post punk, New Wave, slightly angular, slightly sophisticated, ahead of their time, East Anglia band Screen 3. Sounding a bit like The Cure, A bit like The Attractions, and a bit like The Jam.In this episode Neil details his journey through the 80s and explains why he may have been ahead of the curve that expected one thing, whilst his writing evolved into another. Boats were missed and success was more than expected. We hope hyou enjoy the Screen 3 story as

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01:36:15

80s Archive Podcast Ep.66 - Pete Gamble & Gary Kirby...

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2024/12/29

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01:14:40

80s Archive Podcast Ep.65 - Kevin McNally (Actor) :...

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2024/12/22

Episode 65 - Kevin R McNally , prestigious English actor talks to us about his career. From his early roles in the 70s in The Last Good Friday, I-Claudius, Spy Who Loved me ("I was a sonar operator, I wasn't fed a line, but Roger Moore handed me a gun and I shot a man in an orange tabbard!!"), to his work on Dr. Who under Colin Baker's tenure, and his character in the Pirates Of The Carribbean franchise. Charming, funny and generous, Kevin chooses some great tracks from the 80s marking his love of

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01:14:56

80s Archive Podcast Ep.64 - David McGillivray...

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2024/12/15

In this edition we are pleased to have with us David Mcgillivray an actor, director and writer who has been responsible for many adult and horror films throughout the 70's and 80's. Also having worked as a joke writer for Julian Clary for many years as well as publishing his own books.

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01:12:40

80s Archive Podcast Ep.63 - Erkan Mustafa (Grange...

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2024/12/08

In Episode 63 We welcome actor Erkan Mustafa with whom we had a nostalgic chat all about his career playing Roland Browning in Grange Hill and subsequent roles in Lenny Henry's Chef and Blackadder.A massive box ticker for us and a frank and honest conversation about the difficulties of experiencing fame at a young age under the care of the BBC. Erkan also talks about his absolute love of music and chooses some great 80s tracks for us.

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