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Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast

The podcast that takes one random episode of Top Of The Pops - the greatest TV Pop show ever - and breaks it down to its very last compound. Created by Sarah Bee, Neil Kulkarni, Taylor Parkes, Simon Price and David Stubbs (who all wrote for Melody Maker) and hosted by Al Needham (who didn"t), it"s an unflinching gaze into the open wound of pop culture and a celebration of Thursday evenings past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:35:02

#68 (Pt 2): 1.5.80 – The Ken Of The Eighventies

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/12/08

Neil KulkarniandSimon Pricecommence their gleeful rip into this episode of TOTP, egged on byAl Needham. Tommy Vance gets his debut cap, and lords it above everyone else from the confines of his gun tower. Funky Belts! New Musik’s keyboard player making a tit of himself! American Pipou! The Chords disguise themselves as Generation X! And some weapons-grade Dadisfaction…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:44:21

#68 (Pt 1): 1.5.80 – The Ken Of The Eighventies

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2022/12/07

Simon PriceandNeil KulkarnijoinAl Needhamto set the scene for an episode of Top Of The Pops from 1980 which comprehensively demolishes the theory that that year was a bit rammel, breaking off to riffle through that week’s issue of Sounds, discuss the pros and cons of organising a skinhead disco, and recoil at the introduction into Chart Music of The BPT…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:04

May 17th 1977 - The Nationwide Jubilee Song Contest

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2022/09/09

Inthe last episode of Chart Music, we broke down Nationwide's Jubilee Fair - an astonishing melange of forelock-tuggery, Trad Jazz and moaning that things were better when we had an empire and National Service, which offered its viewers both an opportunity to revel in the past and a chance to experience what it was going to be like in the entertainment room of a care home in the future. But we stopped short of mentioning one thing: the ending, where the winner of the Nationwide Jubilee Song Contest

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6:41:23

#67: June 9th 1977 – God Save Chart Music

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/08/26

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; are the Wurzels going to float in an eternal hellscape of bodily waste and toenails for singing about turning bulls gay?This episode would have been perfect for the other month while Shakin’ Jubilee was occurring – but no matter, Pop-Crazed Youngsters, because we’re going right back to the apogee of the Silby Joobs, which no-one ever said in 1977 because people weren’t as rubbish as they are today. Flags! Bunting! Street parties! Massive patriotic

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1:36:13

#67 (Pt 4): 9.6.77 – God Save Chart Music

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Taylor ParkesandNeil KulkarnijoinAl Needhamto put the Silver Jubilee episode of The Pops firmly to bed, as Legs & Co make do with Demis Roussos’ cast-offs, recount the time Bob Marley met the Wurzels, and examine the most shameful event in chart history, as Little Rabbit Arse holds down the Sex Pistols. GOD SAVE HISTOREE, POP-CRAZED YOUNGSTERS…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon*** See us LIVE on Sept 17th*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:46:54

#67 (Pt 3): 9.6.77 – God Save Chart Music

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/08/24

Taylor ParkesandNeil Kulkarnicontinue their drill into the Silver Jubilee TOTP withAl Needham. Discover how the Wurzels let down Al at a visit to a farm in 1978! Thrill to the sight of Tony Blackburn pulling a bit of string so Neil Innes can look confused as he waves a tiny flag about! Gasp as the Stranglers take the strings off their instruments, swap them with each other, and slip in a drug reference! And stare aghast at the state of Honky!Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music

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1:29:27

#67 (Pt 2): 9.6.77 – God Save Chart Music

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/08/23

Neil Kulkarni,Taylor ParkesandAl Needhamcontinue their journey into the Silver Jubilee episode of Top Of The Pops, pausing to gaze forlornly at Tony Blackburn – who is in full Fathers 4 Justice mode – before being a bit disappointed by Osibisa failing to do the West Midlands Safari Park advert, and having to talk about ELO AGAIN…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon*** See us LIVE on Sept 17th*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:56:52

#67 (Pt 1): 9.6.77 – God Save Chart Music

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/08/22

Taylor ParkesandNeil KulkarnijoinAl Needhamfor a massive street party to commemorate the Silver Jubilee episode of Top Of The Pops – but before that, it’s a coat-down for the Monarchy, a comprehensive breakdown of the Nationwide Jubilee Fair, a flick through that week’s Melody Maker, and a look at how the Department of Transport thought that a picture of Simon Bates massive unbespectacled floating head would teach the kids not to get killed on their Grifters in the mid-Eighties. IT’S A POTENTIAL

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6:01:54

#66: March 15th 1990 – De La Stoke

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2022/06/24

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; has anyone ever lost their virginity while listening to a Jive Bunny record?It’s the long-awaited return of Our Sarah and Taylor after their encounter with the Spiteful Armoured Bollock, Pop-Crazed Youngsters – and to welcome them back, Al allowed them to pick out an episode. Consequently, we’re heading deep into the heart of the Neighties. Your panel are a) being Arthur Seaton inSaturday Night and Sunday Morningwithout the sex, b) hovering over the

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1:23:03

#66 (Pt 4): 15.3.90 – De La Stoke

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Taylor ParkesandSarah BeestraddleAl Needhamand ride him hard in the final furlong of this episode of The Pops, pausing along the way to muse upon the hardcore Dad-hop of Jive Bunny, celebrate an actual decent #1 single, ask if you can get poppers in pound shops, and give full respect to the one with the Gordon Honeycombe hair in Inspiral Carpets. GET ON ONE, POP-CRAZED YOUNGSTERS!Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:22:56

#66 (Pt 3): 15.3.90 – De La Stoke

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/06/22

Sarah BeeandTaylor Parkesrealign withAl Needhamand – like the dog that returns to its own vomit – proceed to tuck in on this episode of The Pops. There’s a wodge of Breakers to wade through, followed by a chance for the Dads who were outraged by Candy Flip to have a good laugh at the absolutestateof Bobby Omnishake…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:08

#66 (Pt 2): 15.3.90 – De La Stoke

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/06/21

Taylor Parkes,Sarah BeeandAl Needhamcommence their excavation of this episode and rapidly uncover an extremely knackered Simon Mayo introducing some Pub Goth, New Kids On The Block playing some exceedingly futile basketball and trying to show off to some girls, and stare aghast as Candy Flip herald the dawning of the Age of Nadirius...Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:50:23

#66 (Pt 1): 15.3.90 – De La Stoke

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Sarah Bee,Taylor ParkesandAl Needhamready themselves for acomprehensive rummage through an episode of The Pops from the spring of 1990, leafing through that week’s NME and its four-page spread on the Stone Roses chucking some paint about, and a discussion Human Frogger and the deepest of delves into Mike Read’s Heritage Chart, before concluding that the world is full of things that you can shove up your arse.Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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5:57:30

#65: July 8th 1982 – Dancey Reagan

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/04/21

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; if Steve Miller is in a consensual relationship, and keeps away from certain designated areas, and he’s not just doing it to show off in front of his mates, is it acceptable in today’s society to reach out and grab her?This episode, Pop-Crazed Youngsters, sees your panel – who are currently toting huge consignments of heroin around Leeds, swiftly climbing up the class system of Coventry and still getting over the terror of finding someone’s undergarments

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1:41:34

#65 (Pt 4): 8.7.82 – Dancey Reagan

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/04/20

Neil Kulkarni,David StubbsandAl Needhamfight to resist the Siren-like lure of the ‘ITV1’ button and the West Germany – France game as this episode of TOTP enters the final stretch. Odyssey drop one of the greatest singles EVER, Bananarama cock a leg in some giant nappies, Bucks Fizz have a day off from bombing Hamburg, Captain Sensible brings along some giant rabbits, and some underwhelming magicians pitch up…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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1:43:07

#65 (Pt 3): 8.7.82 – Dancey Reagan

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/04/19

David Stubbs, Neil KulkarniandAl Needhamcontinue their intensive tuck-in of a wildly influential episode of The Pops. AC/DC get their cannons muffled, and then Jonathan King introduces the UK to Deeley Boppers, Mr T, and a steaming dollop of white American rubbish. But here come the Germans to save the day!Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:29

#65 (Pt 2): 8.7.82 – Dancey Reagan

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/04/18

Neil Kulkarni,David StubbsandAl Needhamcommence a gleeful rip into an episode of The Pops smack in the middle of the Yellow Hurll era. And what a start! Kid Jensen pops up in a monarchist Robert Mugabe shirt, Imagination have a proper slink-about, Bruno’s dad lamps someone, and Jeffrey Daniel changes the face of shopping precincts on a Saturday for the rest of the decade…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:15:48

#65 (Pt 1): 8.7.82 – Dancey Reagan

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/04/17

David StubbsandNeil KulkarnijoinAl Needhamfor a dance on the car roof of 1982, and prepare the ground for an episode of The Pops from that glorious, World Cup-drenched summer. Prepare for shocking revelations about the toilets in St Pancras Station 40 years ago and how the Rock Expert ended up On Top Of The Pops in someone’s codpiece…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:20:06

#64: April 26th 1984 – Metal Mickey Dropping His Guts

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/03/05

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; does playingLegendby Bob Marley constitute a hate crime?Finally, Chart Music gets off its fat arse, gets on its bike and starts looking for a job, and it’s a particularly fraught one: rummaging through an episode from the arse-end of the Yellow Hurll era in an attempt to find anything nourishing and skill. It’s the other side of Easter ’84, and your panel are a) not bothering to revise for CSEs which are useless in Thatcher’s Britain, b) failing to

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1:55:35

#64 (Pt 4): 26.4.84 – Metal Mickey Dropping His Guts

Chart Music: the Top Of The Pops Podcast ·

2022/03/04

Neil Kulkarni, Simon PriceandAl Needhambring this episode of Top Of The Pops to a close by blanching at the sight of Julio Iglesias practically caressing Willie Nelson’s beer gut, scratch their heads at Echo and the Bunnymen channelling the spirit of Spinal Tap, witnessing the Flying Pickets performing in front of a massive Guess Who board, and attempting to get a handle on Lionel Richie and his massive clay head…Video Playlist|Subscribe|Facebook|Twitter|The Chart Music Wiki|Patreon Hosted on Acast

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