Podcast
The Giddy Carousel Of Pop
Episode 9 - 5th June 2020 - 1 Hr 23 Min 51 Seconds
In This Episode (released 5th June 2020) the team discuss the
9th October - 22nd October 1985 issue of Smash Hits.
Simon and Gavin welcome you aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop!
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Welcome aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop. Hold tight for a top pop ride!
In this episode we go back to the Smash Hits of 9-22 October 1985 with broadcaster, writer and pop geek Julie Hamill. Pete Burns and Morrissey grace the cover and other artists discussed include
Simon Le Bon, The Cure, Five Star, Lloyd Cole, Depeche Mode, Billy Idol and many more.
Episode - 10a - 10th July 2020 - 1 Hr 58 Min 48 Seconds
In This 1st Episode (released 10th July 2020 ) the team discuss the
17th July - 30th July 1985 issue of Smash Hits.
Simon and Gavin welcome you aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop!
Welcome aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop. Hold tight for a top pop ride!
To mark the 35th anniversary of Live Aid, we go back to the Smash Hits of 17-30 July 1985 with the help of Tim Robinson from DJ/production duo Nightdubbing.
We look at Ver Hits coverage of the historic concerts in London and Philadelphia and hear from people who were there or watched from home.
We also speak to three former Smash Hits editors – David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Barry McIlheney – about their memories of the day along with BBC TV director David G Croft.
Episode 10b - 17th July 2020 - 54 Min 14 Seconds
In This 2nd Episode (released 17th July 2020) the team discuss the
17th July - 30th July 1985 issue of Smash Hits.
Simon and Gavin welcome you aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop!
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Welcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop. Hold tight for a top pop ride!
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We continue our look back at the Smash Hits of 17-30 July 1985 with the help of Tim Robinson from DJ/production duo Nightdubbing.
Having dealt with all the Live Aid content in our last episode, we turn our attention to the rest of the mag which includes features on Phil Oakey, Bucks Fizz, Belouis Some and The Redskins, along with the usual lyrics, Bitz, Singles Reviews and RSVP.
Episode 11 - 7th August 2020 - 1 hour - 8 Min 32 Seconds
In This 2nd Episode (released 7th August 2020) the team rediscover the best bits from the Smash Hits previous podcasts.
Simon and Gavin welcome you aboard The Giddy Carousel of Pop!
Welcome to The Giddy Carousel of Pop’s swingorilliant summer special!
Simon and Gavin snip out their favourite bits from the ten issues of Smash Hits they’ve covered so far on the podcast, and stick them into their audio scrapbook.
Artists discussed include Simon Le Bon and Arcadia, The Human League, Bros, Elton John and Rod Stewart, The Communards, Kool & The Gang, Climie Fisher and Sinitta.
Episode 12 - 8th September 2020 - 1 Hour 34 Min 12 Seconds
In This Episode (released 8th September 2020) the team discuss the
29th May - 11th June 1980 issue of Smash Hits.
Andrew Harrison, former editor of Select, Q and Mixmag and co-host of Bigmouth podcast (among many other things) joins us on the carousel to look at the Smash Hits of 29th May – 11th June 1980.
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In a wide-ranging conversation, artists discussed include Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, The Specials, Hot Chocolate and many more.
Andrew also tells us about his own involvement in Smash Hits and reflects on a career in music mags and some of the lessons learned.
Episode 13 - 27th October 2020 - 1 Hour 36 Min 23 Seconds
In This Episode (released 27th October 2020 ) the team discuss the
1st April - 14th April 1992 issue of Smash Hits.
Simon and Gavin welcome you once again to The Giddy Carousel of Pop!
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In our first foray into the 1990's, journalist and podcaster Laura Kelly from The Big Issue joins us on the carousel and takes us back to the Smash Hits of 1-14 April 1992.
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And it’s a very different Smash Hits from what we’ve covered so far on the podcast, with TV and film stars getting as much attention as pop stars. We’re also introduced to a raft of new features including ‘No! Not The Biscuit Tin!’ and Sylvia Patterson steals the show with her glorious feature on the Manic Street Preachers. Laura tells us about the life-changing impact that piece had on her as a 10-year old music fan growing up in Belfast.
Episode 14 - 23rd December 2020 - 50 Min
Grab some paper and a pen and prepare yourselves for The Giddy Carousel of Pop's Quizorilliant Christmas Quiz!
10 rounds. 50 questions. And all taken from the pages of Smash Hits (so if any of the answers are wrong, blame them!). There are no prizes, it's just a bit of fun. But do let us know how you get on.
Are you ready?
Don't forget, you're in control, so use pause and rewind if you must, but no cheating.
The Giddy Carousel of Pop is part of the We Made This network of podcasts.
HOSTS: Simon Galloway and Gavin Hogg
Episode 15 - 7th March 2021 - 1 Hour 54 Min 24 Seconds
In This Episode (released 7th March 2021) the team discuss the 17th February - 2nd March 1983 issue of Smash Hits
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Welcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop! Hang on tight for a top pop ride.
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In the this bumper episode, TV and film production designer and (most importantly) pop kid Richard Drew joins us on the carousel as it spins back to the Smash Hits of late February 1983.
OMD are on the front cover and inside we find Musical Youth, Spandau Ballet, Thompson Twins, The Belle Stars, David Bowie, Marillion, Toto, Level 42, China Crisis, The Gap Band, Haysi Fantayzee, JoBoxers, Bonnie Tyler, Orange Juice, Eurythmics, The Beatles, Icehouse and Wham! alongside all the regular features (Bitz, Get Smart, Letters, RSVP). There’s a lot to discuss!
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Episode 16 - 8th April 2021 - 1 Hour 38 Min 44 Seconds
In This Episode (released 8th April 2021) the team discuss the 10th August - 23rd August 1988 issue of Smash Hits
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Welcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop! Hang on tight for a top pop ride.
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In this episode, writer Jude Rogers (The Guardian, The Quietus, Mojo and more) takes us back to her days as a day 10 year-old pop kid in August 1988 and the very first Smash Hits she ever bought.
Along the way we discuss Kylie Minogue, Pat Benatar, Tanita Tikaram, Yazz, Bomb The Bass, Bros, Nik Kershaw, Billy Idol, R.E.M., Brother Beyond, band t-shirts, Prince, Michael Jackson and loads more! Plus the usual RSVP and singles reviews. We also hear from one of the pop stars who appears in this issue of Ver Hits!
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Episode 17 - 29th May 2021 - 1 Hour 44 Min 50 Seconds
In This Episode (released 29th May 2021) the team discuss the 28th May - 10th June 1981 issue of Smash Hits
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Welcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop! Hang on tight for a top pop ride.
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In this episode writer, podcaster and former drummer with The Fall (1980-85) Paul Hanley joins us to peruse a ‘double A side’ issue of Smash Hits from 1981… and a whole lot more.
Along the way we encounter Adam & The Ants, Stray Cats, Kim Wilde, Prince, Kraftwerk, Sparks, Stars On 45, Landscape, The Jam and Spandau Ballet among others, plus the usual Bitz, Letters and reviews.
Paul also talks about his time with The Fall, who also happen to appear in the pages of this very issue of Ver Hits.
