Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame
Steve Blame
Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakersOnline - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continually reinvents herself), Belouis Some (80s hitmaker back in the dance charts), Papa Dee (Swedish Rapper/Toaster/Pop musician) Carl Magnus Palm (ABBA historian), Suzi Quatro (70s Rocker who broke the glass ceiling for female musicians)DEEP DIVE interviews include:Larry Flick (Legendary music journalist), Alanas Chosnau (Lithuanian singer), Elizabeth Thomson (Author of Joan Baez - The Last Leaf), Sleaford Mods (electronic punk poets), BISHI (Electro Sitarist), Mike Evans - author - of the Who - Much Too Much, Tony Swain (80s hit producer), Lanah P (LGBT pioneer), David McAlmont (Vocalist, Essayist, Historian).Previous Series include:Radiohead - Life in a Glasshouse by John Aizlewood. The Velvet Underground by Chris Roberts. Sex Pistols - I Wanna Be Me by Dave Simpson. Joy Division + New Order by John Aizlewood. Lady Gaga - Applause by Annie Zaleski. ABBA at 50 - by Carl Magnus Palm. Previous Series include; P.P. Arnold, Marcella Detroit, Steve Lipson, Chris Huelsbeck, Kevin Hegge, Dieter Meier, Sue Tilley, Stefan Holm Mardo, Rusty Egan, Suzi Quatro, Hifi Sean, Man Parrish, D:Ream, Dave Dorrell (M/A/R/R/S), Papa Dee, Madeline Bell (Blue Mink), Simon Napier-Bell (documentary maker & former Wham! manager), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Jonas Åkerlund, Steve Barron, Jimmy Helms (Londonbeat), Belouis Some, Mousse T., Wolfgang Flür, Billie Ray Martin, Belouis Some, Mark Reeder, Marcus Vere (Living in a Box), Raz (of Rob n Raz), Ulf (Ace of Base), Marian Gold (Alphaville), Louis Oberlander, Dr. Alban, and Youth (Killing Joke). Fish (ex-Marillion), Leee John (Imagination), Durga McBroom (Blue Pearl), Martyn Ware (Heaven 17), Kevin Godley (10cc, Godley & Creme), Michael Münzing (Snap!), Alexander Bard (Army of Lovers), Sam Brown, John Watts, Anne Clark, Right Said Fred, Justin Currie (Del Amitri), WestBam.Mini-Memories. Short personal interview memories of; Whitney Houston, Madonna, Kurt Cobain, Al Green, Elton John, Milli Vanilli, Dave Gahan, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, Kylie Minogue ... (ongoing) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 30min
Season 2 - Episode 4. Steve Barron Part 2 of 2
Jackson, A-ha, Madonna, and Dire Straits. In Part Two of the podcast, one of the shapers of the 1980s' music video scene, Steve Barron talks about his work with the greatest stars of that era and concludes this episode with where he is in his life today and how he looks back upon that golden age. And if you are interested Steve has written a book on his experiences during the 1980s which can be bought here; http://www.eggnchipsandbilliejean.com/the-bookMake sure you've listened to Part One.And connect to me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2022 • 29min
Season 2 - Episode 3. Steve Barron Part 1 of 2
Steve Barron was the Music Video Director of the 80's Icons.He directed Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean', a-ha's 'Take on Me', Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing', and Madonna's first video, 'Burning Up'. Steve Barron was one of the shapers of the 1980s music video. He tells his story in part one of the podcast, how he learned his craft on the job, and how he almost got fired when working with David Puttnam and Prince Charles. His inside stories are fascinating, in Part One he also talks about working with Michael Jackson. And if you are interested Steve has written a book on his experiences during the 80s which can be bought here; http://www.eggnchipsandbilliejean.com/the-bookLook out for Part 2 of the interview.And connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 3min
Mini-Memories 3 - of a minute with Kurt Cobain
My Personal Interview Memories Kurt Cobain was born on the 20th of February 1967 and died on April 5th, 1994. In Mini-Memories today, I look back on my time working for MTV Europe where I was lucky enough to interview many world stars, often more than once. These are my Mini-Memories of those interviews, all seen from today’s perspective. And in this short episode my memory is of a minute with Kurt Cobain. Note; The photo is a screenshot of my TV, taken from the interview with Nirvana in Los Angeles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022 • 3min
Mini-Memories 2 - of interviews with Madonna
My Personal Interview MemoriesBetween 1987 and 1996, when I worked for MTV Europe based in London and later for Viva 2 based in Germany, I was lucky enough to interview many world stars, often more than once. These are my Mini-Memories of those interviews, all seen from today’s perspective. If you are interested in more about Madonna go to the podcast with Jonas Åkerlund who directed Ray of Light and has worked with her on numerous occasions.Note; The photo which includes Heike Makatsch was taken after an interview with Madonna in 1995 in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2022 • 4min
Mini-Memories 1 - of an interview with Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston (born Aug.9th 1963 - died Feb. 11th 2012)Between 1987 and 1996, when I worked for MTV Europe based in London and later for Viva 2 based in Germany, I was lucky enough to interview many world stars, often more than once. This is my Mini-Memory of the time I interviewed Whitney Houston in Los Angeles in 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 • 32min
Season 2 - Episode 2. Jonas Åkerlund Part 2 of 2
In Part Two of this podcast interview with Jonas Åkerlund, he talks about working with some of the major music stars of the world, including Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé, what those at the top of their game have in common, what he brings to the mix when he works with them, and about the films 'Spun', 'Lords of Chaos', and his latest Netflix Series 'Clark'.Make sure you have listened to Part One.And connect to me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 • 35min
Season 2 - Episode 1. Jonas Åkerlund Part 1 of 2
Jonas Åkerlund is one of the great music video directors of the modern era. He has worked with Madonna, Prodigy, Rammstein, Lady Gaga, and many more. Part 1 of this podcast looks at his route into the pop video business from his first short films which caught the attention of Hollywood, his professional development through working as a film editor for the advertising industry in Stockholm, Sweden, and how he achieved his breakthrough as a music video director through Moby's 'James Bond theme', and Prodigy's 'Smack my Bitch Up' which led to Madonna's 'Ray of Light'.Look out for Part 2.And connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2021 • 35min
Season 1 - Best of - Part 2 of 2
A roundup of the best interviews.Excerpts of the interviews with Michael Münzing of Snap!, Alexander Bard of Army of Lovers, Justin Currie of Del Amitri, John Watts of Fischer-Z, and Anne Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2021 • 37min
Season 1 - Best of - Part 1 of 2
A roundup of the best interviews.With Season 1 of POP; The History Makers now at an end, this is a roundup of some of the best interviews with Fish, Leee John, Martin Ware, Kevin Godley, Sam Brown, Westbam, and Durga McBroom from Blue Pearl. Look out for Part 2 and also watch out for Season 2 starting sometime in January 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2021 • 35min
Season 1 - Episode 26. WestBam Part 2 of 2
Part Two of this interview with WestBam covers the role of music in the fall of the Berlin Wall.WestBam talks about how he developed a manifesto as a teenager which described the DJ as the star of the future, and how music played a role in bringing down the Berlin Wall.Don't forget to listen to Part One of this interview.And connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
