

Talk ’90s to me
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Diving deep into a wild decade of chaos, creativity and hedonism – from Oasis to ‘Friends’, from grunge to girl power, from Kate Moss to alcopops to ‘Trainspotting’ and beyond. Join award-winning Observer journalist and Smash Hits graduate Miranda Sawyer as she meets the people who were really there for the decade of Cool Britannia, Cantona and the Chemical Generation.
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You can now support us on Patreon! Help support the podcast and get episodes early and ad-free, bonus content and some EXCELLENT merch.
Talk ’90s To Me – could a podcast BE any more brilliant?
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Oct 27, 2025 • 51min
How Scream started the ’90s horror revolution
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. For our special Halloween episode, we’re looking back at the film that defined ‘90s horror. When Scream slashed into cinemas in 1996, Wes Craven’s meta-masterpiece tore up the rulebook and rewrote the genre for a new generation. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Clark Collis, author of Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie to find out why Scream is still the sharpest horror satire and asking the question: “What’s your favourite scary movie?”
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Buy Miranda’s book Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs and Clark’s book Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll be helping the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too.
Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out moreWritten and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Produced by Liam Tait. Audio and video production by Tom Taylor. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Soniq Branding from Artlist. Talk ’90s To Me is a Podmasters production.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Adam Buxton! – Inside the making of The Adam and Joe Show!
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. Before YouTube, before TikTok, Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish were ahead of the curve: parodying Hollywood blockbusters with toys, pranking shopkeepers with the direction of Louis Theroux and doing it all on a shoestring budget. This week, Miranda Sawyer is joined by Adam Buxton, podcaster, national treasure and author of I Love You, Byeee, to look back at the cult brilliance of Channel 4’s The Adam and Joe Show.
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Buy Miranda’s book Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs and Adam’s book I Love You, Byeee through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll be helping the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 53min
Tomb Raider! – Lara Croft, girl power and the game that changed everything
Aleks Krotoski, a tech expert and host of Radio 4's The Digital Human, dives into the revolutionary impact of Lara Croft in gaming. She discusses how Lara became a cultural icon in the '90s, merging empowerment with controversy due to her objectification. The conversation highlights PlayStation's role in marketing gaming to young adults and the complexities of Lara's design. Aleks reflects on early fandoms and Lara's franchise growth while critiquing the limits of '90s media and the challenges of modern reboots.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 1min
How the Castlemorton rave changed festivals forever
Filmmaker Aaron Trinder, director of the documentary 'Free Party: A Folk History,' dives into the wild world of the Castlemorton rave. He explains how this monumental event, uniting travelers and ravers, reshaped festivals and nightlife in the UK. With thrilling tales of unity amidst chaos and the profound impact of media coverage, Trinder reveals the cultural shifts that followed, including the legal repercussions that stifled free parties. He also reflects on how the spirit of Castlemorton lives on in modern festival culture and the ongoing fight for public assembly rights.

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Sep 29, 2025 • 57min
Radio 1's most chaotic decade – with Mark Radcliffe of 'Mark and Lard'
Mark Radcliffe, veteran radio DJ and one half of the iconic duo Mark and Lard, reflects on his whirlwind tenure at Radio 1 in the '90s. He shares tales of surreal humor, tabloid scrutiny, and the challenges of filling Chris Evans' shoes. Diving into relationships with pop legends like Kylie Minogue and David Bowie, Mark unveils the creative chaos that characterized their Breakfast Show. He also discusses his later projects, including his light-hearted book about dogs, illustrating his enduring love for radio and music.

Sep 22, 2025 • 59min
The birth of Parklife, Britpop and Cool Britanania with Blur's Dave Rowntree!
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. Before they were the poster boys of Britpop and the soundtrack to Cool Britannia, Blur were just four awkward lads from Colchester trying to work out who they were. On this week’s Talk 90s To Me, Miranda Sawyer sits down with drummer Dave Rowntree to talk about his new book, No One You Know, of never-before-seen photographs captures Blur at their most raw and unpolished.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 3min
Madonna! From Blonde Ambition to the Pope’s Blacklist
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. From cone bras to the sexist coffee table book of all time, Madonna ruled the early 90s like no one else. In the wake of record breaking Blonde Ambition tour, she became both the decade’s biggest pop icon and public enemy number one. Provocative videos, banned shows, and revealing documentaries the erotic era was worshipped by fans and condemned by the Catholic church. This week on Talk 90s To Me, Miranda Sawyer is joined by John Sizzle to ask: was Madonna simply pushing buttons, or was she rewriting the rules of pop stardom forever?
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Sep 8, 2025 • 45min
The Prodigy – Keith Flint, Firestarters and a rock-rave fusion
Andrew Harrison, a seasoned music journalist and host of Oh God What Now, joins to unpack the wild journey of The Prodigy and their fiery frontman, Keith Flint. They explore how 'Firestarter' became an anthem bridging underground rave culture and mainstream appeal, while also discussing Flint’s electrifying performances that stunned viewers. The conversation dives into the band’s evolution, their controversial tracks, and the indelible mark they left on 90s music and culture, revealing why their energy still captivates fans today.

Sep 1, 2025 • 53min
Princess Diana – The inside story of THAT ‘Revenge Dress’ – with Vogue’s Plum Sykes
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. On June 29, 1994, Prince Charles confessed on national TV that he’d cheated on Princess Diana, stunning the world. But Diana stole his thunder and entranced the global media by stepping out in the now-legendary ‘Revenge Dress’. How did a little black dress spark a tabloid storm that still fascinates people today? Vogue journalist Plum Sykes joins Miranda Sawyer to reveal the inside story of the Revenge Dress and Diana’s frosty reception from the fashion world – and why cycling shorts paired with oversized jumpers always works.
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Buy Miranda’s book Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs and Plum’s book Wives Like Us through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll be helping the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 56min
Friends! Could a TV show be any more influential?
The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. In 1994, six twenty-somethings walked into a Manhattan coffee shop and changed TV forever. Friends wasn’t just a sitcom: it became the defining show of the decade, shaping how we laughed, dated, and even decorated our flats. This week on Talk 90s To Me, BAFTA-nominated comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire joins Miranda to discuss the perfect casting, the astronomical viewing figures, and why it’s still a huge hit with audiences in the streaming era.
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