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Ahead of Melanie C's upcoming "Sweat World Tour" coming to the UK and Europe, Joel and David go all the way back to 1999 to revisit Sporty's very first solo tour. You may hear a familiar voice making a cameo somewhere in the episode!  "From Liverpool to Leicester Square" was a tour of intimate venues in 1999 to promote Melanie's debut solo album, the critically-lauded "Northern Star". This was a fresh start for Melanie C and a chance to establish herself for the first time outside of Spice Girls by gigging her own material in smaller venues from her hometown Liverpool to the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and several European countries before wrapping it in London's Astoria. We're treated to singles like 'Northern Star', 'Goin Down' and 'If That Were Me', and deep cuts and b-sides on this run, well ahead of the glorious mainstream success of the No.1 singles to come from this album: 'Never Be The Same Again' and 'I Turn To You'.  Exclusive NordVPN offer link: nordvpn.com/rightback or use code RIGHTBACK at checkout Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jump on in, pop fans, and get ready to fly with us on Part Two of our "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" celebrations. The hoverbike engines are revving and we're picking up our Summer of Spice in July 2001 at Party in The Park with Geri around the release of her dead rockeh single 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster'. We get into the music video and comparisons to Posh's 'Not Such An Innocent Girl' visuals, and all the zesty b-sides.  Joel and David also revisit Geri's super camp, first-ever headline concert in Oman. Picture this: Steps, the British troops out in the desert, Union Jack bikinis, Cabaret-version of 'Wannabe'. We wrap 2001 with 'Calling', the George Michael-approved ballad with a stunning artistic music video, and all the stellar TV promo. For the history books, Joel recaps all the fabulous Geri pop culture moments post-album - from a book launch to the infamous "Sex & The City" cameo, to serenading Harrison Ford and George Lucas. There's never a dull moment in Geriwood! Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humidity is rising and according to all sources, it is 25 years of Geri Halliwell's iconic smash 'It's Raining Men'! For the first time in history, this podcast is doing a deep-dive into Geri's turbo-charged second album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster". In Part One here, we unpack the gift that is this camp cover of 'It's Raining Men' for the blockbuster smash "Bridget Jones' Diary". There was no bigger and better way to say, 'Geri's back', after securing three solo No.1 hits with her debut album. Joel and David get into their album highlights (from 'Shake Your Bootie Cutie' to 'Heaven and Hell (Being Geri Halliwell)'), the music video, the live performances, the media coverage and more! Don't miss Part Two with the singles 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster' and 'Calling', plus so many more pop culture moments in this exciting and glitzy era of Geri's pop career. Coming soon!  Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natasha Hamilton is one of the most defining voices of 2000s UK pop, selling 10 million records worldwide with Atomic Kitten and today, she is carving a lane for herself as a solo star with the release of her debut EP "Extraction". Having made an indelible mark on our pop landscape with monster hits like 'Whole Again', 'The Tide is High (Get The Feeling)', and 'Be With You'; Natasha's now living her best life giving us vibrant, dance floor-ready bangers that feel both personal and, also, universally uplifting.  Joel sits down with Natasha for a career-spanning chat - from her joining Atomic Kitten as a teenager and navigating the rollercoaster of the music industry ever since, with line-up changes and reunions, through to finding her voice as a solo artist. We get into 'Miss Emotional' and the time after Atomic Kitten where she worked with acclaimed hitmaker Toby Gad (who crafted hits for Beyoncé and John Legend), the Lionel Richie tour where she played bops that were never released. Justice for the limited-release dance hit 'Round and Round'! We dive into her fantastic debut EP "Extraction", the stunning visuals she has created in this universe, and her passion for working with creatives in the North West. From the angsty and emancipatory 'Numb' to the poignant storytelling of 'White Feather', and the joyous sun-kissed bops 'Garden of Eden' and 'Milk and Honey'; Miss Natasha brings the voice of experience and her warm, playful personality into everything and we are honoured to have this conversation with her. Stream "Extraction" here: https://awal.ffm.to/extractionep Follow Natasha Hamilton https://www.instagram.com/natashahamilton/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheNatashaHamilton https://natashahamiltonofficial.com Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the US to UK, NYC to LA, from sidewalks to highways; welcome to Part Two of our epic deep dive into Melanie C's "Northern Star" album era. After getting into the album track highlights, 'Goin Down' and 'Northern Star' single on our first part; we now enter the new millennium with one of the most dramatique rollercoaster years for Sporty Spice.  After making a splash in 1999 with her debut solo album, the real fun and action kicks in 2000, when Melanie C scored two back-to-back UK No.1 hits with 'Never Be The Same Again' featuring Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes of TLC and 'I Turn To You'. Where we've had punk and rocky Spice at the start of the campaign; we are now ushering in a pop R&B hit and Ibiza Spice, proving that we've truly not yet seen the last of Melanie C, in the debut album era that keeps giving.  From her first solo headline tour leading up to Spice Girls returning with their third album "Forever", Joel and David revisit the insane year 2000 for Melanie C as she experiences her first flush of big solo success while juggling commitments in Planet Spice.  This journey with Melanie C on our podcast is just the beginning, it's not the end... stay tuned for more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since we've had a prelude to a "Sweat"-y Summer courtesy of Our Melanie C; it would be crazy and utterly 'ga ga' to not celebrate the most successful Solo Spice Girl album of all time: "Northern Star". Spice, Sporty and Pop fans unite because we are giving you an epic two-parter of Mel's iconique debut solo album, which soared between 1999 and 2001, with a string of global hit singles including two UK No.1s 'Never Be The Same' feat. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes and 'I Turn To You'.  This zesty Part One high kicks the journey off in 1998 into 1999 as we follow Melanie's brewing solo career; from the neo-industrial punk rage of 'Goin' Down' to the tender and autobiographical 'Northern Star' single and our album highlights, b-sides, live performances, fashion and style moments. Where Spice Girls were on a hiatus; Melanie C was certainly going for gold, writing and recording with a string of established dead edgeh hitmakers behind records for Madonna's "Ray of Light", Björk, Massive Attack and more. Stay tuned for Part Two coming real soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pop fans, it's time to loosen up them buttons for a big fun nostalgic trip back to The Pussycat Dolls' world! We are revisiting the iconic 2005 debut album "PCD", which gave us a string of iconic hits, music videos and live performances that remain on high rotation 20+ years on! 'Don't Cha', 'Buttons', 'Beep', 'Stickwitu', 'I Don't Need A Man', 'Wait A Minute' - and more including the soundtrack gems like 'Sway'. We're getting into all of that! Plus, Joel and David take you into through the birth and evolution of The Pussycat Dolls - from a modern burlesque show conceptualised by Robin Antin in 1995, through to the celebrity guest performers in the early days (Carmen Electra, Christina Applegate, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani etc) and how they became a full-fledged world dominating pop group. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton were introduced to us as a fun, confident girl gang we all wanted to be part of and aspired to be. From the sexy-meets-street fashion through to the powerful choreography and vocals; they inspired a whole generation of girl groups like KATSEYE and Little Mix. "PCD" featured collaborations with some of the pop R&B world's biggest hitmakers including Timbaland, will.i.am, Cee-Lo Green, Keri Hilson, Diane Warren, Kara Dioguardi, Rich Harrison and more. The Pussycat Dolls are back on tour this summer across North America before coming to the UK and Europe in Autumn for the "PCD Forever" tour! We can't wait. Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It may have rained every single day in the UK so far this year but we're not letting a few "Messy Little Raindrops" get us down! Attention, Soldiers. We are celebrating Cheryl's second solo album, featuring the hit singles 'Promise This' and 'The Flood'. In case you have 'Amnesia', Joel and David are taking you back to 2010 and 2011 to retrace one hell of a rollercoaster year in the life and career of our Girls Aloud star. Following the triple-platinum-selling success of her debut album, "3 Words", she performs 'Fight For This Love' at the BRIT Awards in 2010 amid marital dramas splashed across the papers. From landing her second British Vogue cover to returning as a judge on "The X Factor" - the most watched TV show in the country - to contracting a life-threatening illness... you really couldn't write the kind of year Cheryl had. Amidst it all, our Storm Flower diva sailed to the top of the charts and delivered a colourful and empowering pop album fitting of a global pop superstar with contributions from Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, Muni Long, Kelis, Dizzee Rascal and Travie McCoy. Fancy more Chez? We've done a Cheryl "3 Words" episode as well as a whole back catalogue of Girls Aloud's albums. Get them in the queue! Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back with an atomic BOOM! for our first proper episode of 2026, celebrating one of Britain's best-selling girl groups of the 2000s. This year marks 25 years of Atomic Kitten's iconic global smash 'Whole Again' and their debut album "Right Now" is now out on vinyl for the first time!  Join Joel and David as they set the time machine for 1999 to 2001, looking back on when we first met Natasha Hamilton, Liz McLarnon, Kerry Katona and Jenny Frost.  This is one for the history books - from three Scouse teen huns exploding on the charts with energetic Top of The Pops performances, to getting a big Asia push, before being quietly dropped by their label, and a swift line-up change followed by a triumphant string of No.1 singles and album.  We cover the singles 'Right Now', 'See Ya', 'I Want Your Love', 'Follow Me', 'Whole Again', 'Eternal Flame' and 'You Are'; dissect the different versions of the "Right Now" album, music videos and iconic fashion and live performances. This is the beginning of Atomic Kitten's rise and rise!  Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joel and David react to experiencing Hilary Duff's first live show in 18 years. Coming to you giddy with pockets full of butterfly confetti from London's opening night of the "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour, this show kicked off what's sure to be a massive year for Our Hil, one of the defining stars of our generation.  Hilary and her band delivered a flawless set of back-to-back hits including 'Why Not', 'So Yesterday' and 'Come Clean', with unexpected fan favourites from "Metamorphosis", her self-titled album, "Dignity" and "Breathe In. Breathe Out." The multiplatinum-selling global icon also performed tracks from her upcoming comeback album "luck... or something" - including the singles 'Mature' and 'Roommates'. This show truly was what dreams are made of! If you're buzzing for more Hilary Duff - Why Not check out our "Metamorphosis" and "Breathe In. Breathe Out" album deep dives? Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year marks 30 years of the pop culture phenomenon that is Spice Girls’ debut album, “Spice”. Your trusty 2000s pop explorers Joel and David are swingin’, shakin’, movin’ and makin’ their way to the time machine set for 1996 for this special reissue episode, originally released in 2024 when we marked 30 years of Spice Girls’ formation. Listen, if our pop faves are giving us anniversary reissues upon reissues then so will we. Zig-a-zig-ah forever! Enjoy this Spicy start to 2026 and we will be right back at ya with plenty of new original episodes this year.  Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the glittery grand finale of our three-part deep dive and oral history of Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It" album, one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s. This episode is packed with exclusives that no S Club and Rachel fan can go without knowing! In this episode, your zesty 2000s pop explorers Joel and David get into all the album tracks (like 'Crazy Boys' and the Xenomania bops 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye' and 'Funny How').  We dive into the glamorous album photoshoot by fashion photographer Morten Laursen, myth bust stories around potential singles, Rachel's unreleased songs from "Come And Get It" sessions and 2015 recordings with Richard X and Hannah Robinson, and deeply ponder... 'What would a third Rachel Stevens album sound like?' This episode features Peter Loraine of Fascination Management (the "Godfather of British Pop" and former Marketing Director at Rachel's label Polydor), Richard X and Hannah Robinson (who did 'Some Girls' and 'Crazy Boys'), Barry Stone of The Alias (formerly Jewels & Stone, who did 'I Said Never Again' and 'Every Little Thing') - plus contributions from Alexis Strum (songwriter behind 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye'), Karen Poole (who wrote 'Secret Garden') and David Eriksen (who wrote 'Dumb Dumb'). In case you missed it, Joel and David covered the singles 'Some Girls' and 'Negotiate With Love' in Part One and 'So Good' and 'I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)' in Part Two.  Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amidst a puff of smoke machine across a sticky regional gay club dancefloor, Joel and David are meeting you in July 2005, rocking cropped leather gloves for the 'spiritual lead single' of the album. 'So Good' - written by friend of the podcast and brilliant pop songwriter Hannah Robinson and Pascal Gabriel - is a stomping, empowering electro-pop banger. An utterly irresistible way to welcome Rachel's new album and also a key part of Hannah's journey as a songwriter, as we discover.  Your zesty hosts chat to Hannah Robinson about 'So Good' and Barry Stone, the amazing songwriter and producer part of The Alias (previously Jewels & Stone) who did the Adam Ant-inspired single 'I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)'. Plus, legendary director Trudy Bellinger, who did the fun "Bad Girls" prison-themed music video.  Joel and David are joined by music industry legend Peter Loraine of Fascination Management, who was the Marketing Director at Polydor at time, looking after Rachel alongside Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (now XIX Management).  As far as content goes - this episode is jam packed with value like the single releases Rachel was giving us in this time. Joel and David take you through her unforgettable live performances in this era including G-A-Y and T4 On The Beach, plus the b-side ('Never Go Back') and interactive PC games! Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top up the champagne and don a pair of zip-up boots, dallyn! We are celebrating 20 years of one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s: Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It". Featured on The Guardian's "1000 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die" list, this brilliant electro-pop opus has stood the test of time and gained a fervent cult following, taking former-S Club star Rachel into bona fide pop star territory. Joel and David are coming at you with a zesty deep dive and oral history on the making of one of British pop's most underrated classics of the 2000s. This episode features interviews with hit songwriters and producers Richard X, Hannah Robinson and NERVO - plus an exclusive insight into the project from music industry legend Peter Loraine of Fascination Management, who was the Marketing Director at Polydor at the time, looking after Rachel alongside Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (now XIX Management). In Part One, we land in July 2004 for the career-defining hit single 'Some Girls', speaking to the creators Richard X and Hannah Robinson. We reminisce on the infamous clash with Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and also bring you exclusive audio from Rachel's studio session. We get into the sassy lead single of the album 'Negotiate With Love' with GRAMMY-winning songwriter / producer NERVO and connect with hitmaker Kara DioGuardi on the b-side 'Queen'. You'll also hear from music video directors Paul Weiland ('Some Girls' and one of the co-founders of Comic Relief) and Harvey B Brown (who co-directed 'Negotiate With Love'). Get ready for a real vibrant snapshot of the 2000s British pop star-making machine through the lens of this unforgettable album by the one and only Rachel Stevens. Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pop fans, this month marks 25 years of "Hot" - the Spicy debut solo album by the bold and beautifully brazen Mel B! Not only was Our Scary Spice the first Spice Girl to go solo - hello, No.1 smash 'I Want You Back' feat. Missy Elliott - but she also made so many big moves in television and music in this monumental era in the midst of the Spice Girls' biggest world tour and transition into a new R&B-flavoured sound with "Forever".  Strap in because this episode takes you on a rollercoaster ride of pop culture from 1998 to 2001 in the world of Mel B (or Mel G!), through the whirlwind marriage and divorce, changes in Spice World, and motherhood. From Missy Elliott and Timbaland co-signs to "Austin Powers" soundtrack moments; Melanie B's building blocks of solo stardom as a British R&B artiste had a ton of promise. The "Hot" album also features Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson), Dru Hill, Sisqo, Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson) and "Glitter" hunk Max Beesley. We revisit the singles 'I Want You Back', 'Word Up', 'Tell Me', 'Feels So Good' and 'Lullaby', along with the music videos, live performances, promo and shenanigans along the way. This is Pop History 101. If you're wanting more Solo Spice action - check out our episodes celebrating Geri Halliwell's "Schizophonic", Victoria Beckham's debut solo album and Emma's "Free Me" album. Stay tuned for more Spice action on the podcast! Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.