The legend that is Pat Sharp joins me to reminisce about making the iconic kids' game show Fun House and chats about how his life and career unfolded after.
We talk gunge, the Fun House twins and the pitfalls of working with children...! 😱
Also in the chat, Pat talks about:
📻 - his 40-year radio career
🛝 - whether Fun House will return
😇- why he's happy living away from the spotlight now
🚗- his unexpected love of car washing
💇- and the legacy of his iconic mullet...
Listen now! Hit the magic link >> https://pod.fo/e/275009
Fairground Attraction's Eddi Reader
The fantastic Eddi Reader joins me to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut smash hit Perfect and chats about how her life unfolded after - as well as the hazards of travelling with an accordion! 🪗
Also in the episode, Eddi talks about:
🎵- how Fairground Attraction reunited, plus their new album and tour
🕊️- the importance of healing past grievances
🔥 - lessons learned after she lived with fire eaters
😂 - and that infamous Brit Awards ceremony...
🎧 Listen now! > https://pod.fo/e/268752
🎶 Surf dudes with attitude!
The very lovely Brentley Gore joins me to reminisce about making '90s US TV show California Dreams and chat about his life and career after - including the time he sang at Brad Pitt + Jennifer Aniston's wedding... 💒
Also in the episode, Brentley talks about:
💔- why he struggled to accept his role as a teen heart-throb
🎤- reuniting with the California Dreams Band
💿- his latest album almost 30 years in the making
😬- and his sticky encounter with Mickey Rourke...
🎧Listen now! https://pod.fo/e/25e198
🚨 Fame fans! 🚨
The brilliant Valerie Landsburg joins me to reminisce about her time as Doris on the hit '80s TV show alongside other fan favourites Coco, Leroy and Bruno, and chats about her life and career after hanging up her leg warmers.
In the episode, Valerie talks about:
😕- missing out on the role of Doris in Fame's big screen version
🎤- the "Fame mania" that spread around the world
📽️- her move into writing and directing
⁉️ - and why she had to decide whether to have a belly button or not...!
🎧 Hit the magic link to listen now! >> https://pod.fo/e/2598a7
Martin Kemp - aka Spandau Ballet's all-round entertainer and nice bloke
Season 7 returns with a bang! Get ready for some belly laughs with the fantastic Martin Kemp as we talk Spandau Ballet (Official) escapades and chat about how his life and career unfolded after the band split up.
In the episode, Martin talks about:
😬 - his disastrous first meeting with David Bowie
👰♀️- crediting his wife Shirlie with saving his life
💪🏼- why he’s working now more than ever
🧀- why cheeseboards had to stay on Spandau Ballet's rider
😳 - and this cheeky sauna experience with Official Steve Norman
Listen now! 🎧 >> https://pod.fo/e/253720
Season 6 finale! The very lovely queen of rave Rozalla joins me to reminisce about life after her smash '90s dance anthem hit Everybody's Free To Feel Good 🙌
She talks about her new album and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... 🤣
Also in the chat, Rozalla talks about:
🕺 - dancing with Al Pacino
📸 - her unlucky encounter with Sting
💆 - training as a beauty therapist
😳 - and the perils of one-piece catsuits...!
🎧 Listen now! https://pod.fo/e/222523
Peter Ostrum talking about Willy Wonka
Willy Wonka legend Peter Ostrum joins me to reminisce about making the much-loved classic.
He talks about working with Gene Wilder, gives his verdict on the latest Wonka film and explains why he quit acting in favour of becoming a vet.
Also in the chat, Pete talks about:
😳 - his burping double
😬- why he was reluctant to talk about starring in Wonka
👶- and reveals his new baby grand-daughter's sweet Wonka-inspired name
🎧 Listen now! https://pod.fo/e/21d52f
Such fun reminiscing with the stunning Deniece Pearson about massive shoulder pads and all things Five Star Official! ️⭐️
We chat about how life unfolded after its peak, how she's forged her own path outside the group - and her recent "Denaissance". 😍
Also in the episode, Deniece talks about:
🏆 - making history at the Brit Awards
😳 - the infamous Going Live! incident
✈️ - why the family moved to LA to escape the press
🎅 - and her new Christmas single!
Listen now wherever you get your pods or hit the magic link! >> https://pod.fo/e/20ae14
I loved Eerie Indiana, so 12-year-old me was super excited to chat with Omri Katz and reminisce about the cult show!
We also talk about the enduring love for Halloween classic Hocus Pocus, Omri reveals why he quit acting and explains his passion for growing cannabis. 🌱
Also in the episode, Omri chats about:
🤠 - his first role on Dallas
💇♀️ - going to cosmetology school
✂️ - why hairdressing wasn't what he thought it would be
🧙♀️ - and why Disney might not be calling for Hocus Pocus 3...
Listen now! https://pod.fo/e/206cb1
Who remembers Roland Rat?! Prepare for a rip-roaring walk down memory lane! 🤣
The very lovely Aled Jones chats about life after Walking in the Air, taking part in the infamous It's a Royal Knockout - and explains how he ended up in Bob Geldof's official wedding photos...
Aled also talks about:
😮💨- why he was relieved to retire as a boy soprano at 16
🏆- highlights of his presenting career
😊- being a proud dad to award-winning Emilia
😲- and releasing his 43rd album (!) One Voice - Full Circle
Listen now! https://pod.fo/e/2023e8
Best. Thing. Ever! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face - who knew the fabulous Paul Young was so talented?! 😂
Paul joins me in the latest episode to chat about how his life unfolded after the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez.
He also talks about:
💔 - becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair (it was the 80s...)
🤫 - why David Bowie had to cover for him at Live Aid
🎶 - 30 years of his Tex-Mex band Los Pacaminos
🪇 - and the dangers of maracas...!
Listen now wherever you get your pods or use the magic link: https://pod.fo/e/1fdaa9
Vegetable rights and peace! ✌️
The brilliant Nigel Planer joins me to reminisce about making cult classic comedy The Young Ones and chats about his life and career after that thing he did - including his latest novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time.
Also in the episode, Nigel talks about:
🎶- how he got involved with Band Aid
🎠- his Magic Roundabout voice
👶- writing one of the first parenting books for dads
📖- and reads some of his poetry!
Listen now! 🎧https://pod.fo/e/1f99a4
