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Can't Stop The Pop
Goldfrapp – Ooh La La
Things take a supernatural turn in this episode of Can't Stop The Pop as Matty and Craig discuss Goldfrapp's 2005 hit, 'Ooh La La'. We examine how the duo's sound evolved from their earlier material, resulting in a breakthrough that propelled them to new commercial heights and helped shape the charts. It seems only fitting that in approaching the work of such a creative, diverse act, the episode contains tangential references to Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, 19th-century poetry, Rachel Stevens and a well-known Soho sauna. But it's all (mostly) relevant to contextualise and celebrate the quality o...
2025-12-19
27 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe
In this episode of Can't Stop The Pop, two divas join forces to deliver a vocal masterclass as Matty and Craig discuss Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's superstar duet: 'When You Believe'. We look at the manufactured rivalry between the two singers and how their duet for the soundtrack to the animated movie 'The Prince Of Egypt' was an almost inconceivable prospect in the '90s. There's some convincingly technical discussion about how their voices complement one another both on the track and in the live performances. Plus, we get into the Oscars drama where Kenneth "Babyface" E...
2025-12-12
25 min
Can't Stop The Pop
I Dream (Feat. Frankie and Calvin) – Dreaming
The S Club bandwagon comes to a crashing halt in this episode of Can't Stop The Pop as we look back at the bizarre turn of events that was I Dream. Find out what happens when you merge S Club 8 with five additional aspiring singers/actors, cast them all in a TV show and then release a single featuring just two members of the group. It's fair to say that Matty and Craig have very different opinions on the resulting product that was 'Dreaming (Feat. Frankie and Calvin)'. As well as the song itself, w...
2025-12-05
22 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Phixx – Hold On Me (Feat. Peter Smith)
In this episode, Matty and Craig revisit the electrophonic revolution that was Phixx and their very '80s, very (homo)erotic debut single: 'Hold On Me'. We're joined by Peter Smith from the group to discuss his dramatic exit from Popstars: The Rivals, how the sound and image for Phixx came together and what went wrong with One True Voice. In a brutally honest interview, Peter also reveals the truth about his experience in the music industry, his departure from the group and what he's been up to since. To read about 'Hold On Me' on...
2025-11-28
46 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Louise – Naked
We feel your lips, your fingertips...in this episode of Can't Stop The Pop, Matty and Craig are revisiting 1996 when Louise released her third solo single, 'Naked'. This is one of those perfect songs that gets everything right in terms of sound, production, styling and visuals. In fact, Craig declares one moment as his favourite in any pop track...ever! And what on earth has Peppa Pig got to do with 'Naked'? Listen to find out how the anthropomorphic piglet landed herself a lawsuit from the songwriters for copyright infringement. Yes, really. To read about 'N...
2025-11-21
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Taylor Swift – Love Story
Are you…ready for it? In this episode, sparks fly as Matty and Craig discuss Taylor Swift's breakthrough (and, for several years, only) hit in the UK: 'Love Story'. Join us as we look back at the lead single from the 'Fearless' album, a music video that left us both enchanted and a relentless promotional campaign that went out of the woods to include appearances on The Paul O'Grady Show and Loose Women. After running through some crazier chart stats, Matty and Craig each name their favourite Taylor Swift song, plus there's some overdue exoneration for 'Me!'
2025-11-14
28 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Glitter & Gold vs Can't Stop The Pop – Live In Manchester
Presenting Glitter & Gold vs Can't Stop The Pop – LIVE! This special episode was recorded live at the Here & Now Gala Night pre-show fan event on September 4th 2025, as we set out to determine our favourite Steps single. The rules were simple (after Craig explained them several times): every Steps single* went head-to-head, with the winner staying on until each podcast was left with their favourite. Then it was down to the audience to choose between them and declare the ultimate Steps single. Which song won? Listen to find out. Craig, Matty, Shane and Brad...
2025-11-07
28 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Geri Halliwell – It's Raining Men (Live at the Kings Arms for London Pride 2025)
Presenting Can't Stop The Pop...LIVE! On July 2nd, 2025, we hosted our first live podcast at the Kings Arms in Soho as part of the London Pride celebrations. For this very special occasion, we discussed 'It's Raining Men' by Geri Halliwell, and in this episode, you can hear the audio from the event. We talk about Geri Halliwell's interpretation of the song for the soundtrack to Bridget Jones' Diary (and some of the adjustments from the original), the music video, which has nothing to do with the movie, the chart stats, and Craig rants about t...
2025-08-08
18 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Sugababes – About You Now
In this episode, Matty and Craig bring yesterday back around to discuss the Sugabab-babes' (seriously, what was with the typography for this campaign?) biggest hit: 'About You Now'. Despite unanimous praise for the song and a consensus that the music video was slightly underwhelming, there are wildly different opinions on what 'About You Now' meant for where the group were at this point, and how it potentially influenced their subsequent career. We also talk about the Miranda Cosgrove version of the track (begrudgingly, in Matty's case), which charted in America. And, of course, no discussion of 'About Y...
2025-08-01
24 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Ambitions (Feat. Joe McElderry)
For this episode, we've ventured (just) outside the '90s and '00s to discuss Joe McElderry's 2010 single, 'Ambitions'. And we've bent the rules with good reason because the man himself joins us to look back at his first post-X Factor release. Joe gives us all the background on the song's origins as a chart-topping hit for the Norwegian band Donkeyboy and how it helped shape the sound of his debut album, 'Wide Awake'. We discuss the making of the music video (including that iconic choreography) and how the record label reacted to the commercial performance of...
2025-07-25
47 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Five – Let's Dance
In this kingsize episode, Matty and Craig look back at 'Let's Dance', which earned Five their third #1 hit while simultaneously becoming the backdrop to the group's sudden implosion as they split before the single had even left the top 40. There are differing opinions on the song, and a music video that hasn't aged particularly well for several reasons. We also revisit how Five announced their split on MTV just four weeks after releasing their third album, 'Kingsize'...it's not an easy listen. Plus, fans of 'Inspector Gadget' rejoice because we even found time to talk about that, to...
2025-07-18
21 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Will Young – Leave Right Now
This week, Matty and Craig look back at a seminal moment for pop music, when Will Young released Leave Right Now and proved there was life after TV talent shows with a critically and commercially acclaimed second album. We examine the origins of the track and how Eg White began by trying to write a Christmas song for Gareth Gates. We also discuss the single-shot music video and share some quirky chart stats, which saw Leave Right Now almost beaten to the #1 spot in the UK and belatedly enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2010. Plus, this was t...
2025-07-11
23 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Melanie C – I Turn To You
In this episode, Matty and Craig hit the Ibiza dancefloor to look back at Melanie C's I Turn To You. The fourth single from the Northern Star album received a remix by Hex Hector, which helped propel it to the top of the charts. We discuss misheard lyrics in the song, an unintentional Jurassic Park reference in the music video, and those all-important stats, which saw Melanie C become the first woman to score a #1 hit as part of a quintet, quartet, duo, and as a solo artist. If you like what we do, please leave...
2025-07-04
21 min
Can't Stop The Pop
H & Claire – All Out Of Love
In this episode, we're looking back at H & Claire's third (and final) single, All Out Of Love. It's a song that, in many ways, marked a full-circle moment for the duo, reuniting them with a familiar team of Steps songwriters as they prepared to release their debut album. There's so much to discuss, not least a Jumanji-inspired dance break from the music video. Plus, Matty questions whether the track's key change is real, and the evidence against is compelling. Let us know your thoughts on that one...! If you like what we do, please leave a...
2025-06-27
24 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Supersister – Coffee (Feat. Louise Fudge)
In this episode, we're joined by Louise Fudge - one third of Supersister - to talk about the group's iconic '00s hit, Coffee. Find out what inspired the lyrics, what the song's got in common with It's Raining Men, and which act were chosen to perform on Top Of The Pops instead of Supersister. We also discuss their recently released Lip Service album, the group's triumphant live comeback at Mighty Hoopla 2025 and what's next for Supersister. We had a latte fun (sorry) recording this one, so we hope you enjoy it! To read about 'C...
2025-06-06
29 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Pop-Off: Steps vs. S Club (Part 4)
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of a special series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off. Here's how it works: The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. By this point, we're deep into the S Club Juniors/8-era of the S Club brand, as we compare and discuss: Here and Now vs New DirectionYou'll Be Sorry vs Puppy LoveChain Reacti...
2025-04-25
1h 01
Can't Stop The Pop
Pop-Off: Steps vs. S Club (Part 2)
Welcome to the second episode in a special four-part series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off. Here's how it works: The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. In this episode, we compare and discuss: Better Best Forgotten vs NaturalLove's Got A Hold On My Heart vs Never Had A Dream Come TrueAfter The Love Has Gone vs Don't Stop Movin'...
2025-04-24
47 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You
It's time... For our Christmas episode, we're celebrating 30 years of All I Want For Christmas Is You and discussing how Mariah Carey's 1994 festive hit has become a perennial chart staple. Among the talking points are the song's origins (and an embarrassing attempt by Craig to pronounce Walter Afanasieff's name), its initial chart success and what's happened in the streaming era, we look back at some iconic live performances, reflect on how the track has become an annual meme, and Matty shares his thoughts on All I Want For Christmas Is You (SuperFestive!) featuring Justin Bieber. ...
2024-12-20
33 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Pop-Off: Steps vs. S Club (Part 3)
Welcome to the third episode in a special four-part series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off. Here's how it works: The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. In this episode, S Club pass the baton to S Club Juniors as we compare and discuss: Deeper Shade Of Blue vs AliveWhen I Said Goodbye vs Say GoodbyeSummer Of Love vs Love Ain't...
2024-11-22
39 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Pop-Off: Steps vs. S Club (Part 1)
Welcome to the first episode in a special four-part series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off. Here's how it works: The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. In this episode, we compare and discuss: 5, 6, 7, 8 vs Bring It All BackLast Thing On My Mind vs S Club PartyOne For Sorrow vs Two In A MillionHeartbeat vs You're My Number One
2024-11-08
34 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Victoria Beckham – Let Your Head Go
Easy V doesn't come for free! For our second season finale, we're discussing an artist and a song so seismic that they allegedly brought down an entire record label. It's Victoria Beckham with her dance-pop track, Let Your Head Go. We delve into a complicated situation that resulted in two different albums being recorded (neither of which was officially released), Victoria Beckham's prominent role in relaunching Top Of The Pops, the brilliantly self-deprecating music video for Let Your Head Go and the song's continued absence from streaming platforms. If you like what we do, please lea...
2024-07-12
22 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Madonna – Hung Up (Feat. James Rodriguez)
It's confessions on a podcast this week as we discuss Madonna's ABBA-sampling smash hit, Hung Up. To help us dissect this behemoth pop song we're joined by a special guest: James Rodriguez, host of The Original Doll. With James' expert knowledge, we delve into the circumstances surrounding the single and why Madonna's tenth studio album - Confessions On A Dancefloor - was such a significant moment in her career. Matty shares his memories of Hung Up and what it means to him as a Madonna fan, while there's an unexpected drag battle revelation from Craig. Ple...
2024-07-05
49 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi
Dude, you wanna crash the mall? Grab your air guitars because, in this episode, Craig and Matty are coming back down to earth to talk about Avril Lavigne's Sk8er Boi. We discuss what it was like to be a teenager when pop-rock took over the charts (think baggy jeans, hoodies and those chains that hung from everyone's pockets) and how Sk8er Boi managed to condense pretty much everything that era represented into a 3½ minute song. Plus, no critique of Avril Lavigne would be complete without acknowledging the enduring conspiracy theory that is...Melissa. If y...
2024-06-28
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Kylie Minogue – Your Disco Needs You
This week, Craig and Matty are discussing Your Disco Needs You, the Kylie Minogue song that was allegedly deemed "too gay" to release in the UK. Can Matty talk about one of his favourite artists of all time without going off on a tangent? Almost. We managed to stay focused for long enough to cover the song, the remixes, the incredible vocals and the music video for this intentionally camp Kylie classic. If you like what we do, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! To read about Your Disco Nee...
2024-06-21
20 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Stacie Orrico – (There's Gotta Be) More To Life
This week on the podcast, Craig and Matty are stuck on Stacie Orrico, a Christian Contemporary artist who was signed by Virgin Records and launched as a mainstream pop star in the '00s. (There's Gotta Be) More To Life was her second single, and it's flipping brilliant. We discuss the track and the music video (with its many looks, both good and bad). Matty gives an informed, technical analysis of Stacie Orrico's voice, plus, find out which iconic '00s movie Craig has never seen. To read about (There's Gotta Be) More To Life on C...
2024-06-14
18 min
Can't Stop The Pop
M2M – Don't Say You Love Me
Who's that Pokémon? This week, Craig introduces Matty to Don't Say You Love Me by M2M, which is, of course, taken from the official soundtrack to the cinematic masterpiece Pokémon: The First Movie. We discuss the song, the brilliantly '90s/'00s music video (with unnecessary dance breaks aplenty) and what M2M did after Don't Say You Love Me. Plus, find out which were our first ever starter Pokémon. The results are revealing... To read about Don't Say You Love Me on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2020...
2024-06-07
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Scooch – More Than I Needed To Know
Take those lies and let them go (woah, woah) because this week, Matty and Craig are talking about Scooch's top-five hit, More Than I Needed To Know. We discuss how the group was formed and why this was such an important second single for them. Matty is particularly enthused by the music video, while Craig longs to own a promotional Scooch lunchbox. One thing's for four sure: there's rather a lot of grammatical confusion about the title of the group's debut album. To read about More Then I Needed To Know on Can't Stop The Pop...
2024-05-31
20 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Billie Piper – Day & Night
This week, Matty and Craig take a walk of life as they look back at Day & Night, the lead single from Billie Piper's second album. There's little disputing this as a veritable '00s classic, and while Matty is particularly enthused by the killer double-chorus, Craig is tormented by a launderette sequence in the music video. But behind the general brilliance of the track, Billie Piper wasn't having such a great time as a chart-topping pop star. So, while there's much to celebrate about Day & Night, it also came at a high price... To read a...
2024-05-24
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Steps – Here and Now (Feat. Shaun Kitchener)
We've got a steptacular exclusive this week because Matty and Craig are joined by BAFTA Rocliffe-winning, double Offie-nominated Shaun Kitchener, writer of the forthcoming Steps musical: Here & Now. Naturally, we wanted to talk about the song that inspired the title of the show. Released in 2001 as a double-A side with You'll Be Sorry, Here and Now was the final single from the group's third album, Buzz. There might be a few tears on the dancefloor because Matty and Craig had quite different opinions on this one! Plus we talk to Shaun about developing a musical based...
2024-05-17
43 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love
In this episode, Matty and Craig take a look back at the track that turned Leona Lewis from the winner of a TV talent show into a bona fide superstar: Bleeding Love. We discuss how the song went from being rejected by Jesse McCartney's record label to becoming one of the biggest global hits of the '00s and even birthed a sub-genre of soundalikes. Plus, there are not one but two music videos to talk about! You can follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast
2024-05-10
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Adam Rickitt – I Breathe Again
On the podcast this week, Matty and Craig are revisiting a '90s classic that is like oxygen through our veins: I Breathe Again. We look back at Adam Rickitt's transformation from soap star to pop singer, discuss the general brilliance of the song and look back at the *ahem* rather revealing music video. To read about I Breathe Again on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2019/06/10/adam-rickitt-i-breathe-again/ You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast
2024-05-03
23 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Stars On 54 – If You Could Read My Mind (Feat. Ultra Naté)
Get ready for more ramblings about '90s and '00s pop music because Can't Stop The Pop is back! To kick off this season, we're joined by singer, songwriter, producer, DJ and all-round icon Ultra Naté to discuss If You Could Read My Mind, which she recorded with Amber and Jocelyn Enriquez. Find out what brought three dance divas together to put a disco spin on the '70s Gordon Lightfoot classic. Plus, we talk to Ultra Naté about the global smash hit Free, her latest album Ultra, fabulous hats, favourite cocktails and whose mind s...
2024-04-26
49 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Season 1 Retrospective
By popular demand (👀), Matty and Craig are back for a bumper season one retrospective episode. We got together to discuss our highlights of the few months spent recording Can't Stop The Pop and reflect on some of the stuff that has happened to our favourite acts since the episodes were released. Not only is this a feature-length audio episode, but you can also watch us recording on YouTube (yes, we know the chairs are different heights, and Craig keeps staring pensively at the ceiling - it'll be sorted for next time). Check out the Can't Stop...
2024-02-09
56 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Atomic Kitten – I Want Your Love [Demo Episode]
Boom! Prepare to hear Can't Stop The Pop in its rawest, roughest form with a bonus demo episode exclusive from our podcast archives. Before Can't Stop The Pop became a slick (👀) juggernaut of '90s and '00s reminiscence, Matty and Craig experimented using Atomic Kitten's I Want Your Love. We discussed samples (including one that was removed from later edits of the song), a scrapped spoken interlude and the general chaos that was Atomic Kitten 1.0 Ultimately we decided the episode wasn't quite good enough to use for season one, but the podcast still had potent...
2023-12-30
22 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Kate Winslet – What If
It's a festive season finale for Can't Stop The Pop, so it felt only right for Matty and Craig to discuss the iconic Christmas classic of our time: What If. The debut (and only) single from Kate Winslet is a behemoth of melodramatic balladry recorded for Christmas Carol: The Movie. It duly swept into the top ten, capturing the hearts and minds of '00s pop fans everywhere. We share our thoughts on the song, the music video, and speculate about what direction Kate Winslet's pop career might have taken. You'll also find out what happen...
2023-12-15
23 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Samantha Mumba – Gotta Tell You
For the first time this series, Matty and Craig are discussing a song that hasn't (yet) been featured on the site. Gotta Tell You is the debut single from Irish pop sensation Samantha Mumba...and it's a good one! We look at the song, its success in the UK and America, plus Matty decides it wouldn't be right if he didn't tell Craig this tonight by giving a wildly long-winded description of the music video. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast
2023-12-08
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Power Rangers™ – The Official Single
It's Morphin' Time! This week, Matty and Craig are teleporting back to the mid-'90s when Zordon recruited a team of teenagers with attitude to battle the evil space witch, Rita Repulsa. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was everywhere, and never one to miss out on a merchandising opportunity, Simon Cowell concocted the official tie-in single. This morphinominal episode was every bit as chaotic to record as it is to listen to. Aye-yi-yi-yi-yi! You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Power Rangers™...
2023-12-01
20 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Girls Aloud – Sexy! No No No...
Matty and Craig are getting all tangled up this week as they talk about the 'Sexy! No No No...', the lead single from Girls Aloud's fourth studio album. There's no disagreement that this is another slice of quality left-field pop music. But was it a bit too avant-garde to capitalise on the success of the group's first greatest hits album or was that the plan all along? You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Sexy! No No No... on Can't Sto...
2023-11-24
18 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Hear'Say – Lovin' Is Easy
Things get a bit more serious this week as Matty and Craig take a look back at Hear'Say's fourth (and final) single: Lovin' Is Easy. Released at a time when it seemed almost everyone wanted to see the group fail, there is a lot to unpack here as the original Popstars implode...with an unnecessary dance break. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Lovin' Is Easy on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2020/08/10/hearsay-lovin-is-easy/
2023-11-17
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Westlife – When You're Looking Like That
In this episode, Matty and Craig are enthralled by one of Westlife's best songs (it's not even up for debate), which wasn't even *technically* a single in the UK: When You're Looking Like That. There's a questionable attempt to recreate the keyboard riffs from the track, bemusement at the use of the lyric "Bambi eyes" and a disconcerting amount of winking in the music video. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about When You're Looking Like That on Can't Stop The Pop...
2023-11-10
21 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – I Won't Change You
In this week's episode, Matty and Craig are shooting from the hip. But can Craig convince Matty that I Won't Change You – a song Sophie Ellis-Bextor herself has all but disowned – really isn't that bad? You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about I Won't Change You on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2022/01/10/sophie-ellis-bextor-i-wont-change-you/
2023-11-03
20 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Britney Spears – Born To Make You Happy
In this episode, Matty and Craig don't know how to live without your love...so take a look at Britney Spears' second UK #1 single: Born To Make You Happy instead. There's plenty to discuss, including questionable lyrics, an almost entirely abandoned video concept, a bonus remix and – of course – plenty of unnecessary choreography. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Born To Make You Happy on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2019/01/14/britney-spears-born-to-make-you-happy/
2023-10-27
23 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me
In this week's episode, Matty and Craig don't care who you are or where you're from as they discuss a Backstreet Boys classic. Craig reveals what happened when he met the group and saw them perform As Long As You Love Me live, while, Matty is once again perplexed at why a mid-tempo pop song needs a fully choreographed dance routine. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about As Long As You Love Me on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2019/0...
2023-10-20
20 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Charlotte Church – Crazy Chick
This week, Matty and Craig delve into Charlotte Church's pop debut single, Crazy Chick. There isn't much agreement on this one, so expect tissues and issues aplenty. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Crazy Chick on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2021/06/21/charlotte-church-crazy-chick/
2023-10-13
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Aqua – Turn Back Time
In this week's episode, Matty and Craig talk Aqua's third – and final – #1 single in the UK: Turn Back Time. Craig shares his confusion after watching Sliding Doors and finding it's not like the music video at all, while Matty discusses a real-life experience of the movie plot when a woman's suitcase gets stuck in the doors of the tube. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Turn Back Time on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2019/04/29/aqua-turn-back-time/
2023-10-06
19 min
Can't Stop The Pop
Steps – Deeper Shade Of Blue
In this week's episode, Matty and Craig are feeling blue…a Deeper Shade Of Blue, in fact. The fourth (or fifth?) single from Steptacular marked a shift in image and sound for Steps. Important notes and embarrassing memories are shared about *that* music video. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast To read about Deeper Shade Of Blue on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2020/03/30/steps-deeper-shade-of-blue/
2023-09-29
21 min
Can't Stop The Pop
It's Time To Begin...
Before the official first episode drops, we (Matty and Craig) recorded what was intended to be a brief introduction to us and the podcast. It ended up overrunning – a recurring theme – as we shared some of our earliest pop music memories. You can also follow us on X: @matkinsactor @cantstoppop, Instagram: @mat_atkins9 @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast Check out www.cantstopthepop.com for hundreds of retro reviews.
2023-09-22
20 min