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Pause and Play it ForwardJazzy Poet TVHello, friends! It's been a little while, but it's a warmer than ever welcome to Episode 20 of Pause and Play it Forward from your hosts, Nicola and Rosie. It's fantastic to have you with us! For Music Club this week we listened to legendary soul singer Bobby Womack's The Poet II (featuring the Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle) and treated ourselves to Volume 1 of American rapper and producer Guru's experimental series, Jazzmatazz. After rummaging around the back of the sofa and finally finding the remote, we compiled a Top Five of tracks about T...2023-04-2535 min
Pause and Play it ForwardSour Sea LightA warm welcome to Episode 19 of Pause and Play it Forward from your hosts, Nicola and Rosie. It's brilliant to have you with us! For Music Club this week we sang our hearts out to Olivia Rodrigo's Sour and dived into, arguably, the best album Beck has ever made, Sea Change. Two corkers this week. Our Top Five theme was Light - think flashing lights, spotlights and leaving the (big) light on! The final five and overall playlist shone bright, with tracks from Maggie Rogers, The Weeknd and Grateful Dead to name just a few. 2022-10-1233 min
Pause and Play it ForwardDiana's Mystery WeddingHello and welcome to Episode 18 of Pause and Play it Forward from us, Nicola and Rosie. It's lovely to have you with us. For Music Club this week we polished our disco balls and went upside down with Diana Ross's Diana and spent time with Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp and their sublime Profound Mysteries. . Our Top Five theme this week was 'Getting Married' and we've put together a smashing playlist of tracks old and new that will most definitely get you to the church on time. From Billy Idol to Jagged Edge, there's something f...2022-09-2732 min
Pause and Play it ForwardLeg Up ClickHello there, and a warm welcome to Episode 17 of Pause and Play it Forward - brought to you by Nicola and Rosie. For Music Club this week we flopped onto the Chaise Longue with Wet Leg's self-titled record and listened to Orlando Weeks's Hop Up. Our Top Five theme this week was 'Finger Snaps' and we had a lot of fun compiling a playlist of songs that will most definitely have you clicking your fingers.It's very likely that our music memories and interests match yours. So please, pull up a chair or...2022-07-2839 min
Pause and Play it ForwardFever Queen ModeFeel the Fever!Hi, and a very sparkly welcome to Episode 16 of Pause and Play it Forward. We're Nicola and Rosie; two busy women with a huge passion for music that we love sharing. For Music Club this week we gave our disco balls a dust off and hit the dance floor with Kylie Minogue's Fever, and took a thrilling trip back to the 1990s with Depeche Mode's Violator. Listen in to find out what we thought and the memories both albums conjured up.Our Top Five theme this week was 'Queen' and...2022-06-2740 min
Pause and Play it ForwardVile French LoveBonjour et bienvenue to 40 minutes of music chat including a top 5 of songs with French in the title. Listen to find out which ones we went with!We're Nicola and Rosie; two busy women with a huge passion for music that we love sharing. Find out what we think of Sade's Love Deluxe which is 30 years old this year and a new album from Kurt Vile called (watch my moves).Some of our memories might be the same as yours, so pull up a chair and join in the chat. If you could listen, like...2022-06-2143 min
Pause and Play it ForwardKoffee College CommunicationThis episode is a cracker! For Music Club, we chat about Koffee - Gifted and Kanye West - The College Dropout. It's a light-hearted listen as we talk about these albums and what they mean to us, our favourite songs and anything the tracks reminded us of.We hope you can join us as we delve into these albums and compile a Top Five of songs about non-verbal communication. (Spoiler: do you remember when Kelly Rowland texted Nelly using Excel?!)We're Nicola and Rosie; two busy women with a huge passion for music! 2022-06-1044 min
Pause and Play it ForwardSurfin Alien LiesIf you fancy finding out more about St Paul & The Broken Bones’ latest album, The Alien Coast, or the Beach Boys’ debut album, Surfin Safari, then pull up a chair and spend a few minutes listening to Episode 13.Please note Surfin Safari is 60-years—old despite Rosie trying to take 10 years off her age and saying it's 50 😂Plus, we are honest with ourselves and choose our favourite 5 songs about lying.Please listen, like, subscribe, tell your mates, tell strangers in the street... We really appreciate your support.All the songs we talk abou...2022-05-2344 min
Pause and Play it ForwardDisney Gifted SunGive a little whistle as we follow our dreams and come up with a Top Five of Disney songs. This was both difficult and super easy, but coming up with the final 5 was like ripping off a plaster!For Music Club, we listened to Aretha Franklin - Young, Gifted and Black and Fieh - In the Sun in the Rain.All the songs we talk about can be found on the Spotify playlist for this week here.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with...2022-05-1144 min
Pause and Play it ForwardAeroplane FarWelcome onboard Season 2, Episode 11 of Pause and Play it Forward!We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We're about to take off for 43 minutes of great music and chat and it's going to be a brilliant ride :)For Music Club, we listened to Asha's Awakening by Raveena and Far Caspian's Ways to Get Out.Our Top Five theme, in case you hadn't guessed it, was aeroplanes - and we loved going on a ride on a big jet plane and...2022-04-0543 min
Pause and Play it ForwardNelson Snuts AgeWelcome to Episode 10! For Music Club, we listened to The Snuts' W.L. and Lukas Nelson and Promise of The Real's self-titled album. We enjoyed the musical journey we went on with Scottish indie rock through to Californian country rock. We talked crushes, operating on Texas Time and how music gets under your skin and into your soul in the most beautiful way. Our Top Five theme was age and, if we may say so ourselves, we've come up with classic tracks that span the decades and certainly won't fade with time. Like us, they...2022-03-2941 min
Pause and Play it ForwardDebut Capital GameJoin us for Episode 9 as we talk about a couple of albums and compile a top 5 on a theme. Interested? Then listen away, friends! Don't feel like a friend just yet? You will if you listen!We've been told our podcast is like listening to two mates in a pub, and we really like that. So join us with a tipple of your fancy as we talk AJ Tracey's Flu Game and Bjork's Debut.We tested our geographical knowledge by compiling a list of songs that feature capital cities - intrigued? Ah go...2022-03-2346 min
Pause and Play it ForwardCooking Gorgeous StarfruitWelcome friends and join us as we PAPIF our way through 2 albums and a Top 5 on a theme. New listeners can expect a spoonful of laughter, a sprinkling of stories and a tablespoon of trivia (this week's top 5 theme is cooking, can you tell?!)We start with Music Club - a bit like book club but with albums - this week we listened to LA based Moonchild and their latest album Starfruit (those collaborations!) and the queen of hip hop Soul Mary J Blige's latest album, Good Morning Gorgeous (those collaborations AGAIN!). Find out what we think...2022-03-1642 min
Pause and Play it ForwardAmber Blackouts, BabyPull up a chair and join us as we give a light-hearted review of a couple of albums and compile a Top 5 on a theme. Plus loads of laughter, stories and facts (we love a bit of trivia!)We start with Music Club - a bit like book club but less wine (and with albums) this week we listened to Hope Downs by Melbourne band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and a new album called Three Dimensions Deep from Amber Marks, a soulful US-based songstress. Find out what we think and whether you should listen to these albums...2022-03-0241 min
Pause and Play it Forward2:06: Wet Walls CameoIn Music Club this week we listened to Holly Humberstone's EP - The Walls Are Way Too Thin which is a new release and we went back to the '80s with Wet Wet Wet - Popped In Souled Out.We had a brilliant time this week researching our Top Five theme which was the best music video cameos and we've come up with some stunners - what's your favourite?All the songs we talk about can be found on the Spotify playlist for this week here.Please like, subscribe and tell your...2022-02-1848 min
Pause and Play it Forward2.05: Twigs Fitness HellThis episode's Music Club albums were the new album from FKA Twigs - Caprisongs and to mark the sad passing of the legend, Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell.Our Top 5 theme was the best songs for keep fit classes, and did we pull our legwarmers up, get our sweatbands on and find a few!All the songs we talk about can be found here on the Spotify playlist for this week.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about any...2022-02-0951 min
Pause and Play it Forward2.04: Funky House FragmentsWe went back to 1992 and indulged in the beautiful vocals of En Vogue and their album Fun Divas. Plus we listened to the new release from Bonobo - Fragments. Have you listened to either? What did you think?Our Top 5 theme was House - not the music but the thing you might live in. What would your top 5 house songs be?All the songs we talk about can be found here on the Spotify playlist for this week.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials...2022-01-2744 min
Pause and Play it Forward2.03: Late Dawn EyesWondering whether or not to listen to The Weeknd - Dawn FM? We've listened to it for this episode's Music Club (spoiler alert - we would say YESYESYES - LISTEN!) and we also listened to the 2009 album from Owl City called Ocean Eyes which features the beautiful song Fireflies.As we are both always late we thought that would make a really good theme for this episode's Top 5 - find out which ones we decided would make it into our ultimate list by listening.All the songs we talk about can be found here on...2022-01-1943 min
Pause and Play it Forward2.02: Small money flowersThis week we talk about Curtis Harding - If words were flowers and Soda Blonde - Small talk. Are you fans of either of these albums? Theme for this week's top 5 was Money - having lots of it! What do you think we're going to come up with? All the songs we talk about can be found here on the Spotify playlist for this week.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about. ...2022-01-1441 min
Pause and Play it Forward2.01: Give me new hellWelcome to season 2! In episode 1 we start as we truly mean to go on with a classic from Luther Vandross. His 1986 album is full of smash hits that we all know. The other album we listened to this week was released only a few weeks ago and is in fact a mixtape. It's Pinkpantheress - To hell with it. We are so excited to share what we think of these 2 albums with you.Our Top 5 for this episode was all about new beginnings; getting back up and dusting ourselves off or the excitement of something new. The...2022-01-0740 min
Pause and Play it Forward1.25: X Not Christmas PleasureThis episode is our last in Season 1 so we looked at previous albums we've recommended to each other, and chose one each.We revisited Lil Nas X - Montero and Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure. What a joy to talk about them again!Plus our Top 5 is a compilation of Christmas songs that don't mention Christmas. Can you think of many?Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about. We're always up for...2021-12-2740 min
Pause and Play it Forward24: Nearer the Numbers For YouThis episode we talked about the new Damon Albarn album - The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows, and discovered that Nicola still has her forever crush on Damon Albarn. We also listened to Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine - Anything for You, and we got to go back to the 80s for a bit.We also compiled a Top Five about numbers - what would your top 5 songs featuring numbers be?Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about...2021-12-2144 min
Pause and Play it Forward23: Bella Phone TaylorWe listened to the iconic Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna (don't get us started on the AMAZING boots she is wearing on the album cover) and Lewis Taylor - Lewis II, a brilliant album recommended by one of our listeners, Andy. Thanks Andy!Top 5 theme was songs which feature "Talking on the Phone". We used to chat on the phone to our mates a lot back in the day, but now we're more likely to send a message. So, we were feeling a bit nostalgic for the days when we would chat to our friends...2021-12-1545 min
Pause and Play it Forward22: Silk Heart BusesHung At Heart by The Growlers and An Evening with Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic were the albums we listened to this week - find out what we thought of them by tuning in!For Top Five, we went on a road trip around music with the theme "Buses and Coaches", and we visited quite a few! What an adventure. Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about. We're always up for suggestions for future...2021-12-0241 min
Pause and Play it Forward21: TV Made of PainThis week in Music Club we listened to Medicine 4 My Pain by Lynden David Hall and Kate Nash - Made of Bricks. For the first time so far in the history of Pause and Play it Forward we were both familiar with both of the albums.Our Top Five this week was TV Themes. Saying it once more for Nicola's benefit: TV Themes (you'll understand when you listen)Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about. 2021-11-2543 min
Pause and Play it Forward20: Already Darkness FightersThis week in Music Club we listened to one of Nicola's favourites; Foo Fighters - There's Nothing Left to Lose. It's no secret that Nicola is a massive fan and shared a couple of live gig stories. Rosie chose an album by Bess Atwell - Already, Always - after hearing one of the album's tracks and loving it.Our Top Five this week was filled with songs about the dark or darkness. Can you think of any?Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with...2021-11-1745 min
Pause and Play it Forward19. Pleasure Days PleaseMusic Club this week featured Self Esteem's new album Prioritise Pleasure and what a brilliant album it was. Talking of brilliant albums, we also listened to the Pet Shop Boys first album - Please. Both of us had so much to say about both albums.And in our Top 5 this week, we came up with songs that days of the week in them, as suggested by Jo, one of our lovely listeners. Can you think of any?Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and contact us on our socials with your thoughts...2021-11-0941 min
Pause and Play it Forward18: Just a Glass BonfireWe worshipped at the altar of Dolly Parton this week, listening to her amazing album from 1968 - Just Because I'm A Woman. Our other Music Club album was Dreamland by Glass Animals - which was different to Dolly, but in a good way!Sparklers at the ready! If you are planning some celebrations for November 5th then we have the perfect soundtrack for you - our Top Five was selected in celebration of Bonfire night and the tracks are related to fire and fireworks. It's, literally, fire. Please like, subscribe and tell your...2021-11-0443 min
Pause and Play it Forward17: Spooky Hairspray MemoryWe went back to 1963 this week in Music Club, via the 1988 film 'Hairspray'. We dreamt of being on the Corny Collins show and dancing to the music on the soundtrack. We also listened a lot to BADBADNOTGOOD's latest album 'Talk Memory' which has been getting some excellent reviews.With Halloween just around the corner our Top 5 theme for this episode is spooky songs from spooky films. Did we get the ones you would have chosen? Let us know any we missed out!Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact...2021-10-2647 min
Pause and Play it Forward16: Whistling Dynamite RampageMusic Club this week was inspired by the brilliant book by Jeffrey Boakye 'Musical Truth'. Nicola Chose Ms Dynamite - 'A Little Deeper', and Rosie chose Eddy Grant - 'Killer on the Rampage'. Find out what we thought of these albums by listening to Episode 16!'Whistling' was the theme for our Top 5 this week, and what a wit-woo theme it was. Did we miss any? Let us know any you would like included in our Episode 16 playlist.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about...2021-10-2139 min
Pause and Play it Forward15. Stones Bond XMusic Club this week featured Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones self-titled album and Lil Nas X - Montero. Different albums, but it's OK to have a huge range of music loves and feel totally current for a change, instead of feeling like an overscheduled mum.Our Top 5 was all about 007 - we gave ourselves a licence to indulge in Bond themes and came up with a final top 5. Find out what they were by listening to Episode 15. Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about...2021-10-1542 min
Pause and Play it Forward14. Nevermind Precious PolicewomanNicola's pick for Music Club this week was one of her favourites EVER: Nevermind by Nirvana. It reminded her of a time in her life when she did a lot of stomping. Rosie suggested Joan as Police Woman - Cover 2 (although Rosie kept calling it Covers 2 - her kids would be so ashamed if they were to listen). What do you think of these two albums?Our Top 5 theme was precious metals and what a treasure trove we found! We know we missed loads so please let us know any you would like to include in the...2021-10-0741 min
Pause and Play it Forward13: Dreaming Nightmares MadameMusic Club this week featured Madame X by Madonna (OH. MY! Slow down, Papi !) and Nightmares on Wax - In a Space Outta Sound. Find out what we thought of them both by listening!Our Top 5 theme was 'Sleeping and Dreaming', and what a delight it was to think of all the songs we did. Please let us know any we missed, there are bound to be loads.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about, as well...2021-09-3043 min
Pause and Play it Forward12: Eyes Calling SunbeamsFor this week's Music Club, The Clash - London calling was a delight to listen to - and very different to our other (equally brilliant) album this week, Arlo Parks - Collapsed in Sunbeams.Our Top 5 theme was 'Eyes', suggested by one of our lovely listeners. What fun we had listening with our eyes - although we didn't sing a rainbow (iykyk)! Please let us know any we have missed.Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about...2021-09-2339 min
Pause and Play it Forward11: Jealous Yellow OrchestraElectric Light Orchestra dominated Music Club this week with one of their best of albums: All Over The World. Both of us felt like it fed our soul and filled us with joy. The other album we listened to was Yellow by Emma-Jean Thackray which we think lost out a little bit because of our affection for ELO.Our Top 5 theme was Jealousy. We were asked to compile this by Rosie's daughter Libby, whose current favourite song is about being jealous - and it was a cracker! We know we have missed loads so if...2021-09-1645 min
Pause and Play it Forward10: Massive Mirror BruceIn Music Club this week were the amazing albums Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen and Massive Attack - Blue Lines. Find out what we thought of these albums by listening!Our Top 5 theme was mirrors, even though we rarely have time to take a look in one before the school run or that Zoom call. It was tricky! We think we probably missed loads so please let us know what you would have chosen. Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any...2021-09-0938 min
Pause and Play it Forward9: Speed Nine HomeWe loved listening to Sault - Nine and Leon Bridges - Coming Home in Music Club this week and we had a blast talking about all the great music on these albums!Moving at speed was our Top 5 theme, inspired by Kate Bush's amazing song 'Running up that Hill' and also we thought it was a description of how (as working mums) we live our lives - always rushing! Listen to find out what our final Top 5 was - it was easier this week as we had 2 - yes 2! - songs the same.Please like...2021-09-0238 min
Pause and Play it Forward8. Thirst for Weather KreamIf you fancy listening to this episode you are in for a treat! Music Club features Delta Kream, and album from this year by the Black Keys and we go back to 2007 for an album by Cherry Ghost that didn't get as much praise at the time as it deserves called Thirst for romance.Our Top 5 theme is weather but we had too many so limited it to songs just about the rain or the sun - or both! General weather is up our sleeves for another episode...Please like, subscribe and tell your friends...2021-08-2634 min
Pause and Play it Forward7: Control Space DaddyMusic Club this week features Janet Jackson - Control and St Vincent - Daddy's Home.Our Top 5 theme is Space - there were so many that we discovered we loved, and it was brilliant. If you have any you want to add to the playlist, please get in touch! (Social links below).Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about, as well as suggestions for future Music Club albums or Top 5 themes.All of the songs...2021-08-1943 min
Pause and Play it Forward6: Dance Beat I AmOur Music Club this week featured Tom Misch - Beat Tape 2 and Melissa Etheridge - Yes I am (inspired by a scene from the most recent Tales in the City series on Netflix)Our Top 5 theme was songs that make us dance - we realised we actually came up with 2 different dancing playlists; one for weddings and family parties and one for the Blue Orchid in Croydon or Odyssey in Bristol (the 2 night clubs from our formative years!) All of the songs we talk about can be found on our Spotify playlist for this episode.2021-08-1342 min
Pause and Play it Forward5: The Miseducation of The Sea Part IIIWe listened to Haim - Women in Music Part III and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. What do you think of these albums? Find out what we thought by listening.Our Top 5 theme was songs inspired by the sea. I am sure you know by now we will squeeze a Beach Boys song in if we can!Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any of the music we talk about, as well as suggestions for future albums or themes.All of...2021-08-0539 min
Pause and Play it Forward4: Love You Sport AlarmWe loved listening to Booker T. Jones - Sound the Alarm, and The Avalanches - We Will Always Love You. Two brilliant albums this week! Listen and let us know what you think.Our Top 5 theme was sport; either referencing a sport or a song associated with a sport - what would yours be? We don't think it would be this one from Chas n Dave - although it did make Nicola's!Please like, subscribe and tell your friends about us, and please do contact us with your thoughts about any of the music we...2021-07-2941 min
Pause and Play it Forward3: Directed Alcohol LingersWe talk about Honey Lingers by Voice of the Beehive and Written and Directed from Black Honey, how the albums make us feel and what we think about them. We ponder on listening to music on a road trip (rather than on the way to swimming lessons) and the lyrics that might have spoken to us when we were younger.Our top 5 theme is alcohol, not drinking songs, but songs with alcohol references in them. We can't believe how many we found!Nicola also mentioned to Rosie about this brilliant performance - of two alcohol-related...2021-07-2242 min
Pause and Play it Forward1: Hissing Summer 500It's our first episode! For our Music Club (it's like a book club but with albums instead of books), we are excited to be talking about the soundtrack for 500 Days of Summer and the Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell.Our Top 5 this week has the theme of 'summer'. What are the songs that remind you of summer more than any others? Listen to find out if they are the same as ours!If you want to listen to the music we talk about in this episode, it can be found on...2021-07-1531 min
Pause and Play it Forward2: Pieces of God PlantsThis week in Music Club, Nicola's album was Pieces of a Man by Gil Scott-Heron and Rosie's was Mr Jukes - God First. Listen to find out what we thought about each of the albums.Our Top 5 theme for this week is 'Plants and Flowers'. Can you think of any songs with lyrics including plants and flowers or that have a botanical element to them? Maybe your favourite plant-based songs that didn't make it into our list or maybe your Top 5 is exactly the same as ours — listen to find out what made it and wh...2021-07-1532 min