"London Records stuffed the UK charts with hits in the 80s, says music writer Sian Pattenden. She's the host of this five-part series about the evolution of the label, featuring interviews with artists and A&Rs. It's a fascinating oral history that takes in the queer representation offered by Bronski Beat; All Saints' edgy take on Girl Power; and the goth-pop prowess of Shakespears Sister (pictured above)."
"Are We Doomed From nuclear war to climate change, there are many things that could cause the demise of humanity. In a series that's more hopeful than it sounds, US journalist Ben Bradford considers the threat levels, beginning with an episode on nukes and whether mutually assured destruction is truly MAD. Widely available, episodes weekly"
"Gangster Presents: The Story of Ronnie Biggs Daniel Mays who played the Great Train Robber in the 2012 TV series Mrs Biggs narrates this lively podcast, drawing heavily on archive interviews with the man himself. While six episodes may feel a lot for a story that's been so frequently told, never-before-heard audio and discussion of the era's shifting class politics bring new angles. Widely available, episodes weekly"
"Attitude Presents: Out With Suzi Ruffell Ruffling feathers The host of Attitude Presents: Out With Suzi Ruffell. Photograph: Jiksaw Comedian Ruffell (pictured above right) has relaunched her podcast, and while there really is a surfeit of interview shows this one is rather lovely. She kicks off by interviewing Attitude's editor-in-chief, Cliff Joannou, before a conversation with Drag Race's Tia Kofi that touches on trans rights and the inherent politics of her chosen artform. Widely available, episodes weekly"
London Records filled UK charts with 1980s hits, with coverage of the label’s evolution through interviews with artists and A&Rs. The material includes queer representation from Bronski Beat, an edgy take on Girl Power from All Saints, and goth-pop success from Shakespears Sister. Other widely available podcasts include a hopeful look at humanity’s threats, starting with nuclear weapons and whether mutually assured destruction is truly MAD. A separate series on Ronnie Biggs uses archive interviews and new audio to revisit shifting class politics. Another podcast features Suzi Ruffell interviewing figures including Attitude’s editor-in-chief and Drag Race’s Tia Kofi, focusing on trans rights and the politics of drag. The Guardian’s New York team also launches a podcast with frequent new episodes.
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