Right Back At Ya!

Ahead of A*Teens' eagerly-anticipated performance at Mighty Hoopla festival, your 2000s pop explorers Joel and David have gone back in the vaults to unearth one of our favourite episodes, celebrating the discography of this incredible Swedish pop group! After starting life as a teenage ABBA tribute pop group, this fab foursome quickly became a fully fledged pop act in their own right with massive bangers like 'Upside Down', 'Halfway Round The World' and 'Floorfiller'. Even opening for Britney on tour and securing appearances on Disney and Nickelodeon, growing a loyal global fanbase along the way. Back in 2021, we were so much more ambitious by covering three albums and a Greatest Hits release in one episode! So if you're unfamiliar with the work of Dhani, Sara, Amit and Marie - here's everything you need to know and more. We're sure you'd be bouncing off the ceilings by the end of the listen. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Before she rocks out on stage next month at Mighty Hoopla festival, British singer-songwriter Amy Studt takes a special trip down memory lane with Joel and David, reminiscing on her anthemic 2000s smash 'Misfit' and every aspect of her landmark debut album "False Smiles", the Gold-certified album which spawned four singles - including two UK Top 10 hits. Where the US market had Avril Lavigne and Hilary Duff, we were channelling all our teenage angst with Amy! Amy's rise to pop stardom sounds like something straight out of a movie. Enter a "grungy teen" from a seaside English town who loved to write songs, plucked from obscurity by music svengali Simon Fuller (the man behind Spice Girls and S Club 7) and placed in the studio with some of the industry's best pop songwriters and producers. Cue Karen Poole, Yak Bondy, David Eriksen, Cathy Dennis, Gary Barlow, Eliot Kennedy, and Rob Davis. This conversation is a real nostalgic snapshot of a teen pop star's life in the early 2000s. From legendary 19 Management Christmas parties with Amy Winehouse, Pop Idol stars and S Club 7, through to "CD:UK" and extravagant overseas music video shoots... and even the curious case of a Sheryl Crow cover. Proving she's so much more than 'Just A Little Girl', Amy also talks about how her artistry has evolved over the years with the 2008 alt-pop gem "My Paper Made Men" and avant-garde 2019 "Happiest Girl In The Universe" - and what's next for her. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Fighters, do you want to get crazy? Because this month marks 15 years of Christina Aguilera's "Bionic" era kicking off with the club banger 'Not Myself Tonight'. The Old Xtina of "Back To Basics" was gone and she's feeling brand new, embracing a futuristic and experimental electronic-pop chapter. 2010 was an epic year for our Caggie Aggie, not only was the new mum back stronger and sexier than ever with a new album but she's also making her film lead role debut with "Burlesque" (Has anybody looked up the air rights?) Joel and David pick things up in 2008 where Our Cagz was starting her new musical journey with the single for her Greatest Hits, 'Keeps Gettin Better'. From there begins the two-year voyage into "Bionic" with an eclectic, "crotch-stirringly exciting cast of collaborators" * that include Sia, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Peaches, Le Tigre, Ladytron, Santigold, Linda Perry, Tricky Stewart (Beyoncé, Mariah), Ester Dean (Rihanna), Polow Da Don (Ciara, Fergie), Claude Kelly (Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J) and more. From sex positive bangers like 'Woohoo' to strutting anthems like 'Prima Donna', 'Glam' and 'Vanity', through to left-field electronic-pop experiments ('Elastic Love', 'My Girls') and soaring ballads ('You Lost Me', 'Lift Me Up') - this album is definitely Caggie's most ambitious body of work. So let's get glam and hop in our electronic, supersonic rocket set for the year 2010 and make it pop-pop-pop! * = paraphrased from a Digital Spy review by Nick (Live Laugh) Levine  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

It's 20 years of "The Emancipation of Mimi", a cause for celebration, dahhlings! This is a very special reissue of our episode covering one of Mariah's greatest albums - and actually, arguably one of our best episodes. A classic's a classic. If Mariah's doing an anniversary reissue then so are we! Lambs and Lambs-in-training, stay locked into the #Mimi20 celebrations as the 20th Anniversary edition of "The Emancipation of Mimi" is due for release on 30 May, with bonus tracks, in various formats for us all to enjoy. Don't forget our Butterfly Monarch is headed back to the UK this summer to headline Brighton Pride.  If you're loving our journey with Mariah's discography, let us know in the comments which album you'd like us to cover next. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

When Britney said 'I need time and space', we fully respected her wishes... which is why we have split this monumental "Britney" album era into two episodes. So, say 'hello' to Part 2. We are picking things up at in 2002 with the other singles from this era after deep-diving into 'I'm A Slave 4 U' and our album highlights in the last episode. Here, Joel and David compare the videos for 'Overprotected' and the 'Overprotected (Darkchild Remix)', and get into the visual storytelling and references behind the music. The "Crossroads" action is in full swing here with the gorgeous ballad 'I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman' (Dido fans, rise up!). And your RBAY boys also prepare to get 'nasty' to the dead rockeh 'I Love Rock & Roll' and 'Boys' singles - including the spicy single remix featuring Pharrell. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Is this thing on? Pop fans, we have been Anticipating this deep dive into one of Britney Spears' most seminal albums: “Britney”. Arriving in 2001, ahead of her 20th birthday, our teen-pop sensation was growing up and is making sure the world is hearing what she has to say.  Join Joel and David as they dive into this iconic body of work over a two-part episode. This was a massive era for our Brit. Following two record-breaking albums, a massive first world tour and signing a multi-million dollar deal with Pepsi, she's also making her film debut with “Crossroads”. Here in Part 1, we focus on the industry-shaking lead single ‘I'm A Slave 4 U' - which saw Britney unapologetically owning her sexuality and flaunting a new sound. We get into the music video, legendary 2001 MTV VMAs performance, her new image and styling and so much more. True to our chronological style, we dive into our favourite album highlights before we get to the other singles in the next episode.  Britney's DNA is all over this album, with her co-writing several tracks and collaborating with Pharrell and N.E.R.D., Max Martin, Darkchild, Justin Timberlake and Nile Rodgers. From ‘Anticipating' to ‘Before The Goodbye', ‘Lonely', ‘Cinderella' and more… we are truly feasting on this episode! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Pop maestro Ian Masterson has been the powerhouse music producer behind so many of our favourite 'crying at the disco' bangers and irresistible pop anthems. The icons he has worked with include Dannii and Kylie Minogue, Bananarama, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Geri Halliwell, Pet Shop Boys, Lisa Scott-Lee and more! On top of that, this true icon of the community is the music producer behind Strictly Come Dancing and RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and he has also scored for unforgettable television series that have defined our time like “Beautiful People”, “I Kissed A Boy” and “I Kissed A Girl”, and more.  In this chat, we get to know Ian Masterson, the master behind the bops and also revisit the memories behind so many hits and fan favourite deep-cuts! Ian Masterson, Terry Ronald and Steve Anderson are working on their first musical project: “The Most Beautiful Man In New York”. For anyone who is locked into pop and a Minogueamous lifestyle - this is an absolute must-see. Watch this space. Keep your eyes on: https://www.mostbeautifulmanmusical.com  Follow Ian Masterson: https://www.instagram.com/ianmasterson/  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

As Our Kylie prepares to kick off the Tension World Tour this month, Joel and David don the old ostrich-feathered headdresses and step back in time for a little Showgirl glamour!  We pick up our Kylie Ann journey in 2004 with her immaculately presented "Ultimate Kylie" compilation. Together we revisit the stunning Scissor Sisters co-write 'I Believe In You' and the edgy Xenomania gems 'Giving You Up' and 'Made of Glass' - plus a couple lost tracks from this era (shout out, 'Lovin You' and 'Everything I Know'). Next, we strap on the sparkly heels and take you on a glittery journey through highlights from Kylie's epic 2005 "Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour". This dazzling career-spanning concert really had it all, from the 80s crowd-pleaser hits through to the artistic 90s gems and early 2000s renaissance hits! Wall to wall classics: 'I Should Be So Lucky', 'Hand On Your Heart', 'Can't Get You Out of My Head', 'Confide In Me', 'Slow', 'Red Blooded Woman' and so much more! Pour yourself a little Kylie wine and prepare to twirl with your favourite 2000s pop explorers with this one. But... whatever you do, don't run to the bar during the encore! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Are we witnessing one of pop's greatest vindications right now? This month marks the 15th anniversary of Heidi Montag's "Superficial" - a fabulous album of 'all killers no fillers' that was largely misunderstood by the general public at the time.  Fast forward to 2025 and the album finally cracked the Billboard 200 for the first time this week, thanks to the overwhelming support of fans and a long-overdue reappraisal, sparked by a rogue album track ('I'll Do It') going TikTok viral!   This iconique body of work features contributions from A-list pop hitmakers like Cathy Dennis (Kylie, Britney), Steve Morales (Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion), and more! Joel - our resident OG Heidi Montag stan - is coming into the spotlight on this one to share his favourite "Superficial" highlights and give us a guided tour of her pop gems like 'Body Language', 'Fashion' (originally by Lady Gaga), 'Blackout', 'More Is More', and 'Higher'. Rising to global stardom through MTV's hit reality series The Hills, Heidi Blair Montag and hubby Spencer Pratt have been a power couple in reality entertainment for almost 20 years. It has been wonderful to see the internet rally behind Heidi and Spencer. We are sending their family and everyone affected by the devastating California wildfires so much love in these times.  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Are you ready to let yourself go and 'Get Right' with your Right Back At Ya! boys? We're about to sign you up to an all-inclusive 20th anniversary celebration of Jennifer Lopez's deliciously funky R&B album, "Rebirth". For over two decades and counting, J.Lo has consistently proven why she is one of pop's greatest living entertainers! From the blockbuster movies (hello "Monster-In-Law") to chart-topping albums and singles, hugely successful fragrance and clothing line; nobody was making a killing like her.  Joel and David hop 'on the 6' time machine and whizz back to 2005, where Our Jennifer Lynn (as she's affectionately known on the pod) is making a fresh start after splitting with Ben Affleck the first time. The Bronx diva came back with one of her hottest records, 'Get Right' - thanks to the funk go-go genius producer Rich Harrison. This instant smash, complete with an unforgettable multi-character music video, symbolised Jenny showing up and showing off what she does best! With Fat Joe, Timbaland, Brandy, Darkchild, Marc Anthony, Danja and more involved; "Rebirth" really deserved to have been an even bigger album with more singles! #JusticeForRebirth 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Stand up, Soldiers! We are kicking off 2025 strong with a celebration of Cheryl's monumental chart-topping debut solo album era. After seven years with Girls Aloud and winning hearts as a judge on The X Factor, our Nation's Sweetheart went all in with 'Fight For This Love' - not only a powerful statement in the midst of the media frenzy surrounding her personal life, but a killer debut solo outing!  The album that followed, "3 Words", was exec produced by Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am - a major co-sign from one of the planet's biggest hitmakers at the time, which helped Chezza chart in countries Girls Aloud had never had a chance to crack before.  Join Joel and David as they pick their album faves and break down the singles ('Fight For This Love', '3 Words' and 'Parachute') and their stunning music videos, unforgettable live performances, and b-sides! And while we've got you, pet. Fancy a tipple at "Cheryl Cole's Night In" with Holly Willoughby, Alexandra Burke and Rihanna?  It's always Happy Hour when we're covering Girls Aloud on this podcast. Let us know in the comment what you'd like to hear next. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

"Hi, it's us. You won't believe what we're doing." Pop fans, for our final episode of 2024 we absolutely couldn't miss celebrating 21 years of Victoria Beckham's final solo single (to date). Join Joel and David as they revisit one of their favourite solo Spice Girls eras: Victoria Beckham's double A-side single 'This Groove' / 'Let Your Head Go'. Two different vibes, two stunning music videos and live performance meauxments that dominated telly throughout December 2003 and January 2004. Posh went all out with the electro-pop dance banger 'Let Your Head Go' and the silky, R&B siren's bop 'This Groove', giving fans a taste of two potential bodies of work from her new record deal with Telstar Records. We revisit the lore of this era all the way through to the R&B-flavoured tracks exec produced by hip-hop mogul Damon Dash of Roc-A-Fella Records that were included on "The Réal Beckhams" DVD. Most infamously, 'Resentment', which was later covered by Beyoncé. What solo Spice Girls project should we revisit next? Let us know in the comments! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Pop fans, we've got one more festive season treat for you! Joel and David are back with a fun recap of a truly wild moment in television history. Let's head back to Christmas Day 2003 when Simon Fuller pulled out all stops for a one-off global competition: "World Idol". Hosted by Ant & Dec, this All Stars meets Eurovision style special brought together 11 Idol winners from around the world, including the UK's very own Will Young, American Idol Kelly Clarkson and Australia's own Guy Sebastian. Throw in some crazy judges comments for some extra drama (hello Simon Cowell and Pete Waterman!), plus, exclusive live performances from the one and only Victoria Beckham and Sir Elton John... and you've got one hell of a ride for Christmas and New Year's Day. Thank you for joining us this year! You best believe we have a jam-packed 2025 planned for you. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

We are kicking off the year-end party season with a recap of Girls Aloud's brilliant 2008 ITV special, "The Girls Aloud Party". With comedy sketches - featuring appearances by Cilla Black, Paul O'Grady and more - as well as exclusive performances of songs from their "Out of Control" album; this was an imperial Girls Aloud era. There was truly something for everyone here - from performances of their well-worn hits like 'Something Kinda Ooooh' to 'Love Machine' through to more 'current' material like 'The Promise' and 'The Loving Kind', and duets with The Kaiser Chiefs and the very dishy (or so David thinks) James Morrison. Hopefully this episode will give you a chuckle and keep you company during this festive season. If you're doing your Christmas wrapping or going on a trip listening to this, let us know where we're going! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

From Huddersfield to Bangkok, pop fans - are you ready for an adventure? Join Joel and David as they kick start a new ‘Discovering' series where they each pick a hidden gem of an artist from the 2000s and select 5 songs from their catalogue for a taste test! Signed to Jive Records and launched in 1999, British pop starlet Ellie Campbell looked and sounded like a ready-made pop star here for the GMTV and Smash Hits audience! Despite having no formal singing or dance training, Ellie's warm soulful tone and star quality was undeniable. The Yorkshire songstress worked with same hitmakers behind Steps (Pete Waterman, Mark Topham, Karl Twigg), launched a handful of singles - including the UK Top 30 smash ‘So Many Ways' - and even found herself performing at the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras! Though she wasn't in the pop game for long, Ellie's bops are forever - and her self-titled album “Ellie” is a real gem!  Before LISA from BLACKPINK, in the 2000s, the world had Thai pop princess Tata Young. Her crossover success in Japan, India, China and across Southeast Asia was pretty much unheard of. Thanks in huge part to her fun signature banger and your new favourite bratty anthem: ‘Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy' (co-written by legendary pop songwriter Savan Kotecha, who has worked with Ariana Grande, Britney, One Direction, and Dannii Minogue).   Tata's catalogue of English tunes is top-tier, as she brings her Main Pop Girl Energy to songs that would be released in the West by Ashley Tisdale, The Cheetah Girls, Play and more. The writing credits on her three English albums read like a ‘who's who' of RBAY! royalty - Jamelia, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Samantha Jade etc.  If you're liking this ‘Discovering' concept - let Joel and David know in the comments who you'd like us to cover next!  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Get the eyeliner out, grab your guitars and throw on a pair of roughed-up Converse because we are getting dead pop-punky (but also dancefloor ready) for this episode! Joel and a very back-combed hair David are throwing back to The Veronicas' killer double-platinum-selling album, "Hook Me Up", first launched in 2007. This fun, heady, emotional and edgy body of work summed up the sound of our youth in the late 2000s, mixing pop, rock and electro with incredible, relatable lyrics. It spawned The Veronicas' best-known smash hit 'Untouched', gave them their first No.1 single, and gave us irresistible floorfillers like 'Take Me On The Floor' and 'Popular'. Whether you're rocking out to '4ever' or aching with long-distance love to the Kesha-penned 'This Love', this album has it all. Over a period of two years, this era took the talented Aussie twins to new heights across the globe, from touring the States to playing outside the iconic Hollyoaks pub, Dog In The Pond, and even co-presenting duties with Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron. Anywhere is good enough, wherever you're listening, you can get in touch with us on the following platforms below! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Here we go! Here we go! This year marks 30 years since the Spice Girls were formed and as a podcast literally named after a Spice Girls album track, we simply could not let this milestone slip away without some kind of celebration! Joel and David are breaking tradition and going all the way back to 1996 to revisit the legendary debut album "Spice". Geri, Mel B, Emma, Melanie C and Victoria completely changed the pop landscape when they crashed into the charts with 'Wannabe' that summer - quickly becoming one of the most recognisable songs in the world! This multi-million-selling album was a global success, spawning further chart-topping hits like 'Say You'll Be There', '2 Become 1', 'Mama' and 'Who Do You Think You Are?'. We track their trajectory from a couple of 'raw Spices' to global pop stars in this short span of one album. Join us as we reminisce on all the singles, the music videos, photo shoots, album tracks, b-sides, 'lost tracks' (Justice for 'Do You Think About Me?') and unforgettable live performances of this whirlwind 12 months!  There's obviously so much more we could cover with this era and anything to do with the Spice Girls... so if that's what you want, what you really really want... let us know in the comments! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

We may be in our triple-figure episodes now but your Right Back At Ya! boys are 'Still Dirrty'! Join Joel and David as they go back to 2006 to celebrate Christina Aguilera's "Back To Basics" album. The incredible, multi-million-selling hit album scored Christina her most No.1s and also her biggest tour to date.  If Caggie's giving you bang for your buck with a 2-CD collection of original tunes, then so are we! We dive into the huge hit singles, the lavish music videos, the glam, the "Back To Basics" Tour, the fan-favourite album tracks and promo performances.  From 'Ain't No Other Man' to 'Hurt', 'Candyman' to 'Slow Down Baby' and 'Oh Mother' - this album was the abundant gift that kept on giving with collaborations from Christina Aguilera with Linda Perry, Mark Ronson, DJ Premier and many others who got her vision. This all coupled with some of the most iconic music videos of the 2000s, referencing the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Listener advice: There are frequent and incessant references to "Caggie Aggie", "Caggie" and "Cagz" on this episode, please note they all affectionately refer to the one and only Christina Aguilera.

This is second and final part of our "Thank You Baby Awards" where you, our wonderful listeners, are picking the Artists of the 2000s! If you've just been to the bar to top up on Kylie wine during the interval, it's time to scurry back to your seat because we're picking things up from 2005 to 2009... and a very special Vanguard Award at the very end. Throughout this double-part episode, we've had the most fun nostalgic pop ride through each year of the 2000s! In this half of the decade we're seeing the likes of Britney, Girls Aloud and Sugababes ascend but also the rise of Lady Gaga, The Saturdays, Beyoncé, Kesha, The Pussycat Dolls and many others! Are your pop faves safe? 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

For our milestone 100th episode, Joel and David are hosting the inaugural "Thank You Baby Awards" where you, our wonderful listeners, get to pick the Artists of the 2000s. This is arguably the most intense voting process in pop history! Popjustice £20 Music Prize has nothing on us. From Girls Aloud to Britney, Spice Girls to Sugababes, Madonna to Kylie, S Club 7 to Destiny's Child... how did you vote?  In Part One of our Awards, we're announcing the winners from 2000 - 2004. Stay tuned for Part Two where the rest of the winners from 2005 - 2009 will be revealed! Are your faves safe? More than a glowing phrase of gratitude from us to our listeners, "Thank You, Baby" - in case you were wondering - is inspired by the iconic spoken word lyric famously uttered by Our Jenny Frost on Atomic Kitten's 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt'. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Grab those cowboy boots and pull on those sexy denim shorts because we are steppin' out for A Public Affair! Joel and David are heading back to 2005 and 2006 to revisit this iconic chapter in Jessica Simpson's career - and arguably, her best album to date! As the sun was setting on her high-profile marriage to Nick Lachey and the "Newlyweds" series; Our Jessica Ann is hitting a new stride! She bagged her first film role, playing the iconic Daisy Duke in "The Dukes of Hazzard" and released one of her highest-charting singles 'These Boots Were Made For Walking'. Little did we know then that the character would become the launch pad for so many commercial opportunities for savvy Jess, including her billion-dollar retail empire! "A Public Affair" was released the following year, with the title track grabbing headlines for all the best reasons. The music video and euphoric pop tune saw Jess step out for the ultimate girls night out with Christina Applegate, Christina Milian and Eva Longoria. Whether she was being real and vulnerable on 'I Belong To Me' or giving you an undeniable "slagbanger" in 'Fired Up', there's plenty to enjoy on this fun and varied album; which samples everything from Dead or Alive to Diana Ross and Fleetwood Mac! We're here for the full spectrum of it. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

This is one of the most special conversations we've ever had on the podcast. Joel and David are joined by chart-topping, BRIT-nominated pop singer songwriter Pixie Lott to celebrate 15 years since the release of her No.1-selling debut single, 'Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)' and the massive debut album "Turn It Up", which sold over a million copies and spawned six Top 20 singles! But we're going even further back to Joel and Pixie's shared secondary school memories. From train journeys listening to Pixie's early demos with cheeky McDonald's, to her skipping class to sing for music mogul LA Reid and signing her first major label deal; we go back to her teens and talk about her early music influences.  We look back on the whirlwind years of countless studio sessions with some of pop's biggest hitmakers, music video shoots, a Pixie Lott-branded plane, opening for The Saturdays and Rihanna before embarking on her own headline tour "The Crazycats Tour". She also chats about her collaborations with Selena Gomez and Stevie Wonder, and a lost Joe Jonas duet; and how she finally created the album she has always wanted to make, "Encino". Don't miss Pixie Lott Live at London's Hoxton Hall on 11 July - tickets now on sale. Her new single 'Somebody's Daughter' is out now, go pre-order her forthcoming album "Encino" - out on 27 September.  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com Follow Pixie Lott https://www.instagram.com/pixielott/  https://twitter.com/PixieLott  https://www.tiktok.com/@pixielott

It's about time! Continuing our love letter to one of the greatest girl bands of the 2000s, Girls Aloud, we will be walking Primrose into a paradise with ice cream skies for this very special episode, coinciding with "The Girls Aloud Show" 2024 Tour.  Join Joel and David as they travel back to 2008 for Girls Aloud's "Out of Control" album era and their biggest headline tour. From their glittery first BRIT Award win and iconic performance of 'The Promise' through to a proper deep-dive into the fan favourite b-side 'Memory of You'; as well as all the singles like 'The Loving Kind' and 'Untouchable', the music videos, photo shoots, album highlights and live performances - this was truly a top-tier era for Sarah, Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberley and Nicola.  Before you see the girls in concert or at Brighton Pride; make sure you put this one on to get you in the mood for the show! Girls Aloud forever! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Joel and David are back with a new girl band episode and in a rare move for this 2000s pop podcast, we've opened the time portal and crossed into the future... the 2010s! Get ready, 'cause here comes a hurricane! Today we're celebrating Neon Jungle, Parade and SoundGirl - three amazing UK girl groups backed by major labels that blasted on the scene between 2011 and 2013, but were sadly gone too soon.  The vibes are confident! The fusion of electrifying girl band energy with loud fashion and even louder tunes means we are in for a seriously fun 2010s throwback episode. Ichi, ni, san... kaisu! Neon Jungle - made up of Jess Plummer, Shireen Cutkelvin, Asami Zdrenka and Amira McCarthy - scored four UK Top 20 hits including the No.4 smash 'Braveheart'. Their incredible album "Welcome To The Jungle" is packed with bangers, written by More Mega, CockNBullKid, MNEK, A*M*E and Charli XCX!  Grab a pair of fake glasses, a stylish hat (or silk turban!), and give yourself a spritz of perfume, 'cause Parade is here. Bianca Claxton, Jess Agombar, Emily Biggs, Sian Charlesworth and Lauren Deegan definitely made a splash on arrival with their vibrant pop bops 'Louder' and 'Perfume'. The self-titled album is the real treasure trove here! Izzy Bizu, Olivia "Liv Lovelle" Redmond, and Nicole "Little Nikki" Shortland were SoundGirl, a pop R&B trio who worked with Miranda Cooper (Xenomania) and opened for Justin Bieber, Pixie Lott and The Wanted. It seemed criminal that they never got to release an album but we still can't get enough of the singles 'Don't Know Why' and 'I'm The Fool'! Who would you like to see us cover for Lost Girl Bands Vol. 3? 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

The most comprehensive podcast episode dedicated to Billie Piper's music ever? We'd be tapped in every day and night, babe!  Depending on your walk of life, you may primarily know Billie Piper as the formidable actress, director and producer she is... or fondly recall meeting her first as a chart-dominating teen popstar of the early 2000s. Since the multi-million-selling "Honey To The B", the sensation from Swindon quickly become a major player in the British pop scene and the follow-up album was when things got super interesting. Joel and David get into Billie's defining second and final album (to date), "Walk of Life", which was released in 2000. Top tier producers and writers include Stargate, Eliot Kennedy (Spice Girls), Kara Dioguardi, Diane Warren and more! Among the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party and Smash Hits Tour of the time; we also dive into the hits, album highlights, b-sides, music videos, photo shoots and live performances that saw Billie shine like never before. Even, earning the title as "the UK's Britney". [Yes, we do get into the three different versions of 'Something Deep Inside']. This is a time capsule about coming of age, pop expression and a whole lot of fun! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Hush. Just. Stop. Pop fans, it's absolutely time that we jumped back into the world of Britney on the podcast! We are travelling back to the year 2000, with location pins dropped from Mars to Miami, to celebrate Britney's iconic second album “Oops!… I Did It Again” and its accompanying world tour, which saw her in the very same room as our very own Joel Babbington for the first time in London.  This massively successful, Diamond-certified teen-pop album marks an 18-year-old Britney Jean beginning to evolve after the industry-shifting success of her debut “…Baby One More Time”. Whether it was showcasing a fiercer image on ‘Stronger' with video director Joseph Kahn, or painting a portrait of a trapped celebrity in ‘Lucky' - it's clear Britney has something to say. What U See (Is What U Get). From the commanding MTV VMA performance of her Rolling Stones cover ‘(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' to the softer, sensual side of the Herb Ritts video for ‘Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know'; Joel and David are taking you on a deep-dive like no other of this era. (Apologies in advance for the Southern Belle impressions, y'all!) 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

We are delighted to be chatting with one of our all-time favourite British pop songwriters, Hannah Robinson. Over the past two decades; you would've no doubt had on repeat the tracks Hannah worked on. Many of which were hit singles and eternal pop fan favourites like 'Some Girls' and 'So Good' (Rachel Stevens), 'Bittersweet' and 'Me & My Imagination' (Sophie Ellis-Bextor), 'Chewing Gum' (Annie), 'You Won't Forget About Me' (Dannii Minogue), 'Love Never Loved Me' (Geri Halliwell) and more.  In this very special episode, Joel and David sit down with Hannah to chat about how she went from recording Steps covers to writing with Richard X, and the aforementioned 2000s pop icons.  She spills about the outrageous and unforgettable lyric from Geri Halliwell she rejected and their colourful sessions, a scandalous Frankie Bridge solo track, Nicola Roberts demos that were buried in the woods, and her career highs working with Lana Del Rey and Kylie! Undoubtedly the best "HR" meeting of our lives. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com Follow Hannah Robinson https://twitter.com/hazzarozza https://www.instagram.com/hazzarozzasongs/ 

In celebration of Kylie's "Body Language" album coming out on vinyl, your fun-loving 2000s pop explorers Joel and David are diving deep back into 2003 and 2004 to rediscover this iconique body of work.  This is one of Kylie's most underrated albums with plenty of fan-favourites, including hits like the chart-topper 'Slow', 'Red Blooded Woman' and 'Chocolate'. The sensual and confident mix of electro-pop and R&B really took Our Kylie to a new dimension.  Together, we revisit and discuss the music videos, photoshoots, album highlights, b-sides, promo performances, and that spectacular one-off "Money Can't Buy" show in London, later issued on DVD as "Body Language Live".  From "Kath & Kim" to Justin Timberlake, Britney, Dannii, Cat Deeley, Sean Paul, Ludacris, Ms Dynamite and Alexis Strum... what a truly unique mix of characters and nostalgia connected to the "Body Language" era!  Buckle up, baby, 'cause we're going from zero to 60 on this throwback ride! Let the games begin.  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

We love a bit of pop justice, don't we?! And today we're fist-pumping through a ton of it in our bubbly and inspiring catch up with Alexis Strum, one of Britain's best kept pop secrets of the 2000s.  Kylie and Rachel Stevens recorded Alexis's songs, which became everlasting fan favourites. She has written with Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Cyndi Lauper), Brian Higgins and Richard X and yet, tragically, neither of her two major label albums ever saw the light of day... until 2023 when Alexis managed to get them released officially, two decades later.  At last, fans can enjoy "Addicted" and "Cocoon" - the two contrasting and sumptuous sides of Alexis Strum's 2000s output. "Addicted" - a self-dubbed "sexy, electro bitch" body of work - almost was her official debut. The once-lost album features 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye' (done with Xenomania, later released by Rachel Stevens) and 'Still Standing' (recorded by Kylie on her "Body Language" album). The following album, "Cocoon", presented a more authentic, singer-songwriter artiste - featuring the single 'Bad Haircut', 'World Without Your Love' and 'Go My Own Way'.  Joel and David find out how Alexis has navigated the ups and downs of being a popstar in the 2000s, how she has harnessed the power of social media to tell her story and re-written her narrative. This is an episode unlike any other!  Buy "Cocoon" here: https://slinky.to/Cocoon Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Alexis Strum https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisstrumofficial https://www.instagram.com/alexisstrum/  https://twitter.com/alexisstrum 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Pour yourself a dirty martini and get ready to go from Girl Power to Flower Power as we celebrate 20 years of Emma Bunton's "Free Me" album. Widely recognised as one of the best solo Spice Girls albums, this iconic body of work - with its lush 60s pop, Motown and bossa nova influences - completely revamped Our Baby's career with four UK Top 20 hits: 'Free Me', 'Maybe', 'I'll Be There' and 'Crickets Sing For Anamaria'. From sexy Bond Girl vibes to cheeky cruise ship bops, Joel and David will be getting into the singles, music videos, photoshoots, album highlights, live performances and b-sides for a complete, all-inclusive celebration of this Emma era! This year also marks 30 years of Spice Girls' formation, so if you'd like some more 2000s solo Spice episodes... you better tell us what you want. What you really, really want. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

"Face to face, it's Murder on The Dancefloor. Cut to the chase, just give us what we came for!" Pop fans, we hear you loud and clear. It's a new year and the dawn of the Sophiessance Age! Joel and David are jumping in that time machine with the dials set for 2009 to 2011 for Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Make A Scene" era - her clubbiest body of work yet! This all-killer-no-filler fourth album marked the closing of Sophie's club disco chapter in the 2000s but she's not leaving the dancefloor without a bang! 'Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer)' with Freemasons, 'Can't Fight This Feeling' with Junior Caldera, and 'Not Giving Up On Love' with Armin Van Buuren - these titan dance collaborations that are still beating strong in her discography were born from this time.  Whether you're new to Sophie's work or a card-holding member of the 'Murder' cult; we all need to be bumping these tracks and getting them back up the charts. We got classy, Sophisticated offerings like 'Starlight' and 'Bittersweet' ("It's like a £20 bottle of wine!") to grittier indie club-friendly cuts like 'Under Your Touch', and retro Calvin Harris with 'Off & On'... it's time to get on the revolution! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Happy New Year, pop fans! In celebration of Our Sophie returning to the Top 10 with her classic hit 'Murder On The Dancefloor' - thanks, Saltburn! - we are reissuing Episode 46, our very first Sophie Ellis-Bextor episode.  Recorded and launched back in 2021 (where did the time go?), Joel and David dived into Soph's first two albums "Read My Lips" and "Shoot From The Hip" - covering her career from 'Groovejet' through to the hits 'Take Me Home', 'Get Over You', 'Music Gets The Best of Me' and of course, 'Murder...'.  For us steadfast Sophie fans, this Sophiessaince is long overdue. Whether you're new to the Ellis-Bextor fandom or not, it's always the right time to get into our Kitchen Disco Queen's discography. We also cover her third album "Trip The Light Fantastic" on Episode 62, if you fancy another one! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Get those Cheetah-licious winter coats on because we are heading down Santa Claus Lane for a festive Disney Girlies Christmas Special! Join your RBAY! boys as they hand-pick some of their favourite 2000s holiday tunes by Disney Channel icons that lit up our screens and CD players. Whether they're beloved classics remade with "11-out-of-10" performance shimmer or originals you can't get out of your head, there's a bop for everyone and no one is going home empty handed from our party! Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus's head-banging cover of Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' and Ashley Tisdale giving Big Sharpay Energy on 'Last Christmas' are must-haves for The JB. Stomping hip-hop, R&B and pop fusions are what David "Ann" Lim is bringing to the table with The Cheetah Girls' 'Cheetah-licious Christmas' and Keke Palmer's original 'Home For The Holidays'. Elsewhere, Hilary Duff's 'Santa Claus Lane', Aly & AJ's rockeh 'Greatest Time of Year', and Christy Carlson Romano's 'Best Time of The Year' will have you jumping around the living room after a few Chrissy cocktails, before we mellow it down with Vanessa Anne Hudgens' jazzy cover of 'Winter Wonderland'.  Big thank you to everyone who has listened, supported and shared our podcast! 2023 has been an amazing year and we're so thankful to have you with us. Here's to more 2000s pop fun in the New 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Welcome to our first ever Right Back At Ya! Book Club episode. It's a new thing we're doing to cross into the world of literature, just like so many of our popstars-turned-authors. For our very first attempt at this spin-off series; we're speaking with respected pop music journalist and author Michael Cragg, who released his first book - the very 'right up our street' - "Reach for the Stars - 1996-2006: Fame, Fallout and Pop's Final Party", which is now available in paperback. Hello, Christmas stocking filler! This 'pop bible', as hailed by Joel, is a super fun look at the golden years of pop from Spice Girls through to the dawn of the reality show eras of Pop Idol, Popstars and The X Factor. Michael has literally spoken to so many legends in this book, including members of Spice Girls, 5ive, Steps, Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Blue, as well as hitmakers like Brian Higgins and Miranda Cooper of Xenomania, Richard X, MNEK, and industry legends like Peter Lorraine, Pete Waterman, Louis Walsh and... our very own Joel and David. Michael chats with our RBAY boys about his process in putting together this incredible pop oral history, and spotlights three songs by three artists he spoke with for the book. If you have any suggestions for a future Book Club episode; email, comment or DM us right away. The library is open! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

This podcast truly loves a pop girl group - and it shows! For years we have talked about doing a special episode celebrating the 'lost' girl bands of the 2000s and now here we are. It felt absolutely right to kick things off with the three distinct British girl groups that were launched in 2009: Mini Viva, Dolly Rockers and Girls Can't Catch. While these groups sadly disbanded not long after their launch, they will always live on in our hearts.  Together, Joel and David present you the girlies, getting into their singles and album sampler highlights, and more! Bring on the nostalgia!  Mini Viva, the Xenomania pop duo of Britt and Frankee, released three singles 'Left My Heart in Tokyo', 'I Wish' and 'One Touch'. Dolly Rockers, who started their fledgling journey on The X Factor but returned stronger in a few years with the buzz-worthy track 'Je Suis Une Dolly' which led to a deal with Parlophone, culminating in their official debut single 'Gold Digger'. Fascination Records' Girls Can't Catch was positioned as the 'little sister' of label mate girl groups Girls Aloud and The Saturdays, but they ultimately left us wanting more after the release of their singles 'Keep Your Head Up' and 'Echo'.  If you are loving what we're doing, let us know in the comments. Who would you like to see in a 'Lost Girl Bands Vol.2'? 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Do you like to Boogie Woogie? Because your Right Back At Ya! boys are covering the Queen of Pop for the first time, so grab that pink cowboy hat and tiara - and let's get to it! With The Celebration Tour going full throttle now (and yes we will give our thoughts on it!), it feels like the perfect moment to dive into Madonna's 2000 album "Music". Joel and David dive into this monumental album, including the singles and music videos, and relive Madonna's Brixton Academy gig which was impressively instantly live streamed to a global audience on the world wide web! *insert dial-up modem tone*  The "Music" era was a massive turning point for her Madgesty both creatively and personally. It's a new millennium, new experimental body of work with a new collaborator (Mirwais) and, it also marks Madonna's first album made exclusively in Europe. The avant-garde French house and electronica influences mixed with warm acoustic guitars, acid techno and folk influences brought us big commercial hits like 'Music', 'Don't Tell Me' and 'What It Feels Like For A Girl'; but also wild dance tracks like 'Impressive Instant' and 'Runaway Lover'. Despite the European influences, visually she gave us one of her most memorable signature looks with the camp, country Western aesthetic. There is so much to unpack together! If you're liking us doing Madonna, let us know in the comments. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Your 2000s pop podcasters Joel and David are looking for more than just a "ding-a-ling" on this episode! Widely recognised as one of Girls Aloud's most critically acclaimed albums, "Tangled Up" certainly holds a special place in the hearts of fans, thanks to hits like 'Sexy... No No No!', 'Call The Shots' and 'Can't Speak French'. 2007 saw Girls Aloud reach new heights artistically but also personally. Join us for this action packed dive into every track of this album, plus the B-sides and the epic "Tangled Up" Tour.  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Hang on to your knickers, girls! Because things are about to get MAJOR. For a 2000s podcast literally named after a Spice Girls album track, Joel and David will certainly be giving you everything for this very special episode celebrating VB's one-off reality show "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America"! 2007 was not just major for "The Pob" (Posh Bob) and the Spice Girls reunion; but for reality TV in popular culture. Before "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" debuted that  year, there was this hilarious NBC special following global pop superstar and fashionista Victoria Beckham as she moves from Madrid to Los Angeles to prepare for "David and the boys" arrival. Hijinx ensues from paparazzi car chases to blow up dolls, and posing the house down at the DMV. If you enjoyed our "Ghosthunting with Girls Aloud" special and like more of these episodes recapping iconic 2000s pop star TV meauxments; let us know on socials and in the comments... or through dolphin sounds!  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Pop fans, are you ready to be tempted with the Sweetest Sin by the podcasters with the Levis on and an open heart? It's finally time for us to continue our journey with Jessica Simpson's discography... and this era was truly bigger than Texas! Join the HBIC Successica from Essex, Joel, and David as they dive into Jessica Ann's iconic "In This Skin" era. Between 2003 and 2004, Jessica redefined her career and took it to new heights with the launch of the trailblazing MTV reality series "Newlyweds" and the very savvily timed release of her third album. This was finally the time the world got to know Jessica Ann - and fell in love with her. The multi-million selling album spawned Jessica's signature international hit 'With You' and a string of singles including 'Sweetest Sin', 'Take My Breath Away' and 'Angels'. Together we revisit the album highlights, music videos and bonus tracks, plus iconic performances and TV appearances of this era where Jessica and Nick Lachey became one of the 2000s most iconic showbiz power couples. If you've been waiting for an episode to make you feel beautiful in this skin... look no further! Clip in those Ken Pave blonde extensions, grab that rainbow shawl, and strap on those signature Jessica Simpson boots - it's time for your Successica era. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

We've got to heat it up, got to got to heat it up! We can't possibly get through the long hot summer without a serotonin boost from Girls Aloud, can we? Your Right Back At Ya! boys are heading back to 2006 for a pit stop at the fabulous first Girls Aloud greatest hits compilation. Aside from the mega hit singles 'Something Kinda Ooooh', 'I Think We're Alone Now' and 'Walk This Way' (with their pop comrades Sugababes), this episode unpacks the bonus material and discuss tracks that didn't make the cut. From b-sides to rarities and deep cuts; this is one for the Proud Aloud fans! There were so many live appearances at this time which we get into - from the G-A-Y performance to Strictly Come Dancing, to the Harrod's signing (hello, JB!) and the vibrant Greatest Hits Tour in 2007... if you were running just as fast as you can to catch the girls irl in this time, please share your memories.  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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Can we truly call ourselves 2000s pop explorers if we don't scale one of the biggest albums of the decade: Nelly Furtado's "Loose"? This monumental album was the world's best selling album by a female artist in 2006 and third overall best-seller that year. It goes on to rack up over 12 million sales, spawning 8 hit singles including the classic 2000s floor-fillers 'Promiscuous' feat. Timbaland, 'Maneater' and 'Say It Right', which have been reincarnated and introduced to a new generation through TikTok!  Join Joel and David as they go back to the dancefloor of David's uni years, rewatch the music videos, dig into the album tracks and b-sides of "Loose" for your nostalgic pleasure.  This summer feels like the right time to dive into this career-defining era for Nelly Furtado, just as she's returning with new music and popping up at festivals. Your boys also literally just saw Nelly's amazing fellow peers, P!nk and Gwen Stefani, smashing it at BST Hyde Park over two nights. We'd like to say 2006 is back with a vengeance - but truth is, we never left! 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

Can you hear what we hear? It's calling you, my dear. This is our very first All Saints episode and your 2000s pop explorers are headed to The Beach for a deep-dive into the "Saints & Sinners" album. In the 90s and early 2000s, this British girl group were the epitome of cool, renowned for their impeccable vocal harmonies, timeless tunes and enviable street style fashion. Join Joel and David as they look back at this rollercoaster era in the spotlight for Shaznay Lewis, Mel Blatt, Nicole and Natalie Appleton. Much has changed since All Saints' multi-million-selling debut album catapulted them into global prominence; the follow-up album is an 'eclectic body of work' featuring contributions from critics-darling producer William Orbit. "Saints & Sinners" was a UK chart-topper with two No.1 singles - the iconic 'Pure Shores' (from Leo DiCaprio's cult classic film "The Beach") and 'Black Coffee'. As always, it wouldn't be a RBAY episode without a few colourful twists along the way! You know what we're like. 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 rightbackpod@gmail.com

*Rachel Stevens voice* "This is Part 2! This is the remix". No, not really but in celebration of our 5th anniversary, we asked you, our wonderful listeners, to send in your voice notes and messages... and we had so many to include, we wanted release them in two-parts.  Thank you, baby for sending in your questions and highlights of the podcast over the years. And music recommendations! It truly means everything to us to see you guys enjoying the podcast from all over the world. 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

In celebration of our 5th anniversary, we asked you to send in your voice notes and messages with any questions or highlights from over the years... and we are truly overwhelmed by the responses. Thank you, baby! Here is Part 1 of our 5th Anniversary Mailbag Special. Stay tuned for the second and final part coming very soon. It truly means everything to us to see you guys enjoying the podcast from all over the world. 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Ahead of Kelly Rowland's hotly-anticipated headline set at Mighty Hoopla 2023 festival in London, we are calling all pop fans and fellow Rowland Stoners to unite for this very special episode! It has been three years since we covered Kelendria's first two albums, "Simply Deep" and "Ms Kelly", and now we are completing the journey with a sumptuous deep-dive into her third album era, "Here I Am", taking place between 2010 and 2011. Following the global smash of 'When Love Takes Over' with David Guetta, our Kelendria was ready to embrace both dance-pop and R&B worlds! This episode follows her journey as she takes control of her career and snaps back with a new major label deal and management, as well as becoming an iconic judge on the X Factor UK, which was watched by an average of 10 million people each week. Together, this episode traces Kelly's journey from the club banger 'Commander' through to 'Down For Whatever'. Everything in between is a wild ride traversing dance, R&B and hip-hop and contemporary pop... and we love the range! This episode will not only bring you highlights from Kelly's third solo album but also the singles: 'Commander', 'Rose Coloured Glasses', 'Grown Woman', 'Forever and A Day', 'Motivation', 'What A Feeling' (with Alex Gaudino), 'Lay It On Me', 'Down For Whatever' and more. 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Pop fans, prepare to feel the Fever as your favourite 2000s pop explorers Joel and David dive into one of the most epic albums of the decade!  No one can deny the magnitude of Kylie Minogue's future nostalgic "Fever" album era; the music she was playing really blew our minds. This is our Kylie Ann's biggest album to date, selling over 6 million copies worldwide, and spawning a string of unforgettable hits: 'Can't Get You Out of My Head', 'In Your Eyes', 'Love At First Sight' and 'Come Into My World'.  In this epic episode, we not only dive into the hit singles and music videos, but our favourite album tracks, bonus tracks and b-sides. There is so much more, more, more because we even revisit the fabulous "An Audience with Kylie" TV special in 2001 and the eye-catching "Fever 2002" tour! We are getting into all the detail; from Kylie's instantly iconic white sheath one-piece in 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' to the orange thong in 'Love At First Sight'; down to why she didn't tour America in this breakthrough period and a certain potential b-side, written by Madonna.  We really hope you enjoy this throwback trip back to the "Fever" era with us. This is only our second Kylie episode thus far, so if you love it... you know what to do! 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Are you ready? 'Cause here we are! Get the prosecco out of the fridge because we are celebrating Booty Luv, the dazzling duo behind some of the UK's most fun and hun poppers o'clock dance bangers of the 2000s! Nadia and Cherise first shot to international fame as members of the British hip-hop and R&B group Big Brovaz. After a chance offer from Ministry of Sound to record and release a club-ready cover of 'Boogie 2Nite', Booty Luv was born and went on to smash out 5 UK Top 20 hits and a UK Top 20 charting album.  Drop whatever you're doing, hop in that yellow Lamborghini and get ready to feel some kinda nostalgic rush as Joel and David dive into Booty Luv's debut album and all the hit singles: 'Boogie 2Nite', 'Shine', 'Don't Mess With My Man', 'Some Kinda Rush' and 'Say It'.  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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Can you believe it has been 20 years since Delta Goodrem's iconic debut album "Innocent Eyes" shook the world? Over the years, so many of you have requested that Joel and David do a Delta episode and right now feels like the perfect moment to relive all the memories and da-da, da-da-da-DAHs together! "Innocent Eyes" is one of Australia's most successful albums ever. Not only was it the best-selling album of the 2000s Down Under but it catapulted the gorgeous singer-songwriter from Sydney into pop goddess level within a year.  Join us as we unpack Delta Goodrem's journey from teen pop sensation to Neighbours darling, before unpacking the "Innocent Eyes" era. We start our journey with the Right Back At Ya! evergreen fave 'I Don't Care' - Delta's true debut single and an undeniable bop. Together we'll jump into the string of No.1 hit singles: 'Born To Try', 'Lost Without You', 'Innocent Eyes', 'Not Me Not I' and 'Predictable', as well as our favourite album tracks and b-sides. Deltoids*, we hope this episode has been worth the wait! At the time of recording, we were set to see Delta in London for the European run of her "Hearts On Run" Tour. We are sending Delta lots of love while she's on vocal rest and will be ready whenever she is with the rescheduled dates.  *May not be actual official Delta Goodrem fandom name. 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Attention Lambs and Lambs-in-Training, this is a meauxment. Your RBAY! boys are going for the big one here in our second Mariah episode! Join Joel and David in this fabulous celebration of Mariah Carey's classic, smash hit album "The Emancipation of Mimi". This was the mother of all comebacks for The MC; selling over 10 million copies worldwide to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. The vibe of "Mimi" was definitely more flirty and free; paired with some timeless 70s soul touches, showcasing some of Mariah's most formidable vocal performances.  With a string of hit singles like 'It's Like That', 'We Belong Together', 'Shake It Off', 'Get Your Number', 'Don't Forget About Us' and 'Say Somethin' - it is undeniable this Mariah was absolutely killing it in this era in 2005 and 2006!  Grab a splash of wine and retire to the Butterfly Lounge with us as we discuss our favourite "Emancipation of Mimi" album tracks, and revisit the singles and music videos! And ask the biggest philosophical question of all... 'is Mariah a Kent or Essex girlie?' 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Your favourite 2000s pop explorers are tapping into some paranormal activity on this very special and dead spookeh fun episode. In honour of Cheryl making her West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story, Joel and David are revisiting the incredibly iconic ITV2 special "Ghosthunting with Girls Aloud". This absolute gold television moment forever lives rent free on Pop Twitter's collective minds but for everyone's sake, we are reliving it together. Expect plenty of dodgy accents as Joel and David relentlessly tap the fooken table and subtly insert themselves into the narrative a little. Auntie Yvette, if you're ever doing a reboot, we are available! If you haven't already, head to YouTube to watch Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberley and Sarah's experience of going ghosthunting with Yvette Fielding. Nadine made a cameo but really said, 'thanks but no thanks'. It'll proper freak you out like Halloween, we've got no doubt!  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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Happy Valentine's Day, pop fans! We are celebrating the gorgeously romantic Jennifer Lopez album "This Is Me... Then" in a real full circle meauxment, revisiting this record and the inescapable mania that was Bennifer two decades ago! This album was inspired by that absolutely iconique pop culture moment in time surrounding our Jennifer Lynn and "Uncle" Ben Affleck. The album's incredible classic R&B tones instantly made this the most cohesive and timeless Jennifer Lopez album at the time. Not to mention, the iconic singles 'Jenny From The Block', 'All I Have' with LL Cool J, 'I'm Glad' (with the Flashdance references) and more! Pull on a dead fabulous wintereh coat with the faux fur trim and have a listen to our episode revisiting this era where our Jen was smashing it with blockbuster movies, hit singles and albums and just, literally, reshaping celebrity culture. If you still have your J.Lo "Glow" perfume, give it a nice celebratory spritz if you're reading this! 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 Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com