What was the best hit pop song of the 00s? Liam and Scott want to find out.
Liam is terrorised by creepy kids, 'a chair' makes a fart noise (sure, Scott, sure) and it turns out Busted's vision of the future might be closer than they think... Plus, Fame Academy winner David Sneddon, Electric Six start a fire in the disco and a whole host of dance bangers including Panjabi MC and Layo & Bushwacka. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Girls Aloud. That's what this is. Girls Aloud. Even when we try to talk about other songs - and there are other songs - we still end up talking about Girls Aloud. Girls Aloud. It's also One True Voice, Love Inc and Avril Lavigne. But... Girls Aloud. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott literally forgets a song as he listens to it, Liam does some quick maths about a gift given in one of this week's videos which will make you sad, and we tolerate another episode which does not feature Girls Aloud. Spoiler alert: the next episode does. Music this week comes from: Eminem, The Cheeky Girls, Robbie Williams, Liberty X, Blue & Elton John, Gareth Gates and S Club Juniors. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam takes his life into his own hands with a less-than-flattering Atomic Kitten comparison, Scott hits all the right notes with Daniel Bedingfield, and the newly-rekindled relationship of J-Lo and Ben Affleck takes an unexpected turn. Plus, Will Young, S Club, Mariah Carey, Ronan Keating & Lulu, Darius and Liam Lynch. Whatever. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott reveals more about his 'situation' than we ever wanted to know thanks to Missy Elliott, a bit of YouTube cropping is the final straw for Liam and the effect Christina Aguilera's Dirrty had on saucy nights out in Northern Ireland is revealed. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam is dumbstruck by Christina Milian's collab with Romeo from So Solid Crew, Scott tries his very best to channel the head movements of Justin Timberlake and Pharrell, and Madonna attempts to avoid the cliche with her offbeat Bond tune. Plus, DJ Sammy, Blue, U2, Craig David and Shaggy. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Nothing is quite as it seems this week with the backstories of Foo Fighters and Las Ketchup both raising eyebrows, plus the story of Liam's advert-based trauma and an extraordinary what-if moment involving Samantha Mumba. Plus, S Club Juniors, Nelly & Kelly Rowland, Big Brovaz, Manic Street Preachers and more! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
A change of Gallaghers turns heads, the scientific accuracy of John Otway's novelty hit comes into question, and Eve shows Ja Rule that there's more than one way to have Gangsta Lovin'. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam and Scott are back - and this episode contains THE song which got the ball rolling for the existence of this podcast many years ago. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam feels a deep sense of second-hand embarrassment about one of this week's tracks - see if you can guess which, plus N-Trance provide Scott with a music video so perfect for him they may as well have named it after him, and Ronan Keating does the sex until it's done. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam takes Abs too seriously, Scott's opinion of Atomic Kitten's latest number 1 isn't what he expected, and Truth Hurts finds that the Truth of getting sued for failing to clear a sample really Hurts. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Daniel Bedingfield inadvertently invents a genre, Sugababes help to lay the foundations for the next pop music revolution, and the Johnny Shentall era of Hear'say is here! (And then almost immediately, not here.) Plus: H & Claire, Romeo and Lasgo. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
The reality TV machine spits out another slab of musical meat, Usher sweeps Liam off his feet, and Scott has to face one of his old foes, albeit with a new layer of Madonna-based paint. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam provides legal counsel for one of the biggest bands of the 80s, Scott finally embraces a song which he associated with teenage trauma, and Ja Rule makes a toxic decision.
After a short* break, Liam and Scott are back on their quest to find the best hit song of the 00s. This week, Elton John leaps forward, Beyonce jumps back and The Prodigy go in a direction which is both predictable and unpredictable in the worst way. Plus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, J-Lo, Gareth Gates, Ashanti, Bryan Adams and Flip & Fill. *Sorry CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Oasis' messaging might not be to everyone's taste when it comes to mental health, Christina Milian's star power is up for debate and Nelly's fiery floorfiller throws Scott back not just to the nightclub he would dance to it in, but the drink he would be consuming. Plus, Liam is audibly ill, so enjoy that. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Puddle of Mudd's Blurry takes on new significance for relatively-new father Scott, Liam is tepid on a song he should love in theory, and Scooter's chart ascent brings a conversation about Clubland snobbery to the forefront. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Eminem's return involves ripping the p*ss out of a kid, Atomic Kitten hand their critics some material on a silver platter and there's football fever with Ant & Dec and DJ Otzi cashing in on England's trip to the Far East. Plus, Ian van Dahl give us a Reason (hah) to take a trip to Scott's old phone shop. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott fears for the future of polo necks because of Liberty X, Liam cleverly spots a medical inaccuracy in Fat Joe's What's Luv, and Enrique Iglesias uses his hot dude privilege to go somewhere he shouldn't. Plus, Pink and Milk Inc! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott is shocked to learn that Tweet and Missy Elliott's self-love song might be a bit rude, Liam relives one of his favourite memories from before the world fell apart with Shakedown and Steps begin to re-emerge in different guises following their acrimonious Boxing Day split. Plus, number 1 singles from Holly Valance and Ronan Keating, as well as Nigel & Marvin and Mary J Blige. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Reality TV talent shows take a disappointingly predictable turn - albeit with fun and sonically-welcome consequences - as S Club Juniors debut, plus Oasis trot out more of the usual and Richard X rummages through his record collection to give pop music the kick up the arse it needs with the help of the Sugababes. Also, Doves, Idlewild and the final appearance of NSYNC! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Robbie Williams' inclusion on cultural multimedia project 1 Giant Leap raises eyebrows, Scott empathises with the titular character of X-Press 2's Lazy, and Liam makes a discovery which links Faithless to the dance music of his student days. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott isn't satisfied with Gareth Gates' growth, but Liam is very satisfied with George Michael's dystopian sex nightmare. Elsewhere, Missy Elliott pushes the inner workings of her mind to their limits, Darren Hayes sounds the part but perhaps doesn't look it, and Blue's search for the optimum parking spot might have dirty undertones. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
After Celine's Dion's "unexpectedly eyepopping video" for A New Day Has Come, Liam and Scott are on Crotch Watch, plus Natalie Imbruglia's album makes headlines for all of the wrong reasons, and Ali G's up to his old tricks again - or is he? Plus, Pop Idol's Rik Waller, More Fire Crew, City High featuring Eve, Jennifer Lopez and an Iron Maiden re-issue. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
A star is made as Will Young drops the biggest - but definitely not best - single of the entire series, denying Shakira a number 1. Plus, Lasgo, Beverley Knight and finally an attempt to understand the Nickelback hate. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
In this shorter week, Scott becomes a metalhead, Liam has a new game involving weird music merch and although Westlife give us one of the biggest bangers of the whole decade, they probably don't need to grin as much as they do. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Jakatta gives Liam a serious case of deja vu, Kaci brings back horrible horror movie memories for Scott, and Alizee's Europop banger continues to bewilder almost twenty years on. Plus, S Club 7, Victoria Beckham, No Doubt, Alien Ant Farm, Brandy and DB Boulevard in a bumper week! WARNING: Discussion of Alizee from 1 hour 8 minutes in makes reference to underage sex - because we think the song does? CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Time is a flat circle as Matthew McConaughey once said, and time is incredibly important across this week's episode. Time to say hello to Clubland, time to say farewell to A1, time to listen to Britney's plea, and see if time has been kind to Afroman and Ja Rule. Enrique Iglesias probably owned a canny few watches as well. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Pink transforms her sound, AllSTARS transform a dour 80s tune and The Chemical Brothers presumably transform their brain chemistry. Plus, the solo debut of Christina Milian and a posthumous number 1 for a former Beatle. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Back in March, we sat down with Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown to chat about their iconic UK top 10 singles Teenage Dirtbag and A Little Respect, the surprising stories behind them and the eclectic musical influences that the band picked from. Plus, loads of 00s music chat and some brilliant picks for Brendan's favourite tracks of the era, including girlbands, UKG and a certain Australian pop queen... CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
We're back! 2002 is officially on, kicking with the Backstreet Boys... or is it O-Town? Elsewhere, Puretone are Addicted to Bass and 17-year-old Scott is addicted to girls who drive, and Lange - Drifting Away has Liam feeling ready to cry and get blasted at the same time. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
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After a little enforced break, the World Cup of 2001 Hit Pop Songs is back ON! 32 tracks have become 16 and this is where we find out who plays who. In this mini episode, Scott has a dream about a boyband member, Liam refuses to get dressed and a 3x-Platinum selling artist draws their battle lines in the competition. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Some big tracks have already been axed, and now the big boys are on the playground to really make sure that more hearts are broken. Liam and Scott reflect on the Qualifying Round Results and preview the First Round which starts this afternoon (Tue 6 April) so make sure you're following us on Twitter @TNNPod! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
It's here! 48 songs from 2001, picked as winner either by Liam, Scott or the listeners in our weekly Listeners Choice Twitter polls, are going to head to head in the World Cup of 2001 Songs. We need your help to crown a winner! Keep an ear out for these mini-episodes as we update you through the process, but also make sure you're following us on Twitter @TNNPod where the main action is happening. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
The very final bunch of tracks from 2001 before we embark on 2002! All Star Tribute's What's Going On gives Scott a chance to wax lyrical about It's A Sin, Liam presents the first (and only) edition of Winslet or Wins**t and there's attempt to get to the bottom of the resounding, undeserved hatred of Lighthouse Family. (SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END - DO NOT MISS IT) CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Liam uncovers Sophie Ellis-Bextor's murderous secret, Scott pines for home thanks to Hermes House Band and everyone in the world surely recoils at the sight of Robbie Williams licking Nicole Kidman's belly. Plus, the final single(s) for Steps, the long-awaited big hit for Gordon Haskell and another instalment of Liam's new favourite series: Stereophonics Are Whinging B******s. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott's caught in the middle of a Minogue-off, Liam softens up on Hear'say and there's a Naughtiest Noughty World Record attempt as DJ Otzi returns for another round. Plus, Daniel Bedingfield's impressive bedroom debut, PPK warp brains with their Russian psytrance and there's a very 'if-it-ain't-broke' feel to S Club 7's latest charity single. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Both sides of the Jekyll and Hyde nature of Westlife are on display with their latest double A-side, Blue conjure major Married At First Australia groom vibes and there's podcast debuts for Cher and Bubba Sparxxx. Plus, screaming is on trial after Liam and Scott are deafened by one of this week's music videos. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Having created minor ripples on the American market, Steps bring their exported version of One For Sorrow back to Blighty, plus Elton John enlists a Marvel star for his first track of the series, and Bell & Spurling cash in on the success of England's new Swedish sensation with a eyebrow-raising lads mag anthem. Elsewhere, Usher and the recently unmasked Gabrielle. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Alicia Keys steps onto the scene showing maturity beyond her years, Five bow out with a divisive double A-side, and Jennifer Lopez causes a stir with some sampling sabotage and choice language. Plus, the Dandy Warhols allow Liam and Scott to dip into the world of advert music - with help of Scott's West Highland Terrier, Ted. (More advert music chat on this Monday's TNNX by the way!) CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Britney's dramatic 'grown-up' revamp has Scott and Liam all hot and sweaty, Linkin Park gets the tears flowing and there's an attempt to answer the eternal question: what is Afroman's stance on the wacky baccy? Plus, Michael Jackson is back, Mis-Teeq continue to develop and perfect their sound and The Ones are absolutely Flawless. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
In this bonus episode, Liam steers the conversation about Starsailor to 'landfill indie', Scott is sent spiralling by Chemical Brothers' It Began in Afrika and there's a fond farewell for Dane Bowers. Plus, tracks from Marti Pellow, Shaggy and a remix of Eddy Grant's 1983 classic Electric Avenue. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Scott gets trashed and thrashed at a festival thanks to Sum 41, Liam learns that Steps' Chain Reaction isn't about chemistry and everyone learns that City High hasn't aged well. Plus, tracks from Popstars runners-up Liberty and Mary J Blige. NOTE: There'll be a TNNX this Monday with some tracks we haven't had time for over the last few months from artists including Dane Bowers, Chemical Brothers and Starsailor! There'll probably be one next week too because we had to cut Elton John, Bell & Spurling and the other Steps track for timings, sorry! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
The week has finally arrived. The build-up has been long and intense, but Can't Get You Out of My Head is here and causing all kinds of problems for Liam and Scott, both in 2021 and back in 2001. Plus, revamps do the trick for N-Trance, DJ Otzi and Alien Ant Farm; and Victoria Beckham and Samantha Mumba provide stiff competition for Kylie. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
The start of September 2001 sees Liam's music critic skills find a new level of greatness* thanks to Uncle Kracker, Scott bemoans his lack of Ivor Novello awards and Blue aren't exactly shy about their trouser tents. Plus, tracks from Bob the Builder, Louise, Emma Bunton and Artful Dodger. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
More tracks released in 2020 by some of the 00s artists we've covered so far! On this episode: Kylie Minogue, Melanie C, Baha Men, Blink-182, Faithless, Gorillaz, Moby and Vanessa Amorosi! If you enjoyed this and you'd like us to check out new music in 2021 from TNN artists, please let us know! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
Here on The Naughtiest Noughty, we live in two separate timelines. There's the real world 2020 one which has been hellish and soul-crushing, and there's the 2000s one where we look back to our respective youths and remember the good times with old friends. In this two-part episode, we're fusing the two and checking out what the big pop names of the 00s have been up to this year! Part 1 includes tracks from Craig David, Steps, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, All Saints, Kelis, Madonna, Missy Elliott, Roger Sanchez, Texas and Wu-Tang Clan! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
The Darkness give a new meaning to ringing bells, an S Club Junior is the victim of an unfortunate typo, and The Cheeky Girls touch Scott's bum. Plus, after effectively torching Craig David's career, Leigh Francis launches his assault on the charts, Kate Winslet looks back in horror at her brief pop flirtations, and it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of Cliff. Elsewhere, Sugababes, Fast Food Rockers, Band Aid 20 and Paul Holt. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk
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