Podcasts about Nightlife

It's time to head back to the synth-soaked sounds of the 1980s as Dangerous Dave celebrates one of Britain's greatest and most enduring pop duos...PET SHOP BOYS!This week on The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow, Dave takes a huge deep dive into the career of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, exploring how a chance meeting in a London electronics shop eventually led to one of the most successful partnerships in British pop history.From "West End Girls" to "It's a Sin," "Always on My Mind," "Heart," "Being Boring" and "Go West," we're celebrating the songs, albums and unmistakable electronic sound that made Pet Shop Boys legends.WHAT HAPPENED WAY BACK WHEN? – 1986First, we're travelling back to 1986, the year Pet Shop Boys released their debut album Please.Dave revisits five songs, five movies and five television shows from an incredible year of entertainment, including Top Gun, Aliens, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Real Ghostbusters and some of the biggest records of the year.Then Retro Headlines turns back the clock to remember some of the major stories making news in Britain and America.DANGEROUS DEEP DIVE – THE HISTORY OF PET SHOP BOYSHow did Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe become Pet Shop Boys?Dave goes right back to the beginning, exploring Neil's career in publishing and at Smash Hits, Chris's background and their chance meeting in London in 1981.We follow their early demos, their work with Bobby Orlando and the original version of "West End Girls", before the re-recorded song transformed them into international stars.Dave also looks at the brilliantly understated Pet Shop Boys image: Neil delivering intelligent and observational lyrics while Chris stands almost motionless behind the keyboards.No rock-star posing required.THE ALBUMSThen it's time to raid the Pet Shop Boys record collection.Dave discusses and rates the albums that defined their first two decades, including:Please – ⭐⭐⭐⭐½The debut that established the classic Pet Shop Boys sound.Actually – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Dave's number-one Pet Shop Boys album, featuring an incredible collection of songs including "It's a Sin," "Rent" and "What Have I Done to Deserve This?"Introspective – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Six enormous tracks blending electronic pop with extended club arrangements.Behaviour – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A more reflective and emotional record featuring the magnificent "Being Boring."Very – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Colourful, confident and packed with some of the duo's greatest 90s material.Plus, Dave revisits Bilingual and Nightlife as Pet Shop Boys continued evolving through the later 1990s.THE GREATEST HITS – RATED!Then comes the big one.Dave works through some of the greatest songs in the Pet Shop Boys catalogue and gives them the Danger Rating treatment.We revisit:West End Girls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Opportunities ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Love Comes Quickly ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Suburbia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It's a Sin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What Have I Done to Deserve This? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Always on My Mind ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heart ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Domino Dancing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Left to My Own Devices ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐So Hard ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Being Boring ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Can You Forgive Her? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Go West ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐And plenty more.But only one can be Dangerous Dave's favourite...And "Being Boring" takes the number-one position, narrowly beating "West End Girls" and "It's a Sin."DANGEROUS DETOUR – THE SYNTH-POP REVOLUTIONDave takes a detour into the electronic revolution that transformed the 1980s.From synthesizers and drum machines to sequencers and changing recording technology, we explore how electronic music went from experimental to mainstream and produced artists including The Human League, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Eurythmics, Erasure and Pet Shop Boys.BACK IN THE ADSWe also rewind British television for another edition of Back in the Ads, remembering the telephone advertising campaigns that sold us something surprisingly simple...The joy of actually talking to somebody!A reminder of a world before WhatsApp, social media and endless notifications.RETRO RUMBLE – PET SHOP BOYS VS ERASURETwo synth-pop giants enter the ring.Only one leaves victorious.Pet Shop Boys vs Erasure!Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe take on Andy Bell and Vince Clarke across greatest hits, vocals, lyrics, albums and dancefloor anthems.Erasure put up one hell of a fight...But Pet Shop Boys eventually take the Retro Rumble crown 3–2.DANGEROUSLY UNDERRATEDDave also shines a spotlight on "King's Cross", the brilliant Actually album track that proves some of the finest Pet Shop Boys songs never needed to become massive singles.GAZ'S RETRO RECORDS – SYNTH-POP SPECIALThen Gaz opens his record collection for a special edition of Gaz's Retro Records.This week he's celebrating four acts that helped make electronic music such an important part of the 1980s.OMDGaz celebrates the brilliant Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, from the atmospheric "Enola Gay" and "Souvenir" to "Maid of Orleans" and their later pop success.For Gaz, OMD proved that electronic music could be experimental, emotional and incredibly catchy at the same time.SOFT CELLNext comes Soft Cell.Marc Almond and Dave Ball created a much darker version of synth-pop, mixing electronic music with the atmosphere of nightclubs and the seedier side of city life.And, of course, there's the enormous "Tainted Love" – one of the defining electronic records of the entire decade.NEW ORDERGaz then turns to New Order, the band that emerged from the end of Joy Division and helped blur the lines between alternative rock and electronic dance music.From "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle" to "True Faith," their influence can still be heard across electronic and dance music today.ERASUREFinally, Gaz celebrates Erasure.Vince Clarke's electronic brilliance combined with Andy Bell's incredible voice produced classics including "Sometimes," "A Little Respect," "Stop!," "Blue Savannah" and "Love to Hate You."They might have lost today's Retro Rumble...But Gaz argues that no discussion about great British synth-pop would be complete without them.Four artists.Four very different approaches to electronic pop.And four essential additions to your retro record collection.THE DANGER ZONEFinally, Dave asks the biggest question of the episode...Are Pet Shop Boys the greatest British pop duo of all time?When you consider the songs...The albums...The lyrics...The production...The innovation...And more than four decades of longevity...Dave's answer is...YES!Pet Shop Boys receive a massive 58 out of 60 Danger Rating.HALL OF DANGERAnd there could only be one way to finish.Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe officially enter the...

[REBROADCAST FROM June 29, 2026] From the 1970s to the 1990s, New York City public-access television host Robin Byrd encouraged sex positivity, pushed boundaries, and advocated for the gay community. The HBO documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" chronicles Byrd's career. Directors Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam discuss the film, and then Robin Byrd herself shares more about her life and work. "Bang My Box" is available to stream on HBO Max. Image courtesy of HBO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nightlife takes listeners to the places that have just been awarded World Heritage listing, spanning from Brazil to Russia, Finland to Iran, the world's officially most precious places. 

Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in science and space.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper. 

Mental As Anything's Reg Mombassa and Peter O'Doherty bring the records to prove that 1968 was the best year ever. 

From Singin' in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz to Rocky Horror and La La Land, what makes a great movie musical?

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Romance fiction is hugely popular. So why do critics still look down on it?

Half a century later, why is Dancing Queen still the ultimate dancefloor song?

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by John Black of political profiling firm Australian Development Strategies, with the latest news and issues.

Social media is driving a wave of fruit and vegetable cleaning trends, from special washes and DIY mixtures to very expensive purifying devices for the kitchen. 

If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help.         

Excitement builds as Europe prepares for its first total solar eclipse in decades. Also, more and more bars are catering to Gen X patrons as drinking trends change among younger generations. Plus, catching up with actor Jared Harris on his new role as Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the new historical drama "The Brink of War." And, comedian Rory Scovel is live in studio 1A before releasing his fifth stand-up special, "Show Must Go On." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA schedule is out and the Rockets got they opening night and christmas chains snatched and its causing chaos in the H! RDWA also talk about the sixers and the REAL reason why people are mad at Lebron JamesThen it's time for a full Houston Texans check-in. All eyes are on CJ Stroud, and expectations are HIGH. RDWA breaks down why he needs preseason reps, the potential of the Texans running game and if this season should be considered Super Bowl or BustLastly we get into the Houston nightlife, and with Address and kamp closing, what does this mean for the nightlife and if there is more change coming in the near futureWatch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platformsTiktok: @rdwapodcastInstagram: @__rdwaYoutube: Real Deal with AkilUse discount code: RDWA to get 15% off any varsity cooler at https://varsitycoolers.us/discount/RDWA

Nightlife gave us jazz, disco, techno, and entire cultural revolutions. From the courtesan districts of 17th-century Japan to the ruins of postwar Berlin, historian Imogen Willetts takes us through the history of nightlife, uncovering how outsiders transformed forgotten spaces into engines of art and rebellion. She explains why the best scenes thrive in moments of upheaval, why popularity often destroys them, and how smartphones have shattered the anonymity that once made the night feel free. Where will the next great youth movement take shape—or have modern culture and technology made one impossible? Imogen Willetts ◾ Buy Up All Night: A World History of Night Life ◾ Follow Imogen ◾ Learn more about Imogen Find Lost Debate ◾Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate ◾Get show notes and email updates - https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ ◾Follow us - @thebranchmedia More on Ravi Gupta ◾Pre-Order Ravi's new book The Invisible List -  https://readinvisiblelist.com/ ◾Join the Invisible Posse -  https://readinvisiblelist.com/posse ◾Read Ravi's Substack - https://realravigupta.substack.com  ◾Follow Ravi- https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for Michael West Media & author of The Summertime of Our Dreams.

Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with the latest in economic, business and finance news. 

There's a whole host of very common beliefs around food that might be 100% on the level, or they might be myths that are totally fanciful. A food scientist can help. 

Darren Purchese is a world renowned pastry chef, and judge on the latest series of the new series of The Great Australian Bake Off and joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife.

To help understand the nuances of organ donation law in Australia, and how the process works, Dr Helen Opdam, national medical director with the Organ and Tissue Authority, joins Nightlife.

Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics,  joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with the latest tech news and information.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.

Australia's natural gas, why do we give so much of our natural resources away, basically for free?

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ellen Ransley, the Courier Mail's federal politics reporter, based in the Canberra press gallery.

Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by Dan Lamberts, Associate Director, Science Education, ANU with the latest from the world of science and space.

Travel Writer Fleur Bainger was in Bali recently and joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to reveal just what is on offer, and why some regions are not so well known.

Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio in Washington, and columnist for SMH and the AGE.   

Associate Professor Belinda Lunnay, and Dr Paul MacCartney, reveal to Philip Clark a strong connection between women, alcohol and leisure, and breaking bad habits. 

Bronwyn Bridgewater comes from a long line of travelling showmen and women. She shares her memories of life on the showgrounds. 

Play Nightlife's famous Mighty Challenge, our 25 question quiz.  

Anna Johnston draws on her experience working in her grandfather's nursing home to tell the stories of older people. She delves into here new book, When Lemons Give You Life, in conversation with Jane Tara.

Dr Jason Kennedy has been delving into the history of the design of universal media controls, and joins Suzanne Hill on Nightlife to decode this secret geometric language.

Classic Australian song, I'll Be Gone, is being turned into a movie. A reflection on a era and the story behind the track. 

In 1971 the Shah of Iran threw a spectacular party in the desert and invited world leaders to celebrate 2,500 years of Iranian history. Before it was over, it had been written off as a disaster and helped to precipitate his downfall.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper.

Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with the latest in economic, business and finance news.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Senior Political Correspondent for Capital Brief, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade. 

Rod Quinn and listeners to Nightlife are joined by the successful MasterChef Australia personality to discuss his new SBS series, Plating Locally.

Estamos de regreso y comenzamos nuestra cobertura de Drag Race México Latina Royale. Analizamos si Lolita de verdad se parece a Alejandra Guzman. Seguimos juzgando el gusto de Regina Voce y vemos el debut de la lechuga de la diarrea en la pasarela. ¡Traite el bacalaíto que vamos para el Carna-BALL!

The Catcher in the Rye by American author J.D. Salinger turns 75. The beloved story of two days in the life of Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. 

Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Rod Quinn joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.

Rod Quinn is joined by historian and author Craig Collie who has reconstructed in a new book Major Hashida's Notebook - A Japanese Spy's mission to Australia in 1941.

Nick Lingenfelter is chief development officer of PLK Communities, the developer behind Factory 52 and the upcoming Hyde Park Square redevelopment. He sees the need for more alignment from the region's institutions to promote growth, lest Cincinnati fall behind. He also talks the origins of Factory 52, and the challenges and opportunities of development in Hyde Park.Elsewhere on the podcast, hosts Andy and Tom talk about the death of Cincinnati's nightlife boom, the opening of a new independent hotel downtown, the push from one county commissioner to use stadium funds for other needs and one of the urban core's largest restaurant spaces finding new life.https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/07/31/bars-restaurants-post-covid-costs-new-open-w…https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-gwynne-procter-gamble-new-wat…https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/07/29/coco-moon-restaurant-brewdog-pendleton-food.…

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.

Join Trevor and Tom as Tom shares his ‘forced adventures,' hotel and restaurant experiences as he tries to avoid the dreaded expiration of hotel certificates, all while exploring Chicago and New York City. Discover how to turn last-minute travel plans into memorable adventures. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Travel Stories and Hotel Certs 02:03 Using Hotel Certificates Before They Expire 03:59 Trip to Chicago: Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel 08:54 Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods and Hotel Views 15:04 Crossing Chicago's Lower and Upper Wacker 20:01 Travel Mishaps: Shoe Print and Suitcase Repair 25:16 NYC Hotel Stay at The Standard Highline 35:01 Dining Experiences in New York: French Restaurants and Bagels 45:03 Nightlife and Sports Events in NYC 55:00 Reflections on Travel and Hotel Loyalty Reference: The Standard Highline, New York - https://www.standardhotels.com/new-york Gallagher's Steakhouse, NYC - https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com Apollo Bagels, NYC - https://www.apollobagels.com Lowe's Hotel, Chicago - https://www.theloweshotel.com Saint Regis Chicago - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chist-the-st-regis-chicago/ Delmonico's, NYC - https://www.delmonicos.com —---------------- Key Topics for Episode Discussion Post: Hotel certificate strategies and expiration management Chicago hotel experience at Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel New York City hotel stay at The Standard Highline Travel planning and last-minute booking tips Experiences with hotel amenities and service quality Keywords travel stories, hotel certificates, Chicago, New York, travel tips, hotel reviews, travel hacks