80s Archive Podcast Ep.99 - Nicola Bryant (Actress - Dr.Who) : "Fame is madness and not something I was looking for"
We welcome Actress Nicola Bryant most know for her role as Doctor Who's companion Peri Brown - John's favourite companion to John's favourite Doctor. To this end, although David did the noble thing and let John go a bit silly on a solo mission, he still did the hard work to make him sound less silly...sort of.Nicola was an absolutely lovely guest and told us all about her career and her choice of 80s music was from the heart. DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.98 - Ben Addison (Boys Wonder/ Corduroy) : "Balls & Flamboyance, that's what any decent band should have"
Ahead of Britpop by some 5 years, Ben Addison and his twin brother Scott forged a band that were a magic blend, steeped in references. channelling his Anthony Newley via Bowie, kicking out Who licks in power pop punk troupe Boys Wonder. This was a riveting conversation with someone who was a visionary with a clear sense of what he could and could not abide in 1980s culture.Ben chooses some great 80s tracks for us, has a couple of great spooky stories and tells us about the new Boys Wonder releases aswell as the book of photography that has just been released - DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.97 - Julian Mendelsohn (Engineer, Producer, Mixer) : "I would learn about all the studios and the great producers from record sleeves, but you can't do that now, with streaming"
Welcome to Melbourne born studio legend, Julian Mendelsohn, who tells us all bout his journey from his 'Radio Shack' electronics obsession that developed into recording gear and studio equipment, which after a family move to England drove him into a career doing exactly that. Julian has worked with just about everybody and his name featured heavily on the backs of our records in the 80s + 90s.We hope you enjoy our chinwag with this modest and unaffected industry professional who has given us so much pleasure over the years. Julian also chooses his 5 eighties tracks for us. DA.
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.96 - Simon Scardanelli (Big Bam Boo) : "My career is basically a catalogue of
Simon was one half of 80s folk pop sensation Big Bam Boo, along with Shark they stormed America destined for big things with a big budget. David was lucky enough to see them live several times in London venues supporting various bands in the late 80s.Simon's journey through the world of writing and performing has been a very interesting one going right back to the early 70s, involving publishing deals, record deals, recordings and shenanigans that include amongst other things kit sharing with Kraftwerk!!Simon lives and works in France and continues to release albums and play shows. We hope you enjoy Simon's story. DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.95 - Mark Williams (Paramount Super 8 VHS Horror) : "I had a Super 8 of Star Wars six months before it was even out in the UK"
*This episode features 3rd party musical content*John talks the hind legs off Super 8 and VHS expert Mark Williams, about his days at paramount in Wardour Street, working with Michael Man, possible dodgy dealings in the good days of VHS and all things niche in the world of horror.Mark's film VHS Forever and his book Bootlace Cinema are available now - DA
David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid.
John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid.
Both were born in small Essex towns.
During lockdown, they started a banter filled podcast, playing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore.
Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artists from the 80s, inviting them to tell their stories and talk about their journeys through the decade.
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