Camp Icons

What do you get if you cross Betty White, Kiss and The Wicked Witch Of The West? Why, it’s The Paul Lynde Halloween Special of course!! From Rhinestone Truckers  to Hollywood disco’s, this has got it all! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Paul Lynde Halloween Special: https://youtu.be/CCJ0D4pI0tI?si=cVTSCJ9olrm9LqHy   We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded t...

This week it’s the first of our two Halloween deep dive specials and we’re heading into The Forbidden Zone. We won’t lie, it wasn’t our favourite watch, but definitely some camp buried in there somewhere… Watch along with our video section at the links below! You may want to listen to our episode first before diving in with watching this, there are some outdated ideas and characterisations that so...

This week we’re looking at an American legend, Carol Burnett! From a life of incredible co-incidence to Liz’s thoughts on 80’s rap, via Nick having a crisis of what ‘sexy’ is, there’s something for everyone this week! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Carol Burnett Show: https://youtu.be/4Pzzen2OjOI?si=jN8AQnpN6RKK8vhp   Miss Hannigan: https://youtu.be/wTHrrM9cwcU?si=XqvIS...

We’re getting all modern this week and looking at the frankly barmy Tyra Banks, with Liz reliving her ANTM glory days and Nick finally drawing a musical line.  Watch along with our video section at the links below! Life-Size: https://youtu.be/uw12Hnzyipg?si=p830tU82h1hYWrnd   Tyra vs Tiffany: https://youtu.be/1fG4zMUw_ME   Vaseline Frenzy: https://youtu.be/IKxBoPgujNk?si=tMSM-8C-9Z4odK5y   What Ty...

This week we’re diving into TV cookery shows, with the formidable First Lady of TV cuisine, Fanny Cradock. Join us to hear all about her colourful personal life, shape-shifting career paths and one of the most bonkers clips we’ve ever seen! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Bon Viveur at The Royal Albert Hall - https://youtu.be/lHGSJbPz2e8?si=P2-qQZL7uAOSabnE   Kitchen Magic -...

Join us this week for an all new episode looking at British Legend Barbara Windsor! We take a look at Nick’s personal archive, her formative early years in the the theatre and the campiest moments of her TV and Film career! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Good Old Days - https://youtu.be/uvb1Mpfk6lg   The More I See You - https://youtu.be/KX6Sv6wToKE?si=OYZEmB1-8fqjVjXL...

Join us this week for an all new episode looking back at our first series, with brand new clips from Liz and lots more Cilla, Miss Piggy, Catwoman, Randy Savage and Polari! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Julian and Sandy: https://youtu.be/ZRH0vGNv5yI?si=38LQGXcGEgqtbxtu   Macho Man Randy Savage vs The Ultimate Warrior: https://youtu.be/YmgvLoQwdEc?si=HaD_ig1pu3FmyzpV   Eart...

Up above the streets and houses, Rainbow’s climbing high! This week we’re taking on kids TV and looking at the camp in the classic TV show Rainbow… join Bungle, George, Zippy and Geoffrey for the story of Noah’s Ark and lesson on… err… stroking.  Watch along with our video section at the links below! Noah’s Ark: https://youtu.be/IGiilGjtwII?si=cAL8cqUkcCizxAgJ   Stroking: https://youtu.be/xCx1AKg_...

This week we’re venturing to outer space for a camp sci-fi classic - Barbarella! Jane Fonda battles her way through bright alien planets, creepy children, killer dolls, magnificent angels….and will she survive the pleasure machine?!  At the time of posting, Barbarella is available to watch on Amazon Prime! We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded these videos, this podcast wouldn&apos...

On this week’s deep dive we’re entering the unlikely world of professional wrestling, specifically the story of Macho Man Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth… there’s spandex, fringe, 80s wedding gowns and more melodrama than Albert Square! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Proposal: https://youtu.be/wGn3P-Lhf8Y?si=sLh-0qXgWD6i7t6s   The Wedding Part 1: https://youtu.be/u12xNj...

It's a bumper episode on this week’s deep dive - we’re watching a camp cornerstone with warring sisters, offscreen feuds, creepy dolls and Nick dropping a truth bomb... yes it's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? starring legendary Hollywood icons Bette Davis and Joan Crawford! Follow us on social media for more nonsense: Instagram - @campiconspodcast TikTok - @campiconspodcast Facebook - C...

On this week’s deep dive we’re travelling back to a comic book world straight out of the 1960s, with Batman, Dick, an elaborate hat, a dark room and….Liberace!  Follow us on social media for more nonsense: Instagram - @campiconspodcast TikTok - @campiconspodcast Facebook - Camp Icons Podcast

For this weeks deep dive we’re travelling back to 1980 and the world of the beauty pageant… yes, it’s Miss World featuring dance numbers, group singing, Judith Chalmers and a lot (A LOT) of watching women walking about. Watch along with our video section at the links below! Miss World 1980 - https://youtu.be/Y44G6Osdz3g?si=krmBHm48jYlbdJbt   We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded th...

We’re doing our first deep dive episode this week and we’re starting strong - this TV & Musical Theatre hybrid from the 80’s starring Patti LuPone as a ghost haunting a laundrette has to be seen to be believed! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta - https://youtu.be/jNaWwh-PVCI?si=pPtRcHd0Cur964eF   We are indebted to those who have originally uplo...

We’re in the presence of camp royalty this week as we look at the legend herself…. Liza Minnelli! From showbiz beginnings to award winning theatre and film, marriages, albums, books… Liza’s done it all with a sequin and a smile! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Liza and Goldie - https://youtu.be/U_gaRYg48CE?si=f6yZnepWX9VurON2   Liza and the Muppets - https://youtu.be/LCGSZmT...

This week it’s our first male camp icon, and the honour is bestowed upon Kenneth Williams known for his impeccable comedic talents and storytelling prowess. This episode takes us through polari, radio comedy, the Carry On films and we answer the age old question - is pizza camp? Watch along with our video section at the links below! Make Mine Mink - https://youtu.be/EfaFLwK_ZBs?si=rYWbyMi2Ou5g7ae2...

This week we’re looking at cultural phenomenon, the woman, the myth, the legend, the pig. Miss Piggy. Join us for unforgettable celebrity collaborations, a shocking secret from Liz and a misunderstanding quickly resolved by Miss Piggy’s legal team. There’s never been an episode quite like this before…! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Miss Piggy and Joan Rivers - https://...

We’re the presence of greatness this week as we look at the life and works of camp icon Eartha Kitt! From her distinctive voice to playing Catwoman, Broadway opulence to 80s music videos, Eartha’s done it all! Please be aware that this episodes bio section contains discussion of some darker topics - we thought it was important to give an accurate depiction of the sometimes difficult lives of camp...

This week we’re looking at Beatrice Arthur, a pioneering presence in the American Sitcom, Tony award winning Broadway star and all round camp and queer ally. Watch along with her journey into the Star Wars Universe, her bold and brassy variety special and her unforgettable role in The Golden Girls! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! The Stars Wars Holiday Special - https://...

Join us as we take on lesser known camp icon Noele Gordon, the proclaimed ‘Queen of the Midlands’ throughout the 50’s right through to the early 80’s! Watch along with her famous Crossroads wedding, a bombastic fourth wall breaking Christmas Experience and a camptastic response to getting sacked! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Noele Gordon sings ‘Friendship’ on Lunchbox...

Join us as we take on fashion icon Su Pollard, discussing her chart success, her unexpected hosting gigs and what happens when she has one too many lemonades - as well as some full blown fashion deep dives! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Back In The USSR - https://youtu.be/_USx5mt3ERg?si=OA_oLvOFnjufJK0p   Starting Together -  https://youtu.be/kwuCqJtdxpw?si=MxofZFj6hRz...

Join us as we take on camp behemoth Cilla Black, looking at her classic Surprises, questionable tributes and absolutely bonkers variety numbers! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! The Cod Fish Ball -  https://tinyurl.com/4y2e4prv Cillagram - Those Were The Days -  https://youtu.be/f34MMjqWhiQ?si=LS34BVdJGtCZskB0 Cilla's Tribute To Gracie Fields -  https://youtu.be/f9Xs...