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Time goes by so slowly for those who wait… for the best Madonna album in over 20 years. So what took us so long to get here? When is Madonna truly at the top of her game? And why might Confessions II be the most essential record of her career? Join Ben and Mikey as they dive deep into the Queen of Pop’s 15th studio album. School is in session as they explore the album’s creation, unpack why it’s b...

Ben and Mikey weigh in on the online discourse surrounding Lily Allen’s arena tour for her fifth studio album. What worked? What didn’t? And how much can an audience reasonably expect when they’ve paid triple figures for a ticket? Meanwhile, the boys were more than satisfied — and more than a little surprised — by Take That’s revival of their most ambitious tour, seventeen years after it first hit...

This week, the latest pop releases have Ben and Mikey asking: can people really change? What has got Katy Perry so angry? Is Sombr’s new track his most personal to date? And how can Gracie make depression sound so good? Over in Confessions Corner, the boys unpack Madonna’s polarising interview with Graham Norton. Plus, Mikey delights Ben with RuPaul’s answer to the Proust questionnaire for Vanity...

In this bonus episode, the boys share their thoughts on the latest blockbuster from Steven Spielberg. What left Ben unexpectedly emotional? Why does Mikey question whether it’s really a sci-fi film? And what is it about extraterrestrial life that continues to captivate us? Elsewhere, they shine a spotlight on End of the Rainbow, starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland, before returning to Confessio...

Back for another adventure, Jessie, Woody and Buzz team up to overthrow the sinister Lilypad as toys take on tech in the latest Toy Story outing. How did the film make Ben and Mikey reflect on their own relationship with tech? And what do they think their secret toys might be saying about them when no one’s around? Elsewhere, the boys review Redcliffe, the new musical telling the story of two gay...

Mikey takes Ben to Confessions Corner to catch up on everything the Queen of Pop has been serving her fans over the past few weeks. Was the Times Square performance worth the money of Grindr’s subscribers? Is the new music making us want to dance? And is the accompanying short film merely the beginning of a much bigger visual era? Elsewhere, the boys share their highlights from Mighty Hoopla and P...

Ben and Mikey seem pretty happy for two guys not in love. Olivia Rodrigo has released her third studio album — and it’s a banger. In this week’s deep dive, the boys unpack Olivia’s evolving sound, explore how she continues to subvert expectations, and reveal the unlikely pair of Sex and the City characters who appear to have inspired more than one track. Elsewhere, the big questions keep coming: h...

In this bonus episode, Ben and Mikey dive into the latest live release from pop superstar Dua Lipa. Revisiting memories from the tour, they discuss the standout musical moments, their highlights from the recording — and ask the important question: is Dua Lipa the Margot Robbie of pop? The boys also review two very different live performances: Raye’s ambitious tour blending generations, genres and...

In a surprise reversal of roles, it’s Mikey — not Ben — who’s been moved to tears by pop culture this week. The boys dive into the three-part documentary chronicling the life and career of pint-sized Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue, along with its accompanying single, Light Up. Which moments sparkled brightest, hit hardest emotionally, and ultimately left them wanting more? Elsewhere, Ben an...

Ben & Mikey have been to see Stephen Sondheim’s beloved fairytale mash-up musical at Bridge Theatre ahead of its West End transfer. The performances were outstanding — but did Shrek do the storyline better? On the other end of the spectrum, the boys also caught Rose Gray live on her Louder, Please tour. They sing her praises, alongside this week’s usual mix of random recommendations. Queer is...

Ben & Mikey kick off this week’s episode with more Confessions II chat. Alongside a new remix and the album’s freshly revealed tracklist, it’s been announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show — leading the boys into some very unfamiliar territory… football. What can we expect from the performance? The boys also share their verd...

Sound the klaxon: Ben has finally watched the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 classic starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. With Runway magazine under threat and a new devil in town, does the film end up defending the very culture the original so brilliantly skewered? Elsewhere, the boys break down the biggest winners and talking points from this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, and share their latest f...

Pop’s reigning IT girl — and mother of the pod — JADE adds a Tiny Desk Concert to her ever-growing list of debut-era milestones. But does her high-concept performance style translate to an intimate, stripped-back set? Meanwhile, Ben and Mikey dive deep into new releases from Millennial Mothers Kesha and Charli XCX (for longer than the tracks actually run) before rallying in defence of overdog Harr...

In this week’s bonus episode, Ben and Mikey ask: what do the Met Gala and The Celebrity Traitors have in common? They unpack the season 2 cast reveal, debate whether Kylie Minogue’s life story really needs a three-part documentary, and attempt to answer the all-important question: what exactly is an echelon? Plus, the boys share what they’ve been reading, watching, and obsessing over this week. Qu...

Ben & Mikey’s ultimate Queens of Pop are back with new tracks. Madonna teams up with Sabrina Carpenter, while Gaga delivers original songs for The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack — including a collab with Doechii. But the real question is: will we ever get the Madonna x Gaga moment the community deserves? Elsewhere, the boys get into it: has Kacey Musgraves perfectly captured the post-break up...

Ben & Mikey wax lyrical about why the latest sit down between Taylor Swift and the NYT Magazine is probably her best interview to date — a laser focused examination of her songwriting process. Which tracks got honourable mentions? What revelations were most surprising? And is Taylor’s reason for singing ‘slow’ in ‘Our Song’ justified?  In other news, Consequence of Sound have ranked The 1...

Anne Hathaway might just be the greatest pop star we never had — singing, strutting, and dancing her way through Mother Mary in performances that writer-director David Lowery says were inspired by Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour. But the boys are left wondering: does the film truly rise to meet such a once-in-a-generation pop culture moment? Also up for debate this week: is the rollout for Madonna’...

Meryl Streep is soon set to sashay back onto our screens as the iconic boss from fashion hell, Miranda Priestly. She’s still pulling the strings at fashion magazine Runway — now with its own theme song by Lady Gaga. But can we trust the rumours? Are we really getting an EP of new music featuring collaborations with Madonna and Chappell Roan? Meanwhile, later this year, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Ki...

It’s been a huge couple of weeks for pop culture, and self-confessed Madonna superfan Mikey is practically vibrating after she announced a new album, dropped fresh music, and made a surprise appearance at Coachella — all in the space of a few days. Mikey breaks down why the Queen of Pop’s return to both the dancefloor and the festival stage feels so culturally significant. Elsewhere, Jessie Ware h...

Ben and Mikey unpack the 17-track offering from RAYE in search of answers to some important questions: has it defeated the second album curse and does it, in fact, contain any hope? Meanwhile, the shorter, nine-track album from Robyn has the boys asking if the Swedish chanteuse has abdicated the thrown of Heartbreak Queen for good and if, in fact, size does matter? Plus, they report on the latest...

Click clack. It’s not live and it’s not Saturday night but it is coming to you from London — in this week’s episode the boys share their reaction to the UK’s attempt at the popular and long-running US sketch comedy variety show.  In the world of music, Sex and the City has inspired a new song by Olivia Rodrigo, while RAYE’s new song has reminded Mikey of a scene from Sex and the City.  ...

First up, the boys discuss some major UK chart updates. Harry Styles’ new album has debuted straight at number one, helping secure a milestone not seen in over a decade — every number one album in the first 11 weeks of the year has come from a British act. Britpop is back, baby! And so if the Queen of Pop! Madonna’s Into The Groove has danced its way back into the UK Top 20 more than 40 years afte...

Fresh off a divisive performance at the BRITs, Harry Styles has dropped his highly anticipated fourth solo album. Ben and Mikey dive into the context behind its creation, share their first-listen reactions, unpack their theories about its bigger meaning and pick their standout tracks from a record that doesn’t exactly bang — but definitely does Pop. Elsewhere, the boys have glowing reviews for Som...

Join Ben and Mikey as they debate if the BRITs are better than the Grammys, if this year’s trophies went to the right artists and if Harry Styles was the real winner of the night with his first live performance of chart-topping single Aperture.  The boys also discuss what surprised them — and what didn’t — about Spotify’s latest greatest list, as well as initial reactions to Lily Allen making...

After a week full of surprises — from shock award wins to unhinged reality TV moments — the boys are tackling some of the most pressing questions in pop culture: Can we watch Netflix’s latest documentary on early noughties television guilt-free — or do we all need a reality check? Was Hilary Duff’s new album worth the 11-year wait, and is it her most mature era yet? And did Jessie Ware sit on her...