Stupid & Contagious

In episode 117 we’re going back to the mid 90s with a band that captured the wild spirit of Madchester, acid house, and Britpop all in one cosmic mash up Space Monkeys! Formed in Manchester, signed to Factory Records, and produced by none other than Peter Hook from New Order, Space Monkeys were one of the last great acts to ride that post-rave wave blending funk, rock, and psychedelic energy into...

In Episode 116 we’re diving into the technicolor world of Chicks on Speed the boundary-breaking art-punk-electro collective that’s been bending genres and expectations since the late ’90s! From DIY fashion to feminist manifestos, from glitchy beats to multimedia performances, Chicks on Speed aren’t just a band they’re a movement. Join us as we chat about their inception in Munich’s art scene, thei...

In episode 115 we talk everything East Bay Punk with Jesse Townley! Before  Green Day  and  The Offspring  took punk to the world stage, there was a wild, sweaty, all-ages club in Berkeley called  924 Gilman Street  — and  Jesse Townley (aka Jesse Luscious)  was right in the middle of it. Frontman of  Blatz ,  The Criminals , and  The Frisk ,...

It's a wang week and in episode 114 we take you back to 1995! The internet is a rumour, CD towers rule every living room & somewhere between Camden and Seattle, guitars are fighting for global dominance! This weeks sponsors! : Royal Whitby Events https://www.royalwhitby.co.uk/offers/events/ Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the band...

In episode 113 we chat to comedian, storyteller, and viral creator Jacob Givens. Known for his emotional storytelling videos that capture the magic of growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, Jacob shares the journey behind his creative process, how he turns personal memories into universal moments, and why authenticity resonates so deeply with audiences today. Get ready for laughs, reflection, and a dose...

In this weeks episode 112 we chat to Alex from Welsh indie starlets Crashland! They didn’t stick around for long, but what they left behind was raw, urgent, and unforgettable. In this episode, we’ll trace their brief but brilliant journey from their formation to their single album release, and the reasons they disappeared almost as suddenly as they arrived! CRASHLAND https://bristolarchiverecords....

In episode 111 we dive into the story of Lung Leg, the Glasgow band who lit up the 1990s underground with their raw, chaotic energy and feminist DIY spirit. From their cult EPs and the ferocious debut Maid to Minx , to their tours with The Make-Up and their surprising 2020s reunion! Lungleg https://www.instagram.com/lunglegband/ This weeks sponsors! : Driving On The Right https://music.apple.com/g...

Its a Wang Week! Remember MTV Unplugged? We take retrospective look at this staple of the 90s music scene, its legacy and we also revisit 'The Big Four'! Which one is your favourite? Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Ned...

It's episode 109 and this week we've got the boys from Midway Still on! Find out about getting the call to support Nirvana & if they really do sound like a cross between heavy metal and The Carpenters?! 🤟🏻 MIdway Still Bandcamp : https://midwaystill.bandcamp.com/ Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generatio...

It's the Dave episode! Not only is our Dave back off his summer break but after finally managing to work out the logistics we have Dave Abbruzzese on! We chat about his early formative years in Texas, the call to join Pearl Jam & how it all came to an abrupt end! Episode 108 is one not to be missed! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with...

It's episode 107 and we are excited to bring you our chat with published author Lucy Nichol! She has written a couple of fantastic novels based around the UK 90s Indie scene, find out more about these as well as what she's up to atm, the art of making a mixtape & her love of all things 90s! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the band...

It's episode 106 and this week we were supposed to be bringing you the last one of our 'Summer Specials' but unfortunately Luke has picked up a dose of Covid and is a bit of a pussy! So to get you in the mood for the return of our usual 90s format here's another 'Classic Re Run'! Re visit our chat with Miles from The Wonder Stuff, it's well worth another listen! If it's your first time you are in...

Welcome to the fourth of our 'Summer Specials' where we go off piste interviewing people we find interesting but that don't fit our usual 90s remit! We know you'll love these interviews too and these give us a chance to stock up the 90s interviews! Normal services will resume very soon! This week Luke chats to another of his fav artists 'Sweet Williams aka Thomas House! House was formerly the driv...

Welcome to the third of our 'Summer Specials' where we go off piste interviewing people we find interesting but that don't fit our usual 90s remit! We know you'll love these interviews too and these give us a chance to stock up the 90s interviews! Normal services will resume soon but this week we chat to Jeordie Shenton from Tonic Music, an amazing charity supporting musicians and their fans throu...

Welcome to the Second of our 'Summer Specials' where we go off piste interviewing people we find interesting but that don't fit our usual 90s remit! We know you'll love these interviews too and these give us a chance to stock up the 90s interviews! Normal services will resume soon but this week we bring you an interview with one of Luke's current favourite bands 'Objections'. Known for their energ...

Welcome to the first of our 'Summer Specials' where we go off piste interviewing people we find interesting but that don't fit our usual 90s remit! We know you'll love these interviews too and these give us a chance to stock up the 90s interviews! Normal services will resume soon but this week we bring you an interview with Ugandan rapper MC Yallah! Not only is she a legend of the East African rap...

It's episode 101 & our first live zoom! Join us and some of our lovely listeners as we discuss our all killer no filler 90s albums! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstu...

Well guys and girls we made it to episode 100! Thanks so much for sticking with us, keep spreading the word! Since we started the podcast we have been trying to get Neds Atomic Dustbin on so we are excited to bring you our interview with Jonn Penney for our 100th episode! Find out about his new book that is coming out very soon and what its like being in one of the most important bands of the 90s!...

It's episode 99 and this week we have Mary, Robber & Will from everyones late 80s / early 90s grebo favs Gaye Bykers On Acid! This ones a fun one, find out about life on the road with The Ramones among other stories & find out which way their vote swings in the "Is Noel a bit of a knob?' debate! Gaye Bykers Bandcamp https://gayebykersonacid.bandcamp.com/ This weeks sponsor: What They Do To...

In episode 98 we have a lovely chat with Marijne van der Vlugt! From MTV VJ to fronting Salad She tells us all about the heady days of being in an indie band when Britpop broke as well as what really happened at those 90s parties! Salad Bandcamp https://saladband.bandcamp.com/ Salad Shop https://townsendmusic.store/products/artist/Salad Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focus...

With a week full of high profile musician deaths we decided Wang No. 20 would be a good time to talk about the people we have lost from the 90s scene! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four...

Something a bit different for episode 96! We chat to Steve 'Adj' Atherton often referred to as 'The 5th Stone Rose' being their tour manager from the very start. Adj is a true raconteur so we got him on to tell us some stories about those heady Madchester days! Find out the truth behind THAT paint incident as well as how a Spice Girls ticket got him out out of a telling off for a MIck Jagger runni...

This'll clear your ears out! In episode 95 we go 90s Grindcore with Chris & Pete from Narcosis! 20 second songs, 17 minute sets 'power violence' might have been on the periphery of 90s music but it has maintained a fircely loyal following, well worth a listen! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! Th...

It's episode 94 and this weeks guest is the self confessed outsider of one of the late nineties finest Ultrasound! Find out about the bands success, their quest for the perfect album, the bands demise and its triumphant rebirth! 🤟🏻 Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation grew up in the 90...

It's a wang week and as festival season is upon us we thought we would bring you a 90s Glastonbury special! Fires, Fights, Fences & Britpop, The 90s is when Glasto really established itself as THE festival to go to 🤟🏻 Links to this weeks sponsor Eryx London! : https://eryxlondon.bandcamp.com/album/blagger-2 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ApDezrfIYCrLuIk2vmQ0k Welcome to The Stupid And Cont...