Stupid & Contagious

In episode 77 we go back to 1994! We take you back to the year that bought us President Mandela, Tony Blair & of course the tragic death of Kurt Cobain. Join us on a trip down memory lane! 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,...

It's episode 76 and this week we are chatting to Tom Hingley from Madchesters very own Inspiral Carpets! Find out about his time in the band, his take on Noel Gallagher, what he's been up to recently including his tell all book 'Carpet Burns' 🤟🏻 Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation gre...

In episode 75 we have a lovely chat with Steve Savale from Asian Dub Foundation. Find out why he thinks Britpop was a terrible thing for British music and what it was like as an Asian musician growing up in Thatchers Britain! 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 t...

We are kicking off 2025 with a bang in episode 74 with Stuart Braithwaite from legendary post rockers Mogwai! Find out about the bands meteroic rise and the truth about THAT T Shirt slogan! 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, PW...

It's that time again, it's time for Dave's End Of Year Quiz! Join us and play along as dave takes us through 2024 on the podcast through a series of mind bending questions! A bit of fun from us to you to start of your 2025! 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...

Something a little bit different to end the year! In episode 72 not only does our music aficionado Luke give you his albums of 2024 but also we managed to get some of our viewers / listeners involved with their own recommendations! Listen in and find out what music to spend your Christmas money on! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the...

Episode 71 and we talk to CJ about his time in and out of The Wildhearts, UK's version of Guns 'N' Roses!, his short lived but critically aclaimed band Honeycrack as well what he's currently up to. The Wildhearts were renowned for their partying and general Rock 'N' Roll debauchery, this ones not to be missed! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you intervie...

Its episode 70! Was it 'Sprog Rock', 'Sugar Metal' or something else entirely? Whatever it was Midget made a hell of a racket for a bunch of teens and in this episode we speak to frontman Richard Gombault about his time in Midget & it's not over yet! They are touring with Bennet next year 🤟🏻 Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the b...

It's episode 69 and we managed to bag a chat with Tjinder Singh of Cornershop whos album 'I Was Born For The 7th Time' propelled them to success on both sides of the pond! Listen in and see if Luke can go the whole interview without mentioning 'Brimfal Of Asha'! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That...

In episode 68 we discuss and dissect Primal Screams seminal 3rd album 'Screamadelica'! Join us as we take a deep dive into the 'druggiest' album ever made! 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...

In episode 67 we have a lovely chat with Nigel Powell from 90s Indie favourites Unbelievable Truth. Listen to their fascinating journey through the thriving Oxford Music scene of the 90s and their connection to Radiohead & THAT Radiohead photo! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generation gr...

EMERGENCY! Unfortunately Neil from the podcast has picked up a nasty dose of laryngitis so we are unable to bring you our intended episode BUT Luke has stepped in to save the day! Join him in episode 66 as he tells us all about one of his favourite 90s record labels 'Digital Hardcore Recordings'! Tune in and listen to our resident music nerd 'nerd out'! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast...

This week in episode 65 we have a lovely chat with Will Potter from 90s Indie Art Rockers CUD. Find out the random origins of the band and how the ended up supporting The Spin Doctors of all bands! 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 Th...

Episode 64 and we head over 'the pond' for a lovely chat with Christopher Thorn from Blind Melon! Not only will you love his stories about his time on the road with Blind Melon but he comes to us from his studio in the middle of the dessert! 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 i...

In episode 63 we bring you our '90s Lyric Special!' We explore some of our favourite lyrics as well as some of yours & try to get in the minds of the lyrical genius' of some of your favourite 90s artists! 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 (S...

It's episode 62 and we have a lovely chat with 'The Franks' frontman Paul Linehan. Find out all about their time as music mag favourites as we discuss all things nineties. Not only that I'm fairly sure this will be the only podcast with an earthquake captured live this week so another reason to have a listen! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interview...

In episode 61 we speak to Duglas from BMX Bandits and its a good one! Find out more about one of Kurt Cobain's favourite bands & find out which 90's boyband are the worst humans Duglas has ever met! 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 (Sensele...

Its episode 60 & we have a lovely chat with Steve Firth from that other 90s band with the brothers in, Embrace! Find out about the origins of the band and how their musical journey will forever be entwined with Coldplays! 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 t...

In episode 59 we go back to 1993! We take you back to the year that bought us Bill Clinton, Creep & Hadaway! Tune in and find out if we get to the bottom of what Meatloaf wouldn't do for love! 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 Thi...

In episode 58 we chat to friend of the podcast & frontman of everynes favourite 90s teen rock band Symposium! Labelled by Melody Maker as 'The Best Live Band in Britain' find out what made the band so exciting and so loved by indie kids everywhere! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! That generatio...

Episode 57 is part 2 of a 2 parter dedicated to CARTER USM! This weeks it's Les' turn to reminisce on his Carter days as well as tell us what he's been up to in his solo career! 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 Ato...

WE'RE BACK after our summer 'break' with the usual format and we are back with a bang! Episode 56 is part 1 of a 2 parter dedicated to CARTER USM! This week we have a lovely chat with Jim Bob about the band and what he's been up to since, it's a good one for sure! Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation! Th...

The last of our August interview specials and this week Neil speaks to Jerome Alexandre from Deadcuts! For those of you who don't know Deadcuts was the band Mark Keds (Senseless Things) was in before his untimely passing and they are f*cking great! We have a lovely chat about the band, music in general and Mark, there's also some exciting news about a final album! Links to band : https://deadcuts....

Luke's last outing on his own in this series of specials he interviews Rick from 'Our Final Invention'. We're huge fans of the band and if. you are into 80s dark electronica then you will be too! Rick's got a great backstory too being part of post Britpop band 'Sussed' & then 'The Rain Band' in the early 2000s, one not to miss! Links to band : https://ourfinalinvention.bandcamp.com/album/it-s-...

Luke's flying solo again as he interviews photographer to the stars Valerie Phillips! He talks to her about her fascinating career including her work with the early Manics & the release of her new book 'Little Baby Nothings' documenting that period. She's really cool! Links to book : https://store.manicstreetpreachers.com/products/little-baby-nothings https://artdata.co.uk/ https://marginalpre...