The Naughtiest Noughty

Some big tracks have already been axed, and now the big boys are on the playground to really make sure that more hearts are broken. Liam and Scott reflect on the Qualifying Round Results and preview the First Round which starts this afternoon (Tue 6 April) so make sure you're following us on Twitter @TNNPod! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

It's here! 48 songs from 2001, picked as winner either by Liam, Scott or the listeners in our weekly Listeners Choice Twitter polls, are going to head to head in the World Cup of 2001 Songs. We need your help to crown a winner! Keep an ear out for these mini-episodes as we update you through the process, but also make sure you're following us on Twitter @TNNPod where the main action is happening....

The very final bunch of tracks from 2001 before we embark on 2002! All Star Tribute's What's Going On gives Scott a chance to wax lyrical about It's A Sin, Liam presents the first (and only) edition of Winslet or Wins**t and there's attempt to get to the bottom of the resounding, undeserved hatred of Lighthouse Family. (SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END - DO NOT MISS IT) CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter...

Liam uncovers Sophie Ellis-Bextor's murderous secret, Scott pines for home thanks to Hermes House Band and everyone in the world surely recoils at the sight of Robbie Williams licking Nicole Kidman's belly. Plus, the final single(s) for Steps, the long-awaited big hit for Gordon Haskell and another instalment of Liam's new favourite series: Stereophonics Are Whinging B******s. CONTACT US: Facebook...

Scott's caught in the middle of a Minogue-off, Liam softens up on Hear'say and there's a Naughtiest Noughty World Record attempt as DJ Otzi returns for another round. Plus, Daniel Bedingfield's impressive bedroom debut, PPK warp brains with their Russian psytrance and there's a very 'if-it-ain't-broke' feel to S Club 7's latest charity single. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email...

Both sides of the Jekyll and Hyde nature of Westlife are on display with their latest double A-side, Blue conjure major Married At First Australia groom vibes and there's podcast debuts for Cher and Bubba Sparxxx. Plus, screaming is on trial after Liam and Scott are deafened by one of this week's music videos. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Having created minor ripples on the American market, Steps bring their exported version of One For Sorrow back to Blighty, plus Elton John enlists a Marvel star for his first track of the series, and Bell & Spurling cash in on the success of England's new Swedish sensation with a eyebrow-raising lads mag anthem. Elsewhere, Usher and the recently unmasked Gabrielle. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Ins...

Alicia Keys steps onto the scene showing maturity beyond her years, Five bow out with a divisive double A-side, and Jennifer Lopez causes a stir with some sampling sabotage and choice language. Plus, the Dandy Warhols allow Liam and Scott to dip into the world of advert music - with help of Scott's West Highland Terrier, Ted. (More advert music chat on this Monday's TNNX by the way!) CONTACT US: F...

Britney's dramatic 'grown-up' revamp has Scott and Liam all hot and sweaty, Linkin Park gets the tears flowing and there's an attempt to answer the eternal question: what is Afroman's stance on the wacky baccy? Plus, Michael Jackson is back, Mis-Teeq continue to develop and perfect their sound and The Ones are absolutely Flawless. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod....

In this bonus episode, Liam steers the conversation about Starsailor to 'landfill indie', Scott is sent spiralling by Chemical Brothers' It Began in Afrika and there's a fond farewell for Dane Bowers. Plus, tracks from Marti Pellow, Shaggy and a remix of Eddy Grant's 1983 classic Electric Avenue. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Scott gets trashed and thrashed at a festival thanks to Sum 41, Liam learns that Steps’ Chain Reaction isn’t about chemistry and everyone learns that City High hasn’t aged well. Plus, tracks from Popstars runners-up Liberty and Mary J Blige. NOTE: There’ll be a TNNX this Monday with some tracks we haven’t had time for over the last few months from artists including Dane Bowers, Chemical Brothers a...

The week has finally arrived. The build-up has been long and intense, but Can't Get You Out of My Head is here and causing all kinds of problems for Liam and Scott, both in 2021 and back in 2001. Plus, revamps do the trick for N-Trance, DJ Otzi and Alien Ant Farm; and Victoria Beckham and Samantha Mumba provide stiff competition for Kylie. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hell...

The start of September 2001 sees Liam’s music critic skills find a new level of greatness* thanks to Uncle Kracker, Scott bemoans his lack of Ivor Novello awards and Blue aren’t exactly shy about their trouser tents. Plus, tracks from Bob the Builder, Louise, Emma Bunton and Artful Dodger. CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

More tracks released in 2020 by some of the 00s artists we've covered so far! On this episode: Kylie Minogue, Melanie C, Baha Men, Blink-182, Faithless, Gorillaz, Moby and Vanessa Amorosi! If you enjoyed this and you'd like us to check out new music in 2021 from TNN artists, please let us know! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Here on The Naughtiest Noughty, we live in two separate timelines. There's the real world 2020 one which has been hellish and soul-crushing, and there's the 2000s one where we look back to our respective youths and remember the good times with old friends. In this two-part episode, we're fusing the two and checking out what the big pop names of the 00s have been up to this year! Part 1 includes tr...

The Darkness give a new meaning to ringing bells, an S Club Junior is the victim of an unfortunate typo, and The Cheeky Girls touch Scott's bum. Plus, after effectively torching Craig David's career, Leigh Francis launches his assault on the charts, Kate Winslet looks back in horror at her brief pop flirtations, and it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of Cliff. Elsewhere, Sugababes, Fast Food R...

Scott takes a dump, Liam wastes a perfectly good iPod and Brandon Flowers from The Killers has a bright idea. This week's ridiculously stacked episode has hits from: Five, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Eve & Gwen Stefani, Jamiroquai, New Order, Nelly Furtado and Kosheen! CONTACT US: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Hello@TNNPod.co.uk

Scary contact lenses in a So Solid Crew video help Scott recall a moment of heroics, Liam's conscience stops him slating Train, and an NME writer is dragged through the mud for their facetious statements. Plus, hits for Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, Geri Halliwell and M.O.P. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Liam discovers that the jelly in Destiny’s Child - Bootylicious isn’t the kind he got in his lunchbox, Scott enters Robot Wars and a conversation about U2’s Elevation leads to hamsters being put where they shouldn’t. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

Robbie Williams doesn't do much on either side of his July 2001 no.1 single to win over Scott, and it's not big or clever but Liam is impressed by just how druggy D12's Purple Pills is. Plus, Ian van Dahl executive producer Christophe Chantzis is on the phone from Belgium to discuss the making of Castles in the Sky. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@...

The 00s was quite the decade for our guest Divina De Campo, who you may know as the runner-up of 2019's RuPaul's Drag Race UK, or for her work as a drag queen and musician, or just for being a superb ambassador for the LGBTQ+ community! In this special bonus episode, Divina shares her musical upbringing and influences, what she's noticed about the shifts of our society and the music industry, plus...

Liam and Scott share their contrasting experiences with nose bleeds and skateboarding, but they're united by the giant hearts of Roger Sanchez's Another Chance. Elsewhere, big hits for Hear'Say, Usher, Wheatus, OPM and Gorillaz. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

The week's big questions: what are the ethics of posthumous releasing, is Stereophonics' Have a Nice Day a good song or just an interesting writing exercise, and what would you do if your mate vanished through a mirror? CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

This week: banjos, riot vans, cake budgets and exposed belly buttons! Features hits from Shaggy, Travis, Faithless, Steps, Brandy & Ray J and Basement Jaxx. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

The destruction of a flowerbed makes Liam sad, Scott (obviously) references Spice Girls' Holler when talking about some female-fronted R&B and DJ Pied Piper's no.1 smash-hit is compared to a healthy breakfast food. Plus, some shifts in opinion after last week's episode and some clarity at last over some misheard lyrics. CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00...