Stupid & Contagious

In episode 123, we welcome back Alex Boucher MBE and yes, since his last appearance on the podcast, he’s only gone and picked up an MBE!Last time Alex joined us, we talked about his book Three And A Half Minutes Of Fame, which explored his brushes with fame in various guises throughout the 90s music scene. This time, he’s taking things a step further by turning the story into a documentary and he needs your help to make it happen. You can support the project via the crowdfunding link below!In this episode, we dive into the aims of the documentary, comparing what it’s like to be in a band trying to make it in the 2020s versus the 90s, and exploring the challenges, changes, and familiar pitfalls that musicians still have to navigate today.Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-a-half-minutes-filmStupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7c8tcEhCCNSNT7qlIrcRNo

Its a 'wang week' and in episode 122 we’re 'deep diving' into one of the most fascinating, divisive, and quietly influential albums in British music history: The Stone Roses’ Second Coming!After five years of silence & legal battles the band returned not with more of the same, but with a sprawling, blues-soaked, guitar-driven odyssey that split fans right down the middle. Was it a misunderstood masterpiece, a bold reinvention, or the sound of a band cracking under the weight of their own legend?In this episode, we’re unpacking the story behind the long wait, the shift in sound, the pressure of following a generation-defining debut, and how Second Coming has evolved in the public eye over the past three decades. From the swagger of ‘Love Spreads’ to the atmospheric grooves hidden deep in the tracklist, we’re going track by track into what made the album controversial then and why so many listeners are finally coming around to it now!This is the story of a comeback that didn’t go the way anyone expected… and maybe that’s exactly why it matters!”Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76oP6mmTz4wUX7OC6H1AHC

In episode 121 we speak to acclaimed journalist, author, and one of the most incisive voices in rock Ian Winwood! Ian has spent decades chronicling the stories, struggles, and triumphs that live behind the music we love!From his celebrated work in Kerrang! and The Guardian to his powerful book Bodies, Ian has consistently peeled back the curtain on an industry that is as exhilarating as it is unforgiving. In this episode, we dive into the craft of storytelling, the realities of life on the road, and the hard truths that shape the music world from the inside out.So settle in, turn the volume up, and get ready for an honest, thoughtful, and deeply human conversation with the brilliant Ian Winwood!Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nLGGHxHLFUFHiHSK9gpon

In episodee 120 we are joined by Jake Shillingford, the charismatic frontman and mastermind behind the orchestral indie-pop collective My Life Story. Known for their lush arrangements, wry lyricism, and theatrical energy, My Life Story helped define the spirit of the ’90s art-pop scene!We dig into Jake’s creative journey: from the early days of experimenting with sound, to leading a full orchestral band at the height of Britpop, to navigating reinvention, resilience, and the meaning of storytelling in music today. So settle in you’re about to hear the life story behind My Life Story!Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rnwFd81uo9D5IgwJHdL7b

In Episode 119 we are Chatting to Dr Sice from The Boo Radleys! They are best known for one bright, unstoppable hit “Wake Up Boo!” but behind that sunny chorus lies a catalog full of dream-pop textures, bold experimentation, and some of the most quietly ambitious songwriting of the 90s. From the hazy soundscapes of Giant Steps to the fearless left turns that kept fans guessing, the Boo Radleys were never just one thing and that’s exactly what makes them worth revisiting!This is the story of The Boo Radleys!Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WxPDrT4VJwbiqKBX3eaX8

It's episode 118 and time for a wang! This week we are going through the 'Shine' compilations from the 90s with very special guest Ross from Symposium!If you grew up in the era of oversized parkas, battered Adidas and Melody Maker, these albums were essential!Before streaming playlists, SHINE was how you discovered your next favorite band! A chaotic mixtape of Britpop bangers, indie anthems, and the occasional curveball that somehow still felt right at home!From Oasis and Blur to Sleeper, Pulp, Cast, Ash, and those one-hit wonders you forgot you remembered… SHINE was the ultimate 90s mixtape!Whether you owned all 10 volumes or just borrowed one from a mate who never got it back, this episode is for you!Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.comWelcome 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 Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowStupid & Contagious PodcastItunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagiousFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcastYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/Spotify MIXTAPE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0hYmcghD6rtbwTiWuhnmWs