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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2026 · 49 MIN

Book Club - Richard Houghton and Iain Key authors of It's Time The Tale Were Told: A People's History of the Smiths

from The Hustle · host Jon Lamoreaux

There is a new series of books released the last couple years that tell the story of a band we all love from the perspective of the fans. Hundreds of stories have been crowdsourced from true obsessives to tell a biography you don't hear as often. This time we welcome Richard Houghton and Iain Key to discuss their new book telling the story of the Smiths. Anecdotes from personal interactions with the band members, epic concerts, purchasing albums and other swag, correspondence, etc. Has Morrissey tarnished the band's legacy beyond repair? Why did they attract such a "laddish" fanbase? What are their worst songs? And a giveaway! Enjoy!  www.spenwoodbooks.com/current-titles  www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod?vanity=user  

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