Ep 108 - Total Eclipse of the Charts

This week Josh and Sean discuss the record-breaking chart performance of Kylie Minogue and Madonna as their collaboration, Love Sensation, hits the UK top ten. How many more hits does Madonna need to pass Cliff Richard? Why don’t old people know how to stream music? All this and more is discussed!The pair also discuss the recent partial eclipse seen around the UK and how the moon is actually travelling away from Earth, meaning one day eclipses will be a thing of the past. But don’t worry. That won’t happen for another 650 million years or so.The episode also explores the rising cost of renting a home in London. From bedrooms in share houses to caravans in a stranger’s driveway, working class people are being forced out of the capital by extortionate rents for tiny properties.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #vegan #Madonna #Kylie #KylieMinogue #LoveSensation #Eclipse #London #RentalCrisisMentioned in this episodeTickets for Queer Vegan Disco on 21st August:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-vegan-disco-tickets-1993624603857About the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gChapters00:00 The Art of Selective Pruning03:38 Celebrating Birthdays and Plant Care09:43 Madonna and Kylie's Chart Success19:37 Streaming vs. Physical Sales in Music21:17 The Streaming Dilemma: Charting Success24:33 Housing Crisis in London: The Cost of Living29:51 The Struggles of Job Hunting in London37:11 Eclipses and the Future of Earth45:05 Public Safety Alerts: A Necessary Measure?46:51 Outro