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Dec 31, 2025 2 hr 1 min

Episode 555 - Paul O'Duffy

from The Hustle Hosted by Jon Lamoreaux

Producer Paul O'Duffy may not have been the actual architect of the sophistopop movement in the UK in the late 80s, but he had a hand in popularizing it. The man helped shape the sound of five of the major players within the genre - Hipsway, Breathe, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Danny Wilson, and Swing Out Sister, which he was practically the unofficial third member of for many years. Along the way he brought his expertise to artists like Dusty Springfield and Culture Club as well as groups outside the genre like Pretenders and House of Love. Paul regales us with stories this week of all of this and more. It's a great way to close out 2025! Paul Staveley O'Duffy The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon

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