Eighties Archive Podcast
by David Arscott + John Mabey
David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid.John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid.Both were born in small Essex towns.During lockdown, they started a show focussed on selecing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore.Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artists from the 80s, inviting them to tell their stories and talk about their journeys through the decade.
Episodes
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EAP Episode.115 - Jim Irvin - Furniture (Songwriter, Singer, Journalist) : "Furniture were quite good at not doing what was required!"
We welcome Jim Irvin, the frontman of London cult 80s band Furniture. We find out about their indie road to an eventual signing to Stiff and beyond and just how much bad luck they had as a band, whilst operating against the grain by choice. Jim went on to write for Melody Maker and subsequently...
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EAP Episode.114 - Martin Macaloon (Prefab Sprout) : "I love all the songs, I'm just waiting for the next one. I've been waiting 25 years!"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party material* Welcome to Martin Macaloon one of the brothers who helped shape the incredible sound of the incomparable Durham band, Prefab Sprout. Humble and unassuming, Martin graciously walks us through the timeline of Sprout history from their first...
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EAP Episode.113 - Tim May (Roaring Boys) : "If we had been launched in America earlier, it might have been a very different story"
*this episode contains excerpts of third party music* Welcome musician Tim May who was the saxophonist in the brilliant Roaring Boys, who also features Neil MacColl, son of Peggy and Ewan and half brother of Kirsty The Roaring Boys evolved from established Cambridge signed band The Models, They...
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EAP Episode.112 - Iain McNay (Cherry Red records Chairman) : "As well as managing to give people what they want, We also give them things they didn't know they wanted"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music* We welcome, Ian McNay, founder and chairman of Cherry Red records, which still remains today, one of the most prolific independent record institutions in operation. Ian takes the time to tell us the Cherry Red story, detailing many of the key...
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EAP Episode.111 - Ross Middleton (Leisure Process/ Positive Noise) : "After hearing Bowie's 'Low', I knew if I were to make music, it was going to include synths"
*This episode includes excerpts of 3rd paty music* Welcome Ross middleton, Scottish singer who along side musician Gary Barnacle, formed Leisure Process, signed by Muff Winwood.
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EAP Episode.110 - Bobby Hodgens (The Bluebells) : "It was hearing Orange Juice's 'Blue Boy' that made me want to be in a band"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music* in this edition we welcome Bobby Hodgens from Scottish jangle pop band The Bluebells. Associated with the Postcard Records scene early on, hearing Orange Juice, Altered Images and Simple Minds inspired him to start a band. The Bluebells had a...
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EAP Episode.109 - Paul Fishman (Re Flex) : "I'm still making music because i have to...I'm still excited by it"
*This episode contains 3rd party music excerpts* We welcome composer Paul Fishman, most famed for his role as keyboardist in 80s new wave band Re-Flex. As the son of Jack Fishman, co composer with Roy Budd and the nephew of Vera Lynn, Paul's life in music was inevitable. He talks about his work…
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EAP Episode.108 - Dave Robinson (Stiff Records) : "When You've had a Colt 45 shoved in Your mouth at some point, you learn to adapt!"
*Contains language that may offend* *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music* In this edition we welcome a titan of the Record industry, Dave "Robbo" Robinson, co founder of Stiff Records. A talented photographer in the early 60s who snapped amongst others, The Beatles at The Cavern…
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EAP Episode.107 : Hosts David Arscott & John Mabey personal musings on 'their' 80s.
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this episode, find out what OUR origin stories are and what our 80's was like. Expect factually incorrect musings, a Midge Ure impression from Dave, punctuated with excellent music choices throughout. Oh and a lot of...
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EAP Episode.106 - Francoise Pascal (Actress) : "I saw a beautiful girl in a sports car in London in the 60s and I thought, that's going to be me one day"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* In this episode we welcome actress Francoise Pascal who as well as acting along side many national treasures like Peter Sellers, Diana Dors and Terry Scott, has also recorded singles and been a model. Appearing in TV Dramas on both sides...
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EAP Episode.105 - Corinne Drewery & Andy Connell (Swing Out Sister) : "Breakout was a hit but we had no album ready, it was seat of the pants stuff, but fresh in the fear and adrenalin "
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* Welcome Corinne & Andy from Grammy nominated Jazz pop darlings Swing Out Sister. From her beginnings in fashion design at St. Martins, London where Sade was also in attendance, Corinne made her live debut auditioning for Working Week...
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EAP Episode.104 - Steve Blacknell (TV & Radio presenter) : "Kate bush wrote 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes' about me"
*Content disclaimer * this episode contains very strong language and subject matter some listeners may find triggering as well as containing excerpts of 3rd party music content* We present a frank but fun chin wag with TV presenter vet Steve blacknell, about the highs and lows of his career. From...
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EAP Episod.103 - Stuart & Jen Morris (Misty Moon) : "Eight hours on a plane with Jimmy Saville & 400 kids...little did we know!"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* This episode sees John explore the work that the Misty Moon team do, with Stuart & Jen Morris, who lovingly curate in South London, celebrating TV & Film nostalgia from Friday the 13th to The Sweeney.
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EAP Episode.102 - Graham Massey (808 State) : "Our first sound system came out of the McVities Factory!"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* Mancunian musician Graham Massey joins us for a chat about his career, starting with the early band Biting Tongues signed to Factory, to the monster that became 808 State. Graham talks about his love of A-Tonal jazz, experimental music,...
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EAP Episode.101 - Victor McGuire (Actor) “I was never really comfy with being a celebrity"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* We have a great chin wag with Scouse Actor Victor Mcguire about his career in TV and film, covering the popular series Bread and Goodnight Sweetheart as well as Phantom Of The Opera and Star Wars to name a few!! It was no surprise to us…
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EAP Episode.100 - Andrew Cartmel (Writer - Dr.Who)
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* Welcome Writer, Author Andrew Cartmel. John interviews this a man whose writing includes of course Doctor Who.
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EAP Episode.99 - Nicola Bryant (Actress - Dr.Who) : "Fame is madness and not something I was looking for"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* We welcome Actress Nicola Bryant most know for her role as Doctor Who's companion Peri Brown - John's favourite companion to John's favourite Doctor. To this end, although David did the noble thing and let John go a bit silly on a solo...
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EAP Episode.98 - Ben Addison (Boys Wonder/ Corduroy) : "Balls & flamboyance, that's what any decent band should have"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* *Some strong language, listener discretion is advised* Ahead of Britpop by some 5 years, Ben Addison and his twin brother Scott forged a band that were a magic blend, steeped in references. channelling his Anthony Newley via Bowie…
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EAP Episode.97 - Julian Mendelsohn (Engineer, Producer, Mixer) : "I would learn about all the studios and the great producers from record sleeves, but you can't do that now, with streaming"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* Welcome to Melbourne born studio legend, Julian Mendelsohn, who tells us all bout his journey from his 'Radio Shack' electronics obsession that developed into recording gear and studio equipment, which after a family move to England…
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EAP Episode.96 - Simon Scardanelli (Big Bam Boo) : "My career is basically a catalogue of opportunities I have walked away from!"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* Simon was one half of 80s folk pop sensation Big Bam Boo, along with Shark they stormed America destined for big things with a big budget. David was lucky enough to see them live several times in London venues supporting various bands in...
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EAP Episode.95 - Mark Williams (Paramount Super 8 VHS Horror) : "I had a Super 8 of Star Wars six months before it was even out in the UK"
*This episode features 3rd party musical content* John talks the hind legs off Super 8 and VHS expert Mark Williams, about his days at paramount in Wardour Street, working with Michael Man, possible dodgy dealings in the good days of VHS and all things niche in the world of horror. Mark's film…
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EAP Episode.94 - Bob Beland (American solo artist) : "Tom Waits told me to get into a punk a band"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party Musical content* In this edition we welcome American songwriter Bob Beland who offers a different view of the 80s from across the Atlantic at the top of the decade, writing in his band Stealing Cars with Stephen Hague, dalliances with Tom Waits,...
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EAP Episode.93 - Pete Boyd Smith (Engineer, Producer, Mixer - The Bible, The Adventures, Sting) : Sledgehammer? There isn't a better sounding record 5 years either side of it!"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome the esteemed studio legend, Peter Boyd Smith, responsible for the production and mixing on some of our favourite 80s records from The Bible, Sting and the incredible second album from The Adventures, The Sea Of Love. A humble…
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EAP Episode.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We speak with New Zealand singer songwriter JJ Mist, who is currently releasing original material through the lens of the 80s, making a stir in the genre recognised as Synthwave. Born to a touring musician Mother, JJ has been raised in…
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EAP episode.91 - Martin Ansell (Songwriter & Session Musician) : "Magnet were just a toy label, EMI filed me away in a draw and Island wouldn't even pay for a full live band!""
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music content* This is the story of veteran Kent born Musican and songwriter Martin Ansell, who having been in a grammar school band supporting Gong in Chatham, he began his 'London' career doing the odd session in Rockstar studios owned by John...
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EAP episode.90 - Mark Wood (Music Industry Polymath) : "Love Action is my favourite single of the 80s"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Mark Wood - Woking's other walking musical encyclopedia after Mr.Weller. Mark has been a key person in the back catalogue part of the record industry for years doing great work at Virgin, Universal and Demon records. This is a...
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EAP episode.89 - Nick Whitecross (Kissing The Pink) : "When Bowie wrote Life On Mars, He wrote about His friend - My Sister, She is the girl with the mousey hair!"
**This episode features excerpts of 3rd party music content** **Strong language disclaimer** Welcome Nick Whitecross, front man of one of Britain's most unique alternative pop bands from the 80s, Kissing The Pink. KTPs musical canvas began with a kind of cinematic brood in 'The last Film', but…
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EAP Episode.88 - Dave Bascombe (Producer, Mixer, Engineer) : "Depeche Mode had two incredible songwriters. Not many bands can say that...Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles?"
**This episode contains 3rd party musical content, excerpts of which have been used where ever possible** Welcome studio legend, Dave Bascombe, whose work mixing, engineering and producing some of the greatest British recording artists, has in itself created some incredible talking points and...
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EAP Episode.87 - Ian Penman (Two People/ Zerra One) : “I auditioned for Lemmy’s Son's band. Singer Julian says his Dad is John Lennon and Peter 'Zeppelin' Grant is the manager!"
**This episode features 3rd party musical content, excerpts of which have been used where ever possible** Welcome to Ian Penman. Ian's story is a fascinating one for us because he began his career as a talented jobbing keyboard player auditioning for bands that had contracts, connections and that...
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EAP Episode.68 - Dave Clayton (Keys/ Programming, Depeche Mode/ Kraftwerk/ Simply Red/ Bowie/ McCartney) : Kraftwerk sat around drinking Chablis, talking about Depeche Mode and ladies!"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party content* In Episode 68 things peak - New heights of name dropping and contract work!!! We welcome Sheffield legend David Clayton, school friend of Cabaret Voltaire and founder of synth funk (and early radio show signature tunesmiths) Person To Person....
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EAP Episode.57 - Leigh Gorman (Bow Wow Wow/ Adam & The Ants) : We were recovering in hospital, while someone empties our bank account... We know who did it!"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Leigh Gorman. Born in a multicultural community in London's East End, hearing African, Caribbean and latin music, that in some way informed the world Rhythms that he would later create, for both Adam & The Ants and Bow Wow Wow...
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EAP Episode.61 - Sunglasses Kid (Synthwave Composer/ Producer) : "In what we do, there's a fine line between parody and serious music"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this edition we welcome someone from the new guard as it were, namely Ed Gamper AKA Sunglasses Kid, to talk about the old guard of 80s musicians and how they inspired him to create his vision. An evocative, cinematic and inspired…
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EAP Episode.44 - Stephen Brotherstone/ Dave Lawrence (Scarred For life Podcast/ Authors) : "Live Aid killed 80s pop because the dinosaurs came back"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* We welcome two guests, Stephen Brotherstone & Dave Lawrence, hosts of the infamous Scarred For Life Podcast and authors of two excellent books - Scarred For Life volumes 1 & 2, that explore those television and film moments from the 70s…
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EAP Episode.86 - Mark Baxter (Actor, GrangeHill) : "That bloody jacket is more famous than me!"
**This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content** We welcome London born actor Mark Baxter, who is best known for his role of Duane Orpington in Grange Hill, but also scored child roles in movies like The Omen and Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. Mark tells us all about his work on the...
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EAP Episode.56 - Richard Jobson (The Skids) "Fearlessness is a word I use a lot, it's the gage of my life"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd partry musical content* We welcome the legend that is Richard Jobson, front man of The Skids, whose career has moved through the arts from acting, TV presenter, singer, musician, but first and foremost, a writer and a vervacious reader. As a lifelong…
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EAP Episode.60 - Clark Datchler (Johnny Hates Jazz) : "Critics have their opinions but I would answer f*** you!...We don't make records for critics"
*This edition contains 3rd party musical content* In episode 60 we welcome Clark Datchler, songwriter and front man of Johnny Hates Jazz. An early 80s soul boy born into good Jazz stock on his Father's side. Employed as a songwriter at Micky Most's RAK studios, which is where he met the other...
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EAP Episode.59 - Martyn Ware (Heaven 17/ Human League) : "If You don't play tonight, You'll never appear on TOTP again!"
*In this episode we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We welcome Martyn Ware, founder member of both seminal Sheffield based electronic bands The Human League and Heaven 17. Martyn talks us through his journey from the early days in The League to H17 presenting concept albums to stand as...
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EAP - Episode.41 - Nick Thorp (Curiosity Killed the Cat) : "I was wild and I wanted to be. We all were"
*In this edition we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We welcome Nick Thorp from Curiosity Killed the Cat. A band that scored a deal based on their solid live act, releasing a string of hits and albums. A very easy conversation about feeling music from a very early age, self proclaimed...
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EAP Episode.62 - Craig Gannon (The Smiths/ Aztec Camera) : "I'm a Beatles fan and I've just joined The Smiths, the best band since The Beatles...yeah I was a bit nervous"
*In this episode there are excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We welcome Craig Gannon to tell us his story and talk about his journey through the 80s via some incredible indie pop bands, from Aztec Camera, the Colourfield, Adult net, Cradle, Edwyn Collins, Black Grape and of course, The…
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EAP Episode.66 - Pete Gamble & Gary Kirby (Silent Running) : "The energy and the courage of people here in during the troubles, was inspiring"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* This was a great chat with Pete & Gary from Irish rockers, Silent Running. A band who enjoyed 2 major label signings but because of the time spent in London and America, a loyal local Irish following wasn't really achieved at the time....
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EAP episode.35 - Eddie Lundon (China Crisis) : "We wanted to do things Our way, so we did"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content* We Welcome Scouse lad, Eddie Lundon, one half of the writing duo China Crisis who have been the chameleons of British pop since 1982. Spreading their unique style across a back catalogue of some 7 superb albums. China Crisis were both...
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EAP Episode.54 - Maggie Dunne (Fuzzbox) : "We are the only British all Female band ever to have an Indie No.1"
*In this episode we use excerpts of 3rd party mudsical content* We welcome the wonderful Maggie Dunne from the unparalleled Brummie band Fuzzbox. Maggie is honest and candid about the band's journey starting out by accident as a bunch of 15 year old girls, who learnt quickly how to own their tech...
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EAP Episode.39 - Keith Atack (The Dual/ Child/ Atack)
*In this edition we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We welcome Keith Atack, teen pop star turned pro guitarist with a career spanning some 45 years. Starting out in boy pop band Child in the late 70s, then with brother Tim, formed sophisticated pop outfit The Dual. After spending 20…
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EAP Episode.42 - Malcolm Garrett (Graphic Designer - Assorted Images) : "The best design does it's job without you even noticing"
*In this edition we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Malcolm Garrett MBE, from the renowned graphic design agency, Assorted Images who pretty much designed half of your record collection! David declares Malcolm as one of his heroes with no hesitation. Cheshire born but the...
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EAP Episode.34 - Paul Simpson (The Wild Swans/ Care/ Teardrop Explodes) : "With the betrayal I felt, My world just ended, My heart was broken"
*In this edition we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Episode 34 allows Liverpool legend, Paul Simpson to tell his story, taking off the straight jacket after 30 plus years. His honest encounter is captured in his brave memoir published recently, "Revolutionary Spirit - A Post Punk...
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EAP Episode.64 - David McGillivray (Writer/ Actor) : "The BFI sacked me in 1971 and I've been both unemployed and unemployable ever since"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this edition we are pleased to have with us David Mcgillivray an actor, director and writer who has been responsible for many adult and horror films throughout the 70's and 80's. Also having worked as a joke writer for Julian Clary...
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EAP Episode.85 - Ole Paulsen (2 Brave) : "London Records said we had more fan mail than Bananarama, but it didn't translate into big chart sales"
**This episode contains 3rd party music content and excerpts of which have been used where ever possible** We welcome our first Norwegian guest, Ole Paulsen, the voice and co-song writer from Dance Pop duo 2 Brave. These young lads put their dreams before their studies after receiving good…
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EAP Episode.38 - Karel Fialka : "I'm becoming wiser. I used to have knowledge, but now I have wisdom"
*In this edition, we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Episode 38 presents a rare appearance from the very finely spoken British Artist Karel Fialka whose unique stance of writing in the pop medium has spanned a career which began in 1979. Having moved through the art world with a huge...
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EAP Episode.47 - Chris Free (A Craze) : "The Mod revival was weird I thought, to me Mod was always there"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Welcome Chris Free, one half of the jazz pop duo A Craze, spotted by Paul Weller and signed to his Respond record label. Chris talks us through the journey from Cambridge punk days in his first signed band The Users, to the all…
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EAP Episode.51 - Keith Jayne (Actor) : "Treat people nicely on the way up, I've seen a fair few on the way down"
*In this Episode we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We Welcome Actor Keith Jayne, who's life in acting landed him roles in a number of much loved, cult British series, from Onedin line, Stig Of The Dump, to Murphy's Mob and Dr.Who. Keith tells us about how an accident in his youth...
About this show
David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid.John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid.Both were born in small Essex towns.During lockdown, they started a show focussed on selecing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore.Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artists from the 80s, inviting them to tell their stories and talk about their journeys through the decade.
Hosted by
David Arscott + John Mabey
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