Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast

This week on Galaxy Crashers, we are back after a short break and diving into one of Busted’s most underrated tracks, Loser Kid!We chat McFly’s latest studio hints and what a potential new album could sound like, celebrate the gloriously chaotic energy of Busted’s debut album closer, and revisit Teenagers by My Chemical Romance for this week's 00’s Lost Song. Expect nostalgia, teenage angst, emo memories, and the usual Busted & McFly chaos. 💙✨🎸

This week on Galaxy Crashers — The Busted & McFly Podcast — Tay & Shan are diving headfirst into one of the weirdest and most iconic McFly songs ever… BROCCOLI 🥦💀From chaotic lyrics and teenage nostalgia to deep dives, ratings and reactions, we’re unpacking why this random fan-favourite track still absolutely slaps in 2026. Expect classic McFly madness, unhinged “This or That” debates, fangirl chaos and way too much discussion about vegetables 🌚If you love McFly, Busted, pop punk nostalgia, 2000s movies, chaotic podcasts and reliving your emo/pop-rock era — this episode is for you 💫

Episode 27 of Galaxy Crashers is here! 💫 This week we’re talking Harry Judd smashing the London Marathon, getting emotional over Busted’s heartbreaking ballad Without You, and revisiting Eminem’s Lose Yourself and the chaotic 00’s main character energy it gave us. Expect nostalgia, questionable teenage crushes, emotional damage, and the usual chaos from Tay & Shan. 🎙️

This week on Galaxy Crashers: The Busted & McFly Podcast, we’re diving into the emotional side of McFly with a heartfelt breakdown of Not Alone — one of their most underrated and comforting tracks.We chat about the meaning behind the song, why it resonates so deeply, and share our own go-to comfort songs that got us through tough times. 💫Plus, we’re throwing it back to iconic 2000s TV with a nostalgic look at That's So Raven, including fun facts, spin-offs, and why it still deserves more hype.Expect plenty of laughs with our chaotic McFly Says segment, a classic This or That, and all the usual mum-life catch-up in between including Tay's trip to Cardiff for the YUNGBLUD IDOLS TOUR!

Episode 25 is here and it’s a BIG one 🎉✨This week on Galaxy Crashers, Tay and Shan are joined by the incredible The Busted Experience — the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic noughties bands 🎸💥 From how the band began to their favourite songs, dream gigs, and wild behind-the-scenes moments, we’re diving headfirst into all things Busted.Expect chaotic mum-life catch-ups as always, a very intense Busted-themed “This or That” 👀, and a special listener Q&A where nothing is off limits. Plus, we shine a spotlight on this week’s Song of the Week, Everything I Knew — an emotional deep dive you won’t want to miss 💔🎶Nostalgia, laughs, and pop-punk energy guaranteed ⚡Hit play and keep your headphones loud 🎧💫

Grab your flip phones and low-rise jeans — we’re heading back to the ultimate 00s summer.This week, we are talking Surfer Babe by McFly — a chaotic, sunshine-filled anthem that defined an era of beach day daydreams (even if you were actually freezing on a UK coast). We’re also revisiting Aquamarine, the 2006 mermaid movie that had us all believing in friendship, wishes, and questionable teen magazine advice.Expect summer This or That debates, nostalgic chats about the “sound” of the 00s, and a McFly Quote Corner that hits a little deeper than expected.

This week on Galaxy Crashers, we’re diving into one of the most unknown songs from Busted’s debut album: When Day Turns Into Night 🌙If you love Busted, McFly, 2000s pop rock nostalgia, and music podcast deep dives, this episode is for you. We’re chatting about our weekend trip to London, the exhaustion that somehow follows every fun weekend away, and a chaotic late-night thoughts edition of This or That.Plus in this episode McFly in the Wild returns as we celebrate the amazing Carrie Hope Fletcher taking on Jenna in Waitress and we have our very exciting Waitress ticket newsLost Songs of the 00s returns with forgotten CDs, school memories, portable CD players, and nostalgic music gemsWe share stories from our Bunga 90s night in London and as always the usual mum-life chaos, caffeine, and friendship energy.Whether you’re here for the Busted song breakdown, McFly fandom chat, musical theatre updates, or pure 2000s nostalgia, this episode is packed with cosy chaos and throwback feels.Follow Galaxy Crashers on Spotify for weekly Busted and McFly deep dives, 00s nostalgia, and chaotic bestie chat.

Episode 22 – Unsaid Things | McFly, 00s Regret & JoJo Throwback 🎙️✨This week on Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast, Tay and Shan dive into McFly’s emotional fan-favourite “Unsaid Things” from Room on the 3rd Floor.We’re talking all about regret, overthinking, relationships, friendship fallouts, and the things we wish we’d said sooner — with plenty of relatable 00s nostalgia along the way. From awkward school memories and unsent texts to ghosted friendships and exes who still live in your head, this episode is packed with honest chat and classic 2000s emotional chaos.Plus, 00s Lost Songs returns with the iconic JoJo hit “Leave (Get Out)”, as we revisit one of the most unforgettable 00s pop songs and compare saying everything in the moment vs leaving it too late.If you love McFly, Busted, 00s music, pop-punk nostalgia, throwback playlists, and honest podcast chats, this episode is for you.

This week on Galaxy Crashers — The Busted & McFly Podcast, we’re throwing it all the way back to the early 2000s again!We’re diving into Dawson’s Geek by Busted — a pop-punk gem that perfectly captures what it was like to be completely obsessed with teen TV. From staying up too late watching emotional episodes to letting fictional characters shape your entire personality… yeah, we’ve all been there.Plus, we’re chatting all things Dawson’s Creek (The acutal TV Show), One Tree Hill, The O.C., Skins, and more — because let’s be honest, choosing your “team” was SERIOUS business. Also - how obsessed with Chad Michael Murray were you? Becaues for us it was our entire personalities. If you’ve ever been emotionally invested in fictional relationships or watched a show just because your crush liked it… this episode is for you.Hit follow, get comfy, and come join the nostalgia trip 💫

This week on Galaxy Crashers — The Busted & McFly Podcast, we dive into McFly’s “Down By The Lake” while catching up on solo-parenting weeks, craft projects, and a slightly out-of-control Bridgerton binge.We also bring plenty of early-2000s nostalgia in This or That, plus a chaotic round of McFly Says where we try to match some iconic quotes to the right McFly member.Then we break down our Song of the Week, Down By The Lake, and introduce a brand new segment — Lost Songs of the 00s — kicking things off with the queen of nostalgic pop, Hilary Duff.Next week, we’re heading back to Busted for Dawson’s Geek. It's not one too miss!🎙️

This week on Galaxy Crashers we’re joined by singer, songwriter and content creator Hannah Dorman! We chat about her love for McFly, how she built her following online, wedding singing stories and her own music journey.Plus we put Hannah to the test with a special guest edition of This or That, rate some McFly songs, and introduce our brand new game – Finish The Lyric.Expect plenty of noughties nostalgia, McFly & Busted chat, and lots of laughs along the way.Don’t forget to follow Galaxy Crashers on Spotify so you never miss an episode!

This week on Galaxy Crashers: The Busted & McFly Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most dramatic tracks from Busted’s debut album — Sleeping With the Light On.We’re talking lost loves, 2am ceiling stares, framed photos, emotional overthinking… and whether this song is actually deep, or just feels deep when you’re 14. From “sharks” or “shocks” (we need answers) to bridge appreciation moments (because Busted bridges never miss), we’re breaking it all down.Is this the ultimate Busted ballad? Are they actually scared of the dark… or just dramatic? And why does it still hit live every single time?Plus — we tease next week’s very special guest 👀

This week on Galaxy Crashers, we’re joined by Mcfly’d, the ultimate tribute band celebrating the iconic sound of McFly. 🎸We chat about what inspired them to start the band, their favourite (and not-so-favourite 👀) McFly songs to play, and what it’s really like stepping into those legendary pop-rock shoes.We also put them to the test in a McFly lyric challenge — no phones, no cheating, just pure fan knowledge on the line. Let’s just say… confidence levels were low, but accuracy was spot on! 🎤🔥Our Song of the Week is “She Left Me”, and we dive into why it gives off serious Grease vibes — especially those harmonies, and the two-step vibe that feel straight out of Grease… with a sprinkle of Beauty School Dropout energy thrown in for good measure.Nostalgia, competition, musical theatre comparisons — it’s all happening this week in the galaxy. ✨

This week we spiral (affectionately) over Busted’s “All the Way.” Is it an elite 00s masterpiece? Is it… fine? We debate, we overanalyze, we absolutely overreact — and then we decide where it lands in our very serious, very scientific ranking system.Then it’s time for This or That: 00s Disney Channel Edition from Tay this week, and Shan makes Tay choose over 2 of her most disliked McFly/Busted songs. We debut a brand new segment where we revisit 00s songs that have not aged gracefully. We break down the lyrics, decode what they actually meant, and ask the important question: why were we screaming this at age 11???It’s chaotic bestie energy, nostalgia overload, and at least three moments where we say “WAIT… hold on.”10/10 whiplash. Bring snacks. 🎧💅✨TRIGGER WARNING - We briefly discuss Britneys song and music video 'Everytime' which includes a scene of attempted suicide.

This week, we’re diving into “Met This Girl” by McFly, and let’s just say… Shan and Tay could not be further apart. With ratings at completely opposite ends of the scale, things get spicy as we unpack why this song hits (or absolutely doesn’t).Plus, it’s time for This or That, where Tay puts Shan through the ultimate challenge: choosing between each McFly member’s previous version of himself 😬 And if that wasn’t enough chaos, Tay takes on the McFly Says Quiz… and walks away with a brutal 0 out of 4.Curious how it all went so wrong (or right)? Tune in to find out 🎧✨

This week, we’re joined for a double length episode by pop-rock favourites WNSDY @ 7 for a seriously fun chat. We put the band to the test with This or That, spiral into peak nostalgia over scented gel pens and Pepsi Max obsessions, and dive head-first into their love for McFly and Busted (yes, favourites are named 👀).Plus, we talk all about their latest music, what they’ve been working on recently, and what fans can expect from their upcoming shows. It’s chaotic, nostalgic, and full of laughs — exactly how we like it.Hit play and hang out with us. 🎧✨

🚀 Galaxy Crashers is going full psycho (in the best way).This week, we’re crashing straight into Busted’s iconic “Psycho Girl”—breaking down the lyrics and why it still hits way too close to home. We've got this-or-that secretlwhich is secretly coded to the song. Things get even juicier as listeners send in their wild stories about psycho exes (thank you for your bravery 🫡), and Tay shares her own psycho girl moments—no filters, no regrets.Plus, we switch gears to gush about the newest addition to the Fletcher family 🐾💖 and what this new era means for everyone involved. It’s chaotic, confessional, and classic Galaxy Crashers—strap in.

his week on Galaxy Crashers, we’re blasting straight into McFly’s “Saturday Night”—unpacking underage drinking, messy parties, and the art of keeping secrets from your parents 👀🍻We’ve got This or That as always, plus Busted in the Wild, where we ask one very important question: why is Charlie Simpson absolutely everywhere right now?!And because we love a little delusion, we’re also dreamcasting both band members into musical theatre roles. Honestly? Iconic behaviour.Trust us—this one is not to be missed.

Strap in, Galaxy Crashers 🚀 — this week on we’re welcoming back our wonderful returning guest Steve, who you loved so much the first time that we simply had to bring him back again. This episode blasts us straight into the future as we deep-dive into “Year 3000” — unpacking that absolutely unhinged music video, the infamous triple-breasted women, THAT Jonas Brothers cover, and our wildly questionable predictions for what the year 3000 might actually look like.As always, we fire up a round of This or That, and the We Are Family segment makes its triumphant return with a jaw-dropping reveal about a McFly band member’s secret famous cousin 👀.Chaos, nostalgia, pop-punk time travel, and Steve energy — you don’t want to miss this one.

It’s officially Christmas at Galaxy Crashers HQ! This week on Galaxy Crashers – The Busted & McFly Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the festive season with a full-on celebration of Busted and McFly Christmas covers.We unwrap all the holiday goodness with:✨ A Christmas-themed This or That (festive dilemmas included)🎅 A couple of quizzes to test our Busted & McFly knowledge under pressure🎶 And our very serious rankings of not one, not two, but SIX Christmas songs from our favourite bandsExpect hot takes, nostalgia, friendly chaos, and plenty of festive vibes as we argue, agree, and probably change our minds at least once. Whether you’re Team Busted, Team McFly, or proudly both—this episode is the perfect soundtrack for your holiday season.Grab a mince pie, turn the volume up, and let the Christmas crashing begin ⭐🎁

This week, we’re diving headfirst into playing tour manager for the day and reveal what we would’ve chosen for the VS Tour setlists (because obviously we have thoughts). There’s a little detour into the world of musical theatre too, sparked by the exciting news of Matt Willis’ Cabaret announcement.And, as always, we round things off with a quick peek into motherhood this week, courtesy of Georgia Jones — honest, relatable, and very on-brand for us.Finally, we discuss 'Hypnotised' and we have two VERY contrasting opinions this week (spoiler alert, Shan might disown Tay for her rating),Pop your headphones on… you might just find yourself hypnotised!

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into Busted’s “Losing You”—a track that hits a little harder and carries a whole lot of heart. We explore its themes of love, loss, and the messy, beautiful emotions that come with both.As always, we bring back our This or That segment and we also read your stories connected to this song—some heart-felt, some heartbreaking, all incredibly honest.And of course, we wrap things up with McFly in the Wild, catching you up on what the boys have been up to this week outside of the band. Spoiler: we've got two this week as theres been so much going on!Tune in, get cozy, and let’s talk music, memories, and everything in between.

This week’s episode is for the MUSH lovers of the universe. We’re diving headfirst into “That Girl” by McFly, and yes—this is a full-blown Danny Jones appreciation episode. From iconic Danny moments to the chokehold the video still has on us, nothing is off limits.And because the universe clearly loves us, we’re joined by our ultimate special guest: MUSH LOVER 🖤✨ Together we spiral into:Unhinged tour memoriesPeak fangirling behaviour - we're talking FITTIESThe mystery of the sweaty towelAnd why those cringey-but-perfect early 2000s music videos shaped our personalities foreverIt’s chaotic, nostalgic, deeply unserious, and somehow still emotional. If you ever screamed over McFly, replayed a music video until your laptop nearly combusted, or fell in love with a fringe and a guitar—this episode is for you.🎧 Plug in, cry a little, and fangirl a lot.

In this episode of Galaxy Crashers, we dive head-first into Busted’s iconic track Britney and unpack all the gloriously obvious nods to the one and only Britney Spears. From cheeky lyrical references to early-2000s pop culture chaos, we explore why this song is basically a love letter wrapped in denim, lip gloss, and teen-mag nostalgia.We break down Busted's not-so-subtle hints to their obession with Miss Spears, revisit the golden era of ’NSYNC songs, and relive one of the most talked-about pop culture moments of the early noughties: the Madonna and Britney kiss at the 2003 VMAs. Expect laughs, deep dives, questionable memories, and lots of early-2000s glitter.Tune in and crash the cosmos of pop nostalgia with us once again!

In this week's episode of Galaxy Crashers, we dive into McFly's “Room on the 3rd Floor” and immediately get distracted by our own tales of Airbnbs so dodgy they should come with a tetanus shot. We then attempt to make sense of the gloriously strange music video, which feels like it was filmed during a collective existential crisis. And of course the WE ARE FAMILY segement is back, where we chat about Chris Bourne, James’s rock-star little brother, who stepped in on tour and somehow managed to look both effortlessly cool and part of the band despite stepping in last minute! It’s chaotic, nostalgic, and just unhinged enough to be on brand for us! Enjoy!

Get ready for a throwback that’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head! In this episode of Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast, we’re diving into the unforgettable Busted hit “You Said No.”We chat about the story behind the song, relive the awkward magic of school discos, and introduce our brand-new segment “We Are Family”, where we shine a spotlight on the brilliant Carrie Hope Fletcher. Plus, things get competitive in our Smash Hits Quiz, as we try to match ridiculous headlines to the right band!It’s a mix of nostalgia, laughs, and pure 2000s chaos — so grab your teen magazines and join the fun!

It’s time for another trip through the galaxy of pop-rock nostalgia! In this episode of Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast, we’re diving into one of McFly’s most beloved hits — “Obviously.”We uncover the real inspiration behind the song, cringe (and laugh) our way through some delightfully dodgy music video moments, and play a hilarious round of “McFly Says”, where Shannon tries to match each band member to their funniest quotes.Expect laughs, a healthy dose of fangirling, and plenty of love for one of McFly’s most iconic tracks. Hit play and join the chaos — it’s obviously going to be a good one!

Class is in session! In this episode of Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast, we’re rewinding to the iconic Busted anthem “What I Go to School For.”We chat about how this cheeky track defined a generation of pop-rock mischief, dive into the story behind it (the real life Miss Makenzie), and share our own hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) school memories — from questionable haircuts to unforgettable teacher crushes.This week we are delighted to have special guest Steve Thomas joining us for Tour Talk - sharing his favourite moments and members!It’s all about the chaos, charm, and catchy hooks that made Busted legends of the early 2000s. So grab your blazer, scribble your band logo on your notebook, and join us for another dose of pure nostalgic fun!

Welcome to Galaxy Crashers: The Busted and McFly Podcast — where nostalgia, pop-punk energy, and early-2000s chaos collide! Whether you're a Galaxy Defender or a Wedding Crasher - this podcasts brings the two worlds together!In our very first episode, we’re diving headfirst into the song that started it all: “Five Colours in Her Hair.” We chat about how this track launched McFly into the spotlight, relive the unforgettable moments from their current tour with Busted, and share our own stories and memories from the 00's!Expect laughter, nostalgia and plenty of fangirling as we celebrate the music, mayhem, and magic that makes McFly and Busted so iconic.Hit play, grab your hair gel and eyeliner - we'll meet you there Galaxy Crashers!PS - Forgive us for any audio mistakes for the first 2 episodes - we are really working hard to get to grip of all the tech - but we are two thirty something mums with none of the gear and no idea!