Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast

Glitter & Gold
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Welcome to Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast - the first podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps; the UK's biggest mixed-sex group of all time! Follow Us: Instagram, Tiktok & X Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Story Behind The Steptoons (with creator Chris Melvin)

    FEB 11

    The Story Behind The Steptoons (with creator Chris Melvin)

    The Steptoons may have only played a small role in the Steps history books, but we’ve always wondered about the story behind their creation, and who was responsible for bringing them to life. Chris Melvin was the man behind the project, and the story of how he ended up working for Jive and creating the Steptoons is a fascinating chain of events. A chance meeting with the band on the set of the American One for Sorrow music video quite literally changed the course of his career. Why were they made? Was a TV cartoon in the works? A comic book? In this episode, we finally get all the answers. Steps Live in Philadelphia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQHIzHSY7jw&t=1s Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative This podcast is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  2. Tour Rewatch: Summer 2000 Arena Tour (Live@Wembley 2000)

    12/03/2025

    Tour Rewatch: Summer 2000 Arena Tour (Live@Wembley 2000)

    Ooo Ooo!! The tour rewatch continues as we look back at the Summer 2000 Arena Tour - a massive step up from the previous year’s Next Step Tour. No space buggies or rocket ships this time; instead, we’re treated to a Gothic City set, with the band determined to prove they’d grown up and earned their status as the best-selling British live act. The tour ran for 31 dates, including a special June 10th show at Wembley for 1,000 lucky competition winners. That performance was recorded for VHS and released to coincide with their third album, Buzz. Following the tour’s success in May, five additional open-air shows were added with the same set list, bringing the total to 36 - their longest to date. There’s so much to unpack in this show: H’s iconic performance of Lay All Your Love On Me (serving acrobatics Pink could only dream of), Faye and Lee teasing solo tracks that still haven’t seen the light of day (release R Dancing from the vaults please), and of course, the debut of the infamous Steptoons. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  3. Steps ‘Buzz’ Celebrating 25 Years

    10/20/2025

    Steps ‘Buzz’ Celebrating 25 Years

    Get the b-b-buzz as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Steps poptastic 3rd studio album. Producing 6 UK Top 5 singles (including the #1 ‘Stomp’) Buzz marked a huge step up for the group — both musically and visually — featuring co-writes from all 5 members, plus recording sessions in New York and Sweden with some of pop’s biggest names, including the one and only Cyndi Lauper. It is responsible for some of the most beloved songs in there discography including ‘It’s The Way You Make Me Feel’, ‘Here & Now’, ‘Summer of Love’ and the ultimate album track ‘Paradise Lost'. Join us as we press play on the portable disc man and talk through the album track-by-track. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 32m
  4. Tour Rewatch: The Next Step Tour (1999)

    09/07/2025

    Tour Rewatch: The Next Step Tour (1999)

    GO STEPS, GO STEPS!!! Strap into the Steps space buggy and blast off with us to the glittering world of 1999, as we relive one of the most iconic pop arena tours the UK has ever seen. We take a nostalgic deep dive into The Next Step Tour, the Steptacular arena tour that didn’t just break records - it redefined what a pop concert could be. With its ground breaking staging, high-octane dance routines, and wall-to-wall hits, the tour transformed arenas into dance floors night after night. Drawing over 350,000 fans across 33 sold-out shows, The Next Step Tour earned its place in UK music history as the biggest pop tour of all time. It helped cement Steps' reputation as a live powerhouse - and earned them the BRIT Award for Best Selling Live Act of 1999. From Scotts personal memories of seeing the concert IRL, to the lasting impact it had on Shane and Brad (it was the perfect way to learn those dance routines), we rewatch a tour that laid the foundation for the group’s legacy as one of pop’s most beloved live acts. Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/ Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  5. Catch Up With Shaun Kitchener (Here & Now On Tour)

    07/31/2025

    Catch Up With Shaun Kitchener (Here & Now On Tour)

    It is just a matter of weeks before 'Here & Now - The Steps Musical' begins its 10 month tour across the UK and Ireland, so we had to get writer of the show Shaun Kitchener back on the podcast for a little catch up before the madness begins again. We have a quick reminisce on the Birmingham run and then find out what you can expect from the HUGE 260 date UK tour.  Tickets to our Here & Now Gala Night Pre-Show Fan Event available via https://www.tixtree.com/e/here-now-gala-night-pre-show-fan-event-adfaf532ddb1 Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/ Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. Songs Steps Should Cover (with Right Back At Ya!)

    06/10/2025

    Songs Steps Should Cover (with Right Back At Ya!)

    It’s the supergroup you never knew you needed and the most fabulously chaotic episode we have ever done. Joining us on the pod to help celebrate our 30th episode is the iconic young divas from Right Back At Ya! Joel and David. As we manifest potential new music in 2027 for the 30th anniversary, we each bring 2 songs that we believe Steps should cover for the ultimate 10 track album.  Listen to the G&G x RBAY playlist on Spotify Follow 'Right Back At Ya!' @rightbackpod on Instagram, TikTok & X Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/ Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  7. One For Sorrow (with Tony Moran)

    04/21/2025

    One For Sorrow (with Tony Moran)

    Steppers, this is a BIG one. THE Tony Moran, responsible for the 'One For Sorrow (Tony Moran Remix)' and who Billboard ranked as one of the most successful dance artists of ALL TIME is our very special guest on Glitter & Gold. For the first time since he created the remix back in 1999 (to coincide with the launch of Steps in America) Tony tells us about how the opportunity to remix the track came to be and the legacy his mix has 27 years on. No one has ever spoken to him specifically about this before so it was an absolute privilege to hear his story and his memories from this time. Eager Pop fans will know Tony was also responsible for producing Martine McCutcheon's debut album (he cowrote 'Perfect Moment - UK #1 Single) so you best believe we made sure to ask him about this as well. You can follow Tony Moran on Instagram @djtonymoran Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/ Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. Steps 25 Campaign (with Chris Fox)

    03/09/2025

    Steps 25 Campaign (with Chris Fox)

    We are beyond thrilled and honoured to have the legendary Mr. Chris Fox on the podcast to talk to us about his involvement in the Steps 25 campaign in 2022. This included restoring, remastering and recreating over 60 (!!!) incredible Steps music videos, live performances and never before seen footage from the Sony music archives. He is also responsible for producing the Platinum Megamix music video which involved creating a stack of 21 colourful boxes, each intricately themed to match iconic imagery from the featured songs - drawing inspiration from the album art, music videos and performances.  Chris continues to work for ICONIC acts like The Spice Girls, S Club 7 and Girls Aloud (legends only) breathing new life into there music video discography, ensuring that their online releases meet the highest standards of quality and stand the test of time. You can follow Chris Fox on Instagram @chrisfox and find out more information about his creative work via https://www.bringitallback.co.uk/ Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/ Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram, TikTok & X: @glitterstepspod Scott: @scottlove87 Shane: @stepmeister Brad: @bradszmerling Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com  Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
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Welcome to Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast - the first podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps; the UK's biggest mixed-sex group of all time! Follow Us: Instagram, Tiktok & X Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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