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. Sep 25

    BEST BITS: Tony Moran learns the impact of his 'One For Sorrow' remix

    Clip taken from the original episode 'Tony Moran Interview - The Story Behind The Steps 'One For Sorrow' Remix' in April 2025. Catch up on the full episode now via your podcast feed. For the first time since he created the remix back in 1999, Tony tells us about how the opportunity to work with Steps came to be and the legacy the mix has 27 years on. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram & TikTok: @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.

    BEST BITS: Tony Moran learns the impact of his 'One For Sorrow' remix

  2. Sep 6

    25 Years of Gold - Part 1 - Chain Reaction (with Steve Anderson & Stuart Hayes)

    We’re kicking off our Gold 25 celebrations with a special series of episodes marking 25 years of one of Steps’ most iconic eras and we’re starting with the song that launched it all, ‘Chain Reaction’. As we dive into the story of 'Chain Reaction', we’ll hear from the band’s Musical Director Steve Anderson, who co-wrote and produced the B-side, ‘Stop Me From Loving You’, and has reworked ‘Chain Reaction’ numerous times for Steps’ live shows over the past decade. We’re also joined by Stuart Hayes, who by the Gold era had become the group’s co-choreographer alongside Paul Domaine. Stuart was instrumental in creating one of the most iconic and gloriously camp performances of ‘Chain Reaction’ for the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party. By the time Gold arrived, Steps had more than earned their victory lap. After four years of phenomenal success, they had racked up 12 consecutive Top 5 singles, won a BRIT Award for selling more than one million tickets across three arena tours, and most importantly, had amassed enough incredible songs to fill a Greatest Hits album! Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram & TikTok: @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.

    25 Years of Gold - Part 1 - Chain Reaction (with Steve Anderson & Stuart Hayes)

  3. Jul 27

    Our Ultimate Top 5 (6, 7, 8) Music Videos

    We're counting down our individual Top 5 Steps music videos of all time. From iconic choreography and unforgettable fashion to childhood nostalgia and emotional connections, we reveal the videos that have had the biggest impact on each of us. Will our countdowns be completely different, or will some make all of our lists? Did 'Hard 2 Forget' make Brads Top 5? All will be revealed... As an added bonus, we also countdown your Top 5 as voted by YOU (our listeners) over on our Instagram and some of the results may surprise you. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram & TikTok: @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.

    Our Ultimate Top 5 (6, 7, 8) Music Videos

  4. Jun 7

    Here & Now Retrospective (with Shaun Kitchener, Finty Williams, Lara Denning and more)

    After an incredible UK and Ireland tour, Here & Now - The Steps Musical has come to an end (hopefully not for the last time) and we're celebrating the remarkable journey of a show that exceeded every expectation. In this special retrospective episode, we look back at the creation, success and legacy of the musical, from its earliest beginnings to a UK tour that won over audiences and critics alike, earning a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best New Musical. We're joined by some very special guests who helped bring the show to life, with exclusive voice notes and messages from Shaun Kitchener, Finty Williams, Lara Denning, Lauren Woolf, Ben Darcy, Alex Christian, Genevieve Taylor and Markus Södergren. We also hear from Steps fans David and Nicola, who share their own memories and reflections on what the show meant to them. Together, we celebrate the cast, creatives, crew and fans who made Here & Now such a special chapter in Steps history. Whether you saw the show once, followed the tour around the country, or simply loved hearing Steps music on stage, this is our love letter to a musical that will never be forgotten. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram & TikTok: @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.

    Here & Now Retrospective (with Shaun Kitchener, Finty Williams, Lara Denning and more)

  5. Apr 26

    Answering Your Questions: Steps 30 Predictions, Anti Tour Dreams, Controversial Opinions and more

    For the first time in Glitter & Gold history, we’re finally in the same room recording together - and you can definitely feel the chaos... We put the call out on Instagram for your questions… and you absolutely delivered. From our predictions for what Steps 30 could look like, to our ultimate Anti Tour dreams, plus some seriously controversial opinions, nothing is off limits. Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’: Instagram & TikTok: @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.

    Answering Your Questions: Steps 30 Predictions, Anti Tour Dreams, Controversial Opinions and more

  6. Mar 15

    Andy Goldmark Interview - Writing for Steps “Buzzz”, “Happy Go Lucky”, “Mars & Venus” and more

    We're delighted to be joined by global hit songwriter and producer Andy Goldmark, who co-wrote four songs for Steps’ third studio album Buzz. Andy reminisces on being asked to A&R the album and his involvement in writing and producing "Buzzz", "Happy Go Lucky", "Mars & Venus" and "Wouldn’t Hurt So Bad", and what it was like working with the band during the early 2000s. He also reveals which track he wanted a certain American rapper on as a feature artist to help launch them into the American market. We also touch on his incredible career, from discovering Jennifer Paige and her global hit "Crush" to becoming Vice President of A&R at Jive Records. 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.

    Andy Goldmark Interview - Writing for Steps “Buzzz”, “Happy Go Lucky”, “Mars & Venus” and more

  7. Feb 11

    Chris Melvin Interview - The Story Behind The Steptoons

    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.

    Chris Melvin Interview - The Story Behind The Steptoons

  8. 12/03/2025

    Steps 'Summer 2000 Arena Tour' (2000) – Concert Rewatch

    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.

    Steps 'Summer 2000 Arena Tour' (2000) – Concert Rewatch
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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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