That Now Podcast

That Now Podcast
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Join Leo and James as they sift chronologically through the iconic sonic time capsules of the Now That's What I Call Music albums. We'll go through the nostalgic highs and lows together and we're always open to hear what you thought of a track! It's a chronological, sociological and millenial deep dive into the music history. Hit subscribe and join the journey with us :-)

  1. 12/18/2025

    Quick Update! The Podcast is Alive!

    Just wanted to update everyone on our current gap in episodes. We will back in January, apologies for the delay and any comments of support are appreciated!

    2 min
  2. 34. Now 4 (!) | B Side | 1984 - The Lost Episode

    09/25/2025

    34. Now 4 (!) | B Side | 1984 - The Lost Episode

    Just when we thought we were out, they drag us back in! Back to the 80s to our 'lost episode'. Someone forgot to press record way back when and we didn't capture our thoughts on Now 4 Side 2 - so here it is! 1. Queen - It's a Hard Life 2. Status Quo - The Wanderer 3. Big Country - East of Eden 4. U2 - Pride 5. Feargal Sharkey - Listen To Your Father 6. OMD - Tesla Girls 7. Kim Wilde - The Second Time 8. Nik Kershaw - Human Racing 9. UB40 - If It Happens Again 10. Pointer Sisters -Jump 11. Level 42 - Hot Water 12. Eurythmics - Sexcrime (1984) 13. Malcolm McClaren - Madam Butterfly 14. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠thatnowpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠

    1h 28m
  3. 33. Now 16 | B Side | 1989 - The End of the 80s

    09/11/2025

    33. Now 16 | B Side | 1989 - The End of the 80s

    Well we've made it! We pay our final respects to 1989 and prepare to exit the 80s. Milli Vanilli, Cliff Richard and Brother Beyond - what's not to like? Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠thatnowpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠ Milli Vanilli : "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" Rebel MC and Double Trouble : "Street Tuff" Bobby Brown : "On Our Own" Technotronic feat. Felly : "Pump Up the Jam" Adeva : "I Thank You" D-Mob pts. Cathy Dennis : "C'mon and Get My Love" De la Soul : "Eye Know" Inner City : "Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'" Big Fun : "Can't Shake the Feeling" Cliff Richard : "I Just Don't Have the Heart" Jimmy Somerville feat. June Miles Kingston : "Comment te Dire Adieu" Shakespear's Sister : "You're History" Oh Well : "Oh Well" Neneh Cherry : "Kisses on the Wind" Redhead Kingpin & the FBI : "Do the Right Thing" Fresh 4 feat. Lizz E : "Wishing on a Star"

    1h 30m
  4. 32. Now 16 | A Side | 1989 -SIMPLY THE BEST!

    08/28/2025

    32. Now 16 | A Side | 1989 -SIMPLY THE BEST!

    Hello, hello - we're back after a wee break and we've got a treat for you. Tina Turner, Kate Bush and many more less good artists to dissect! Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠thatnowpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠Tracks Featured: Tears For Fears–Sowing The Seeds Of Love Belinda Carlisle–Leave A Light On Erasure–Drama! Deborah Harry–I Want That Man Sydney Youngblood– If Only I Could Curiosity Killed The Cat–Name And Number The Beautiful South– You Keep It All In Wet Wet Wet– Sweet Surrender Queen–Breakthru Tina Turner–The Best Transvision Vamp–Born To Be Sold Wendy & Lisa–Waterfall '89 Kate Bush–The Sensual World Fine Young Cannibals–I'm Not The Man I Used To Be Then Jerico–Sugar Box Living In A Box–Room In Your Heart Richard Marx– Right Here Waiting

    1h 36m
  5. 31. Now 15 | B Side | 1989 - 'I Thought I'd Hate It But I Didn't!'

    07/24/2025

    31. Now 15 | B Side | 1989 - 'I Thought I'd Hate It But I Didn't!'

    Break out the sigh counter as we continue to navigate Now 15. Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠thatnowpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠ Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler – Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) Neneh Cherry – Manchild Bobby Brown – Every Little Step Inner City – Do You Love What You Feel D‑Mob feat. LRS – It Is Time to Get Funky Donna Allen – Joy and Pain Gladys Knight – Licence to Kill Natalie Cole – Miss You Like Crazy Pet Shop Boys – It's Alright Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers – Swing the Mood Swing Out Sister – You on My Mind Bananarama – Cruel Summer '89 De La Soul – Say No Go Norman Cook & MC Wildski – Blame It on the Bassline Double Trouble and the Rebel MC – Just Keep Rockin' The Cure – Lullaby

    1h 14m
  6. 30. Now 15 | A Side | 1989 - Now That’s What I Call Bang Average

    07/10/2025

    30. Now 15 | A Side | 1989 - Now That’s What I Call Bang Average

    We meander through the middle of the road that is Now 15! Join us on this adventure through mediocrity and old friends :-) Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email thatnowpodcast@gmail.com Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠ Queen – I Want It All Simple Minds – Kick It In Fine Young Cannibals – Good Thing Holly Johnson – Americanos Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don't Care INXS – Mystify Roxette – The Look Stevie Nicks – Rooms on Fire Paul McCartney – My Brave Face Gerry Marsden / Paul McCartney / Holly Johnson & The Christians – Ferry 'Cross the Mersey The Beautiful South – Song for Whoever Kirsty MacColl – Days Danny Wilson – The Second Summer of Love Waterfront – Cry Hue and Cry – Violently Cliff Richard – The Best of Me

    1h 15m
  7. 30. Now 14 | B Side | 1989 - Is it the 90s yet?

    06/26/2025

    30. Now 14 | B Side | 1989 - Is it the 90s yet?

    Just when it was going so well the second side syndrome is back with near fatal effect. Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email thatnowpodcast@gmail.com Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page Songs Reviewed: ⁠⁠1. Buffalo Stance - Neneh Cherry 2. Good Life - Inner City 3. Hey Music Lover - S'Express 4. Blow the House Down - Living in a Box 5. Promised Land - The Style Council 6. Respect - Adeva 7. Wild thing - Tone Loc 8. I Live For Your Love - Natalie Cole 9. First Time - Robin Beck 10. Straight Up - Paula Abdul 11. I Only Wanna Be With You - Samantha Fox 12. Be My Twin - Brother Beyond 13. Love Like a River - Climie-Fisher 14. AlL She Wants Is - Duran Duran 15. Trace - Level 42 16. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball

    1h 17m
  8. 29. Now 14 | A Side | 1989 - A Cold War Thaw?

    06/12/2025

    29. Now 14 | A Side | 1989 - A Cold War Thaw?

    We're so back and it's Now 14 and it's 1989 - the whole world is changing and the Cold War is ending! What does Bananrama have to say about this? We don't know but tune in to find out. Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email thatnowpodcast@gmail.com Find all the playlists for our past and future episodes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our Spotify Page⁠⁠Now 14 A Side 1. Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart - Marc Almond/Gene Pitney 2. Two Hearts - Phil Collins 3. Stop! - Erasure 4. Help! - Bananarama/ Lananeeneenoonoo 5. Looking for Linda - Hue & Cry 6. Fine Time - Yazz 7. Four Letter Word - Kim Wilde 8. Stop - Sam Brown 9. You Got It - Roy Orbison (SKIPPED) 10. She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals 11. Need You Tonight - INXS 12. Burning Bridges - Status Quo 13. Big Area - Then Jerico 14. The Last of the Famous International Playboys - Morrissey 15. Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison 16 - Belfast Child - Simple Minds

    1h 17m
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Join Leo and James as they sift chronologically through the iconic sonic time capsules of the Now That's What I Call Music albums. We'll go through the nostalgic highs and lows together and we're always open to hear what you thought of a track! It's a chronological, sociological and millenial deep dive into the music history. Hit subscribe and join the journey with us :-)

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    That Now Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
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    Explicit
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