They Deserved Better: A Pop Music Enthusiast Podcast

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They Deserved Better is the pop music enthusiast podcast where underrated players of pop music get their flowers, both past and present, one record at a time. Hosted by me, Garby, each episode invites you to explore an underrated pop album that was completely overlooked. You will learn about the artist, the record, as well as my favourite tracks (and less favourite tracks.) They deserved better. And you'll hear why.

Episodes

  1. Sam Sparro - Boombox Eternal

    11/02/2025

    Sam Sparro - Boombox Eternal

    We’re turning up the volume on Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro’s 2020 album Boombox Eternal — a shimmering love letter to ‘80s/'90s funk, groove, and soul. 🎶✨ Blending nostalgia with modern flair, Boombox Eternal is bold, joyful, and criminally overlooked. So why didn’t it make the noise it deserved? Let’s talk about it. If you’re looking for something new that harkens back to the golden era of 90s music or just love seeking out solid pop records to explore, you've come to the right place. Make sure to rate, review, and follow the show on Spotify. And don’t forget to drop a comment on this episode! 🎧 Episode 4 is streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. -------------- Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tdb.pod/⁠⁠⁠ I would love to hear from you! You can email me at ⁠⁠⁠mailto: theydeservedbetterpod@gmail.com

    43 min
  2. Dragonette - Fixin To Thrill

    08/17/2025

    Dragonette - Fixin To Thrill

    Today, we’re rewinding to 2009 for one of the sleekest, most underrated electro-pop records of the late 2000s: Dragonette’s Fixin to Thrill ⚡💿 Packed with razor-sharp hooks, glittery synths, and attitude for days, this album was radio-friendly, is packed with hits, but never got the flowers it deserved. If you’re hunting for your next pop obsession—or just love diving into the hidden gems in pop music history — this episode’s for you. Make sure to rate, review, and follow the show on Spotify. And don’t forget to drop a comment on this episode! -------------- Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tdb.pod/⁠⁠ Follow me on Blue Sky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tdbpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ I would love to hear from you! You can email me at ⁠⁠mailto: theydeservedbetterpod@gmail.com

    50 min
  3. Rachel Stevens - Come And Get It

    07/20/2025

    Rachel Stevens - Come And Get It

    ✨ One of the greatest pop albums you probably missed… This week on They Deserved Better, we dive into Rachel Stevens’ 2005 gem Come and Get It—a sleek, glittery electro-pop masterclass that critics loved and the charts ignored. What went wrong? Why does it still slap? And does this album secretly define 2000s pop? 🎧 Hit play and let’s give this cult classic the flowers it deserves. Make sure to rate, review, and follow the show on Spotify. And don’t forget to drop a comment on this episode! -------------- Follow me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tdb.pod/⁠ Follow me on Blue Sky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tdbpod.bsky.social⁠ I would love to hear from you! You can email me at ⁠mailto: theydeservedbetterpod@gmail.com

    47 min
  4. Kylie Minogue - Aphrodite

    06/22/2025

    Kylie Minogue - Aphrodite

    All the lovers don't compare to you. Join me on my inaugural episode as I discuss the Australian (and pseudo-British) national treasure that is Kylie Minogue and her 2010 studio album, Aphrodite. Have a listen to learn more about the legend herself, her musical journey leading up to Aphrodite, and get a track-by-track review of all of the songs on this fantastic pop record. Make sure to rate, review, and follow my show on Spotify. And don’t forget to drop a comment on this episode! -------------- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdb.pod/ Follow me on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tdbpod.bsky.social I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email at mailto: theydeservedbetterpod@gmail.com

    34 min
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They Deserved Better is the pop music enthusiast podcast where underrated players of pop music get their flowers, both past and present, one record at a time. Hosted by me, Garby, each episode invites you to explore an underrated pop album that was completely overlooked. You will learn about the artist, the record, as well as my favourite tracks (and less favourite tracks.) They deserved better. And you'll hear why.

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