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

    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.

    1h 9m
  2. Answering Your Questions: Steps 30 Predictions, Anti Tour Dreams, Controversial Opinions and more

    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.

    1h 3m
  3. Andy Goldmark Interview - Writing for Steps “Buzzz”, “Happy Go Lucky”, “Mars & Venus” and more

    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.

    49 min
  4. Chris Melvin Interview - The Story Behind The Steptoons

    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.

    1h 4m
  5. Steps 'Summer 2000 Arena Tour' (2000) – Concert Rewatch

    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.

    59 min
  6. Steps ‘Buzz’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-Track

    10/20/2025

    Steps ‘Buzz’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-Track

    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
  7. Steps 'The Next Step Tour' (1999) - Concert Rewatch

    09/07/2025

    Steps 'The Next Step Tour' (1999) - Concert Rewatch

    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
  8. Shaun Kitchener Interview – Inside the Steps Musical ‘Here & Now’ UK Tour

    07/31/2025

    Shaun Kitchener Interview – Inside the Steps Musical ‘Here & Now’ UK 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
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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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