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Things You Didn't Know About Pop Episodes

  1. 28/05/2023

    Scott Mills goes deep on the unexpected objects that made the Radio 2 playlist.

  2. 30/04/2023

    Scott Mills explores the careers of artists through the objects that helped shape them.

  3. 09/04/2023

    Scott Mills goes deep on the unexpected objects that made the Radio 2 playlist.

  4. 13/03/2023

    Scott Mills explores the careers of artists through the objects that helped shape them.

  5. BTS and the NFT

    Scott Mills and Self Esteem look at the rise of the NFT, from Grimes & Shawn Mendes to BTS

  6. Katy Perry and the forgotten CD

    Scott Mills and Alex Rice from Sports Team find out about Katy Perry’s previous life.

  7. Lil Nas X and the Cowboy Hat

    Scott Mills discovers how a $30 beat and a Stetson hat changed the life of Lil Nas X.

  8. Christine and the Queens' Whisk

    Scott Mills & Vick Hope find out how a whisk led to the rise of Christine and the Queens.

  9. Amy Winehouse and the pin-ups book

    Scott Mills discovers how a trip to the tattooist changed Amy Winehouse’s life.

  10. Arctic Monkeys and the CD-R

    Scott and Chris Stark find out how a CD-R helped changed the lives of Arctic Monkeys.

  11. The PlayStation and the Prodigy

    Scott discovers the story behind the birth of the PlayStation which revolutionised music.

  12. Wet Leg and the Ferris Wheel

    Scott Mills and Vick Hope discover how a Ferris Wheel led to the birth of Wet Leg.

  13. Stormzy and the Banksy Stab Vest

    Scott Mills and Vick Hope talk about Stormzy’s iconic Banksy designed body armour.

  14. Sia's Wig

    Scott Mills and Vick Hope discover how Sia owes her rise to pop stardom to a simple wig.

  15. Ed Sheeran's Loop Pedal

    Scott Mills and Alex Rice explore how a simple piece of kit changed Ed Sheeran’s life.

  16. Idles And The Ashes Vinyl

    Scott Mills and Alex Rice from Sports Team talk about Idles LP containing human ashes.

  17. Britney Spears's Teletubby

    Scott Mills and Self Esteem look at how a toy helped define the image of Britney Spears.

  18. Taylor Swift's Master Tapes

    Scott Mills and Sports Team's Alex Rice talk about Taylor Swift's controversial masters.

  19. Lizzo's Flute

    Scott Mills and Self Esteem find out how a flute called Sasha changed Lizzo's life.

  20. Sam Fender's Beer Pump

    Singer Sam Fender's journey from barman to Brit Award. With Scott Mills and Chris Stark.

  21. Gorillaz Conjuring Trick

    Scott Mills finds out how a Victorian magic trick brought Gorillaz to life.

  22. Mariah Carey's VHS

    Scott Mills discovers how a VHS owned by Mariah Carey helped change the sound of Christmas

  23. Billie Eilish's Futon

    How a humble Futon helped Billie Eilish become a pop wunderkind. With Scott Mills.

  24. Tony Iommi and the Washing Up Bottle

    Scott and Self Esteem discover how a washing up liquid bottle changed heavy metal forever

  25. Things you didn't know about the history of pop

    Scott Mills launches a brand new podcast about the objects that made pop music.

  26. The Studio 54 Ledger Book

    Beverley Knight learns how a ledger book led to the downfall of the legendary nightclub.

  27. The Flaming Lips Space Bubble vs Covid 19

    Scott Mills and Jo Whiley discover how a zorb helped The Flaming Lips defeat Covid 19.

  28. The Battle of Britpop Shop Display.

    Scott & Felix White discover how a shop display was pivotal to the Oasis vs Blur battle.

  29. Prince and the Parental Advisory Label

    Scott Mills & Beverley Knight hear how Prince's Purple Rain led to a legendary label.

  30. Nirvana and the Dollar Bill

    Scott Mills and Shaun Keaveny discover the amazing story behind Nirvana's Nevermind cover

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