Episodes: 174
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Publicly listed emails
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Annie Macmanus - Broadcaster and DJ known for her work championing contemporary music and interviewing artists.
Nick Grimshaw - Broadcaster and radio presenter with a strong focus on contemporary music and popular culture.
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Glastonbury Tickets, Celebrity Traitors and Tinashe Gets Her Flowers
October 08, 2026
This week, Annie was honoured by the Ivors Academy for her contribution to music and for bringing new music to wider audiences and Nick was the one to hand her the award at a ceremony that saw Emily Eavis, James Blake, MNEK, and Stormzy take home awards too. What made James Blake’s speech about the state of the music industry so powerful and indisputable? And how does Annie feel about Stormzy shouting her out (twice) when he accepted his award? Elsewhere, Glastonbury tickets sold out within 4...
Noel Gallagher on Man City, Madonna at the VMAS and Taylor Swift’s Bad Reviews
October 01, 2026
Annie and Nick catch up on a busy and divisive week in music. New Stevie Wonder music has been unanimously welcomed, while the VMAs have split opinion – and inspired Annie and Nick to ask: does anyone care about them anymore? Other questions raised this week: why do Irish people make fun of Bono so much? Why are some people being mean about Madonna on the internet? Should the VMAs have rethought the George Michael tribute? And why are many Taylor Swift fans disappointed by the bonus Life of a...
The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response and a Spice Girls Biopic
September 24, 2026
BAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour after all his support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, Annie and Jack discuss his on-stage statements, and they look at how other artists have dealt with politics and activism in the past. Elsewhere, Céline Dion has won the hearts of the world just by being herself outside her Paris hotel, Madonna and Charli have finally conf...
Brian Oake Show · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, DJs, producers, bandleaders, and other music professionals with a current release, performance, collaboration, or distinctive perspective on contemporary music and pop culture. Common among recent guests: Recognized recording career; Current music release or major performance; Notable collaborations with established artists. Recent guests include Shygirl.
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