Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good).      She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour...      Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therapist after being dropped by Sony and how the '90s music revival tours have kept her busy ever since.      Plus she chats about her new album and the perils of one-piece catsuits!           =====       Rozalla's new album, Turn On The Light is out now. You can buy and stream digital versions in the usual places, as well as buy it on CD and vinyl from energiserecords.com. You can also catch Rozalla at a number of music festivals this year, including the Biggest Disco in Birmingham, Glasgow and Wembley in December 2024.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop      Lotta Love courtesy of Rozalla.    

Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket.      He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film.      Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and was reluctant to talk about his involvement for a long time - and instead switched careers to become a vet.      Plus he gives his verdict on the latest Wonka film and reveals his new baby grand-daughter's sweet Wonka-inspired name.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find the pod on X @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more.      The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star.      She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident.      Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved to California to escape the press.      Plus she talks about how she's forged her own varied path outside of Five Star, her "Denaissance" and her new Chrismas single.      =====      Santa Claus is Coming is out now - you can buy or stream it in all the usual places.      You can also check out Deniece’s website for upcoming tour dates - deniecepearsonofficial.com.      Follow Deniece on X @DeniecePearson and on Instagram @msdeniecepearson      =====      If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter/X @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out how you can help at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop Santa Claus is Coming courtesy of Deniece Pearson.

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana.      He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on.      Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem.      He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens and disappear from public view, talks about going to cosmetology school to train as a hairdresser - and why the job wasn't what he thought it would be.      Plus he talks about his passion for cultivating cannabis over the past 20 years and the challenges he's faced running a business in the industry.      =====      You can find out more about The Mary Danksters and pick up some merch at themarydanksters.store - and you can find Omri on Instagram at @dankster_omz.      If you’re in the mood to rewatch Eerie Indiana, you can stream it free on Amazon’s Freevee (US only at time of publishing).      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, you can donate to help with running costs. ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman.      He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos.      Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy soprano career at 16, the pressure of starting an adult singing career and how he has Songs of Praise to thank for relaunching it.      Plus he relives his part in the infamous Royal It's A Knockout tournament, rubbishes claims his award-winning actress daughter Emilia is a nepo baby and chats about the latest album in his One Voice series, which sees him duet with his younger self.      =====      Aled’s latest album One Voice - Full Circle is out now and the Full Circle tour runs from March - November 2024.  More information and dates can be found on Aled's website - officialaledjones.com.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, you can donate to help with running costs. ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop Bright Eyes courtesy of Decca/Universal Music.

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez.      He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!).      Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas.      Plus he chats about celebrating the 30th anninversary of his Tex-Mex band, Los Pacaminos, with a new album and tour.      =====    Paul and Los Pacaminos will be touring around the UK from November 2023 until March 2024, culminating with a London show at The Forge in Camden. See all the dates on their website - lospacaminos.com.      More details about Paul's current Behind the Lens UK tour and his 2024 European dates can be found on his website - paul-young.com.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.      If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones.      He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair!      Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice.      Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads, shares some of his haikus and imagines a future world that has lost all our data after a digial meltdown in his new novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time.      **Please note there is some swearing in this episode      =====     Win a signed copy of Jeremiah Bourne in Time! Go to celebritycatchup.com/win to enter.      Nigel's latest novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time is out now. You can find out more about the book and his poetry tour on his website - nigelplaner.co.uk      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter. She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign.  Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with their cult hit ghost hunting programme Most Haunted - and why she considers her TV presenting career is now over. Plus she talks about starting her own record label, her passion for the paranormal and the latest novel in her young adult Ghost Hunter Chronicles series, The Witches of Pendle. **Please note there is some swearing in this episode** =====     Win a signed copy of The Witches of Pendle! Go to celebritycatchup.com/win to enter. =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop    

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!   Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.   Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! =============   If you'd like to say hello you can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.   And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.   =============   Produced and edited by Genevieve.   Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5.  Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded. '90s fans can hear from pop princesses B*Witched, Stuart Little star Jonathan Lipnicki and Rose McGowan, who talks us through her iconic death scene in Wes Craven horror Scream. While '00s lovers can reminisce with Paul Potts, the first winner of Britain's Got Talent, and Andre Royo - who shares some brilliant stories from The Wire. Plus Star Trek legend George Takei recalls his traumatic (but highly entertaining!) experience eating kangaroo penis - and hear the final broadcast interview from the godfather of TV talk shows, Jerry Springer. **Please note there is some swearing in this episode** =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Genevieve drops by to celebrate Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did's 3rd birthday! Thanks so much to all the guests and to everyone for listening over the past 5 series. Season 6 will be coming soon! =====      If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

SEASON 5 FINALE! Rose joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the classic Wes Craven horror film Scream.    She talks about her affection for the director, styling herself in the film, crashing prom parties with co-star David Arquette and breaks down her iconic death scene.    Rose also chats about experiencing many of life's milestones on screen before they actually happened in real life, her five years on hit show Charmed - and explains why she felt lonely at the height of her fame.    Plus, we talk about dogs, hair, prehistoric bugs and how she might be returning to the big screen soon...    =====       Rose will be appearing at the Wales Comic Con in Telford from 13-14 May. For more information, look on the Wales Comic Con website.    Rose's book Brave is also available in all bookshops - and you can follow her on Instagram @rosemcgowan.    =====      If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Edele and Sinead of B*Witched join Genevieve to reminisce about the group's record breaking success in the late '90s after their debut smash hit C'est La Vie.      They talk double denim, having their own singing dolls and explain why they were shocked when they saw their first music video (don't mention the neck tattoo!).      The ladies also recall the difficult day when they received the phone call telling them they'd been dropped by their record label and the steps they took to build themselves back up again - including going back to college, becoming a reiki master and writing songs for other bands - all before reuniting in 2012.      Plus they talk celebrating B*Witched's 25th anniversary with new music and a possible tour.      =====       B*Witched's latest single Birthday is out now.      For details of where you can see them live, check out their Instagram @officialbwitched.      =====      If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.      If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.      And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.        ======      Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop      Birthday courtesy of B*Witched.          

Jonathan joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame as a young actor in Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire and Like Mike. He chats about the high calibre onscreen parents he's had, explains his freak accident that held up filming on one movie - and reveals why he's not a recipient of one of Tom Cruise's famous Christmas cakes. Jonathan also talks about his experience of anxiety and depression and how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped give him mental resilience and a more positive outlook on life. He also pays tribute to his beloved dog, Denny - and explains how his role on Dawson's Creek made him the best brother in the world... ** This episode contains mild swearing ** =====  You can watch Jonathan's short film Date, which is linked on his Instagram page @jonathanlipnicki.  You can also check out his podcast, Comeback Kids - and keep an eye out for a couple of Jonathan’s new movies coming out soon. =====    If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast. And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop    

** This turned out to be Jerry’s last broadcast interview before he sadly passed a few weeks later.  **      Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history.      He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the infamous guest who married a horse...     Jerry also talks about his political career before her became a talk show host and recounts the time he wrestled a bear on live TV when he was the mayor of Cincinnati!  Plus he chats about being on the cover of Rolling Stone, learning about his family's tragic past, retiring and reveals his happiest moment in television.      =============        If you’d like a Jerry Springer Show fix, there’s a whole library of clips on the Jerry Springer TV Youtube channel - and if you’re in the US you can watch reruns every weekday - just go to jerryspringertv.com to find your local TV listings.  =============      If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast. And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      =============      Produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

There's no guest this week after a short notice cancellation, but Genevieve drops by to tease the next guest and shares her own upcoming nostalgia fest.   In the meantime, check out the guests from the past four seasons and see what you may have missed! =============      Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.      And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      =============      Produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston join Genevieve to reminisce about winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and then becoming one of the biggest pop acts of the early '80s. They chat about being trend setters, recall the horrific coach crash they all miraculously survived and open up about the infighting that led to Jay leaving the band - and explain how they reunited 25 years later. Plus Jay talks about music bringing her back from rock bottom, her theatre school and her amazing cancer recovery. While Cheryl reveals her worst moment on stage and the celebrity who isn't the best kisser...! **Please note this episode contains mild swearing** =============       The Fizz are playing at Indigo at the O2 in London on 31 March. You can find all the dates for their upcoming shows this year at thefizzofficial.com - and their latest album, Everything Under the Sun, is out now.      =============      Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.      And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      =============      Produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Tiffany joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame at 15 with her debut smash hit I Think We're Alone Now.      She talks about initially not being keen on the track, the shopping mall tour and meeting Michael Jackson the week after she knocked him off the number one spot in the Billboard chart... #awkward! Tiffany also talks about the challenges of shaking off the stigma of being a teen pop star, posing for Playboy and her friendship with Debbie Gibson. Plus she talks about her new album, her cookery club and her current obsession with cauliflower...      =============     Tiffany's latest album, Shadows, is out now.  You can find out more about Let's Food With Tiffany, Radical Redz and upcoming tour dates at tiffanytunes.com.     You can also follow Tiffany on Instagram @tiffany_tunes, on Twitter @tiffanytunes and on her YouTube channel.     =============      Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.      And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      =============      Produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Andre joins Genevieve to reminisce about playing much-loved character Bubbles in one of the best TV dramas of all time, The Wire.     He reveals why his mum was livid when he first got the part, talks about the time Mark Wahlberg mistook him for a real drug addict - and explains how Samuel L Jackson helped him through a bleak time.      Andre also chats about trying to maintain a better work/life balance, his love of theatre, explains why he doesn’t feel like he’s “made it” yet - and reveals how President Obama once fanboyed him.      **Please note this episode contains swearing**     =============      You can currently catch Andre on Truth Be Told on Apple TV, in With Love on Amazon and his latest film, To Leslie, is available to rent on the usual streaming platforms.     And of course, you can always rewatch The Wire!     You can follow Andre on Twitter - @AndreRoyo and on Instagram - @mr.dreroyo.      =============      Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast.      And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support.      =============      Produced and edited by Genevieve.     Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop