McWho: An American Podcast for McFly

It's just our luck to have two great co-hosts, Chantel and Craig, on this week's episode as we revisit McFly's theatrical debut in the 2006 cinematic masterpiece, Just My Luck. The four of us reminiscence about McFly's early days, British vs American reactions to the film, and Harry's facial piercings. Plus: There's a high-stakes song-ranking bracket where we put the songs from the JML album up against each other and force them to compete. Which one will come out on top? * A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans. * Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

We're bringing the Wonderland era to a close with a ranking of all the B-sides and rarities from the studio album, including several covers and a few original songs t(hat are definitely better than the songs from the studio album, by the way). While attempting to determine what makes a good cover song--being true to the original or making a whole new sound?--we discuss mishearing lyrics, what makes us cry, and jamming out to karaoke. Plus: we speak to two fans, Alys and Tab, about their love for Ultraviolet and other Wonderland songs (because we didn't really get it before). It's been quite a journey, and we're all coming out a little warmer on Wonderland than we started. * A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans. * Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

We consider Wonderland's legacy in our second album wrap-up episode: Even though Steph struggles to name five songs she genuinely likes and Sam rages against Memory Lane for, like, a long time, by the end we might just find new ways to appreciate McFly's second studio album anyway. Is it the sophomore slump of their discography or a daring, more mature sound from a band that doesn't want to be stereotyped? Why not both? * A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans. * Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

In what is perhaps our best episode yet--and not just because Sam got a new microphone this week!--we are taking on the Ballad of Paul K, McFly's fourth and final single from the Wonderland album. A genuinely moving experiment in empathy, Paul K is famously written about several of the bandmates' fathers. Join us as we contemplate aging, animation, and the symbolism of living in a house that hates you. Feels like we're getting older! * If you are someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or depression, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website for resources: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ * A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans. * Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

It's all about Wonderland's third-and-a-half single this week as we tackle "Ultraviolet" without a map or a plan. Sam doesn't even know the lyrics, Stephanie still can't understand the point of performance videos, and neither of us can figure out what this song is supposed to be about. Join us as we analyze the song's most obscure meanings, lament our lost youth, celebrate male friendships, and contemplate all possible identities for "Mrs. Halloween." Plus: This episode is brought to you by Harry Judd, the world's most perfect man.  A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

Maturity or censorship? Performance videos or scripted music videos? Silver alien or O-Town rip-off? Nose or lip rings? It’s all about debates this week as Steph and Sam consider the romanticism (or...not?) of destructive love in I Wanna Hold You, Wonderland’s third single that also happens to have three versions (?!). How's a fan to choose?   A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

A message of "okayness" feels timely and apt these days, friends. This week we tackle Wonderland's second single alongside our second guest speaker, Meredith Hughes. It's an hour of laughing at other people's misfortune as we discuss the merits of Harry's so-called friends, Tom's attempted murder, and who earns the title of the band's frontman.   A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

We're baaaack! Kicking off our second season with Wonderland's first single, "All About You," we consider, among other things, what makes a song a hit, why this one rose to super-stardom, and how badly we want copies of 2005 teen magazines. Plus: Dougie has a LOOK that's turning heads, Danny hates everything, and Harry steals the show (again). The freshman album is over, kids--we're sophomores now!   A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

Our first bits & bobs episode, where we wrap up the Room on the Third Floor era by discussing anything from that time period that wasn't on the studio album, including B-sides and covers. We rank our favorite B-sides (spoiler: it involves a lot of hating on the Beatles, whoops?), discuss the OG McBusted songs from before McFly/Busted collabs even had a name, and--most exciting of all--interview some McFly fans about their earliest memories. It tastes just like cherry cola, y'all.     A podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

It's the battle of the slow jams versus surf rock bops as Stephanie and Sam consider the top five best songs from McFly's freshman album. In addition to singing badly and gushing over James Bourne, we uncover a lot of questions: Is broccoli just a euphemism? Who has dirtier minds, Brits or Americans? What is the best song on this album? And WHY was it so hard for these boys to get girlfriends?   A new podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.     Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Email: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

This week we have our FIRST EVER guest, Kathleen Harris, join us for our conversation on the title song from Room on the Third Floor and, whoops, did we pick a weird one for her! In addition to throwing a lot of shade on this song, we discuss body autonomy, attractive plastic people, and the importance of showing artistic range. This song was the first McFly released that wasn't about girls--but at what cost?   A new podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music--and their fashion choices--throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.     Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

It's official, folks: Third time's the charm. In our discussion of why "That Girl" is clearly the best single from Room on the Third Floor (we will not be accepting any other nominations at this time), we consider very serious things like economic status, social class, and Tom's butt. We have no idea how to talk about music, but we know we like guitar solos. Not to mention: Danny and Sam are back together, Stephanie moves to #FreeHarry2020, and Dougie might be murderer.   A new podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music--and their fashion choices--throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.       Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

What were you wearing in 2004? It was probably better than Dougie's clothes in the music video for McFly's second hit single, "Obviously." McWho: An American podcast for McFly is back with their second episode, where they discuss Gi's ex-boyfriend, a 23-year-old marine probably, and how weird it must be to date a writer, especially when you break up and they write songs about you. Plus: We don't understand British money; Sam and Dougie have the same sense of fashion; Steph has a crush on Gi; and Flones gets a shout-out (Tom's eyebrows are back, obviously).   A brand-new podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music--and their fashion choices--throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)

In 2004, the Beach Boys had babies with the Beatles and then those babies made their first music video. McFly is here, and so is this podcast! Two US fans discuss McFly's first single--"Five Colors," because America, you know?--and consider how it functions as the perfect debut. We don't know what Surf Rock is, but we're pretty sure this is it. Also: wise-cracks about Danny's early 2000s fashion sense, Harry at the door with flowers, Dougie's butt, and an award for Tom's eyebrows.   A brand-new podcast all about McFly, McWho is hosted by two best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music--and their fashion choices--throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro credit: "La Bamba" by Jules Grandgagnage (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_bamba_chords_cfg7.ogg)   Richard Banks' article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/ch63/

A brand-new podcast all about McFly, McWho: An American Podcast for McFly is hosted by two best friends who've grown tired of other Americans asking who they mean when they mention their favorite band. They've always been alone with their love--until now! Following the evolution of McFly's music--and their fashion choices--throughout the years, one hit single at a time, this podcast is by fans, for fans.   Twitter & Facebook: @McWhothePodcast Gmail: mcwhothepodcast@gmail.com

This week on McWho, we’re covering “Honey, I’m Home”—McFly’s latest single to date (already two years old!) and the last stop on our journey through their discography (don’t worry, it’s not our final episode, just our final single). We’re unpacking what “home” really means in the world of McFly—romantically, emotionally, and as a band. From the deep relationship vibes to the subtle nods to their legacy, this song gives us feelings. Plus, we get into the curious case of song title twins and share a little surprise… let’s just say, keep your eyes peeled during the music video. 👀This one’s thoughtful, emotional, and just a little chaotic—classic McWho. 💛

This week on McWho, we’re diving into God of Rock and Roll—and can someone explain how this song DIDN’T chart?! Steph is in her 80’s nostalgia era, Sam’s wondering if she’s officially a drum bitch, and together we’re trying to decide if this is a worship song, a fever dream, or just McFly being hot and half-naked (again, thank you 🙏).Come along as we break down the music video’s is-it-actually-80’s-or-alt-2000’s-80’s vibes, laugh at our swapped energies from last week, and celebrate the continuation of this album journey. 🖤 🎸🔥

It’s the start of a brand-new (and final… for now) season of McWho! We’re kicking things off with McFly’s first single from Power to Play: Where Did All the Guitars Go?This week, Sam’s lukewarm. Stephanie’s feral. And the memes? Out of control. We’re talking guitar solos, glam rock fantasies, and why this track sounds like the boys were finally allowed to go full chaos mode in the best way.We don’t censor our f-bombs anymore, so buckle up—because one of us is screaming “I’m a hoe for guitar solos,” and the other is begging for restraint. Is this single a triumphant return to rock? Or just… a bit eh? You decide. 🎸

In this final episode of the Young Dumb Thrills season, Stephanie and Sam break down their top 5 songs from McFly’s sixth studio album. This record doesn’t just mark the end of their decade-long hiatus—it truly feels like McFly is back. From infectious energy to heartfelt lyrics, Young Dumb Thrills delivers pure joy to fans old and new. Stephanie is ready to dance. Sam is here for the deep, earnest moments. But which tracks make the cut? And where do your favorites rank? Tune in for a fun, chaotic, and (probably) mildly dramatic discussion of McFly’s best moments on this album! 🎶

This week on McWho, we’re tackling “You're Not Special”—and let’s just say, this one did NOT win us over. 🥶 Is this McFly’s biggest misstep, or are we just missing something? It’s the coldest reception we’ve ever given a track, but we’re asking: Are we all sleeping on this song? Have we fundamentally misunderstood its message? Or… is it just not that good? Tune in as we break down the lyrics and message, the music video, and why “You're Not Special” might be McFly’s most forgettable single yet. 💀