The 2000s Chart Show: A 00s Pop Music Podcast

This week on the podcast where we're celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 at a time we're talking about the following songs:3 of a Kind - Baby CakesAngel City - Do You Know (I Go Crazy)Ashlee Simpson - Pieces of MeBloc Party - HelicopterBrandy - AfrodisiacChristina Milian - Whatever U WantDaniel Bedingfield - Nothing Hurts Like LoveDannii Minogue - You Won't Forget About MeDanzel - Pump it UpDarius - Kinda LoveDeep Dish - FlashdanceDepeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence 04Duncan James - I Believe My HeartEric Prydz - Call On MeEstelle - FreeGirls Aloud - Love MachineGoldie Lookin Chain - Your Mother's Got a PenisGood Charlotte - PredictableGraham Coxon - Freakin' Out / All Over MeJa Rule - WonderfulJay Sean - StolenKelis - MillionaireKhia - My Neck My Back (Lick It)Kings of Leon - The BucketLil' Flip - SunshineLucie Silvas - What You're Made OfManic Street Preachers - The Love of Richard NixonMylo - Drop the PressureR. Kelly - Happy People / U Saved MeRachel Stevens - More More MoreRobbie Williams - RadioRooster - Come Get SomeScissor Sisters - MarySnow Patrol - How to Be DeadThe Dualers - Kiss on the LipsThe Libertines - What Became of the Likely LadsThe Noise Next Door - Lock Up Ya Daughters / Ministry of MayhemThe Others - Stan BowlesThe Zutons - Don't Ever Think (Too Much)Tina Turner - Open Arms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast celebrating the pop music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time: 'New' (for 2004) music from Björk, The Cure, Darius, Depeche Mode, The Dualers, Kelis, Lil Flip, Manic Street Preachers, Mylo, Placebo, R Kelly, Rammstein, Slipknot, Travis, The Zutons and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the pop music podcast where we celebrate the music of the 2000s one top 40 singles chart at a time:Which 2000s pop rock band started out doing Pokemon-based tunes - and what huge part did they play in the future of streaming?Why is Duncan James releasing solo singles even before Blue have broken up?How did Robbie Williams and Morrissey end up in a feud?Why Cliff Richard was once called "too sexy for TV"What is the tragic history of the song Mary by the Scissor Sisters?Which indie rocker started throwing Monster Munch at people in a plane?Which 90s soft rockers covered S Club 7's Don't Stop Moving?Why Marvin Humes' ex released a version of JLS' Beat Again called Cheat AgainAll that plus new 2004 releases from The Beautiful South, Cliff Richard, Duncan James and Keedie, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Kasabian, Morrissey, Rooster, Rhian Benson, Scissor Sisters, Velvet Revolver and VS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week 20 years ago, a new chart record was broken as SEVEN (!) songs are new entries on the top 10, with 17 (!!) new entries in total from the likes of Rachel Stevens, Robbie Williams, Good Charlotte, Brandy, Eamon, DJ Casper and Khia.This week on the pop music podcast where we celebrate the music of the 2000s one top 40 singles chart at a time:What did Rachel Stevens take from a former adult film actress....and what did Fidel Castro have to do with it?Why Eamon found himself being accused of misogyny whilst on a trip to Alton TowersExactly how many times was Khia arrested for 'criminal mischief'?How did the Oops Upside Your Head rowing on the floor dance start?How will Enya get mentioned AGAIN in another episode despite not releasing any music in 2004?All that plus the usual 2000s nostalgia, iconic pop music and crazy trivia you never knew about music's finest decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to get cheeky cheeky for the last time as the Cheeky Girls take their last bow on the UK top 40. Elsewhere in the pop music landscape, Jentina and Beverley Knight are flopping hard, Ashlee Simpson is getting humiliated on live TV and The Streets and Super Furry Animals are trying to see what they can get away with when it comes to drugs and swearing on the charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To all those people who say "OK, but why isn't there a straight pride"...here it is. This episode is for you. For some reason, on this week 20 years ago the music industry conspired to get every middle-aged man on their rosters to release music all in the same week, with only Alacazar left to offer any sort of gay counterpoint.But it's still a great episode of the podcast reliving the pop music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time, with answers to the following questions:Which Britpop star went to prison for threatening to chop an air hostess' hands off?Which eccentric 60s legend once bought 8 tonnes of sand?Which dance icon lived next door to Paul McCartney (who forced him to leave the country)?Which indie band started a fight with the entire town of Worthing?How many fun facts about Muse is too many?All that plus a lorra lorra laughs and tunes from Alcazar, Biffy Clyro, Brian Wilson, Donny Osmond, Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Ian Brown, Mark Knopfler, Muse, The Ordinary Boys and Paul McCartney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's go, eskimo...Girls Aloud are back with Love Machine, a song that the band hated. And they're not the only ones who despise their own songs this week, as Joss Stone and Eric Prydz have also had very few words to say about their tracks either...Also on this week's edition of the 2000s pop music podcast that's reliving the top 40 singles chart from this week years ago:Which singer went to prison for manslaughter and then just a few months later got amnesia from a car accident?Why is there huge controversy in the music industry about the song Call on Me (apart from that v. thrusty music video)?Which band's name is nearly an anagram of 'gay nerd'?Why were the 2005 Grammys refuse to give awards to anyone who was actually relevant?How did I deal with the break-up of my first (and only) heterosexual relationship?Which Irish legend told Jim from The Corrs that he needed to "get a life"?Why did everyone in 2004 know Johnny Borrell from Razorlight's phone number?All that plus the usual pop music nostalgia, '00s trivia and new to 2004 tunes from Annie, Beastie Boys, Bryan Adams, Cassidy, The Corrs, Dido, Eric Prydz, Girls Aloud, Green Day, Interpol, Joss Stone, Razorlight, Status Quo, Thirteen Senses and The 22-20s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always a big moment when a boyband member goes solo, and 2004 saw Brian "Bryan" McFadden have a go with "Real To Me". But will the results be more Robbie Williams or Louis Tomlinson (sorry Directioners)? Find out on the latest episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the songs that were in the UK top 40 singles chart this week 20 years ago.Also on this week's episode:A rapper gouges out his own eye in one of the most tragic tales we have ever told on the podcast;Loose Women ruins the relationship of Brian McFadden and Kerry Katona;Nick Cave tries to kick a journalist's head in;Peter Andre starts a fight with a photographer outside of Katie Price's court case;Natasha Bedingfield makes chart history;McFly fans fight on the SongMeanings forums;Pluss: we count down the 10 best ever novelty Europop number 1s in the latest edition of "The 2000s Chart Show Chart" and reveal that Agadoo by Black Lace is a cover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the pop music podcast reliving the top 40s charts of the 2000s:Which rap star of the 00s now teaches gun safety in Illinois?Which Australian singer did Simon Amstell (ALLEGEDLY) try to out on Popworld?How did Liam from The Prodigy meet his wife, Natalie Appleton off of All Saints?Which 80s movie icon dated a young Victoria Beckham?Which dance songwriter of the 2000s won a silver in boxing at the Commonwealth Games?What do Lady Gaga, Aaliyah and Tamar Braxton have to do with Jojo's solo career?Why are the X Factor 2011 contestants officially better than Paul Weller?Why did Nelly release two albums in 2004?All this plus the usual deep dives into some of the most iconic pop songs of 2004, bad puns and UK pop culture fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She wiiiiiiiilllllllll be lovvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeddddd...but was Maroon 5's defining track a big enough hit to knock Natasha Bedingfield off the top or stop Sugababes, The 411 and Dizzee Rascal from getting to number one this week 20 years ago on the UK single chart.Find out on the latest episode of the podcast reliving the iconic pop music of the 2000s, one UK top 40 singles chart at a time.Also on this week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show:Is being on an Asda ad enough to get a bad song to number one?Which two icons of 2000s pop released their worst songs so far this week in 2004?What were the ingredients of Maroon 5's Snapple collab Tea Will Be Loved?How did the record label ruin The 411's career?Which unlikely crooner beat Dizzee Rascal to Best Urban Act at the Brits?How much can you buy on eBay for the award Westlife got for getting the first number one in the download chart?Answers to all these questions revealed in this week's episode alongside the usual laughs, pop culture nostalgia and 2000s music anthems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the podcast celebrating the pop music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time...-Why The Libertines and Keane were accused of feuding in 2004-Why Daniel Bedingfield is the male Dido-How Franz Ferdinand's erotic gay anthem could have been even gayer-Which Irish rock band told us us "suck Satan's c***"-Which dance one hit wonder got her phone stolen in the London riots-Why Busted hate Little MixAll that nostalgic noughties fun plus fascinating facts and great songs from Natasha Bedinfield, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Stonebridge, Franz Ferdinand, Keane, LL Cool J and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with one of my personal favourite chart battles of the 2000s. A very chaotic Libertines who have basically broken up on the cusp of being the biggest band in the UK vs. the madly catchy Baby Cakes by 3 of a Kind. Will the British record buying public put up with Can't Stand Me Now, or do they they like it down low low? All will be revealed as we relive the UK top 40 singles chart from this week 20 years ago.Also on this week's episode: Pop trivia! Deranged takes! Nostalgia! Bad accents! Plus:*Which rapper lost the demo of his second album in a threesome?*Which 2000s pop star was the face of the water brand that had a very unfortunate tagline involving spunk?*Which indie girlie of 2004's mum was in the Carry On films?*Which X Factor winner did Busted call "rude"?All that plus songs from some of the 2000s' biggest pop stars, including Busted, Britney, Anastasia, Rachel Stevens, Jamelia, Usher and McFly.Timecodes for this week's new release (SPOILERS AHEAD FOR CHART PLACEMENTS IF IT'S POSSIBLE TO SPOIL A CHART FROM LITERALLY 2004):00:08:16 - Soulwax - Any Minute Now00:12:40 - Charlotte Hatherley - Summer00:18:12 - Finn Brothers - Won’t Give In00:22:48 - Scent - Up & Down00:27:23 - Biffy Clyro - Glitter & Trauma00:32:49 - Lloyd Banks - On Fire 00:40:39 - Javine - Don’t Walk Away00:46:45 - The Rasmus - Guilty00:51:15 - Beenie Man - King of the Dancehall00:56:50 - Kasabian - LSF1:03:51 - V - Hip to Hip / Can You Feel It1:13:24 - The Libertines - Can’t Stand Me Now1:19:20 - 3 of a Kind - Baby Cakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks 20 years ago was a terrible one if you liked boy bands of all kinds, with Busted and D12 releasing their last ever singles on the UK top 40. Also this week on your favourite 2000s pop music nostalgia podcast:Which former Britpop icon had a habit of going to gigs, stripping naked and throwing sausages at bands?Which Girls Aloud song was initially offered to Britney as the lead single for In the Zone?Which two very famous pop stars of 2004 did Xenomania turn down?Which pop star put her career on hold to star in the film version of Phantom of the OperaThis week's episode has answers to all those questions plus the usual nostalgia, pop nonsense and talk about the following hits of 2004:Ash - StarcrossedBeverley Knight - Come As You AreBlack Eyed Peas - Let's Get It StartedBlue - Bubblin'Britney Spears - EverytimeBusted - Thunderbirds Are Go/3amCassidy - HotelThe Charlatans - Try Again TodayD12 - How ComeDamien Rice - CannonballEamon - F**k ItEstelle - 1980Flip & Fill - DiscolandFrankee - FURBThe Futureheads - Decent Days and NightsGeorge Michael - FlawlessGirls Aloud - The ShowGraham Coxon - SpectacularThe Hives - Walk Idiot WalkJamelia - See It in a Boy's EyesJay Sean - Eyes on YouJennifer Ellison - Bye Bye BoyJ-Kwon - TipsyKelis - Trick MeKylie Minogue - ChocolateLou Reed - Satellite of Love 04Mania - Looking For a PlaceMario Winans - I Don't Wanna KnowMarques Houston - Pop That BootyMcFly - ObviouslyMorrissey - First of the Gang to DieNina Sky - Move Ya BodyO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiRachel Stevens - Some GirlsShapeshifters - Lola's ThemeShaznay Lewis - Never Felt Like This BeforeThe Streets - Dry Your EyesStyles & Breeze - You’re ShiningUsher - BurnWill Young - Friday's Child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another great top 40 singles chart featuring some of the best pop music of 2004. On this week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show, find out:Why famous song of 2004 nearly featured Chris Martin awkwardly saying the word "mate"Which dance music vocalists also recorded nursery rhymes and pop hits for those iconic Early Learning Centre CDsWho once threw a tambourine at a woman at a gig after fighting with her over whether Northampton was a "sh*thole" or notHow Estelle forced John Legend to work with herAll that plus 00s nostalgia, fascinating stories and the usual pop music nonsense.This week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show features discussion about the following pop hits of 2004:Anastacia - Left Outside AloneAsh - StarcrossedBadly Drawn Boy - Year of the RatBasement Jaxx - Good LuckBeverley Knight - Come As You AreBlack Eyed Peas - Let's Get It StartedBlue - Bubblin'Britney Spears - EverytimeCassidy - HotelCounting Crows - Accidentally in LoveThe Cure - The End of the WorldDamien Rice - CannonballEamon - F**k ItEstelle - 1980Flip & Fill - DiscolandFrankee - FURBGeorge Michael - FlawlessGirls Aloud - The ShowThe Hives - Walk Idiot WalkJamelia - See It in a Boy's EyesJay Sean - Eyes on YouJ-Kwon - TipsyKelis - Trick MeKylie Minogue - ChocolateLou Reed - Satellite of Love 04Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna KnowMarques Houston - Pop That BootyMatt Goss - FlyMcFly - ObviouslyMorrissey - First of the Gang to DieNina Sky - Move Ya BodyO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiRachel Stevens - Some GirlsShapeshifters - Lola's ThemeShaznay Lewis - Never Felt Like This BeforeSnow Patrol - Spitting GamesThe Streets - Dry Your EyesStyles & Breeze - You’re ShiningUsher - BurnWill Young - Friday's Child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My baby drives a car....and Geri Halliwell (ALLEGEDLY) cries in it. On this week's podcast, Nelly Furtado flops hard, Bloc Party join the 2000s indie revival party, Slash from Guns and Roses dies and is brought back to life, I do the world's worst Shrek impression, the 2004 Mercury Prize noms are announced, I send a band to The 2000s Chart Show jail, Jamelia delivers her best song yet and J-Kwon has paternity drama.And oh yes... LOLA'S BLOODY THEME and SOME FRICKIN GIRLS are released (for SEO purposes that's Lola's Theme and Some Girls FYI). All in all, a fun week of 2000s pop music nostalgia on the podcast reliving 2004 one top 40 singles chart at a time.This week's episode features discussion about the following pop hits of 2004:Anastacia - Left Outside AloneBasement Jaxx - Good LuckBeverley Knight - Come As You AreBlack Eyed Peas - Let's Get It StartedBloc Party - Little Thoughts/TulipsBlue - Bubblin'Brandy - Talk About Our LoveBritney Spears - EverytimeCassidy - HotelCounting Crows - Accidentally in LoveDamien Rice - CannonballEamon - F**k ItElvis Presley - That's All RightFlip & Fill - DiscolandFrankee - FURBGeorge Michael - FlawlessGirls Aloud - The ShowThe Hives - Walk Idiot WalkJamelia - See It in a Boy's EyesJay Sean - Eyes on YouJ-Kwon - TipsyKelis - Trick MeKylie Minogue - ChocolateMario Winans - I Don't Wanna KnowMarillion - Don't Hurt YourselfMcFly - ObviouslyMorrissey - First of the Gang to DieMull Historical Society - How 'Bout I Love You MoreNelly Furtado - ForcaNina Sky - Move Ya BodyO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiOutkast - RosesRachel Stevens - Some GirlsScissor Sisters - LauraShapeshifters - Lola's ThemeShaznay Lewis - Never Felt Like This BeforeSnow Patrol - Spitting GamesUsher - BurnVelvet Revolver - SlitherWill Young - Friday's Child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show celebrating the iconic pop music of 2004...we revisit the singles chart from this week 20 years ago, with new releases from Damien Rice, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Elvis Presley, The 5678s, Ghostface, The Hives, Ian van Dahl, Max Sedgley, Nina Sky, Orbital, Shaznay Lewis, Shystie and Will Young.All that plus random 00s nostalgia, jokes and music trivia you won't believe. Who is the fastest rapper in the world? Who got in a feud where she called Azealia Banks "table tits"? Which band was nearly called Robert Plant in Poo Poo Land? Which iconic rave DJs have David Gray as their brother-in-law? Find out all this and more on your favourite classic 2000s chart recap show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast where we're celebrating the iconic pop music of the 2000s one top 40 singles chart at a time...finally a week with some huge hitters of 2004, including Basement Jaxx, Black Eyed Peas, Blue, George Michael, Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue and Usher. Plus the usual classic tunes, 00s nostalgia and general pop nonsense.Which famous 2000s rapper was dropped from Kylie's Chocolate? Which R&B diva was Usher's Burn allegedly written about? What did the French version of Blue's Bubblin' sound like? Have Black Eyed Peas ever apologised for that original name for Let's Get It Started? Listen in and find out these fascinating noughties stories and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one top 40 singles chart at a time: Why is Brandy called the Vocal Bible? Who is the song Golden Touch by Razorlight written about, and which pop star did she go on to manage? Why is the break-up of Blue causing Javine's career to flop? And most importantly of all, why did Jessica Simpson think she could challenge a 2004-era Britney to number one?!All that plus nostalgic pop music songs, some 2000s trivia you won't believe and more puns than you can shake a Now 58 at.This week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show features discussion of the following songs: The 411 - On My Knees4-4-2 - Come on EnglandAgnetha Faltskog - When You Walk in the RoomAnastacia - Left Outside AloneBeastie Boys - Ch-Check It OutBrandy - Talk About Our LoveBritney Spears - EverytimeCandee Jay - If I Were YouCassidy - HotelChristina Milian - Dip It LowThe Corrs - Summer SunshineDivine Comedy - Absent FriendsEamon - F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)Emma Bunton - Crickets Sing for AnamariaFaithless - Mass DestructionThe Farm feat. SFX Boys Choir - All Together Now 2004Frankee - FURBFreestylers - Push UpHoobastank - The ReasonJanet Jackson - All Nite (Don’t Stop)/I Want YouJavine - Best of My LoveJessica Simpson - With YouJurgen Vries - Take My HandKanye West - All Falls DownKelis - Trick MeKristian Leontiou - Story of My LifeMario Winans - I Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 5 - This LoveNatasha Bedingfield - SingleNERD - MaybeO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiPaul Weller - The BottlePeter Andre - InsaniaThe Rasmus - In the ShadowsRazorlight - Golden TouchScissor Sisters - LauraSlipknot - DualityTwisted X - Born in EnglandV - Blood Sweat and TearsVS - Call U Sexy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every two years, the safe home for the gays that are the music charts and bombarded by the straights as a barrage of football songs come out to celebrate the World Cup and/or Euros.This week on The 2000s Chart Show, it's the Euros 2004, and the straights were celebrating with a "footie" spin on Come on Eileen, a slightly dog whistle-sounding single featuring The Libertines and Supergrass and a song about World War One. The breeders having a normal one, as always.If you think the "beautiful game" is lame, however, we have plenty to discuss this week in our latest run down of the pop music of 2004. In this episode, we're exploring even more of the fallout of Janet Jackson's Super Bowl malfunction, making love under the linden tree with O-Zone and learn how Lauryn Hill rejected Kanye West.This week's episode features discussion about the following songs:The 411 - On My Knees4-4-2 - Come on EnglandAnastacia - Left Outside AloneAvril Lavigne - Don’t Tell MeBeastie Boys - Ch-Check It OutBeyonce - Naughty GirlCandee Jay - If I Were YouCassidy - HotelChristina Milian - Dip It LowThe Corrs - Summer SunshineD12 - My BandEamon - F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)Emma Bunton - Crickets Sing for AnamariaEvanescence - Everybody’s FoolFaithless - Mass DestructionThe Farm feat. SFX Boys Choir - All Together Now 2004Frankee - FURBHoobastank - The ReasonJanet Jackson - All Nite (Don’t Stop)/I Want YouJet - Are You Gonna Be My GirlJurgen Vries - Take My HandKanye West - All Falls DownKeane - Everybody's ChangingKelis - Trick MeThe Killers - Mr BrightsideKristian Leontiou - Story of My LifeLinkin Park - Breaking the HabitMario Winans - I Don’t Wanna KnowMark Owen - Makin’ OutMaroon 5 - This LoveO-Zone - Dragostea Din TeiPeter Andre - InsaniaThe Rasmus - In the ShadowsSarah Connor - BounceScissor Sisters - LauraSpeedway - In & OutThe Streets - Fit But You Know ItTwisted X - Born in EnglandV - Blood Sweat and TearsVS - Call U Sexy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEALTH WARNING: We're heading into the era of the 2004 Euros, which means one dreaded thing: Football songs. We got one this week, but before we have to mentally prepare ourselves for another enjoy the return of Emma Bunton, the hilariously petty feud between 50 Cent and Evanescence and the hilariously named Hoobastank.On this week's episode of your favourite 2000s pop music nostalgia podcast (OK, we're at least top three), we're talking about these songs and oh so much more:2Play feat. Raghav & Naila Boss - It Can’t Be RightThe 411 - On My KneesAnastacia - Left Outside AloneATL - Calling All GirlsAvril Lavigne - Don’t Tell MeBeastie Boys - Ch-Check It OutBeyonce - Naughty GirlThe Calling - Our LivesCassidy - HotelChristina Milian - Dip It LowThe Corrs - Summer SunshineD12 - My BandDJ Casper - Cha Cha SlideD-Side - Pushin’ Me OutEamon - F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)Emma Bunton - Crickets Sing for AnamariaEvanescence - Everybody’s FoolFaithless - Mass DestructionThe Farm feat. SFX Boys Choir - All Together Now 2004Frankee - FURBHoobastank - The ReasonJay-Z - 99 Problems/Dirt Off Your ShoulderJet - Are You Gonna Be My GirlKeane - Everybody's ChangingKelis - Trick MeThe Killers - Mr BrightsideKristian Leontiou - Story of My LifeMario Winans - I Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 5 - This LovePeter Andre - InsaniaPop! - Heaven and EarthThe Rasmus - In the ShadowsRonan Keating and LeAnn Rimes - Last Thing On My MindSam and Mark - The Sun Has Come Your WaySarah Connor - BounceStacie Orrico - I Could Be The OneThe Streets - Fit But You Know ItThirteen Sense - Do No WrongUsher - YeahV - Blood Sweat and Tears Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.