Unflopped

Unflopped

Join the Unflopped team for a fortnightly dose of pop-music banter and chart trivia. Two pop know-it-alls and one bona fide musical genius dig deep into pop music history to bring forgotten treasures glistening into the sunlight where they deserve to be. In each episode Stuart and Sean choose a flop single that they think deserved to be a hit. Judge Joe offers his expert musical analysis of each song, then, at the end of the show, delivers his ultimate verdict, declaring one of the songs officially Unflopped.

Episodes

March 3, 2022 96 mins

In this feature-length finale Stuart, Sean and Joe celebrate 100 episodes of the Unflopped Podcast with messages from listeners, a very special game of 'Bop Or Flop', and a look into the crystal ball of pop.

 

This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein.

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In this specially extended, penultimate episode the Unflopped crew discuss harmonic ambiguity, deceptive cadence, and greasy percussion. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘So Young' by Suede and 'Sara' by Fleetwood Mac.

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February 3, 2022 57 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Berlin, Paisley Park, and the 'gender benders'. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Look Back In Anger’ by David Bowie and ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’ by Prince.

This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein.

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January 20, 2022 51 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Bergen (Norway), Rock Island (Illinois), and carrots (three ways). Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘1517’ by The Whitest Boy Alive and ‘When I'm Alone’ by Lissie.

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Stuart, Sean and Joe are currently holed-up in the Unflopped winter cabin, but we've left one extra present under the tree for you. In this bonus episode we check out some more flops recommended by listeners and pick one to be added to the Unflopped hall of fame.

This week's artists are Crush, Fine Young Cannibals, Eve Gallagher, Naomi Campbell, Natasha King, Tina Arena, Alice, Sparks, Sugababes, and Bananarama.

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December 23, 2021 51 mins

In this special Christmas episode the Unflopped crew discuss belly chains, bongos and Santa's bulging sack. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘8 days of Christmas’ by Destiny's Child and ‘December Will Be Magic Again’ by Kate Bush.

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In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss disco, fake news, and "vibe fatigue". Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Stand On The Word’ by The Joubert Singers and ‘Spacer’ by Sheila & B. Devotion.

This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein.

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November 25, 2021 46 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Brett Anderson, Leonard Cohen, and Sonia. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Champagne Kisses’ by Jessie Ware and ‘Stop Listening’ by Tanita Tikaram.

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November 11, 2021 55 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss geysers, volcanoes and ejaculation. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Birthday’ by The Sugarcubes and ‘Pagan Poetry’ by Björk.

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October 28, 2021 51 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss orcs, jeans, and alien dogs. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Heavenly Action’ by Erasure and ‘I Promised Myself’ by Nick Kamen.

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October 14, 2021 47 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss ABBA, Fatboy Slim and Margaret Thatcher. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Sheep’ by The Housemartins and ‘Real Men’ by Joe Jackson.

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September 30, 2021 45 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss gender identity, northern soul, and Joe's bumhole. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Those Dancing Days’ by Those Dancing Days and ‘On The Regular’ by Shamir.

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In this specially extended episode the Unflopped crew is joined by Edward Russell, host of the smash hit podcast 'Inside The Groove', to dissect Madonna's 'Madame X' album and the singles 'Medellín' and 'Crave'. What happened at Eurovision? What is Fado? What's going on with that eye patch?! And which of these singles will be officially Unflopped by Edward and Judge Joe..?  

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The Unflopped out-of-office is on and we are officially on our hols, but we've prepared this special treat to keep you going. In this bonus episode Stuart, Sean and Joe check out some more flops recommended by listeners and pick one to be added to the Unflopped hall of fame.

This week's artists are Barbra Streisand, Berlin, Belvedere Kane, Betty Boo, Florrie, Voice Of The Beehive, France Jolie, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Sam Spa...

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In this Britney Spears special, the Unflopped crew discuss fantasy fragrances, gun violence, and sexy flutes. Stuart and Sean each pitch a Britney flop that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Criminal’ and ‘Perfume’.

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July 1, 2021 47 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss punk, tits and masculinity. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by The Slits and ‘I'm A Man’ by Jobriath.

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June 17, 2021 58 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss joy, heartbreak, and low-down-dirty-dawgs. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Up!’ by Shania Twain and ‘Nothin' Better To Do’ by LeAnn Rimes.

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June 3, 2021 56 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss fright-wigs, power-dressing, and Pamela Anderson. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Santa Maria’ by Tatjana and ‘Easy Lady’ by Spagna.

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In an exclusive bonus clip, the Unflopped crew discuss Eurovision 2021 champions Måneskin and their winning entry 'Zitti E Buoni'. This segment was cut from our Eurovision Spectacular episode because it was far too long and we thought this was one of the least interesting of the selected songs, but what do we know?! We're experts in flops, not hits!

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May 20, 2021 48 mins

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Mozart, Franz Liszt and the "circle of fists". Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Carnival’ by The Cardigans and ‘Lisztomania’ by Phoenix.

This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein.

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