That Now Podcast

That Now Podcast

Join Leo and James as they sift chronologically through the iconic sonic time capsules of the Now That's What I Call Music albums. We'll go through the nostalgic highs and lows together and we're always open to hear what you thought of a track! It's a chronological, sociological and millenial deep dive into the music history. Hit subscribe and join the journey with us :-)

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September 25, 2025 88 mins

Just when we thought we were out, they drag us back in! Back to the 80s to our 'lost episode'. Someone forgot to press record way back when and we didn't capture our thoughts on Now 4 Side 2 - so here it is!


1. Queen - It's a Hard Life

2. Status Quo - The Wanderer

3. Big Country - East of Eden

4. U2 - Pride

5. Feargal Sharkey - Listen To Your Father

6. OMD - Tesla Girls

7. Kim Wilde - The Second Time

8. Nik Kershaw - Human Racing

9. UB40 - ...

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Well we've made it! We pay our final respects to 1989 and prepare to exit the 80s. Milli Vanilli, Cliff Richard and Brother Beyond - what's not to like?


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Milli Vanilli : "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You"

Rebel MC and Double Trouble : "Street Tuff"

Bobby Brown : "On Our Own"

Technotronic feat. ...

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Hello, hello - we're back after a wee break and we've got a treat for you. Tina Turner, Kate Bush and many more less good artists to dissect!

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Tears For Fears–Sowing The Seeds Of Love

Belinda Carlisle–Leave A Light On

Erasure–Drama!

Deborah Harry–I Want That Man

Sydney Y...

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Break out the sigh counter as we continue to navigate Now 15.


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  • Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler – Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)

  • Neneh Cherry – Manchild

  • Bobby Brown – Every Little Step

  • Inner City – Do You Love What You Feel

  • D‑Mob feat. LRS – It Is Time to Get Funky

  • Donna Alle...

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We meander through the middle of the road that is Now 15! Join us on this adventure through mediocrity and old friends :-)


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  • Queen – I Want It All

  • Simple Minds – Kick It In

  • Fine Young Cannibals – Good Thing

  • Holly Johnson – Americanos

  • Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don't Care

  • INXS – Mystify

  • Roxe...

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Just when it was going so well the second side syndrome is back with near fatal effect.


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Songs Reviewed:

⁠⁠1. Buffalo Stance - Neneh Cherry

2. Good Life - Inner City

3. Hey Music Lover - S'Express

4. Blow the House Down - Living in a Box

5. Promised Land - The Style Council

6. Respect - Adeva

7....

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We're so back and it's Now 14 and it's 1989 - the whole world is changing and the Cold War is ending! What does Bananrama have to say about this? We don't know but tune in to find out.

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1. Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart - Marc Almond/Gene Pitney

2. Two Hearts - Phil Col...

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The come down from 1988's summer of love continues and boy it's confusing. Duran Duran are back, Human League are back and we witness the debut of Milli Vanilli!

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This Episode's Tracks

1. Twist and Shout - Fat Boys and Chubby Checker

2. Wee Rule - Wee Papa Girl Rappers

3. Twist and Shout - S...

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Tom Jones! Phil Collins! Eerm... Brother Beyond! All the big hitters are here. Will Now 13 be unlucky for some? Will there be ‘Teardrops’ or should we give Now 13 ‘A Little Respect’ - find out here!


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  1. The Only Way is Up - Yazz

  2. Teardrops - Womack and Womack

  3. A Little Respect - Erasure

  4. Harvest ...

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Boys! Boys! Boys - we're kicking it with Sabrina and Pushin' It with Salt N Pepa. Will Now 12 continue it's quality on its second side? Tune in to find out!


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1. Doctorin' the Tardis - The Timelords

2. Boys - Sabrina

3. I Want You Back - Bananarama

4. I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany

5. Who's Leav...

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In this episode, Leo continues her analysis of the wonders of Morrissey poetry, and James is lulled by the dreamy voice of Climie Fisher, all the while wondering if one can truly play with madness.


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1. With A Little Help From My Friends - Wet Wet Wet

2. Circle In The Sand - Belinda Carl...

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Take a deep breath, pop an E and (speed) run with us through quite possibly the worst side of Now music we’ve ever heard - stay strong! You can make it through!'

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1. I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue

2. That's the Way It Is - Mel & Kim

3. Come Into My Life - Joyce Simms

4. Who ...

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It’s 1988! We’re joined by Morrissey and our favourite Clark Datchler is back. There’s also the Tale of Two Billy’s - classy soulman Billy Ocean and snarling leather fiend Billy Idol - but who knows what Mr Ocean got up to behind closed doors? Join us on continuing journey through the Now Albums!+


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We are joined by Asian movie star Angelica Reitsma to assess the highs and lows of Now 10's B side Cliff Richard, Nina Simone and Karel Fialka (who?) - all the big stars are here to rock your world!


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1. Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet

2. Misfit - Curiousity Killed the Cat

3. La Bamba ...

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While Jason enjoys an extended Kiwi holiday, Leo attempts an unfortunate lesbian-coded interpretation of a classic belter, while James reminisces about his glory days at the 80p club nights.


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1. Barcelona - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé

2. Rent - Pet Shop Boys

3. Never Can Say Goodbye - Communard...

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January 21, 2025 110 mins

As Leo and Jason thrash gleefully along to a-ha, James worries about their sanity and ponders whether or not we are all, in fact, great pretenders…


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1. The Great Pretender - Freddie Mercury

2. Stand By Me - Ben E. King

3. Down To Earth - Curiosity Killed The Cat

4. So Cold the Night - The Communards

5. Jack ...

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December 24, 2024 71 mins

It’s another Christmas Special!

Leo, Jason, and James jingle along to some modern Christmas tunes, sledging through the first half of Now That’s What I Call A Most Wonderful Christmas!


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1. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - Camila Cabello

2. Night Before Christmas - Sam Smith

3. Snowman - Sia

4. Let...

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Leo and Jason are introduced to Simply Red and the menace of Manchester, Mick Hucknall.

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1. Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson

2. Live It Up - Mental As Anything

3. The Right Thing – Simply Red

4. Sometimes – Erasure

5. C'est La Vie - Robbie Nevil

6. You Sexy Thing (Remix) - Hot Chocolate

7. It Doesn't Have To Be...

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OOOHHH AHHHH, I JUST DIIIEED IN YOUR ARRRMS TOOONIGHT! ....and other songs!

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1. Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel

2. Think for a Minute - The Housemartins

3. (Waiting for the) Ghost Train- Madness

4. In the Army Now - Status Quo

5. Stuck With You - Huey Lewis and the News

6. One Great Thing - Big Country

7. Gree...

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November 14, 2024 141 mins

We’re back to regularly scheduled programming this week with the first side of Now 8 from 1986.


Leo and Jason get their first taste of the ‘Notorious’ Duran Duran, while also asking all-important questions like, "What do volcanologists even do?"


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1. Notorious – Duran Duran

2. Suburbi...

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