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The Absolute 80s Podcasts

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Absolute 80s is the UK's biggest commercial digital radio station. You guessed it, we only play 80s music, but we understand all of this modern new fangled podcasty stuff foo. So, when we get big guests into our studios to host shows or just for a cuppa, we make a podcast. It's usually the full interview including loads of stuff you don't hear on the radio. If you want to listen to Absolute 80s you can via DAB radio, the Absolute Radio app, Freeview, Sky or online at absoluteradio.co.uk. We especially like online listeners who have a ZX Spectrum or Commodore 64.

Location:

United States

Description:

Absolute 80s is the UK's biggest commercial digital radio station. You guessed it, we only play 80s music, but we understand all of this modern new fangled podcasty stuff foo. So, when we get big guests into our studios to host shows or just for a cuppa, we make a podcast. It's usually the full interview including loads of stuff you don't hear on the radio. If you want to listen to Absolute 80s you can via DAB radio, the Absolute Radio app, Freeview, Sky or online at absoluteradio.co.uk. We especially like online listeners who have a ZX Spectrum or Commodore 64.

Language:

English


Episodes
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John Taylor talks to Martyn Lee

9/24/2012
Hear John talking about his new book In The Pleasure Groove, the highs and the lows of the 80s with fast cars and hot models. Plus hanging out with heroes like Bowie and Andy Warhol.

Duration:00:16:28

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Ranking Roger from The Beat talks to Martyn Lee

7/6/2012
Ranking Roger from The Beat talks to Martyn Lee about playing live in 2012, and re-issuing their three albums.

Duration:00:21:43

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Squeeze - Guest DJs with Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford

6/29/2012
Glenn and Chris from Squeeze take over Absolute 80s for an hour to play their favourite songs, and tell you how they wrote some of their biggest hits.

Duration:00:09:17

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Geoff Lloyd talks to Annie Lennox

9/14/2011
Annie Lennox, the wonderful Annie Lennox, talks to Geoff Lloyd about her exhibition at the V&A Museum

Duration:00:24:35

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Cafe 80s chat to Heaven 17

9/5/2011
Nik and Dan bring you Cafe 80s every Saturday morning from 9. Hear their full, uncut interview with Martyn Ware from Heaven 17 here.

Duration:00:43:11

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Cafe 80s chat to Holly Johnson

8/16/2011
Nik and Dan are on Cafe 80s every Saturday morning from 9am on Absolute 80s and here's their chat with ex-Frankie Goes to Hollywood star, Holly Johnson.

Duration:00:21:11

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Stevie Nicks in conversation

6/25/2011
Leona Graham talks to Stevie Nicks about her career and life in music as she supports Rod Stewart at Hard Rock Calling

Duration:00:18:45

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Adam Ant Interview

6/9/2011
Leona Graham interviews 80's music legend Adam Ant for Absolute 80's

Duration:00:21:01

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INXS Interview - Andrew, Tim and John talk to Martyn Lee

6/8/2011
INXS talking about their live show at Southern Sounds in London this weekend and how they made the new Original Sin record.

Duration:00:17:33

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Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet with Martyn Lee

4/1/2011
Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet visits Absolute 80s to talk to Martyn Lee about his success in the band and what he's doing now.

Duration:00:23:07

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Annie Lennox Interview With Ben Jones

12/14/2010
Annie Lennox interview with Ben Jones.

Duration:00:23:34

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Elton John Interview November 2010

12/6/2010
Christian O'Connell speaks to Sir Elton John at Elton's house before the exclusive Absolute Radio gig at the Union Chapel in London.

Duration:00:43:36

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Howard Jones interview with Martyn Lee

11/29/2010
Hear 80s legend Howard Jones talking to Martyn Lee about his memories of the 80s and playing live.

Duration:00:24:30

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Huey Lewis interview with Iain Lee

11/25/2010
Huey Lewis interview with Iain Lee.

Duration:00:24:30

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Heaven 17 interview with Martyn Lee

11/17/2010
Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory from Heaven 17 talk to Martyn Lee.

Duration:00:26:18

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Bryan Adams interview with Martyn Lee

11/15/2010
Bryan Adams talks to Martyn Lee about his biggest 80s hits, and his new album Bare Bones.

Duration:00:15:08

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Martin Fry Of ABC

11/12/2010
Martin Fry Of ABC

Duration:00:54:18

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Paul Young interview with Richie Firth

11/8/2010
Paul Young interview with Richie Firth.

Duration:00:11:35

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Boy George interview with Ben Jones

11/1/2010
Boy George interview with Ben Jones

Duration:00:26:32

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Suggs interview with Ben Jones

10/28/2010
Suggs interview with Ben Jones

Duration:00:09:15