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Podcast Popnerd

Popnerd

Holly Carnegie

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Music
Music

Frequency: 1 episode/30d. Total Eps: 5

Hosting podcast Acast
The podcast all about pop music artists, their songwriting, their influences and what makes them tick. Host Holly Carnegie chats to a bunch of guests with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.

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  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews

    27/06/2026
    #66
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    26/06/2026
    #40
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    19/06/2026
    #100
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    18/06/2026
    #63
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    17/06/2026
    #47
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    16/06/2026
    #32
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    03/06/2026
    #67
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    02/06/2026
    #35
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews

    31/05/2026
    #77
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews

    30/05/2026
    #52

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Score global : 73%


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Episode 1 - Toyah Willcox

Season 1 · Episode 1

jeudi 26 février 2026Duration 28:34

Welcome to the first episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats to legendary singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox.


Rising to fame in the late 70s and early 80s with hits like 'It’s a Mystery' and 'I Want to Be Free', Toyah became a defining figure of the UK’s post-punk and new wave movement.


In this candid interview, she shares insights into her creative process, how AI has helped her write songs, the importance of collaboration in music, and how she continues to challenge expectations more than four decades on.




Toyah Willcox Links:

Website: https://toyahwillcox.com/

Rewind Festival: https://south.rewindfestival.com/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Toyah/videos


If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, @popnerdpodcast.


Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie.



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Episode 2 - Martin Kemp

Season 1 · Episode 2

jeudi 26 mars 2026Duration 21:56

Welcome to the second episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with musician and 80s icon Martin Kemp.


Best known as the bassist for the new wave band Spandau Ballet, Martin played an integral role in their biggest hits, including 'True' and 'Gold'.


In this interview, Martin talks about the early days of Spandau, his surprising love of country music, and performing live in front of 1.9 billion people at Live Aid.



Martin Kemp Links:

https://www.martinkempdj.com/

https://www.instagram.com/martinjkemp/



If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, @popnerdpodcast.


Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3 - Haircut 100

Season 1 · Episode 3

vendredi 1 mai 2026Duration 21:41

Welcome to the third episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with Haircut 100 stars Nick Heyward and Blair Cunningham.


With hits like 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Love Plus One' and 'Fantastic Day', the group are back together for their first record in over 40 years. Their distinctive new wave sound, blending funk rhythms with breezy pop melodies make for a truly irresistible combo.


Haircut 100 Links:


https://haircut100.com/

https://www.instagram.com/haircutonehundred/?hl=en-gb

https://www.instagram.com/nickheyward/

https://www.instagram.com/blaircunningham660/reels/?hl=am-et


If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on instagram @popnerdpodcast.


Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 - Trevor Horn

Season 1 · Episode 4

jeudi 28 mai 2026Duration 27:33

Welcome to the fourth episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats to multi-Brit award winning producer Trevor Horn.


Nicknamed 'the man who invented the 80s', Trevor shaped the sound of the decade through his work with ABC, Yes, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Grace Jones.


Trevor Horn Links:

https://www.instagram.com/trevorhornmusic/

https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/Trevor-Horn


If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on instagram @popnerdpodcast.


Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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