Iain McDermott
@poprambler.bsky.social
Back to NOW! podcast, celebrating the variously compiled world of pop. Popmaster alumni. On the TV and radio from time to time.
https://linktr.ee/poprambler
https://linktr.ee/poprambler
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Back to NOW! New Episode! 🎧
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
When your local record shop is completely on point. @lowportmusic.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
When your local record shop is completely on point. @lowportmusic.bsky.social
If you’re enjoying #totp Christmas 1995 episode, don’t forget to revisit some classic NOW albums from that very same year with poptastic guests Grant Stott and Emma Harrison.
90s pop memories aplenty!
Handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
90s pop memories aplenty!
Handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If you’re enjoying #totp Christmas 1995 episode, don’t forget to revisit some classic NOW albums from that very same year with poptastic guests Grant Stott and Emma Harrison.
90s pop memories aplenty!
Handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
90s pop memories aplenty!
Handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
Kane Gang + PP Arnold on backing vocals! NOW4 KLAXXON!
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Kane Gang + PP Arnold on backing vocals! NOW4 KLAXXON!
Here is your one hour warning that the fabulous Christmas 95 #totp with Jack Dee and Björk is on at 9pm. It is utterly hilarious and the music is quite good too.
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Here is your one hour warning that the fabulous Christmas 95 #totp with Jack Dee and Björk is on at 9pm. It is utterly hilarious and the music is quite good too.
Your weekend pop nudge! 👊The new episode of Back to Now is here! 🎧
1980. A year of punk, pop, disco, funk, new wave & electronica. Could there possibly be a more transitional & eclectic year? Revel in all of it with guests Mark Wood & @nndroid.bsky.social
Shows & playlists: linktr.ee/poprambler
1980. A year of punk, pop, disco, funk, new wave & electronica. Could there possibly be a more transitional & eclectic year? Revel in all of it with guests Mark Wood & @nndroid.bsky.social
Shows & playlists: linktr.ee/poprambler
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Your weekend pop nudge! 👊The new episode of Back to Now is here! 🎧
1980. A year of punk, pop, disco, funk, new wave & electronica. Could there possibly be a more transitional & eclectic year? Revel in all of it with guests Mark Wood & @nndroid.bsky.social
Shows & playlists: linktr.ee/poprambler
1980. A year of punk, pop, disco, funk, new wave & electronica. Could there possibly be a more transitional & eclectic year? Revel in all of it with guests Mark Wood & @nndroid.bsky.social
Shows & playlists: linktr.ee/poprambler
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Our #Louder2026 Super Early Bird Passes have now Sold Out!
Don’t panic! We still have some Early Bird Passes on sale & we'll be adding Super Early Bird combos inc accommodation next week
Join us at @innsideuk Manchester
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov.
All Passes: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
Don’t panic! We still have some Early Bird Passes on sale & we'll be adding Super Early Bird combos inc accommodation next week
Join us at @innsideuk Manchester
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov.
All Passes: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our #Louder2026 Super Early Bird Passes have now Sold Out!
Don’t panic! We still have some Early Bird Passes on sale & we'll be adding Super Early Bird combos inc accommodation next week
Join us at @innsideuk Manchester
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov.
All Passes: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
Don’t panic! We still have some Early Bird Passes on sale & we'll be adding Super Early Bird combos inc accommodation next week
Join us at @innsideuk Manchester
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov.
All Passes: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
New Record Collector Magazine has arrived and proving to be the perfect coffee break distraction thanks to Chris Roberts fab festive piece on Christmas No1s.
Heading back to work soon, I promise.
(Turns page, puts kettle back on…)
Heading back to work soon, I promise.
(Turns page, puts kettle back on…)
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New Record Collector Magazine has arrived and proving to be the perfect coffee break distraction thanks to Chris Roberts fab festive piece on Christmas No1s.
Heading back to work soon, I promise.
(Turns page, puts kettle back on…)
Heading back to work soon, I promise.
(Turns page, puts kettle back on…)
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Yes yes, there is an absolute dearth of me talking on podcasts, but don’t worry. Here’s me and high priest of pop Mark Wood talking about 1980 on this edition of brilliant pod Back To NOW!
Back to NOW! New Episode! 🎧
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Yes yes, there is an absolute dearth of me talking on podcasts, but don’t worry. Here’s me and high priest of pop Mark Wood talking about 1980 on this edition of brilliant pod Back To NOW!
Back to NOW! New Episode! 🎧
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Back to NOW! New Episode! 🎧
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
Revisit the NOW Yearbook 1980 with special guests Mark Wood and Andrew Harrison (@nndroid.bsky.social)
A new decade of pop dawns!
Available at your podcast place of choice NOW or via this handy link: linktr.ee/poprambler
What a voice. A true visionary.
RIP Jimmy Cliff.
RIP Jimmy Cliff.
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
What a voice. A true visionary.
RIP Jimmy Cliff.
RIP Jimmy Cliff.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Am unavailable for #totp reruns tonight, but if you're enjoying them (or even if you're not), you may find this book of mine the perfect item to buy for yourself or a loved one this Christmas. #intoTheGroove
#IntoTheGroove, my month-by-month guide to 1980s musical history, and a tale of pop and circumstance.
OUT NOW: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/into...
'Justin Lewis tells pop's never-ending story brilliantly.'
DAVID QUANTICK
'A treasure chest of pop riches... I loved this book!'
SAMIRA AHMED
OUT NOW: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/into...
'Justin Lewis tells pop's never-ending story brilliantly.'
DAVID QUANTICK
'A treasure chest of pop riches... I loved this book!'
SAMIRA AHMED
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Am unavailable for #totp reruns tonight, but if you're enjoying them (or even if you're not), you may find this book of mine the perfect item to buy for yourself or a loved one this Christmas. #intoTheGroove
This week in 1980, ABBA top the @officialcharts.bsky.social album chart for the sixth time.
Epic records: 10022.
New decade successfully navigated.
Did anyone win one of those SAABs?
Epic records: 10022.
New decade successfully navigated.
Did anyone win one of those SAABs?
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This week in 1980, ABBA top the @officialcharts.bsky.social album chart for the sixth time.
Epic records: 10022.
New decade successfully navigated.
Did anyone win one of those SAABs?
Epic records: 10022.
New decade successfully navigated.
Did anyone win one of those SAABs?
Your weekend pop listen is here! 🎧
The new Back to Now re-rewinds to 2000 & NOW45! With guest, album star & John Peel favourite - Cuban Boy @ricardoautobahn.co.uk !
Millenium bug free listening with added Daphne & Celeste.
Available here 👇🏼 or your podcast place of choice. linktr.ee/poprambler
The new Back to Now re-rewinds to 2000 & NOW45! With guest, album star & John Peel favourite - Cuban Boy @ricardoautobahn.co.uk !
Millenium bug free listening with added Daphne & Celeste.
Available here 👇🏼 or your podcast place of choice. linktr.ee/poprambler
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Your weekend pop listen is here! 🎧
The new Back to Now re-rewinds to 2000 & NOW45! With guest, album star & John Peel favourite - Cuban Boy @ricardoautobahn.co.uk !
Millenium bug free listening with added Daphne & Celeste.
Available here 👇🏼 or your podcast place of choice. linktr.ee/poprambler
The new Back to Now re-rewinds to 2000 & NOW45! With guest, album star & John Peel favourite - Cuban Boy @ricardoautobahn.co.uk !
Millenium bug free listening with added Daphne & Celeste.
Available here 👇🏼 or your podcast place of choice. linktr.ee/poprambler
A reminder that I will be spending Saturday evening in Manchester chatting Christmas music and festive No1s. I can think of very few better things.
We know it's early but let's get jiggy with some #Louder2025 Fedtive Fun!
Join the brilliant Marc Burrows as he shares the story of the Chritmas Number 1 with Iain McDermott
Saturday 15th November, 8.15pm at The Innside, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/4th5vbw5
Join the brilliant Marc Burrows as he shares the story of the Chritmas Number 1 with Iain McDermott
Saturday 15th November, 8.15pm at The Innside, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/4th5vbw5
MISTLETOE VINYL: The Story of the Christmas No1 with Marc Burrows
Join author, comedien and musician MARC BURROWS for a fun exploration of the peculiarly British phenomenon - the Christmas Number 1.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A reminder that I will be spending Saturday evening in Manchester chatting Christmas music and festive No1s. I can think of very few better things.