Unflopped
By 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.
Latest episode
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100 and out - The Series Finale
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... -
99. Suede Vs Fleetwood Mac
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..… -
98. Prince Vs David Bowie
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... -
97. Lissie Vs The Whitest Boy Alive
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..… -
Bonus episode: Listener Suggestions Unflopped #6
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.… -
96. Kate Bush Vs Destiny's Child
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... -
95. Sheila & B. Devotion Vs The Joubert Singers
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’... -
94. Jessie Ware Vs Tanita Tikaram
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... -
93. Björk Vs The Sugarcubes
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... -
92. Erasure Vs Nick Kamen
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...
