The 2000s Chart Show: A 00s Pop Music Podcast

Samuel Spencer

The pop music podcast reliving the UK Top 40 singles charts of the 2000s, one week at a time.

Every week, culture writer Samuel Spencer relives the singles chart from that day 20 years ago. If you miss cutting out the posters and lyrics from Smash Hits in the 00s, this is the podcast for you.

On The 2000s Chart Show, Y2K big hitters like Britney Spears, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, Shakira, Pink, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga meet forgotten icons like Lisa Scott-Lee, Delta Goodrem, Rachel Stevens, The 411, Sonique and Samantha Mumba.

If you loved '00s chart pop like S Club 7, Steps, Mis-Teeq, the solo Spice Girls, Liberty X, Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Blue and Natasha Bedingfield, you'll love this hilarious and informative podcast.

Every episode has nostalgia, incredible noughties songs you haven't heard for years and tunes you forgot about for a good reason. Plus fun pop facts, forgotten moments from Top of the Pops and more!

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Janet Jackson, D12, Dido and Agnetha from ABBA's Stalker (24 April 2004)

Janet Jackson, D12, Dido and Agnetha from ABBA's Stalker (24 April 2004)

On this week's episode of the podcast reliving the top 40 singles chart from this time 20 years ago:How the Super Bowl 'nipplegate' destroyed Janet Jackson's pop careerWhy Agnetha from ABBA took at 15 year break from the music industryWhich pop star wrote a love song from the perspective of drugs (and was a recorder prodigy)What Eamon's 'F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) sounds like in ItalianHow Justin Timberlake ruined JC Chasez's careerWhich band described their own album as 'f***in awful'Plus iconic 2004 jams from Agnetha Falkskog, Joe, D12, JC Chasez, Eamon, Beta Band, Janet Jackson, Dido, Hillary Duff, Snow Patrol and Bellefire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Janet Jackson, D12, Dido and Agnetha from ABBA's Stalker (24 April 2004)

Janet Jackson, D12, Dido and Agnetha from ABBA's Stalker (24 April 2004)

On this week's episode of the podcast reliving the top 40 singles chart from this time 20 years ago:How the Super Bowl 'nipplegate' destroyed Janet Jackson's pop careerWhy Agnetha from ABBA took at 15 year break from the music industryWhich pop star wrote a love song from the perspective of drugs (and was a recorder prodigy)What Eamon's 'F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) sounds like in ItalianHow Justin Timberlake ruined JC Chasez's careerWhich band described their own album as 'f***in awful'Plus iconic 2004 jams from Agnetha Falkskog, Joe, D12, JC Chasez, Eamon, Beta Band, Janet Jackson, Dido, Hillary Duff, Snow Patrol and Bellefire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyoncé, Michelle McManus and 'Aron Crutch Tits' (17 April 2004)

Beyoncé, Michelle McManus and 'Aron Crutch Tits' (17 April 2004)

The podcast where every week we're reliving the UK top 40 from 20 years ago is back with another week of classic pop songs from 2004 courtesy of Beyoncé, Big Brovaz, G-Unit, Michelle McManus, Narcotic Thrust, The Ordinary Boys, The Rasmus, Sharlene Hector, Special D, Wiley and The Zutons.All that plus:The great Coca-Cola Dasani debacle of 2004 and what it had to do with the pop chartsWhy Flawless was kicked out of Big Brovaz for a very ironic reasonWhy Donna Summer channels Marilyn Monroe when she needs to do sexy vocalsWiley's view on garage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atomic Kitten split and McFly start (10 April 2004)

Atomic Kitten split and McFly start (10 April 2004)

Do do do-do do DO! This week four young boys (only some of whom are rejects from the band V) called McFly make their first mark on the charts. A good day for boy bands is a band one for girl bands however as Atomic Kitten call it a day with perhaps the laziest goodbye song ever released by a major band.Also on the podcast this week, we learn:*Why Norah Jones' only UK top 40 was clearly recorded after an "all night bonk sesh"*Why JC Chasez flopped and Justin Timberlake succeeded*Who holds the world record for the fastest rap*Jake Shears from the Scissor Sisters' hilarious and tragic coming out story*Who the 10 most-played artists of all time on UK radio areAll this plus music from Alicia Keys, Atomic Kitten, Basement Jaxx, Dilated Peoples, McFly, Norah Jones, Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters, Simply Red and Twista Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastacia's sunglasses, Kanye's car crash and my appearance on Blue Peter (April 3 2004)

Anastacia's sunglasses, Kanye's car crash and my appearance on Blue Peter (April 3 2004)

Important information about the 2000s you can learn from this episode of The 2000s Chart Show:*Which character Lee Ryan from Blue played in the Italian dub of the Ice Age movies*Why Anastacia always wears tinted sunglasses*How the Sugababes' press team avoided speculation that they were breaking up in 2004*Whether any good songs have ever come out of Southampton*Why Simon from Blue Peter is on my nemesis listAll that plus 'new' (aka old from 2004) music from Anastacia, Blue, The Darkness, Delays, The Divine Comedy, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, OutKast, Sugababes and Travis on the podcast where every week we're celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usher breaks records, Nelly Furtado gets deep-faked and Alesha Dixon dances (27 March 2004)

Usher breaks records, Nelly Furtado gets deep-faked and Alesha Dixon dances (27 March 2004)

The sound of the top 40 singles chart this time 20 years ago, with classic 2000s pop music from Alistair Griffin, Katie Melua, The Killers, Kraftwerk, Mark Joseph, Nelly Furtado, NERD, Nickleback, Usher and Will Young. Pop music, laughs and nostalgia from the best decade for music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a brief break...

We're taking a brief break...

Hello pop maniacs. I'm moving house this week, with all my kit buried deep in boxes below my random 2000s pop magazines and CDs. But don't worry...we'll be back very soon xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britney releases Toxic, Kylie returns and two Cha-Cha Slides battle it out (13 March 2004)

Britney releases Toxic, Kylie returns and two Cha-Cha Slides battle it out (13 March 2004)

This week on the pop music nostalgia podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one singles chart at a time...A NEW FLOP GIRLBAND (always a joy); the British record buying public saying both 'gay rights' and 'homophobia'; Kylie Minogue being beaten in the chart by a song she turned down; the world's best karaoke song; Snoop Dogg fighting Sean Paul on a Playstation 2; the last time to get funky, plus 'new' music from Britney Spears, DJ Casper, Goldfrapp, George Michael, Beenie Man, Starsailor, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Kylie and Blink-182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian leaves Westlife, Peter Andre wins I'm A Celeb and Bernie Nolan makes a comeback (March 6 2004)

Brian leaves Westlife, Peter Andre wins I'm A Celeb and Bernie Nolan makes a comeback (March 6 2004)

One of 2004's biggest pop scandals begins as Brian McFadden quits Westlife "to spend more time with his family"...only to leave his wife months later. In this week's edition of the pop music podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time...Marvin Humes makes his chart debut years before JLS as part of a flop band 'managed' by Simon Webbe...Brian Molko of Placebo and 50 Cent give some of the best interviews of 2004...Lemar throws even more shade at Alex Parks... and Elbow causes an influx in UFO sightings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Busted, a bizarre Brit Awards and the 20th worst number 1 of all time (28 February 2004)

Busted, a bizarre Brit Awards and the 20th worst number 1 of all time (28 February 2004)

This week on the music podcast where every week we're celebrating the music of the 00s one singles chart at a time: Katie Melua and Jamie Cullum put the 'cat' into 'caterwauling' with their Brits version of The Lovecats; VH1 viewers vote for their worst number ones of all time (and 2004 gets DESTROYED); Alex Parks' secret career writing for European popstars revealed; A Byker Grove star tries to become a pop star.All this plus 'new' (for 2004) music from: Alex Parks, Belle and Sebastian, Busted, Clea, Deepest Blue, Hundred Reasons, Keane, Luther Vandross, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Raghav, The Stils, Summer Matthews, and Yeovil Town FC (!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK top 40 this time 20 years ago starring Sam & Mark, Fatman Scoop and Ronan 'Roaming' Keating (21 February 2004)

The UK top 40 this time 20 years ago starring Sam & Mark, Fatman Scoop and Ronan 'Roaming' Keating (21 February 2004)

WE'RE BACK! DID YOU MISS US?On holiday last week, I decided I couldn't bear to take time away from relaxing to talk about a crappy selection of pop songs...and this week's not much better. Luckily, Ronan Keating decided to make the week worth it by doing one of the most absurd pieces of promotional tie-in I have ever seen. (Maybe he should have taken his own advice when he said that you say it best when they say nothing at all...)Elsewhere of the podcast where every week we're celebrating the music of the 00s one top 40 at a time: Why are rappers so obsessed with the Holiday Inn? Which trance DJ has a Dutch equivalent of an OBE? Which band's bassist's house once got burned down by a drug dealer? Answers to all those questions plus the best and worst of pop music this time two decades ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pink, Janet Jackson's "nipplegate" and Emma Bunton playing a sex worker and a mugger (7 February 2004)

Pink, Janet Jackson's "nipplegate" and Emma Bunton playing a sex worker and a mugger (7 February 2004)

This week 20 years ago, Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast live on the Super Bowl. We all know it had a huge effect on Janet's career, but did you know it also effected Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Incubus and Blink-182?On this week's episode of the pop music podcast where every week we celebrate the music of the 2000s one singles chart at a time, we explore one of the most infamous performances of 2004 and ask some more questions you've literally never asked. Is God is a DJ and life is a dancefloor, what is a toilet? Which of the golden rules of pop music did Joss Stone break, and which of Henry VIII's wives did she play? Which cursed duet did Jamelia and Johnny Borrell from Razorlight perform?All these questions are answered on this week's show plus music from Pink, Emma Bunton, Snow Patrol, LMC Vs U2 and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disturbing Maroon 5 fan fiction, the truth about Scissor Sisters and Ryan Adams falling off a stage (31 January 2004)

Disturbing Maroon 5 fan fiction, the truth about Scissor Sisters and Ryan Adams falling off a stage (31 January 2004)

In this episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the songs of the 2000s one UK Top 40 at a time: Tupac releases a single from beyond the grave...again. The Scissor Sisters release an album that turns be gay. I get given an MP3 player with room for 30 songs (peak 2004 tech). The music booker for the CBBC show 50/50 makes another rogue choice with the new Offspring single. All that plus 'new' singles from Easyworld, Ryan Adams, Scissor Sisters, The Offspring, Maroon 5, The Zutons, Tupac and Delays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Beyoncé flop, and important indie song and the slow death of Top of the Pops (24 January 2004)

A Beyoncé flop, and important indie song and the slow death of Top of the Pops (24 January 2004)

MIDDLE OF THE ROAD EARLY 2000s INDIE IS FINALLY DEAD, AND FRANZ FERDINAND ARE THE ONES WHO'VE KILLED IT. In this week's episode of the podcast celebrating the pop music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time, Beyoncé struggles to hit the top 10 while Kelis thrives. I find a totally organic way of talking about *that* Jennifer Lopez trailer. I rant about everything that went wrong with Top of the Pops and much, much more 00s pop music goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelis, Sean Paul, Michelle McManus feat. Parachuting Babies (17 January 2004)

Kelis, Sean Paul, Michelle McManus feat. Parachuting Babies (17 January 2004)

My podcast brings all the (gay) boys to the yard, and they're like...let's celebrate another excellent and nostalgic week for pop music.This week on the podcast celebrating the music of the 2000s one UK top 40 singles chart at a time: Sean Paul dominated the 2003 charts with five top 5 hits, but can he match that success with his first single of 2004? What exactly is Kelis' milkshake, and why is it better than yours? Michelle McManus is releasing her first single after winning Pop Idol, but can All This Time go all the way to number one?Find out the answers to all those questions and more, and enjoy 2000s era classics from Basement Jaxx, Flip & Fill, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, R.E.M. and more.If you enjoy the podcast follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/2000sChartShow, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the2000schartshow/ and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2004 with Victoria Beckham, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and S Club 8 (10 January 2004)

Welcome to 2004 with Victoria Beckham, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and S Club 8 (10 January 2004)

A new year, and a new UK top 40 singles chart that started 2004 off with a pop music bang bang. Victoria Beckham returned with Let Your Head Go/This Groove and tried to become the last Spice Girl to get a number 1 hit. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's people decided to have another chart battle with Posh Spice. Plus, remember Alistair Griffin? Me neither, but he was on the charts 20 years ago today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Top 40 Best Songs of 2003

The Top 40 Best Songs of 2003

A happy new year from the whole 2000s Chart Show team (aka literally just me). Next week, we'll be discussing the 2004 pop charts, but we're not quite ready to say goodbye to 2003 just yet. And so it's time to celebrate a great year of music with the best music from this time 20 years ago.Expect the good (Beyonce, Madonna, Kylie, Britney, Girls Aloud), the bad (the way the public let Sinead Quinn flop) and the weird (The Cheeky Girls and a number one song you really won't see coming...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Last Great Battle for Christmas Number One (24 December 2023)

The Last Great Battle for Christmas Number One (24 December 2023)

SURPRISE! As an early Christmas present, we're talking about the end of a British institution: The race for Christmas number one. By 2004, The X Factor will ruin it for everyone. But the annual chart battle will go with a bang with a fight between The Darkness, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten, Bo Selecta, Blue, Michael Andrews/Gary Jules, the Pop Idol finalists. and the Fast Food Rockers.Merry Christmas pop maniacs xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Rachel Stevens and J-Rock Big Brovaz Getting it On with 'Scooby Doo'

Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Rachel Stevens and J-Rock Big Brovaz Getting it On with 'Scooby Doo'

Christmas is in the air...and it's feeling distinctly cheeky. Crack open the mulled wine and put sleigh bells on top of all random pop songs because we have big festive hits from Cliff Richard, John Lennon and The Cheeky Girls alongside 'new' chart entries from: Alicia Keys, Big Brovaz, Christina Aguilera, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Jay-Z, Lost Brothers, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Noddy (yes, that Noddy), Ozzy Osbourne, Rachel Stevens and Texas.As ever, we're The 2000s Chart Show, the pop music podcast that every week celebrates the singles chart from 20 years ago. A must listen for the pop maniacs out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Eyed Peas, Nelly and Gareth Gates feat. Ginger Racism

Black Eyed Peas, Nelly and Gareth Gates feat. Ginger Racism

The last great Christmas chart battle is getting ever closer, but first on the podcast we have to contend with Black Eyed Peas telling us to Shut Up and Will Young telling us to Leave Right Now.This week on the 2000s pop music podcast where every week we celebrate the UK Top 40 singles chart from 20 years ago we have 'new' entries from Dido, Gareth Gates, Black Eyed Peas, Blu Cantrell, Nelly, Simply Red, Daniel O'Donnell (phwoar), Muse, Kate Melua, D-Side and Delta Goodrem. Plus all the usual 2003-era pop nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Young, Shane Richie, Mary J Blige and Some Terrible Christmas Music (6 December 2003)

Will Young, Shane Richie, Mary J Blige and Some Terrible Christmas Music (6 December 2003)

On the podcast where every week we're reliving the UK top 40s singles charts from 20 years ago, it's a bit of a case of the calm before the storm. 2003 has one of the greatest Christmas chart battles in music history....but first we have all the dross they're too scared to release at Christmas. Including Alfie Moon off EastEnders' Children in Need single, the song that got Limp Bizkit bottled not once but twice and new songs from No Doubt, Blink-182, Ja Rule Meat Loaf and Dizzee Rascal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.