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.

100 and out - The Series Finale 03/04/2022

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 Goodstein. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/22331564

99. Suede Vs Fleetwood Mac 02/18/2022

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 verdict. This week’s songs are ‘So Young' by Suede and 'Sara' by Fleetwood Mac. This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/22170614

98. Prince Vs David Bowie 02/04/2022

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 Anger’ by David Bowie and ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’ by Prince. This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/22016660

97. Lissie Vs The Whitest Boy Alive 01/21/2022

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 are ‘1517’ by The Whitest Boy Alive and ‘When I'm Alone’ by Lissie. This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21843296

Bonus episode: Listener Suggestions Unflopped #6 12/31/2021

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 hall of fame. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21640952

96. Kate Bush Vs Destiny's Child 12/24/2021

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 are ‘8 Days Of Christmas’ by Destiny's Child and ‘December Will Be Magic Again’ by Kate Bush. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21587834

95. Sheila & B. Devotion Vs The Joubert Singers 12/10/2021

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’ by The Joubert Singers and ‘Spacer’ by Sheila & B. Devotion. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21434933

94. Jessie Ware Vs Tanita Tikaram 11/26/2021

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 Kisses’ by Jessie Ware and ‘Stop Listening’ by Tanita Tikaram. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21287126

93. Björk Vs The Sugarcubes 11/12/2021

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 Sugarcubes and ‘Pagan Poetry’ by Björk. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/21093323

92. Erasure Vs Nick Kamen 10/29/2021

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 and ‘I Promised Myself’ by Nick Kamen. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/20974073

91. The Housemartins Vs Joe Jackson 10/15/2021

91. The Housemartins Vs Joe Jackson In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss ABBA, Fatboy Slim and Margaret Thatcher. 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 ‘Sheep’ by The Housemartins and ‘Real Men’ by Joe Jackson. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/20821448

90. Shamir Vs Those Dancing Days 10/01/2021

90. Shamir Vs Those Dancing Days In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss gender identity, northern soul, and Joe's bumhole. 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 ‘Those Dancing Days’ by Those Dancing Days and ‘On The Regular’ by Shamir. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/20662295

89. Madonna Vs Madonna - with special guest Edward Russell from 'Inside The Groove' 09/17/2021

89. Madonna Vs Madonna - with special guest Edward Russell from 'Inside The Groove' In this specially extended episode the Unflopped crew is joined by Edward Russell, host of the smash hit podcast 'Inside The Groove', to dissect Madonna's 'Madame X' album and the singles 'Medellín' and 'Crave'. What happened at Eurovision? What is Fado? What's going on with that eye patch?! And which of these singles will be officially Unflopped by Edward and Judge Joe..? /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/20500118

Bonus episode: Listener Suggestions Unflopped 5!!! 07/30/2021

Bonus episode: Listener Suggestions Unflopped 5!!! The Unflopped out-of-office is on and we are officially on our hols, but we've prepared this special treat to keep you going. In this bonus episode Stuart, Sean and Joe check out some more flops recommended by listeners and pick one to be added to the Unflopped hall of fame. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19961426

88. Britney Spears Vs Britney Spears #FreeBritney 07/16/2021

88. Britney Spears Vs Britney Spears #FreeBritney In this Britney Spears special, the Unflopped crew discuss fantasy fragrances, gun violence, and sexy flutes. Stuart and Sean each pitch a Britney flop that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Criminal’ and ‘Perfume’. This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19826174

87. The Slits Vs Jobriath 07/02/2021

87. The Slits Vs Jobriath In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss punk, tits and masculinity. 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 ‘Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by The Slits and ‘I'm A Man’ by Jobriath. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19679678

86. Shania Twain Vs LeAnn Rimes 06/18/2021

86. Shania Twain Vs LeAnn Rimes In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss joy, heartbreak, and low-down-dirty-dawgs. 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 ‘Up!’ by Shania Twain and ‘Nothin' Better To Do’ by LeAnn Rimes. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19515176

85. Spagna Vs Tatjana 06/04/2021

85. Spagna Vs Tatjana In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss fright-wigs, power-dressing, and Pamela Anderson. 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 ‘Santa Maria’ by Tatjana and ‘Easy Lady’ by Spagna. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19344932

Eurovision Bonus Clip: Italy - Måneskin 'Zitti E Buoni' 05/23/2021

Eurovision Bonus Clip: Italy - Måneskin 'Zitti E Buoni' In an exclusive bonus clip, the Unflopped crew discuss Eurovision 2021 champions Måneskin and their winning entry 'Zitti E Buoni'. This segment was cut from our Eurovision Spectacular episode because it was far too long and we thought this was one of the least interesting of the selected songs, but what do we know? We're experts in flops, not hits! /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19202471

84. The Cardigans Vs Phoenix 05/21/2021

84. The Cardigans Vs Phoenix In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Mozart, Franz Liszt and the "circle of fists". 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 ‘Carnival’ by The Cardigans and ‘Lisztomania’ by Phoenix. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19179608

83. Eurovision Spectacular - with special guest Gary Farrell 05/07/2021

83. Eurovision Spectacular - with special guest Gary Farrell In this specially extended episode the Unflopped crew is joined by Eurovision guru Gary Farrell to discuss the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. The good, the bad and the ugly of Rotterdam 2021 are up for discussion and we predict the winner, as well as choosing our personal favourites. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/19007801

82. Sylvester Vs Divine 04/23/2021

82. Sylvester Vs Divine In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Ursula the Sea Witch. 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 ‘Shoot Your Shot’ by Divine and ‘I Need Somebody To Love Tonight’ by Sylvester. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/18827285

81. Cher Vs Mylène Farmer 04/09/2021

81. Cher Vs Mylène Farmer In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss cockroaches, gruel and Mariah Carey. 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 ‘You Wouldn't Know Love’ by Cher and ‘Désenchantée’ by Mylène Farmer. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/18656147

80. Talk Talk Vs Squeeze 03/26/2021

80. Talk Talk Vs Squeeze In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Maid Marian, Burt Bacharach, and Shostakovich. 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 ‘Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)’ by Squeeze and ‘Such A Shame’ by Talk Talk. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/18468623

79. Taylor Swift Vs Tove Lo 03/12/2021

79. Taylor Swift Vs Tove Lo In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss cheesy teen country music, the United Kingdolls, and the British Library Sound Archive. 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 ‘Moments’ by Tove Lo and ‘Delicate’ by Taylor Swift. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/18285998

78. Katy Perry Vs Avril Lavigne - with special guests Crystal and Baby Lame 02/26/2021

78. Katy Perry Vs Avril Lavigne - with special guests Crystal and Baby Lame In this special episode the Unflopped crew is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race UK legend Crystal, and punk-horror-drag superstar Baby Lame, to discuss Drag Race, Canadian pop and unlikeable popstars. Crystal and Baby each bring a pop gem for Judge Joe's consideration and one of them is officially unflopped! This week’s songs are ‘Bon Appetit’ by Katy Perry and ‘Here's To Never Growing Up’ by Avril Lavigne. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/18092963

77. Appleton Vs Melanie Blatt 02/12/2021

77. Appleton Vs Melanie Blatt In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss cork wedges, gypsy skirts, and career-ending combat jackets. 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 ‘Everything Eventually’ by Appleton and ‘Do Me Wrong’ by Melanie Blatt. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/17915534

76. Lonnie Gordon Vs Princess 01/29/2021

76. Lonnie Gordon Vs Princess In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss pop royalty, bank managers and horny daddies. 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 ‘In The Heat Of A Passionate Moment’ by Princess and ‘Beyond Your Wildest Dreams’ by Lonnie Gordon. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/17726636

75. Dolly Parton Vs Dolly Parton 01/15/2021

75. Dolly Parton Vs Dolly Parton In this special Dolly Parton episode the Unflopped crew discuss Jesus, Gandalf, and Dennis Nilsen. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop Dolly single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. This week’s songs are ‘Potential New Boyfriend’ and ‘He's Alive’. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/17549564

Bonus episode: Listener suggestions Unflopped 4!!! 12/25/2020

Bonus episode: Listener suggestions Unflopped 4!!! SURPRISE!!! The Unflopped zoom has been shut down, but we've popped a treat in your stocking to brighten up what may be the most miserable Christmas ever. In this bonus episode Stuart, Sean and Joe check out some listener suggestions and try to agree on one to be added to the Unflopped hall of fame. /episode/index/show/unflopped/id/17323961

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