Maisie Adam and Scott Bryan Launch 'Remember Me?' Podcast Celebrating Pop Culture's Also-Rans
Comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Scott Bryan have teamed up to host a new podcast titled Remember Me? With Maisie Adam & Scott Bryan, which offers a loving homage to pop culture's often-overlooked figures from the 1990s and 2000s. Instead of mocking these individuals, the series embraces their stories with humor and care, providing a platform for those who experienced sudden tabloid or early internet fame.
Podcast Highlights and Guest Insights
In the debut episodes, Adam and Bryan engage in comical and sensitive conversations with guests like Liberty X's Kelli Young. Young reflects on her band being perceived as "too R&B" to win ITV's Popstars and expresses unexpected gratitude towards a funk band that sued them. The podcast aims to shed light on the nuanced experiences of fame, moving beyond sneers to celebrate these pop culture also-rans.
Other Top Podcast Picks of the Week
This week's podcast lineup features several other notable series:
- Don't Say a Word: Hosted by Nicky Campbell, this podcast explores grey areas in culture wars and identity politics, using his radio debate experience to tackle provocative topics with nuance.
- Currently: Sophia Versus AI Slop: Journalist Sophia Smith Galer hosts a one-off episode addressing the decline of internet quality, inspired by her encounter with a fake biography on Amazon, highlighting issues with AI-generated content.
- Real Vikings: Narrated by Iain Glen from Game of Thrones, this 10-part series delves into Norse myths and history, challenging stereotypes of Vikings as mere "fur-clad thugs" through immersive sound design.
- Blood Will Tell: A true-crime series by Jennifer Miller investigating a 2014 murder case in California involving twins Trung and Anh Tong, exploring their gangland past across six fast-paced episodes.
All these podcasts are widely available, with new episodes released weekly, offering diverse content from comedy and history to current affairs and crime.
