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Unflopped

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings

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.

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Episodes

9. 911 Vs Julia Fordham

February 23, 2018 02:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss the Oscars, shag tags, and Nanny McPhee. 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 “Love Sensation” by 911 and “(Love Moves In) Mysterious Ways” by Julia Fordham. This episode was edited by Ben Goodstein.

8. Robyn Vs Cicero

February 09, 2018 02:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Smash Hits magazine, Robyn conspiracy theories, and pop stars who use Tinder. 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 “Call Your Girlfriend” by Robyn and “Love Is Everywhere" by Cicero.

7. Carly Rae Jepsen Vs The Communards

January 26, 2018 02:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss chamber music, Canadian Idol, and Greggs the bakers. 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 Are My World” by The Communards and “Run Away With Me” by Carly Rae Jepsen.

6. Britney Spears Vs Laban

January 12, 2018 02:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss syndrums, the Spice Girls musical, and Britney's fragrance empire. 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 “Radar” by Britney Spears and “Love In Siberia” by Laban.

5. Boy George Vs Paula Abdul

December 29, 2017 02:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss addiction, spirituality, and Joe's thesis on "Orientalism in the works of Paula Abdul". 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 weeks songs are "My Love Is For Real" by Paula Abdul and "Bow Down Mister" by Jesus Loves You aka Boy George.

4. Stevie Nicks Vs Supersister

December 15, 2017 01:41 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Rick Nowels, disco, and Bessemer converters. 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 weeks songs are "Coffee" by Supersister and "I Can't Wait" by Stevie Nicks.

3. Sinead O'Connor Vs McAlmont & Butler

December 02, 2017 16:47 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss harmonic ambiguity, British sign language, and Naomi Campbell's egg-throwing. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict.

2. Sydney Youngblood Vs Clea

December 02, 2017 16:36 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss transport hubs, bathing in treacle and the trash-heap of former talent show contestants. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict. 

1. Donna Summer Vs Belinda Carlisle

December 02, 2017 16:21 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode the Unflopped crew discuss anthemic choruses, Donna Summer's alleged homophobia, and how many horses there are in Belinda Carlisle's 'Runaway Horses' video. Stuart and Sean each pitch a flop single that they think deserved to be a pop music hit and Judge Joe gives his verdict.