Latest Flops Podcast Episodes
85. Spagna Vs Tatjana
Unflopped - June 04, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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. This e...
The Capeman
Flopped and Forgotten - May 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week, we discuss a musical that was inspired by the true story of a teenaged murderer turned poet. Oh yeah, it was also inspired by a ghost's visit to Paul Simon. Listen to learn how it all went down!
Eurovision Bonus Clip: Italy - Måneskin 'Zitti E Buoni'
Unflopped - May 23, 2021 02:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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, ...
84. The Cardigans Vs Phoenix
Unflopped - May 21, 2021 01:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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. Thi...
83. Eurovision Spectacular - with special guest Gary Farrell
Unflopped - May 07, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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. Follow Gar...
82. Sylvester Vs Divine
Unflopped - April 23, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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...
81. Cher Vs Mylène Farmer
Unflopped - April 09, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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. T...
80. Talk Talk Vs Squeeze
Unflopped - March 26, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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...
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Flopped and Forgotten - March 22, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe're keeping it in the family this week with our second show in a row to star a LuPone sibling. This time, Patti's up to the plate and she's bringing some very big stars (and a million wigs) with her. So pour some sangria and join us in sunny Spain for conversation about bad accents, soup, and ...
79. Taylor Swift Vs Tove Lo
Unflopped - March 12, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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 a...
Late Nite Comic
Flopped and Forgotten - March 05, 2021 04:18 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week's episode is a doozey. Late Nite Comic ran for an impressively brief four performances in 1987, but why? No, really, why? Why did it close so quickly? Why are there two albums with the score, but neither involve the actual cast? And why, oh why, did it run in the first place? We may no...
78. Katy Perry Vs Avril Lavigne - with special guests Crystal and Baby Lame
Unflopped - February 26, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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 unf...
Big: The Musical
Flopped and Forgotten - February 15, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe're kicking off our fourth season with a show that didn't quite live up to its name. Big is the musical version of the hit movie that made Tom Hanks a star, so where did it go wrong? Was it a case of too much product placement? Was the famous piano too big for the stage? And what does one of t...
77. Appleton Vs Melanie Blatt
Unflopped - February 12, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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 Wr...
76. Lonnie Gordon Vs Princess
Unflopped - January 29, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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 You...
75. Dolly Parton Vs Dolly Parton
Unflopped - January 15, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn 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’. Th...
Bonus episode: Listener suggestions Unflopped 4!!!
Unflopped - December 25, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSURPRISE!!! The Unflopped zoom is being given a festive break, but we've popped this special treat in your stocking to brighten up what might be the most miserable Christmas ever. In this bonus episode Stuart, Sean and Joe check out some more flops recommended by listeners and try to agree on on...
74. Amanda Lear Vs Toto Coelo
Unflopped - December 18, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Avon ladies, bin bag dresses, and Salvador Dali. 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 ‘Follow Me’ by Amanda Lear and ‘Milk From The Coconut (Part O...
Here's Love (or, Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical)
Flopped and Forgotten - December 07, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsChristmastime is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a Christmas themed musical flop? When Meredith Willson adapted the movie Miracle on 34th Street for the Broadway stage, he gave it a misleading title that may have contributed to its demise. This week, we are talking about Here's ...
73. Gloria Estefan Vs Vanessa Amorosi
Unflopped - December 04, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Fidel Castro, the Olympics, and Doop. 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 ‘Hotel Nacional’ by Gloria Estefan and ‘This Is Who I Am’ by Vanessa Amo...
Allegiance
Flopped and Forgotten - November 23, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsAs the first Broadway musical to be created by Asian Americans, Allegiance would have been ground-breaking whether it flopped or not. Of course, it did flop, so we're talking about it this week. Starring the legends that are George Takei and Lea Salogna, Allegiance focuses on the internment of J...
72. Hole Vs Santigold
Unflopped - November 20, 2020 02:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this episode the Unflopped crew discuss lawsuits, alien wrestlers and Malibabes. 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 ‘Malibu’ by Hole and ‘L.E.S. Artistes’ by Santigold. This episode w...
Bright Star
Flopped and Forgotten - November 09, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsBack in 2016, actor Steve Martin and folk-rock singer Edie Brickell teamed up on the musical Bright Star, a fictional expansion on the true Iron Mountain Baby story. It may have brought bluegrass to Broadway but it couldn't bring in the crowds, so it ended up on our show. This week, we talk abou...
INTERVIEW WITH A WOMAN IN HER LATE TWENTIES
Bops & Flops - November 06, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWhippits up, little truckers! Michete returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss her new single "Back of the Truck" and its accompanying music video, her greatest hits compilation, her shifting perspective on fame and celebrity, and her thoughts on Chromatica. PLUS: We answer some...
71. George Michael Vs Terence Trent D'Arby
Unflopped - November 06, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this episode the Unflopped crew discuss ska, Prince, and pornography. 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 ‘Let Her Down Easy’ by George Michael and ‘Let Her Down Easy’ by Terence Trent D...
70. Diana Ross Vs Sheryl Lee Ralph
Unflopped - October 23, 2020 01:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this episode the Unflopped crew discuss Motown, Broadway and hobo drag. 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 ‘The Boss’ by Diana Ross and ‘In The Evening’ by Sheryl Lee Ralph. This epis...
Dear World
Flopped and Forgotten - October 19, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week, we look at Dear World, Jerry Herman's attempt to further capitalize on the success of Mame and its star Angela Lansbury. Come on down to yet another restaurant basement with us for tales of big hats, the McDonald's in Times Square, and the world premiere of Hello, Bobby!
Anna Karenina: The Musical
Flopped and Forgotten - October 05, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsLeo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is one of the greatest books ever written, so how could the musical have flopped so badly? We're on a mission to find out how and on the way to our discovery we'll discuss breakfast cereals, gluten struggles, and of course, the famous novel itself.
Disaster!
Flopped and Forgotten - September 21, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsEarthquakes and tidal waves and piranhas, oh my! This jukebox musical from Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick pays homage to popular disaster films of the 1970s and is filled with some of the biggest hits from that decade too. Put on your best bell bottoms because we're off on an adventure that inc...
House of Flowers
Flopped and Forgotten - September 07, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week we are living out Truman Capote's Caribbean fantasy with his musical House of Flowers, known for its Calypso inspiration and stars Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll. See you in the islands where we'll talk about a great turtle rescue, the perfect brothel snack, and Lisa's inability to r...
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