In Depth - a new fan podcast recorded by forum members

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#406 Post by leesmapman »

Haha, nice.
Oh, you mentioned Chris' nickname: the All Time Lowe nickname was mentioned in a january 1986 radio interview from Dutch radio.
The interviewer asks Chris if he's related to so-and-so Lowe, and he replies with "no, I'm related to all time Lowe"

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#407 Post by sturgio99 »

Love the podcast! Been listening for the last 4-6 months.

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#408 Post by Electronic Dave »

leesmapman wrote: Sat 04 Apr 2026, 6:28 am Haha, nice.
Oh, you mentioned Chris' nickname: the All Time Lowe nickname was mentioned in a january 1986 radio interview from Dutch radio.
The interviewer asks Chris if he's related to so-and-so Lowe, and he replies with "no, I'm related to all time Lowe"
Funnily enough after listening to the last In Depth podcast and laughing at 'all time Lowe', I had 'David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes' play on my music player which has the lyric 'hitting an all time low' hmmm

Thanks for the current podcast episodes Chris & Graham :)

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Episode 38 – Obscure: After the Event

United by a shared love of one band, Graham and Chris close Season Six with their most personal episode yet - a sun‑drenched, queue‑length, bladder‑testing, heart‑thumping deep dive into Pet Shop Boys’ Obscure concerts at Camden’s Electric Ballroom.

What begins as a simple “after the event” recap quickly becomes a full‑blown oral history of the week London turned into PSB City: 5am superfans, numbered wristbands, Chicken Shop suitcase storage, tactical toilet breaks, merch‑lounge carpets, and the strange, beautiful camaraderie of a crowd who’d waited forty years for a night like this.

From there, the Pod Cast Boys relive the gigs in forensic, front‑row detail - the dry ice, the wallow‑heavy setlist, the thrill of seeing their heroes in person, and the emotional punch of hearing deep cuts in a tiny room with 1,500 ecstatic fans and their closest friends.

They celebrate new drummer Max Blunos’ death metal roots, legacy guest stars Sylvia, Mark and Johnny F-ing Marr, Neil’s lectern‑top lyric folder, and the five times an entire ballroom embraced the words: “Tonight - no hits!”

Along the way they revisit their own “scientific” setlist predictions, the chaos of their travel logistics, decode “the vibe”, and share the joy of experiencing Pet Shop Boys with lifelong friends, new global acquaintances, and a surprising number of people wearing In Depth T‑shirts.

Finally, they wrap the season with the inaugural In Depth Obscure Awards - honouring the strangest, boldest, most unexpected moments of the Obscure era - and reflect on why these shows felt like a celebration not just of PSB’s deep cuts, but of their own teenage imperial phases too.

A gig diary; a fan documentary; a tribute to the power of community - the perfect finale to a season that’s traced four decades of Pet Shop Boys from Please to Volume to Obscure. Come join us in Camden!

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#410 Post by rashomon »

Graham and Chris - amazing work turning this around so quickly!

I was fortunate to be at the Monday and Wednesday gigs and now this has episode has dropped I'm going for a walk with headphones in!
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rashomon wrote:Graham and Chris - amazing work turning this around so quickly!

I was fortunate to be at the Monday and Wednesday gigs and now this has episode has dropped I'm going for a walk with headphones in!
Excellent - let us know what you think!
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#412 Post by leesmapman »

Hey, you stayed at the same hotel as me, Premier Inn Hub on Monday! I had room 105. Also arrived in London around 10:30 btw.

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#413 Post by G_Goalden »

leesmapman wrote: Sun 12 Apr 2026, 6:56 pm Hey, you stayed at the same hotel as me, Premier Inn Hub on Monday! I had room 105. Also arrived in London around 10:30 btw.
I was in 111. (G)
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#414 Post by G_Goalden »

Duplicate.
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G_Goalden wrote: Sun 12 Apr 2026, 7:21 pm
leesmapman wrote: Sun 12 Apr 2026, 6:56 pm Hey, you stayed at the same hotel as me, Premier Inn Hub on Monday! I had room 105. Also arrived in London around 10:30 btw.
I was in 111. (G)
We were there Fri thru Tue, Rooms 219 and 220. Surprised we didn't bump into anyone there or in the McD's. It was insanely quiet at that hotel we thought! We bought "picnic" food at the nearby M&S, but ate at Poppies Fish&Chip Sunday night.

Just listened to the podcast, and likewise got really quite emotional in parts during Monday's concert. Had to work hard to hold back the tears of joy and long lost teenaged memories. Never felt anything quite like that at a concert.

Great podcast as always and kudos for putting that retrospective of this past week together so quickly!

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#416 Post by Morse »

I really want to know what that Pet Shop Boys gig story was from the guy who did the Cambridge to London commute!!!

Fantastic podcast as always, C&G. Loved it!

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#417 Post by herts101 »

I could tell you Morse, but you’ll have to find me on the train from Cambridge to London first!

Really enjoyed the memories of the week when I listened today guys. Your mention of my gig story and also the fantastic flashy hands really made me laugh!!!

Happy times.


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#418 Post by tottenhammattspurs »

Once again, a superb episode. Nice to hear my dulcet "tones" on there! Enjoy the break guys, you deserved it!
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#419 Post by G_Goalden »

herts101 wrote: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 6:15 pm I could tell you Morse, but you’ll have to find me on the train from Cambridge to London first!

Really enjoyed the memories of the week when I listened today guys. Your mention of my gig story and also the fantastic flashy hands really made me laugh!!!

Happy times.
Ah herts101 - I didn’t realise it was you. Great to chat pre-gig.
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#420 Post by leesmapman »

It was nice to listen to the podcast whilst being at the same concert, having the same experience. It makes the memories stronger.

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