Music for sex, dancing, and watching the straight world go by…
The explosion of Disco provides an extraordinary window into the tumultuous world of the 1970s, with its themes of sex, drugs, race and sexuality. By the start of the 1970s, America was a nation of dystopian gloom. The radical dream of the 1960’s had dissipated, with economic decline, Vietnam a ... Show More
Jun 7
677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)
How did the War of 1812 result in America’s national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner? Who came up with it? And, why does this origin story make the anthem so controversial? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the first episode of their Football World Cup special, with the s ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2024
Dance Yourself Free (Throwback)
Beyonce's Renaissance brought house music back to mainstream audiences. But even when it wasn't gracing the Grammys, house never went away. Born from the ashes of disco in the late 1970s and '80s, house was by and for the Black, queer youth DJing and dancing in Chicago's undergro ... Show More
50m 1s
Nov 2023
Section 28: The Anti-Gay Law That Sparked A Movement
<p>The 1980s have a lot to answer for - spandex, for one.</p><br><p>It also saw the first new anti-gay law in Britain for over a century.</p><br><p>Against the backdrop of the HIV epidemic, and increasing homophobia across the media and politics, the law Section 28 was passed in ... Show More
38m 44s
Jun 2023
The History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs | Official Trailer
“The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs.” From London Audio, iHeartRadio, and executive producer Paris Hilton. Hosted by Ultra Naté, is a 12-part podcast exploring how different clubs around the world revolutionized the way we party. How they ushered in the birth of new g ... Show More
2m 55s