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“Came accross the by accident last week and I’m blasting through it … such a good listen and well presented.”
Garry051980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/24
“Love the format the guys have approach this show with. Loads of groups I haven’t even heard of and some really great interviews.”
jdslater via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/24
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“If you liked pop music in the 80s and 90s you will love this podcast! These guys have put so much research into it that you’ll find yourself discovering music and artists you didn’t know about. As a result I have been searching for music videos on YouTube and looking for tracks I missed during...”Read full review »
Tomka via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/05/24
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“Hosts Gavin and Matthew’s affection for the music of Stock, Aitken and Waterman is as infectious as the music itself. This is a loving earnest and forensically detailed look back at SAW, from the near misses and misfires to the huge hits that for many became the soundtrack of a generation....”Read full review »
Joostin2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
12/01/23
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“Since my friend’s husband recommended this podcast to me at the start of the year I have been ADDICTED! The level of detail and the plethora of interviews are hugely impressive along with the two hosts’ real-life reminiscences and their hugely amusing delivery make for an irresistible cocktail of...”Read full review »
jvm2701 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/23
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“So interesting and informative. I basically did 2 years of episodes in 2 months as so fascinated. Takes me back to my youth and discovering some tracks I never heard at the time. Celebrating this era with honest, well researched and considered facts and opinions. A must!”
Spencer uk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
“This podcast is a labour of love from hosts Gavin Scott and Matthew Denby who go through every single release of the iconic Stock, Aitken and Waterman catalog. With interviews with the artists and key players involved before and behind the scenes. Great anecdotes and lesser known facts as well as...”Read full review »
Arjan-M via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
09/06/23
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“This is so fresh, informative and expertly done, with golden nuggets each episode, I can’t stop listening. I’m late to the party and have been rattling through episodes all summer, I am going to have to slow down before I catch up! For any fan of SAW or just someone that wants quality researched...”Read full review »
Leahcimeceer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/23
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“Like many an eighties child, the music of SAW was legendary to me. I was, and still am, a major Kylie stan but she also introduced me to many a pop masterpiece from the SAW stable. This podcast perfectly takes you release by release through the SAW catalogue, giving you an in-depth history you’ve...”Read full review »
winduppenguin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/23
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“Each fortnight and each episode always leaves me wanting more!!!!
I have to listen to it twice.
So full of knowledge and facts.
Well done guys - i love it.
10/10”
skimball via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/10/23
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“Podcasts come and go. But this is the only one I have stuck with totally and look forward to each episode. Brilliant points of view and attention to detail. Great to hear so much detail from those involved back in the day.
If you love SAW records you will love this.”
GuidoGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/23
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“There is very little that can be said that hasn’t been said already but if you were / are a fan of SAW & PWL then this is the definitive & most methodical in-depth podcast that you can listen to. 100%.”
Mark Tapscott 220371 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/23
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“Truly the most entertaining podcast I have listened to lately. Kudos to you guys for an insightful, witty, critical and all around fabulous revision of one pop’s greatest threesome. Thank, thanks, thanks.”
labañón via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
08/05/23
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“Co-hosts Matt and Gavin cast a critical eye over the musical legacy of Stock, Aitken and Waterman. Although music critics in the 80s dismissed the trio’s output, this podcast explores the influence and impact of the hit-making trio. Featuring extensive interviews with the artists and creatives,...”Read full review »
Not Fo Me via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/02/23
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“Fabulous podcast with some amazing new info about the music of my youth. Would love to hear comments about a couple off less successful remixes Sandra’s everlasting love and a track by OFF electrica salsa. Both should have been massive. Keep up the good work.”
gerrybaldwin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/23
“I just love this podcast! Fantastic to hear so many SAW artists being interviewed, they tell their experience of recording and working with Stock Aitken Waterman in a surprisingly honest way. And through the show I actually discovered some great songs I previously didn’t know, even though I am a...”Read full review »
MF Vienna via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/13/23
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“Gavin and Matthew take us through the SAW catalog with an extensive knowledge of the songs/artists, as well as great interviews with many of the people involved. I truly appreciate how they sometimes ask those tough, good probing questions in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner. They’ve also...”Read full review »
Leo Mears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“As a massive but closeted fan of SAW in my teenage years I had just privately enjoyed this music - along with listening to Capital Radio and reading Smash Hits.
I thought I knew a lot of the stories behind this music from magazines and various biographies but this Podcast opened my eyes to what...”Read full review »
M*riyo via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/13/23
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“I love this podcast, so great to hear not only about the songs but also the production, thanks guys keep up the great work!”
paulyok via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/08/23
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“One of the best put-together podcasts in history. The PWL story is presented in such a fun-but-informative way. Never fails to thrill!”
Josh in Brentford via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/23
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“This is simply the best podcast I’ve ever heard. I’ve had to revisit my initial review as I wrote it last year after only hearing a few shows & it really didn’t do justice to how good this show is. Listening to Matt & Gavin is now like listening to two of my old friends; they’re warm,...”Read full review »
Dan J Hardy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/23
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“As a SAW fan through the years there’s plenty to like about this podcast. It’s incredibly well researched, with interviews with some great guests including Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Kim Appleby and Sinitta. There’s a genuine passion for the music and loads of new insight, not only into the artists...”Read full review »
4Babycakes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/29/23
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“I was already a huge fan of Dead or Alive and Kylie. And sure there are plenty of SAW singles i love; but this podcast has exposed me to SO MUCH MORE! I look forward to each episode!”
The Ebony Enchantress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/23
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“A total joy of a podcast. Offers you the opportunity to step back to a time where the hair was big, the Lycra was tight and the denim was stonewashed!!!
The hosts have the ability to make the journey both enjoyable and informative and stitch in other nuggets of information that creates a fuller...”Read full review »
Tommytomtomto via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/18/23
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“Another great episode guys. Been listening since episode one. Love all 3 of the songs. Love that my beloved Jason Donovan is getting the love that he deserves. Keep up the great work.”
Madonna Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/14/23
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“This is a fascinating series with so many interviews of those involved in SAW productions. Interviews from the main producers/songwriters, PWL artists, backing singers, stylists, publicists, hairdressers and the list goes on and on…. Truly amazing for all SAW fans.”
DINJUSTICE via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/03/23
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“A very thorough deep dive into some of the best pop music ever created.
Great interviews, great research and information. You can feel the love for the music in each episode”
liamvlove via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/23
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“A great podcast and far more informative than the recent Channel 5 TV documentary in the UK, which was something of a missed opportunity. The interviews with Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and other members of the PWL crew are required listening. Keep up the good work guys!”
Annoyed Matt 73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/23
“Not only is this podcast interesting and informative it’s also an amazing guided walk through the musical childhoods of millions of people’s lives. The content is informative and well researched and the interviews are an incredible look behind the songs we grew up with. I’m so glad I stumbled...”Read full review »
hortiboi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/23
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“i am only up to the ‘respectable’ episode but wow this podcast is like a dream! as a pop geek born in ‘96, i missed this stuff the first time but have enjoyed steadily getting into the SAW catalogue over the past few years. this podcast is honestly the perfect tour guide for this journey! also,...”Read full review »
mimig0ssip via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/23
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“I have been a fan of SAW music ever since the 80’s, yet little did I know just how much I didn’t know about them and the vast catalogue of music they produced.
Finding this podcast whilst trawling through podcasts looking for SAW related material has been pure joy. It’s hard to know where to...”Read full review »
GeoffG1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/17/23
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“This is an absolutely incredible podcast, we’ll done Gavin & Matt, it’s everything I want and need! Even though I am extremely late to the Stick Aitken Waterman party, I have been a huge fan of the SAW and everything PWL. Just as I though I knew quite a bit about the journey…. Every episode...”Read full review »
Wayne Robert via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/23
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“Love this podcast as it tracks all the hits of stock aitken waterman (SAW). The best part is learning the background to some of the 80’s best hits with interviews with the artists and key players. And when I say background I mean the gossip, infighting between artists, and creative differences...”Read full review »
Vinylluver via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/12/23
“The guys do a really stellar job - the interviews they’ve had have been really enlightening… they haven’t had Waterman on to give his insights yet (probably not for the want of trying), but that’s just a tiny grumble in what is a much-anticipated shot of ‘me-time’ every fortnight. I subscribed to...”Read full review »
NeilStew via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/23
“I suspect there is a booming amount of interest in PWL after the recent UK documentary aired, and having been a listener to this podcast since the first episode, I’ll say: it’s a PERFECT accompaniment to what folks saw on the TV documentary. On screen, we got a quick, incisive overview of the...”Read full review »
Jason L. in Milwaukee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/23
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“I was a huge fan then and a huge fan now… this podcast is incredible. It’s light, fun and great to step back in time to MY era. Keep it up boys 🇬🇧”
mark_smith via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/23
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“This is my dream podcast … Thanks for all your hard work and making my dream come true ❤️”
sf2oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/06/23
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“I love this podcast and the sister podcast about Australian pop. As a kid of the 80s I grew up with SAW and it is great to hear these stories behind the songs. Brightens up my journey to work each day.”
Paul M, London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/04/23
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“This podcast is a must for any 1980s music fan, wether a fan of SAW or not. The knowledge of the hosts, and amount of research that has gone in to this podcast means this must be one of the most informative music podcast in existence.
There is much *new to me material* on this podcast as I might...”Read full review »
50020xecLA via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/23
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“So glad I’m late to the party on this one, It means I can binge. Great job guys! Rediscovering so many new classics and being introduced to some gems through this podcast. I’m having a blast listening.”
ElecticYouthLives via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/29/23
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“I love this podcast so much. So insightful, well-researched and informative. Also, it’s just so much fun to listen to. Matt and Gavin are experts in podcasting, and clearly they are also good friends. Their banter (and, yes, Gavin’s singing!) add to my enjoyment. I eagerly look forward to each...”Read full review »
dhumphrey73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
“Before this podcast, my only knowledge of SAW was their reputation for forgettable late 80s standardised, commercialised pop songs. So glad I’ve stumbled on A Journey through SAW as it’s shown me how much more there was to the music they wrote and produced. I love the deep dive into individual...”Read full review »
Zem31 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/18/23
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“Massive S/A/W fan”
Muzac*Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/15/23
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“I don’t really like podcasts and have a very short attention span but I’m a huge fan of Stock/Aitken/Waterman and PWL Studios. If you have any interest in either, this is such fascinating and essential listening. I’m only halfway into the currently released episodes but there have so many amazing...”Read full review »
Def B4 Dishonour via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/22
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“Stumbled across this through a twitter link and have been all-in ever since. For lovers of the music business, pop music and SAW in particular this is a wonderfully produced enthusiastically presented podcast. Really loving it.”
Expat-E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“Good content, well researched.
Its a viewpoint from an Australian perspective
But seriously guys, we know your names”
Doowopsalsaboprock via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/22
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“Absolutely love this show! Takes me back to my youth, loving the interviews too, love it guys, looking forward to more episodes.”
!!LN via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/26/22
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“Such a thorough & entertaining podcast. My mate in London turned me onto it & I asked him “Is there stuff in there you didn’t know?” He said “YES!!” & he actually interned at pwl in the 80s & later worked for pwl digitising some of the catalogue!!!
I’m gonna have to re-listen to...”Read full review »
Stebags via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/22
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“I came across this podcast about a week ago and have already blazed through 10 episodes. Such an interesting listen and full of really great insights. As someone whose first record at the age of 11 was I Should Be So Lucky, this podcast is perfect. It reminds me of when a new copy of smash hits...”Read full review »
Brit in the US via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/22
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