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RETROPOPIC - globally accessible pop music and artist interviews through 2rrr.org.au streaming every Retropopic is NOT a radio station, it is radio show.

Retropopic is a radio program broadcasted on Friday evenings between 9 and 10pm at the 2RRR Community Radio Station in Sydney. The show's focus is classic pop music from the 60's to the end of the 20th century. Programs consist of music, themes, topics and interviews with those within the music industry, including the musicians themselves.

14/08/2025

R1225 – DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS: SEARCHING FOR THE YOUNG SOUL REBELS IN 1980 a fan’s album appreciation

Alongside great music The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with Peter Flierl of Plan B about that Dexy's Midnight Runners debut album, a piece of music that's very close to his heart. Click here to access: https://www.mixcloud.com/FrenchSpurs1/r1225-dexys-midnight-runners-searching-for-the-young-soul-rebels-an-album-appreciation/
When did the idea to form Dexys first come into Kevin Rowland's thinking? Why was hearing the music of that Dexys first album so special for Peter? What are the thoughts on the cover art of the album? How does Peter view the image of the band during that time period? What are Peter's thoughts on those Kevin Rowland lead vocals on this album? Finally how does Peter describe Dexys debut album?

07/08/2025

7PM UK TIME & 1400 EST
7PM EST & MIDNITE
TERRI THAL FIRST MANAGER OF DYLAN TALKS TO THE SAINT

As always alongside great music on Outlaw Renegade in the US Terri Thal talks with me about her book, released through McNidder & Grace, which effectively recounts her amazing journey through the 60s from coffee bar folk to the birth of rock. Must listen!

06/08/2025

R1222 – THE REPLACEMENTS & TIM a track by track album appreciation with musician Ronny Dap
In this podcast Australian musician Ronny Dap discuss The Replacements album 'Tim' with The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO.
Click here to access: https://www.mixcloud.com/FrenchSpurs1/r1222-the-replacements-tim-a-track-by-track-album-appreciation-with-musician-ronny-dap/
How did Paul Westerberg come to join The Replacements? Why did they call their first album on major label Sire 'Tim'? What are The Saint's views on the cover art? How was Bob Stimson struggling at the time the album was recorded? Why does 'Hold My Life' seem loose to Ronny? What do we learn about how this original line up were like live? How come The Replacements were never commercially successful? Where did the inspiration for that Westerberg lyric 'Waitress In The Sky' come from? Why are they critical of Tommy Ramone's production? How is 'Bastards of Young' such a standout track? What was the group's attitude towards that promo video? How much were The Replacements an influence on grunge? To what extent did the album signpost how brilliant Westerberg was as a songwriter?

04/08/2025

R1221 – EARLIEST DAYS TO PLAYING IN FLESH FOR LULU drummer Hans Persson talks with Retropopic Radio
Once again The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks about Flesh For Lulu with a member of the group.

This time it's the period Hans Persson was their drummer as in this podcast we hear from him about the part he played!

Click here to access: https://www.mixcloud.com/FrenchSpurs1/r1221-earliest-days-to-playing-in-flesh-for-lulu-drummer-hans-persson-talks-with-retropopic-radio/

How did Hans first become interested in music? What affect did hearing The S*x Pistols on the radio have on him? Why wasn't Hans able to see The Pistols play live when they came to his home town of Helsingborg in 1977? What were the circumstances that lead to him joining Flesh For Lulu to promote the album Plastic Fantastic? How does he remember bassist Mike Steed? Why wasn't Steedy a good fit for the group? How does he remember John Lydon on the PIL tour? Why was that tour so enjoyable for Hans? What affect did that Nirvana breakthrough have on Flesh For Lulu? Why did the group struggle so much towards the end of their days?

In short alongside tracks from The Pistols, The Ramones, PIL, Nirvana & Flesh For Lulu drummer Hans Persson shares his memories with me about his days playing with Flesh For Lulu.

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RETROPOPIC RADIO is a radio show that broadcasts on Friday evenings between 9 and 10pm at the 2RRR Community Radio Station in Sydney. RETROPOPIC RADIO is NOT a radio station, it is radio show and popular music podcasting brand, with a focus on classic pop music from the 60's to the end of the 20th century. Audio recordings consist of artist interviews, as well as artist interviews alongside music. Artist interviews tend to focus on the full musical journey of the artist.