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That 80s Show - The Podcast. Boy George casts himself | The movie that ruined many a childhood | The Chart Savant returns.

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Welcome to That 80s Show - the show that made Ubu sit. This week:
Part 1: The Boy George Biopic and Milli Vanilli RIP.
Part 2: Movie Recommendations featuring one that ruined many a childhood.
Part 3: The Chart Savant.
Part 4: Prince collabs from the grave.
This podcast originally plays as a radio show with music - here are the songs we spoke about and played:
All Around the world - Lisa Stansfield
Family Man - Hall and Oates
Blister in the sun - Violent Femmes
Wham! - I’m your man
The Warrior - Patty Smyth

3 Jun 2021 English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Music Interviews Paulo and Dori

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