Sidetracked with Annie and Nick Podcast
For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.
Episodes to download
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The BRITs According to Sidetracked
Sun 2 Mar 2025
Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.
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Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Why are UK artists not performing as well as they once did on the global stage?
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Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens
Thu 20 Feb 2025
The return of Madonna, Kneecap’s Bafta and the rising popularity of electronic music.
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Sidetracked with Mahalia
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Kendrick’s halftime show, the reality of record deals and the art of collaboration.
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The Decline of Bands, Underrated Artists and Music’s Influence on Fashion
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
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Central Cee v Aitch, WAP For Dads and the Benefits of Live Music
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Why does going to a gig give you a natural endorphin hit?
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BRIT Awards Nominations
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick react to this year’s BRIT Awards nominations.
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Bob Dylan’s Defiance, Rap Beef Goes to Court and David Lynch’s Legacy
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick review A Complete Unknown and celebrate Bob Dylan’s defiance.
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Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and the Role of a Music Supervisor
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick find out how the songs that soundtrack our favourite TV shows are picked.
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Doechii, SZA’s Potential Rebrand and Who Picks Music for The Traitors?
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Why Doechii should be your new favourite artist.
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New Year... New Madonna, Glastonbury Predictions and The End of TikTok?
Thu 2 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick are joined by Mark Savage to discuss 2025’s musical offerings.
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Sidetracked by Christmas
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Annie & Nick take the podcast down the pub with some very special guests
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Kneecap, The Brat Tour and Low Carbon Gigging
Thu 5 Dec 2024
How much freedom do artists really have to express themselves?
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Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
Thu 28 Nov 2024
How can we save UK Club Culture?
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Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Is the art of the music video dead?
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EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Awards season is back, but should we still care?
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Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush
Thu 31 Oct 2024
In a spooky special, Annie and Nick discuss what makes the perfect Halloween song.
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Sidetracked with Olly Alexander
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Tyler, the Creator's New Music Monday, Eurovision lessons and Liam Payne's legacy.
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Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic
Thu 17 Oct 2024
What is the role of the music critic in 2024?
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Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Is breaking America worth the cost?
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Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Should posthumous albums be released?
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DJing Pregnant, Mums Review FKA twigs and Can Pop Stars Swing Elections?
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Americast’s Marianna Spring joins Annie and Nick
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Beyoncé Snubbed, Succeeding Outside London and Special Guest CMAT
Thu 12 Sep 2024
CMAT joins Annie and Nick as co-host
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Music And Politics, Dynamic Pricing and Goodbye Forever Brat Summer
Thu 5 Sep 2024
Annie and Nick get their heads around Dynamic Ticket Pricing.
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Oasis Reunion, Inappropriate Fans and Self Esteem Co-Hosts
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) joins Nick as co-host
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Notting Hill Carnival, Future Headliners and BBQ Bangers
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Annie and Nick answer your questions in a Bank Holiday Q&A special
