12RX040 Summer

12RX040 Summer

Author: InDepth July 24, 2026 Duration: 1:36:08
Pod Cast Boys celebrate their 40th episode by diving into 40 summers of Pet Shop Boys’ fandom - from bedroom mixtapes and sunlounger listening, to festivals, raves, summer jobs and water‑parks. They revisit the summers that shaped them: 1986 camping trips spent listening to Opportunities, Algarve holidays soundtracked by It’s Alright, plastics‑factory glue fumes mixed with Can You Forgive Her?, Manchester Paninaro promo‑hunting, and the thrill of hearing PSB’s 90s Radio 1 residencies with Sasha, Frankie Knuckles and 808 State. Plus they bring us bang up to date with Dreamworld tales from Lytham and Paris. There’s a forensic look at Pet Shop Boys’ own summer adventures too: the Miami heat of Domino Dancing, the 1989 tour and its legendary Bingobangobongo party, Chris’s love of rave culture and sunglasses, and the pure sunshine of Se A Vida É - with Bruce Weber’s Wet ‘n Wild Florida video, Rupert Brooke’s poetry and Mark Farrow’s brightest sleeve. From Somewhere at the Savoy to Nightlife at Creamfields, from total eclipses to total reinventions, get ready for a nostalgic, funny, affectionate journey through the summers that made Pet Shop Boys - and the summers that made Graham and Chris.   Want to show your love for the Pet Shop Boys In Depth podcast?  Visit our new Crowdfunder - anything appreciated! Get your name mentioned in a future episode: https://gofund.me/48226059c Check out our T-shirt store - all profits from our exclusive designs go towards supporting the podcast: https://in-depth.teemill.com We’re also now on YouTube! In Depth Pet Shop Boys Podcast - YouTube  And there’s additional In Depth content on our social media channels: Facebook: http://tiny.cc/3jhcvz Bluesky: http://tiny.cc/jc7h001 X: http://tiny.cc/lc7h001

For fans who live beyond the surface of synth-pop, the In Depth Pet Shop Boys Podcast offers a dedicated space for deep discussion. Hosts Graham and Chris, two enthusiasts who 'wouldn't normally do this kind of thing,' guide each episode with the knowledge and passion of longtime followers. Their conversations delve into the rich catalog and cultural footprint of the iconic duo, moving far beyond the biggest hits. Listeners will hear detailed analyses of album tracks, B-sides, and remixes that often go overlooked. The podcast explores the artistry behind tour productions, music video concepts, and even the distinctive aesthetic choices in sleeve art and stage outfits. It’s a comprehensive audio companion for anyone who wants to appreciate the Pet Shop Boys' work in full context, from their chart-topping moments to their more nuanced artistic statements. This isn't just a retrospective; it's an ongoing dialogue for the devoted, examining new releases and legacy with equal fascination. For a thorough and engaging exploration of one of music's most enduring acts, join Graham and Chris as they unpack the layers that make this duo continually compelling. Tune in to this podcast for a consistently detailed and genuinely fan-focused perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 46

In Depth Pet Shop Boys Podcast
Podcast Episodes
12FL001 Sarah Wise & The Resurrectionist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:15
In the first instalment of what promises to be an occasional Further Listening series, Graham and Chris delve into the Pet Shop Boys’ b‑side and fan favourite The Resurrectionist. Joining them is historian and author Sar…
12RX032 Disco 5 (pt2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:22
It’s the second Disco 5 In Depth episode, and Graham and Chris’s wayward moves take them from the dancefloor to the art gallery - where they encounter orgasm addict Sam Taylor-Johnson and rodent fanatic Wolfgang Tillmans…
12RX031 Disco 5 (pt1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:51
Disco 5 has landed, and Graham and Chris are remixing everything — even themselves. In part one of this two‑episode celebration, they rewind through the Disco series’ chaotic legacy, spar with Noel, redefine Tina, unmask…
12RX030 "30" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:17
In a special celebratory 30th episode, Graham and Chris countdown their favourite 30 Pet Shop Boys songs - each a new excuse to fall down the usual rabbit holes of stories and memories! Girls Aloud, Tom Watkins, Dame Ann…
12RX029 Petheads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:42
Graham and Chris celebrate 40 years of Pet Shop Boys fans and fandom with a special Petheads episode of In Depth! Armed with nearly 100 lovingly-completed listener surveys, the stories and memories come thick and fast. F…
12RX028 Halloween [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:39
Graham and Chris make a midnight return to the garden shed to unleash the full horror of the In Depth Halloween podcast! As they exorcise the ghosts, vampires, skeletons and will-o-the-wisps haunting the Pet Shop Boys ca…
12RX027 Colours (Discography pt3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:54
There’s an end-of-term feel to the In Depth season finale as Chris subjects Graham to the full technicolour horror of the Pet Shop Boys “Colours” quiz! With his co-hosting position on the line, Graham comes out fighting…
12RX026 Discography (pt2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:44
In the second half of their Discography double bill, Graham and Chris dive “Double In Depth” into the remaining nine tracks. The Introspective singles take them raving with Frankie Knuckles and the dawn of Acid House, wh…
12RX025 Discography (pt1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
Graham and Chris celebrate the blue vinyl reissue of double album Discography by going “Double In Depth” to trade some of their most obscure facts yet. From the first record alone, they unearth early draft lyrics, an old…
12RX24 Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:22
Whether it’s a catastrophe or a bourgeois construct, Pet Shop Boys have much to say on love. And so do Graham and Chris - first putting their own love for the band under the microscope to try and uncover where love becom…