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
12RX023 Actually (pt 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:18
In their second Actually episode, Graham and Chris unearth the stories behind some of Pet Shop Boys’ most loved songs, with tales of paranoia, privatisation, puppets and Pavarotti. There’s a comprehensive breakdown of in…
12RX022 Actually (pt 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:16
In the latest of their album deep-dives, Graham and Chris rewind life’s cassette to summer 1987 to set the scene for the arrival of Actually. Graham’s teenage diary shines new light on the headlines and music charts of t…
12RX021 Achievements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:39
Graham and Chris turn TV hosts to present a special edition of This Is Your Life, calling out Pet Shop Boys’ 10 greatest achievements from the famed Big Red Book. Career highs recalled include having their first 12” avai…
12RX020 Dreamworld [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:37
With the tour that nearly never began now threatening never to end, Graham and Chris don their robo-tuning-fork-rabbit-ears to consider what Pet Shop Boys fans really want from a greatest hits show. Deep cuts are welcome…
12RX019 Nonetheless (pt2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
In the second part of their Nonetheless double-bill, Graham and Chris go track-by-track, meeting a cast of characters along the way including James Ford, Rudolf Nureyev, Oscar Wilde, Les Petites Bon-Bons, Bowie, Cardi B,…
12RX018 Nonetheless (pt1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:35
In the first part of a new album double-bill, Graham and Chris inadvertently go so In Depth talking about Nonetheless, they don’t even have time to talk about Nonetheless. Nonetheless, there’s loads to say on life since…
12RX017 London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:39
“Let’s do it, let’s break the law!” In an In Depth first, Graham and Chris leave the (un)comfort of the garden shed to take the train to London on a Very Big Pet Shop Boys adventure. Visiting places immortalised in PSB h…
12RX016 Nightlife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
Graham and Chris set the controls to 1999 to immerse themselves in one of Pet Shop Boys’ most polarising releases. Echoing Nightlife’s celebration of both night owls and homebirds, Chris’s nocturnal flashbacks cover Crea…
12RX15 Neil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:09
Graham and Chris answer the killer question “who’s your favourite Pet Shop Boy?” by attempting to curate a complete history of “early Neil”. From a hatred of football to a love of the theatre, In Depth gets under the ski…
12RX14 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:20
Season three kicks off by marking 40 years of PSB recordings with a forensic examination of the catalogue, in a quest to spot those key tracks which helped propel them forward.