118: Amy Studt on 'Misfit', life as a 2000s British teen pop-rock star, and Mighty Hoopla debut

118: Amy Studt on 'Misfit', life as a 2000s British teen pop-rock star, and Mighty Hoopla debut

Author: Right Back At Ya! April 30, 2025 Duration: 1:24:03
Before she rocks out on stage next month at Mighty Hoopla festival, British singer-songwriter Amy Studt takes a special trip down memory lane with Joel and David, reminiscing on her anthemic 2000s smash 'Misfit' and every aspect of her landmark debut album "False Smiles", the Gold-certified album which spawned four singles - including two UK Top 10 hits. Where the US market had Avril Lavigne and Hilary Duff, we were channelling all our teenage angst with Amy! Amy's rise to pop stardom sounds like something straight out of a movie. Enter a "grungy teen" from a seaside English town who loved to write songs, plucked from obscurity by music svengali Simon Fuller (the man behind Spice Girls and S Club 7) and placed in the studio with some of the industry's best pop songwriters and producers. Cue Karen Poole, Yak Bondy, David Eriksen, Cathy Dennis, Gary Barlow, Eliot Kennedy, and Rob Davis. This conversation is a real nostalgic snapshot of a teen pop star's life in the early 2000s. From legendary 19 Management Christmas parties with Amy Winehouse, Pop Idol stars and S Club 7, through to "CD:UK" and extravagant overseas music video shoots... and even the curious case of a Sheryl Crow cover. Proving she's so much more than 'Just A Little Girl', Amy also talks about how her artistry has evolved over the years with the 2008 alt-pop gem "My Paper Made Men" and avant-garde 2019 "Happiest Girl In The Universe" - and what's next for her. Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the thrill of hearing a new pop single for the first time on a clunky MP3 player or waiting for TRL to premiere a video? Right Back At Ya!-The 2000s Pop Music Podcast is a deep, joyful dive into that exact era, hosted by David Lim and Joel Babbington. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a thoughtful excavation of the songs, artists, and cultural moments that defined a decade. Each episode focuses on a specific track, album, or trend, unpacking its production, its chart journey, and its lasting legacy with a mix of genuine fondness and critical insight. You'll hear the stories behind the music, from one-hit wonders to era-defining superstars, all discussed with the kind of detail that only true enthusiasts can provide. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with friends who have an encyclopedic, yet never pretentious, knowledge of every catchy hook and iconic music video from those years. David and Joel's chemistry drives the conversation, balancing humor with sincere analysis, making each episode both entertaining and surprisingly informative. Whether you lived through the 2000s or are just curious about its sonic landscape, this show offers a fresh perspective on the pop that was everywhere, arguing why these songs still matter. It’s for anyone who ever argued about the best boy band, secretly loved a guilty pleasure, or believes pop music is worth taking seriously. Tune in for a smart, engaging look back at the sounds that shaped a generation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Right Back At Ya! - The 2000s Pop Music Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Melanie C - Northern Star: Part One [Solo Spice Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:23
Since we've had a prelude to a "Sweat"-y Summer courtesy of Our Melanie C; it would be crazy and utterly 'ga ga' to not celebrate the most successful Solo Spice Girl album of all time: "Northern Star". Spice, Sporty and…
The Pussycat Dolls - "PCD" [Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:34
Pop fans, it's time to loosen up them buttons for a big fun nostalgic trip back to The Pussycat Dolls' world! We are revisiting the iconic 2005 debut album "PCD", which gave us a string of iconic hits, music videos and l…
Cheryl - "Messy Little Raindrops" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:53
It may have rained every single day in the UK so far this year but we're not letting a few "Messy Little Raindrops" get us down! Attention, Soldiers. We are celebrating Cheryl's second solo album, featuring the hit singl…
Hilary Duff - Live in London: "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" Tour Reaction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
Joel and David react to experiencing Hilary Duff's first live show in 18 years. Coming to you giddy with pockets full of butterfly confetti from London's opening night of the "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour, this show kic…
Spice Girls - 30 Years of "Spice" [Reissue] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:22
This year marks 30 years of the pop culture phenomenon that is Spice Girls’ debut album, “Spice”. Your trusty 2000s pop explorers Joel and David are swingin’, shakin’, movin’ and makin’ their way to the time machine set…
Rachel Stevens - 20 Years of "Come And Get It" Part Three: The Album [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:58
This is the glittery grand finale of our three-part deep dive and oral history of Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It" album, one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s. This episode is packed with exclusives that no S Clu…
Mel B - 25 Years of "Hot" [Solo Spice Girls: Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:01
Pop fans, this month marks 25 years of "Hot" - the Spicy debut solo album by the bold and beautifully brazen Mel B! Not only was Our Scary Spice the first Spice Girl to go solo - hello, No.1 smash 'I Want You Back' feat.…