60 acast.com <![CDATA[Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast]]> https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast en The first podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps Welcome to Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast - the first podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps; the UK's biggest mixed-sex group of all time!


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]]> Welcome to Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast - the first podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps; the UK's biggest mixed-sex group of all time!


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Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com

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]]> false glitterstepspod@gmail.com 63ca566587d56800111cd142 glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63ca566587d56800111cd142/1689481363990-c8869f96fd7dc353186f28b8fffca3b6.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast <![CDATA[Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast]]> <![CDATA[Andy Goldmark Interview - Writing for Steps “Buzzz”, “Happy Go Lucky”, “Mars & Venus” and more ]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:00:03 GMT 48:53 69b61448cad04b622244c9c3 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/andy-goldmark-interview-writing-for-steps-buzz-happy-go-luck 69b61448cad04b622244c9c3 63ca566587d56800111cd142 andy-goldmark-interview-writing-for-steps-buzz-happy-go-luck full 36 We're delighted to be joined by global hit songwriter and producer Andy Goldmark, who co-wrote four songs for Steps’ third studio album Buzz.


Andy reminisces on being asked to A&R the album and his involvement in writing and producing "Buzzz", "Happy Go Lucky", "Mars & Venus" and "Wouldn’t Hurt So Bad", and what it was like working with the band during the early 2000s. He also reveals which track he wanted a certain American rapper on as a feature artist to help launch them into the American market.


We also touch on his incredible career, from discovering Jennifer Paige and her global hit "Crush" to becoming Vice President of A&R at Jive Records.


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]]> We're delighted to be joined by global hit songwriter and producer Andy Goldmark, who co-wrote four songs for Steps’ third studio album Buzz.


Andy reminisces on being asked to A&R the album and his involvement in writing and producing "Buzzz", "Happy Go Lucky", "Mars & Venus" and "Wouldn’t Hurt So Bad", and what it was like working with the band during the early 2000s. He also reveals which track he wanted a certain American rapper on as a feature artist to help launch them into the American market.


We also touch on his incredible career, from discovering Jennifer Paige and her global hit "Crush" to becoming Vice President of A&R at Jive Records.


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Brad: @bradszmerling


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]]> Chris Melvin Interview - The Story Behind The Steptoons Chris Melvin Interview - The Story Behind The Steptoons Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1:03:57 698ba98cd4ce9463160709a1 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/the-story-behind-the-steptoons-with-creator-chris-melvin 698ba98cd4ce9463160709a1 63ca566587d56800111cd142 the-story-behind-the-steptoons-with-creator-chris-melvin full 35 The Steptoons may have only played a small role in the Steps history books, but we’ve always wondered about the story behind their creation, and who was responsible for bringing them to life.


Chris Melvin was the man behind the project, and the story of how he ended up working for Jive and creating the Steptoons is a fascinating chain of events. A chance meeting with the band on the set of the American One for Sorrow music video quite literally changed the course of his career.


Why were they made? Was a TV cartoon in the works? A comic book? In this episode, we finally get all the answers.


Steps Live in Philadelphia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQHIzHSY7jw&t=1s


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]]> The Steptoons may have only played a small role in the Steps history books, but we’ve always wondered about the story behind their creation, and who was responsible for bringing them to life.


Chris Melvin was the man behind the project, and the story of how he ended up working for Jive and creating the Steptoons is a fascinating chain of events. A chance meeting with the band on the set of the American One for Sorrow music video quite literally changed the course of his career.


Why were they made? Was a TV cartoon in the works? A comic book? In this episode, we finally get all the answers.


Steps Live in Philadelphia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQHIzHSY7jw&t=1s


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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'Summer 2000 Arena Tour' (2000) – Concert Rewatch]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:01:12 GMT 59:08 692fc3abf99ade22793ee4e2 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/tour-rewatch-summer-2000-arena-tour-livewembley-2000 692fc3abf99ade22793ee4e2 63ca566587d56800111cd142 tour-rewatch-summer-2000-arena-tour-livewembley-2000 full 34 Ooo Ooo!! The tour rewatch continues as we look back at the Summer 2000 Arena Tour - a massive step up from the previous year’s Next Step Tour. No space buggies or rocket ships this time; instead, we’re treated to a Gothic City set, with the band determined to prove they’d grown up and earned their status as the best-selling British live act.


The tour ran for 31 dates, including a special June 10th show at Wembley for 1,000 lucky competition winners. That performance was recorded for VHS and released to coincide with their third album, Buzz. Following the tour’s success in May, five additional open-air shows were added with the same set list, bringing the total to 36 - their longest to date.


There’s so much to unpack in this show: H’s iconic performance of Lay All Your Love On Me (serving acrobatics Pink could only dream of), Faye and Lee teasing solo tracks that still haven’t seen the light of day (release R Dancing from the vaults please), and of course, the debut of the infamous Steptoons.



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]]> Ooo Ooo!! The tour rewatch continues as we look back at the Summer 2000 Arena Tour - a massive step up from the previous year’s Next Step Tour. No space buggies or rocket ships this time; instead, we’re treated to a Gothic City set, with the band determined to prove they’d grown up and earned their status as the best-selling British live act.


The tour ran for 31 dates, including a special June 10th show at Wembley for 1,000 lucky competition winners. That performance was recorded for VHS and released to coincide with their third album, Buzz. Following the tour’s success in May, five additional open-air shows were added with the same set list, bringing the total to 36 - their longest to date.


There’s so much to unpack in this show: H’s iconic performance of Lay All Your Love On Me (serving acrobatics Pink could only dream of), Faye and Lee teasing solo tracks that still haven’t seen the light of day (release R Dancing from the vaults please), and of course, the debut of the infamous Steptoons.



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]]> Steps ‘Buzz’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-Track Steps ‘Buzz’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-Track Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:02:20 GMT 1:31:40 68f495ae80f2667740adf51b false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/buzz-25 68f495ae80f2667740adf51b 63ca566587d56800111cd142 buzz-25 full 33 Get the b-b-buzz as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Steps poptastic 3rd studio album.


Producing 6 UK Top 5 singles (including the #1 ‘Stomp’) Buzz marked a huge step up for the group — both musically and visually — featuring co-writes from all 5 members, plus recording sessions in New York and Sweden with some of pop’s biggest names, including the one and only Cyndi Lauper.


It is responsible for some of the most beloved songs in there discography including ‘It’s The Way You Make Me Feel’, ‘Here & Now’, ‘Summer of Love’ and the ultimate album track ‘Paradise Lost'.


Join us as we press play on the portable disc man and talk through the album track-by-track.



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]]> Get the b-b-buzz as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Steps poptastic 3rd studio album.


Producing 6 UK Top 5 singles (including the #1 ‘Stomp’) Buzz marked a huge step up for the group — both musically and visually — featuring co-writes from all 5 members, plus recording sessions in New York and Sweden with some of pop’s biggest names, including the one and only Cyndi Lauper.


It is responsible for some of the most beloved songs in there discography including ‘It’s The Way You Make Me Feel’, ‘Here & Now’, ‘Summer of Love’ and the ultimate album track ‘Paradise Lost'.


Join us as we press play on the portable disc man and talk through the album track-by-track.



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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'The Next Step Tour' (1999) - Concert Rewatch]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:49:11 GMT 1:15:19 68b7b1727450e0cb412ed50e false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/tour-rewatch-the-next-step-tour-1999 68b7b1727450e0cb412ed50e 63ca566587d56800111cd142 tour-rewatch-the-next-step-tour-1999 full 32 GO STEPS, GO STEPS!!! Strap into the Steps space buggy and blast off with us to the glittering world of 1999, as we relive one of the most iconic pop arena tours the UK has ever seen.


We take a nostalgic deep dive into The Next Step Tour, the Steptacular arena tour that didn’t just break records - it redefined what a pop concert could be. With its ground breaking staging, high-octane dance routines, and wall-to-wall hits, the tour transformed arenas into dance floors night after night.


Drawing over 350,000 fans across 33 sold-out shows, The Next Step Tour earned its place in UK music history as the biggest pop tour of all time. It helped cement Steps' reputation as a live powerhouse - and earned them the BRIT Award for Best Selling Live Act of 1999.


From Scotts personal memories of seeing the concert IRL, to the lasting impact it had on Shane and Brad (it was the perfect way to learn those dance routines), we rewatch a tour that laid the foundation for the group’s legacy as one of pop’s most beloved live acts.



Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> GO STEPS, GO STEPS!!! Strap into the Steps space buggy and blast off with us to the glittering world of 1999, as we relive one of the most iconic pop arena tours the UK has ever seen.


We take a nostalgic deep dive into The Next Step Tour, the Steptacular arena tour that didn’t just break records - it redefined what a pop concert could be. With its ground breaking staging, high-octane dance routines, and wall-to-wall hits, the tour transformed arenas into dance floors night after night.


Drawing over 350,000 fans across 33 sold-out shows, The Next Step Tour earned its place in UK music history as the biggest pop tour of all time. It helped cement Steps' reputation as a live powerhouse - and earned them the BRIT Award for Best Selling Live Act of 1999.


From Scotts personal memories of seeing the concert IRL, to the lasting impact it had on Shane and Brad (it was the perfect way to learn those dance routines), we rewatch a tour that laid the foundation for the group’s legacy as one of pop’s most beloved live acts.



Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’:

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]]> <![CDATA[Shaun Kitchener Interview – Inside the Steps Musical ‘Here & Now’ UK Tour]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT 54:29 688afe346bbbf6afc73b6ad3 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/catch-up-with-shaun-kitchener-here-now-on-tour 688afe346bbbf6afc73b6ad3 63ca566587d56800111cd142 catch-up-with-shaun-kitchener-here-now-on-tour full 31 It is just a matter of weeks before 'Here & Now - The Steps Musical' begins its 10 month tour across the UK and Ireland, so we had to get writer of the show Shaun Kitchener back on the podcast for a little catch up before the madness begins again.


We have a quick reminisce on the Birmingham run and then find out what you can expect from the HUGE 260 date UK tour. 


Tickets to our Here & Now Gala Night Pre-Show Fan Event available via https://www.tixtree.com/e/here-now-gala-night-pre-show-fan-event-adfaf532ddb1


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> It is just a matter of weeks before 'Here & Now - The Steps Musical' begins its 10 month tour across the UK and Ireland, so we had to get writer of the show Shaun Kitchener back on the podcast for a little catch up before the madness begins again.


We have a quick reminisce on the Birmingham run and then find out what you can expect from the HUGE 260 date UK tour. 


Tickets to our Here & Now Gala Night Pre-Show Fan Event available via https://www.tixtree.com/e/here-now-gala-night-pre-show-fan-event-adfaf532ddb1


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> 10 Songs Steps Should Cover (with Right Back At Ya!) 10 Songs Steps Should Cover (with Right Back At Ya!) Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:48:58 GMT 1:14:24 6846bc4f87509b9b8080b00b false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/songs-steps-should-cover-with-right-back-at-ya 6846bc4f87509b9b8080b00b 63ca566587d56800111cd142 songs-steps-should-cover-with-right-back-at-ya full 30 It’s the supergroup you never knew you needed and the most fabulously chaotic episode we have ever done.


Joining us on the pod to help celebrate our 30th episode is the iconic young divas from Right Back At Ya! Joel and David.


As we manifest potential new music in 2027 for the 30th anniversary, we each bring 2 songs that we believe Steps should cover for the ultimate 10 track album. 


Listen to the G&G x RBAY playlist on Spotify


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Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> It’s the supergroup you never knew you needed and the most fabulously chaotic episode we have ever done.


Joining us on the pod to help celebrate our 30th episode is the iconic young divas from Right Back At Ya! Joel and David.


As we manifest potential new music in 2027 for the 30th anniversary, we each bring 2 songs that we believe Steps should cover for the ultimate 10 track album. 


Listen to the G&G x RBAY playlist on Spotify


Follow 'Right Back At Ya!' @rightbackpod on Instagram, TikTok & X


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’:

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Shane: @stepmeister

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]]> Tony Moran Interview – The Story Behind the Steps ‘One For Sorrow’ Remix Tony Moran Interview – The Story Behind the Steps ‘One For Sorrow’ Remix Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT 44:38 68062a1e1aabee4d38add6ce false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/one-for-sorrow-with-tony-moran 68062a1e1aabee4d38add6ce 63ca566587d56800111cd142 one-for-sorrow-with-tony-moran full 29 Steppers, this is a BIG one. THE Tony Moran, responsible for the 'One For Sorrow (Tony Moran Remix)' and who Billboard ranked as one of the most successful dance artists of ALL TIME is our very special guest on Glitter & Gold.


For the first time since he created the remix back in 1999 (to coincide with the launch of Steps in America) Tony tells us about how the opportunity to remix the track came to be and the legacy his mix has 27 years on. No one has ever spoken to him specifically about this before so it was an absolute privilege to hear his story and his memories from this time.


Eager Pop fans will know Tony was also responsible for producing Martine McCutcheon's debut album (he cowrote 'Perfect Moment - UK #1 Single) so you best believe we made sure to ask him about this as well.



You can follow Tony Moran on Instagram @djtonymoran


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> Steppers, this is a BIG one. THE Tony Moran, responsible for the 'One For Sorrow (Tony Moran Remix)' and who Billboard ranked as one of the most successful dance artists of ALL TIME is our very special guest on Glitter & Gold.


For the first time since he created the remix back in 1999 (to coincide with the launch of Steps in America) Tony tells us about how the opportunity to remix the track came to be and the legacy his mix has 27 years on. No one has ever spoken to him specifically about this before so it was an absolute privilege to hear his story and his memories from this time.


Eager Pop fans will know Tony was also responsible for producing Martine McCutcheon's debut album (he cowrote 'Perfect Moment - UK #1 Single) so you best believe we made sure to ask him about this as well.



You can follow Tony Moran on Instagram @djtonymoran


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> Chris Fox Interview – Restoring 60 Steps Music Videos for Steps 25 Chris Fox Interview – Restoring 60 Steps Music Videos for Steps 25 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:22:14 GMT 1:15:00 67cd3b4a8c2cf351b1087804 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/steps-25-with-chris-fox 67cd3b4a8c2cf351b1087804 63ca566587d56800111cd142 steps-25-with-chris-fox full 28 We are beyond thrilled and honoured to have the legendary Mr. Chris Fox on the podcast to talk to us about his involvement in the Steps 25 campaign in 2022. This included restoring, remastering and recreating over 60 (!!!) incredible Steps music videos, live performances and never before seen footage from the Sony music archives.


He is also responsible for producing the Platinum Megamix music video which involved creating a stack of 21 colourful boxes, each intricately themed to match iconic imagery from the featured songs - drawing inspiration from the album art, music videos and performances. 


Chris continues to work for ICONIC acts like The Spice Girls, S Club 7 and Girls Aloud (legends only) breathing new life into there music video discography, ensuring that their online releases meet the highest standards of quality and stand the test of time.


You can follow Chris Fox on Instagram @chrisfox and find out more information about his creative work via https://www.bringitallback.co.uk/


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> We are beyond thrilled and honoured to have the legendary Mr. Chris Fox on the podcast to talk to us about his involvement in the Steps 25 campaign in 2022. This included restoring, remastering and recreating over 60 (!!!) incredible Steps music videos, live performances and never before seen footage from the Sony music archives.


He is also responsible for producing the Platinum Megamix music video which involved creating a stack of 21 colourful boxes, each intricately themed to match iconic imagery from the featured songs - drawing inspiration from the album art, music videos and performances. 


Chris continues to work for ICONIC acts like The Spice Girls, S Club 7 and Girls Aloud (legends only) breathing new life into there music video discography, ensuring that their online releases meet the highest standards of quality and stand the test of time.


You can follow Chris Fox on Instagram @chrisfox and find out more information about his creative work via https://www.bringitallback.co.uk/


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’:

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Scott: @scottlove87

Shane: @stepmeister

Brad: @bradszmerling


Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com 


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]]> <![CDATA[Helen Colby Interview – Behind the Scenes of the Steps Musical ‘Here & Now’]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:11:27 679db07f2a5cfef562755c24 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/interview-with-helen-colby-tracey-in-here-now-the-steps-musi 679db07f2a5cfef562755c24 63ca566587d56800111cd142 interview-with-helen-colby-tracey-in-here-now-the-steps-musi full 27 We are back for 2025 and what better way to kick things off than popping into Better Best Bargains with our fabulous special guest Helen Colby, who absolutely stole the show in her role as Tracey in Here & Now. Helen shares all the behind the scenes gossip on how she got cast in the show, the rehearsals, the Birmingham run and if we will see her grace the stage again in the upcoming tour.


Helen trained at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where she was awarded the Dame Judi Dench Scholarship. Beyond the stage, she's the creative force behind the comedy vocal trio The Dots, who made it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2022. Helen’s also been shortlisted for Comedy Crowd’s 2023 competition with her one-woman skit, 3 Sugars, Fanks Darlin', which she not only performed in but also wrote, directed, and brought to life on her own.


You can follow Helen Colby on Instagram @helencolby


Here & Now - The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Tickets are on sale now via https://thestepsmusical.com/


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]]> We are back for 2025 and what better way to kick things off than popping into Better Best Bargains with our fabulous special guest Helen Colby, who absolutely stole the show in her role as Tracey in Here & Now. Helen shares all the behind the scenes gossip on how she got cast in the show, the rehearsals, the Birmingham run and if we will see her grace the stage again in the upcoming tour.


Helen trained at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where she was awarded the Dame Judi Dench Scholarship. Beyond the stage, she's the creative force behind the comedy vocal trio The Dots, who made it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2022. Helen’s also been shortlisted for Comedy Crowd’s 2023 competition with her one-woman skit, 3 Sugars, Fanks Darlin', which she not only performed in but also wrote, directed, and brought to life on her own.


You can follow Helen Colby on Instagram @helencolby


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]]> <![CDATA[Shaun Kitchener Interview - Here & Now 'The Steps Musical']]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:00:48 GMT 1:45:08 67235d75efece44b6cb8072d false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/the-steps-musical-with-shaun-kitchener 67235d75efece44b6cb8072d 63ca566587d56800111cd142 the-steps-musical-with-shaun-kitchener full 26 We have been building up to this very special episode all year. With the opening night of 'Here & Now' just days away, we are thrilled to have writer of the show Shaun Kitchener on the podcast to tell us everything he is legally allowed to say before November 9th.


Is 'Experienced' the encore in the show? Does 'Words of Wisdom' make an appearance? Is there still time to work 'Hard 2 Forget' into the show? You best believe Brad didn't let us end the Zoom call unless those hard hitting questions were answered.


It was an absolute joy to chat to Shaun and we are so excited for what we know is going to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Steps legacy.


'Here & Now' is playing at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham 9th-30th November 2024. Tickets are still available via thestepsmusical.com



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]]> We have been building up to this very special episode all year. With the opening night of 'Here & Now' just days away, we are thrilled to have writer of the show Shaun Kitchener on the podcast to tell us everything he is legally allowed to say before November 9th.


Is 'Experienced' the encore in the show? Does 'Words of Wisdom' make an appearance? Is there still time to work 'Hard 2 Forget' into the show? You best believe Brad didn't let us end the Zoom call unless those hard hitting questions were answered.


It was an absolute joy to chat to Shaun and we are so excited for what we know is going to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Steps legacy.


'Here & Now' is playing at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham 9th-30th November 2024. Tickets are still available via thestepsmusical.com



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]]> Steps ‘Steptacular’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-track Steps ‘Steptacular’ Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-track Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:50:26 GMT 1:58:10 670b0f11092cc24098de3d27 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/steptacular-25 670b0f11092cc24098de3d27 63ca566587d56800111cd142 steptacular-25 full 25 In celebration of its 25th anniversary this month, we are delving into one of the most poptastic albums of the 90s ‘Steptacular’.


Steptacular undoubtedly cemented Steps reputation as being the best pop act in the UK; producing 6 top 5 singles, 2 sold out arena tours and going 4x platinum. Released on October 25th 1999, It has sold over 1.3 million copies and remains their only UK number 1 studio album to date. It also performed incredibly well across the globe, going to number 1 in Scotland, number 2 in Belgium, number 11 in Ireland, number 25 in Australia, 25 in Japan and top 50 on the Dutch album charts. It was the 7th highest selling album in the UK of 1999 as well as the 45th highest selling album in 2000.


We take a HUGE deep dive into the album, our memories of this monumental time in pop history and go through every song on the album track-by-track. But most importantly we answer the question, is 'My Best Friends Girl' the sequel to 'Track 7'?



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]]> In celebration of its 25th anniversary this month, we are delving into one of the most poptastic albums of the 90s ‘Steptacular’.


Steptacular undoubtedly cemented Steps reputation as being the best pop act in the UK; producing 6 top 5 singles, 2 sold out arena tours and going 4x platinum. Released on October 25th 1999, It has sold over 1.3 million copies and remains their only UK number 1 studio album to date. It also performed incredibly well across the globe, going to number 1 in Scotland, number 2 in Belgium, number 11 in Ireland, number 25 in Australia, 25 in Japan and top 50 on the Dutch album charts. It was the 7th highest selling album in the UK of 1999 as well as the 45th highest selling album in 2000.


We take a HUGE deep dive into the album, our memories of this monumental time in pop history and go through every song on the album track-by-track. But most importantly we answer the question, is 'My Best Friends Girl' the sequel to 'Track 7'?



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]]> <![CDATA[H & Claire - Part 2 - 'Another You, Another Me']]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:45:32 GMT 48:46 66e62e75f106e38c4d8159db false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/h-claire-part-2-another-you-another-me 66e62e75f106e38c4d8159db 63ca566587d56800111cd142 h-claire-part-2-another-you-another-me full 24 Our H & Claire deep dive continues with Part 2 focussing on the album 'Another You, Another Me' and the conclusion of the duos story (for now...).


The album had some big name songwriters on board, including swedish writer Jorgen Elofsson who wrote ‘Its The Way You Make Me Feel’ by Steps and has written for Boyzone, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears and Westlife (just to name a few). Sam Watters who wrote ‘Im Outta Love’ by Anastasia. Mark Topham and Karl Twigg were also on board and the title track was written by 2 guys from a little band called Abba, who you may have heard of.


We talk through our favourite tracks, the albums roll out, why we think it didn't quite land in the charts the way it was hoped to and begin the manifesting for a vinyl release sometime in the future (H, Claire, Fascination.... if you're listening).



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]]> Our H & Claire deep dive continues with Part 2 focussing on the album 'Another You, Another Me' and the conclusion of the duos story (for now...).


The album had some big name songwriters on board, including swedish writer Jorgen Elofsson who wrote ‘Its The Way You Make Me Feel’ by Steps and has written for Boyzone, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears and Westlife (just to name a few). Sam Watters who wrote ‘Im Outta Love’ by Anastasia. Mark Topham and Karl Twigg were also on board and the title track was written by 2 guys from a little band called Abba, who you may have heard of.


We talk through our favourite tracks, the albums roll out, why we think it didn't quite land in the charts the way it was hoped to and begin the manifesting for a vinyl release sometime in the future (H, Claire, Fascination.... if you're listening).



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]]> <![CDATA[H & Claire - Part 1 - 'DJ', 'Half a Heart' & 'All Out Of Love']]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:45:38 GMT 1:15:06 66dc0ce6309ca3502737e0b1 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/h-claire-part-1-dj-half-a-heart-all-out-of-love 66dc0ce6309ca3502737e0b1 63ca566587d56800111cd142 h-claire-part-1-dj-half-a-heart-all-out-of-love full 23 The time has finally come to take a deep dive into the 'H & Claire' story.


In Part 1 we are deep diving into the formation of the duo and the 3 singles ‘DJ’, ‘Half a Heart’ and the AA side ‘All Out Of Love/Beauty and the Beast’.


We went into this with the goal to celebrate an era that has been somewhat ignored or a taboo topic at times. As we look back it's hard not to appreciate the incredible body of work, performances and content they did in just 12 short months and we will forever manifest the album to get its well deserved flowers in the future with a vinyl release (hint hint H, Claire, Fascination…. If you’re listening)


Part 2 focussing on the album 'Another You, Another Me' and the end of the H & Claire era, is coming in just a week's time on Monday September 16th.



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]]> The time has finally come to take a deep dive into the 'H & Claire' story.


In Part 1 we are deep diving into the formation of the duo and the 3 singles ‘DJ’, ‘Half a Heart’ and the AA side ‘All Out Of Love/Beauty and the Beast’.


We went into this with the goal to celebrate an era that has been somewhat ignored or a taboo topic at times. As we look back it's hard not to appreciate the incredible body of work, performances and content they did in just 12 short months and we will forever manifest the album to get its well deserved flowers in the future with a vinyl release (hint hint H, Claire, Fascination…. If you’re listening)


Part 2 focussing on the album 'Another You, Another Me' and the end of the H & Claire era, is coming in just a week's time on Monday September 16th.



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]]> Steps Reunion with Producer Conor Sullivan Steps Reunion with Producer Conor Sullivan Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:51:11 GMT 1:35:09 66adb03cc6ff02525df01223 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/steps-reunion-with-producer-conor-sullivan 66adb03cc6ff02525df01223 63ca566587d56800111cd142 steps-reunion-with-producer-conor-sullivan full 22 To celebrate it's 13th anniversary, we are diving into the 2011 documentary series 'Steps Reunion', which followed the band as they celebrated their tenth anniversary since their split. The show led to the 'Ultimate Collection' topping the charts and the sold-out 'Ultimate Tour'. It also inspired the similar show 'The Big Reunion', featuring other pop acts reuniting after their own splits.


Despite its success, 'Steps Reunion' stirred up controversy by revealing long-held secrets and rivalries, culminating in a tense dinner scene where the band confronted their issues. While Steps have moved on from the split, the documentary remains a crucial part of their story, contributing to the success of their 2011 reunion and their pursuit of a happy ending.


Our guest today, Conor Sullivan, was the production secretary on the documentary and worked closely with the band throughout the entire filming process. Most importantly, he is a Steps enthusiast like ourselves and we know you are going to love some of the incredible behind the scenes stories Conor shares with us from this time.



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]]> To celebrate it's 13th anniversary, we are diving into the 2011 documentary series 'Steps Reunion', which followed the band as they celebrated their tenth anniversary since their split. The show led to the 'Ultimate Collection' topping the charts and the sold-out 'Ultimate Tour'. It also inspired the similar show 'The Big Reunion', featuring other pop acts reuniting after their own splits.


Despite its success, 'Steps Reunion' stirred up controversy by revealing long-held secrets and rivalries, culminating in a tense dinner scene where the band confronted their issues. While Steps have moved on from the split, the documentary remains a crucial part of their story, contributing to the success of their 2011 reunion and their pursuit of a happy ending.


Our guest today, Conor Sullivan, was the production secretary on the documentary and worked closely with the band throughout the entire filming process. Most importantly, he is a Steps enthusiast like ourselves and we know you are going to love some of the incredible behind the scenes stories Conor shares with us from this time.



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]]> Songs Steps Did First Songs Steps Did First Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:00:52 GMT 1:08:21 667ff4f2b4551f12f437c665 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/songs-steps-did-first 667ff4f2b4551f12f437c665 63ca566587d56800111cd142 songs-steps-did-first full 21 Everyone knows Steps for their range of covers, including staple tracks like ‘Last Thing On My Mind’, ‘Tragedy’, ‘Chain Reaction’ and ‘Something In Your Eyes’ (just to name a few). But, did you know there have been a number of songs Steps recorded first (either as a group or solo tracks) that have then been covered by other artists? We deep dive into 14 versions of Steps and solo tracks that have gone on to be recorded by artists such as Agnes, Angel City, Sandy and Junior and even The Tweenies!


We also have a huge news round up as usual, including an in-depth discussion about the Claire & Delta Goodrem duet at Mighty Hoopla. Shane was in the audience for the show and gives us a detailed recap of the ICONIC moment.


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]]> Everyone knows Steps for their range of covers, including staple tracks like ‘Last Thing On My Mind’, ‘Tragedy’, ‘Chain Reaction’ and ‘Something In Your Eyes’ (just to name a few). But, did you know there have been a number of songs Steps recorded first (either as a group or solo tracks) that have then been covered by other artists? We deep dive into 14 versions of Steps and solo tracks that have gone on to be recorded by artists such as Agnes, Angel City, Sandy and Junior and even The Tweenies!


We also have a huge news round up as usual, including an in-depth discussion about the Claire & Delta Goodrem duet at Mighty Hoopla. Shane was in the audience for the show and gives us a detailed recap of the ICONIC moment.


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]]> <![CDATA[Interview with Point4 - Lisa Scott-Lee ‘Unleashed’ Album - "Lately", "Too Far Gone" and more]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 01:10:34 GMT 1:52:35 66397f8b55607b001222a748 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/unleashed-with-point4 66397f8b55607b001222a748 63ca566587d56800111cd142 unleashed-with-point4 full 20 To celebrate 21 years of ‘Lately’, we are thrilled to have Pete Day & Paul ‘Bronze’ Newton from Point4 on the podcast to tell the complete untold story of the making of ‘Unleashed’, the original debut album from Lisa Scott-Lee that was recorded with Mercury records. The guys tell us EVERYTHING from writing and recording the singles ‘Lately’ & ‘Too Far Gone’, the cancelled 3rd single ‘I’ll Wait For You’ and a number of other tracks, some of which have never been spoken about or heard before.


After 21 years we finally get answers to questions so many of us have wanted and the boys had some of the most incredible “OMG moment” stories to tell of a time they have nothing but fond memories of.


In there words “We have never spoken about this before because, simply… no one has asked us”.


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]]> To celebrate 21 years of ‘Lately’, we are thrilled to have Pete Day & Paul ‘Bronze’ Newton from Point4 on the podcast to tell the complete untold story of the making of ‘Unleashed’, the original debut album from Lisa Scott-Lee that was recorded with Mercury records. The guys tell us EVERYTHING from writing and recording the singles ‘Lately’ & ‘Too Far Gone’, the cancelled 3rd single ‘I’ll Wait For You’ and a number of other tracks, some of which have never been spoken about or heard before.


After 21 years we finally get answers to questions so many of us have wanted and the boys had some of the most incredible “OMG moment” stories to tell of a time they have nothing but fond memories of.


In there words “We have never spoken about this before because, simply… no one has asked us”.


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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'The B-sides' Ranking]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:50:56 GMT 59:08 661c6be19fc60f0018bcdbc7 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/too-busy-thinking-bout-my-b-sides 661c6be19fc60f0018bcdbc7 63ca566587d56800111cd142 too-busy-thinking-bout-my-b-sides full 19 There is SO much love for the b-sides from the original 1997-2001 run, so we thought it was about time we gave you our "Words of Wisdom" by taking a deep dive into them. Rather than talk through them in order of release, we asked you over on Instagram to vote for your favourite tracks so we could countdown based on your rankings and you came through with the votes (over 1200 to be precise).


Do you agree with the results? Lets us know over on our socials.


NOTE: Since the recording of this episode it has been confirmed the proposed statue of H in his home town of Cowbridge is false, and was part of a fake news prank for Joe Lycett's TV show 'Late Night Lycett'.


B-Side Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4j5bxNkXxKQfZiSahMQS95?si=bce2d8ef021643cd


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]]> There is SO much love for the b-sides from the original 1997-2001 run, so we thought it was about time we gave you our "Words of Wisdom" by taking a deep dive into them. Rather than talk through them in order of release, we asked you over on Instagram to vote for your favourite tracks so we could countdown based on your rankings and you came through with the votes (over 1200 to be precise).


Do you agree with the results? Lets us know over on our socials.


NOTE: Since the recording of this episode it has been confirmed the proposed statue of H in his home town of Cowbridge is false, and was part of a fake news prank for Joe Lycett's TV show 'Late Night Lycett'.


B-Side Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4j5bxNkXxKQfZiSahMQS95?si=bce2d8ef021643cd


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]]> Gareth Shortland Interview - Remixing for Steps and Claire Richards Gareth Shortland Interview - Remixing for Steps and Claire Richards Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:30:54 GMT 1:23:19 65ebbe370785df00166705a3 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/interview-with-gareth-shortland 65ebbe370785df00166705a3 63ca566587d56800111cd142 interview-with-gareth-shortland full 18 Joining us on the podcast this month is legendary remixer Gareth Shortland. Having first had the opportunity to remix tracks for Claires solo album 'My Wildest Dreams' in 2019, Gareth has since been an instrumental part of all the Steps and Claire campaigns and become the go to person for mixes for other pop legends including Will Young, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sarah Harding and Four of Diamonds (just to name a few).


We chat to Gareth in-depth about how his relationship with Fascination Management and Steps began, the process of how a remix comes to life and the joy of hearing those vocal stems. He also shares an incredible story about the time he had the opportunity to do some songwriting with the ONE and ONLY Mark Topham and play the piano that some of THE biggest Steps hits were written on. Plus, we expose which UK boyband Gareth was briefly a member of.


You can follow Gareth Shortland on Instagram @garethshortlandmusic and find all his remixes via his artist page on Spotify.



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]]> Joining us on the podcast this month is legendary remixer Gareth Shortland. Having first had the opportunity to remix tracks for Claires solo album 'My Wildest Dreams' in 2019, Gareth has since been an instrumental part of all the Steps and Claire campaigns and become the go to person for mixes for other pop legends including Will Young, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sarah Harding and Four of Diamonds (just to name a few).


We chat to Gareth in-depth about how his relationship with Fascination Management and Steps began, the process of how a remix comes to life and the joy of hearing those vocal stems. He also shares an incredible story about the time he had the opportunity to do some songwriting with the ONE and ONLY Mark Topham and play the piano that some of THE biggest Steps hits were written on. Plus, we expose which UK boyband Gareth was briefly a member of.


You can follow Gareth Shortland on Instagram @garethshortlandmusic and find all his remixes via his artist page on Spotify.



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]]> One For Celebrating - Part 2 One For Celebrating - Part 2 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:28:18 GMT 1:06:30 65d2c5f3050fc60016721c61 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/one-for-celebrating-part-2 65d2c5f3050fc60016721c61 63ca566587d56800111cd142 one-for-celebrating-part-2 full 17 The party (on the dancefloor) continues this month with Part 2 of our birthday celebrations as we listen to more of your FABULOUS voice notes and questions. You all came through with the messages and we cannot thank each and everyone of you enough for the love and support.


Along with our usual news round up, we also have a special recap from friend of the pod Frankie @justfrankstar who attended the musical launch at The Alexandra Theatre earlier in the month and was first in line to meet Steps and secure his tickets. He gives us a Steptacular run down of the whole morning including his dedication of lining up from 3am (we would do the same...)



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]]> The party (on the dancefloor) continues this month with Part 2 of our birthday celebrations as we listen to more of your FABULOUS voice notes and questions. You all came through with the messages and we cannot thank each and everyone of you enough for the love and support.


Along with our usual news round up, we also have a special recap from friend of the pod Frankie @justfrankstar who attended the musical launch at The Alexandra Theatre earlier in the month and was first in line to meet Steps and secure his tickets. He gives us a Steptacular run down of the whole morning including his dedication of lining up from 3am (we would do the same...)



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]]> One For Celebrating - Part 1 One For Celebrating - Part 1 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:42:24 GMT 1:06:24 65c09ebb6ddba10015eb38a2 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/one-for-celebrating-part-1 65c09ebb6ddba10015eb38a2 63ca566587d56800111cd142 one-for-celebrating-part-1 full 16 We are BACK for 2024 and kicking things off with our 1st birthday celebrations. We put a call out for you all to send in voice notes and messages to read out and you delivered in a BIG way, with one particular voice note taking us all by surprise......


While we took a break over the Christmas and New Year so much has happened in the Steps world, from the forthcoming vinyl reissues AND the BIG news of 'Here & Now: The Steps Musical' you can bet we discuss it all with a huge news round up.


A MASSIVE thank you to all our loyal listeners for the support over the past year, we are just getting started.

Look out for Part 2 coming in a fortnights time.



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]]> We are BACK for 2024 and kicking things off with our 1st birthday celebrations. We put a call out for you all to send in voice notes and messages to read out and you delivered in a BIG way, with one particular voice note taking us all by surprise......


While we took a break over the Christmas and New Year so much has happened in the Steps world, from the forthcoming vinyl reissues AND the BIG news of 'Here & Now: The Steps Musical' you can bet we discuss it all with a huge news round up.


A MASSIVE thank you to all our loyal listeners for the support over the past year, we are just getting started.

Look out for Part 2 coming in a fortnights time.



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]]> Merry Christmas Everybody Merry Christmas Everybody Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:44:15 GMT 1:12:20 6572b342c193270011d48129 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/merry-christmas-everybody 6572b342c193270011d48129 63ca566587d56800111cd142 merry-christmas-everybody full 15 Things are getting festive on the podcast this month as we bring you the final episode for 2023, talking all things Christmas. We are covering everything from the 2000 Christmas tour (release that footage H), the one off tracks AND most importantly, we deep dive into the 'Light Up The World' album and tour.


PLUS we have a very special message from 'H' (ie. Benny) from the cast of the forthcoming Steps tribute show '5,6,7,8 - The Steps Experience', to tell us all about the show and where you can see the tour coming to a venue near you in 2024 across the UK.



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'Steps Into Christmas' tour audio: https://youtu.be/6cBtL_hG57U?si=xLi5xwpyam8IGkae


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]]> Things are getting festive on the podcast this month as we bring you the final episode for 2023, talking all things Christmas. We are covering everything from the 2000 Christmas tour (release that footage H), the one off tracks AND most importantly, we deep dive into the 'Light Up The World' album and tour.


PLUS we have a very special message from 'H' (ie. Benny) from the cast of the forthcoming Steps tribute show '5,6,7,8 - The Steps Experience', to tell us all about the show and where you can see the tour coming to a venue near you in 2024 across the UK.



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'Steps Into Christmas' tour audio: https://youtu.be/6cBtL_hG57U?si=xLi5xwpyam8IGkae


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]]> Claire Richards ‘Euphoria’ Album with Steve Anderson Claire Richards ‘Euphoria’ Album with Steve Anderson Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:28:26 GMT 1:50:17 654892d4a809bc00128189f8 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/celebrating-euphoria-with-steve-anderson 654892d4a809bc00128189f8 63ca566587d56800111cd142 celebrating-euphoria-with-steve-anderson full 14 To celebrate Claire’s recent album EUPHORIA, who better to chat to than the ONE and ONLY Mr. Steve Anderson.


We chat to Steve about the entire creative process of making the record (where he served as Producer), the song selection, the ones that didn’t quite make it, hopes to take the album onto the road and most importantly, Claire’s cooking!!!


We also touch on Steps recent Brighton Pride show, some burning questions we have always wanted the answers to and what the future may hold.


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]]> To celebrate Claire’s recent album EUPHORIA, who better to chat to than the ONE and ONLY Mr. Steve Anderson.


We chat to Steve about the entire creative process of making the record (where he served as Producer), the song selection, the ones that didn’t quite make it, hopes to take the album onto the road and most importantly, Claire’s cooking!!!


We also touch on Steps recent Brighton Pride show, some burning questions we have always wanted the answers to and what the future may hold.


You can follow Steve @mrsteveanderson on Instagram and X, and make sure you check out his podcast ‘Such A Good Feeling’ available on all digital platforms.


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]]> Gavin Scott Interview - Former Smash Hits Australia Editor Gavin Scott Interview - Former Smash Hits Australia Editor Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:50:14 GMT 1:43:27 6530bbb2bac44000126b4ed8 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/interview-with-gavin-scott-former-smash-hits-australia-edito 6530bbb2bac44000126b4ed8 63ca566587d56800111cd142 interview-with-gavin-scott-former-smash-hits-australia-edito full 13 We had the absolute pleasure of talking to Gavin Scott from Chart Beats recently. While many of you may know him as the co-host of "A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman" and "A Journey Through Aussie Pop," for us, he's the former editor of Smash Hits Magazine here in Australia.


Gavin initially worked for TV Hits in 2000 before transitioning to Smash Hits in 2001. As a massive Steps fan himself, he always made an effort to feature them in the magazines, even facing internal resistance at times. We actively read and consumed his work during this period, so it was incredible to discuss this moment in time and gain an understanding of what it was like working for these ICONIC magazines.


In this chat with Gavin, we delve into the Steps Aussie journey during the 'Buzz' and 'Gold' era (which you might have heard snippets of in our previous episode). We explore what he did to ensure Steps received coverage, sharing incredible stories from the times he interviewed Steps and providing insights into the pop music landscape in Australia in the early 2000s.


As always, we have a quick news recap from the last few weeks, including the recent re-release of 'Never or Now' and THAT article in The Sun after H & Claire's recent attendance at the Attitude Awards.



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]]> We had the absolute pleasure of talking to Gavin Scott from Chart Beats recently. While many of you may know him as the co-host of "A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman" and "A Journey Through Aussie Pop," for us, he's the former editor of Smash Hits Magazine here in Australia.


Gavin initially worked for TV Hits in 2000 before transitioning to Smash Hits in 2001. As a massive Steps fan himself, he always made an effort to feature them in the magazines, even facing internal resistance at times. We actively read and consumed his work during this period, so it was incredible to discuss this moment in time and gain an understanding of what it was like working for these ICONIC magazines.


In this chat with Gavin, we delve into the Steps Aussie journey during the 'Buzz' and 'Gold' era (which you might have heard snippets of in our previous episode). We explore what he did to ensure Steps received coverage, sharing incredible stories from the times he interviewed Steps and providing insights into the pop music landscape in Australia in the early 2000s.


As always, we have a quick news recap from the last few weeks, including the recent re-release of 'Never or Now' and THAT article in The Sun after H & Claire's recent attendance at the Attitude Awards.



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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'Buzz' Down Under with Gavin Scott]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:50:21 GMT 1:23:34 651f87774dd8c600114e003d false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/the-buzz-down-under-with-gavin-scott 651f87774dd8c600114e003d 63ca566587d56800111cd142 the-buzz-down-under-with-gavin-scott full 12 We are very excited to FINALLY be bringing you the next instalment in our Australian deep dive, talking all things ‘BUZZ’ and ‘GOLD’ down under.


To tell this story we knew we needed to enlist the help of Gavin Scott from @chartbeatsau (host of A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman and A Journey Through Aussie Pop) who during this time was working for TV Hits and Smash Hits magazine (where he became editor until 2005). Without his passion and love for the group, we would not have received half the coverage we did in these iconic magazines during this period.


While in the UK they were riding high with sell out tours, another #1 single and multi-platinum album, this era was undoubtedly the most frustrating time to be a Steps fan in Australia. We were dealt with a 14 month gap between releases, low charting singles and minimal support from TV & Radio.


As always we have another HUGE news round up as we celebrate the recent chart success of 'Euphoria' and upcoming re-release of 'Never or Now'.


Keep an eye out for the FULL interview with Gavin coming in a fortnights time, where we chat about what it was like being the editor at Smash Hits magazine, memories of interviewing Steps throughout the years, the state of the Australian pop scene in the 00's and so much more.


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]]> We are very excited to FINALLY be bringing you the next instalment in our Australian deep dive, talking all things ‘BUZZ’ and ‘GOLD’ down under.


To tell this story we knew we needed to enlist the help of Gavin Scott from @chartbeatsau (host of A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman and A Journey Through Aussie Pop) who during this time was working for TV Hits and Smash Hits magazine (where he became editor until 2005). Without his passion and love for the group, we would not have received half the coverage we did in these iconic magazines during this period.


While in the UK they were riding high with sell out tours, another #1 single and multi-platinum album, this era was undoubtedly the most frustrating time to be a Steps fan in Australia. We were dealt with a 14 month gap between releases, low charting singles and minimal support from TV & Radio.


As always we have another HUGE news round up as we celebrate the recent chart success of 'Euphoria' and upcoming re-release of 'Never or Now'.


Keep an eye out for the FULL interview with Gavin coming in a fortnights time, where we chat about what it was like being the editor at Smash Hits magazine, memories of interviewing Steps throughout the years, the state of the Australian pop scene in the 00's and so much more.


Purchase your tickets to see Faye in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, Lee in Snow White and H in Elves Overboard


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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'Step One' Album - 25th Anniversary Track-by-Track]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:11 GMT 1:43:03 64ed802ba753f50011174b83 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/step-one-25 64ed802ba753f50011174b83 63ca566587d56800111cd142 step-one-25 full 11 It's hard to believe, but it has been 25 years since the release of Steps debut album ‘Step One’, a record that has gone on to become one of the most iconic pop albums of the 90s. Released on September 14th 1998 in the UK, it would produce 5 hit singles, 4 of which went Top 10 and of course that #1 million selling AA side.


Worldwide sales are currently over 3 million and as of August 2023 it has a total combined number of nearly 100 million streams on Spotify. Not bad from an act who in the beginning, the label saw Steps as a one-off novelty record act.


We take a HUGE deep dive into the album, our memories of this special time and take you on a journey by talking through each track. As you can imagine, Brad has lots of thoughts and feelings about the infamous 'Track 7'.


As always, another huge news round up for you all including a debrief on the recent Brighton Pride performance.



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]]> It's hard to believe, but it has been 25 years since the release of Steps debut album ‘Step One’, a record that has gone on to become one of the most iconic pop albums of the 90s. Released on September 14th 1998 in the UK, it would produce 5 hit singles, 4 of which went Top 10 and of course that #1 million selling AA side.


Worldwide sales are currently over 3 million and as of August 2023 it has a total combined number of nearly 100 million streams on Spotify. Not bad from an act who in the beginning, the label saw Steps as a one-off novelty record act.


We take a HUGE deep dive into the album, our memories of this special time and take you on a journey by talking through each track. As you can imagine, Brad has lots of thoughts and feelings about the infamous 'Track 7'.


As always, another huge news round up for you all including a debrief on the recent Brighton Pride performance.



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]]> It Should’ve Been a Single - Part 2 It Should’ve Been a Single - Part 2 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:53:45 GMT 1:10:53 64d0168f1749600011c55169 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/it-shouldve-been-a-single-part-2 64d0168f1749600011c55169 63ca566587d56800111cd142 it-shouldve-been-a-single-part-2 full 10 You all LOVED our discussion on what should have been singles from the first era (so much so that it was our fastest downloaded episode yet), that we are bringing you Part 2. We have an open discussion where we take each album from the latest album run (Tears on the Dancefloor to What The Future Holds Pts 1 + 2) and discuss a song we think should’ve been a single. #JusticeForHappy


Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on our socials (links below) what you would choose as a single from each album.


And talk about booked and BUSY, we have another HUGE news round up for you this month as we get closer to big releases from Claire & Lisa.


Pre-Order: Claire Richards 'Euphoria' & Lisa Scott-Lee 'Never or Now - The Unleashed Deluxe Edition'



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]]> You all LOVED our discussion on what should have been singles from the first era (so much so that it was our fastest downloaded episode yet), that we are bringing you Part 2. We have an open discussion where we take each album from the latest album run (Tears on the Dancefloor to What The Future Holds Pts 1 + 2) and discuss a song we think should’ve been a single. #JusticeForHappy


Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on our socials (links below) what you would choose as a single from each album.


And talk about booked and BUSY, we have another HUGE news round up for you this month as we get closer to big releases from Claire & Lisa.


Pre-Order: Claire Richards 'Euphoria' & Lisa Scott-Lee 'Never or Now - The Unleashed Deluxe Edition'



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]]> It Should’ve Been a Single - Part 1 It Should’ve Been a Single - Part 1 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:50:28 GMT 58:21 64aa7048769ece0011b3fc9e false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/it-shouldve-been-a-single-part-1 64aa7048769ece0011b3fc9e 63ca566587d56800111cd142 it-shouldve-been-a-single-part-1 full 9 This is the Original Steps Podcast for discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps and that is exactly what this episode is all about. We have an open discussion where we take each album from the original 97-01 run (Step One, Steptacular & Buzz) and discuss a song we think should’ve been a single. #JusticeForLoveUMore


Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on our socials (links below) what you would choose as a single from each album.


And talk about booked and BUSY, we have a HUGE news round up for you this month. The band may be on hiatus but individually each member is busier than ever and we love to see it.


Pre-Order: Claire Richards 'Euphoria' & Lisa Scott-Lee 'Never or Now - The Unleashed Deluxe Edition'



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]]> This is the Original Steps Podcast for discussing and dissecting the legacy of Steps and that is exactly what this episode is all about. We have an open discussion where we take each album from the original 97-01 run (Step One, Steptacular & Buzz) and discuss a song we think should’ve been a single. #JusticeForLoveUMore


Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on our socials (links below) what you would choose as a single from each album.


And talk about booked and BUSY, we have a HUGE news round up for you this month. The band may be on hiatus but individually each member is busier than ever and we love to see it.


Pre-Order: Claire Richards 'Euphoria' & Lisa Scott-Lee 'Never or Now - The Unleashed Deluxe Edition'



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]]> United Steps of America United Steps of America Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:33 GMT 57:21 647bd91c36fc350011ffcc22 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/steps-in-the-usa 647bd91c36fc350011ffcc22 63ca566587d56800111cd142 steps-in-the-usa full 8 From Britney to Nick Cannon; Shania Twain to Brad's desire to get slimed (on Nickelodeon); nothing is off limits as we evaluate STEPS' success in the USA.


Throughout 99-01 the band released 2 studio albums, 3 singles and a best of state side, as well as TV specials for both Disney & Nickelodeon. Oh AND not forgetting supporting a little known pop star called BRITNEY SPEARS on a sold out 30+ date tour across North America. The Steps story in the US of A is one we don't feel is talked about enough, so we are thrilled to deep dive into this journey and celebrate the success they did achieve in arguably the toughest music market in the world.


Jump onto our socials (links below) and let us know that you're enjoying the podcast and what you want us to cover next.



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]]> From Britney to Nick Cannon; Shania Twain to Brad's desire to get slimed (on Nickelodeon); nothing is off limits as we evaluate STEPS' success in the USA.


Throughout 99-01 the band released 2 studio albums, 3 singles and a best of state side, as well as TV specials for both Disney & Nickelodeon. Oh AND not forgetting supporting a little known pop star called BRITNEY SPEARS on a sold out 30+ date tour across North America. The Steps story in the US of A is one we don't feel is talked about enough, so we are thrilled to deep dive into this journey and celebrate the success they did achieve in arguably the toughest music market in the world.


Jump onto our socials (links below) and let us know that you're enjoying the podcast and what you want us to cover next.



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]]> BONUS: 2006 Lisa Scott-Lee Interview BONUS: 2006 Lisa Scott-Lee Interview Mon, 29 May 2023 21:57:37 GMT 16:31 64751fd1064cb10011d8e1a2 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/bonus-episode-2006-lisa-scott-lee-interview 64751fd1064cb10011d8e1a2 63ca566587d56800111cd142 bonus-episode-2006-lisa-scott-lee-interview full 7 It is just a few days before Lisa takes to the stage at Mighty Hoopla for her first solo performance in over a DECADE, so we are officially calling this LISA SCOTT-LEE week and bringing you this BONUS episode to help celebrate.


With the BIGGEST thank you to friend of the pod Leo Stubbing at Sound Museum for providing us with the interview, it was first broadcast on Joy 94.9 in 2006 and conducted by Damian Nicholas. Leo worked at Joy throughout the late 00's and early 10's and dug this out of his archives for us. We are so happy this forgotten interview has resurfaced and we are able to share it with you all.


Note: This interview was conducted 17 years ago and transferred from tape to digital, so the sound quality does mirror this in places.



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]]> It is just a few days before Lisa takes to the stage at Mighty Hoopla for her first solo performance in over a DECADE, so we are officially calling this LISA SCOTT-LEE week and bringing you this BONUS episode to help celebrate.


With the BIGGEST thank you to friend of the pod Leo Stubbing at Sound Museum for providing us with the interview, it was first broadcast on Joy 94.9 in 2006 and conducted by Damian Nicholas. Leo worked at Joy throughout the late 00's and early 10's and dug this out of his archives for us. We are so happy this forgotten interview has resurfaced and we are able to share it with you all.


Note: This interview was conducted 17 years ago and transferred from tape to digital, so the sound quality does mirror this in places.



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]]> <![CDATA[Lisa Scott-Lee 'Lately' 20th Anniversary]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:08 GMT 53:35 6457759ed2b10900113edd5e false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/lately20-inventing-hun-culture 6457759ed2b10900113edd5e 63ca566587d56800111cd142 lately20-inventing-hun-culture full 6 On May 12th 2003 Lisa Scott-Lee released her ICONIC debut solo single 'Lately' via Mercury Records, becoming the only member of Steps to score a SOLO Top 10 single (and one she co-wrote) as well as inventing what we now know as 'Hun Culture', without even realising she was doing it at the time. We think that is worth celebrating!


Join us as we deep dive into everything regarding the single, from the styling (jeans and a fancy top with a kitten heel), the video, LIVE performances (thats right, our pop girly was serving LIVE vocals on Saturday morning TV in 2003) and not forgetting Lisa's stint as the OG Momager (Kris Jenner who?) to her brothers 3SL.


Pre-Order 'Never or Now: The Unleashed Deluxe Edition' via Plastic Pop Records



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]]> On May 12th 2003 Lisa Scott-Lee released her ICONIC debut solo single 'Lately' via Mercury Records, becoming the only member of Steps to score a SOLO Top 10 single (and one she co-wrote) as well as inventing what we now know as 'Hun Culture', without even realising she was doing it at the time. We think that is worth celebrating!


Join us as we deep dive into everything regarding the single, from the styling (jeans and a fancy top with a kitten heel), the video, LIVE performances (thats right, our pop girly was serving LIVE vocals on Saturday morning TV in 2003) and not forgetting Lisa's stint as the OG Momager (Kris Jenner who?) to her brothers 3SL.


Pre-Order 'Never or Now: The Unleashed Deluxe Edition' via Plastic Pop Records



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]]> Our Ultimate Top 5 (6, 7, 8) Steps Songs Our Ultimate Top 5 (6, 7, 8) Steps Songs Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:26 GMT 1:13:36 6442098b8711620011d19a99 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/our-top-5-6-7-8 6442098b8711620011d19a99 63ca566587d56800111cd142 our-top-5-6-7-8 full 5 Join us as we each count down our TOP 5 Steps songs of all time. When we recorded this we didn't know what each others would be and their were definitely a few surprises along the way.


SPOILER ALERT: 'Hard 2 Forget' wasn't Brads #1.


Jump onto our socials (links below) and let us know what your Top 5 Steps song of all time are.



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]]> Join us as we each count down our TOP 5 Steps songs of all time. When we recorded this we didn't know what each others would be and their were definitely a few surprises along the way.


SPOILER ALERT: 'Hard 2 Forget' wasn't Brads #1.


Jump onto our socials (links below) and let us know what your Top 5 Steps song of all time are.



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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'Steptacular' Down Under]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:50:00 GMT 1:10:34 6428bd302d9d7000116cd13a false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/we-left-them-in-thailand 6428bd302d9d7000116cd13a 63ca566587d56800111cd142 we-left-them-in-thailand full 4 We continue our deep dive into the Steps journey down under, talking all things STEPTACULAR.


By the end of the STEP ONE era, Steps had cemented themselves as a pop-force not to be messed with. In Australia they had already achieved 4 Top 10 singles (including #1 with 5,6,7,8), Top 5 platinum selling debut album and had sold over half a million singles and albums combined.


Mid 1999 saw the second album era kick into gear, and while in the UK they were going from strength-to-strength (#1 album and a record breaking arena tour), here in Australia things were not looking as bright.


Pepsi Live Interview



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]]> We continue our deep dive into the Steps journey down under, talking all things STEPTACULAR.


By the end of the STEP ONE era, Steps had cemented themselves as a pop-force not to be messed with. In Australia they had already achieved 4 Top 10 singles (including #1 with 5,6,7,8), Top 5 platinum selling debut album and had sold over half a million singles and albums combined.


Mid 1999 saw the second album era kick into gear, and while in the UK they were going from strength-to-strength (#1 album and a record breaking arena tour), here in Australia things were not looking as bright.


Pepsi Live Interview



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]]> BONUS: One Foot In The Past BONUS: One Foot In The Past Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:45:29 GMT 32:07 640ebaa74942820011ffba0e false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/one-foot-in-the-past 640ebaa74942820011ffba0e 63ca566587d56800111cd142 one-foot-in-the-past full 3 We are SO excited to bring you an exclusive UNHEARD interview with Lee recorded in 1998. This was recorded just after the release of ‘Last Thing On My Mind’ in the UK and Australia, and before the album had been released. A big thank you to Shanes friend Lawrence (who conducted the interview) for giving us permission to share this with you all.


We also have a quick catch-up and debrief on meeting the Sugababes on their recent Australian tour and all the shenanigans Shane got up to at Sydney World Pride.



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]]> We are SO excited to bring you an exclusive UNHEARD interview with Lee recorded in 1998. This was recorded just after the release of ‘Last Thing On My Mind’ in the UK and Australia, and before the album had been released. A big thank you to Shanes friend Lawrence (who conducted the interview) for giving us permission to share this with you all.


We also have a quick catch-up and debrief on meeting the Sugababes on their recent Australian tour and all the shenanigans Shane got up to at Sydney World Pride.



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Shane: Steps Australia Facebook, Instagram

Scott: Instagram

Brad: Instagram


Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com 


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]]> <![CDATA[Steps 'Step One' Down Under]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:36 GMT 1:00:43 63f9acfb188c360011ffea2b false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/good-morning-australia 63f9acfb188c360011ffea2b 63ca566587d56800111cd142 good-morning-australia full 2 As 3 Australian fans, we thought it was only right that we discuss and dissect the Steps history down under, beginning with the enormously successful 'STEP ONE' era. In Part 1 of our Australian deep-dive, we relive our memories of this exciting time in 1998 when you simply couldn't escape the Steps fever that had hit the country.


Totally Full Frontal Parody



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]]> As 3 Australian fans, we thought it was only right that we discuss and dissect the Steps history down under, beginning with the enormously successful 'STEP ONE' era. In Part 1 of our Australian deep-dive, we relive our memories of this exciting time in 1998 when you simply couldn't escape the Steps fever that had hit the country.


Totally Full Frontal Parody



Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’:

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Shane: Steps Australia Facebook, Instagram

Scott: Instagram

Brad: Instagram


Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com 


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]]> Steptro Steptro Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:51:22 GMT 21:35 63ee08e0cea6ed00115a75e6 false https://shows.acast.com/glitter-gold-the-original-steps-podcast/episodes/episode-1-steptro 63ee08e0cea6ed00115a75e6 63ca566587d56800111cd142 episode-1-steptro full 1 In our intro episode, we start things off by exploring our own individual Steps journeys, how we all got to know each other and our hopes and dreams for the podcast.



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]]> In our intro episode, we start things off by exploring our own individual Steps journeys, how we all got to know each other and our hopes and dreams for the podcast.



Follow ‘Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast’:

Instagram, TikTok & Twitter


Shane: Steps Australia Facebook, Instagram

Scott: Instagram

Brad: Instagram


Email: glitterstepspod@gmail.com 


Logo & Brand Design: BvrlyCreative

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