Stupid & Contagious

Thirty years ago, Vent 414 arrived with one incredible album and then disappeared almost as quickly as they came. Formed from the ashes of The Wonder Stuff and featuring Miles Hunt, Morgan Nicholls and Pete Howard, they left behind a record that became a cult favourite for fans of 90s alternative rock.
Now, three decades later, they're back!

In episode 148 Miles and Morgan join us to talk about how an unexpected studio session turned into a brand new Vent 414 album, what it was like reconnecting after 30 years, working with legendary producer Steve Albini on the original record, and why touring has become harder than ever in 2026.
We also dive into the stories behind some of the standout tracks from the new album, including the deeply moving "Lucinda", and find out whether this long-awaited reunion is just the beginning of Vent 414's second chapter.

This is Miles Hunt and Morgan Nicholls of Vent 414, enjoy!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast
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This week we're shining a light on one of Britpop's great hidden gems: Flamingoes! If you were digging through the pages of NME and Melody Maker in the mid-90s, you'll probably remember them. If not, you're in for a treat!

They rubbed shoulders with the New Wave of New Wave scene, and released a string of brilliant singles before putting out their cult classic album, Plastic Jewels.

Joining us today is James Cook, It's a fascinating conversation about music, creativity, luck, and what it was really like trying to make it during one of the most exciting periods in British guitar music.
So sit back, turn it up, and enjoy our conversation with James Cook from Flamingoes!

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Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast
Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXYSVnQ6NVFd3WGs9dspV
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af953bc7-3c3a-421c-bc6a-17bbe4c07819/stupid-contagious
All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/
MIXTAPE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sbgsGJokuidKnA4dWltus

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In episode 146 we dive deep into the wild world of the early 90s UK underground scene with Tabitha Zu!
Melanie and John join us to talk about chaotic DIY touring, sleeping on floors, playing over 150 gigs in a year, muddy festivals, VHS archives, and the surreal experience of opening for Nirvana during the legendary Rollercoaster tour era.

We also get into Nottingham’s underground music scene, goth clubs, shoegaze, crusties, four-track recordings, and what it was really like trying to survive as an indie band before the internet existed.
Plus after more than 30 years Tabitha Zu are finally revisiting and releasing music that was never properly finished back in the day!

So grab a drink, turn it up loud, and enjoy this conversation with Tabitha Zu!

Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.com

Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast
Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXYSVnQ6NVFd3WGs9dspV
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af953bc7-3c3a-421c-bc6a-17bbe4c07819/stupid-contagious
All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/
MIXTAPE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rSAXCzOb6FRBo660zWOY6
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It's a wang week so who's up for a game of Pop or Plop? Will Smith, TLC, Spin Doctors, Lighthouse Family, Mariah Carey, Five, Saint Etienne… POP or complete PLOP?
One of us is recording from Seoul, South Korea… one of us defends Will Smith unironically… and somebody absolutely loses their mind over Spin Doctors!
So grab a beer, put your Kangol hat back on, and prepare to get irrationally angry about bands you haven’t thought about in 30 years!

Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.com

Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast
Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXYSVnQ6NVFd3WGs9dspV
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af953bc7-3c3a-421c-bc6a-17bbe4c07819/stupid-contagious
All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/
MIXTAPE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vi7LMC3suAvCjq3MYbF3O
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It's episode 144 & Incase you hadn't heard A are back with a new album!

Today’s guest is one of the great survivors of British rock music. From fronting late-90s alt-rock band A to producing massive records for bands like McFly, Jason Perry has lived every side of the music industry, the highs, the crashes, the reinventions, and the comebacks.

In this episode, Jason tells unbelievable stories from the road: getting dropped before his biggest hit, flying by helicopter straight from Top Of The Pops to a gig in Plymouth, touring with Faith No More, the reality of life after fame, and how losing everything forced him to rebuild from scratch.

We also dive deep into creativity and how the new A album became the most honest record he’s ever made!

Stupid & Contagious STORE https://stupid-contagious-podcast.myshopify.com

Welcome to The Stupid And Contagious podcast, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with the bands that defined a generation!

That generation grew up in the 90s with the Grebo bands (Senseless Things, PWEI, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Mega City Four, The Wonderstuff and many more) on the UK side of the pond and quickly joined by the grunge bands (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and many more) on the US side of the pond.

We are not limiting ourselves to these genres though, we will chart the guitar bands from all genres throughout the decade that was the 1990s.

If you are into 1990s guitar music or just a music lover in general then this is the podcast for you!

Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below

Stupid & Contagious Podcast
Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-contagious/id1705645715
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXYSVnQ6NVFd3WGs9dspV
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af953bc7-3c3a-421c-bc6a-17bbe4c07819/stupid-contagious
All the Socials! https://linktr.ee/stupidandcontagious
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPJ5FhcYAHO7UhrRtTtgGw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stupidandcontagiouspodcast/
MIXTAPE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mZmNnJHEVCTT8Ehc1nZ5b
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