Sidetracked with Annie and Nick Podcast
For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.
Episodes to download
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Annie & Nick鈥檚 Mid-Year Review
Thu 14 Aug 2025
A look back on the biggest musical lessons of 2025 so far
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Mosh Pits Gone Wrong, Sobbing at Glastonbury, and Confidence Man Fans
Thu 7 Aug 2025
Annie and Nick answer your questions about gig culture in 2025
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Sidetracked with Carlos O鈥機onnell
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Recession pop, Madonna鈥檚 back, and Ibiza confusion
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Sidetracked with Jordan Stephens
Thu 24 Jul 2025
The duality of Chris Martin, Jet2 Holiday Summer, and body movement
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Sidetracked with Stevie Wonder
Mon 21 Jul 2025
On the eve of his Hyde Park show, Stevie Wonder sits down with Annie Macmanus.
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Oasis in Manchester, Drake鈥檚 Performance Career, and Ian鈥檚 Birthday Party
Thu 17 Jul 2025
The epic review of Oasis and Ian's 40th birthday party.
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PinkPantheress, F1 Lullabies and Fontaines D.C. Are Really Good
Thu 10 Jul 2025
What makes a good gig atmosphere?
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Stevie Wonder, Sleeping Tips from HAIM, and Jamboree Teachers
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Annie and Nick ask: is Irish the new brat?
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Glastonbury According to Sidetracked
Sun 29 Jun 2025
CMAT's brilliance, kangaroo skin and Charli XCX's cash and carry.
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Sidetracked: Live at Glastonbury 2025
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Peace of mind toilets, newlyweds and the magic healing powers of Worthy Farm.
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A Guide to Glastonbury
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Annie and Nick discuss their hopes and predictions for Glastonbury 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna鈥檚 Unexpected Relative and Remembering Brian Wilson & Sly Stone
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Is Sabrina Carpenter鈥檚 new album cover radical or regressive?
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Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Loyle Carner
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Glastonbury headliner, Loyle Carner.
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Fantasy Festivals, Camping Essentials and Teeth from Turkey
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Annie and Nick answer your questions about festival season.
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Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Emily Eavis
Mon 9 Jun 2025
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Emily Eavis.
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Iggy Pop's Cheeseboard, Music Ownership (Taylor's Version), and Jacob Alon on Folk Music
Thu 5 Jun 2025
How do we define folk music as a genre?
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Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Sir Rod Stewart
Mon 2 Jun 2025
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Glastonbury legend Sir Rod Stewart
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Sidetracked with HAIM
Thu 29 May 2025
Getting lost at Glastonbury, nostalgia as a drug, and dancing with Addison Rae.
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Lorde鈥檚 Water Bottle, PTA Raves and The Return of Wolf Alice
Thu 22 May 2025
Would you want a music festival to happen your local park?
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Serving Kant, London鈥檚 Lost Venues and The Beauty of Birdsong
Thu 15 May 2025
Why is listening to birdsong so good for us?
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Sidetracked with Kae Tempest
Thu 8 May 2025
Black Sabbath鈥檚 nightmares, Andr茅 3000, and the nucleus of creation.
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Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi鈥檚 Owls
Thu 1 May 2025
Cynthia Erivo joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing.
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Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man鈥檚 Brain
Thu 24 Apr 2025
How free are artists to be political at music festivals?
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Sidetracked with Jake Shears
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Gagachella, unexpected sex songs and the return of Lorde.
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Solo Gigging, Kanky艒 Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
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The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Annie and Nick discuss the importance of making music with purpose
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Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Annie & Nick share their memories of music education.
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Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean鈥檚 Tease and Beef with the King
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Annie and Nick get excited as Frank Ocean teases a new era of music.
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Doechii鈥檚 Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss the role of AI in music.