Maisie Adam Launches Remember Me? Podcast with Scott Bryan
Comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Scott Bryan have teamed up to host a new weekly podcast titled Remember Me? With Maisie Adam & Scott Bryan. The series takes a loving and comical approach to exploring the stories of individuals who experienced sudden tabloid and early internet fame during the 1990s and 2000s, often referred to as pop culture's "also-rans."
A Humorous and Sensitive Tribute to Forgotten Fame
Rather than mocking these figures, the podcast embraces them with humour and care. In the debut episodes, guests include Kelli Young from the band Liberty X, who reflects on being perceived as "too R&B" to win ITV's Popstars competition. Young expresses surprising gratitude towards a funk band that once sued her group, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fame.
Other Notable Podcast Releases This Week
Don't Say a Word, hosted by Nicky Campbell, delves into the grey areas of culture wars, identity politics, and cancellation. Campbell uses his extensive radio debate experience to facilitate nuanced discussions, such as addressing questions like "Where are you really from?" with sensitivity.
Currently: Sophia Versus AI Slop, a one-off episode hosted by journalist Sophia Smith Galer, tackles the "enshittification" of the internet. Inspired by her discovery of a fake biography of herself on Amazon, Galer critiques the proliferation of AI-generated content, warning of its encroachment into academia and other serious fields.
Real Vikings, narrated by Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen, offers a 10-part series on Norse myths and history. Glen's immersive delivery and atmospheric sound design challenge stereotypes of Vikings as mere "fur-clad thugs," bringing tales like those of Harald Hardrada and Ragnar Lothbrok to life.
Blood Will Tell is a true-crime podcast examining the 2014 murder case in California involving twins Trung and Anh Tong. Hosted by Jennifer Miller, the six-episode series explores the brothers' gangland past and the wrongful imprisonment of one sibling, based on real events.
Availability and Release Schedule
All podcasts mentioned are widely available on major platforms. Remember Me? and Don't Say a Word release episodes weekly. Currently: Sophia Versus AI Slop premieres on Sunday, March 8, while Real Vikings begins on Tuesday, March 10, and Blood Will Tell starts on Friday, March 13.
