Shooby Dooby Doo Wop
A podcast where we talk about pop music. Specifically by deep-diving a randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart from the past.
Hosted by comedians James Cook and Andy Robinson it is packed with facts, analysis, anecdotes and unasked-for-opinions as we unflinchingly confront the songs you love and hate, and those you've completely forgotten.
Bop bop shoo-wop.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2025
26th March 1990, Part 2
Whilst examining the top 5 selling records and exploring the stories and statistics of these songs at the height of the charts, Andy and James also examine the realities of first pop star crushes, ti…
26th March 1990, Part 1
As they dissect the facts and fictions of numbers 10 to 6 of this week's Top Ten singles chart, James and Andy also discuss the psychological impact of haircuts, being introduced to songs through a m…
23rd October 2000, Part 2
Whilst explaining the truth and rumours surrounding the pinnacle of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the autumn of a new millennium, Andy and James also explore pop stars who refuse to obey Britain'…
23rd October 2000, Part 1
Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 23rd October 2000 James and Andy also sift through the concepts of living for the weekend, the disparities between lyrics a…
31st May 1967, Part 2
We are at the pinnacle of the UK singles chart from the 31st May 1967. Whilst Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and the legend behind these songs they also explore the impact of geography on …
31st May 1967, Part 1
While deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 31st May 1967, James Cook and Andy Robinson explore the legends, the lies and the libel around these groovy 5 songs. They al…
2nd February 2020, Part 2
In this deep dive of the 2nd February 2020's Top 5 selling songs, Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also explore how many syllables can be …
2nd February 2020, Part 1
Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 from 2nd February 2020, James and Andy explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these relatively recent 5 songs. They also hypothesise on the a…
10th May 1995, Part 2
Reaching the pinnacle of the UK Top 10 of 10th May 1995, James and Andy uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also speculate on the appeal of brothers in band…
10th May 1995, Part 1
Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 singles from the 10th May 1995, James and Andy explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these five oh-so-90s songs. They also discuss the dispa…
9th November 1982, Part 2
In this deep dive of top 5 best selling songs of the 9th November 1982, Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also investigate the notion of po…
9th November 1982, Part 1
Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 ten from the 9th November 1982, James Cook and Andy Robinson explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these tremendous 5 songs. They also exami…
Coming soon: Shooby Dooby Doo Wop
An introduction to Shooby Dooby Doo Wop from Andy Robinson and James Cook. What is it? Who are we? What are we doing? When can you hear it? All these questions answered here.
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