EXPloaded
Society & Culture
About
Cast your mind back to the 90's and the cultural phenomenon that was loaded magazine. Now join co-founder of the magazine Tim Southwell, and his editors at large Bill Borrows and Ben Marshall as they explore the before, during and after of that... different time
Episodes
- When Prince Naseem Took Over Loaded
This episode revisits the October 1994 issue of Loaded magazine, detailing the cultural climate of rave music, moral panics, and the rise of Prince Naseem Hamed. It also touches upon celebrity interviews and pop culture moments from the er…
- The Jimmy Savile confession, Kylie & Wham!: Inside the era of fatal fame
EXPloaded explores the challenges of fame through 90s and early 2000s celebrity encounters, discussing how individuals handle fame and the potential for chaos. The episode includes accounts related to Kylie Minogue and Wham!, alongside a s…
- Tim finds Jesus in Leeds, Calvin Klein and Bill talk pants while Ben deals with misaligned nipples
The EXPloaded team discusses FA Cup semi-final weekend, personal football loyalties including Tim's support for Leeds, and shares anecdotes involving Calvin Klein and misaligned nipples. The episode also touches on a Damon Albarn interview…
- The meanest Reservoir Dog cries, Elle MacPherson is kidnapped, Liam & Noel’s beef starts in loaded
This episode of EXPloaded revisits the chaotic 90s era of loaded magazine, detailing wild celebrity encounters. Stories include Michael Madsen crying in a London pub, Elle Macpherson being kidnapped during a photoshoot, and office antics.
- Gary Oldman still owes us, Liz Hurley won’t leave us alone and Kurt Cobain nearly takes us with him
The EXPloaded podcast revisits the early days of the magazine, discussing Gary Oldman's unfulfilled promise, Liz Hurley's attention, and the near-miss of Kurt Cobain's death affecting their launch. The team also debates the magazine's rece…
- 3 - Skydiving with Tiger Woods
The EXPloaded podcast revisits the debut issue of loaded magazine, reflecting on its disruption of 90s men's media. Hosts discuss features including interviews with Tiger Woods and Liz Hurley, as well as topics like masculinity, extremism,…
- 2 - Men Don’t Buy Magazines. Do they?
This episode details the origin story of Loaded magazine, including its initial concept challenging the men's magazine market, inspiration from a Barcelona trip, and the challenges of launching with a tight deadline and skeptical executive…
- 1 - What fresh lunacy is this?
The first episode of EXPloaded features co-founder Tim Southwell and former editors Bill Borrows and Ben Marshall discussing the launch of Loaded magazine. They delve into the hedonistic 1990s, their recruitment, and how DIY punk journalis…
- COMING SOON - EXPloaded
The EXPloaded podcast will launch its first episodes on April 1st.