Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House.      He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina.      He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took up 11 weeks of his whole life.      Pat also talks about his 40-year radio career, his foray into pop stardom and why he's happy to live away from the spotlight now.      Plus he reveals the future of Fun House, his unexpected passion for car washing and reflects on the legacy of his iconic '80s mullet.      =====      If you fancy a gigsaw jigsaw - or indeed a t-shirt with Pat’s face on it - you can snap one up at <a href= "https://patsharp.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">patsharp.co.uk</a>.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod">@CelebCatchUpPod</a> or Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/">@celebritycatchuppodcast</a>.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at <a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">celebritycatchup.com/support</a>.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage <a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop">@mrdiscopop</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took up 11 weeks of his whole life.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Pat also talks about his 40-year radio career, his foray into pop stardom and why he's happy to live away from the spotlight now.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Plus he reveals the future of Fun House, his unexpected passion for car washing and reflects on the legacy of his iconic '80s mullet.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;If you fancy a gigsaw jigsaw - or indeed a t-shirt with Pat’s face on it - you can snap one up at &lt;a href= "https://patsharp.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;patsharp.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod"&gt;@CelebCatchUpPod&lt;/a&gt; or Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/"&gt;@celebritycatchuppodcast&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;celebritycatchup.com/support&lt;/a&gt;.      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;======   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Theme music by Mark Savage &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop"&gt;@mrdiscopop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House.      He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of...

Pat Sharp - aka Fun House legend and DJ extraordinaire

Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect.      She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived.      Eddi explains how she regained her confidence after the band split and the challenges she faced in the music industry as a solo artist while trying to keep her musical authenticity.      She also chats about how Fairground Attraction came to reunite, their new album and tour, the importance of healing past grievance and celebrating their musical legacy.      Plus she reveals the hazards of travelling with an accordion...!      **This episode contains some swearing**     =====      Fairground Attraction’s new album, Beautiful Happening, is out on 27 September.      You can catch the band on tour this autumn:        Saturday 28 September – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall      Sunday 29 September – Manchester, Opera House      Tuesday 1 October – York, Barbican      Thursday 3 October – Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music      Friday 4 October – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall      Saturday 5 October – London, Royal Festival Hall      Monday 7 October – Cambridge, Corn Exchange     Tuesday 8 October – Brighton, Dome     Thursday 10 October – Oxford, New Theatre     Friday 11 October – Bristol, Beacon     Monday 14 October – Perth, Concert Hall     Wednesday 16 October – Aberdeen, Music Hall     Thursday 17 October – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall     Friday 18 October – Edinburgh, Usher Hall       You can also get more information about Eddi's upcoming solo tour dates on her website - <a href="https://eddireader.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eddireader.co.uk/</a>.      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod">@CelebCatchUpPod</a> or Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/">@celebritycatchuppodcast</a>.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at <a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">celebritycatchup.com/support</a>.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage <a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop">@mrdiscopop</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Eddi explains how she regained her confidence after the band split and the challenges she faced in the music industry as a solo artist while trying to keep her musical authenticity.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She also chats about how Fairground Attraction came to reunite, their new album and tour, the importance of healing past grievance and celebrating their musical legacy.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Plus she reveals the hazards of travelling with an accordion...!     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;**This episode contains some swearing**    &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Fairground Attraction’s new album, Beautiful Happening, is out on 27 September.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;div&gt;You can catch the band on tour this autumn:     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Saturday 28 September – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Sunday 29 September – Manchester, Opera House     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Tuesday 1 October – York, Barbican     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Thursday 3 October – Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Friday 4 October – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Saturday 5 October – London, Royal Festival Hall     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Monday 7 October – Cambridge, Corn Exchange    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Tuesday 8 October – Brighton, Dome    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Thursday 10 October – Oxford, New Theatre    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Friday 11 October – Bristol, Beacon    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Monday 14 October – Perth, Concert Hall    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Wednesday 16 October – Aberdeen, Music Hall    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Thursday 17 October – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Friday 18 October – Edinburgh, Usher Hall    &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;You can also get more information about Eddi's upcoming solo tour dates on her website - &lt;a href="https://eddireader.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;eddireader.co.uk/&lt;/a&gt;.     &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod"&gt;@CelebCatchUpPod&lt;/a&gt; or Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/"&gt;@celebritycatchuppodcast&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;celebritycatchup.com/support&lt;/a&gt;.      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;======   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Theme music by Mark Savage &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop"&gt;@mrdiscopop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect.      She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter...

Eddi Reader - aka The voice of Fairground Attraction

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate!      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod">@CelebCatchUpPod</a> or Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/">@celebritycatchuppodcast</a>.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at <a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">celebritycatchup.com/support</a>.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage <a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop">@mrdiscopop</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate!     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod"&gt;@CelebCatchUpPod&lt;/a&gt; or Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/"&gt;@celebritycatchuppodcast&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;celebritycatchup.com/support&lt;/a&gt;.      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;======   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Theme music by Mark Savage &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop"&gt;@mrdiscopop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate!      =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing...

Summer quickie - aka How could I forget?!

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.      He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb.      Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision.      He explains how he turned to music and how despite facing several unlucky setbacks, he persevered with his passion and has finally released a collection of songs in an album almost 30 years in the making.      Plus he talks about reuniting with the California Dreams Band, reveals a tricky encounter with Mickey Rourke and spills the beans on his day at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's wedding!      *Please note this episode contains one instance of swearing*     =====      Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at <a href="https://www.brentleygore.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">brentleygore.com</a>      You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at <a href= "https://www.californiadreamsband.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">californiadreamsband.com</a> =====    If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod">@CelebCatchUpPod</a> or Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/">@celebritycatchuppodcast</a>.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at <a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">celebritycatchup.com/support</a>.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage <a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop">@mrdiscopop</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He explains how he turned to music and how despite facing several unlucky setbacks, he persevered with his passion and has finally released a collection of songs in an album almost 30 years in the making.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Plus he talks about reuniting with the California Dreams Band, reveals a tricky encounter with Mickey Rourke and spills the beans on his day at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's wedding!     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;*Please note this episode contains one instance of swearing*    &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at &lt;a href="https://www.brentleygore.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;brentleygore.com&lt;/a&gt;     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at &lt;a href= "https://www.californiadreamsband.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;californiadreamsband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod"&gt;@CelebCatchUpPod&lt;/a&gt; or Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/"&gt;@celebritycatchuppodcast&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;celebritycatchup.com/support&lt;/a&gt;.      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;======   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Theme music by Mark Savage &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop"&gt;@mrdiscopop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.      He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's...

Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame.      She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life.      Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy actor Gene Anthony Ray.     She also opens up about the toll the heavy workload took on the cast, her subsequent move into writing and directing, and tells the unusual story of how she got together with her current partner.      Plus she reveals how she recently had to decide whether to have a belly button or not...      =====     If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.    If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod">@CelebCatchUpPod</a> or Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/">@celebritycatchuppodcast</a>.    And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at <a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">celebritycatchup.com/support</a>.       ======    Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.    Theme music by Mark Savage <a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop">@mrdiscopop</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy actor Gene Anthony Ray.    &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She also opens up about the toll the heavy workload took on the cast, her subsequent move into writing and directing, and tells the unusual story of how she got together with her current partner.     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Plus she reveals how she recently had to decide whether to have a belly button or not...     &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;=====    &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/CelebCatchUpPod"&gt;@CelebCatchUpPod&lt;/a&gt; or Instagram &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/celebritycatchuppodcast/"&gt;@celebritycatchuppodcast&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.celebritycatchup.com/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;celebritycatchup.com/support&lt;/a&gt;.      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;======   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Theme music by Mark Savage &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/mrdiscopop"&gt;@mrdiscopop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;   &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame.      She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how...

Valerie Landsburg - aka Fame legend Doris!

An unashamedly nostalgic celebrity interview podcast where entertainment journalist Genevieve reminisces with the stars of much-loved TV, movies and music of the 1980s-2000s and discovers how their lives unfolded after that thing they did.

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

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