Is anyone else glad they’re not 25 anymore? 😅 Jon Bon Jovi reflects on his music changing with him over the years and how the music impacted listeners at different times in their lives. @simonmayo.bsky.social

Papa Jon! 😂 Jon Bon Jovi joined @simonmayo.bsky.social on Drivetime and the pair reflected on the names given to them by their grandchildren. (There is no grandad in sight!)

Denis, Denis! ✨ Jackie Brambles and Simon Mayo reflect on the role Debbie Harry played in establishing a voice for women in music. It wouldn’t be a Top 500 countdown without Blondie - where will this song chart? Listen all this week to find out! 📻

Jackie Brambles and @simonmayo.bsky.social reflect on the life and legacy of Sinéad O’Connor. 🫶 Our Top 500 is officially underway and we’re celebrating the Greatest Hits as chosen by you - where will Nothing Compares 2 U chart? Listen all this week to find out!

Jon Bon Jovi! 💘 Will you be Livin' On A Prayer trying to get tickets to the Forever Tour? 🎟️

@simonmayo.bsky.social had an important question for Stephen Graham… could there be a new series of Adolescence? 👀

“I think that’s something that naturally happens.” 🕺 Jeremy Allen White spoke to @simonmayo.bsky.social about what it took to fully commit to his role as Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming movie, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.

The Sweetest Thing on this Beautiful Day is looking back at Bono and Ali Hewson’s love, through the years.💘

To celebrate Paul Simon’s birthday, @simonmayo.bsky.social reflects on what he loves most about Paul’s music. ⚡️

“It’s such a beautiful thing to be a part of.” 🫶 Jodie Whittaker joined @simonmayo.bsky.social on Drivetime and reflected on her time in Doctor Who and how she’s still involved in some way!

The 13th Doctor Who aka Jodie Whittaker is joining Simon Mayo on Drivetime! 👀 @simonmayo.bsky.social

“I forgive, I forget.” 😂 Deacon Blue’s lead singer, Ricky Ross, joined @simonmayo.bsky.social and the Drivetime team for a very special #Confessions.

Five million singles in the USA, a gold disc and the Royal Albert Hall? It’s safe to say Rick Astley is having a moment. 🤭 Rick joined Simon Mayo on Drivetime and reflected on the global success of Never Gonna Give You Up - listen back to the full interview on Rayo. 📲 @simonmayo.bsky.social

What do you get when you mix a radio legend and an 80s icon? Answer: Excellent hair and some cracking stories.😂 #rickastley #simonmayo @simonmayo.bsky.social

“A sort of transcendence…” ✨ In conversation with @simonmayo.bsky.social , Jim Kerr reflected on why he loves performing live with @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social Watch the full conversation on our YouTube page. 📲

Today we’re remembering Steve Wright on what would have been his 71st Birthday. 💜 @simonmayo.bsky.social

Suzi’s got the Cilla font ready, Matt won’t be wearing glasses and Simon is back for DriveTime! 😂😂😂 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

Sir Rod goes country?! 🤠 Following his #Glastonbury performance, Rod Stewart reflects on  what he’d like to do next in music. Watch the full interview on our YouTube page. 📲

Who remembers THIS iconic opening scene from #Trainspotting?! 🎬 Simon Mayo and Danny Boyle discussed the unforgettable introduction featuring music from Iggy Pop and more - watch the full conversation on our YouTube page. 📲 @simonmayo.bsky.social #dannyboyle #iggypop #simonmayo #trainspotting

This is the origin story for Martin Fry and those iconic gold suits… 👀 🌟 Listen back to the full conversation with @simonmayo.bsky.social on Rayo!

Do you remember Sparks performance on Top of the Pops in 1974? ⚡️ It was something that changed the duo’s lives overnight! @simonmayo.bsky.social @sparksofficial.bsky.social

From Scandinavian flower to a Yorkshire growl, this Confession took a turn VERY quickly… 😳😂 Listen back to the Confessions Podcast on Rayo. 📲 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

Jackie Brambles and Simon Mayo. 🫶 Our radio soundtrack then and now! @simonmayo.bsky.social 📸: Thank you to listener Phil for sharing the picture from 1990.

We’ll never look at Cluedo in the same way. 🥴 As far as #Confessions go this has got to be one of our most scandalous… 😳 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

Andy Crane, our favourite then and our favourite now. ✨ (Who remembers Edd the Duck?! 🐥) 📸: Curious British Telly

Simon Mayo shares three essential albums for your collection ahead of our Album Tracks Weekender. 💿 @simonmayo.bsky.social

SCOF!!! 🫠 Our Dark Lord Alex Lester breaks down the meaning of one of his most infamous catchphrases…

Please enjoy the next 28 seconds of @mattmwilliams.bsky.social's most unhinged #Confessions verdicts… 🤣

For George’s birthday. 🫶 As we celebrate George Harrison’s birthday, Stephanie Hirst talks us through how she first discovered #TheBeatles. 🤭

Before and after the Motown bonuses... #popmaster

Happy Birthday to our Late Show legend, Andy Crane! 🎉 Drop your Birthday messages below… 👇

Today’s Big 45 @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social

When you miss the round 1 sitter... #popmaster #eastenders

For those of you interested in a Greatest Hits Radio nightcap, form an orderly queue… 🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

Today’s Big 45 @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social

“We all miss him.” @simonmayo.bsky.social joined us for Name Drops and shared his last text message from the brilliant Steve Wright. 🤍

Today’s Big 45 @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social

“Great mates.” 🫶 Si King reflects on his friendship with the late Dave Myers - they will ALWAYS be the Hairy Bikers. ⚡️ @planetrockradio.bsky.social

“The ball’s in your court Smock Shop…” 🎣 Catch all this Greatness and MORE - listen to the #Confession podcast now on Rayo. 📲 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

We’re on a roll! From our family to yours, thank you so much for listening. 🫶

🎵 Ken is the one and only… 🎵 Chesney Hawkes surprised Ken Bruce for his birthday with balloons, a Collin cake (of course) and a One and Only remix! You can’t say we don’t treat him. Happy Birthday Ken! 🫶 @kenbrucepopmaster.bsky.social @chesneyhawkes.bsky.social

Can Simon Mayo guess these Bruce Springsteen Greatest Hits using only… emojis?! 👀 @simonmayo.bsky.social

You know it’s a good day when you get that Three in 10 on #PopMaster! 🥇

We’re there! Are you? 👀 Rossie revealed the Rewind South 2025 line-up today on Breakfast - it’s going to be the ULTIMATE 80s summer party. Tickets go on sale this Friday… 🎫

“Definitely wrong…” 🤣🤣🤣 Hot tubs, work colleagues and more - for the full story, listen to the #Confessions podcast here: hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/sim... @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

There’s no greater consolation prize than the One Year Out t-shirt! 🏅#popmaster

The story behind Ken’s First 45 single. 🥹 What was the first single you ever purchased? Be honest! Send your stories to [email protected] for a chance to be on the radio! 📻

He came on wanting 3 points and left with 33, well done! 👏 #popmaster

A 'for me sins', rarely seen in the wild. #popmaster

What advice did the great Steve Wright have for @simonmayo.bsky.social at the start of his career?! 😳