Bang! 101 Songs about Nuclear War from the 1980s

A podcast delving into 101 more amazing songs from the 1980s that dealt with the threats posed by nuclear war.

You'll hear us discuss the biggest hits of the decade (did you even know they were about nuclear war?), songs that you might have forgotten and that need to be heard again, and songs that you may never heard.

In season 1 we discussed many of the 80s biggest songs and lesser known songs from around the world. We were joined by very special guests from the world of music and writing. In season 2, we carry on with the hits and explore some deeper cuts from some brilliant artists.

Every genre of 80s music gets a look-in: punk, new wave, funk, soul, rock, heavy rock, indie, reggae, disco. We have already covered music from Japan, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Europe. Who knows what lies in store this year?

We will be discussing the songs from a musical and cultural perspective. What else was happening in the world of television and literature to help paint this nuclear landscape?

With every podcast, we will update our Spotify and Apple playlist with the songs we are going to discuss. Have a listen to the tunes, and then the chat, or the chat.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vLjQBbJEhiDaFNOTz9snD?si=05f85de012a84bfb

Presenters: Dave and Pank

Opening and end music:(Waiting for the) Heatwave by Fay Ray , appears courtesy of Fay Ray, written by John Lovering.

With thanks to Richie for voice, Rachel for art and Shivam for tech

Do email us at bangnuclearpodcast@gmail.com

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Episoder(38)

The (Nuclear) Family Xmas Get Together

It’s Episode 21 – and we say a warm goodbye to 2025 and our first season of podcasts.It has been an absolute delight to engage with listeners from around the world and we though that – at this festive...

15 Des 202559min

This is What We've Waited For

A warm winter’s welcome to Episode 20. Our countdown is finally complete and in this episode we discuss tracks 98 to 101 ending with arguably the greatest nuclear song of the 80s or any other era.We...

1 Des 202534min

Come, Armageddon, Come.

Welcome to Episode 19. Our countdown is almost complete and in this episode we discuss tracks 93 to 97. And they are all huge.We start with “Nuclear Device” by The Stranglers (1979, but who’s countin...

17 Nov 202549min

Run Around in the Radiation

Don’t be afraid - it’s Episode 18. And with Halloween just done, it’s time to unleash some Goth heroes on you all, as well as our very special guest, Kirsty Harris.We start with “Black Planet”, Siste...

3 Nov 202553min

This Ain't No Party. This Ain't No Disco.

It’s Episode 17. With the recent news that MTV is to cease broadcasting in large parts of Europe and South America, we thought we might try and find songs by artists who appeared on MTV on its very f...

20 Okt 202544min

People Say It Could Never Happen Here.

Welcome to Episode 16 – in which we discuss 5 songs by artists who were hugely successful in the 70s but kept their legacies alive with their 80s output. The Cold War provided sufficient ammunition fo...

6 Okt 202543min

"They've done it. They've done it."

It’s Episode 15, and we are delighted to welcome writer and journalist Chas Newkey-Burden. Chas has written eye-opening articles about life under a nuclear threat for The Spectator magazine and Metro ...

15 Sep 202558min

Have You Ever Seen this Kind of World?

Welcome to Episode 14. This time Dave and Pank travel around the world to hear what other countries were singing about nuclear war.We start in Nigeria, with the inspirational and innovative William On...

1 Sep 202553min