Matthew Rudd
@matthewjrudd.bsky.social
Creator of #forgotten80s (all my fault, then). Classic Pop scribe. I'm also an educator, a swimmer, a pescatarian, a #Corrie obsessive and the property of a rowdy French bulldog.
I like Marina Hyde. But how off the mark is she today? Blimey.
December 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I like Marina Hyde. But how off the mark is she today? Blimey.
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jackie Sample:
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jackie Sample:
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Funkapolitan + OFF, as suggested by Drew McCormick. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Funkapolitan + OFF, as suggested by Drew McCormick. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
We last played Funkapolitan three weeks short of ten years ago. #forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We last played Funkapolitan three weeks short of ten years ago. #forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Here we are with #forgotten80s on Absolute 80s until 11 and it's the Associates who kick off the show in some style!
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here we are with #forgotten80s on Absolute 80s until 11 and it's the Associates who kick off the show in some style!
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Reposted by Matthew Rudd
Christmas Dinners Around The World.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Christmas Dinners Around The World.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
As a swimming teacher: "Are you all wrinkly?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As a swimming teacher: "Are you all wrinkly?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
Went through my wardrobes and drawers yesterday and have decided to dispense with:
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Went through my wardrobes and drawers yesterday and have decided to dispense with:
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @gazzjenks.bsky.social Jenkins:
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @gazzjenks.bsky.social Jenkins:
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Fashion + Scarlet Party, as suggested by @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Fashion + Scarlet Party, as suggested by @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
Back to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Back to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
Over to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Over to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
And it's a belter from the Cult kicking off #forgotten80s right now on Absolute 80s!
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
And it's a belter from the Cult kicking off #forgotten80s right now on Absolute 80s!
"Work, rest and play".
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Work, rest and play".
So, the latest Stick To Football podcast.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So, the latest Stick To Football podcast.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
We'll take this as a yes, then.
‘Is Nigel Farage a Russian asset?’
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
‘Are you seriously asking me that?’
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social refuses to back down while questioning Reform’s Zia Yusuf.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We'll take this as a yes, then.
Reposted by Matthew Rudd
Due to today's budget, your usual social media postings will be on Blue Sky 2.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Due to today's budget, your usual social media postings will be on Blue Sky 2.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @runcorn.bsky.social:
So "Are You Sure"
Bible "Crystal Palace"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Sonya Wright:
Secret Affair "Sound Of Confusion"
Then Jerico "Muscle Deep"
Del Amitri "Kiss This Thing Goodbye"
#forgotten80s
So "Are You Sure"
Bible "Crystal Palace"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Sonya Wright:
Secret Affair "Sound Of Confusion"
Then Jerico "Muscle Deep"
Del Amitri "Kiss This Thing Goodbye"
#forgotten80s
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @runcorn.bsky.social:
So "Are You Sure"
Bible "Crystal Palace"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Sonya Wright:
Secret Affair "Sound Of Confusion"
Then Jerico "Muscle Deep"
Del Amitri "Kiss This Thing Goodbye"
#forgotten80s
So "Are You Sure"
Bible "Crystal Palace"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Sonya Wright:
Secret Affair "Sound Of Confusion"
Then Jerico "Muscle Deep"
Del Amitri "Kiss This Thing Goodbye"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by So + Bible, as suggested by @runcorn.bsky.social. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by So + Bible, as suggested by @runcorn.bsky.social. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
All down to @runcorn.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
All down to @runcorn.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
It's the completely awesome Haircut 100 getting #forgotten80s going right now.! Join us on Absolute 80s until 11 ... we're online, on DAB+ across the UK in stereo, on your smart speaker and on Rayo!
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It's the completely awesome Haircut 100 getting #forgotten80s going right now.! Join us on Absolute 80s until 11 ... we're online, on DAB+ across the UK in stereo, on your smart speaker and on Rayo!
Catching up on #strictly #scd ... Frankly, if La Voix can't dance any more, they should find something else for her to do rather than just sit there tonight and then vanish until the final. Like Chris last year, she made full use of the 'live' format and made the show take itself less seriously.
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
So, we have two grooming storylines, both of which involve characters we don't know and can't yet care about, an emotional abuse storyline, a sick unborn baby and a bloke in a wheelchair. #Corrie has gone all shade and no light and it's hard work.
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
So, we have two grooming storylines, both of which involve characters we don't know and can't yet care about, an emotional abuse storyline, a sick unborn baby and a bloke in a wheelchair. #Corrie has gone all shade and no light and it's hard work.