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**

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Fairground Attraction’s new album, Beautiful Happening, is out on 27 September.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

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!

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

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*

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Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at brentleygore.com

You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at californiadreamsband.com

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop