Pump Up The Jam Podcast

This months episode is dedicated to International Women’s Day, we have given our platform over to women in the music industry for our first all-women playlist. #whorunthis

In this months episode we talk Artists who love their garms in a nod to London Fashion Week. Sam has too much new music to squeeze into the episode and also talks about her fluffy throw (and no that’s not a euphemism!). Jess talks the Masked Singer and about her mad detective skills in guessing the stars under the ridiculous costumes! They both wish they could wake up like Rhianna or Queen B of a morning - damn this being normal malarkey!

In this months episode we review our music of 2020, Sam is upset by the lack of data from apple, whilst Jess is done dirty with Spotify’s review of her top genre of the year! Jess talks about Harry Styles (again, and again) and Sam gives a rendition of a classic Beyonce track! Welcome to 2021 Jammers!

In this month's episode we talk office Christmas party music! Jess is getting over a week of medical procedures and Sam’s a bit honest about her thoughts on Juicy J. Once again Jess and Sam are recording remotely, on the plus side they have a drink and an abundance of Christmas spirit! Merry Christmas Jammers! ????

In this months episode we talk artists who aren’t just a one-trick pony and explore previous occupations, past and present endeavours and talents of artists outside of music! Sam attempts ‘the whoa’ and is glad no one can see and Jess reveals her attraction to the saxophone.

This months episode theme is Food for thought, in celebration of World Food Day! Jess and Sam delve into a world where musicians become chefs and uncover artists who have released cookbooks. As well as music, they talk sexting, art and the Great British Bake Off!

In this month’s episode the theme is ‘freshers’. With kids returning to school and college; and students starting university we wanted to find a way to bring the freshers party to you, so this one is dedicated to new starts. Oh yeah and we’ve relaunched the podcast with our new logo and website! Head over to pumpupthejampodcast.com and take a peak!

In this month’s episode, we talk MTV - the evolution of the channel and music videos. Sam discovers a single that she never knew she needed in her life. Jess shares her sadness at Logic’s latest release and what it might mean for him, as well as admitting her super fan S Club 7 knowledge. They both reminisce on their favourite videos since the invention of MTV and the impact on music since!

In this months episode we talk producers. We catch up on the latest in Kanye’s adventures, Sam points out a shocking similarity between the 1975 and Aerosmith and Jess recreates the laxer sound with uncanny results! Of course the most exciting thing is that we are back together, all be it socially distanced!!

This month we give our platform over to the Black Lives Matter movement. We give our platform over to learning, to understanding, to self-development, to equality, to speaking up and for justice. We dedicate this episode to George Floyd and every one that can’t breathe.

In this months episode we talk music for self care. Lockdown has meant another month of recording remotely, Sam is in a make shift office that used to be her downstairs loo, Jess admits that TikTok makes her feel bad because she can’t dance and they both commit to recreating a Bring It On video in a bid to give Jess some TikTok confidence!

By the power of technology we bring you this month’s episode from separate houses! We talk motivation music and getting through the lockdown. Jess wants to ‘puss’ her boundaries and Sam talks about her TikTok debut which is as ridiculous as it sounds!

In this month’s episode Jess & Sam attempt the word association game. *Waits to be headhunted by a record label and become rich and famous singers* We also talk slowthai’s questionable behaviour at the NME awards and Marky Mark giving life advice to Posty.

This month we talk music history - 14 February. Sam critiques last months episode and worries about her future of her role! Even if Pump up the JAsh sounds ridiculous and slightly inappropriate! Jess stands by her review of Labrinth’s new album and we both get slightly disgusted at the thought that our Mum may have been ‘trying’ for our brother when Livin’ on a Prayer was number 1 *shudder*

In this months episode Jess is joined by a special guest covering for a poorly Sam. We talk 2019 wrapped as well as Stormzy and Wiley and their ‘lil bitta-beef’. Jess makes an exciting announcement and our special guest calls Jess out as a Pop Princess!!

This months episode sees us bring in three special guests to talk Christmas Adverts! We relive the adverts from past years as well as this years contenders. The magic of the season comes through and we all agree - Christmas is about family. From ours to yours - Merry Christmas

In this months episode we talk reunions. Jess takes one for the team and reviews Kanye’s new album, Sam relives seeing Outkast and once again is sure Jess was there when she was not! Sam remembers Jess’ obsession with Busted which Jess has conveniently wiped from her memory...#busted

This month we talk samples. Despite losing her podcast pad (and her marbles) Sam manages to remember a lot of what she wanted to talk about, Jess re-lives seeing Tyler and theres a great Forest Gump impression!

In this month’s episode we talk iconic album covers, their meanings and of course our favourite songs from them. We wonder if Hasbro are starting a new line in Hip Hop toys and Sam fears for Ed and more legal battles over samples!!

In this months episode we talk family bands. From sister sledge to the Jackson 5, some we’d rather forget and some we just didn’t know about! Jess drops a bomb shell about the White Stripes and Sam embarrasses herself trying to sing some K-Ci and JoJo!!

In this months episode we talk Pride and choose some LGBTQ+ icon anthems

In this months episode we talk music movies. *DISCLAIMER* this does not include musicals...so for all the sound of music, Mamma Mia, Oliver fans out there hang tight - we’ll do that another time

In this months episode we talk music to drive to, Jess needs inspiration after passing her test! Sam outs Jess as a Super Fan and declares her love for Madonna and Noah interrupts recording with the biggest burp known to man!

On this months episode we’re talking anniversaries, 50 years since Woodstock, 25 since Dookie and it’s making even Jess feel old! We get deep talking about the MJ documentary and review the two iconic gigs we went to (separately!)

On this months episode we talk music from movies in honour of the Oscars! Jess talks about Olivia Coleman’s amazing winning speech and Lady Gaga’s not so gracious loser face! Sam shares the news that Chico was touched by Princess Di’s ghost who gave him natural Botox....yes it’s as random as it sounds!!

In this months episode Jess and Sam talk misheard lyrics, Jess decides not to cut out her bodily function in the edit and Sam’s childhood is ruined by the revelation that a misheard lyric is what she’s sung since 1997!!!!

On this months episode we compare our Spotify Wrapped results and Jess counsels Sam on her upset at some of the songs and genres included as her most listened top of 2018. What is Dance Pop?!? - answers on a postcard please!!

In the last episode of 2018 Jess and Sam share their top ten Christmas songs, with the help of baby Noah. Jess admits she’s an idiot and Sam admits to agreeing with Piers Morgan!

This months episode takes us back to the 90s in a homage to Jess's decade of birth. We learn that Jess has 'thongs on the brain' and Sam explains the origins of binge drinking!

In this months episode Jess and Sam go back to the era of Sam’s birth and explore their love of the 80s! From Duran Duran to the Clash. WARNING contains intermittent singing which may or may not be out of tune!

In this months episode as well as discussing the new music they’ve listened to, Jess and Sam talk about the legend Aretha Franklin, her impact on the music industry and our favourite Aretha tracks. They use the word legend a lot - after all the Queen of Soul can be described as nothing less. #queenofsoul #legend

In this months episode we talk our favourite song features, riding the Brockhampton hype train and Mary Berry becoming a rockstar!?

In this episode we talk one hit wonders good and bad, the cheese and the bangers! Sam talks about her two gig weekend and lets out a big secret. Jess wonders if she’s uncovered Kanye’s plan.... #conspiracytheory

In this months episode we talk Wedding songs, Post Malone’s shock shoe choice that's left us feeling very disappointed and Jess’ disgust at meet and greet vip packages!

In this episode we talk new releases, Kanye and cover songs. From Michael Jackson, to muse, the good, the bad and the darn right strange! Warning *spontaneous singing occurs throughout*

In this episode we talk about as many of the new releases we can! (There was so much new music this month!!!) We reminisce about gigs we've been to and have some special guests for Educating JaM.

In this episode we talk music memories, reflect on how our parents helped shaped our musical choices (one way or another) and we may have finally solved the jingle problem!!! *IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER* During this episode there are unexpected background noises including Sam's washing machine and a heavy rain shower. We would like to apologise for this and remind listeners that a) dirty laundry needs washing & b) we live in the UK and it rains here... We will try our best to ensure this doesn't happen in future episodes, even if it means sam and Ian have no clean clothes!!

In this episode we review our favourite tracks of the last month, talk love songs and future releases! Jess talks about her love for Don Broco, but could their relationship be coming to an end? Sam talks about Justin Timberlake - AGAIN!! And in Educating JaM; Sam teaches Jess the meaning of the word Cadence (according to wiki!!).

In this episode we take a look back at 2017 and highlight some of our favourite releases of the year and also look ahead to 2018.