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Spice Invaders is an obsessive breakdown of the history of the Spice Girls and what they meant to the people who grew up with them. Join us each week as we chat through the evolution of the Spice Girls, from beginning to end.

Oct 25, 2021

We've been waiting to dive into this topic! As 6 girls who grew up in the 90s, Spice merch is inextricably linked to our memories of the band and our first baby steps into consumerism. We reminisce on our childhood treasures as well as discuss products we never knew existed (but wish we did!). And of course, we dig into...


E6: Spice Capitalism Transcript

Oct 25, 2021

[cold open]

Sinead: It was hilarious to be writing this episode about Spice capitalism with Cheryl, while buying branded Spice merch, again.

 

[laughing]

 

Steph: Oh my god, I should have been wearing my t-shirt for this one. Dammit. 

 

Spice Invaders Theme Song: [over trumpet music] It’s got theme song vibes. Like...


Oct 18, 2021

Let's talk about scandals! We've touched on a few, but this episode hones in on the ones that made the girls especially grateful they had brought in reinforcements when it comes to the media. We also discuss the release of the singles and videos for Mama and Who Do You Think You Are.

CW: This episode contains mention...


E5: Nice Spice... or the Daughters From Hell?! Transcript

Oct 18, 2021

Steph: I mean, Bend It Like Beckham, come on.

 

Sinead: Yes, that movie is what defined his career.

 

[laughter]

 

Spice Invaders Theme Song: [over trumpet music] It’s got theme song vibes. Like danceable, funky. [Laughter]. So 90s. Girl power. Spice Invaders.

 

Sinead: Just to recap: last time we spent a lot of...


E4: Thatcher Spice Transcript

Oct 11, 2021

[Cold Open]

Cheryl: It speaks to something that I find really tragic about when Spice Girls became famous. Everything they did still ended up on the internet, but they weren't aware that the internet was going to haunt them forever.

 

Spice Invaders Theme Song: [over trumpet music] It’s got theme song vibes. Like...