It's time...

For our Christmas episode, we're celebrating 30 years of All I Want For Christmas Is You and discussing how Mariah Carey's 1994 festive hit has become a perennial chart staple.

Among the talking points are the song's origins (and an embarrassing attempt by Craig to pronounce Walter Afanasieff's name), its initial chart success and what's happened in the streaming era, we look back at some iconic live performances, reflect on how the track has become an annual meme, and Matty shares his thoughts on All I Want For Christmas Is You (SuperFestive!) featuring Justin Bieber.

We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording and editing it. Happy holidays to all our listeners.

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Welcome to the third episode in a special four-part series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off.

Here's how it works:

The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. In this episode, S Club pass the baton to S Club Juniors as we compare and discuss:

Deeper Shade Of Blue vs Alive
When I Said Goodbye vs Say Goodbye
Summer Of Love vs Love Ain't Gonna Wait For You
Stomp vs One Step Closer
It's The Way You Make Me Feel vs Automatic High

Which act will triumph? Listen to the full series of episodes to find out. You'll be able to check out the next episode over at CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show.

Follow CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show on X: @cctvpops, Instagram: @cctvpops and on YouTube: @cctvpops

Follow Craig on X: @cantstoppop, Instagram: @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstop_thepop

Follow Matty on X: @matkinsactor , Instagram: @mat_atkins9 and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast

Welcome to the first episode in a special four-part series of Can't Stop The Pop X CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, where we pit Steps against S Club in an almighty pop-off.

Here's how it works:

The singles from both acts were paired chronologically from their debut onwards, and we picked our favourite for each round. In this episode, we compare and discuss:

5, 6, 7, 8 vs Bring It All Back
Last Thing On My Mind vs S Club Party
One For Sorrow vs Two In A Million
Heartbeat vs You're My Number One
Tragedy vs Reach

Which act will triumph? Listen to the full series of episodes to find out. You'll be able to check out the next episode over at CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show.

Follow CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show on X: @cctvpops, Instagram: @cctvpops and on YouTube: @cctvpops

Follow Craig on X: @cantstoppop, Instagram: @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstop_thepop

Follow Matty on X: @matkinsactor , Instagram: @mat_atkins9 and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast