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Brad Szmerling

@bradszmerling

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Food fan, pop music guru and amateur podcaster. 1/3 of @glitterstepspod

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NEW EPISODE: In Part 2 of our Gold 25th anniversary celebrations, we dive into the release of the album and the single ‘Words Are Not Enough’.

We also chat to film maker @aronbaxter who directed the music video for ‘Words Are Not Enough’, bringing @officialsteps to life in animated form.

Listen now on all digital platforms 🎧 by @bradszmerling

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40 EPISODES 🎉

The three of us are, first and foremost, just fans - much like all of you. The foundation of this podcast has always been incredibly simple: to create a space where we can talk about, celebrate and share our love for the thing that brought us all together.

Making this podcast isn’t always easy. It’s a lot of work, and sometimes it can feel like we’re pushing uphill. But building such a loyal community of listeners, people who continue to listen, support us and share in our love for @officialsteps is something we could never have anticipated when we started.

So, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being here, for listening and for coming along for the ride.
Here’s to the next 40 episodes! 🥂 🪩

@stepmeister @bradszmerling and @scottlove87 xxx by @bradszmerling

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NEW EPISODE: We’re kicking off our Gold 25 celebrations with a special series of episodes marking 25 years of one of Steps’ most iconic eras and we’re starting with the song that launched it all, ‘Chain Reaction’.

As we dive into the story of ‘Chain Reaction’, we’ll hear from the band’s Musical Director @mrsteveanderson who co-wrote and produced the B-side, ‘Stop Me From Loving You’, and has reworked ‘Chain Reaction’ numerous times for Steps’ live shows over the past decade.

We’re also joined by @stuart1hayes who by the Gold era had become the group’s co-choreographer alongside Paul Domaine. Stuart was instrumental in creating one of the most iconic and gloriously camp performances of ‘Chain Reaction’ for the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party.

Listen now on all digital platforms 🎧 by @bradszmerling

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Our latest episode is definitely hard 2 forget…

Listen now on all digital platforms (link in bio) 🎧

Steps
90s
Nostalgia
Podcast by @bradszmerling

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NEW EPISODE: We’re counting down our individual Top 5 Steps music videos of all time. From iconic choreography and unforgettable fashion to childhood nostalgia and emotional connections, we reveal the videos that have had the biggest impact on each of us.

Will our countdowns be completely different, or will some make all of our lists? Did ‘Hard 2 Forget’ make Brads Top 5? All will be revealed...

As an added bonus, we also countdown your Top 5 as voted by YOU (our listeners) and some of the results may surprise you.

Listen now on all digital platforms 🪩 by @bradszmerling

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3 months ago

Great morning catching up to record a forthcoming episode. We have been working really hard behind the scenes to bring you some exciting things in this second half of the year.

Some GOLDen celebrations on the way ✨ by @bradszmerling

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The results will shock no one who listens to the podcast 😂

This or That
Steps
90s
Pop
Podcast taken in Hard to Forget by @bradszmerling

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4 months ago

NEW EPISODE 🛒 After an incredible UK and Ireland tour, @thestepsmusical has come to an end (hopefully not for the last time) and we’re celebrating the remarkable journey of a show that exceeded every expectation.

We’re joined by some very special guests who helped bring the show to life, with exclusive voice notes and messages from @shaunkitchenerbentley @fintywilliams @dame_denning @laurenwoolfmusic @benjaminpdarcy @alex95christian @genevievetaylor_grey and @markussodergren

We also hear from fans @davidb71 and @nicola0112x who share their own memories and reflections on what the show meant to them.

Listen now on all digital platforms (link in bio) 🪩

Steps
Podcast
90s by @bradszmerling

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4 months ago

Probably time I have something besides podcast content on my socials, people may think I just want attention or something…in other news, I’m on the 1% Club! My episode should air sometime this year (2026) #the1percentclub by @bradszmerling

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For the first time in Glitter & Gold history, we’re finally in the same room recording together and you can definitely feel the chaos.

We put the call out for your questions and you absolutely delivered. From our predictions for what Steps 30 could look like, to our ultimate Anti Tour dreams, plus some seriously controversial opinions, nothing is off limits.

Listen now on all the usual places (link in bio) 🎧 by @bradszmerling

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It’s @bradszmerling turn to confirm if he is a Steps Stan or a flop fan ✅❌ taken in 90's by @bradszmerling

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