Hold onto your mullets! British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984. That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything. And the story of a talented luchador who has an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.
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Feelabeelia: One-Hit Wonder?
Hold onto your mullets! British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984. That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything.\xa0
Major thanks to Nick Murphy for sharing your story with Snap. Nick still lives in Leicester today and he\u2019s continuing to make his dreams come true as one of the oldest students at De Montfort University, where he studies music technology.\xa0
Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Clay Xavier.
Cassandro El Exotico
Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He\u2019s got the talent, no doubt. But because he\u2019s also one of the only openly gay fighters, he\u2019s got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.
This story contains graphic imagery regarding suicide. Please take care while listening.\xa0
Thank you for sharing your story, Cassandro!
Produced by Eliza Smith, sound design by Leon Morimoto
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 15 - Episode 33