S10 EP23: Brian Molko (Video Edition)

2026-07-03

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Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later. They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band’s debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placebo stand out, and reclaiming Nancy Boy. Along the way there's talk of memory tricks, cannibals, Magaluf, airports, sharks in the Maldives, rehab romances, why Brian believes arriving is the best part...

They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band’s debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placebo stand out, and reclaiming Nancy Boy.

Along the way there's talk of memory tricks, cannibals, Magaluf, airports, sharks in the Maldives, rehab romances, why Brian believes arriving is the best part of travelling, and an unforgettable quick-fire round.

Plus, Brian reveals why this anniversary tour he's been able to celebrate Placebo's earliest music with genuine joy.

00:00 Brian's fear of flying and the luxury of Alanair
01:08 The Alan airport encounter that reminded Brian of David Bowie
08:00 Why Brian recreated Placebo's debut album
09:57 Standing apart from Britpop and embracing difference
12:11 Rediscovering the debut album after 25 years
12:51 The story behind Nancy Boy
14:06 Memory, the Mandela Effect and false memories
15:13 Alan pitches “Pla-subo" featuring Susan Boyle
16:03 Placenta parties, cannibalism and "long pigs"
17:18 Forgetfulness, daydreaming and useless knowledge
18:13 Loving the destination but hating the journey
20:26 Smoking on planes and Brian's airport theories
21:53 Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and finding joy again
24:14 Brian's holiday nightmare in Magaluf
26:06 Rehab romances
27:32 Why kindness gets better service than complaining
30:02 The Maldives, rabbits and reef sharks
32:04 Eating street food in Bangkok
33:16 Quick Fire: beach or pool, window or aisle?
35:38 Alan's stage fright wee and Brian's bladder training tips
37:40 Why everyone should tip their delivery driver