Trainspotting! – Irvine Welsh on what it all REALLY meant

2025-08-04

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The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. This time: How did a novel about heroin, unemployment and clubbing become a cultural phenomenon? Miranda Sawyer is joined by Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, to talk about the book’s legacy, from drug-fuelled nights to its impact on how we talk about class, masculinity, and even his plans for a brand new musical. Plus, we explore his new novel, Men in Love, which brings the Trainspotting characters into the modern day. Follow us on:...

The brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. This time: How did a novel about heroin, unemployment and clubbing become a cultural phenomenon? Miranda Sawyer is joined by Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, to talk about the book’s legacy, from drug-fuelled nights to its impact on how we talk about class, masculinity, and even his plans for a brand new musical. Plus, we explore his new novel, Men in Love, which brings the Trainspotting characters into the modern day.

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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Produced by Liam Tait. Video and audio production by Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Soniq Branding from Artlist. Talk ’90s to me is a Podmasters production.

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