Episode 45: McBusted (The Album)

In this final episode of the Young Dumb Thrills season, Stephanie and Sam break down their top 5 songs from McFly’s sixth studio album. This record doesn’t just mark the end of their decade-long hiatus—it truly feels like McFly is back. From infectious energy to heartfelt lyrics, Young Dumb Thrills delivers pure joy to fans old and new. Stephanie is ready to dance. Sam is here for the deep, earnest moments. But which tracks make the cut? And where do your favorites rank? Tune in for a fun, chaotic, and (probably) mildly dramatic discussion of McFly’s best moments on this album! 🎶

This week on McWho, we’re tackling “You're Not Special”—and let’s just say, this one did NOT win us over. 🥶 Is this McFly’s biggest misstep, or are we just missing something? It’s the coldest reception we’ve ever given a track, but we’re asking: Are we all sleeping on this song? Have we fundamentally misunderstood its message? Or… is it just not that good? Tune in as we break down the lyrics and message, the music video, and why “You're Not Special” might be McFly’s most forgettable single yet. 💀

This week on McWho, we’re diving into Tonight is the Night—and it’s not just a banger, it’s McFly getting real about mental health. We laugh, we cry, and we FEEL ALL THE THINGS. From the emotional lyrics to the music video breakdown, we’re talking about how this song hits deep and reminds us why we love this band (and each other) so much.Join us for the chaos, the love, and probably a few questionable singing attempts. It’s a McFly moment you won’t want to miss! 🎸✨

McWho is back with all-new episodes—just in time for our five-year anniversary! And what better way to start than with “Happiness,” the first single from McFly’s long-awaited sixth album? In this episode, we break down what this single meant to the fandom in summer 2020—because let’s be real, we all needed a little happiness that year. Plus, we take a look at the weird-ass Zoom music video, a lockdown fever dream that may or may not make any sense. So grab your Pistola Bear and join us as we kick off the Young Dumb Thrill season of McWho!

It’s the season finale of McWho, and we’re taking on The Lost Songs! We’re counting down our top five, uncovering the hidden gems, and calling out the tracks we just couldn’t stand. From surprising hooks to those “almost but not quite” moments, join us as we celebrate the best (and the rest) from McFly’s vault.

Stephanie and Sam are all about the feels in this episode, where Tom goes solo on The Lost Songs’ only single! They unpack the magic of McFly’s “kismet” recording with Ximena Sariñana, filmed and edited in just 24 hours. From musings on friendship and love, to whether the song’s absence of the full band changes the vibe, this episode has all the nostalgia. Plus, Sam is swooning over Tom’s romantic lead potential and Stephanie drops some advice gems on growing up and missing things once they’re gone. Top 5 album predictions included!

This week we’re digging into the McBusted album…you know, when the boys smashed their bands together just to see what would happen. For better or worse, you can’t deny it was one wild ride. It’s half nostalgia and half midlife crisis and all kinds of messy. But sometimes messy is fun, right? Tune in as we dive into the highs, the lows, and the oh-so-cringeworthy moments of the McBusted saga. 

Stephanie and Sam are asking the big questions: Is "Get Over It" the second-worst McFly single or an underrated gem? Should you send it to a heartbroken friend—or maybe a sworn enemy? From Tom’s tiny glasses to James’s “incel vs. ace” mystery, they dive deep into McBusted’s goriest, most chaotic music video. Plus, they break down Dougie and Harry’s unbreakable ship, debate the best choice to yell at the audience, and get feral over shirtless moments.

This week we’re turning the amps up to 11 with a deep dive into McBusted’s first (and best?) single: Air Guitar! Was it all a mid-life crisis or a celebration of the glory days? Tune in as we break down how this song balances having a second adoloscence alongside the genuine joy of rocking out with your friends. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny this song's infectious energy and all-out fun factor, no matter your age—or hairstyle. 

Stephanie and Sam tackle Love is on the Radio and the era of “grown-up McFly.” From Tom’s endearing mistakes to multiple remixes (and their rightful ranking), they dive into all the fun chaos of 2013 McFly. And seriously—could this be the best performance video ever? Tune in to find out if Stephanie and Sam’s Taylor Swift podcast dreams are coming true. Grab your nostalgia goggles—Stephanie and Sam have you covered!