S10 EP23: Brian Molko (Video Edition)

S10 EP23: Brian Molko (Video Edition)

From Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach' by Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media

July 3, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Brian Molko joins Alan Carr to discuss revisiting Placebo's debut album and share humorous travel anecdotes.

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 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 Alanair01:08 The Alan airport encounter that reminded Brian of David Bowie08:00 Why Brian recreated Placebo's debut album09:57 Standing apart from Britpop and embracing difference12:11 Rediscovering the debut album after 25 years12:51 The story behind Nancy Boy14:06 Memory, the Mandela Effect and false memories15:13 Alan pitches “Pla-subo" featuring Susan Boyle16:03 Placenta…

People in this episode

Host: Alan Carr

Guest: Brian Molko

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Placebo

Books & works: Placebo's debut album

Places: Magaluf, Maldives

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