Rick Astley: The Truth About Never Gonna Give You Up, Shocking Confessions & Return To Stardom
The Therapy Crouch
Therapy Crouch
4.7 • 3.7K Ratings
🗓️ 14 October 2025
⏱️ 76 minutes
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Summary
On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by pop icon Rick Astley, whose legendary 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” made him one of the most recognizable voices in music history. The trio dive deep into Rick’s incredible career—from making tea at the studios of Stock Aitken Waterman to becoming a global superstar and internet meme decades later.
Rick opens up about the early days of fame, the pressures of the pop world, his shock retirement at 27, and the unexpected comeback that reignited his career. Expect laughs, confessions, and heartfelt reflections as they discuss everything from performing with Blossoms at Glastonbury to meeting Elton John and Paul McCartney.
It’s a nostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly moving chat that proves legends really never give you up.
00:00:00 — Opening banter & NFL recap
00:05:25 — “Not listening” / banister anecdote
00:11:09 — Heartfelt listener message (love & step-mom reveal)
00:15:10 — Rick Astley joins the podcast
00:17:00 — Rick on recent gigs & the YouTube celebration
00:19:20 — Karaoke/duet fiasco story
00:21:40 — On being a musician: instruments, drums, studio life
00:27:30 — Origin of “Never Gonna Give You Up”
00:31:57 — How life changed after the hit
00:43:50 — Why he quit at 27 — the long break
00:54:55 — Foo Fighters / Dave Grohl moment
01:05:29 — Reflection & closing
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| 1:00.4 | Okay, Pete, I've got a question for you. |
| 1:02.2 | Who is the best boss you've ever had? |
| 1:05.2 | Oh, I've had some great ones, but my old favourite's Harry Rednapp. |
| 1:10.0 | Not me. |
| 2:01.9 | You're not my manager. Why is that? Why, Harry? He signed me three times. He must have thought I've been doing something, right? Well, obviously you were. You scored a hell of a lot of goals for him, but getting a job because you know the person doing the hiring. That happens all the time in football, doesn't it? Well, it's not like it's a normal job, is it? He wasn't looking through my CV and asking me if he thought I had any transferable skills that I could bring to the first team. But now you mention it, it does happen a lot, and manage it will know and trust his players and often bring them that in for that reason. Okay. Harry should do that a lot. Well, luckily it worked out well with you and Harry, but it happens everywhere, doesn't it? And not always with great results. I mean, when you put it like that, it doesn't sound great, does it? It should be what you know, not who you know. Well, thankfully, indeed does offer a better way. On your profile, you showcase real skills and experiences, |
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| 2:17.7 | So what skills do you think would be on your profile, P? Simple, yeah. |
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