Latest 80s Music History Podcast Episodes

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Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)

You Wanted a Hit! - May 01, 2024 03:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Volume 300: "After I Said Goodnight"

Different Head - May 01, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Jeff Johnson • Clifford White • Darrell Barnes • Tom Wolgers • Jean-Louis Murat • Gregorian • Cyborgasm • Ariel Kalma • Jean-Louis Murat • Mistress Kat • John Hassell & Farafina • Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays • Llewellyn • Kevin Braheny • Germán Bringas • Robert Rich & B. Lustmord • Vasilisk • Haro...

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Volume 299: "Foreplay"

Different Head - April 27, 2024 20:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Kenneth Nash • Pieces of a Dream • William Aura • David & Steve Gordon • Flesh & Bone • Steven Halpern & Tony Selvage • Steven Cooper • Pat Metheny Group • Cyborgasm • Pete Namlook & Robert Sattler • Jon Bailiff • Terje Rypdal & Miroslav Vitous & Jack DeJohnette • Eberhard Weber • Luís Cília •...

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Ep 64 - Crucified / Pillars of Humanity

Christian Geeks Rockcast - April 17, 2024 23:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009.  Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr...

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Jaws 3-D (1983): What the Heck Happened?

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 16, 2024 05:05 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Join hosts Jason and Dee from the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast as they dive deep into the depths of cinematic infamy with special guest Jeff Johnson from the "A Film By" podcast. Together, they embark on an uproarious journey through the murky waters of the much-maligned sequel, "Jaws 3...

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Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is"

You Wanted a Hit! - April 09, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Double episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wham! "Make It Big" (1984): Track by Track!

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 09, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee delve deep into the realms of music nostalgia, dissecting iconic albums and the stories behind them. In this episode, join us on a journey back to the 1980s as we shine a spotlight on one of the era's most beloved po...

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Volume 298: "Night Journey"

Different Head - April 06, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• The System • Wütrio • Tim Carleton & Darrick Deel • Jeff Johnson & Sandy Simpson • Satoshi & Makoto • Leon Lowman • Pedro Ruy-Blas • Picture Music • Michael Shrieve with Kevin Shrieve and Klaus Schulze • Vincent • Kuniyuki Takahashi • Peter Barclay • Ernest Hood • Rick Cuevas • Twin Cosmos • S...

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Tears For Fears "Songs from the Big Chair" (1985): Track by Track!

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 02, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee take a deep dive into the music that shaped our lives. In this episode, we're dissecting the iconic Tears for Fears album "Songs from the Big Chair." Join us as we unravel the layers of each track, exploring the gen...

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S3, Episode 5: Mach Bell: A Cowboy With No Respect for Authority

Wachtelligence - March 31, 2024 23:33 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Season 3, Episode 5, AJ chats with “Cowboy” Mach Bell. A fixture on the Boston Music Scene since the mid-70s. Initially a Glam Rocker, this lead singer/songwriter has an amazing ability to adapt to the times and the current music trends. His bands are legendary: Thundertrain, the Joe Perry Proje...

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Volume 297: "Diving for Pearls"

Different Head - March 30, 2024 23:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Voz Propia • The Dreamscape • Digital Sex • BFG • 1000 Mexicans • The Pollen • Blue Blue Blue • Λευκή Συμφωνία • Maanam • Sétima Legião

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Ep 63 - Easter Songs

Christian Geeks Rockcast - March 30, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green.  Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dId1dY0YvKA4...

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"The Karate Kid" (1984) vs. "The Last Dragon" (1985): Part 2

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 26, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of classic karate movies from the mid-eighties. In this episode, they're pitting two iconic films against each other: "The Karate Kid" and "The Last Dragon." Join Jason and Dee as they disse...

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Volume 296 feat. Jim Powers

Different Head - March 24, 2024 18:48 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Super Heroines • Scared of Chaka • Rubella Ballet • TV Neats • TV Smith • The And • Ric Ocasek • Friends of the Maid • Screen 3 • The Aller Værste! • Robert Ellis Orrall • Clare Grogan • The Grogans • Roy Sundholm • The Anemic Boyfriends • Billy Changer • Inspiral Carpets • The Dark Side • Pat...

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Pop Ninja Podcast - Season 5 Episode 2

Pop Ninja Podcast - March 22, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movie 'The Shootist'  & the '80s TV movie "When She Was Bad." They also take a look at the TV shows "Rambling Man" and "Charlies Angels"... and the music of The Band and the music of Cheryl Ladd. Who remembers when the Berlin Wall came down? They discu...

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Ep 62 - Interview with Randy Rose

Christian Geeks Rockcast - March 19, 2024 16:03 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter. ht...

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"The Karate Kid" (1984) vs. "The Last Dragon" (1985): Part 1

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 19, 2024 05:05 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of classic karate movies from the mid-eighties. In this episode, they're pitting two iconic films against each other: "The Karate Kid" and "The Last Dragon." Join Jason and Dee as they disse...

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Volume 295 feat. Viveka Goyanes

Different Head - March 18, 2024 01:42 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• La Unión • Moura • The National Honor Society • Nation of Language • Body of Light • Nueve Desconocidos • Still Corners • Ana Curra • My Favorite • Madre del Vizio • A Place to Bury Strangers • Voces de Ultratumba • Casal • Romano Musumarra • Twin Temple • La Bellini • HMLTD • David Bowie • Ig...

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Alan Jackson "Chattahoochee"

You Wanted a Hit! - March 14, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Michael tells the story of the Georgia country superstar's 1993 slangy summertime calling card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special Episode - Michael Knott Tribute

Christian Geeks Rockcast - March 13, 2024 19:37 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him.  Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.facebook.com/event...

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Miami Vice Soundtrack (1985): Track by Track with a Bonus Track!

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 12, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome back to the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, where we delve into the realms of iconic pop culture phenomena! In this episode, hosts Jason and Dee embark on a thrilling journey through the mesmerizing world of the Miami Vice Soundtrack. But they're not alone in this adventure; they're...

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S3, Episode 4: Cha-Chi Loprete: A Day In The Life of WBCN & WZLX’s Distinguished DJ

Wachtelligence - March 10, 2024 22:38 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Season 3, Episode 4, AJ chats with Cha-Chi Loprete, a native of Cambridge Massachusetts. After seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show as a youth, he immediately knew his career path would be in music. He started volunteering in the early 80’s at WBCN on the listener line and by the end of th...

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Volume 294: "Across the Seasons"

Different Head - March 10, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Françoise Hardy • אפור גשום • Igam Ogam • 幽境の塔 • White Pain • Australian Crawl • Lins & Ford • 遊佐未森 • Ayuo Takahashi

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Beverly Hills Cop Soundtrack (1984): Track by Track with a Bonus Track!

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 05, 2024 06:05 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Welcome to the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast with your hosts Jason and Dee! In this special episode, we're diving deep into the iconic Beverly Hills Cop Soundtrack, track by track, dissecting the magic behind each song that made this album a timeless classic. Join us as we journey through...

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Volume 293: "Synthesize Me"

Different Head - March 02, 2024 21:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• The Nitecaps • The Rookies • El Último Vecino • Los Iniciados • Essential Tremors • Cherrelle • Vhyce • DMX Krew • Eddy Current Suppression Ring • The Veldt • Lion • The Space Lady

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Ep 61 - Interview with Whitecross - Rex Carroll and Dave Roberts

Christian Geeks Rockcast - March 02, 2024 13:48 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil.  Whitecross site...

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Melanie "Brand New Key"

You Wanted a Hit! - February 29, 2024 09:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Theo tells the story of Queens folk singer-songwriter Melanie's whimsically controversial 1971 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Beverly Hills Cop" (1984) vs. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987): Part 2

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - February 27, 2024 06:05 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
In this episode of Surely You Can't Be Serious, hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of 80s action cinema with a comparison of two iconic films: "Beverly Hills Cop" and its high-octane sequel "Beverly Hills Cop II." Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to revisit Axel Foley's wild ...

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Volume 292 feat. Michael Mohan

Different Head - February 25, 2024 01:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Paul Zaza & Carl Zittrer • Urok • Lance Owg & Gabriel Rohels & David Cole • Richard Einhorn • Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora • Fast Food Girls • Mary Hylan • Bobby "O" • Messenger • Ray Stephens • Marianne Faithfull • Grace Jones • Joe Delia • Graeme Revell • Bruno Nicolai • Ethel Waters

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"Beverly Hills Cop" (1984) vs. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987): Part 1

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - February 20, 2024 12:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Get ready for a double dose of action and comedy as hosts Jason and Dee on the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast dive into the high-octane world of Axel Foley in this special episode comparing the 1984 classic "Beverly Hills Cop" to its thrilling sequel, "Beverly Hills Cop II" from 1987. Jo...

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