Hey! Remember the 80's?
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin your hosts, Joe Christopher and Kari Race, as they discuss all the outrageous hits, and those deeper hits, from the 80's! Which songs still hold up today, which songs should be left in the 80's, and which ones are hidden gems? We'll cover the well-known hits from the decade (Ghostbusters, anyone?), and even songs that you haven't heard in 30 years (paging Karla Bonoff). Dust off your Members Only jacket, crack open a Pepsi Free, and join us for segments like "Just a Bit Outside" and "Coming Around Again" and more! Chime in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hrt80s or on Twitter @hrt80s.
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Episodes
Episode 61: You're so Geil
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome back everyone! Reminder: https://thefoxoldies.com is holding their huge countdown of the top 1000 songs from 1982 - 1991 starting 5/18! Back In Time: A look back at songs that were topping all sorts of charts in May 1986! From familiar acts like Robert Palmer and Pet Shop Boys, to someone or something called Bruce & Bongo. // Just A Bit Outside takes a magnifying glass to the bottom end of the Hot 100. A scary naming band with a bland tune, and a San Fran rock band wants to let yo...
Episode 60: Let's Get Quizzical, again!
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAnother bonus episode for y'all! Joe and Kari dish on new ways to satisfy their hunger for more 80's music content. Will their discovery lead to an endorsement deal with Sonos? Dust off your leg warmers and headbands; it's time to get quizzical! Kari again tests Joe's knowledge of One Hit Wonders. Today's quiz is brought to you by the letters E, F, and G and the number 11. Will Joe be victorious or will Kari reign supreme? Only time will tell! Be sure to check out http://www.facebook.com/...
Episode 60: HRT80s Bonus: Let's Get Quizzical, again!
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAnother bonus episode for y'all! Joe and Kari dish on new ways to satisfy their hunger for more 80's music content. Will their discovery lead to an endorsement deal with Sonos? Dust off your leg warmers and headbands; it's time to get quizzical! Kari again tests Joe's knowledge of One Hit Wonders. Today's quiz is brought to you by the letters E, F, and G and the number 11. Will Joe be victorious or will Kari reign supreme? Only time will tell! Be sure to check out http://www.facebook.com/...
Episode 59: Cover Time
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode 59 is here, and if you were wondering, "Joe and Kari haven't discussed cover songs in a while" then you might be psychic! Pop, R&B, and "alternative": it's all here! And yes, Robert Palmer is brought up once again (he sure loved a good cover). // What are we going to do with all this "Time" on our hands? Might as well discuss 80's hits that involve "Time" in some way (Editor's note - kicking myself thinking how we didn't pick "Too Much Time on My Hands" by Styx). Tune in, pour yourse...
Episode 58: Valley Girl
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBEpisode 58: They've been talking about it for months, and the moment is finally here. Joe and Kari watched Valley Girl, and they have opinions. But first the facts: tidbits about the filming of the movie, and a discussion about the music that appears in it. From the Plimsouls to Sparks to Josie Cotton (hello, PTA!), no stone is left unturned, even the songs that DIDN'T appear in the film at the last minute but ended up in the credits! Who was running this show!!? Martha Coolidge was, and she...
Episode 57: The 420 Episode
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBEpisode 57 is here! This week, Joe and Kari spark a conversation about some 80's songs that deal with the Devil's Lettuce aka marijuana. Only one song made the US Top 40 (after a bit of cleaning up), but the rest were more successful in the UK of have become cult faves // New Segment Alert! You've heard Joe and Kari discuss UK hits in the "Top of the Pops" segment. Well, get ready for some Australian chart toppers in "That's Not a Number One...THIS is a Number One".
Episode 56: Let's Get Quizzical!
April 18, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBonus episode for all you 80's lovers. Just one big tidbit this time (Valley Girl and it's most recent incarnation), then it's time for a QUIZ! Joe gets his knowledge on TWO HIT WONDERS tested. Country / R&B / Rock/ -- it's all here!
Episode 56: HRT80s Bonus: Let's Get Quizzical!
April 18, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBonus episode for all you 80's lovers. Just one big tidbit this time (Valley Girl and it's most recent incarnation), then it's time for a QUIZ! Joe gets his knowledge on TWO HIT WONDERS tested. Country / R&B / Rock/ -- it's all here!
Episode 55: Ranking the Hits: The Go-Go's and The Bangles
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBJoe and Kari couldn't decide which seminal female band to highlight on this edition of Ranking the Hits, so this week, you get TWO! In the early 80's, the Go-Go's walked so the Bangles could run, but I guess they chose to walk (down your street, like an Egyptian, etc). Find out which Top 40 hit lands at the top of Joe and Kari's lists. So stop splashing around in that fountain and tune in!! // Just a Bit Outside -- listen as Joe and Kari absolutely lose their minds over a minor hit that got ...
Episode 54: Unsung Heroes
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode 54 is here! Joe and Kari are bringing you Unsung Heroes. Sade: is it a band, is it a woman, and just how exactly is it supposed to be pronounced?? Find out their beginnings and how all their 80's hits fared in the Hot 100. Kari shines a spotlight on the B-52's. Sure you know Love Shack and Roam from the tail end of the decade, but what were they up to before those songs hit the charts? // Songs that Time Forgot: a crossover country hit, and a solo song from that OTHER member of Styx.
Episode 53: Bonus Number 2
April 04, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHey all you 80's lovers, we've got another bonus episode for you. Episode 53 is here! This special episode is a mash-up of two of our regular segments: Back In Time and Top of the Pops. This week, we're going back to this week in 1980 to highlight what was hitting the UK Top Singles chart. You'll see some familiar faces (Peter Gabriel, The Jam), as well as some names Joe and Kari are hearing for the first time. Grab your fish and chips and head across the pond with your hosts!
Episode 53: HRT80s Bonus Episode Number 2
April 04, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHey all you 80's lovers, we've got another bonus episode for you. Episode 53 is here! This special episode is a mash-up of two of our regular segments: Back In Time and Top of the Pops. This week, we're going back to this week in 1980 to highlight what was hitting the UK Top Singles chart. You'll see some familiar faces (Peter Gabriel, The Jam), as well as some names Joe and Kari are hearing for the first time. Grab your fish and chips and head across the pond with your hosts!
Episode 52: We Are the World
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode 52 is here, and so is Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and...Dan Ackroyd?! Who invited him to the recording of the biggest event of the 80's? That's right, it's time to dive into the making of "We Are the World". Find out how this mega-hit was made, and why it was almost brought down by Cyndi Lauper's costume jewelry! // Quiz Time! Kari challenges Joe once again, and this One Hit Wonder quiz was brought to you by the letter D.
Episode 51: Corona Bonus Episode
March 28, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEpisode 51: Attention all you HRT80s fans, time for a bonus episode!! This time, we asked the listeners to call up the request line and DEMAND to hear facts about the songs YOU want to hear about! It's a real hodgepodge this week, but isn't that what 80's music is all about? You'll get hits by Genesis, Rick Springfield, Calloway, and tons more!! But that's not all! You'll also get some alternative gems from The Cure, Kraftwerk, and New Order! So act now, and get all the 80's info you'll EVER...
Episode 51: HRT80s Corona Bonus Episode
March 28, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEpisode 51: Attention all you HRT80s fans, time for a bonus episode!! This time, we asked the listeners to call up the request line and DEMAND to hear facts about the songs YOU want to hear about! It's a real hodgepodge this week, but isn't that what 80's music is all about? You'll get hits by Genesis, Rick Springfield, Calloway, and tons more!! But that's not all! You'll also get some alternative gems from The Cure, Kraftwerk, and New Order! So act now, and get all the 80's info you'll EVER...
Episode 50!
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHow is Hey! Remember the 80's? like Sally O'Malley? We both like to kick, stretch, and kick. And we're both 50! Fifty episodes, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to our listeners who made this possible. Joe and Kari have had an absolute blast sharing our 80's music opinions. As a special gift to you (and not at all because Coronavirus got us all trapped in our houses), we are releasing this episode a day early! Joe and Kari are going to discuss the songs that ended up at number 50 on the year-...
Episode 50!
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHow is Hey! Remember the 80's? like Sally O'Malley? We both like to kick, stretch, and kick. And we're both 50! Fifty episodes, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to our listeners who made this possible. Joe and Kari have had an absolute blast sharing our 80's music opinions. As a special gift to you (and not at all because Coronavirus got us all trapped in our houses), we are releasing this episode a day early! Joe and Kari are going to discuss the songs that ended up at number 50 on the year-...
Episode 49: We're Back, Baby! (Back in Time)
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBEpisode 49: Did Kari make it back from Europe unscathed? Jury's still out, folks, but you can bet we've got a boatload of tidbits to discuss! // Back In Time: Joe and Kari go back to 1981, when a plucky blonde country singer was riding high on the pop charts. What was topping the other charts at this time? Tune in and find out! /// Songs That Time Forgot: Kari picks an under-the-radar hit from the Queen of Soul, while Joe holds a Meeting in the Ladies' Room. Be back real soon!
Episode 48: The Second Time Around
March 03, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEp. 48: It's time for one of Joe's favorite segments: Coming Around Again. Ever wonder why a song gets a second chance on the charts? Joe and Kari dig up some dirt on some 80's gems and uncover their unlikely paths to success, one of which may include Ladysmith Black Mambazo. // QUIZ TIME! Does Joe fare better than he did on the last few quizzes? Tune in and find out!! While Kari is galavanting around in Europe, Joe has taken over the Facebook page. Be sure to check out http://www.facebook...
Episode 47: Now You Parlez Vous Français
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode 47: Hey! Remember the 80's? goes International! In celebration of Kari's upcoming trip to Europe, your hosts will take a look at some chart toppers from each country on the trip: France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. You can bet there will be some Billy Joel on there! // Just a Bit Outside: Your look at songs that didn't quite hit the Top 40. Unfortunately, we've got a couple of stinkers this week. Look, some of these songs didn't become hits for a reason.
Episode 47: Now You Parlez Vous Français
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode 47: Hey! Remember the 80's? goes International! In celebration of Kari's upcoming trip to Europe, your hosts will take a look at some chart toppers from each country on the trip: France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. You can bet there will be some Billy Joel on there! // Just a Bit Outside: Your look at songs that didn't quite hit the Top 40. Unfortunately, we've got a couple of stinkers this week. Look, some of these songs didn't become hits for a reason.
Episode 46: Scheherazade yourself to Broadway, baby!
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 46: Welcome back, everyone. // Tidbits! Get your tidbits, here! A new Huey Lewis and The News EP recently dropped; and it is unanimous, they haven’t missed a beat! // That’s What Friends Are For — Joe and Kari discuss songs by some artists who got a little help from their famous friends...albeit some of those famous friends were more generous with their vocal help than others. // Kari tries to stump Joe with another One Hit Wonder quiz; brought to you (again) by the letter C and the...
Episode 46: Scheherazade yourself to Broadway, baby!
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 46: Welcome back, everyone. // Tidbits! Get your tidbits, here! A new Huey Lewis and The News EP recently dropped; and it is unanimous, they haven’t missed a beat! // That’s What Friends Are For — Joe and Kari discuss songs by some artists who got a little help from their famous friends...albeit some of those famous friends were more generous with their vocal help than others. // Kari tries to stump Joe with another One Hit Wonder quiz; brought to you (again) by the letter C and the...
Episode 45: Hit Me With Your Best Hits
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBEpisode 45: Another jam-packed episode for you HRT80’s fanatics!! Your hosts are back together and are sharing one mic. First up: Tidbits!! A new Huey Lewis article by one of Joe and Kari’s favorite music critics, a very special review of a beloved 80’s movie which may prove to be divisive, and your hosts venture out to the the suburbs. // Ranking the Hits of Pat Benatar — Pat had 15 Top 40 hits in the 80’s, but which were Joe and Kari’s faves? They discuss the good, the bad, and the Legend ...
Episode 44: One Year Anniversary!
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 44: It's been one year of Hey! Remember the 80's! Come celebrate with Joe and Kari! First in Tidbits: two movies (Footloose and a sketchy Madonna documentary). The Filthy 15 -- Ever wonder why some of your favorite albums contain a Parental Advisory warning? We have these 15 songs (and a group of Washington Wives) to thank! Some songs were rightfully chosen, while some others were a bit perplexing. // New Segment Alert: A look at some songs from the Hot 100 that didn't quite make it ...
Episode 44: One Year Anniversary!
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 44: It's been one year of Hey! Remember the 80's! Come celebrate with Joe and Kari! First in Tidbits: two movies (Footloose and a sketchy Madonna documentary). The Filthy 15 -- Ever wonder why some of your favorite albums contain a Parental Advisory warning? We have these 15 songs (and a group of Washington Wives) to thank! Some songs were rightfully chosen, while some others were a bit perplexing. // New Segment Alert: A look at some songs from the Hot 100 that didn't quite make it ...
Episode 43
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBEp. 43: Who wants Tidbits? Of course we have tidbits this week: Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, a great series about every number one hit, and a fun item involving Bruce Springsteen and the Pointer Sisters. // Back in Time: 1987 -- what a hodge podge of hits!! Pop, Adult Contemporary, R&B -- It's all here! Jump in the time machine and pretend you are scanning the dial of your favorite radio stations from back in the day. // Songs that Time Forgot: Kari's pick is a forgotten gem from one...
Episode 42
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 42: Get your tidbits here! Find out which 80's artists will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (and which ones got snubbed) // One Hit Wonders: They hit the charts for one glorious moment and their names start with the letter B, and that's about all they have in common. Or is it? // Top of the Pops: The US charts didn't always line up with what was hitting number one across the pond. Sometimes that was a good thing. Go ahead and make a heavy-handed mimosa and tune in!
Episode 41
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode 41: First things first -- Tidbits (Movie Edition). Kari weighs in on the Linda Ronstadt doc, while Joe uncovers some childhood issues by watching La Bamba for the first time as an adult. // Coming Around Again -- songs so nice, the record label decided to release 'em twice! Did you catch them on the first go round?? // Pop Quiz! -- Kari tries to stump Joe with some more One Hit Wonders! Does he get a passing grade??
Episode 40
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode 40: Happy New Year to all you HRT80s listeners! Episode 40 is here, which is apt because the 80's are now 40!! First things first, Joe and Kari discuss the Sirius Big 1000 countdown that's been airing lately, and your hosts are shook by a recent development! // That's What Friends Are For: Joe and Kari discuss 80's musicians that helped their friends along the way, and this time, they focus on a very special friend, George Michael, who helped many talented musicians even at the heigh...
Episode 39
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEpisode 39: Merry Christmas, y'all: The Ultimate 80's Christmas Music episode is here! Joe and Kari take a deep dive into "A Very Special Christmas". All your fave 80's musicians contributed: Madonna, Bruce, Alison Moyet. There may have been blackmail material involved! // What better way to celebrate the holidays than with "Leave it in the 80's", where your hosts explain why an 80's hit should no longer be celebrated. Join us in the drunk tank! // Thanks for all of your 80's holiday song su...
Episode 38
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 38: First up, some info on a few interesting music documentaries. Will we ever see this supposed Go-Go’s documentary on Showtime? Our lips are sealed. // Holiday Music: 80’s Edition Part 1 (let’s just from now on assume every segment could be subtitled “80’s Edition”). We got some great recommendations on 80’s Christmas songs from our listeners on FB. Joe and Kari discuss some of their personal faves, as well as the ones that hit the Hot 100. Plus: Everything you could ever want to k...
Episode 37
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode 37: This week in Tidbits - the new Netflix docu-series "The Movies that Made Us". Are you watching?? // Unsung Heroes: We take it behind the boards this time and discuss the career of super-producer Nile Rodgers. He's the man responsible for your favorite songs by Madonna, Duran Duran, David Bowie, to mention just a few! // Quiz: Yes, Kari is the Quizmaster once again. She flips the script on Joe and puts him to the test on his knowledge of TWO-hit wonders. Does he get a passing grad...
Episode 36
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 36: You know the drill: poll results, tidbits, corrections (we're not professionals!). // Covers: That's right, we're STILL talking about covers, because there were a lot of them hitting the charts in the 80's (266, to be exact). Joe and Kari discuss some more famous 80's songs that were either covers, or were covered somewhere down the line. // Let's Check the Clock: Think you know the longest and shortest top 40 hits from the 80's? You will after this segment! // Songs That Time F...
Episode 35
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode 35: We begin with a quick update on polls, and then check in with Joe Christopher: Music Plagiarism Detective! Does Pablo Cruise have a case again recently crowned Artist of the Decade Taylor Swift? Weigh in online! // Joe and Kari go "Back in Time" all the way to 1988, where they check out the number one songs on the various charts! // Songs from the Electric Fetus: We'll also check out the oddities at the top of the Modern Rock Chart from 1988.
Episode 34
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBEpisode 34: First up, Tidbits! Which Motley Crue video nearly "broke" MTV's request show? // New Segment Alert: That's What Friends Are For, where Joe and Kari discuss famous 80's artists that did a few favors by singing backup for their friends. Was it all worth it? // Quiz Time: Part 2 of Kari's One Hit Wonders quiz for Joe. Does Joe have what it takes to identify these One Hit Wonders that begin with the letter B? Don't "B" late to listen to the newest episode!!
Episode 33
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB*Disclaimer: Sorry for the poor sound quality on Joe's end. It won't happen again! Episode 33: You want tidbits? You got 'em! More tidbits than you can shake a stick at, but why would anybody shake a stick at anything in this day and age? Doesn't make sense. Joe and Kari have a lot to discuss this week: ELO, World Series of Pop Music, and the new film Last Christmas, among other things. // Time to do a deep dive on the man responsible for this podcast: Casey Kasem! Time to learn about the m...
Episode 32
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBEpisode 32: Reviews Galore! Joe and Kari issue a special report from the John Waite concert in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get to the bottom of the "Missing You" / Nina Blackwood controversy, but they will give you the rundown of the performance. More reviews from Kari: a couple of 80's-related documentaries from the Milwaukee Film Fest. // New segment alert: Coming Around Again, a look at some hits that were re-released (for whatever reason) and made it even bigger on the...
Episode 31
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 31: No poll results to announce this week, but fear not, for there are multiple Tidbits to report, including one "Correction" that will put the Pointer Sisters back in your good graces. // Joe and Kari go "Back in Time" and take a look at what was on top on ALL the different charts on this week in 1982: Dance, R&B, Country, Adult Contemporary, no musical stone is left unturned. // Time for more "Covers" of 80's songs (or songs that were popular in the 80's that we actually covers. Jo...
Episode 30
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode 30 is here! Time to find out the winner of Song of the Summer: 80's Edition! Will Huey Lewis and the News take it with "Power of Love" or will Whitney Houston win the crown with "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"? // Unsung Heroes: Joe and Kari's picks for those 80's artists that never quite got their due. This week: Pointer Sisters and Mr. Mister. // POP QUIZ: Kari put together a delightful quiz for Joe, the topic is One Hit Wonders. Does Joe move to the head of the class, or is he stuck...
Episode 29
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode 29 begins with an update on Song of the Summer: 80's Edition. No winner just yet, so go out and VOTE!! // Songs From the Electric Fetus: Joe and Kari's picks for "alternative" (or whatever it was called then) songs from the 80's. // TOP OF THE POPS: A look at some songs that were topping the UK charts in the 80's. Some weird stuff happening here! // Songs That Time Forgot: A former Go-Go girl links up with a former Beatle for an almost-Top 10 hit! And a song by Lisa Lisa and Full For...
Episode 28
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 28 begins with a quick update on the Song of the Summer: 80's Edition poll. Don't forget to vote! // Did Joe just really say "I love SPORTS" or are you hallucinating? Oh! Joe and Kari are discussing all the top 40 hits by Huey Lewis and the News! Will there be horns? Of course! // A very special wedding is approaching, and so a Very Special Segment appears! Joe and Kari discuss their favorite LOVE SONGS! Time to throw some rice at Anita Baker and Air Supply!
Episode 27
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBEpisode 27: Thanks for voting in the polls for Song of the Summer: 80's Edition. Joe and Kari are one step closer to determining the victor! Find out which songs passed the first round of voting and how a winner will be chosen. Then, get ready for a topic that literally NO ONE has asked for: XANADU! If you haven't seen the movie yet, you may want to brush up on this "classic" before listening to this episode. One host loved the movie, and one despises it. Can you guess which is which?? Even ...
Episode 26
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 26: Our dive into Song of the Summer: 80's Edition continues. Joe and Kari wrap up the decade with a look at the songs that ruled the airwaves in the summers of 1988 and 1989. Quite a few ballads in this bunch (if that's your thing) -- and a couple up-tempo numbers -- from some real 80's heavyweights (also, Martika). // Next up, Kari and Joe hop across the pond in "Top of the Pops" to see what was hitting the UK charts in the 80's.
Episode 25: A Very Special Episode
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBEpisode 25 is here, and for the very first time, your hosts Joe and Kari are actually in the same room at the same time! It's a "Hey! Remember the 80's?" first! First up, a few "tidbits" to get you started, then it's back to Songs of the Summer - 80's edition. We are up to 1986 and 1987: which summer song was your fave? Don't forget to vote on Facebook! // Songs That Time Forgot : Looks like Joe and Kari both went full on "Dad Rock" with these choices here. Is there a band more "Dad Rock" th...
Episode 24
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 24: Kari and Joe are chugging along in their dive into the Ultimate Song of the Summer (80's Edition)! This episode, they take a look into 1984 and 1985. Can they put aside their opinions and take an objective look into what makes a song "Summerworthy?" Spoiler alert: YES! Don't forget to vote on FB and Twitter! // A new segment debuts -- "Songs from the Electric Fetus" -- as your host explore 80's songs under the shadow of the night. Alt-rock / Modern Rock songs are up for discussio...
Episode 23
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEpisode 23 is here! Joe and Kari get right into the action this week, picking up where they left off last time: Songs of the Summer 1980's Edition. Oh wait, Joe does have some 80's Tidbits after all! Anyway, summer hits from 1982 and 1983 are discussed. And then the Quizzer becomes the Quizzee (not sure those are actual words, but in any case, Kari surprises Joe with a pop quiz). Listen in and don't forget to vote on Facebook for your favorite Summer Songs of '82 and '83!
Episode 22
August 23, 2019 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week on your favorite 80s music podcast, Joe shares an 80s-related tidbit from a concert he attended recently. Then it's on to part one in a series looking back at the SONG OF THE SUMMER for each year in the 80s! This week Joe and Kari tackle 1980 and 1981 and their friendship is tested!!! They narrow it down to two choices for each year, but you - THE MIGHTY LISTENERS - get to make the ultimate decision so get on over to the facebook page and weigh in!! Then, as promised, Joe puts Kari...
Episode 21 - We're Back Babies
August 14, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 21: Did you miss Kari and Joe? Well, they are back with their special brand of crazy 80s music talk! They catch up on important life events up top, then discuss a lil' tidbit about fan "cons" and whether they would ever attend one about the 80s. Then it's a quick trip... BACK IN TIME to the year 1988 and luckily they land right near a listing of that week's Billboard Top Ten! Crazy how that always seems to happen. Finally, who doesn't love Songs That Time Forgot. Kari's got one that'...
Episode 20
July 22, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode 20: Hey! Remember the Fat Boys? They have been teasing this for months and the day has finally come...Joe and Kari finally watch "Disorderlies"! Have they been too hard on this wacky caper or does it deserve all of their ridicule? Your hosts put on their Siskel and Ebert hats and discuss. \\ There is always time for "Songs That Time Forgot". Kari's pick this week is one half of a famous duo who decided to break out on his own. Where DID he find the (dream) time? Joe takes a stroll do...