Latest 80s music Podcast Episodes
Attack of the Killer B-Sides
Hey! Remember the 80's? - April 30, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsYour hosts are back after celebrating their milestone event with a whole slew of tidbits. They have something for everyone: documentary news, musical news, Rock Hall inductees, and Joe give his mini report of on Record Store Day. Then it’s time for the main event: Attack of the Killer B-Sides!...
Midge Ure: Cataloging The Hits
What Difference Does It Make - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe breadth of the Midge Ure music catalogue is one to behold. His career started in the 1970’s with the boy band, Slik, followed by Rich Kids through to Visage and Ultravox and a thriving solo career. That's even without mentioning the historic work he's done for Band Aid & Live Aid in the 80’s....
Episode 250 (Part 2)!!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 250 (Part 2) (Taylor's Version) is here! The celebration continues, but Joe and Kari had to record a bit of new stuff to cover some pressing tidbits. And then it's BACK to Just a Bit Outside to cover more of those songs that didn't hit the Top 40. Then friend of the podcast Michael plays...
Lol Tolhurst Gives Us The History Of Goth
What Difference Does It Make - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsFounding member of The Cure and Rock Hall Inductee, Lol Tolhurst, joins the podcast to chat about his second book, entitled GOTH. It's a deep dive into the dark Romanticism of Goth music. Of course, since we like to keep things upbeat, we also discuss the eclipse, family, sunny California, and hi...
Episode 250!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 250 is here! Join Joe and Kari for Part One of the milestone episode. They welcome friend of the podcast Michael to the show for a supersized Just a Bit Outside segment, for a look at those songs that hit the Hot 100, but didn't make it to the famed Top 40. You'll hear about songs from S...
Dylan Chambers Gets High
What Difference Does It Make - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDylan Chambers is one soulful dude, as a listen to his EP For Your Listening Pleasure! will prove. His first single, "High (When I'm Low)," featuring LunchMoney Lewis and Dave Koz, will immediately put a smile on your face. Dylan steps into our studio to discuss his beginnings in Arlington, Texas...
Urgent! Rick Wills Hits The Trail For Foreigner
What Difference Does It Make - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsForeigner is one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, with worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, but they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yet. Rick Wills, bassist for the band, joins the podcast not only to push for Foreigner's entry into the Rock Hall, but to chat...
The "British" Top 30
Hey! Remember the 80's? - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 249: This episode is inspired by Kari's trip to the record store, where she uncovered a set called "The British Top 30 Show." The countdown is from June 16, 1985, but is it based on the official UK Charts? Definitely not, but the jury is still out on where these rankings really came from...
April Fools' Day Music Favorites
What Difference Does It Make - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHappy April Fools' Day! What songs make you smile? For Dave it's a knowing wink from an artist that knows this music can be ridiculous and yet, still love it. For Holly, it's music that makes her do a goofy dance or reminds her of her children. We go from pop and rock to dance and folk. We also l...
Billboard Flashback 3/26/1983
Hey! Remember the 80's? - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 248: Let's go back in time to March 26, 1983! That's the date on the issue of Billboard magazine that Joe and Kari have chosen to peruse (and you can do the same at www.worldradiohistory.com). Let's take a look at some of the ink splashed for artists like Simple Minds, The Bar-Kays, and ...
It's Time To Follow Pearl Harbour
What Difference Does It Make - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsPearl Harbour has a deep love of Rockabilly music. So much so that instead of recording another album on a major label with Pearl Harbor and The Explosions, she left the band to record a solo record. The result was the 1980 release, Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too. Unfortunately, the album was slig...
You! Don't! Have! To! Yell!!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - March 19, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 247: Multiple tidbits this week, including the lineup for the 2025 80’s Cruise, and a tribute to Eric Carmen. You Don’t Have to Yell! Did you ever notice that multiple 80’s song titles include exclamation points in them? What’s the deal with that?? Joe and Kari take a look at some song...
St. Patrick's Day 80s Music Favorites
What Difference Does It Make - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWe use the holiday of St. Patrick's Day to recognize a number of our favorite artists from The Emerald Isle. While we have a hard time pronouncing names like Cathal McGarvey, Seamus Ennis and Liam Ó Maonlaí, we certainly do love the music they created. So raise a pint to the Irish and Happy St. P...
Left of Center Soundtrack Songs
Hey! Remember the 80's? - March 12, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 246: Obscure Soundtrack Songs. Joe and Kari asked for suggestions on the FB page (follow it, if you aren't already!) They got some great recommendations from Bill G., David N. and Kindra K., including songs from Streets of Fire, Pretty in Pink and The Lost Boys, which actually has a ton ...
Dave Tarnowski Creates Disappointing Affirmations
What Difference Does It Make - March 08, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDave Tarnowski, like everyone, has voices in his head, confirming and/or denying his worst fears. Unlike everyone, Dave has created an Instagram Account around the concept, with 2.2 million followers and counting. He has now turned that social media success into a book, entitled Disappointing Aff...
Birthday Party!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - March 05, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 245: Grab your party hats and noisemakers, it's time to celebrate some birthdays for some of your favorite musicians of the 80's! Cindy Wilson of the B-52s, Neal Schon of Journey (and numerous other bands), Robyn Hitchcock, and Tone Loc are all Pisces. Find out more about these acts and ...
Dave Beasing Is The Sound That Brands
What Difference Does It Make - March 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDave Beasing joins the podcast this week. Dave is the CEO of Sound That BRANDS, a company that helps Brands tell their stories through audio-based marketing content…aka PODCASTS! Dave also has his own stories to share about growing up in Omaha, and his long career in radio. After the stories, Dav...
Ivory Ticklers
Hey! Remember the 80's? - February 27, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 244: It's time to consult The 80's Music Compendium for another list of songs with the longest piano solos. It's not that surprising to find songs from Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Carole King. But Sheena Easton and Heart, what are you doing here? Segment two is another round of the on...
Ireland's Enda Caldwell Comes To LA
What Difference Does It Make - February 23, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIreland native and radio geek, Enda Caldwell, has been heard on Atlantic 252, Radio Luxembourg, Today FM and Radio Nova in Ireland, Kiss in The UK, and many other radio stations worldwide, like 106.5 Rivera Radio in Monaco. He’s currently the afternoon drive host at New York's EDM station, Pulse ...
I Want My Tidbits!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - February 20, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 243: Lots of Odds and Ends to discuss this week, so we've got a super-sized Tidbit section for you all! Even though Kari did her best to ignore it, the Rock Hall nominees for 2024 need to be discussed. Who got snubbed? Who was deserving? More tidbits come courtesy of Michael H. and Blair...
Karen Glauber Has Got The HITS
What Difference Does It Make - February 16, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsKaren Glauber is the President of HITS Magazine. She started her career with the legendary label, A&M Records, back in the 80s. She's also got strong opinions about the music. This makes her the perfect guest for our look at the music the World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles played back in 1987. This...
My Toot Toot!
Hey! Remember the 80's? - February 13, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 242: So many tidbits! You won't even believe it, and Joe and Kari left out a big one (to be discussed at a later date, maybe!!). Main topic: R&B Superstars, including some musicians with a ton of R&B hits (and not just in the 80's), like Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight and the Pips. You'll ...
Valentine's Day 80s music favorites
What Difference Does It Make - February 09, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWe at What Difference Does It Make love love and what better way to say it, than with a song from the 80s? We discuss a number of our favorites that make us feel all warm inside. Happy Valentine's (and Gal-entine's) Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Singin' Actresses of the 80's
Hey! Remember the 80's? - February 06, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 241: This segment idea comes courtesy of friend of the podcast, Dom. Way back in episode 5, we discussed some actors who were "moonlighting" as pop singers, so why not focus on some actresses who tried it as well? We start off with some actors associated with the classic show The Facts o...
Peg & Phil You Spin Me Right Round Baby an 80's Depeche Mode Special Music Adventure
Peg & Phils Podcast - February 05, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutesPeg & Phil see the fantastic Depeche Mode live in Manchester and post gig explore why they truly are Peg's favourite artists as they deliver an exceptional gig and we talk about how they are almost a religious Experience #DepecheMode #LiveMusic #DM How got a post DM gig friends and family after...
KROQ 1987 Countdown Begins
What Difference Does It Make - February 02, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe What Difference Does It Make Podcast begins our 1987 musical journey with an analysis of songs 106.7 to 101 from the World Famous KROQ 1987 year-end chart. The bottom of the chart includes novelty songs (Swinging Erudites, Mojo Nixon), cover songs (Ball Of Confusion), and bands that have been...
Yes, and? Best Pop Songs Which Never Hit the Hot 100
Hey! Remember the 80's? - January 30, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 240: Time for part two of our series highlighting the Best Pop Songs NEVER to Hit the Hot 100, according to Billboard Magazine. Why did great songs from Change, Tears for Fears, Womack and Womack, Bruce Springsteen and others NOT hit the Hot 100? Billboard has their reasons, which are my...
Pop Culture 1987
What Difference Does It Make - January 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIt was quite a year, from U2 and The Beastie Boys, to Spuds McKenzie and 21 Jump Street. While we can't cover it all, we start off a new season of What Difference Does It Make with a look back at some of those iconic moments from 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Visit to HRT80s Court
Hey! Remember the 80's? - January 23, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEpisode 239: Order in the court! HRT80s Court is in session, and Joe and Kari object... to artists ripping off other artists. Of course, they try to be fair and hear both sides, so you can also decide if the audio evidence is enough to convict. This week's docket includes Kid Creole and the Coco...
Katherine Yeske Taylor Is A Badass
What Difference Does It Make - January 19, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsVeteran music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor steps into our virtual studio to tell the tales of 20 badass musicians that she documented in her book, She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism. The book features candid conversations about Feminism with Twenty Inspiring Female Artists includ...
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