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Episode 219 - Desmond Child
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Songwriting legend Desmond Child joins me and I try not to fangirl! Having written some of the most important songs of the last 40 years+, he shares the details of collaborations, industry truths, "TWO : The Story of Roman & Nyro", the movie about his family, and we celebrate his biography, "LIVING ON A PRAYER : BIG SONGS, BIG LIFE". Now released on audiobook! Get your copy at www.desmondchild.com . Desmond orchestrated our youth, and continues to write timeless hits to this day.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Episode 218 - Tag Team
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
DC The Brain Supreme of hip-hop group Tag Team is here! There is much to learn about the Denver turned Atlanta group and their southern bass origins. "Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a party anthem, a sports anthem, and one of the biggest hip-hop singles of all time. DC Glenn teaches us on how to be most affective at what you do, and shares a vast amount of knowledge about business.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Episode 217 - Blockhead Husbands & Male Fans of NKOTB
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
I talked to several husbands about their wives' love of the New Kids on The Block, and how they deal with it. Some of them have been to concerts and cruises, and have became fans themselves! We learn about how they support their wives, what annoys them, embarrassing moments, who is their favourite New Kid, and is there a line that's going too far? Sam, Greg, Nick, John, & Tyrone were wonderful!
I also talk to male Blockheads Jeremy and Joseph about their fandom, how they became fans, and solidify that NKOTB is for everyone, not just the girls.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Episode 216 - Default's Dave Benedict
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
This band is super important to me. I adore their music, and what a privilege to have this conversation with the bassist of Canadian rock band Default, Dave Benedict! He's one of the best bassists you'll ever see live, and he's enjoying making music with Default as well as new band Robby Hurricane. We talk the best Default album tracks, their relationship with Chad Kroeger and touring with Nickelback, The end of TNT Records, his record label with drummer Danny Craig, the song Richard Marx wrote with Default, and so much more.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Episode 215 - Naomi & Jimmy Drive to California
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In late June, Naomi and her co-host pal James P. White had a trip planned to teach kids light saber combat and see Paula Abdul & New Kids On The Block in California. WestJet abruptly canceled our flight due to the mechanics strike, so we got in the car and DROVE there.
We tell all about our adventure, joined by guest Rebecca, our host in her lovely home!
Casinos, bedbugs, Chick Fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Jimmy's Joe Mac encounter, bickering, meeting Paula Abdul, LucasFilm, The Golden Gate Bridge, role playing meet and greets, 4th of July, and Canada Day on the road.
Fuck You, WestJet.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Episode 214 - Jon Secada
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Our friends Karella and Sherol are here to talk Jon Secada! He started his career as a music teacher turned member of Miami Sound Machine, then ruled the charts with his single "Just Another Day". We are all over the map, talking MJ's "HIStory", TLC's RAV4's, my car boombox, J-Lo & Ben, The definition of "Zaddy", AOL dialup, and old school phone hotlines.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Episode 213 - P.M. Dawn
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
In the early 90's, a new kind of soulful hip hop emerged on the scene with the arrival of P.M. Dawn, and their smash hit "Set Adrift On Memory Bliss". Brothers Prince Be and Eternal became influential to many future hip hop artists. Their cousin Doc G. joined the group, and spent Prince Be's final years with him. Doc G now represents the group. Although some feel the move is controversial, Doc G confronts the naysayers. Today, he is speaking on this podcast about his experiences, as we give admiration to the talent and life of Prince Be, who passed in 2016.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Episode 212 - Madonna
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
My guest is Stefan from the MLVC Podcast! Your source for all things Madonna. Stefan has had some memorable moments with the Queen of Pop that he shares. She did SO MUCH in the 90's, and we talk Justify My Love, her Oscars date with MJ, Maverick Records, Dick Tracy, Evita, and a surprise track featuring 2Pac.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Episode 211 - Joey Lawrence
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
My guest Tyler from Rave & Drool Podcast is here to talk about the music of Joey Lawrence! The teen idol who starred in TV's "Blossom" released several albums, starting with his self-titled debut. The song "Nothing My Love Can't Fix" was a bonafide hit! Does Joey really smell like a zoo? we also touch on some NKOTB talk, sibling podcasts, cruises, and great random music chat!
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Episode 210 - Lived Through That
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
My guest is photographer Mike Hipple, author of the book "Lived Through That: 90's Musicians Today". a fantastic, well formatted read for any music fan of the decade. He chats about working with Krist Novoselic, Dave Holmes, Tanya Donelly, Adrian Young of No Doubt, and more.