Dope Nostalgia

Episode 172 - Krystal Harris

Krystal's album "Me & My Piano" was the first record released by the Backstreet Boys' label back in 2001. She had her songs featured in TV and movies, and acted in shows such as "Touched By An Angel". Now Krystal Peterson, she joins me to chat about those days, the artistry of piano, starring in a music video with Anne Hathaway, meeting Whitney Houston, and more.

Episode 171 - Cathy Dennis

Joe Valenzuela is back to talk Cathy Dennis! She had a huge solo career in the early 90's with hits like "Just Another Dream", and now she's behind the scenes, writing HUGE hits like "I Kissed A Girl"! Joe and I also discuss CD longboxes, Jeremy Jordan, The 90210 Soundtrack, and buying a record player.

Episode 170 - The Cranberries

The host of "History Of The '90's" podcast Kathy Kenzora is my guest! She has one of the most successful history podcasts in Canada, and shares about her history in journalism and radio, as well as the hit show. We cover an artist that is important her, The Cranberries. With the tragic loss of singer Delores O'Riordan, there is much to remember, including a large catalogue of timeless Irish music. 

Episode 169 - The Cover Girls

She is the OG lead singer of freestyle phenomenon The Cover Girls, welcome Angel Mercado as my guest! She shares about David Cole and C&C Music Factory, being fired from the group, solo album, and their reunion, touring with NKOTB, and so many fun stories. Angel is a blast!

Episode 168 - Danielle Barnett of Urban Cookie Collective

The current vocalist of 90's europop act Urban Cookie Collective joins us, the incredible Danielle Barnett! Such a positive role model and motivational speaker, Danielle chats about the legacy of UCC including the OG vocalist Diane Charlemagne, vocal warmups and tricks, as well as a shoutout to the incredible Rozalla, and so much more!

Episode 167 - Billboard 2000

It's James P. White joining me for another "The Long and the Short of It"! We review the Top 10 songs of 2000, according to the Billboard charts.

Episode 166 - Eddie Murphy’s ”Love’s Alright” album

Podcast friend Kendra and I take a listen and comment on the 1993 album "Love's Alright" by comedian Eddie Murphy. This is NOT a comedy album. It's a serious music release with New Jack Swing and R&B all over it. Also, Michael Jackson is ALL over it. What was he trying to do with this album? You tell us.

Episode 165 - Stevie B.

The King of Freestyle is here! Stevie B. joins me from Rio de Janeiro to tell us what's new and exciting in his legendary career! We talk about what really happens when artists collaborate, the story behind his hit album "Love and Emotion", and more! 

Episode 164 - Wild Strawberries

Roberta and Ken Harrison are Canadian pop duo Wild Strawberries! Hits like "I Don't Want To Think About It" and "Heroine" were in heavy airplay rotation. Roberta fills us in on working with Sarah McLachlan, touring with Lilith Fair, EDM music, stage banter, and more.

Episode 163 - Meat Puppets

Drummer Derrick Bostrom of Meat Puppets provides a huge amount of insight into their Arizona beginnings, record company woes, their current musical journey, and more. In case you didn't know, "Lake of Fire" and "Plateau" are NOT Nirvana songs, they are by the Meat Puppets!