Dope Nostalgia

Episode 225 - 98 Degrees

In honour of DNP's 5th Anniversary, this is a very special episode featuring one of the most successful vocal groups of all time - 98 Degrees! Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey, and Nick Lachey join me to discuss the new single "Got U", the new album "Full Circle" which drops May 9th, their country hit with Brett Kissel, favourite tours, TRL, and some Canadian memories.

Episode 224 - S Club

Jon G is back to talk about the biggest UK pop group of the late 90's - S Club! Formerly S Club 7, they had both a TV series and a string of huge hits on the charts. Although some members recently reunited, they sadly lost member Paul Cattermole in 2023.
Recently after recording this episode, Jon G interviewed S Club member Jon Lee. You can learn more on Jon's social media pages.

Jon and I also talk about his experience on the red carpet at TIFF interviewing celebrities like the legend, Robbie Williams, 299 Queen Street West documentary, Nasri from Magic! and more.

Episode 223 - Nobody's Angel

All 4 original members of Hollywood Records girl group Nobody's Angel have reunited for a DNP exclusive episode! Sarah, Ali, Stacey, and Amy Sue join me to look back at their days under the Disney label. Who moved to Canada? We talk recording in the "We Are The World" and A&M Records studios, Twinkle Time, opening for Britney, Boy Meets World, and how the music industry machine can prey on young artists.

Episode 222 - Chris McLernon of Saigon Kick

Happy 2025! We kick off the new year with bassist Chris McLernon as our guest. Playing with bands Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat, Cold Gin, and more. We chat about Gerri Miller and her magazine "Metal Edge", early use of email addresses and other tech, his production company, cruises, and other musical memories!

DNP REWIND : Episode 49 - A Very 90's Christmas

This week we feature a flashback to our December 2020 Christmas episode! Merry Christmas, friends.

Welcome my friends Kendra and Lauren to the show, as we compare the greatest Christmas albums of the 90's, just in time for you to build a playlist! We also talk about why people hate Christmas songs, drink and festively giv'er.

Episode 221 - Hi-Five & H-Town

The first time DNP has featured 2 legendary artists at once! R&B vocal groups Hi-Five & H-Town have collaborated on a hot new single, and we bring it to you. Their huge hits "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" and "Knockin' Da Boots" were gamechangers. Treston and Shazam join us to talk about their fallen brothers Dino & Tony, Being on the shows Soul Train, Arsenio, and playing The Apollo, the book "HIATUS", and some favourite deep cuts.

Episode 220 - Jonathan Mover

One of the most talented drummers in the game, Jonathan Mover has played with legendary artists such as Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Fuel, Saigon Kick, and more. He tells us about spending time in the USSR in the '90's, working with these huge stars of music, and his band ProgJect!

Episode 219 - Desmond Child

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.

Episode 218 - Tag Team

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. 

Episode 217 - Blockhead Husbands & Male Fans of NKOTB

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.