Dope Nostalgia

Episode 231 - Damon Sharpe

Damon Sharpe started his musical journey as a dancer, and singer/actor in the TV boyband Guys Next Door. His artistry exploded ever since, as he became one of the world's most sought after DJ's, songwriters, and producers. Damon and I talk about his songwriting process, writing the J-Lo hit "Love Don't Cost A Thing", winning a Grammy, coaching on X-Factor, teen magazines, his record label BRAINJACK music, and so much more!

Episode 230 - Early Days of Sugar Ray

This episode is long and slick and olive green! Quinn & Charlie are here from The Give 'Em Hell Boys, longtime friends of DNP. We decided to go back in time to the beginnings of band Sugar Ray. Mark McGrath and friends started as Shrinky Dinx, doing heavier music in the early 90's, then changed it up a wee bit. Are they sellouts? We also talk Howard Stern and "The Psychedelic Bee", Golden Girls, and A LOT of yacht rock.

Episode 229 - ...Baby One More Time

My guest today Urmi Hossain and I dive into the 1999 Britney Spears debut smash album "...Baby One More Time"! We cover the earliest days of her solo career, how Jive Records used her album to promote the latest BSB release, why it oddly says "Hit Me", the Don Philip incident, and a track-by-track review.

Episode 228 - The Adventures of Stevie V

It's 1990, and "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" is a huge dance hit. Fast forward to 2024, and it goes through a revival on the Netflix series "Monsters", the story of the Menéndez brothers. Writer and producer Mick Walsh is my guest to talk about the days of being a member of production group The Adventures of Stevie V.

Episode 227 - Tim Stephens (EMF)

For the DNP 5th Anniversary celebration, we welcome back the very first guest of the podcast - Tim Stephens, former guitarist of EMF! We talk about what has happened in the last 5 years. His new single, "Texas Girl", is out February 9th.

Episode 226 - DNP 5th Anniversary Party

5 years? YES! We celebrate with podcast friends Jimmy, Dan, Greg, Jo, and Kendra, recounting favourite moments in DNP history. We play the silliest, raunchiest, and rowdiest 90's trivia you'll ever hear. Play along and let us know how you scored! Also, we listen to Jimmy's dildo memoirs.

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!