Dope Nostalgia

Episode 46 - Weird Al Yankovic

My podcast fam Charlie Biddiscombe and Quinn Clark from L2L Podcast are here to eat the "memberberries" with me and talk Weird Al in the '90's. 4 great albums, a bunch of polkas, AL TV, UHF vs VHF, and Johnny Cash getting high and eating cake in a bush.

Episode 45 - LEN

Welcome Evan Mudryk to the show! We discuss the Canadian one, maybe two hit wonder LEN, and how they went into hiding fairly quickly. We also talk about Evan's journey and YouTube channel, and tons of karaoke chat.

Episode 44 - Trace Austin

Joining me this week is a young man who wasn't even born yet in the 90's - the grandson of original Temptations member Otis WIlliams - Trace Austin. He's developing a fresh sound in the hip-hop/rap world, and tells us about growing up learning from his R&B heritage, working with legend Teddy Riley, and his travels. Then the crew play another round of "This Is F*#king Stupid".

Episode 43 - Honeymoon Suite

A double sized episode where I get to know both Derry Grehan and Johnnie Dee of classic rock band Honeymoon Suite! We discuss their 90's album "Monsters Under The Bed", their fondest memories, as well as some not so great times, and how their latest single is hot on the charts. 

Episode 42 - Van Halen

In salute to the life of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, Colin Krieger and I talk about the '90's releases of the band - "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge:, "Balance", and "Van Halen III". A small amount of disputing over who the best VH vocalist was, and showing some love for Gary Cherone. Also, we need to have a gofundme to get Colin a Cameo from Vince Neil.

Episode 41 - RIFF

The talented gentlemen who sang in the Morgan Freeman movie "Lean On Me" are here! They tell all about the filming of the movie, 2 appearances on The Arsenio Hall Show, selling each other coveted food cans on the bus on tour, the treat known as Squirrel Nuts, and the amazing track they did for the Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson movie "White Men Can't Jump".

Episode 40 - Naughty By Nature

Vin Rock is Hip Hop Royalty! He joins me to discuss the history of his Grammy Award winning rap group Naughty By Nature. We discuss teaming up with NKOTB and the Mixtape Tour last year, modem speeds and more classic 90's internet tales, being the first artist win the Grammy for "Best Rap Album", and more!

Episode 39 - Roger Ortega

pop/R&B musician Roger Ortega is here to chat about all the cool experiences he had in the '90's! Hanging with Color Me Badd, touring, Donnie Wahlberg, and his new endeavours. We also play more music trivia on our segment "This Is F**king Stupid".

Episode 38 - Mr. Dressup

Not much is more iconic in Canada than the CBC children's show, Mr. Dressup. Our childhood mornings consisted of colouring, crafts, singing, and dressing up and playing with Mr. Dressup, Casey and Finnegan. Film maker Rob McCallum is exploring the legacy of the show that made Ernie Coombs' character a part of every Canadian household for more than 30 years and 5 generations. He has traveled the country interviewing the people behind the show to make a new documentary. Where are the treehouse and the Tickle Trunk now? Why did Casey and Finnegan disappear? Your questions answered!

Episode 37 - MC Skat Kat

MC Skat Kat was the famous cartoon cat that danced, rapped, and sang with Paula Abdul in one of the biggest hits of the early '90's - "Opposites Attract". Off the success of that track, the character even had an album of their own. 3 musicians provided the voice of MC Skat Kat. One of those voices - OneGunn - joins me on the podcast to talk MC Skat Kat, his projects Mazarati, The Wild Pair, and his solo work, and working with both Prince and Paula Abdul. We also present the second edition of our music trivia segment!