Dope Nostalgia

Episode 26 - Stu Jeffries of Good Rockin' Tonite

A show dedicated to the CBC's groundbreaking entertainment show, "Good Rockin' Tonite". For 10 years, it ruled Friday nights as the source for music videos, interviews, charts, and more on Canadian television. Legendary GRT host Stu Jeffries joins me to discuss his most fond memories and interviews, the Gretzky trade, Switchback, intimidating moments, and his broadcasting heroes.

Episode 25 - Right Said Fred

Richard and Fred Fairbrass join me for the 25th episode! We preview their new EP, "Good Times Everybody", talk about their creativity during isolation, where to visit in England, performing for the Queen, what sexy thing Madonna had to say about Richard, and having a #1 hit that is still popular to this day with "I'm Too Sexy".

Episode 24 - Dan Baird

Rock & blues phenom Trevor Finlay joins me from Nashville to discuss all things about the career of Dan Baird. We also chat about Trevor playing for Tiffany for almost a decade, The day Richie Sambora left Bon Jovi and Trevor's awesome gift, Phil X, NAMM Convention, guitarist Doug Aldrich, and lots more.

Episode 23 - Rozalla

Let's have an inspiring conversation with the Queen of Rave, Rozalla! She joins me from London, where we talk about health and happiness, her touring with Michael Jackson, her upbringing, and her success in dance music. Join us for a candid chat with the singer of the hit "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)"!

Episode 22 - Jackyl

Colin Krieger joins me to go over the history of southern rock band Jackyl. We discuss a few celebrity encounters, Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree's Playgirl photo spread, try to remember when and why rockers cut their hair off, Quarantine eating, and then we sit down with the guitarist of Jackyl - Jeff Worley - who tells us incredible road stories and more about the career of Jackyl.

Episode 21 - Tevin Campbell

A child prodigy in music with an incredible vocal range, Tevin Campbell had a huge career, and a lot of the biggest names in the music industry in his corner. Quincy Jones, Prince, Babyface - they all believed in his talent. My special guest Anthony Honciano is a big Tevin fan. He joins me from San Francisco to discuss the rise, fall, and comeback of Mr. Campbell.

Episode 20 - Donna De Lory

I chat with a multi-talented woman with an amazing life - Donna De Lory. Early in her career, she became one of two backing vocalists for all of Madonna's world tours from 1987 - 2006. This week marks the 30th anniversary of Madonna's Blonde Ambition World Tour arriving in Toronto, and being told she would be arrested if she simulated masturbation on stage. 

Donna shares her experience auditioning for Madonna, the touring life, her solo releases, the pleasure of working with fantastic musicians, our mutual admiration for Nuno Bettencourt, learning mantras, and so much more.

Episode 19 - MC Hammer

A threesome featuring Colin Krieger and Kendra Klassen-Hunt. We indulge in the career of the guy who brought rap to pop music, MC Hammer!

The parachute pants, the money, his faith, the beefs, the Surreal Life, and what's a "roni"?

We're just legit enough to be employed! Maybe...

 

 

 

Episode 18 - Dream Warriors

My conversation with Spek, a former member of the group who defined jazz flavoured hip-hop in Canada. He speaks about how he joined the duo, his solo work, and how he's currently making music careers happen in the United Arab Emirates.

 

 

 

Episode 17 - Prozzäk

Welcome James Bryan a.k.a. Milo of Prozzäk to the show! We chat about the animated pop phenomenon. Delve into their past, talk Muchmusic, ICQ, and how James was involved in Canada's biggest hit about oral pleasure!