Episodes
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 197 - Del Amitri
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Keyboardist Andy Alston joins me from Glasgow, Scotland to talk about his band Del Amitri, and other musical projects! He is also a professor, and teaches prisoners. He tells stories of his time with lead singer Justin Currie and the band over the years.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Episode 196 - B4-4
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
My guest Jon G revisits the music and the fun of one of Canada's best known boybands : B4-4. Beyond the tans and frosted tips, they made great songs. Only one of them was obviously about oral sex! Ohad, Ryan, and Dan seem to be doing great in their current careers. The twins formed a duo called RyanDan as well as being Shania's backup singers. Jon and I also talk about The Muchmusic documentary screenings and our cool experiences with our Much VJ interviews.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Episode 195 - The Family Stand
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Honoured to have this musical talent as a guest - Sandra St. Victor is here to share the story of The Family Stand. We also discuss her solo albums, her travels, being on Letterman, writing and producing the Paula Abdul album "Spellbound", Daughters of Soul, and more!
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Episode 194 - DNP's 4th Anniversary
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
On January 27th, 2020, the first episode of Dope Nostalgia aired. 4 years later, it's still a blast to make this podcast, connecting with friends, fans, and artists who shaped the decade.
Recorded LIVE on YouTube, January 28th, 2024. Full video and chat available on YouTube.
Special guests Kendra, Niskers, Jimmy, Rebecca, Chrissy, and Adrian are all here to celebrate. Lots of sharing about our 90's childhoods from different perspectives and ages.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Episode 193 - Kenny J. Wilkins talks New Edition
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
This week's guest is a former member of R&B group RIFF - Kenny J. Wilkins! We discuss his new music, his experiences and passion for music, and dive into a discussion based around the OG blueprint of the modern boyband - supergroup New Edition.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Episode 192 - Melanie Doane
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Singer/songwriter Melanie Doane is my guest! With hits like "Adam's Rib" and "Waiting For The Tide To Turn", she was a staple on Canadian airwaves! Now she hosts and produces a children's show, "Ukulele U" on CBC, and heads up a music program that's getting over a 1000 children a week playing the ukulele! Learn how you can help support the school at www.doanemusicschool.ca.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Episode 191 - Merry Christmas with Mariah
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
It's our holiday episode! Join Naomi, Colin, Andrew, Quinn, and Kendra for a deep dive into the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The covers, the song structure, the lawsuit, the celesta, and the juggernaut that has made Mariah very rich! We also talk about NYE memories, Bieber, Jon Bon Jovi, Y2K, winter birthdays, and more.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Episode 190 - Harvey Danger
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Guest Sean Nelson, singer of Harvey Danger shares about the history of the band, their release of an album over BitTorrent, and more! Check out his solo albums on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/40nFUctaa9AWAPMODGUQkD?si=H0FoTU1ZT0O3LOa5uEA47w
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Episode 189 - Kylie Minogue
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Guest Joe Valenzuela is back! He's the creator of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars", and also a huge fan of Australia's biggest selling female artist ever - Kylie Minogue. Why isn't Kylie as huge in North America as everywhere else? We talk soap operas, Her sister Dannii, Kylie beating cancer, and Joe meets Ginger Spice!