Dope Nostalgia

Episode 194 - DNP's 4th Anniversary

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. 

Episode 193 - Kenny J. Wilkins talks New Edition

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.

Episode 192 - Melanie Doane

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.

Episode 191 - Merry Christmas with Mariah

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. 

Episode 190 - Harvey Danger

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

Episode 189 - Kylie Minogue

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!

Episode 188 - Somethin’ For The People

Rochad Holiday, member of R&B hitmakers Somethin' For The People, is my guest! They have written songs for many artists, as well as their smash hit "My Love Is The Shhhhh...". Rochad also shares a wild story about attending a party at Prince's house.

Episode 187 - South Park

I'd like to think this is the greatest introspective of the songs of South Park that ever existed. Charlie and Quinn are my guests, as we share our favourite South Park songs. We talk musicals, Casa Bonita, Lemmiwinks, Canada, Bad Canadian animation, Stinky Britches, Chef Aid, Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Butters, Fingerbang, and so much more.

Episode 186 - Creed

Welcome back Colin Krieger as my guest, talking about the newly reunited rock band Creed. They were a mega band that started their chart domination in the '90's with the album "My Own Prison". We cover haters, AI, developing photos, Alter Bridge, Wolfgang VH, Gn'R, Crue, Nickelback, Alice In Chains, elitist music critics, and more.

Episode 185 - Snacks and Candy

My friends Niskers and Danielle from No More Late Fees Podcast are my special guests, talking snacks and candy of the '90's! Pocky, Crystal Pepsi, Clearly Canadian, Handisnacks, Shark Bites, Stuffed Crust, Hostess, Lunchables, McPizza, Ecto-Cooler, Warheads, and SO many more! Share yourt favourite snacks and candies with us on our social media!