New Kids on the Blister: The Music That Inspired Us and Herpes. With special guest Mick Blankenship

The music of the '80s and '90s was a glorious mix of synths, angst, big hair, and bigger emotions. The '80s gave us neon-soaked pop, iconic hair metal, and the rise of MTV, where music videos were just as important as the music itself. Think Madonna, Prince, and Guns N’ Roses ruling the airwaves while everyone tried to moonwalk like Michael Jackson.

Then came the '90s — grungier, moodier, and way more plaid. Nirvana killed the hair band, Tupac and Biggie redefined hip-hop, and boy bands took over bedrooms everywhere. From slow jams to garage rock, it was two decades of unforgettable sound, questionable fashion, and songs you still secretly belt out in the car.