Episodios

  • The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."

    The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."
    Jan 20 2026

    Join John and Steve and their guest Alan Frew of Glass Tiger for this very special episode. It’s a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Glass Tiger’s debut album, The Thin Red Line. To add to the magic, there is a brief appearance from keyboardist Sam Reid, who dialed in for a few questions.


    If you love 80s music, you’ll love this podcast.

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    1 h y 17 m
  • The one with the same song titles -- but different artists.

    The one with the same song titles -- but different artists.
    Jun 21 2025
    In the 1980s, it wasn't uncommon to hear songs on the radio that had the same title -- but they were recorded by very different artists. Sometimes those songs were released within weeks or months of each other. In a few cases, they were years apart. Join John& Steve as they run down their favorite songs with the same title, but by different artists. Artists this time out include U2, R.E.M., Van Halen, The Pointer Sisters, The Psychedelic Furs and New Order. #1980s #NewWave #NewRomantics

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    40 m
  • The one where we talk about all the music from 1986.

    The one where we talk about all the music from 1986.
    Feb 4 2025

    1986 was a pivotal year for 80s music. Some artists were enjoying their greatest success, Rap music became huge. There were big dance sounds. A few new groups came on the scene … and then there were the hit songs that screamed 1986. Join us, as John and Steve dig into all that year had to offer.


    Artists discussed are: Peter Gabriel, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Mike + The Mechanics, Bangles, Run DMC, Mr. Mister, Beastie Boys, Husker Du, Soup Dragons, REM, Crowded House, The Bodines and more!


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    31 m
  • The one with our favorite bass players and bass lines.

    The one with our favorite bass players and bass lines.
    Dec 21 2024

    So many hit songs during the greatest decade brought some of the best bass grooves of all-time. Join John and Steve as they discuss their favorite bass players and basslines from the 80s.


    Songs discussed are: Sledgehammer, Too Shy, Pale Shelter, Temptation, Two Hearts Beat As One, and more!


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    30 m
  • The one with our favorite 80s B-Sides

    The one with our favorite 80s B-Sides
    Nov 17 2024

    In the 80s, 45 RPM singles were some of the most prized items of the GenX kids who were living through the greatest decade. Join us today as John and Steve pick out some of their favorite 45s and FLIP THEM OVER to talk about the B-Sides.


    They discuss the B-Sides from hit singles: True, The Reflex, Radio Free Europe, Goody Two Shoes, Sunday Bloody Sunday and more ...


    If you 80s music, you'll love this podcast!


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    29 m
  • The one where we talk to Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from The dB's

    The one where we talk to Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from The dB's
    Jul 10 2024

    The dB's are an indie pop band whose career started in the late 70s, spanned throughout the greatest decade and they're still going strong today. Their debut album , "Stands for deciBels" has just been remastered, re-released and is out now, available on thedbs.com. Join us for John's interview with Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby.


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    26 m
  • The one with our favorite 80s novelty songs

    The one with our favorite 80s novelty songs
    May 29 2024

    The 80s were a colorful fun decade full of big hair, crazy personalities, rad attitudes, gibberish catchphrases…. and the music was a diverse reflection of that culture. Join John & Steve as they discuss some of the zaniest novelty songs that came out of the greatest decade.


    Songs discussed are: The Curly Shuffle, Rappin' Rodney, You Look Marvelous, PacMan Fever, Another One Rides the Bus, Valley Girl and more!


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    #80s #80smusic #80smusicpodcasts #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80smoviesoundtracks


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    27 m
  • The one with our favorite 80s movie soundtracks

    The one with our favorite 80s movie soundtracks
    Apr 7 2024

    The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever.


    Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three ring binders, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade.


    Movie soundtracks discussed include: Pretty In Pink, Purple Rain, Fast Times, Less Than Zero, Do The Right Thing, Breakfast Club and more!


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    32 m