Hey! Remember the 80's?

Episode 187: Time to celebrate the year 1987 by investigating some of the albums that were released in 1987! Teen queen Debbie Gibson burst onto the scene in that year, but even though she was young, it wasn't exactly an overnight success. Out of the Blue was a smash, but just how involved was young Debbie in the making of the record? (Answer: very!) 

Three seasoned vets joined forces to record the beautiful album Trio, but the plans started way before 1987. Thank the heavens that their schedules finally freed up!

And a superstar followed up a blockbuster 1984 album with a decidedly different tone. Did it set the charts on fire?

Finally, the Purple One recorded but DIDN'T release an album in 1987. Find out what forces were at work to keep the album from seeing the light of day. 

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Episode 186: There were soundtracks a'plenty in 1986! Yes, there was Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but those have already been discussed, so it's time to check out movies like About Last Night, Out of Bounds, and Back to School. Heavy hitters like John Waite and Adam Ant are represented, and other acts like JD Souther, Nancy Shanks and Jude Cole are up for debate. 

That's What Friends Are For X Coming Around Again: The (Nitty Gritty) Dirt Band found a friend in Kenny Loggins, and ended up coming around again!

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Episode 185: First up in Tidbits, a review of the performances from this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, and Eurythmics performed. Some sounded better than others, do you agree with Joe and Kari’s assessments?

Episode 185 is all about 1985, particularly the debut of brand new music video channel VH1. The first VJs included Don Imus and Sha Na Na? Plus a look at the videos that played in the very first hour. 

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Episode 184: First up in tidbits, Joe and Kari pay tribute to the iconic Irene Cara, who we sadly lost this past weekend. Her music inspired many conversations between Joe and Kari, both on and off the air, and she will be missed. 

Since it's episode 184, your hosts are looking at 1984 for significant events in Pop Music, and what could be bigger than the first ever MTV Video Music Awards? Bette Midler and Dan Aykroyd were the hosts who kept the show running smoothly (or did they?). The performances from Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, and Madonna had the audience gagged. The highs, the lows, and the WTFs are discussed as Joe and Kari dissect the inaugural "not your parents’ award show". 

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In celebration of episode 183, Joe and Kari rank the songs that peaked at number 83 on the Hot 100 throughout the 1980's. Songs from The Tourists, Carly Simon, Blue Oyster Cult, and Quarterflash are included, but only one song can take the top spot. Here's a hint: it's from a sister act! 

Just a Bit Outside: The segment that focuses on songs that didn't quite make the Top 40 is back, with songs from big acts like Jimmy Buffett and Fine Young Cannibals (and lesser known acts like Festival and Big Noise). 

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Episode 182 is chock full of tidbits! Kari gives a mini-review of the new Weird Al movie, and listener Blair shares his thoughts on the Mötley Crüe/Def Leppard/Joan Jett tour. 

Billboard Flashback: Since this is episode 182, Joe and Kari travel back to November 1982 to flip through an old issue of Billboard Magazine. They find ads and articles for acts like George Clinton, Planet Patrol, and Joni Mitchell. The charts in 1982 were a trip; did you know the Dynasty theme song hit the Top 20 of the AC chart? Weird. 

Also included: a review of Juice Newton's live show, and new to the chart artists like Larry Jenkins and Crash Street Kids. 

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Episode 181: You got the Sands Preview episode a few week's back, and now it's time for the Sands REview! Joe and Kari have all the details of the festival of the year (and the scratchy voices to prove how much fun they had). Find out which acts lived up to the hype as your hosts discuss the performances by Lou Gramm, Cutting Crew, Samantha Fox, and others, including a very special surprise performance from Corey Feldman. You'll feel like you were there in Cancun along with Joe and Kari (and maybe you were -- shoutout to the listeners we saw at the shows!). 

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Rocktober is here! Get ready to bang your head to some of the best HARD ROCK of the 80's! Actually, Joe and Kari are not the biggest hard rock fans and cannot confirm they are the BEST, but these are definitely some of the biggest names of the decade: Metallica, Dokken, and Lita Ford. You'll need a neck brace by the end of the episode!

Coming Around Again: Spotlighting songs that were released more than once, CAA takes a look at a single from UK act Curiosity Killed the Cat. Andy Warhol was certainly curious about the band, find out how he got involved in this week's episode!

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Episode 179: Joe and Kari present a podcast episode devoted to pioneers of Power Pop and Paisley Underground! (This episode is brought to you by the Letter P: and look, over in tidbits, it's Prince!) 

Marshall Crenshaw, The Three O'Clock, Rain Parade and Paul Collins' Beat are a few of the acts discussed. And Hoodoo Gurus might have a funny name, but there is nothing funny about their pristine hooks! Plus, get ready for one of Joe and Kari's favorite songs from the genre. 

Number 179: A look at a gospel song and how it came to be a hit in the NYC dance clubs. 

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Episode 178: Hello, listeners! Did you know that Sep. 15 - Oct. 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month? It's a perfect time to highlight some of the musicians that were hitting the charts in the 80's that are of Hispanic heritage. Some of these acts will be very familiar to you (Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Machine, Menudo, Sheila E.) and some might be new to you (Juan Gabriel, Nayobe) but one thing is for certain, the music is great! Plus, you'll get some bonus information on the Freestyle genre. Listen today and join in the celebración! (Joe is of Hispanic heritage and he wrote this, so no appropriation here!)

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