Hey! Remember the 80's?

Episode 97: Cars Show: We left it up to you, the listeners, on whose hits we should rank next, and The Cars cruised on into the pole position. These power-pop champions from Boston had a plethora of Top 40 hits in the 80's, and Kari and Joe ranked them all. You Might Think you know which song gets the highest grade, but your hosts just might Shake it Up and surprise you!

Just a Bit Outside: You guys, I'm not even gonna lie to you here...one of these Top 40 outliers is a real stinker (and if you ask Joe -- they both are!!)

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Episode 96: Joe and Kari welcome a very special guest: Charlie from Charlie's 80's Attic! You've heard us mention Charlie's great 80's station before, and we've finally invited him to sit down and chat. We wanted to know exactly where Charlie's love of 80's music came from, and how he decided to start his own station. We also asked him to run down his TOP 5 songs from the 80's! Charlie shares some great insight and memories on some beloved tunes from our favorite decade, and shares some news on what's next for Charlie's 80's Attic. 

Special thanks to Charlie for joining us, and of course you can find out more info (and tune in) at http://www.charlies80sattic.com .

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Let's all get "Swept Away" with a new installment of "That's What Friends Are For"! Which 80's superstars lent a hand to their famous friends in the studio? Daryl Hall, Lou Gramm, and Jeff Lynne, for starters! Amazingly, Phil Collins sits this one out as he finds a backbone and tells his famous friend "I don't think so, honey!"

Next up is “Oh, Canada”! Who had the most Canadian hits in the 80's? It's NOT who you would think! Put your sunglasses on nocturnally and join Joe and Kari up North, eh!

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Episode 94:  Dear Loyal Listeners: Has there ever been a better moment to go BACK IN TIME?? Why not jump in the DeLorean and peep what's topping the charts on this week in 1984? We've got a real mixed bag for you this time: some Pretty Boy Pop, some pseudo-Prog Rock, a little smooth R&B, pioneering Hip Hop, and, as always, Paul Young. // How about the first Songs That Time Forgot segment of 2021?? Joe brings a Canadian staple to the table, while Kari calls to order the first meeting of the We Love Scritti Politti Committee. 

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Episode 93: Happy New Year to all our loyal listeners and new listeners alike! Let's all say Goodbye to You, 2020, with some 80's songs that articulate our feelings about the year that just ended.  // Even though we are Just a Bit Inside of the new year, let's take a look at two songs that were Just a Bit Outside of the Top 40 in early 1980 - a song from a beloved R&B group, and one from a Teen Idol that Kari has opinions about. Kari has opinions, y'all! New Year, Same Kari!

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Episode 92: Look! Up in the sky! Faster than a speeding bullet! Able to play both Live Aid shows in different continents on a single day! It's Superman....er, Phil! Yes, we've teased this for a bit now, and it's time to discuss the Live Aid contributions of one Mr. Phil Collins. Drumming, singing, playing the piano with slippery fingers, reuniting Led Zeppelin, and general Cher-wrangling -- our hero was tasked with many duties. Find out if he was successful! // Squeeze Play -- it's the name of a throwaway pricing game on The Price Is Right, and it's also a segment on HRT80s. Flip the Hourglass over and spend some time learning about this influential UK act!

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Episode 91: The holidays are here, and even though there is a lot of uncertainty in 2020, one thing is for sure -- a Christmas Number One is still a big deal in the UK! It's time for a closer look at all those songs that hit number one during Christmas in the 80's! The usual suspects are here (Band Aid, Shakin' Stevens?), as well as a group of schoolchildren that want you to know there's nothing like a Grandma! // Quiz: How well does Joe know One Hit Wonders that peaked in December? Christmas is all around in Episode 91!

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Episode 90: Joe and Kari had a ton of fun with the celebration of Episodes 80-89 but now it's time for our regularly scheduled programming. First up, since Joe and Kari were together and were able to watch the Live Aid DVD, it's time to discuss the acts that absolutely nailed it (and those that should've checked out the weather forecast before hitting the stage). // Coming Around Again -- one of our FAVORITE segments is back, so Relax...Pause, and then gather yourself to hear about some gems that hit the charts twice // Christmas Time is here, and there are STILL some great 80's Christmas songs out there to be discovered, as well as one or two lumps of coal. 

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Ep. 89: Joe are Kari are back to wrap up their celebration of 80+ episodes with a look at the final year of the decade. Which artists ended up at Number 89 on the year end charts? A former Miss America that you've surely heard of, and a UK veteran that sang the theme for a "Orange is the New Black" prototype, sort of? // Two acts debuted in the Top 40 in 1989, a Forever Young R&B superstar, and a beloved Swedish duo that taught us to Listen to our Hearts. Look sharp, a new episode is headed your way!

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Ep. 88: You know the drill by now - Episode 88 means we are discussing all things 1988!! Some interesting songs landed at number 88 on the various year end charts, including the best cover song of all time?? You be the judge! // Kylie Minogue debuted in the Top 40 in 1988, so Joe takes a look at how she got there. Kari opted out of discussing NKOTB and does a complete 180 to discuss buzzy acts that showed up in Billboard's Modern Rock charts. Stop shoegazing and tune in!!

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