Hey! Remember the 80's?

Episode 87 is here! Time to discuss ALL things 1987, Friends! What songs ended up at number 87 on the year end charts -- a podcast fave, but also a newcomer that you may not remember by name, but you DEFINITELY remember the Heinz commercial (How YOU doin??). // Two acts that debuted in the Top 40 in 1987 couldn't BE more different: REM and Salt-N-Pepa. Which one gets Patrick Stewart most excited? Tune in and find out!!

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Episode 86: Joe and Kari are back with their celebration of 80+ episodes, and they are here to discuss all things -- you guessed it -- 1986! They've brought in the big guns: Friend of the Podcast Tom!! First, a look at the songs that ended up at Number 86 on the year-end charts. Lisa Lisa brought in her friends as well -- about 20 of them!! // Our look at artists that debuted in the Top 40 continues with 1986 darlings Janet Jackson and Bruce (Mr. Hornsby, if you're nasty). // Kari surprises Joe and Tom with a quiz on those songs that didn't quite make the top of the charts in 1986 (not a great year for people with the last name Taylor). 

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Episode 85: Our celebration continues with all things 1985! First up is a look at the songs that landed at number 85 on the year end charts on Billboard and Cashbox -- a song that seems to follow Joe and Kari everywhere they go, and a song inspired by a Paul Newman movie. // 1985 was the year of Live Aid -- do you remember where you were when this global event aired? Bob Geldof used his pull to get everyone and their mother involved, for better or worse! One of the acts on stage was Simple Minds, who also made their Top 40 debut in 1985. If you are Alive and Kicking, tune in!!

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Episode 84: All right careless whisperers, for those keeping score at home, we have made it to Episode 84! And this episode is a big one! First up, we've got the songs that ended up at Number 84 on the year end charts! Next is a closer look at some acts that debuted on the Top 40 in 1984: Wham! and New Edition might seem like they have nothing in common, but after this episode, you may be saying "I don't think so, honey!!" // Video Killed the Rock Tracks Chart Star: The demise of Billy Squier (did I spell it right, Billy?) came about in 1984 in one fell (and pink) swoop. 

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Episode 83: The celebration continues! This episode is all about 1983! Which songs ended up at number 83 on the year end Billboard and Cashbox charts?  // Two huge 80's acts debuted on the Top 40 of the Hot 100 in 1983 and Joe and Kari are taking a deep dive into INXS and Duran Duran! Pretty boys, yes, but they made a huge impact on the charts with some genuine bangers!! // Who's Holding Phil Now? -- Phil Collins obviously did not rest in 1983, either! He did some behind the scenes work with a British up-and-comer (with help from an old friend).

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Episode 82: Joe and Kari are continuing their closer look at each year of the 80's, and since this is Episode 82, you will hear all about (you guessed it) 1982! First, find out which songs ended up at number 82 on the year-end lists! // Kari's pick for 1982 is a female-fronted band that Casey Kasem seemed to be enamored with, while Joe's pick is the Band that Launched a Thousand Haircuts. // Top of the Pops - The '82 celebration doesn't stop in the USA....let's see what was Shakin' in the UK in 1982. 

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Episode 81: Joe and Kari are celebrating 80+ episodes with a special look at 1981! What was number 81 on the year-end charts in 1981? Grab a cup of Joe and five packs of cigarettes (a day!) and dig into some tunes by ELO (hold the O) and Bob Seger! // Some very special acts debuted in the Top 40 in 1981, and Joe and Kari are here to shine a light on a couple of them. // QUIZ: The time has finally come for KARI to get quizzed on an ICONIC moment in 80's history. Video Killed the Radio Star, but did it kill Kari's chances to get a passing grade? 

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Episode 80: Well, friends -- we made it to 80 episodes! We wanted to celebrate in a special way, so each episode from 80 to 89 will focus on that specific year in our favorite decade! That being said....let's get 1980 out of the way! :) It's no secret that 1980 is our least favorite year of the 80's, but let's focus on the positive! There are a couple of acts that debuted in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 in 1980, so let's see what kind of impact they had. // QUIZ: How many 1980 One Hit Wonders can Joe guess? (Hint: Not many). 

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Episode 79: Summer may be over, but Joe and Kari are still dancing! Join them as they look at some more Dance Club Chart achievements of the 80's. Some of these artists have not gotten their due, and (well, most of them) deserve another look! Put on your boogie shoes! // Who's Holding Phil Now (theme song to come): Yes, there are even MORE stories of Phil in the stu-stu-studio with some non-Genesis peeps, including a former Dancing Queen who may even be a bigger Phil stan than Friend of the Podcast Yael!

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Episode 78 is here! Joe and Kari FINALLY discuss the new MTV documentary. Did it live up to the hype?? // Joe and Kari welcome a special guest: Friend of the Podcast (and Joe's sister) Valerie! Val is here to share her favorite songs of 1989! You know you want to hear some embarrassing stories involving Joe's love of the B-52’s! Joe and Kari also discuss some of their faves from this pivotal year. // Valerie sticks around to show love to a Song That Time Forgot! 

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