Episode 41: First things first -- Tidbits (Movie Edition). Kari weighs in on the Linda Ronstadt doc, while Joe uncovers some childhood issues by watching La Bamba for the first time as an adult. // Coming Around Again -- songs so nice, the record label decided to release 'em twice! Did you catch them on the first go round?? // Pop Quiz! -- Kari tries to stump Joe with some more One Hit Wonders! Does he get a passing grade??

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Episode 40: Happy New Year to all you HRT80s listeners! Episode 40 is here, which is apt because the 80's are now 40!! First things first, Joe and Kari discuss the Sirius Big 1000 countdown that's been airing lately, and your hosts are shook by a recent development! // That's What Friends Are For: Joe and Kari discuss 80's musicians that helped their friends along the way, and this time, they focus on a very special friend, George Michael, who helped many talented musicians even at the height of his fame! // Songs That Time Forgot: Joe spotlights a Top 40 hit from one of the most respected vocalists of her time, while Kari (via Freddy Kruger) picks some alt-rock pioneers. 

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Episode 39: Merry Christmas, y'all: The Ultimate 80's Christmas Music episode is here! Joe and Kari take a deep dive into "A Very Special Christmas". All your fave 80's musicians contributed: Madonna, Bruce, Alison Moyet. There may have been blackmail material involved! // What better way to celebrate the holidays than with "Leave it in the 80's", where your hosts explain why an 80's hit should no longer be celebrated. Join us in the drunk tank! // Thanks for all of your 80's holiday song suggestions. Joe and Kari discuss as many as possible while trying to stay under the 60-minute mark!

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Episode 38: First up, some info on a few interesting music documentaries. Will we ever see this supposed Go-Go’s documentary on Showtime? Our lips are sealed. // Holiday Music: 80’s Edition Part 1 (let’s just from now on assume every segment could be subtitled “80’s Edition”). We got some great recommendations on 80’s Christmas songs from our listeners on FB. Joe and Kari discuss some of their personal faves, as well as the ones that hit the Hot 100. Plus: Everything you could ever want to know about Do They Know It’s Christmas! 

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Episode 37: This week in Tidbits - the new Netflix docu-series "The Movies that Made Us". Are you watching?? // Unsung Heroes: We take it behind the boards this time and discuss the career of super-producer Nile Rodgers. He's the man responsible for your favorite songs by Madonna, Duran Duran, David Bowie, to mention just a few! // Quiz: Yes, Kari is the Quizmaster once again. She flips the script on Joe and puts him to the test on his knowledge of TWO-hit wonders. Does he get a passing grade? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 36: You know the drill: poll results, tidbits, corrections (we're not professionals!). // Covers: That's right, we're STILL talking about covers, because there were a lot of them  hitting the charts in the 80's (266, to be exact). Joe and Kari discuss some more famous 80's songs that were either covers, or were covered somewhere down the line. // Let's Check the Clock: Think you know the longest and shortest top 40 hits from the 80's? You will after this segment! // Songs That Time Forgot - Covers Edition! Kari's throwback is a throwback itself (I just got dizzy typing that), and I hope you packed enough clothes because we're actually staying for Two Nights in Bangkok! 

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Episode 35: We begin with a quick update on polls, and then check in with Joe Christopher: Music Plagiarism Detective! Does Pablo Cruise have a case again recently crowned Artist of the Decade Taylor Swift? Weigh in online! // Joe and Kari go "Back in Time" all the way to 1988, where they check out the number one songs on the various charts! // Songs from the Electric Fetus: We'll also check out the oddities at the top of the Modern Rock Chart from 1988. 

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Episode 34: First up, Tidbits! Which Motley Crue video nearly "broke" MTV's request show? // New Segment Alert: That's What Friends Are For, where Joe and Kari discuss famous 80's artists that did a few favors by singing backup for their friends. Was it all worth it? // Quiz Time: Part 2 of Kari's One Hit Wonders quiz for Joe. Does Joe have what it takes to identify these One Hit Wonders that begin with the letter B? Don't "B" late to listen to the newest episode!!

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*Disclaimer: Sorry for the poor sound quality on Joe's end. It won't happen again!

Episode 33: You want tidbits? You got 'em! More tidbits than you can shake a stick at, but why would anybody shake a stick at anything in this day and age? Doesn't make sense. Joe and Kari have a lot to discuss this week: ELO, World Series of Pop Music, and the new film Last Christmas, among other things. // Time to do a deep dive on the man responsible for this podcast: Casey Kasem! Time to learn about the man behind the countdown, as well as the genesis of AT40. Then, your hosts recount some wacky stuff they've heard over the years on American Top 40. // Songs that Time Forgot: Some new names on the podcast this week with some forgotten gems that you'll need to add to your playlists!

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Episode 32: Reviews Galore! Joe and Kari issue a special report from the John Waite concert in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get to the bottom of the "Missing You" / Nina Blackwood controversy, but they will give you the rundown of the performance. More reviews from Kari: a couple of 80's-related documentaries from the Milwaukee Film Fest. // New segment alert: Coming Around Again, a look at some hits that were re-released (for whatever reason) and made it even bigger on the charts with their second go-round. 

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