For Episode 39 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, CLUB MTV dancer David Sanders stops by to talk about his time on the show. Cited by fellow CLUB MTV dancer Jocelyn Druyan as one of her favorite people to dance with on the show, I knew I had to chat with David. An OG of the show, he joined CLUB MTV from the outset in 1987. We get into how he missed a chance to be on Dance Party USA a few years earlier but got the last laugh by getting on the cooler dance show CLUB MTV, dancing with Camille Grammer-Meyer during his audition for the show, how his personal style evolved during his time as a CLUB MTV dancer, being in the music video for the great Jody Watley song "Friends" and so much more.

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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For Episode 37 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, actress, stylist, and Club MTV dancer Helena Apothaker reminisces about her time on MTV's iconic dance show. Before appearing on programs such as Married With Children, Days of Our Lives, Chicago Hope and House, Helena was busting a move on Club MTV in 1987 & 1988. It was really cool to get her perspective on the show during that time but also what it was like going out to clubs and seeing underground movements and trends start to bubble up and cross over into the mainstream. We also get into her thoughts on Downtown Julie Brown, why in her opinion a show like Club MTV probably wouldn't work today, and how she knew when it was time for her to leave Club MTV. Helena also tells the story of how she discovered the Club MTV Fan Page account on Instagram and how that helped get her through a really tough moment in her life.

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In Episode 36 of The Hottest Party On TV, Club MTV dancer Lonnie Hughes makes his return to the podcast. Lonnie was on the podcast's first episode where he talked about coming to New York from the Virgin Islands, how he got on Club MTV and all the lessons he learned from his time on the show, and his enduring friendships. Lonnie is back on as he's got a very special project coming out that he'd love for you all to learn about. The dancer, actor, and all-around creative force has turned his hand to music as an outlet and is dropping his single "I Miss You" this week, and I'm very honored that he wanted this podcast to be the first place he got to talk long-form about the new song, how it came to be and how he hopes it will make people feel. 

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For Episode 35 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, we're back with another interview with a Club MTV dancer and this time it's Dawn James! Her younger sister Robin was on the podcast a few weeks ago and that was a blast so it only made sense to chat with Dawn. And wow, what a story. Dawn made the most of her time dancing on Club MTV from 1987 to 1989 and really turned into a learning experience, soaking up as much knowledge and information as she could from the show's producers and camera guys, so it's no surprise that Dawn herself embarked on a decorated career producing, directing and working both behind the scenes and in front of the cameras. She's got a ton of great stories. We get into the Club MTV concert tour, Daytona Spring Break, her friendship with the late Gilbert Gottfried, her thoughts on if a show like Club MTV could work today and so much more.

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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In Episode 34 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, 90s pop sensation Tara Kemp stops by to talk about her career. Tara is best known for her great 1991 hits "Hold You Tight" and "Piece of My Heart", which peaked at #3 and #7 respectively. "Hold You Tight" was the single that really put Giant Records on the map and made them a destination for a lot of hot pop, R&B, and hip hop acts during the early 90s as hits would soon follow afterward for the label from Color Me Badd, Jade, Jeremy Jordan, Good2Go and more. Of course, Tara made the rounds on the 90s dance shows of the day, you know Club MTV, The Party Machine, etc. She was also one of the acts that took part in the nationwide Club MTV concert tour in 1991 alongside Color Me Badd, Bell Biv Devoe, Tony! Toni! Toné!, C+C Music Factory, and Gerardo. Tara is also in the process of re-recording her classic hits and her shelved 1994 sophomore album that never got released in the 90s. 

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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In Episode 32 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, Club MTV dancer Robin Curry Nickel is here and talking all about her time on the show. Along with her sister Dawn, Robin joined Club MTV in 1987 and heated up the dancefloor for two years. We talk about her audition process, what it was like being on the show with her sister and having her there with her during her Club MTV experience, and never getting to talk in a segment with Downtown Julie Brown. Plus, her career in education now!

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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In Episode 31 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, we've got a very special treat! Not a Club MTV dancer or someone who worked behind the scenes on the show, but instead legendary freestyle artist Corina stops by to talk about her 1991 smash-hit "Temptation" that was in high rotation on Club MTV. In this interview, you'll hear how "Temptation" came to be, why Corina felt the freestyle bubble burst not too long after the song came out, her new single "Take Me Away", and how important performing on Club MTV was for her and the trajectory of her hit song. Plus, if you're listening to this in the Greater Toronto Area or will be visiting for Pride festivities this month, you can catch Corina live at Electric Circus: Diva's and Drag Queens happening on June 25 in Vaughan, just outside of Toronto. That's being thrown by 90s Nostalgia at Improve Canada and sharing the bill with Corina that night will be Kiesza, Estelle, Charvoni of Black Box, Robin S and so much more. Plus, a plethora of fabulous drag queens that have been featured on Drag Race Canada. 

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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As a special treat, here's the remastered and re-edited version of the second episode of The Hottest Party On TV podcast. What was it like being a goth/new wave kid handpicked to be on Club MTV? That was entrepreneur Leslie Bell's experience of getting on the show and we'll get into how that went for her on this episode of The Hottest Party On TV. We also touch on how the dancing evolved during her years on the show, what it was like seeing some of her favorite new wave acts stop by the Palladium to perform on Club MTV, and how she even wound up working behind the scenes at MTV. Leslie's a straight shooter, so buckle in for a fun listen.

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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In Episode 30 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, Club MTV dancer Christian Liendo stops by to talk about his time on MTV's flagship dance show. An avid New York City nightclub-goer, Christian didn't aspire to be on TV but suddenly found himself cast on the show after impressing the show's casting director during a hilarious night out at the Palladium. Christian also holds the distinction of being one of the dancers in the mosh pit for the infamous Dead Milkmen performance of "Punk Rock Girl" on Club MTV. He unpacks how that situation unfolded from his point of view and the moment it devolved from kickass anarchist fun into an unfortunate uncomfortable moment. Plus, I got to publicly thank Christian for the gift he organized for me from himself and the other Club MTV dancers. 

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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In Episode 28 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, we've got another OG Club MTV dancer. This time, it's Rochele Seskin! Rochele joined the show at the very outset, being cast for the show's pilot in the summer of 87 and sticking around thru most of 89. A dancer, theatre kid, and now someone who helps the next generation of performers get ready for the spotlight, Rochele describes herself back then as being quirky and a bit of a hippie. We unpack the audition process, her relationship with Downtown Julie Brown, being featured in Tiger Beat, and how being on the show kicked off an enduring longtime friendship with her bestie and fellow Club MTV dancer Billy Angell. 

Episode produced by Esteban Vargas.

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