From New Kids on the Block to *NSYNC to One Direction, boy bands have been a staple of popular music for decades.

This hour, a look back at the history — and future — of boy bands.

GUESTS:

Maria Sherman - Author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS
Aja Romano - A culture staff writer for Vox
Brad Fischetti - The surviving member of LFO

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Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.

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From ‘Bye Bye Bye’ To ‘Butter’: The Enduring Appeal Of Boy Bands