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Totally 80s

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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 3min

Best Songwriters of the '80s with Sam Hollander and Justin Tranter

Join guests Sam Hollander and Justin Tranter as they discuss the influence of '80s music on current hits, the evolution of iconic songs like 'Mickey,' and the impact of legendary songwriters like Diane Warren and Prince. Explore the unique songwriting styles of the '80s and the contributions of artists like Madonna and George Michael to the music scene.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 48min

Back to the Food Court: The '80s Mall Era with Margaret Cho & Moon Zappa

We are going back in time to the era of conspicuous consumption. It was a time before planned obsolescence. It was when the hottest hangout was at the local food court between the Orange Julius and the Hot Dog on A Stick because the place to be - like it was totally at the mall. Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and very special guests Margaret Cho and Moon Zappa as they talk the long lost world of '80s malls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 3min

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: '80s Bands Getting Their Due with Gina Schock (The Go-Go's) & Lol Tolhurst (The Cure)

They are in! This week's 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are the most 80's class ever. What other 80's artists deserve a nod? Who should get on the list in 2023? It's a discussion for the podcast "Hall Of Fame" as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) welcomes an expert panel of special guests, Rock Hall inductees themselves, Gina Schock of The Go-Go's and Lol Tolhurst of The Cure, to debate '80s artists finally getting their due. Like the t-shirt says, "it's about f***ing time."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 24min

'80s Halloween: A Monster Sized Episode With Elvira, Bright Light Bright Light & MNDR

It's spooky season and we have a monster sized episode to celebrate the freaky era that was the 1980's! The decadent decade that brought us such Haunted Halloween jams like "Thriller," "Ghostbusters," "Bela Lugosi's Dead," "Dead Man's Party," and many more. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and special guests the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira, musician, DJ, and humanitarian Bright Light Bright Light and electro-pop recording artist, record producer and songwriter MNDR as they discuss this eerie time of year and their fright night favorites.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 34min

The Transcendence Of Kate Bush (Part 2): BONUS EPISODE with guests Ann Powers & Ginny Lemon

More Kate Bush! Dance? Peter Gabriel? Color Healing? Music Videos? Listen as Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) continues the discussion on Kate's discography and legacy, joined once again with author and NPR music critic Ann Powers and rising recording artist and icon from Ru Paul's Drag Race Ginny Lemon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 29min

The Transcendence of Kate Bush (Part 1) with guests Ann Powers and Ginny Lemon

37 years in the making - the hottest artist of 2022 is Kate Bush. In a resurgence tied to the Netflix show Stranger Things, Kate’s 1985 single "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" set all sorts of chart records. But there is much, much, much more to Kate Bush than this hit song. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) as she takes a deep dive into Kate's discography and legacy with author and NPR music critic Ann Powers and rising recording artist and icon from Ru Paul's Drag Race Ginny Lemon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 43min

Comebacks of the 80s Part Two with special guest Michael Des Barres!

Cher! Nile Rodgers! The Monkees! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they continue their chat about the biggest comeback stories of the 80s with their special guest, the king of reinvention, musician/actor/all around rock star Michael Des Barres!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 14, 2021 • 46min

Comebacks of the 80s Part One with special guest Michael Des Barres!

Tina Turner! Nile Rodgers! New Order! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they discuss the biggest comeback stories of the 80s with their special guest, the king of reinvention, musician/actor/all around rock star Michael Des Barres!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 16, 2021 • 46min

Power Pop of the 80s - Part Two

Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) welcome back author, musician and podcaster Paul Myers (Record Store Day Podcast, Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop) as they continue their deep dive into Power Pop, shining a spotlight not only on the genre in the US, but in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 2, 2021 • 44min

Power Pop of the 80s – Part One

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome author, musician  and podcaster Paul Myers (Record Store Day Podcast, Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop) for a deep dive into Power Pop – what is it, who were the greatest and who should have been!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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