Episode 243 - LaFace
Gavin Scott, founder of Chartbeats.com.au is with me to get nostalgic about iconic duo LaFace and their music empire! L.A. Reid and Babyface were kings in the songwriting and production world in the 1990's, creating hits and music stars like Toni Braxton, Outkast, Pink, etc. We talk over the problem with R&B in Australia, Atlanta, L.A. & Pebbles' relationship, Pebbles losing it over Paula Abdul, What's a roni, and our choices for the top tracks by LaFace. You can find the playlist on our YouTube channel! I also chat with Gen Z pal Michael about his 90's knowledge.
24 Heinä 1h 24min
Episode 242 - Wheatus
Lead singer and creator of the band Wheatus, Brendan B. Brown is here! The iconic classic "Teenage Dirtbag" has only grown more popular with time! We talk about the numerous covers from One Direction to SZA, the video featuring Jason Biggs & Mena Suvari, the talent that has been a part of Wheatus over the years, and more. If you want to know the story behind the lyrics, google it! I didn't want to make Brendan tell that story again.
17 Heinä 50min
Episode 241 - Jewel
My guest is Milo, Co-Host of "The 80's & 90's Uncensored Podcast". Our artist is the folk-pop legend, Jewel Kilcher! Jewel faced many struggles on her way to stardom. We review her story and her hits of the 90's and beyond. Also, how do you utilize your streaming service?
10 Heinä 56min
Episode 240 - Calloway
Music legends Reggie and Vincent Calloway are the special guests for this episode! From their beginnings in the group Midnight Star, to the hit "I wanna Be Rich", the incredible songwriting and production credits, to their new music, Calloway is an important group in music history. Their hit "Cassanova" for Levert was the first New Jack Swing song to top the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Now, Reggie & Vincent are bringing reworked versions of their classic hits, plus a fresh single "Six Pack".
19 Kesä 57min
Episode 239 - Guns N' Roses
For the first time since 2020, an in-studio recording of DNP! No Zoom interview, because Colin Krieger is back, sitting down in person with Naomi to talk about "The Most Dangerous Band in the World", G n' Fn' R. Some obscure GNR facts, Axl's voice over the years, the painful wait for "Chinese Democracy", the reunion, how much would you spend on a concert ticket, the Tushy bidet, Velvet Revolver, health issues, and more.
12 Kesä 1h 2min
Episode 238 - Semisonic
Semisonic drummer Jacob Slichter is my guest today! We talk about the history of Minneapolis music, The "Music That Makes Community" organization, payola for radio play, Columbia House, and their smash hit that still ends the night at the pub today, "Closing Time". Also, Taliyah and Erika are here for another chat with Gen Z about 90's music.
22 Touko 50min
Episode 237 - Moist
Moist is one of the biggest rock bands in Canadian history! Especially in the Big Shiny Tunes Era - the 90's. Moist bassist Jeff Pearce & guitarist Jonathan Gallivan chat with me about the band, Wordle, Bif Naked's appearance in the video "Believe Me", The Napster Era, computer talk, Jonathan's band My Brilliant Beast, what's on their rider, and the latest incredible Moist album, "The End of the Ocean".
8 Touko 1h 20min
Episode 236 - Benjamin Hans
Kickass drummer/instructor Benjamin Hans joins me from Nashville! He's worked with such greats as Trixter, Eric Martin, and Kip Winger, and shares some stories. We talk about his jazz album, living and working in Nashville, vinyl, magazines, and more! We start the show with talking to our Gen Z friend Koda about her 90's knowledge.
1 Touko 51min