“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger)
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll classic is renowned for its haunting falsetto vocals...
30 Jul 202552min
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando)
Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. This week, we’re joined by our friend Jim Logrando to...
23 Jul 202539min
“Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen (f/Trevor Leonard and Jim Logrando)
This week, we're finally diving into the unhinged surf-rock chaos of The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird”—a Patreon pick that, frankly, we can’t believe we haven’t covered until now. This 1963 burst of raw e...
16 Jul 202547min
“Your Love” by The Outfield (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
This week, Johnny Yetsconish joins us to celebrate The Outfield’s timeless 1986 hit, “Your Love.” Though the British trio enjoyed a string of modest successes in the '80s, it's this power-pop anthem—w...
9 Jul 20251h 1min
The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
Get ready for a battle of musical nostalgia in The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft, where Chris and Matt are joined by fellow music lovers Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman to bid on the best albums...
2 Jul 202558min
"Space Lord" by Monster Magnet (f/Jim Logrando)
This week, Jim Logrando sits in to discuss the spaced-out swagger of Monster Magnet’s 1998 hit “Space Lord.” As a loyal listener since discovering the band in the late '90s, Jim brings his passion for...
25 Jun 202549min
“Down (feat. Lil Wayne)” by Jay Sean (f/ Andrés)
Back in the fall of 2009, an unexpected voice from the UK took over American radio when Jay Sean’s “Down” (featuring Lil Wayne) knocked the Black Eyed Peas off the top of the charts after their epic r...
18 Jun 20251h
“My Boo” by Ghost Town DJs
This week, we explore the surprising journey of Ghost Town DJs’ 1996 single “My Boo,” a track that quietly debuted on the So So Def Bass All-Stars compilation before becoming a Top 40 hit. Though the ...
11 Jun 202531min
