“Mickey” by Toni Basil (f/ Pj Caruso)
In late 1982, Toni Basil took a break as one of the most accomplished choreographers and dancers on the planet to, ya know…have a #1 smash hit single. Rising above everyone from Lionel Richel to Micha...
17 Juni 1h 1min
Belvedere Bros S1E2: The Outcasts
In the second ever episode of Mr. Belvedere (which was originally released on March 22nd, 1985), Wesley feels like an outcast when he isn’t invited to his friend Howie’s party. Mr. Belvedere comes to ...
12 Juni 15min
“Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon
In the summer of 2000, Vertical Horizon seemed to be EXACTLY what the US wanted. The heartfelt and longing sounds of the single “Everything You Want” skyrocketed the band to #1, and the song went on t...
10 Juni 1h 5min
Belvedere Bros S1E1: Stranger in the Night (Pilot)
On March 15th, 1985, the world was introduced to Mr. Belvedere, a sitcom on ABC about an accomplished British housekeeper who shows up at the door of a Pittsburgh family. What followed was six seasons...
5 Juni 40min
“Just a Friend” by Biz Markie (f/ Reese Roper)
Oh SNAP! This week, we’re joined by Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper to explore the life and times of Biz Markie, otherwise known as the Clown Prince of Hip Hop. The unforgettable chorus of “Just...
3 Juni 1h 9min
"Perfect Way" by Scritti Politti
We recently did a listener-sourced Thundred countdown of the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time, which was a balanced mix of the expected and the surprising. One of the most shocking songs to ma...
27 Maj 1h 5min
“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow (f/ Alex Goldman)
In the summer of 1982, the punky, upbeat sound of Bow Wow Wow’s cover of “I Want Candy” served as a perfect compliment to both the warm weather and the music revolution that was MTV. The band was fron...
20 Maj 1h 11min
