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Totally 80s
by Totally 80s
The podcast totally devoted to the greatest decade ever – the 80s! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and special guests as they discuss the music, movies and pop culture of everyone’s favorite decade.
Episodes
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Desperately Seeking: Madonna's Punk Roots with Laura Jane Grace and Susan Seidelman
Madonna is punk. Yes, let's discuss. Join Lyndsey Parker as she chats about Madonna's rise from the NYC Punk Underground to pop superstardom and her start in Hollywood with Desperately Seeking Susan director Susan Seidelman and singer/songwriter Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace &…
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Hard Rock on the Sunset Strip (Part 2) with Rikki Rockett (Poison) & Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns)
Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) are back with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to reminisce about the hard rock scene in Los Angeles. In Part 2 of discussing the Hollywood's Sunset Strip: The Whiskey a Go Go, Rock Band images, the un-sung bands of the era…
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Totally 80s The Podcast on WMX Pop (Channel 1123) on Roku’s Live TV
Starting Friday, September 29 you can watch Totally 80's The Podcast on Roku! Join the party as we take the greatest decade ever on WMX Pop (Channel 1123). 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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Hard Rock on the Sunset Strip (Part 1) with Rikki Rockett (Poison) & Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns)
We go back to the heyday of Hollywood's Sunset Strip and the music that come out of the "boulevard of broken dreams." In Part 1, Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to reminisce about the scene in Los Angeles - auditioning...
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The Legacy of George Michael (Part 2) with Simon Napier-Bell
Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as we continue our discussion into one of the most important artists of the '80s - the late great George Michael. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
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The Legacy of George Michael (Part 1) with Simon Napier-Bell
A deep dive into one of the most important artists of the '80s - the late great George Michael. Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell joins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to share anecdotes about Wham!, directing the documentary “The Real George Michael”…
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Teen Idols (Part 2) with Debbie Gibson
This one and only Debbie Gibson rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to continue the discussion on teen idols like Molly Ringwald and the "Coreys," movies like "The Outsiders," songwriting, the potential relaunch of the Electric Youth perfume and more. See Privacy Policy...
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Teen Idols (Part 1) with Debbie Gibson
We're going back to a magical time when the scent of electric youth was wafting in the air and when a bunch of young fresh faces took over the airways and pop culture in general. This week we are discussing teen idols with the one and only Debbie Gibson joining host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music...
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Rock Goddesses with Ann Wilson (Heart) & Terri Nunn (Berlin)
Role models, rebels, and rock goddesses. Music icons and legends Ann Wilson (Heart) and Terri Nunn (Berlin) join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss their careers and all things bad a** women in rock and pop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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Synth-Pop (Part 2) with guests Martyn Ware (Human League and Heaven 17) & Richard Evans
In Part 2, we continue the discussion on the golden age of electronic pop in a deeper dive on bands and synthesizers with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests musician, arranger, composer, record producer and founding member of Human League and Heaven17, Martyn Ware…
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Synth-Pop (Part 1) with guests Martyn Ware (Human League and Heaven 17) & Richard Evans
When we think of the quintessential music of the '80s, we think of the sound of synthesizers. It's the music that sounded like the future then and years later it sounds like it now. In Part 1, join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and this week's guests musician, arranger,...
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Power Ballads of the '80s (Part 2) with David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
It was a topic so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! In Part 2, a discussion on Rock of Ages, diva covers, music videos and more with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) continuing the conversation on all things Power Ballads with the voice behind several…
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Power Ballads of the '80s (Part 1) with David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
What makes a power ballad? The conversation on the subject was so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! Listen in on Part 1 as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) discusses Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Tina Turner (yes Tina Turner) and more with the...
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'80s Rock and Pop Magazines with DaveDiMartino and Lori Majewski
We're talking Pop and Rock Magazines! You know those Waldenbooks Newsstand classics you had to stock up on like Creem, YM, Sassy, Smash Hits and Tiger Beat? Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests, esteemed music journalists and authors Dave DiMartino (Creem Editor…
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'80s Standout Drummers (Part 2) with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff
We're not done talking drummers! There was so much to cover that we broke this discussion into two parts! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes back legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff to talk the best and the most…
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'80s Standout Drummers (Part 1) with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff
Rolling Stone have a list of the greatest drummers and we have ours from the '80s to discuss this week; names like Alex Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Stewart Copeland and more. Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili…
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"Rebel Soul": An ‘80s Conversation with Bebe Buell
It's all about musings and music this week as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) welcomes IT girl, icon, model and musician, special guest Bebe Buell. The author of a recently released 2nd memoir "Rebel Soul," Bebe has enough fascinating tales about 80's Rock & Roll for a…
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Best Love Songs of the '80s with Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) and Lisa Loeb
Love is in the air! It is Valentine's season and whether you are looking for a favorite retro romantic soundtrack or spending Feb 14th listening to songs about the woes of love... we've got some song suggestions. Join in the love fest with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor)…
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New Year, New You: '80s Fitness with Jake Steinfeld (Body By Jake)
New year, new you! It's the 1st episode of 2023 and it's time to get physical. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and first "trainer to the stars," fitness icon and creator of Body by Jake, Jake Steinfeld, on a mental workout as they discuss how Steinfeld made physical fitness...
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Best of 1982 with Alan Hunter and Jake Rudh
We are coming to the end of 2022, but we’re going to party like it's 1982. This week we are covering one of the best years (if not the best) of the 80’s for music to close out the year. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests Alan Hunter (Original MTV VJ / Sirius XM 80’s...
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Best Songwriters of the '80s with Sam Hollander and Justin Tranter
This week we're talking about those people, often behind the scenes, who wrote the sonic hits of the 1980’s: The Songwriters. Joining host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) for this epic discussion are two superstar songwriters who probably have written your favorite songs from…
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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...
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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...
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'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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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College Rock of the 80s, Part Two
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back music journalist and REM liner notes writer Annie Zaleski to continue their remembrance of when the left of the dial was the place to be. See Privacy Policy at...
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College Rock of the 80s, Part One
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back music journalist and REM liner notes writer Annie Zaleski for a deep dive in the original "alternative rock" - college rock of the 80s! See Privacy Policy at...
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Yacht Rock of the 80s Part Two
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome guests Mara Kuge (Soft Rock Sunday) and Steve Huey (Yacht Rock the web series) as they continue their deep dive into Yacht Rock and what qualifies, and what doesn't! See if...
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Yacht Rock of the 80s Part 1
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome guests Mara Kuge (Soft Rock Sunday) and Steve Huey (Yacht Rock the web series) to set sail on all things Yacht Rock - what qualifies as Yacht Rock and why is it seeing a...
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Going deep with Duran Duran RIO with guest Annie Zaleski – Part Two
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back Annie Zaleski, the author of the new 33 1/3 book to their deep dive into RIO! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Going deep with Duran Duran RIO with guest Annie Zaleski - Part One
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome Annie Zaleski, the author of the new 33 1/3 book to talk about all things RIO! We go deep on this Duran Duran classic and learn things we never knew. See Privacy Policy at...
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Prince Proteges Part 2
Sheena Easton, Sheila E, Carmen Electra and...Kim Basinger?! Our deep dive into Prince's proteges continues! And joining us to talk is a returning guest to Totally 80s, Scott T. Sterling! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records)…
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Prince Proteges Part 1
The Time. Sheila E. Sheena Easton? Vanity 6. Appolonia 6! What do these names all have in common? It's not too tough to guess, they were all Prince proteges in the 80s. And joining us to talk is a returning guest to Totally 80s, Scott T. Sterling! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music...
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The Smiths with special guest SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD director Stephen Kijak
Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome the director of the new Smiths-inspired film SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, Stephen Kijak to talk all things Smiths! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
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The Music of 1981 Part Two
We continue our celebration of 40 years since all the great music of 1981! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist Scott T. Sterling (Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR, Vibe) to continue their deep dive into all the...
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The Music of 1981 Part One
Believe it or not, it’s been 40 years since Duran Duran, Journey, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode and many others made their debuts, all in 1981. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist Scott T. Sterling (Billboard,...
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The New Monkees reunion with guests Dino, Marty, Jared & Larry, the New Monkees!
1986 saw the resurgence of The Monkees, thanks to MTV - so why can't lightning strike twice? The word went out for open auditions for the New Monkees and four brave lads answered the call. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome...
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David Bowie in the 80s Part Two with guest Rob Sheffield
Step into the Labyrinth as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes welcome back music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David Bowie in the 80s, including Iggy Pop's BLAH BLAH BLAH and Tin Machine! Visit us…
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David Bowie in the 80s - Part One
The Thin White Duke steps aside to welcome back Major Tom, Screaming Lord Byron and...Tin Machine! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David...
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A Totally 80s Christmas - Part Two
Hall & Oates (especially Oates)! MTV's annual Christmas videos! Pretenders! Even Spinal Tap! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss more of their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s! Visit us at https://totally80s.com/…
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A Totally 80s Christmas - Part One!
Band Aid! The Waitresses! Wham! The Pogues! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s! Visit us at https://totally80s.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Totally80s/...
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'80s Divas Part Three with special guest Bright Light Bright Light
Pat Benatar! Cher! Jody Watley! Kate Bush and many more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they finish their dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s! Visit us at https://totally80s.com/...
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'80s Divas Part Two with special guest Bright Light Bright Light
Our deep dive dish into the divas of the 80s continues as we discuss Janet, Whitney, Annie and more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s! Visit...
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80s Divas Part One with special guest Bright Light Bright Light!
Cyndi Lauper! Kylie Minogue! Paula Abdul! And of course, Madonna! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s! Visit us at https://totally80s.com/…
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Novelty Songs of the 80s Part 2 with guest Jake Fogelnest
Eddie Murphy! Moon Unit Zappa! Julie Brown! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, comedy writer Jake Fogelnest as they continue their conversation about the golden era of novelty songs, the 80s! Visit us at https://totally80s.com/...
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The podcast totally devoted to the greatest decade ever – the 80s! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and special guests as they discuss the music, movies and pop culture of everyone’s favorite decade.
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