Episode 301 - We're Back!

Kari and Joe have covered so many long sax solos (as compiled by Dave Kinzer in his 80s Music Compendium) but there's still more! And they are still clocking in at 30-seconds-plus! WOWEE ZOWEEThis time out, a 80s duet straight out of the 60s, not one but TWO Canadian bands with saxes in the mix and an absolute banger from Miss Jody Watley, including a review of her iconic 1988 Video Music Awards performance.And THEN... Kari quizzes Joe on the other nominees from those VMAs. See if you can beat him!Send us Fan Mail

Kari and Joe are back to talk about more of Paste's Top 100 songs of the 80s. Up first, lots of documentary news, including one that we are GAGGING for but have to wait until January 29, 2027 to see.Then, we're in the 80s both figuratively and literally for more selections from that Paste list. Three superstars got together to mock a fourth (sick burn guys), the original version of a beloved classic did not break our thrones, and Joe tries desperately to understand the logistics of recording music on an answering machine.And just when you thought it was over... Kari's hand pops out of the grave and grabs Joe to do a spooky and kooky quiz.Send us Fan Mail

This week Kari and Joe celebrate the one and only Dolly Parton. What can you say about this beautiful angel on earth that has not already been said? Well, not much, but we still take a deep dive into her 80s hits and celebrate her voice, her choices, her performances, and her gorgeous spirit.  Paint on some jeans and get ready to stop traffic for this episode.Send us Fan Mail

Grab your party hat and get ready to celebrate some birthdays with Kari and Joe. Toni Basil is turning 83 (and can probably still fit into that cheerleader outfit from the "Mickey" video), Tracey Thorn is celebrating and Jennifer Rush is blowing out some candles as well. Kari and Joe talk about these fabulous ladies and more!Plus reviews of new music from TWO (count em, two) 80s artists and discussion of both peacing out with some angels and peacing out with some pipes. You don't want to miss that.And remember, all Kari and Joe want is to thank you, even though we don't know who you are, you listen to this crazy podcast, probably while driving in your car.Send us Fan Mail

Are you ready to match wits with Kari and Joe on some trivia questions about 80s movies, TV, and OF COURSE, music?? Well, hop in the backseat and take a ride with them as they see who will be the winner of this challenge. Play along and let us know how you did!Send us Fan Mail

Yes, another best songs of the 1980s list has been published and Joe and Kari are here to walk you through some of the songs (and call bullshit on at least one!) The bottom of Paste Magazine's list (100 - 93) has got a song about lust for adoration, a classic rap diss track, and one that will make you move your rumpa.Also, in tidbits, Joe and Kari cover two new songs from two classic 80s acts and Kari mixes up her Canadian athletes who performed amazing feats of endurance. Sorry to our neighbors to the north!Enjoy this early drop on Labor Day (in the US at least)! Kari and Joe hope you have the day off and are enjoying every (weird) sandwich.Send us Fan Mail

This week is all over the place as Kari and Joe tackle some listener suggestions, songs they have wanted to talk about for awhile, and weird videos that were mysteriously linked in their podcast ideas spreadsheet. We'll never know how or why the video for Backstabber by Hyts was introduced into our lives, but we will never forget the lead singer singing into a phallus-like microphone in the shower. If that doesn't make you want to tune in and listen, that's on you!So join us on a journey from Italo disco to Canadian rockers to wherever the hell Patti Labelle was singing about in Yo Mister. Cheese eating high school boys are welcome!Send us Fan Mail

Get ready to once again cruise through the pages of Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco chart book as Kari and Joe highlight some of the notable artists and songs that were soundtracking the clubs in the 80s. Alphaville is promoting a revolution (possibly of the sexual kind?), Ana is way too into shy boys for a girl her age, Ann-Margret is LIVING HER BEST DAMN LIFE and Anthony Malloy is hitting the top of the chart with two different bands. Oh, and also Apollonia is here.Time to bop til you drop along with us on this latest episode!Send us Fan Mail

Kari and Joe are back from hiatus with a bunch of tidbits covering the past couple months. Are you dying to know what they thought of Madonna's new album? Or the Kylie documentary on Netflix? Well you are in luck.Then it's time to go just a bit outside, bookended by hard rock deeper hits from Van Halen and BulletBoys with a middle full of REO Speedwagon and Erasure. You never know what you are going to get at the other end of the Hot 100, folks.This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Chad. Send us Fan Mail

Get in losers, we're taking a road trip through the past seven years and 300 episodes of this podcast, can you flipping believe it?Send us Fan Mail