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Artist Spotlight: Toad the Wet Sprocket (w Glen Phillips) - Episode 804

Sept. 1, 2021

Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" comes out this Friday! Pre-save or listen now! -------- It's a total love-fest this week as we gush over an all-time favorite artist, Toad the Wet Sprocket ! Lead singer Glen Phillips sits wi…

'90S R&B/Hip-Hop Interview

Whoomp! There It Is (w DC Glenn of Tag Team)

June 30, 2021

Bonus time! We had so much fun with this episode we decided to release it as an addendum to Season 7, connecting two of our favorite Geico ad artists, Europe and Tag Team. Who doesn't love "Whoomp! There It Is"? The ubiquito…

'90S Interview Christian & Gospel Icons

Between You and Me (w/ Kevin Max of DC Talk)

June 16, 2021

Rivalry Week is over; it's time for some healing. Let's make up and get some good groovin' makeup music on the radio. This week it's DC Talk's crossover hit, "Between You and Me." One third of the biggest CCM group in histor…

'80S '90S Singer-Songwriter Interview Movie And TV Songs

Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Theme from "Cheers") w Gary Portnoy - Episode 712

April 28, 2021

It's one of the most recognizable and beloved TV themes of all time, and man, just a darn great song. It makes us feel a warm sense of community and wistfulness and the nostalgia we love so much. So let's talk about it! Bell…

Rock '80S '90S Milestone/Special Interview

King's X Ultimate Playlist w/dUg Pinnick of King's X - 150th Episode, Episode 709

April 7, 2021

“King’s X invented grunge.” “King’s X invented Drop D tuning.” “The greatest ever cult band.” Buckle in, everybody! Our biggest episode EVER is our gift to...well, ourselves , for our 150th episode. We're turning over every …

Rock '90S Interview

Found Out About You (w Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms)

March 31, 2021

'90s Madness concludes with one of the most ubiquitous bands and albums of the decade, Gin Blossoms' New Miserable Experience and its many hit singles! We'll cover all things regarding this classic rock anthem, and chat with…

Rock '90S Interview

Only Wanna Be With You (w Jim Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish) - Episode 707

March 24, 2021

“Cracked Rear View” is the biggest-selling studio album since “Thriller,” and this week we're diving into it, and specifically one of the '90s' most beloved songs! We'll be talking with Hootie drummer Jim "Soni" Sonefeld abo…

Rock '90S Interview

All For You (w Ken Block of Sister Hazel) - Episode 706

March 17, 2021

90s Madness continues with the singalong of singalongs, “All For You” by Sister Hazel! Lead singer Ken Block joins us to talk about the legacy of the band, the real life Sister Hazel, Lyrics for Life, and more. Also: - How t…

Rock '90S Interview

90s Madness: The Way (w Tony Scalzo of Fastball) - Episode 705

March 10, 2021

The road that they walk on is paved in gold, and this episode is definitely gold too. Fastball singer and bassist Tony Scalzo joins us to talk about the band's signature tune, based on a true (if sad) story. Also-- - Miles Z…

Rock '90S Guest Co-host

90s Madness: Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots) w Dave Barnes

March 3, 2021

We're kicking off '90s Madness with one of the greatest rock hits of the decade, Stone Temple Pilots' signature cut "Interstate Love Song," and we brought along Uncle Dave to help us dig into it! Also in this episode: - Five…

Guest: Dave Barnes
Rock Pop '90S Non-Interview

A Long December (Counting Crows) - Season 6 Finale, Episode 620

Dec. 30, 2020

Season 6 comes to a close, and so does the longest. year. ever. The perfect metaphor for breathing in the last of 2020 and looking hopefully toward a new 2021, Adam Duritz and company give us the perfect heavy but meaningful…

Pop '90S Non-Interview Rivalry Week

Rivalry Week - "How Bizarre" (OMC) - Episode 616

Dec. 2, 2020

Rivalry Week returns with a look into the '90s hit "How Bizarre" by your favorite New Zealand acoustic mariachi pop group, OMC! JP loves this song, and Rob can't stand it--take a listen and see who you side with! Want MORE s…

Pop '90S Interview Christian & Gospel

Flood (Jars of Clay) w/Dan Haseltine - Episode 610

Oct. 21, 2020

The halfway point of Season Six is a big one, with a massive crossover hit from the '90s, and a seminal piece of CCM, Jars of Clay's "Flood." We'll get into all the greatness of the song, it's instant and unique recognizabil…

Rock '90S Disco And Dance Interview

"Ready to Go" (Republica) + Saffron Interview - Episode 607

Sept. 30, 2020

One of the most energetic frontwomen in history brings us one of the 90s’ most rockin’ songs. Youll hear right away why Saffron was the perfect person to bring “Ready to Go” to bouncy, hyperactive life--in fact, she might be…

'80S '90S Country/Folk/Americana Interview

I'll Still Be Loving You (w Larry Stewart of Restless Heart) - Episode 603

Sept. 2, 2020

Restless Heart was a country music sensation, but they weren't always beloved by the powers-that-be. We'll talk about it with frontman Larry Stewart in a very fun interview episode centered around their beautiful, classic lo…