A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests for the final installment of this series are Chrissy and Rebecca, my good friends and roomies for BLOCKCON! 

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests today, Jenn & Christine, were both on the original NKOTB Magic Summer Cruise sponsored by Coca-Cola in 1990. 

The latest episode in our Muchmusic series is with the legendary Rick Campanelli! We discuss the upcoming documentary about Muchmusic, "299 Queen Street West", his highlights of winning the Temp contest, and becoming the VJ we know and love. 

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests hosted the panels! It's my pleasure to welcome Renee and Zack to Dope Nostalgia.  Zack Peter is an accomplished podcaster. Renee Gauthier is an incredible comedian. These 2 joined forces and presented the panels for us, as they share their stories.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. My guest is fellow Canuck Sherry of BLOCKTOK! 

Our Muchmusic series continues with VJ Bill Welychka! Not only was he the host of shows such as ClipTrip and Outlaws & Heroes, he was a talented video editor at Much before becoming a VJ. Bill was instrumental in the development of the channel MuchMoreMusic, and continues to work in television. His new book "A Happy Has-Been" hits the shelves this fall, and you can see him on the documentary tour "299 Queen Street West" across Canada soon.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. My guest is beautiful Alex from Texas! A loyal BH and total sweetheart.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our friend and Donnie girl DJ MJ Rock from No More Games Radio visits the podcast!

Do you remember the character Whitley on NBC sitcom "A Different World"? She released an incredible album in 1990. Joe Valenzuela of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars" is here to remember Jasmine's music with us! We talk MC Skat Kat possibly making an appearance? my James Ingram confusion, the show "Unsung", and getting to hang out with Joe in Chicago.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Welcome the lovely Charlene for her first chat on the podcast! She is the west coast correspondent of the podcast "My So-Called Whatever", and totally fun.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Today's guest is Deb, a podcast listener, and a fan with great stories! 

In the late 80's and early 90's, a fusion of R&B and hip hop was created and loved by millions - New Jack Swing. Many of the biggest hits in the era were this genre. Friend L*A*W joins me to talk about the creation and culture, as we dive deep into our Top 20 New Jack Swing songs. I also create the new hashtag #GillGrowl, and we give Arsenio Hall credit where credit is due.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023.   Today's guest is Kevin, a member of NK Airplay Radio, and a fun Blockhead! 

James P. White joins me to do a track-by-track review on the "Space Jam Soundtrack"! We also discuss problematic artists, Sass Jordan coming to town, the outdated Space Jam website, and smelly sneakers of the past.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023.   The Jean Jacket Girls, Amy and Tonya are sisters who recount their amazing time at BLOCKCON this year.

"Are You Jimmy Ray?" was a massive hit for England's Jimmy Ray, back in 1997. Jimmy joins me on the show, and we talk about the song, the album, the dancers, and A LOT about guitars. He's a talented musician, and when he appeared as a guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, guaranteed she thought he was a "cutie patootie"! 

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023.  The first guests are Kim and Kris, the IYKYK Twins!

My guest is Eurodance act Livin' Joy's talented lead vocalist, Tameko Star! 

We are going pop/punk this week, talking Less Than Jake with the host of Friend Request Podcast, Justin Lamb! 

Jedi Jimmy, Kendra, and Tahiti Treat vodka join me to do a LIVE on YouTube episode. We discuss the music of Wayne's World, a true classic movie of the '90's. 

This is a bucket list conversation for me. My vocal hero, Sass Jordan, is the special guest. Canada's Queen of Rock! Sass shares about the latest live album, heartfelt memories of drummer Taylor Hawkins, vocal care, Joe Cocker, Canadian Idol judging, and I ask her what her ultimate self indulgent set list would be!

Krystal's album "Me & My Piano" was the first record released by the Backstreet Boys' label back in 2001. She had her songs featured in TV and movies, and acted in shows such as "Touched By An Angel". Now Krystal Peterson, she joins me to chat about those days, the artistry of piano, starring in a music video with Anne Hathaway, meeting Whitney Houston, and more.

Joe Valenzuela is back to talk Cathy Dennis! She had a huge solo career in the early 90's with hits like "Just Another Dream", and now she's behind the scenes, writing HUGE hits like "I Kissed A Girl"! Joe and I also discuss CD longboxes, Jeremy Jordan, The 90210 Soundtrack, and buying a record player.

The host of "History Of The '90's" podcast Kathy Kenzora is my guest! She has one of the most successful history podcasts in Canada, and shares about her history in journalism and radio, as well as the hit show. We cover an artist that is important her, The Cranberries. With the tragic loss of singer Delores O'Riordan, there is much to remember, including a large catalogue of timeless Irish music. 

She is the OG lead singer of freestyle phenomenon The Cover Girls, welcome Angel Mercado as my guest! She shares about David Cole and C&C Music Factory, being fired from the group, solo album, and their reunion, touring with NKOTB, and so many fun stories. Angel is a blast!