Episodes
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; Part 2 of Hollywood's Sunset Strip discussion includes Whiskey a Go Go, Rock Band images, that "murder" Denny's and the un-sung bands of the era.
Published 09/28/23
Published 09/28/23
Totally 80's The Podcast hits the small screen on WMX Pop (Channel 1123) on Roku's Live TV starting Friday, September 29 at 8:00 PM (EST).
Published 09/27/23
We go back to the heyday of Hollywood's Sunset Strip and the music that come out of the "boulevard of broken dreams" with Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) who join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to reminisce about the scene in Los Angeles.
Published 09/14/23
Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss more about the life and legacy of George Michael.
Published 08/31/23
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” and the importance of George Michael’s legacy.
Published 08/17/23
We are continuing our talk with the one and only Debbie Gibson this week as she rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss songwriting, teen idols like Molly Ringwald and the "Coreys," the possible return of the Electric Youth perfume and more.
Published 07/20/23
It's time to talk teen idols with the one and only Debbie Gibson joining host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss her career, Star Search, fashion, and the '80s pop scene (like New Kids on the Block, The Jets, Tiffany, Menudo and more).
Published 07/06/23
Ann Wilson (Heart) and Terri Nunn (Berlin) join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss their careers and all things women in rock: role models, rebels, and rock goddesses.
Published 06/22/23
The discussion of the golden age of electronic pop continues 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 and author of "Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop (1978-1983)," Richard Evans.
Published 06/08/23
In Part 1, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and this week's guests - musician, arranger, composer, record producer and founding member of Human League and Heaven 17, Martyn Ware and author of "Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop (1978-1983)," Richard Evans discuss the golden age of electronic pop.
Published 05/25/23
In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) continues the conversation on all things Power Ballads (Rock of Ages! Diva covers! Music videos!) with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic ones, guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).
Published 05/12/23
A conversation that was so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts: In Part 1, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor), discusses Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Tina Turner (yes Tina Turner) and more with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic Power Ballads of the '80's (or any decade really), guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).
Published 04/27/23
Pop and Rock Magazines Talk: Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests esteemed music journalists and authors Dave DiMartino (Creem Editor-in-Chief 1979-1986) and Lori Majewski (Teen People co-founder) as they discuss all things '80s magazines: the artist access, the covers, the captions, the publicists and more.
Published 04/13/23
Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and the return of legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff as they delve into the second half of our discussion on the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade.
Published 03/30/23
Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff into the first part of a two part discussion on the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade... plus their thoughts on the Rolling Stones Greatest Drummers list.
Published 03/16/23
It's all about musings and music this week as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) welcomes IT girl, icon, model, musician and author of recently released 2nd memoir "Rebel Soul," special guest Bebe Buell, to discuss fascinating tales about 80's Rock & Roll from Ric Ocasek (The Cars) to John Taylor & being the catalyst of Power Station plus more.
Published 02/23/23
Love is in the air as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) discusses song suggestions for this Valentine's Day season for whatever mood you are in (retro romantic? tracks of woe?) with the musician who wrote some of the biggest love songs of the '80s, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and true fellow '80s baby, singer-songwriter and author Lisa Loeb.
Published 02/09/23
Get physical and 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 an occupation, his album Don’t Quit! (first original soundtrack to an exercise video) and the fitness trends of the 1980's.
Published 01/26/23
We are coming to the end of 2022, but we’re going to party like its 1982 with Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests Alan Hunter (Original MTV VJ / Sirius XM 80’s on 8) and Jake Rudh (City Pages “Best Club DJ” in the Twin Cities / Host of Transmission on The Current) as they discuss their favorite albums and artists of 1982.
Published 12/22/22
A discussion of the people often behind the scenes who wrote those sonic hits of the 1980’s with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and two superstar songwriters who probably have written your favorite songs from this current decade, Sam Hollander and Justin Tranter.
Published 12/08/22
Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and very special guests Margaret Cho and Moon Zappa as they discuss the era of conspicuous consumption, where the hottest place to be and be seen was in the long lost world of 80's malls.
Published 11/24/22
This week's 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are the most 80's class ever, so the debate is on for 2023; Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and an expert panel of special guests, Rock Hall inductees themselves, Gina Schock (The Go-Go's) and Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), submit their list for consideration.
Published 11/10/22
It's a monster sized episode to celebrate the eerie season in the decadent 1980's with Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) in conversation about fright night favorites for your Halloween with special guests the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira, musician, DJ, and humanitarian Bright Light Bright Light and electro-pop recording artist, record producer and songwriter MNDR.
Published 10/27/22
More Kate Bush discography and legacy - Listen as Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) goes even deeper on all things Kate (Dance! Peter Gabriel? Music Videos!), joined once again with author and NPR music critic Ann Powers and rising recording artist and icon from Ru Paul's Drag Race Ginny Lemon.
Published 10/20/22