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80s Rap Essentials: Rob and Dave’s Top 7 Picks
Episode 116
Rap music in the 1980s was a groundbreaking and rapidly evolving genre that laid the foundation for modern hip-hop. It started as an underground move…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Breakfast Club (1985): Still the Ultimate Teen Movie?
Episode 115
The Breakfast Club, directed by John Hughes, is a classic teen drama that takes place over the course of a single Saturday detention at Shermer High …
1 year, 6 months ago
1990 Rap Revolution: MC Hammer’s Please Hammer Don’t Hurt 'Em
Episode 114
During this month 35 years ago, the whole world threw on some Hammer pants and was captivated by the world’s most famous Bat Boy. We’re heading back …
1 year, 6 months ago
Valentine’s Day Recall: Growing Up in the 80s & 90s
Episode 113
Valentine’s Day in the 80s and 90s had a different, unique charm than today. The holiday was less digital, more personal and packed with pop culture …
1 year, 7 months ago
So I Got That Goin' For Me: Breaking Down Caddyshack (1980)
Episode 112
This week we’re taking a look at a classic sports comedy that blends zany humor with an underdog story. We’re heading back 45 years to the upscale Bu…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Hits of 1995: Revisiting the Billboard Hot 100 (Jan 28th)
Episode 111
We’re heading back 30 years this week to look at the 100 hottest songs in America, according to radio and album sales, for this week in January 1995.…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Was This Not a Hit? 80s Songs That Missed the Charts
Episode 110
The 1980s were a golden era for pop music, often celebrated for its unique blend of creativity, innovation, and cultural impact. But what made the mu…
1 year, 7 months ago
Seal the Deal: The Conclusion of Rob’s 1988 Crush Mixtape
Episode 109
In the new world of playlists and streaming music, the youth of today will never know the painstaking steps that were needed to formulate a mixed cas…
1 year, 8 months ago
Does She Know I’m Alive? Rob’s 1988 Crush Mixtape (Side 1)
Episode 108
In the new world of playlists and streaming music, the youth of today will never know the painstaking steps that were needed to formulate a mixed cas…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Ultimate 90s New Year’s Eve Party Playlist
Episode 107
As we get ready to turn the page on the New Year, there is no better way to end 2024 than to put together a kick ass playlist from the 1990’s that yo…
1 year, 8 months ago