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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Translator Goes Beyond TodayTranslator was one of those bands on the precipice of breaking big in the 80s. Signed to local indie label 415 Records, they soon found themselves part of the big-time music business when their label signed a distribution deal with Columbia Records. In 1982, their single, "Everywhere That I'm Not”, became popular on the burgeoning college radio circuit.
In 1986, the band decided to call it quits, scheduling a hometown show to reward their ardent fan base with a final San Francisco show. This performance, along with two new songs, are now available on an LP entitled Translator--Beyond Today: Live at the...2025-06-2053 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Father's Day Music FavoritesWe love our Dads. We wouldn't be who we are without their constant presence in our lives. Naturally, that also means we've incorporated their music into our lives. We have quite a few songs that remind us of our Dads, and we share our memories with you in our special Father's Day episode.
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Gen X Summer Song FavoritesFriend of the show, Craig Rosen, keeps us on our toes as we ping-pong back and forth from proms to fashion to movies. We try to stay on target as we discuss our favorite summer songs from the 70s and 80s.We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-2357 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Mother's Day Music FavoritesWhether we like it or not, our moms shape who we are, and influence how we feel about so much in our lives. This episode is devoted to the music that is embedded in our DNA, thanks to our mothers, or in Holly's case, for her children. Dave goes to showtunes, movie musicals, and one-hit wonders from the 60s and 70s. Holly's mom is all Classic Rock and 90s Alternative. It's an emotional episode filled with bad singing, dancing, and Seinfeld clips.
Happy Mother's Day!
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?April Fools' Day Music FavoritesHappy April Fools' Day! What songs make you smile? For Dave it's a knowing wink from an artist that knows this music can be ridiculous and yet, still love it. For Holly, it's music that makes her do a goofy dance or reminds her of her children. We go from pop and rock to dance and folk. We also learn during our Pop Quiz that, even though Holly is a stickler for "word crimes", she's not as strong when it comes to 80s lyrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2858 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Stuck On The 80s CruiseChristopher Cross might sing of sailing away, but does he feel that way about cruises? Man on the scene, Dave Sloan steps onto The 80s Cruise with his guests Steve Spears and Brad Williams, from the Stuck In The 80s podcast, to discuss how they became involved in this 80s lifestyle. They also offer us their unique take on songs #80 to #71 from the KROQ 1988 year-end countdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-211h 23
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?St. Patrick's Day 80s Music FavoritesWe use the holiday of St. Patrick's Day to recognize a number of our favorite artists from The Emerald Isle. While we have a hard time pronouncing names like Cathal McGarvey, Seamus Ennis and Liam Ó Maonlaí, we certainly do love the music they created. So raise a pint to the Irish and Happy St. Patrick's Day! Sláinte! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-1442 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?We Found Love With Annie ZaleskiHappy Valentine's Day! We here at What Difference Does It Make love love songs, and so does Annie Zaleski. So much so, that she wrote a book about some of her favorite love songs, entitled We Found Love, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Romantic Hits. Annie joins the podcast to talk about her favorite songs, from Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra, to Adele and Usher. Simply put, if you love love, you will love this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-0743 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The KROQ 1988 Countdown With Craig RosenFriend of the show, Craig Rosen, joins us for a record-setting fifth time. On this occasion, we look at songs 90 to 81 on the 1988 KROQ year-end chart. What do we learn? Craig's English teacher embarrassed him in the high school halls, he is still freaked out just by thinking of The Exorcist display at a local theatre, and as always, all roads lead to REM. Of course there's also great 80s music to discuss. Time may have forgotten some of these songs, but not us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-3155 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1988 Countdown BeginsAnd so it begins, as we take a look at the top 106.7 songs played in 1988 on radio station KROQ in Los Angeles. Upcoming episodes will feature ten songs and a special guest, but for this episode, we will examine the bottom seven songs, 106.7 to 101, based on the station's year-end playlist. It's an eclectic group, and a nice entry into the type of music explored on The World Famous KROQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-2435 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1988 Pop CultureIt was the year of debuts, from The Wonder Years to Roseanne toYo! MTV Raps. The Grammys finally recognized the significance of Rap and Heavy Metal, but (spoiler alert) failed to recognize the true innovators in each genre. It was also the year we believed two completely different looking men could be Twins and three womanizing bachelors could raise an infant. What would Brian Boitano do, besides win Gold at the Olympics? For more, you'll just have to tune in to our look back at the year 1988 in pop culture. Learn more about your ad choice...2025-01-171h 01
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Stereo MC's Get ConnectedRob B and Nick Hallam, collectively known as Stereo MC’s, have been releasing music since the mid-1980s when they co-founded the Gee Street recording studio and record label. They had massive hits in the 90s with "Elevate My Mind", "Step It Up”, and "Connected". They then focused on their studio work, creating re-mixes for artists like Madonna, U2, and The Jungle Brothers. They now have their own label, "connected", and have since become established in the ever-popular Afro House genre. Stereo MC's are now re-introducing themselves to a US audience with a brief tour, and the promise of new musi...2025-01-1047 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine: All I Ever WantedBack in 2020, we had the opportunity to chat with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. She had just released her rock n’ roll memoir, All I Ever Wanted. Since then, the Go-Go's have released their official documentary, and they were finally inducted into the Rock Hall. Since January 7 is Kathy's birthday, we wanted to recognize one of our favorite Capricorns by revisiting what previously was a two-parter, into one glorious podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-031h 14
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?New Year's 80s Music FavoritesAnother holiday classic filled with some great 80s music! We discuss our new year's traditions, new year's resolutions, the history behind toasts and of course, all our favorite music we play to usher in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-2741 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Happy Holidays 80s Music FavoritesIt's the holiday season once again so Holly and I present to you this timeless classic episode...now with actual music! Dave's favorite holiday song is "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues. Holly goes all in on Chanukah music with Matisyahu, The Maccabeats and we talk about how the names mentioned on Adam's Sandler's classic tune by remarking that many names might be lost on a younger generation. Do you think people in their 20s might know Ann Landers or Dear Abby?Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at...2024-12-2035 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Christmas and Holiday 80s music favoritesIt truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Holly finds a couple Hanukkah songs favorites via friend of the show, JC Douglas. We talk "Baby, It's Cold Outside" which leads into the film Little Mermaid and Holly reveals a shocking truth. Dave talks up the Phil Spector Christmas and we bring up the Die Hard controversy. And of course, what is an 80s Christmas podcast without talk of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" How many artists can you name that participated in the song? So do like Prince and enjoy a banana daiquiri and enjoy our talk...2024-12-131h 03
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?What Difference Does It Make Best Of 2024It's been quite a year here at What Difference Does It Make. I mean, just look at the cover photo of us at an intimate rehearsal with Neil Finn from Crowded House, and you know we had a memorable year. While we didn't have Neil on the podcast, we did manage to get some of our other favorite musicians and music nerds to talk about 80s music and more. We've condensed some of our favorite clips from 2024 for a greatest hits episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-0644 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Thanksgiving Music FavoritesWe talk turkey....and pie...and candy and occasionally about songs that make us think about Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving episode from 2018 reminds us of how fortunate we are to have food, friends and music in our lives. We talk about Golden Girls, hippies throwing away trash and learn about the word "mondegreen". We are also very thankful to you for listening.Be thankful for three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make. We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn m...2024-11-2252 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The World According To Allee WillisIf you know the Earth, Wind & Fire songs September and Boogie Wonderland, The Pointer Sisters Neutron Dance or I'll Be There For You, aka the opening theme from Friends, then you're familiar with some of the songwriting work of Allee Willis. But that's only half the story. Director Alexis Spraic and Producer Prudence Fenton join the What Difference Does It Make Podcast to tell us about The World According To Allee Willis, a documentary about the multi-layered life of a multi-layered personality. It's a fascinating documentary about a fascinating individual that personally documented most every moment of her life since 1978....2024-11-1535 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Mindy Smith Needs A Quiet TownMindy Smith made quite an impression on Dolly Parton with her take on Dolly's iconic song, "Jolene". She followed that up with her beautiful debut album, One Moment More. Now twenty years into her career, she releases another gorgeous album entitled "Quiet Town". Mindy joins us in the virtual studio to talk about her inspirations and ideas behind the music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-0854 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Robert Hilburn Has Some Words In Defense Of Randy NewmanRobert Hilburn, former LA Times Music Editor/Critic, has become one of the preeminent music biographers for the singer-songwriter. Known for his deep dives into the lives of legendary artists, Robert has penned insightful biographies on Johnny Cash and Paul Simon. Now, he joins us to discuss his latest work, A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country: The Biography Of Randy Newman. We’ll explore Newman’s unique songwriting craft, as Robert shares some of his own unique stories along the way. Robert has been a favorite of ours since we first became music fans, so it’s a true h...2024-11-011h 02
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Halloween Remastered 80s styleIt's not a repeat if you haven't heard it before, so this is the perfect time to revisit Dave's favorite holiday and the one Holly tolerates because candy is involved. We talk about our favorite Halloween songs and movies that Holly has yet to see…Dave is still waiting to discuss Ed Wood with her. Plus, Holly thinks Echo & The Bunnymen's "Killing Moon" is a love song until she learns the terrifying truth. It's a dead man's party, so who can ask for more! We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more...2024-10-2541 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Iain Matthews Tells Us How Much Is EnoughIain Matthews’ 53rd-ish solo album is entitled "How Much Is Enough". He joins the podcast and we learn all about the start of his career, from selling shoes on Carnaby Street in mid-60s Swingin' London, to where he is today. It's a good insight into Iain's mindset about where he sees himself as a working musician/songwriter after nearly 60 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-1852 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Steve Diggle finds harmony with The BuzzcocksWe celebrate Punk For A Day Day on October 25 by recognizing one of our favorite Punks. One wouldn't blame Steve Diggle if he decided to pack up The Buzzcocks name after the death of vocalist Pete Shelley back in 2018. But Steve is carrying on, with the same fervor that powered the band back in Manchester, England in 1978. When we talked back in 2022 The Buzzcock's latest album, Sonics In The Soul had just been released.Steve now has a memoir coming out on October 29 entitled Autonomy: Portrait of A Buzzcock.Steve talks all about the...2024-10-1152 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Denny Tedesco Gets Into The Immediate FamilyWhat does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That’s exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these...2024-10-0458 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Earth To Moon Unit Zappa: A PodcastMoon Unit Zappa has led quite a unique life. The daughter of Frank and Gail, she always called her parents by their first names. Moon was gifted a journal every year since she was five, and now she details many of the crazy stories in her book: Earth To Moon: A Memoir. She also shares some of her secrets on our podcast, including her fake name whenever this famed Valley Girl entered the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-2754 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?One-Hit Wonder DayDid you know September 25th is National One-Hit Wonder Day? Well, neither did we, but since we now know it's a thing, we created this episode. Did we invite friend of the show, Craig Rosen onto the podcast because Steve Rosen, the creator of One-Hit Wonder Day was unavailable? Possibly, but Craig does give us his unique perspective on the songs. What constitutes a one-hit wonder artist? We don't know, but we do know a hit when we hear it, so please enjoy our salute to 80s one-hit wonders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...2024-09-201h 15
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Redd Kross Remain InnocentIt's been quite a year for the brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They’re currently in the middle of a tour in support of their eponymous double album, their oral history memoir, Now You're One Of Us: The Story Of Redd Kross comes out in October, and before the year is up, we’ll see the release of their documentary, Born Innocent. Somehow they boys found time to chat with us about the important things like K-Pop Band, Blackpink, the Chuck Connors show Thrill Seekers, and Sonny Bono. Learn more about your ad choi...2024-09-131h 18
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Pop songs: 1984 vs 2017Most people believe the year they graduated high school was the greatest year in pop music history. We put that theory to the test as we match up the year Dave graduated high school, 1984, against 2017, the year his daughter, Emma, graduated. It's quite a battle, and you may be surprised to find, like Holly, that you might like the songs from 2017 a bit more than those from 1984. This is not a "grody to the max (1984) episode nor is there any "clapback" or "facepalms" #2017, just a gnarly (1984) chat and some banging #2017 tunes. Learn more about your...2024-09-0658 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Workin' Overtime music for Labor DayEven though it's Labor Day, we think every day is a Manic Monday. We're Takin' Care of Business over here at What Difference Does It Make, so we say, Let's Work!, as we recognize songs that salute the Working Class Hero. What a way to make a livin'!We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-3044 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Warren Zanes Delivers Us To NebraskaWarren Zanes' recent career trajectory has landed him in Nebraska…specifically, Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska. Warren’s book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim. Warren also hosts the concert performance of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music. It's currently airing on PBS and features performances by Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, Lucinda Williams, and Lyle Lovett. Last, but definitely not least, there will be a film version of Warren's book, directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Warren Zanes join...2024-08-2356 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Robyn Hitchcock Never Left 1967Robyn Hitchcock has had quite the musical career. So much so that two movies have been made about him: The documentary Robyn Hitchcock: Sex, Food, Death...and Insects, and the Jonathan Demme-directed performance film, Storefront Hitchcock. However, when Robyn decided to write his own story, he centered it on a particularly meaningful point in his life: When he was 14 years old. The memoir is 1967: How I Got There And Why I Never Left. Robyn joins the podcast to tell us all about this magical year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1657 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Duran Duran Appreciation DayAugust 10th is Duran Duran Appreciation Day. As it turns out, not only are we self-proclaimed Duranies, but our guests love the Fab 5 as well. So for this episode, we've compiled comments and observations from our past guests (and ourselves) about the music we love so much by Simon, John, Nick, Andy, and Roger. Happy Duran Duran Appreciation Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-091h 06
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Desperately Seeking Susan SeidelmanSusan Seidelman has directed films with Meryl Streep, John Malkovich, and Madonna, but how does a humble girl from the suburbs of Philadelphia get to such a point? It's all documented in her new book, Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls. Susan joins the podcast to talk about movies, music, mothers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-0254 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Matt Pinfield: Music, Mayhem And MTVMatt Pinfield would probably consider himself "just a music fan from New Jersey". But fans of his radio and club shows, as well as music artists like David Bowie and Depeche Mode immediately recognized the passion and knowledge that Matt possessed. This led to the distinction of being THE spokesperson for rock music fans when he first began hosting the Alternative Music show 120 Minutes on MTV in 1995. It's all documented in his memoir, All These Things That I've Done: My Insane, Improbable Rock Life. We’re lucky to have Matt on the podcast to discuss his life, as well as the...2024-07-261h 21
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?It's Lyndsanity! with Lyndsey ParkerMusic Journalist Lyndsey Parker is a fixture on the Los Angeles music scene. For more than two decades, she served as the Music Editor for Yahoo Entertainment, interviewing all our favorite music artists, including 80s icons like The Cure, Duran Duran, and Cyndi Lauper. You've seen her as a correspondent on AXS TV and Fox 11 News in Los Angeles, and as a moderator at the Grammy Museum. You can learn all about Lyndsey on her website, Lyndsanity! First and foremost, she is a music fan, and also a Valley Girl, which makes her the perfect guest to discuss the 80s an...2024-07-191h 29
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?We Groove To Swedish EgilWe first heard Swedish Egil at KROQ in Los Angeles, where for ten years he played his favorite dance, ska, and electronic music, introducing us to bands like New Order and Kraftwerk. From there, he became Music Director of MARS-FM, and introduced us to techno and rave artists like The Orb and Moby. And for the past three decades, Egil spearheaded Groove Radio, first in Los Angeles, then in syndication, and now globally through his website Groove Radio. You can also hear him still spinning 80s music on SiriusXM’s First Wave. So after we learn how a Swedish boy...2024-07-121h 13
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?80s Summer Song FavoritesIn this classic episode, we welcome special guest Chelsea Cantos into our What Difference Does It Make studio. Holly's daughter just wanted to tag along and see how the "magic" happens, so she happily strapped on the "cans" and became a big part of our show, offering up her unique perspective as we present some of our favorite 80s summertime favorites.We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-0539 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Alan Hunter: The OG MTV VJAlan Hunter was the first person we saw for the debut of MTV on August 1, 1981 (just don't remind Mark Goodman of this fact). Alan has maintained a passion for the 80s music that defined our youth. This, naturally, makes him the perfect guest for our podcast, as we discuss his career, his newfound love of cruises, and songs 40 to 31 from the KROQ 1987 year-end chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-281h 15
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Paige Stark Is Good At LovePaige Stark is a multi-hyphenated artist. She's a Director-Writer-Actor-Producer, but she joins our podcast because we’re fans of her music. Her just- released EP is entitled Good At Love, and we get into all the interesting insights from the start of her career, her impressive list of friends, and the crazy story of how she became associated with Clementine Creevy from the band, Cherry Glazerr. Stay until the end of the episode, as Paige treats us to two in-studio performances, "Zombie Brain Drain", and a cover of Roxy Music's "Take A Chance With Me". Learn...2024-06-211h 05
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Rockin' Rob TonkinMusic Industry executive Rob Tonkin has been a fixture in the business for over four decades. He's accumulated quite a few stories, so much so that he’ll be releasing his own memoir in very the near future (tentatively called "Rockin' Robbie"). Meanwhile, Rob joins us in our What Difference Does It Make virtual studio to share some of his stories, and to discuss some 80s music; specifically the year 1987, and songs 50 to 41 from the KROQ year-end chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-071h 15
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The dB's Stands For DeciBelsExciting news for fans of power pop, as the dB's are releasing a reissue of their excellent debut LP, Stands for deciBels. Formed in New York City by four North Carolinians, The dB’s consist of singers-guitarists-songwriters Chris Stamey and Peter Holsapple, bassist Gene Holder, and drummer Will Rigby. Amazingly, this remastered edition is the first time the set has been released on vinyl in the United States.We're fortunate to have Peter and Will in the What Difference Does It Make virtual studio to discuss the joys and frustrations of being in an indie rock band in...2024-05-3142 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Hey! Do You Remember KROQ In 1987?Hey! Did you know there are other 80s music podcasts? It's true! Joe Christopher and Kari Race host a podcast called Hey! Remember The 80s? We‘re happy to have them as our guests this week to talk about their podcast, their love of 80s music, and to hear their opinions on songs 60 to 51 from the 1987 year-end KROQ playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-05-171h 11
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Marco Collins Gives Us Both The Glamour And The SqualorMarco Collins may be best known as the Music Director at KNDD/The End in Seattle during the height of the grunge era. His career actually started at 91X in San Diego, but he had to commute to the station, located in Tijuana, Mexico, to get to his overnight shift. It's part glamour and part squalor. The Glamour & The Squalor also happens to be the name of his own documentary. We’re treated to a look into the life of Marco Collins, and we give him a chance to share his love of 80s music, as we discuss songs from the 1...2024-05-031h 00
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Midge Ure: Cataloging The HitsThe breadth of the Midge Ure music catalogue is one to behold. His career started in the 1970’s with the boy band, Slik, followed by Rich Kids through to Visage and Ultravox and a thriving solo career. That's even without mentioning the historic work he's done for Band Aid & Live Aid in the 80’s. We are thrilled Midge Ure can join us on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-261h 05
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Lol Tolhurst Gives Us The History Of GothFounding member of The Cure and Rock Hall Inductee, Lol Tolhurst, joins the podcast to chat about his second book, entitled GOTH. It's a deep dive into the dark Romanticism of Goth music.Of course, since we like to keep things upbeat, we also discuss the eclipse, family, sunny California, and his new album, Los Angeles, with his old friend Budgie, drummer from Siouxsie & The Banshees, and Jacknife Lee, producer of records by U2, REM, and Taylor Swift. Yes, we are mentioning Taylor Swift in our episode about Goth. Learn more about your ad c...2024-04-1939 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Dylan Chambers Gets HighDylan Chambers is one soulful dude, as a listen to his EP For Your Listening Pleasure! will prove. His first single, "High (When I'm Low)," featuring LunchMoney Lewis and Dave Koz, will immediately put a smile on your face. Dylan steps into our studio to discuss his beginnings in Arlington, Texas, and his many collaborations with artists from Mark Ballas, (of Dancing With The Stars fame), to Aldae, co-songwriter of “Flowers", by Miley Cyrus. To top off our episode, Dylan plays an acoustic set for us that culminates with Hall & Oates "Sara Smile". Learn more about your ad...2024-04-121h 00
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Urgent! Rick Wills Hits The Trail For ForeignerForeigner is one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, with worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, but they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yet. Rick Wills, bassist for the band, joins the podcast not only to push for Foreigner's entry into the Rock Hall, but to chat with us about his renowned career, including stints playing with David Gilmour, and discovering he was owed a lot of money as the co-writer of Peter Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...2024-04-0558 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?It's Time To Follow Pearl HarbourPearl Harbour has a deep love of Rockabilly music. So much so that instead of recording another album on a major label with Pearl Harbor and The Explosions, she left the band to record a solo record. The result was the 1980 release, Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too. Unfortunately, the album was slightly ahead of its time, missing out on the 80s rockabilly revival from bands like The Stray Cats and The Blasters. Fortunately, we now have this re-release. Pearl joins the podcast to relive those times including stories about contributions from members of The Clash and Ian Dury & The...2024-03-2248 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Dave Tarnowski Creates Disappointing AffirmationsDave Tarnowski, like everyone, has voices in his head, confirming and/or denying his worst fears. Unlike everyone, Dave has created an Instagram Account around the concept, with 2.2 million followers and counting. He has now turned that social media success into a book, entitled Disappointing Affirmations: Unfollow your dreams! However, for this episode, Dave talks about his true loves, Nick Cave, The Cure, and 80s teen sensation, Tiffany. We do manage to talk about the book as well, and Dave gives us the scoop on how he created the idea behind the memes. Learn more about you...2024-03-0848 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Dave Beasing Is The Sound That BrandsDave Beasing joins the podcast this week. Dave is the CEO of Sound That BRANDS, a company that helps Brands tell their stories through audio-based marketing content…aka PODCASTS! Dave also has his own stories to share about growing up in Omaha, and his long career in radio. After the stories, Dave adds his thoughts about a ten-song chunk of music played on The World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles back in 1987, specifically #80-71 from the year-end chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-011h 02
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Ireland's Enda Caldwell Comes To LAIreland native and radio geek, Enda Caldwell, has been heard on Atlantic 252, Radio Luxembourg, Today FM and Radio Nova in Ireland, Kiss in The UK, and many other radio stations worldwide, like 106.5 Rivera Radio in Monaco. He’s currently the afternoon drive host at New York's EDM station, Pulse 87. However, in this episode, Enda steps into the way-back machine to talk about his career, and to review some of the music played on The World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles from the year 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-2357 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Karen Glauber Has Got The HITSKaren Glauber is the President of HITS Magazine. She started her career with the legendary label, A&M Records, back in the 80s. She's also got strong opinions about the music. This makes her the perfect guest for our look at the music the World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles played back in 1987. This week we look at songs 100 to 91, based on their year-end chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1657 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?What Difference Does It Make Best Of 2023Well, the saying goes, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.", but as Holly says, "I would be happy if we could have another year like this year." So we now look back at 2023 with a few highlights from our chats with many memorable guests. If you're new to What Difference Does It Make, this might very well be a good place to start, or simply a good place to catch up on what you've been missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-0557 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Christmas Music FavoritesWhat Difference Does It Make, the 80s music podcast, celebrates our favorite 80s Christmas songs. Holly tells us how she wooed her future husband with some skiing lessons and we also do a wrap on a couple old school rap classics.We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-1535 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Happy Movember!It's the most wonderful time of the year...at least for those allowed to grow a moustache in the month of November, aka Movember. The reason for this moustache celebration is because two Aussies (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) wanted to create awareness for men's health issues. Cut to twenty years later, and the movement is bigger than ever. To celebrate the month, we invited Max Skinner, Community Development Manager representing Movember. We talk about the history, the ideas, and the causes they support. Of course, we also talk about our favorite musicians and songs that best represent the 'mo...2023-11-0340 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Holly Knight Is The WarriorBarry Manilow may write the songs that make the Boomers sing, but when it comes to Gen X, look no further than Holly Knight. This member of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame has written smash hits for Pat Benatar, Aerosmith, Heart, KISS, Rod Stewart, and she is most noted for her collaboration with Tina Turner on nine songs, including "The Best" and "Better Be Good To Me". Holly steps into our virtual studio to talk about her memoir, I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing The Hits and Rocking The MTV Eighties. Learn more abo...2023-09-291h 01
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?MTV Anniversary Part 2We continue our look at the first songs played on MTV by reviewing videos 16 to 25. In this episode, we agree that Iron Maiden segueing into REO Speedwagon is a horrible idea. Holly learns about Mr. Briefcase, AND she teaches Dave about the real meaning behind Phil Collins, "In The Air Tonight". After all this excitement, we test ourselves with a little MTV trivia quiz. It'll make you demand, "I want my MTV podcast!" We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-0534 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?MTV AnniversaryIt was the early days of MTV, and it was also the early days of our podcast, circa 2018, when we dissected the videos played on August 1, 1981, the day MTV was launched. This day was so important, we made it a two-part episode. In the first part, we debate our way through the first 15 videos played on MTV. We discover that one of our favorite Pat Benatar songs is, in fact a cover. We question the musical direction of Styx. And, Holly learns the definition of brass when it's in one's pocket.We are a proud member of...2022-07-2934 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Marc Mookie Kaczor of 885 FMOur favorite Los Angeles radio station is 885FM, so it was very cool to get Marc "Mookie" Kaczor into our virtual What Difference Does It Make studios. Mookie has turned us on to so many new artists that it was great to return the favor and introduce him to some of our favorites as we look at the songs KROQ played back in 1984. This week we focus in on songs 50 to 41 which covers everything from Prince to Killing Joke. Oh, and if you know Dave Grohl, please put him in touch with Mookie. He needs a favor....2021-04-091h 08
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Kyle Meredith with WDDIM PodcastKyle Meredith, Music Director at WFPK in Louisville and host of his own podcast Kyle Meredith with... is ready to step in the ring with Holly and Dave and offer up his opinion on the year that was 1984. In this episode we look at songs 80 to 71 from radio station KROQ in Los Angeles' year end chart. Kyle may have been a young child in the 80s but he has strong opinions on the music played during this time and because of his love of the decade, we welcome Kyle as an unofficial member of Gen X. The music countdown...2021-02-191h 07
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Melissa Gould: WidowishDave knew he had found a new friend when he saw Joel ...clad in a Wilco t-shirt...at his daughter's soccer game. They bonded easily over music and sports. Dave was also happy to discover another good friend, in Joel's wife, Melissa Gould. She is warm, with a great sense of humor. While learning to live with his MS diagnosis, tragedy struck when Joel passed away in 2013 at the age of fifty. Melissa then found herself alone, a young widow with a young daughter. She chronicles her journey in her memoir, Widowish. While it is a heartbreaking story, Melissa...2021-01-2954 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1984 music KROQ songs 106.7 to 101Our cover photo boy this week is Swedish Egil The jock from KROQ in Los Angeles kicks off our countdown with a song that time has forgotten, 'Erotic Egil'. Time has forgotten it because it is nowhere to be found. Fortunately, most of the songs played back then are still around and ready to be dissected. We jump right in to the year that was 1984 and discover many lost classics. We strive/strove/are striven (Holly and Dave and decide which is the proper word) to create a great show so welcome to 1984 as we countdown the top 106.7 songs.2021-01-1541 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1984 Pop CultureSeason Premiere! In anticipation of our upcoming dissection of the songs played on KROQ in 1984, we wanted to set the table so to speak, and take you back to what we might have been doing back in the day. Dave was probably driving his Dodge Turbo Colt and wearing his sunglasses at night on his way to see Beverly Hills Cop....again. When not working at Camp Beverly Hills, Holly was sitting at home with her newly purchased answering machine, watching night time dramas and waiting for her yellow Corvette driving, mustachioed lothario to call. All this and more...2021-01-0839 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Eddie Van Halen TributeYou don't need to know anything about the guitar to know that what Eddie Van Halen did when he placed his fingers on those strings was something totally unique. Holly and Dave do their best to unpack the impact he had on popular culture with his guitar playing. When they run out of words they call in their friends, SiriusXM personality, Mark Goodman and journalist Craig Rosen to give their perspective.We made a Spotify playlist of some of our favorite Eddie Van Halen solos. You can hear it from our websiteThis show is...2020-10-0941 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?JC Douglas answers some questionsIf you've listened to our show at all you know that Holly and Dave ask each other music trivia questions at the end of each episode. JC Douglas from C100 in Nova Scotia wanted to be a part of the fun, so we drilled him on some questions. Turns out, each question was just another excuse to go into more stories about the artists he has met...just don't ask him about Bryan Adams. We also learned how to tell the difference between an accent from Nova Scotia and one from Maine. Get three FREE months of Amazo...2020-04-1026 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1983 KROQ Top 106.7 Songs 30 to 21Did you see the video? Holly continually swats away the question. Okay maybe she didn't see the videos, but she knows the songs. We discuss the most popular songs played on 106.7 KROQ in the year 1983. This episode we discuss songs 30 to 21 on the countdown. We discover some high school wordplay from The English Beat's "Save It For Later", the awkward publicity photos Tears for Fears seem to embrace and recognize the concern of the parents in the song "Institutionalized". Check out the Spotify playlist and some of the videos discussed on our websiteGet three FREE mo...2020-03-1352 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1983 KROQ Top 106.7 Songs 50 to 41This episode includes talk of cover songs, alcohol and break-ups. No we have not switched formats to country music but each song we discuss this week seems to be centered around those topics. It's a fun talk and Holly and I are proud to be associated with it. Alan Smithee will not be a part of this podcast, although he is discussed. Sign up for our email list and listen to our Spotify playlist on our What Difference Does It Make website.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at W...2020-02-2850 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1983 Pop Culture Part 1We kick off a new season of What Difference Does It Make by diving into the year 1983. Before we do our deep dive into the music we go down the rabbit hole (as we mention that phrase too many time to mention) and talk movies and fashion. Actually, Dave talks movies and Holly talks fashion. It was a good year for pop culture but I'm betting Holly will not like this 1983 movie soundtrack playlist featuring Frank Stallone, Barbra Streisand and Tangerine Dream. The one song she would like "Spring Break" by Cheap Trick is unfortunately not on Spoti...2019-11-0136 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Dan McGrath Interview Part 2Holly and Dave continue their lively talk with Dan McGrath, composer of The Strictly Come Dancing series in the UK and self-proclaimed 80s music nerd. Dan talks about how he was fortunate enough to witness an early performance of Depeche Mode at his school, we learn when it's the best time to interview Trevor Horn, we allow Dan to nerd up a little bit about his love of Roland and Moog Source Keyboards and we also learn a few new British phrases. Dan was not only kind enough to share his time with us but he created hi...2019-10-1842 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Eddie Money and Ric Ocasek TributeHolly and Dave celebrate the music of Eddie Money and Ric Ocasek. Two artists that knew how to exhibit their own brand of cool and were able to create some of the most memorable mainstream pop hits that somehow still rocked. Both men had a keen sense of humor and seemed to be devoted family men. We talk about their music and what it meant to us. Give a listen to some of our favorite songs on our What Difference Does It Make podcast playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s mu...2019-09-2139 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Pasadena Daydream Wrap Up ShowDave and Holly venture outside the studio to experience an actual concert going experience. The Pasadena Daydream Festival curated by Robert Smith of The Cure. Here all about our strategy to experience as much of the the music as possible while still being able to consume tacos and donuts and beer. Don't forget to enhance your experience by listening to the What Difference Does It Make podcast Spotify playlist. We feature two songs from each artist. The first track is the first song they played at the Festival. The second song is our personal pick. Enjoy!Get t...2019-09-0422 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Pasadena Daydream Preshow Podcast Part 2For part 2 of our Pasadena Daydream Festival Preshow tailgate party, Dave lays down his rules for preparing for a concert. Holly provides the opposing viewpoint. Based on the Part 1 lottery picks, Holly takes the lead in discussing most of the larger font bands. Dave gets Mogwai while Holly provides some insight into Throwing Muses, Deftones, Pixies and The Cure. And we both wonder how much dancing there will be at the show. Listen to a selected song from each band on our What Difference Does It Make Spotfiy playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Musi...2019-08-2829 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Pasadena Daydream Preshow Podcast Part 1Dave and Holly have a drawing to determine which 5 of the 10 bands that each will discuss for the Pasadena Daydream Festival curated by Robert Smith of The Cure. Dave picks 4 of the 5 smaller font bands for part 1 and drops some knowledge about KælanMikla, Emma Ruth Rundle, The Twilight Sad and The Joy Formidable. Holly shares her insights on Chelsea Wolfe. Hear the music discussed on our Spotify What Difference Does It Make Podcast playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make...2019-08-2134 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1982 Countdown Song Numbers 10 to 1In our season 3 finale, we wrap up the year that was 1982 on the KROQ charts. The Go-Gos take a vacation, Sparks make some predictions and Foster Farms gives a unique twist to Human League's "Don't You Want Me". Plus Dave goes on Urban Dictionary and learns all about a Sex Dwarf. It's a great send off to the year that was 1982. Our theme music is provided by Joel Graves of New Monkey Studio. Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeYou can als...2019-07-1949 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1982 Countdown Song Numbers 20 to 11Dave and Holly discuss going to a Go-Go with The Rolling Stones, Aidan Quinn and Darryl Hannah dancing to Romeo Void and Toni Basil strutting her stuff with the Monkees Davey Jones. Plus Adam Ant pays tribute to Monty Python. All this and more as we make our way down the KROQ, Roq of the 80s 1982 countdown. This episode features songs number 20 to 11. Hear all the music discussed on the What Difference Does It Make Spotify playlist. Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make2019-07-1246 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1982 Countdown Songs Numbers 30 to 21Summer is here so Holly and Dave start imagining going on a Duran Duran type tour and heading to Sri Lanka or hanging out to the beach and listening to Haircut 100. However you may enjoy the change in season, come back with us to 1982 and give the What Difference Does It Make podcast a listen.Hear the music on the What Difference Does It Make Spotify playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad cho...2019-06-2145 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Countdown Song Numbers 60 to 51Holly and Dave try to get water? milk? blood? from a turnip in this episode and discuss Inglorious Bastards, Area Codes, prank phone calls and Simon, Holly's WAZE guy. We also manage to discuss songs 60 to 51 from KROQ's original 1982 year end list. You can hear the music on the "What Difference Does It Make podcast" Spotify playlist Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2631 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Countdown Song Numbers 70 to 61Dave and Holly have an "interesting" episode. They begin by wondering if the word "interesting" is an effective word to describe something of interest. Holly gives a shout out to her most interesting high school teacher, Holly quizzes Dave on interesting Australian colloquialisms and we also manage to talk about music and the interesting songs that came out of KROQ in 1982. Follow along with us on our Spotify "What Difference Does It Make Podcast" playlist. Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Countdown Song Numbers 79 to 71In this episode Holly and Dave discuss how nice it would be to be Nick Lowe and unexpectedly receive a million dollar check for a song you wrote 20 years ago. Dave worries about parking on the dance floor while hanging out at the record machine. He also annoys Holly by putting "The" in front of every band name like "The Adam and The Ants". Give a listen to all songs discussed on the What Difference Does It Make Spotify playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Dif...2019-04-1218 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Countdown Song Numbers 90 to 80Holly and Dave are back at it going back to 1982 and talking about the songs we heard back in 1982 on KROQ Roq of The 80s in Los Angeles. In this episode we go through songs 90 to 80. We realize that the Translator's "Everywhere That I'm Not" would not be as effective in the social media era, Dave learns that Mink Deville, much like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull is a band name and not an actual person in the band, Holly does her Joey Tribbiani impersonation and Dave destroys the studio. You can follow along to the songs on...2019-04-0531 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Rock Hall Inductees 2019 Part 2In anticipation of the 2019 Inductees, Dave and Holly spend most of their time talking about wanting to see Janet and Def Leppard in Vegas and The Cure in Australia. Dave struggles with the spelling of Leppard and Holly struggles with trying to guess the individual's that will induct each artist into the Rock Hall. Dave also gets to fanboy on Radiohead and Holly gets to fangirl on The Cure. Hear the music on the "What Difference Does It Make" Spotify playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at Wha...2019-03-2843 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Rock Hall Inductees Class of 2019Dave and Holly talk about the the seven Inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2019. In this episode, we start off our conversation with Winger(?!?) and ending it with MTV's Real World. In between, we do manage to talk about our love for Stevie Nicks, The Zombies and Roxy Music. Holly desperately tries to guess which artist(s) have been assigned to officially do the induction speech for the ceremony. You can listen to some of our favorite songs from the artists on our Spotify playlist.Get three FREE months of Amazon Musi...2019-03-2226 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Countdown 100-91Simon LeBon may have said being on a boat for Duran Duran's Rio video was a joke but Holly and Dave knew this something to aspire to. We should all look this good whilst sailing. The real joke was the "Sex" song by Berlin. And there was nothing funny about German band Trio singing about not being loved, nor was Sparks being funny while being Eaten By The Monster Of Love. It's all under discussion on this episode of "What Difference Does It Make." Listen to the music on our Spotify playlist Get three FREE months...2019-03-0128 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1982 KROQ Music Countdown 106.7 to 101Dave and Holly talk about the songs that we heard on KROQ, Roq of the 80s in 1982. The first song on the list "I Had Sex With ET" by Barnes and Barnes leads into a podcast within our podcast, "Movie Talk" with Dave and Holly. We eventually start talking about some of our favorite artists including The Clash, Joe Jackson and Squeeze.Follow along on the Spotify playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad...2019-02-2233 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Freddy Snakeskin of KROQ Interview Part 1Holly and Dave get to interview one of their radio heroes, the one and only Freddie Snakeskin, air talent and PD for KROQ Roq of the 80s. In part 1, Freddie talks about his origin story and the cast of characters that helped shape the station.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-0926 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Favorite Albums from 1982 Part 2Dave and Holly continue their talk about their favorite 80s music records from 1982. Holly seems to favor bands from Down Under like INXS and Split Enz while Dave goes for odd looking Englishmen like Elvis Costello and Richard Thompson.Listen to the music discussed on our Spotify playlist Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-0940 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Favorite Albums from 1982Dave and Holly talk about their favorite 80s music albums from 1982. Holly liked to dance and swoon citing Yaz and ABC. Dave liked to feel morbid citing Springsteen's Nebraska. However, they agree that 1999 was what made 1982 special. Thanks Prince!Listen to all the music on our Spotify playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-0242 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1981 Top Songs 20 to 11We've reached number 11 as we do our deep dive into the top 106.7 songs played on KROQ in 1981. The women reign supreme as Chrissie Hynde, Lene Lovich and The Go-Go's, dominated the KROQ airwaves. In addition, Holly fawns over Adam Ant and Dave wonders whatever happened to Su Tissue of Suburban Lawns.We are a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast network.Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Spotify playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make 2018-10-1230 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1981 Top Songs 30 to 21Dave and Holly continue to count down the songs played on KROQ in 1981. Dave reminisces about The Waitresses and Square Pegs, attempts to remind Holly about the Adam Ant Prince Charming dance and making mixtapes. Holly reminisces about high school boyfriends in bands. Holly had a much better high school life than Dave.Listen along to all songs discussed on our Spotify playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of The Pantheon Podcast network.2018-10-0325 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1981 Top Songs 39 to 31Holly and Dave discuss songs 39 to 31 of the KROQ countdown from 1981. Strange but true KROQ played Rush's Tom Sawyer in 1981 so Holly gets to geek out over her favorite prog rock band and Dave still doesn't know how to pronounce the drummer's name. Holly also gets to fan over The Go-Go's and Billy Idol.Give a listen to the Spotify playlistGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast network. 2018-09-2633 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 1981 Top 106.7 songs 69 to 40Holly and Dave continue their discussion of the top 106.7 songs played on KROQ in 1981. In this Ep we go through songs 69 (wink) to number 40. So many dirty songs on this list, from Sex Junkie to What Does Sex Mean To Me.Hear the music on our Spotify playlist Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-09-1924 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 106.7 Top Songs of 1981Holly and Dave talk about the top 106.7 songs played on Los Angeles radio station KROQ, Roq of the 80s in 1981. In this first part we get up to song #70.Listen to the music discussed on our Spotify playlistGet a FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-09-1037 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Jeff Lynne's ELOHolly sees Jeff Lynne's ELO and we see if there's any difference between shows from 1978 and 2018. Holly frets about the alleged meaning behind Livin' Thing and since this is an 80s podcast, we touch on ELO's 1981 album "Time".Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-08-3135 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?80s Tribute BandsDave and Holly discuss tribute bands. And would Holly actually take a couple Sheryl Crow albums as her Desert Island Discs? Would Dave take The Smithereens?Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The 80s Retro Futura show with ABC and Modern EnglishDave and Holly discuss the expectations and realities of seeing a nostalgic 80s show featuring ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Limahl of Kajagogo and Annabella of Bow Wow Wow.Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make
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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?1980 Yacht Rock Oingo Boingo and AbbaDave & Holly continue to discuss their love (and hate) of music from 1980. The year has a wide variety of genres and we get into a few. We discuss the ultimate Yacht Rock concert from Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross. Dave does the dirty work and watches Forbidden Zone, the film debut for The Mystic Knights of The Oingo Boingo and scored by recent high school grad, Danny Elfman. Holly is excited about Mama Mia Here We Go Again, while Dave just loves "The Winner Take It All"Listen to our playlist on Spotify...2018-07-2324 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Our Favorite Music from 1980Dave & Holly discuss more music from the year 1980 and we discover that we need an assistant to help us remember everything.Listen to the playlist on SpotifyGet three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of the Pantheon Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-07-0536 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?KROQ 106.7 Best Songs of 1980Dave and Holly discuss the 1980 KROQ playlist and love that both Squeeze and AC/DC are on it. Plus, why does Holly hate Devo?Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to What Difference Does It Make, your 80s music podcast.Also, find us and subscribe on YouTubeGet a FREE month of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It MakeWe are a proud member of The Pantheon Podcast Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2018-06-2647 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?What Difference Does It Make -TrailerWelcome to What Difference Does It Make, the 80s music podcast.. Dave and Holly talk all things 80s, but mostly music.You can find us on your favorite podcast platform.Get Amazon Music for FREE courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-05-2902 min