A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?

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Eddie Money and Ric Ocasek Tribute Sep 21, 2019

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Holly 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.

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Trevor Steel of The Escape Club Interview Sep 13, 2019

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We are very happy to welcome Trevor Steel of The Escape Club into our studios. Trevor was happy to share band stories including where he was when he found out "Wild, Wild West" had hit number one, the terror he faced trying to make the underwater video for "I'll Be There" and to talk about some new music from The Escape Club "We Can't Go Wrong".

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Pasadena Daydream Wrap Up Show Sep 04, 2019

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Dave 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.

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Pasadena Daydream Preshow Podcast Part 2 Aug 28, 2019

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For 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.

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Pasadena Daydream Preshow Podcast Part 1 Aug 21, 2019

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Dave 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.

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Nick Longo interview on Artist Logos Part 2 Aug 16, 2019

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It's the final part of our "What Difference Does It Make Podcast" interview with Nick Longo of Longo Designs. Nick lets us know that sometimes fonts work for bands like NWA and Pink Floyd, most hair metal fonts had a similar look and never, ever. ever use Hobo, Papyrus or Comic Sans fonts! We also can't like Nick leave without taking our 80s trivia quiz.

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Nick Longo Interview on Artist Logos Part 1 Aug 09, 2019

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What makes an iconic Artist Logo? It's a lot to consider but sometimes simplicity is best. Branding Specialist Nick Longo of Longo Designs breaks it down for us and lets us know why KISS, AC/DC and Aerosmith, among many others were able to tap into something iconic and help define the band.

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Nick Longo Interview Album Covers Part 2 Aug 02, 2019

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In part 2 of our interview with Nick Longo of Longo Designs, we dissect the two iconic Rush album covers, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures and discuss why the Pretenders debut and The Talking Heads Remain In Light album covers were so effective. Nick brings great insight into our talk. So give a listen!

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Nick Longo Interview Album Covers Part 1 Jul 26, 2019

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In part 1 of our extensive interview with Brand Builder Nick Longo, we discuss why the What Difference Does It Podcast logo works so well, after all he is the person that created it. We also talk about what defines 80s artwork. why Van Halen's 1984 cover perfectly defined the band and why The Police's 1983 album Synchronicity is a perfect example of how do do it right with just colors and font. Learn more about Nick through his Deeply Graphic podcast and on his Longo Designs website.

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KROQ 1982 Countdown Song Numbers 10 to 1 Jul 19, 2019

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In 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.

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