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Episode 116: Pride Jun 29, 2021

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Episode 116: June is Pride Month, and HRT80s is back with an episode that spotlights 80's artists who are part of the LGBT community. Some real icons here!! // Segment two is "Just A Bit Outside" -- our look at a song that didn't hit the Top 40. Did it deserve to become a hit??

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Episode 115: All That Sax Jun 22, 2021

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Episode 115: We've heard about the longest guitar and piano solos of the 1980's, and in this episode, Joe and Kari focus on the sax! Take a deep breath and dive right in! Grover Washington and legend Junior Walker make an appearance, as well as some artists you may not expect. // Just a Bit Outside -- That segment that looks at songs that peaked outside the top 40 is back, with a couple of names that are new to the podcast. Did they deserve to go all the way? You be the judge!

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Episode 114: Pazz and Jop/ HRT80s Court Jun 15, 2021

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Episode 114: Joe and Kari are back to discuss the results of the Village Voice Pazz and Jop Poll from 1982 and 1983. Just like last time, there are some artists that don't get many Top 40 hits, but are they worthy?? Elvis Costello, X and Grandmaster Flash are a few of the artists that find some love from the critics. // Hey Remember the 80's Court: A recent Stereogum article highlights the similarities between "Wild Wild West" and "Pump It Up" -- Joe and Kari take it to the courts to decide -- Did Escape Club rip off Elvis Costello?? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but Elvis is guilty too!!

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Episode 113: Guitars and Screamers Jun 08, 2021

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Episode 113: So many tidbits this week, we almost called this episode "The Tidbit Hour" but worry not -- Joe and Kari finally get to the main event, Longest Guitar Solos of the 80's. Joe and Kari love a nice, shredding guitar solo, and this rundown of the longest guitar solos in Hot 100 Hits will have you saying "Oh. Sure", "Hmm...okay, I guess," and "Who is that now??" // Screamer of the Week -- Joe and Kari just can't stop headbanging this week with a look at some picks from influential rock station WLIR. Rock on!!!

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Episode 112: Pazz and Jop Jun 01, 2021

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Episode 112: Tidbits: Duran Duran has a new song! It's...something! // Pazz and Jop: The Village Voice runs a poll of the best songs and albums of the year, and it's quite different from the Top 40!! Joe and Kari take a look at how it came to be. Some interesting pics for the early 80's, including the Clash, Laurie Anderson, Pylon, and other acts that Casey Kasem didn't really discuss. // That's Not a Number One Hit...THIS is a Number One Hit -- Julian Lennon was still hitting the charts in Australia after his run of US and UK hits dried up. And it's a good one! Now You're In Heaven when you tune into the newest episode!

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Episode 111: Hi-NRG May 25, 2021

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Episode 111: After being bumped for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announcement, Joe and Kari finally bring you Hi-NRG! From Donna Summer to Tarzan Boy, your hosts discuss the roots of this energetic genre which got started in dance clubs in the late 70s.
Your hosts discuss the origin story of the Hit Factory of Stock, Aitken, and Waterman and how they initially had money problem; but that all changed after they became involved in Hi-NRG. Kari and Joe have some opinions on the genre, have some theories about the Hit Factory's money woes, and tell a story about a young errand boy who would never give up.
Next is Just a Bit Outside, where it is all about eyes. Kari and Joe talk about Sad Eyes, Lonely Eyes, and get confused along the way. What they aren't confused about is how George Tobin ripped off The Bee Gees.

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Episode 110: Hall of Fame Game pt. 3 May 18, 2021

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Episode 110: This week’s episode is sponsored by the letter F. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the inductees for 2021! Who was chosen for this illustrious honor? Joe and Kari run down the list and give their opinions. And then it's time to spotlight those 80's acts that were inducted over the last decade: some were drama-filled, some were overdue, and some were just right. Time to put this issue to rest (at least until 2022).

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Episode 109: Hall of Fame Game pt. 2 May 11, 2021

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Episode 109: Breaking news in Tidbits, along with some MTV Classic discussion. Was Billy Idol always so hot? Survey says: Yes.
With voting for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame completed, it's time for another look at the 80's acts which have already been inducted. Detective Kari has uncovered some information that was missing from part one, but apparently we may never get all of the answers from the HOF Powers That Be.
Finally, in Songs That Time Forgot, your hosts discuss two songs which fared well on the international charts (here in the US, not so much).

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Episode 108: Cash Box May 04, 2021

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Episode 108: MTV Classic shows up in the tidbits...is anyone else watching this channel?? It's Joe's new obsession.
Joe and Kari then take a look at the now defunct Cash Box charts. What was sitting at Number 100 on this date throughout the 80's? Anything worth listening to these days? Short answer: not really!!
Top of the Pops is next. A discussion about what was hitting Number One on the UK Singles Chart. A US singer/songwriter finds success across the pond, and a London DJ gets a "sample" of the big time!

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Episode 107: Hall of Fame Game Apr 27, 2021

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Episode 107: RIP Jim Steinman. You sure knew how to write a wordy hit song.
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Since Kari is always reminding everyone to vote on the 2021 inductees, we thought we would take this time to look at the HOF history. Plenty of our favorite acts have already been inducted - but by whom? And why? These are questions Joe and Kari attempt to answer, but since the HOF is a mysterious bunch, some questions remain unanswered…for now.
Just a Bit Outside. Two more acts who didn't make the Top 40; but did they deserve to boogie into the top spot, or was it all just a "money" grab? Find out when you listen to the newest episode of HRT80s!

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