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Episode 16 Jun 19, 2019

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Episode 16: Covermania Part 2! We've discussed 80's hits that were actually covers once before, but we were just getting started! Joe and Kari uncover more of your faves that had a previous life on the charts. And you can't talk about cover songs without mentioning the Queen of the Covers, Ms. Laura Branigan. She travelled the whole world, collecting hits wherever she went and turning them into her own top ten hits! Maybe she was Carmen Sandiego? We'll never know! // Your hosts discuss 80's hits that were covered in the 90's and beyond. Maybe you danced to that techno cover of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy? Your secret is safe with us!!

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Episode 15 Jun 13, 2019

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Episode 15: History is made! Kari is on the winning side of a poll! Which 80's star helped her Strut her way to victory? Find out at the beginning of the episode! // Joe and Kari go Back In Time ... Allll the way back to 1981! The top ten from 6/13/81 is a doozy: yacht rock, medleys, and a Motown legend. You'll also be treated to not one BUT TWO Kim Carnes impressions (one is better than the other). // Leave It In the 80's: Find out which two problematic songs get cancelled by Joe and Kari. Here's a hint: they both involve the number 17.

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Episode 14 Jun 04, 2019

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Ep. 14: Joe and Kari are back, baby! Your hosts fill you in on what's been going on and explain their brief absence. Kari may be Nobody's Fool, but does she finally win a social media poll? Don't hold your breath! // NEW SEGMENT ALERT: Joe and Kari discuss their favorite "Unsung Heroes" of the 80's. No Madonna or MJ discussion here -- only those 80's stars who don't get their due! It's THEIR time to shine! A Scottish lass and a hard-working man from Illinois get their recognition. // SONGS THAT TIME FORGOT is back and better than ever! Scottish lass part deux, and a power pop band gets their day of rec-KIHN-ing!

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Episode 13 (ooo, scary) May 21, 2019

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Episode 13 is very lofi so please be kind!
Two lost segments will be uncovered from the deep, dark recesses of the Hey, Remember the 80s archive. First, do you want to hear Kari and Joe's first, very improvisational recording? SURE YOU DO... especially since there's a deep dive on Rod Stewart's Passion.
Next, hear some more about the Top 500 of the 80s Billboard chart with a rundown of some of the one hit wonders!
This poorly edited and technically-challenged episode brought to you by Joe's vacation!

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Episode 12 May 16, 2019

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Episode 12 begins with a few updates from Joe and Kari. Will Kari ever figure out how to work these Facebook and Twitter polls? Probably not, as she was likely cursed by some antiques. Tough break, Kari.
Special Report Time! Joe spills all the tea from the Mixtape tour. Did the New Kids On The Block have The Right Stuff? Did Debbie Gibson's performance of Lost in Your Eyes bring Joe to tears? You'll have to tune in to find out!
Go Back in Time with your hosts as they discuss the top ten hits from this week in 1985. As it turns out, some really do like it hot! And you'll spend not ONE but TWO nights in Bangkok! But check with your local travel agent to see if this ticket is refundable.

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Episode 11 May 08, 2019

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*Cue the 20th Century Fox fanfare* Episode 11 is here!
In this episode, we are going to discuss those EPIC soundtracks from the 80's!! Of course, we couldn't cover them ALL in just one episode (more to come later), but we discuss those soundtracks that topped the charts, as well as the beloved soundtracks that weren't even officially released at all! In any case, you can bet that Kenny Loggins was there to lend a voice.
Trash or Treasure: A much beloved (or maligned) soundtrack cut that went to NUMBER ONE!! Did it deserve to hit the top? Or should it be cancelled?? Nothing's Gonna Stop Us from debating the merits of a career-stopper from some shapeshifters from San Fran.
!!! Disorderlies Update !!! Joe is shook by a development straight out of The Godfather! Not quite as bad as finding a horse's head in your bed, but almost! Tune in!

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Episode 10 Apr 30, 2019

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Episode 10 is here! Kari and Joe discuss One Hit Wonders of the 80's. There seems to be some confusion about what makes a true One Hit Wonder, so your hosts make a few ground rules about the qualifications, then reveal their picks for Fave One Hit Wonder of the 80's. Then they take some listener suggestions and determine if they are a true One Hit Wonder. The usual suspects are here, but there are also some that will surprise you! And fret not, because "Songs That Time Forgot" is back to delight you with some unearthed gems by a Tween Queen of the 80's as well as some Elder Statesmen of Rock and Roll.

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Episode 9 Apr 24, 2019

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Everything you thought you knew about the top songs of the 80's is WRONG!! Billboard just released a new chart of the TOP 500 SONGS OF THE 80's, and Joe and Kari are here to break it down (as best they can). Who had the strongest showing? It's probably who you'd suspect, but some ICONIC artists barely made the list at all. What gives, Billboard? Join us for this in-depth look at the biggest songs of the 80's (according to a wizard, maybe?)

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Episode 8 Apr 16, 2019

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Joe and Kari are back, baby!! First, you'll get some poll results from the FB and Twitter pages. Has Kari been wrong her whole life, is David Lee Roth a lovable treasure? Or will she finally be on the right side of history? // Joe and Kari go "Back in Time" -- to April 15, 1989, to be exact, to dissect the top ten songs on the Billboard Chart. Milli Vanilli, Tone Loc, and Poison make appearances. But don't worry, there are also some musicians that your hosts actually enjoy. // Have you been fiending for some more Songs That Time Forgot? Get your fix with a Comeback Queen and a Synth Duo!!

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Episode 7 Apr 03, 2019

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Episode 7 begins with updates from your hosts Joe and Kari. Where does "She Blinded Me With Science" land on the Trash or Treasure scale? Will Kari ever win?
The Main Event -- Who was Teen Queen of the 80's? Girl next door Debbie Gibson or chain-smoking mallrat Tiffany? There was actually much more going on behind the scenes that you might not know about?
Finally, our favorite segment: Songs That Time Forgot. Kari picks a song from a member of Fleetwood Mac (hint: not Stevie or Lindsay), while Joe picks a forgotten gem straight out of the Quiet Storm.

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