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    Totally 80s

    The podcast totally devoted to the greatest decade ever – the 80s! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and special guests as they discuss the music, movies and pop culture of everyone’s favorite decade.

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    The New Monkees reunion with guests Dino, Marty, Jared & Larry, the New Monkees!

    The New Monkees reunion with guests Dino, Marty, Jared & Larry, the New Monkees!

    1986 saw the resurgence of The Monkees, thanks to MTV - so why can't lightning strike twice? The word went out for open auditions for the New Monkees and four brave lads answered the call. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome the cast of the New Monkees and find out how they handled the fan backlash, what went wrong and what they feel went right (Spoiler Alert: the music!).

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    David Bowie in the 80s Part Two with guest Rob Sheffield

    David Bowie in the 80s Part Two with guest Rob Sheffield

    Step into the Labyrinth as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes welcome back music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David Bowie in the 80s, including Iggy Pop's BLAH BLAH BLAH and Tin Machine!

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    David Bowie in the 80s - Part One

    David Bowie in the 80s - Part One

    The Thin White Duke steps aside to welcome back Major Tom, Screaming Lord Byron and...Tin Machine! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David Bowie in the 80s.

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    A Totally 80s Christmas - Part Two

    A Totally 80s Christmas - Part Two

    Hall & Oates (especially Oates)! MTV's annual Christmas videos! Pretenders! Even Spinal Tap! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss more of their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s!

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    A Totally 80s Christmas - Part One!

    A Totally 80s Christmas - Part One!

    Band Aid! The Waitresses! Wham! The Pogues! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s!

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    '80s Divas Part Three with special guest Bright Light Bright Light

    '80s Divas Part Three with special guest Bright Light Bright Light

    Pat Benatar! Cher! Jody Watley! Kate Bush and many more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they finish their dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

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    '80s Divas Part Two with special guest Bright Light Bright Light

    '80s Divas Part Two with special guest Bright Light Bright Light

    Our deep dive dish into the divas of the 80s continues as we discuss Janet, Whitney, Annie and more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

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    80s Divas Part One with special guest Bright Light Bright Light!

    80s Divas Part One with special guest Bright Light Bright Light!

    Cyndi Lauper! Kylie Minogue! Paula Abdul! And of course, Madonna! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

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    Novelty Songs of the 80s Part 2 with guest Jake Fogelnest

    Novelty Songs of the 80s Part 2 with guest Jake Fogelnest

    Eddie Murphy! Moon Unit Zappa! Julie Brown! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, comedy writer Jake Fogelnest as they continue their conversation about the golden era of novelty songs, the 80s!

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    Novelty Songs of the 80s - Part One

    Novelty Songs of the 80s - Part One

    "Weird Al" Yankovic! Pac Man Fever! Shaddap You Face! The Super Bowl Shuffle! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, comedy writer Jake Fogelnest as they recall the golden era of novelty songs, the 80s!

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    Rap and Hip-Hop in the 80s Part Two

    Rap and Hip-Hop in the 80s Part Two

    From the Fresh Prince and Young MC to Public Enemy and NWA, 80s hip-hop ran a gamut of stylistic shifts. Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, A&R rep Darone Bowers as they remember rap's impact on the music of the 80s.

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    Rap and Hip-Hop in the 80s

    Rap and Hip-Hop in the 80s

    Run DMC! LL Cool J! Kurtis Blow! Beastie Boys! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, A&R rep Darone Bowers as they remember rap's impact on the music of the 80s.

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    The Cure with special guest Jennie Vee

    The Cure with special guest Jennie Vee

    Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, songwriter and musician Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal, Courtney Love band), the winner of Sassy Magazine’s Biggest Cure Fan Contest (true!). Hear that legendary story and more memories about Robert Smith and The Cure.

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    Fake Bands of the 80s

    Fake Bands of the 80s

    Spinal Tap! Bad News! The Dregs of Humanity! The infamous "punk" episodes of CHiPs and Quincy! Even the New Monkees! This week, join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and the other John Hughes as they talk about their favorite fake bands of the 80s.

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    Musician guest spots on TV shows of the 80s

    Musician guest spots on TV shows of the 80s

    DEVO on Square Pegs! Boy George on the A-Team! The B-52s on The Guiding Light! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and the other John Hughes as they talk about their favorite 80s TV guest spots by musicians.

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    Pride Month special with Book of Love's Ted Ottaviano!

    Pride Month special with Book of Love's Ted Ottaviano!

    Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) as she welcomes Ted Ottaviano from synthpop band Book of Love and the other John Hughes to talk about LGBTQ music and musicians who helped shape the music of the decade.

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    Music on TV in the 80s Part Two

    Music on TV in the 80s Part Two

    Night Flight! Friday Night Videos! Puttin' on the Hits! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) as she is joined by Rachel Lichtman ("Network 77") and the other John Hughes for more talk about all the music television shows of the 80s that weren't MTV.

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    Music on TV in the 80s

    Music on TV in the 80s

    Solid Gold! The Midnight Special! MV3! Fridays! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) as she is joined by Rachel Lichtman ("Network 77") and the other John Hughes to talk about all the music television shows of the 80s that weren't MTV.

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    80s Fashion with guest Margaret Cho!

    80s Fashion with guest Margaret Cho!

    Host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) is joined by Margaret Cho ("I'm The One That I Want", "Drop Dead Diva", "The Masked Singer" and The Margaret Cho) and the other John Hughes to talk about all the fashion trends of the 80s. From gender bending to Madonna-bes, New Romantics to Hair Metal, we cover it all!

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    Feeling Charitable - Band Aid, Live Aid & more with guest Jake Fogelnest!

    Feeling Charitable - Band Aid, Live Aid & more with guest Jake Fogelnest!

    Host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) is joined by Jake Fogelnest ("Billy on the Street", "Difficult People", The Fogelnest Files) and the other John Hughes to talk about all the huge charity events of the 80s. From Band Aid to Hands Across America, we cover them all - the good, the bad and the whaaa?

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