Hey, Remember The 80's?

Send us a textEpisode 91: The holidays are here, and even though there is a lot of uncertainty in 2020, one thing is for sure -- a Christmas Number One is still a big deal in the UK! It's time for a closer look at all those songs that hit number one during Christmas in the 80's! The usual suspects are here (Band Aid, Shakin' Stevens?), as well as a group of schoolchildren that want you to know there's nothing like a Grandma! // Quiz: How well does Joe know One Hit Wonders that peaked in December? Christmas is all around in Episode 91!

Send us a textEpisode 90: Joe and Kari had a ton of fun with the celebration of Episodes 80-89 but now it's time for our regularly scheduled programming. First up, since Joe and Kari were together and were able to watch the Live Aid DVD, it's time to discuss the acts that absolutely nailed it (and those that should've checked out the weather forecast before hitting the stage). // Coming Around Again -- one of our FAVORITE segments is back, so Relax...Pause, and then gather yourself to hear about some gems that hit the charts twice // Christmas Time is here, and there are STILL some great 80's Christmas songs out there to be discovered, as well as one or two lumps of coal. 

Send us a textEp. 89: Joe are Kari are back to wrap up their celebration of 80+ episodes with a look at the final year of the decade. Which artists ended up at Number 89 on the year end charts? A former Miss America that you've surely heard of, and a UK veteran that sang the theme for a "Orange is the New Black" prototype, sort of? // Two acts debuted in the Top 40 in 1989, a Forever Young R&B superstar, and a beloved Swedish duo that taught us to Listen to our Hearts. Look sharp, a new episode is headed your way!

Send us a textEp. 88: You know the drill by now - Episode 88 means we are discussing all things 1988!! Some interesting songs landed at number 88 on the various year end charts, including the best cover song of all time?? You be the judge! // Kylie Minogue debuted in the Top 40 in 1988, so Joe takes a look at how she got there. Kari opted out of discussing NKOTB and does a complete 180 to discuss buzzy acts that showed up in Billboard's Modern Rock charts. Stop shoegazing and tune in!!

Send us a textEpisode 87 is here! Time to discuss ALL things 1987, Friends! What songs ended up at number 87 on the year end charts -- a podcast fave, but also a newcomer that you may not remember by name, but you DEFINITELY remember the Heinz commercial (How YOU doin??). // Two acts that debuted in the Top 40 in 1987 couldn't BE more different: REM and Salt-N-Pepa. Which one gets Patrick Stewart most excited? Tune in and find out!!

Send us a textEpisode 86: Joe and Kari are back with their celebration of 80+ episodes, and they are here to discuss all things -- you guessed it -- 1986! They've brought in the big guns: Friend of the Podcast Tom!! First, a look at the songs that ended up at Number 86 on the year-end charts. Lisa Lisa brought in her friends as well -- about 20 of them!! // Our look at artists that debuted in the Top 40 continues with 1986 darlings Janet Jackson and Bruce (Mr. Hornsby, if you're nasty). // Kari surprises Joe and Tom with a quiz on those songs that didn't quite make the top of the charts in 1986 (not a great year for people with the last name Taylor). 

Send us a textEpisode 85: Our celebration continues with all things 1985! First up is a look at the songs that landed at number 85 on the year end charts on Billboard and Cashbox -- a song that seems to follow Joe and Kari everywhere they go, and a song inspired by a Paul Newman movie. // 1985 was the year of Live Aid -- do you remember where you were when this global event aired? Bob Geldof used his pull to get everyone and their mother involved, for better or worse! One of the acts on stage was Simple Minds, who also made their Top 40 debut in 1985. If you are Alive and Kicking, tune in!!

Send us a textEpisode 84: All right careless whisperers, for those keeping score at home, we have made it to Episode 84! And this episode is a big one! First up, we've got the songs that ended up at Number 84 on the year end charts! Next is a closer look at some acts that debuted on the Top 40 in 1984: Wham! and New Edition might seem like they have nothing in common, but after this episode, you may be saying "I don't think so, honey!!" // Video Killed the Rock Tracks Chart Star: The demise of Billy Squier (did I spell it right, Billy?) came about in 1984 in one fell (and pink) swoop. 

Send us a textEpisode 83: The celebration continues! This episode is all about 1983! Which songs ended up at number 83 on the year end Billboard and Cashbox charts?  // Two huge 80's acts debuted on the Top 40 of the Hot 100 in 1983 and Joe and Kari are taking a deep dive into INXS and Duran Duran! Pretty boys, yes, but they made a huge impact on the charts with some genuine bangers!! // Who's Holding Phil Now? -- Phil Collins obviously did not rest in 1983, either! He did some behind the scenes work with a British up-and-comer (with help from an old friend).

Send us a textEpisode 82: Joe and Kari are continuing their closer look at each year of the 80's, and since this is Episode 82, you will hear all about (you guessed it) 1982! First, find out which songs ended up at number 82 on the year-end lists! // Kari's pick for 1982 is a female-fronted band that Casey Kasem seemed to be enamored with, while Joe's pick is the Band that Launched a Thousand Haircuts. // Top of the Pops - The '82 celebration doesn't stop in the USA....let's see what was Shakin' in the UK in 1982. 

Send us a textEpisode 81: Joe and Kari are celebrating 80+ episodes with a special look at 1981! What was number 81 on the year-end charts in 1981? Grab a cup of Joe and five packs of cigarettes (a day!) and dig into some tunes by ELO (hold the O) and Bob Seger! // Some very special acts debuted in the Top 40 in 1981, and Joe and Kari are here to shine a light on a couple of them. // QUIZ: The time has finally come for KARI to get quizzed on an ICONIC moment in 80's history. Video Killed the Radio Star, but did it kill Kari's chances to get a passing grade? 

Send us a textEpisode 80: Well, friends -- we made it to 80 episodes! We wanted to celebrate in a special way, so each episode from 80 to 89 will focus on that specific year in our favorite decade! That being said....let's get 1980 out of the way! :) It's no secret that 1980 is our least favorite year of the 80's, but let's focus on the positive! There are a couple of acts that debuted in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 in 1980, so let's see what kind of impact they had. // QUIZ: How many 1980 One Hit Wonders can Joe guess? (Hint: Not many). 

Send us a textEpisode 79: Summer may be over, but Joe and Kari are still dancing! Join them as they look at some more Dance Club Chart achievements of the 80's. Some of these artists have not gotten their due, and (well, most of them) deserve another look! Put on your boogie shoes! // Who's Holding Phil Now (theme song to come): Yes, there are even MORE stories of Phil in the stu-stu-studio with some non-Genesis peeps, including a former Dancing Queen who may even be a bigger Phil stan than Friend of the Podcast Yael!

Send us a textEpisode 78 is here! Joe and Kari FINALLY discuss the new MTV documentary. Did it live up to the hype?? // Joe and Kari welcome a special guest: Friend of the Podcast (and Joe's sister) Valerie! Val is here to share her favorite songs of 1989! You know you want to hear some embarrassing stories involving Joe's love of the B-52’s! Joe and Kari also discuss some of their faves from this pivotal year. // Valerie sticks around to show love to a Song That Time Forgot! 

Send us a textEpisode 77: You know you want to know which song won the R&B Song of the Summer: 80's Edition, and the time has come! // Then it's finally time for Ranking the Hits: Rick Springfield! Friend of the podcast Valerie predicted "Jessie's Girl" would be our number one choice, was she right? Or will it be "Born in the USA" ... oh wait, that's a song by Bruce Springsteen! Our bad. // Know Your Karis: Not too many 80's artists named Kari (Our apologies to Tony Carey), so here's a look at those 80's hits with the name Kari in the title (even if it's spelled the "wrong" way)

Send us a textEpisode 76: It's time for one of Joe's favorite segments: Coming Around Again! Spoiler alert: Eddie and the Cruisers was not a real band!! "On the Dark Side" was a huge hit in the 80's, but not the first time it was released! You can thank HBO and VHS for the resurgence. And you'll never guess who was behind the success of "No One is to Blame" (but okay you may have known that the tireless Phil Collins had something to do with it). // Just a Bit Outside: Two LEGENDS had some early-80s flops on the chart, so it's time to give these tunes their due! A flame-haired powerhouse and a suave James Bond-type found themselves on the bottom half of the Hot 100, but don't worry, Grammy Awards and Pepsi ads await!!

Send us a textEpisode 75: We lost an episode due to a power outage and poor planning, but that's not going to stop HRT80s!! We did "Know Your Pauls" way back in episode 2, and we are bringing it back, this time as "Know Your Joes"!! You know the songs, but did you know the Joe that was providing the vocals? If not, blame Sergio Mendes! // Quiz Time! One Hit Wonders that begin with the letter J. Can Joe get a passing grade?? Tune in to find out!

Send us a textEpisode 74: Dance Fever! Time to take a closer look at the Billboard Dance Charts, and Joe and Kari are your dancing queens! What songs were DJs spinning at clubs across the country in the 80’s? If you guessed Madonna (all tracks), you’re not wrong! But there were some other gems topping the dance charts: Thompson Twins, Michael Jackson, and Kari’s fave — Buffalo Stance by Neneh Cherry. // Who’s Holding Phil Now? It may be an impossible task, but Joe and Kari are out to discover just how many different acts Phil Collins assisted in the studio during the 80’s. Yo man what do you expect, the guy’s a gigolo, man? Y’know wut I mean? Uhh.

Send us a textEpisode 73: The moment Joe and Kari have been waiting for has finally arrived! The Go-Go's Documentary aired on Showtime, and your hosts drop a little review in the tidbits. Did the doc live up to the hype?? // Ranking the Hits: Tina Turner -- Do you think you know which of Tina's Top 40 hits make the top of the list? Show some respect and find out which song is The Best!! Two People voted on their faves and you Better Be Good to Joe and Kari, even if they didn't pick your faves!! // Songs that Time Forgot: A Beatles Cover Band and some symphonic pioneers are the choices in this episode. 

Send us a textEpisode 72: For the first time in HRT80's history, Joe and Kari welcome a special guest! Who can it be now? Well, it is none other than "Friend of the Podcast" Michael! He is here to help your hosts run down the winners of the R&B Song of the Summer 80's Edition. And since he here, we may as well check out his Top 5 Songs of the 80's. But that's not all, no trip to the HRT80's studios is complete without a pop quiz!