Hey, Remember The 80's?

Send us a textEpisode 51: Attention all you HRT80s fans, time for a bonus episode!! This time, we asked the listeners to call up the request line and DEMAND to hear facts about the songs YOU want to hear about! It's a real hodgepodge this week, but isn't that what 80's music is all about? You'll get hits by Genesis, Rick Springfield, Calloway, and tons more!! But that's not all! You'll also get some alternative gems from The Cure, Kraftwerk, and New Order! So act now, and get all the 80's info you'll EVER need!**until the next episode

Send us a textHow is Hey! Remember the 80's? like Sally O'Malley? We both like to kick, stretch, and kick. And we're both 50! Fifty episodes, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to our listeners who made this possible. Joe and Kari have had an absolute blast sharing our 80's music opinions. As a special gift to you (and not at all because Coronavirus got us all trapped in our houses), we are releasing this episode a day early! Joe and Kari are going to discuss the songs that ended up at number 50 on the year-end charts (Billboard and Cash Box). All your faves are here!! // Just a Bit Outside: An R&B gem that you may not remember!!! 

Send us a textEpisode 49: Did Kari make it back from Europe unscathed? Jury's still out, folks, but you can bet we've got a boatload of tidbits to discuss! // Back In Time: Joe and Kari go back to 1981, when a plucky blonde country singer was riding high on the pop charts. What was topping the other charts at this time? Tune in and find out! /// Songs That Time Forgot: Kari picks an under-the-radar hit from the Queen of Soul, while Joe holds a Meeting in the Ladies' Room. Be back real soon!

Send us a textEp. 48: It's time for one of Joe's favorite segments: Coming Around Again. Ever wonder why a song gets a second chance on the charts? Joe and Kari dig up some dirt on some 80's gems and uncover their unlikely paths to success, one of which may include Ladysmith Black Mambazo. // QUIZ TIME! Does Joe fare better than he did on the last few quizzes? Tune in and find out!! While Kari is galavanting around in Europe, Joe has taken over the Facebook page. Be sure to check out http://www.facebook.com/hrt80s to see what mischief Joe gets into while Kari is away!

Send us a textEpisode 47: Hey! Remember the 80's? goes International! In celebration of Kari's upcoming trip to Europe, your hosts will take a look at some chart toppers from each country on the trip: France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. You can bet there will be some Billy Joel on there! // Just a Bit Outside: Your look at songs that didn't quite hit the Top 40. Unfortunately, we've got a couple of stinkers this week. Look, some of these songs didn't become hits for a reason. 

Send us a textEpisode 46: Welcome back, everyone. // Tidbits! Get your tidbits, here! A new Huey Lewis and The News EP recently dropped; and it is unanimous, they haven’t missed a beat!  // That’s What Friends Are For — Joe and Kari discuss songs by some artists who got a little help from their famous friends...albeit some of those famous friends were more generous with their vocal help than others. // Kari tries to stump Joe with another One Hit Wonder quiz; brought to you (again) by the letter C and the number 4. Is she successful? Only time will tell. // Grab your Cabbage Patch Kid and get ready to have some fun! // Be sure to visit us at www.facebook.com/hrt80s where it is always Burger Time! Episode 46: That’s What Friends Are For // One Hit Wonders (letter C)

Send us a textEpisode 45: Another jam-packed episode for you HRT80’s fanatics!! Your hosts are back together and are sharing one mic. First up: Tidbits!! A new Huey Lewis article by one of Joe and Kari’s favorite music critics, a very special review of a beloved 80’s movie which may prove to be divisive, and your hosts venture out to the the suburbs. // Ranking the Hits of Pat Benatar — Pat had 15 Top 40 hits in the 80’s, but which were Joe and Kari’s faves? They discuss the good, the bad, and the Legend of Billie Jean. // Just a Bit Outside: HRT80’s newest segment now has a name (Thank you, Michael and Twitter)! Another look at an 80’s tune that *almost* became a Top 40 hit!

Send us a textEpisode 44: It's been one year of Hey! Remember the 80's! Come celebrate with Joe and Kari! First in Tidbits: two movies (Footloose and a sketchy Madonna documentary). The Filthy 15 -- Ever wonder why some of your favorite albums contain a Parental Advisory warning? We have these 15 songs (and a group of Washington Wives) to thank! Some songs were rightfully chosen, while some others were a bit perplexing. // New Segment Alert: A look at some songs from the Hot 100 that didn't quite make it to the Top 40, but deserve a closer look anyway. 

Send us a textEp. 43: Who wants Tidbits? Of course we have tidbits this week: Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, a great series about every number one hit, and a fun item involving Bruce Springsteen and the Pointer Sisters. // Back in Time: 1987 -- what a hodge podge of hits!! Pop, Adult Contemporary, R&B -- It's all here! Jump in the time machine and pretend you are scanning the dial of your favorite radio stations from back in the day.  // Songs that Time Forgot: Kari's pick is a forgotten gem from one of Cyndi Lauper's favorite singer-songwriters, while Joe takes a gander at what was happening with Jody Watley before she was Looking for a New Love. Hasta la vista, baby!

Send us a textEpisode 42: Get your tidbits here! Find out which 80's artists will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (and which ones got snubbed) // One Hit Wonders: They hit the charts for one glorious moment and their names start with the letter B, and that's about all they have in common. Or is it? // Top of the Pops: The US charts didn't always line up with what was hitting number one across the pond. Sometimes that was a good thing. Go ahead and make a heavy-handed mimosa and tune in!

Send us a textEpisode 41: First things first -- Tidbits (Movie Edition). Kari weighs in on the Linda Ronstadt doc, while Joe uncovers some childhood issues by watching La Bamba for the first time as an adult. // Coming Around Again -- songs so nice, the record label decided to release 'em twice! Did you catch them on the first go round?? // Pop Quiz! -- Kari tries to stump Joe with some more One Hit Wonders! Does he get a passing grade??

Send us a textEpisode 40: Happy New Year to all you HRT80s listeners! Episode 40 is here, which is apt because the 80's are now 40!! First things first, Joe and Kari discuss the Sirius Big 1000 countdown that's been airing lately, and your hosts are shook by a recent development! // That's What Friends Are For: Joe and Kari discuss 80's musicians that helped their friends along the way, and this time, they focus on a very special friend, George Michael, who helped many talented musicians even at the height of his fame! // Songs That Time Forgot: Joe spotlights a Top 40 hit from one of the most respected vocalists of her time, while Kari (via Freddy Kruger) picks some alt-rock pioneers. 

Send us a textEpisode 39: Merry Christmas, y'all: The Ultimate 80's Christmas Music episode is here! Joe and Kari take a deep dive into "A Very Special Christmas". All your fave 80's musicians contributed: Madonna, Bruce, Alison Moyet. There may have been blackmail material involved! // What better way to celebrate the holidays than with "Leave it in the 80's", where your hosts explain why an 80's hit should no longer be celebrated. Join us in the drunk tank! // Thanks for all of your 80's holiday song suggestions. Joe and Kari discuss as many as possible while trying to stay under the 60-minute mark!

Send us a textEpisode 38: First up, some info on a few interesting music documentaries. Will we ever see this supposed Go-Go’s documentary on Showtime? Our lips are sealed. // Holiday Music: 80’s Edition Part 1 (let’s just from now on assume every segment could be subtitled “80’s Edition”). We got some great recommendations on 80’s Christmas songs from our listeners on FB. Joe and Kari discuss some of their personal faves, as well as the ones that hit the Hot 100. Plus: Everything you could ever want to know about Do They Know It’s Christmas! 

Send us a textEpisode 37: This week in Tidbits - the new Netflix docu-series "The Movies that Made Us". Are you watching?? // Unsung Heroes: We take it behind the boards this time and discuss the career of super-producer Nile Rodgers. He's the man responsible for your favorite songs by Madonna, Duran Duran, David Bowie, to mention just a few! // Quiz: Yes, Kari is the Quizmaster once again. She flips the script on Joe and puts him to the test on his knowledge of TWO-hit wonders. Does he get a passing grade? Tune in and find out!

Send us a textEpisode 36: You know the drill: poll results, tidbits, corrections (we're not professionals!). // Covers: That's right, we're STILL talking about covers, because there were a lot of them  hitting the charts in the 80's (266, to be exact). Joe and Kari discuss some more famous 80's songs that were either covers, or were covered somewhere down the line. // Let's Check the Clock: Think you know the longest and shortest top 40 hits from the 80's? You will after this segment! // Songs That Time Forgot - Covers Edition! Kari's throwback is a throwback itself (I just got dizzy typing that), and I hope you packed enough clothes because we're actually staying for Two Nights in Bangkok! 

Send us a textEpisode 35: We begin with a quick update on polls, and then check in with Joe Christopher: Music Plagiarism Detective! Does Pablo Cruise have a case again recently crowned Artist of the Decade Taylor Swift? Weigh in online! // Joe and Kari go "Back in Time" all the way to 1988, where they check out the number one songs on the various charts! // Songs from the Electric Fetus: We'll also check out the oddities at the top of the Modern Rock Chart from 1988. 

Send us a textEpisode 34: First up, Tidbits! Which Motley Crue video nearly "broke" MTV's request show? // New Segment Alert: That's What Friends Are For, where Joe and Kari discuss famous 80's artists that did a few favors by singing backup for their friends. Was it all worth it? // Quiz Time: Part 2 of Kari's One Hit Wonders quiz for Joe. Does Joe have what it takes to identify these One Hit Wonders that begin with the letter B? Don't "B" late to listen to the newest episode!!

Send us a text*Disclaimer: Sorry for the poor sound quality on Joe's end. It won't happen again!Episode 33: You want tidbits? You got 'em! More tidbits than you can shake a stick at, but why would anybody shake a stick at anything in this day and age? Doesn't make sense. Joe and Kari have a lot to discuss this week: ELO, World Series of Pop Music, and the new film Last Christmas, among other things. // Time to do a deep dive on the man responsible for this podcast: Casey Kasem! Time to learn about the man behind the countdown, as well as the genesis of AT40. Then, your hosts recount some wacky stuff they've heard over the years on American Top 40. // Songs that Time Forgot: Some new names on the podcast this week with some forgotten gems that you'll need to add to your playlists!

Send us a textEpisode 32: Reviews Galore! Joe and Kari issue a special report from the John Waite concert in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get to the bottom of the "Missing You" / Nina Blackwood controversy, but they will give you the rundown of the performance. More reviews from Kari: a couple of 80's-related documentaries from the Milwaukee Film Fest. // New segment alert: Coming Around Again, a look at some hits that were re-released (for whatever reason) and made it even bigger on the charts with their second go-round.