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Long Distance Dedication- SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE
Join Steve for an unbelievable, personal and twisting tale of intertwining paths with thesilver-toned king of the top 40 countdown, Casey Kasem. It's a story that reaches back throughthe years to very much validate Kasem's signature sign off: "keep your
Smells Like Teen Pop Part 2: 90’s Pop—Boy Bands Battle, Pop Princesses Prevail
Steve's joined by music mavens Taylor Hanson, Danny Goldberg, Tom Poleman, Phil Quartararo, Karen Glauber, Lee Leipsner and Johnny Wright to give you all-star access to the gilded age of MTV Pop.
Smells Like Teen Pop Part 1: 90’s Pop—The Post-Grunge Comeback
The inside story behind Pop's resurgence in the mid 1990s from the power players who orchestrated it.
How Monster Mash Became the Ultimate Halloween Smash
Dive into the frighteningly wild backstory behind Bobby Pickett's iconic novelty song "Monster Mash"
The Death of the Disco Era: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 4
The disco fad goes into overdrive, and is met with opposition from haters who vow to bring it crumbling down, leading to an anti-disco riot on a baseball diamond in Chicago.
Catch the Fever: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 3
Join Steve as he traces the impact of a danceable Hollywood blockbuster on radio and discotheques as the 70s reach a fevered pitch.
Let's Do the Hustle at Studio 54: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 2
Steve continues to trace the trajectory of Disco's dominance of the airwaves and the hottest clubs, including New York City's notorious home for the famous and decadent; Studio 54.
The Early Days (And Nights) of Disco: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 1
Tune in as Steve delves into the colorful history and influences that drove the decadent decade of Disco
Let’s Twist Again!
Steve traces how rock and roll is embraced by adults for the very first time, as the twist moves from a notorious Mob owned NYC dive bar all the way to high society, the White House and a very enthusiastic JFK.
C'mon On Baby, Let’s Do The Twist!
Steve deep dives into the origins of the song that popularized a controversial dance move, launched multiple social movements and proved to be the starting gun for the rebellious 1960's.