Songwriting legend Desmond Child joins me and I try not to fangirl! Having written some of the most important songs of the last 40 years+, he shares the details of collaborations, industry truths, "TWO : The Story of Roman & Nyro", the movie about his family, and we celebrate his biography, "LIVING ON A PRAYER : BIG SONGS, BIG LIFE". Now released on audiobook! Get your copy at www.desmondchild.com . Desmond orchestrated our youth, and continues to write timeless hits to this day.

DC The Brain Supreme of hip-hop group Tag Team is here! There is much to learn about the Denver turned Atlanta group and their southern bass origins. "Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a party anthem, a sports anthem, and one of the biggest hip-hop singles of all time. DC Glenn teaches us on how to be most affective at what you do, and shares a vast amount of knowledge about business. 

I talked to several husbands about their wives' love of the New Kids on The Block, and how they deal with it. Some of them have been to concerts and cruises, and have became fans themselves! We learn about how they support their wives, what annoys them, embarrassing moments, who is their favourite New Kid, and is there a line that's going too far? Sam, Greg, Nick, John, & Tyrone were wonderful! I also talk to male Blockheads Jeremy and Joseph about their fandom, how they became fans, and solidify that NKOTB is for everyone, not just the girls.

This band is super important to me. I adore their music, and what a privilege to have this conversation with the bassist of Canadian rock band Default, Dave Benedict! He's one of the best bassists you'll ever see live, and he's enjoying making music with Default as well as new band Robby Hurricane. We talk the best Default album tracks, their relationship with Chad Kroeger and touring with Nickelback, The end of TNT Records, his record label with drummer Danny Craig, the song Richard Marx wrote with Default, and so much more.

In late June, Naomi and her co-host pal James P. White had a trip planned to teach kids light saber combat and see Paula Abdul & New Kids On The Block in California. WestJet abruptly canceled our flight due to the mechanics strike, so we got in the car and DROVE there. We tell all about our adventure, joined by guest Rebecca, our host in her lovely home! Casinos, bedbugs, Chick Fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Jimmy's Joe Mac encounter, bickering, meeting Paula Abdul, LucasFilm, The Golden Gate Bridge, role playing meet and greets, 4th of July, and Canada Day on the road. Fuck You, WestJet.

Our friends Karella and Sherol are here to talk Jon Secada! He started his career as a music teacher turned member of Miami Sound Machine, then ruled the charts with his single "Just Another Day". We are all over the map, talking MJ's "HIStory", TLC's RAV4's, my car boombox, J-Lo & Ben, The definition of "Zaddy", AOL dialup, and old school phone hotlines.

In the early 90's, a new kind of soulful hip hop emerged on the scene with the arrival of P.M. Dawn, and their smash hit "Set Adrift On Memory Bliss". Brothers Prince Be and Eternal became influential to many future hip hop artists. Their cousin Doc G. joined the group, and spent Prince Be's final years with him. Doc G now represents the group. Although some feel the move is controversial, Doc G confronts the naysayers. Today, he is speaking on this podcast about his experiences, as we give admiration to the talent and life of Prince Be, who passed in 2016. 

My guest is Stefan from the MLVC Podcast! Your source for all things Madonna. Stefan has had some memorable moments with the Queen of Pop that he shares. She did SO MUCH in the 90's, and we talk Justify My Love, her Oscars date with MJ, Maverick Records, Dick Tracy, Evita, and a surprise track featuring 2Pac.

My guest Tyler from Rave & Drool Podcast is here to talk about the music of Joey Lawrence! The teen idol who starred in TV's "Blossom" released several albums, starting with his self-titled debut. The song "Nothing My Love Can't Fix" was a bonafide hit! Does Joey really smell like a zoo? we also touch on some NKOTB talk, sibling podcasts, cruises, and great random music chat!

My guest is photographer Mike Hipple, author of the book "Lived Through That: 90's Musicians Today". a fantastic, well formatted read for any music fan of the decade. He chats about working with Krist Novoselic, Dave Holmes, Tanya Donelly, Adrian Young of No Doubt, and more.

Tim and Jason from Dig Me Out Podcast are my guests, and this topic is deep - What caused the death of hair metal? The days of hard partying, groupies, and hairspray were wearing thin on many. We like to blame the grunge era, but were other factors at play? Record companies, power ballads, college rock, oversaturation, and more are discussed. Which rockers survived the blow? (maybe literally)...

My guest is Jamie from The 80's & 90's Podcast! Our topic: One of the greatest dance acts of the decade - C+C Music Factory. Founded by producers David Cole and Robert Clivilles, they had smash hits all over the Billboard charts, and their fair share of controversy, heartbreak, and legal drama. They worked on mixes for popular artists, as well as creating the group Seduction. We discuss the loss of David Cole, and Freedom Williams continuing to use the group's name to market himself as a performer.

A happy reunion with my pals Andrew, Charlie, and Greg from the podcast "It's A Conspiracy!". We tackle some crazy stories about Nirvana, Weezer, Paula Abdul, and Shazaam, the Monster of the Week, Greg's time travel, and Chonks has a disgusting snack.

From the days of BSB, NSYNC, and Britney comes the girl group Innosense! Member Veronica Davidson (formerly Finn) is here to get nostalgic with me. She replaced Britney Spears in the group, and was Justin Timberlake's first girlfriend. She shares stories of fun times, meeting artists like Pink, the Britney sleepover, and we celebrate her successful career post-Innosense. 

Decided to give you a short episode during our road trip travels, following the first 2 shows of New Kids On The Block's Magic Summer Tour! Adrian from Rattail, and Chrissy & Rebecca from Meow Meow Crew are driving from Chicago to Detroit, recounting the first 2 shows, spoiler free. I share the details of my individual meet and greet with the group, as close as I remember from my scattered memory and nerves! Some wording might be a guestimate.  

TikTok and IG creator @retro.avocado AKA Janine DeMichele Baggett is my guest, as we share experiences of growing up in a Christian household. We have common ground in that we were limited to what we were allowed to listen to in music. Janine loved the music of Stacie Orrico, and we talk about her song catalogue and her influence on us. With over 18.5M likes on TikTok for her fun, retro videos, Janine is one to follow!

My guest Lyndsay owns the TikTok channel "Nostalgia Canadiana", and posts the best VHS finds. She informed me of a group I had no idea existed: KIDEO! 3 talented rock musicians who made a children's TV show on YTV and other international outlets. Both Rush and a Blue Jays pitcher made music with them. We also talk EP/LP/SP speeds and retro commercials.  If you remember KIDEO, make sure you contact us with your KIDEO memories.

Eric, Tim, and Joe from "Somewhere In Time Podcast" are here to discuss the band that has been credited with influencing Nu-Metal and blew up the scene in the early '90's - Faith No More. Vocalist Mike Patton has been labeled as one of the greatest rock singers ever. We talk about his gross stage antics, their beef with GNR and RHCP, Mr. Bungle, and how the band seemed to not get along.

My guest Joe Valenzuela of Milk Carton Pop Stars blog is here to chat about Deee-Lite! I considered them crazy weird when they debuted in 1990 with the smash hit "Groove Is In The Heart", but that song has lasted over the decades and now has a solid place in dance music history. We talk about members Lady Miss Kier, DJ Dmitri, and Towa Tei, their collab with Bootsy Collins, long jewel boxes for CD's, and more!

Shaleena from "Everything 90s Podcast" is the guest, as us 2 Canucks chat about Canadian R&B princess Keshia Chante! She has also been dubbed Drake's first girlfriend, so we do a small study on his lyrics about "Kiki". We talk about her excellent music, and her beef with Bow Wow when co-hosting "106 & Park".  I also debut a new segment where I chat with Gen Z and younger Millennials about their 90's knowledge.

For DNP's 200th episode, we are honoured to bring you a reunion 31 years in the making - R&B group Perfect Gentlemen are here! Members Stephen Starr, Maurice Starr Jr., Taymullah Abdur-Rahman (Tyrone), and Corey Blakely are all here to reminisce and enjoy each other's company once again. We discuss New Edition & NKOTB, Being on Oprah and Arsenio, Favourite PG tracks, and the legendary Maurice Starr. Huge thank you to Corey Blakely for bringing his brothers together to make it happen, and my co-host, the talented Karella Cummings!

Welcome DJ AK, DJ Bethie, KellyMo, and DJ Miss T from No More Games Radio! This is our first ever battle of the boybands! All 15 men from BSB, NSYNC, and NKOTB compete in various categories. Let's have some friendly competition and show our love for ALL of them.

My special guest is self defense coach/public speaker Randy King of randykinglive.com. On this episode, we talk about one of Canada's most popular bands - Our Lady Peace. Is their name religious? Raine's unique vocals, that time they opened for GNR, and that time Randy did security at the OLP concert.

Keyboardist Andy Alston joins me from Glasgow, Scotland to talk about his band Del Amitri, and other musical projects! He is also a professor, and teaches prisoners. He tells stories of his time with lead singer Justin Currie and the band over the years.

My guest Jon G revisits the music and the fun of one of Canada's best known boybands : B4-4. Beyond the tans and frosted tips, they made great songs. Only one of them was obviously about oral sex! Ohad, Ryan, and Dan seem to be doing great in their current careers. The twins formed a duo called RyanDan as well as being Shania's backup singers. Jon and I also talk about The Muchmusic documentary screenings and our cool experiences with our Much VJ interviews.

Honoured to have this musical talent as a guest - Sandra St. Victor is here to share the story of The Family Stand. We also discuss her solo albums, her travels, being on Letterman, writing and producing the Paula Abdul album "Spellbound", Daughters of Soul, and more!

On January 27th, 2020, the first episode of Dope Nostalgia aired. 4 years later, it's still a blast to make this podcast, connecting with friends, fans, and artists who shaped the decade. Recorded LIVE on YouTube, January 28th, 2024. Full video and chat available on YouTube. Special guests Kendra, Niskers, Jimmy, Rebecca, Chrissy, and Adrian are all here to celebrate. Lots of sharing about our 90's childhoods from different perspectives and ages. 

This week's guest is a former member of R&B group RIFF - Kenny J. Wilkins! We discuss his new music, his experiences and passion for music, and dive into a discussion based around the OG blueprint of the modern boyband - supergroup New Edition.

Singer/songwriter Melanie Doane is my guest! With hits like "Adam's Rib" and "Waiting For The Tide To Turn", she was a staple on Canadian airwaves! Now she hosts and produces a children's show, "Ukulele U" on CBC, and heads up a music program that's getting over a 1000 children a week playing the ukulele! Learn how you can help support the school at www.doanemusicschool.ca.

It's our holiday episode! Join Naomi, Colin, Andrew, Quinn, and Kendra for a deep dive into the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The covers, the song structure, the lawsuit, the celesta, and the juggernaut that has made Mariah very rich! We also talk about NYE memories, Bieber, Jon Bon Jovi, Y2K, winter birthdays, and more. 

Guest Sean Nelson, singer of Harvey Danger shares about the history of the band, their release of an album over BitTorrent, and more! Check out his solo albums on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/40nFUctaa9AWAPMODGUQkD?si=H0FoTU1ZT0O3LOa5uEA47w

Guest Joe Valenzuela is back! He's the creator of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars", and also a huge fan of Australia's biggest selling female artist ever - Kylie Minogue. Why isn't Kylie as huge in North America as everywhere else? We talk soap operas, Her sister Dannii, Kylie beating cancer, and Joe meets Ginger Spice!

Rochad Holiday, member of R&B hitmakers Somethin' For The People, is my guest! They have written songs for many artists, as well as their smash hit "My Love Is The Shhhhh...". Rochad also shares a wild story about attending a party at Prince's house.

I'd like to think this is the greatest introspective of the songs of South Park that ever existed. Charlie and Quinn are my guests, as we share our favourite South Park songs. We talk musicals, Casa Bonita, Lemmiwinks, Canada, Bad Canadian animation, Stinky Britches, Chef Aid, Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Butters, Fingerbang, and so much more.

Welcome back Colin Krieger as my guest, talking about the newly reunited rock band Creed. They were a mega band that started their chart domination in the '90's with the album "My Own Prison". We cover haters, AI, developing photos, Alter Bridge, Wolfgang VH, Gn'R, Crue, Nickelback, Alice In Chains, elitist music critics, and more.

My friends Niskers and Danielle from No More Late Fees Podcast are my special guests, talking snacks and candy of the '90's! Pocky, Crystal Pepsi, Clearly Canadian, Handisnacks, Shark Bites, Stuffed Crust, Hostess, Lunchables, McPizza, Ecto-Cooler, Warheads, and SO many more! Share yourt favourite snacks and candies with us on our social media!

Kendra and our new guest, singer and DJ Karella Cummings take on one of the greatest groups that ever sang - Boyz II Men! In a slightly thirsty episode, we talk about the magic of their music, their hardships, and legacy. We also discuss vulgar lyrics then and now, trying to give a celebrity your demo tape, and hockey jerseys.

Our latest Muchmusic VJ to visit DNP is none other than the incredible Michael Williams! One of the OG VJ's on Much, he hosted shows such as Rap City, Pepsi Power Hour, and Soul In The City. He's got great stories to share, and will be on tour for the release across Canada of the Muchmusic documentary "299 Queen Street West".

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests for the final installment of this series are Chrissy and Rebecca, my good friends and roomies for BLOCKCON! 

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests today, Jenn & Christine, were both on the original NKOTB Magic Summer Cruise sponsored by Coca-Cola in 1990. 

The latest episode in our Muchmusic series is with the legendary Rick Campanelli! We discuss the upcoming documentary about Muchmusic, "299 Queen Street West", his highlights of winning the Temp contest, and becoming the VJ we know and love. 

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our guests hosted the panels! It's my pleasure to welcome Renee and Zack to Dope Nostalgia.  Zack Peter is an accomplished podcaster. Renee Gauthier is an incredible comedian. These 2 joined forces and presented the panels for us, as they share their stories.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. My guest is fellow Canuck Sherry of BLOCKTOK! 

Our Muchmusic series continues with VJ Bill Welychka! Not only was he the host of shows such as ClipTrip and Outlaws & Heroes, he was a talented video editor at Much before becoming a VJ. Bill was instrumental in the development of the channel MuchMoreMusic, and continues to work in television. His new book "A Happy Has-Been" hits the shelves this fall, and you can see him on the documentary tour "299 Queen Street West" across Canada soon.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. My guest is beautiful Alex from Texas! A loyal BH and total sweetheart.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Our friend and Donnie girl DJ MJ Rock from No More Games Radio visits the podcast!

Do you remember the character Whitley on NBC sitcom "A Different World"? She released an incredible album in 1990. Joe Valenzuela of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars" is here to remember Jasmine's music with us! We talk MC Skat Kat possibly making an appearance? my James Ingram confusion, the show "Unsung", and getting to hang out with Joe in Chicago.

A Dope Nostalgia Series where we relive the magic of the first ever New Kids On The Block convention, held in Chicago in May 2023. Welcome the lovely Charlene for her first chat on the podcast! She is the west coast correspondent of the podcast "My So-Called Whatever", and totally fun.