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.   Today's guest is Kevin, a member of NK Airplay Radio, and a fun Blockhead! 

James P. White joins me to do a track-by-track review on the "Space Jam Soundtrack"! We also discuss problematic artists, Sass Jordan coming to town, the outdated Space Jam website, and smelly sneakers of the past.

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.   The Jean Jacket Girls, Amy and Tonya are sisters who recount their amazing time at BLOCKCON this year.

"Are You Jimmy Ray?" was a massive hit for England's Jimmy Ray, back in 1997. Jimmy joins me on the show, and we talk about the song, the album, the dancers, and A LOT about guitars. He's a talented musician, and when he appeared as a guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, guaranteed she thought he was a "cutie patootie"! 

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.  The first guests are Kim and Kris, the IYKYK Twins!

My guest is Eurodance act Livin' Joy's talented lead vocalist, Tameko Star! 

We are going pop/punk this week, talking Less Than Jake with the host of Friend Request Podcast, Justin Lamb! 

Jedi Jimmy, Kendra, and Tahiti Treat vodka join me to do a LIVE on YouTube episode. We discuss the music of Wayne's World, a true classic movie of the '90's. 

This is a bucket list conversation for me. My vocal hero, Sass Jordan, is the special guest. Canada's Queen of Rock! Sass shares about the latest live album, heartfelt memories of drummer Taylor Hawkins, vocal care, Joe Cocker, Canadian Idol judging, and I ask her what her ultimate self indulgent set list would be!

Krystal's album "Me & My Piano" was the first record released by the Backstreet Boys' label back in 2001. She had her songs featured in TV and movies, and acted in shows such as "Touched By An Angel". Now Krystal Peterson, she joins me to chat about those days, the artistry of piano, starring in a music video with Anne Hathaway, meeting Whitney Houston, and more.

Joe Valenzuela is back to talk Cathy Dennis! She had a huge solo career in the early 90's with hits like "Just Another Dream", and now she's behind the scenes, writing HUGE hits like "I Kissed A Girl"! Joe and I also discuss CD longboxes, Jeremy Jordan, The 90210 Soundtrack, and buying a record player.

The host of "History Of The '90's" podcast Kathy Kenzora is my guest! She has one of the most successful history podcasts in Canada, and shares about her history in journalism and radio, as well as the hit show. We cover an artist that is important her, The Cranberries. With the tragic loss of singer Delores O'Riordan, there is much to remember, including a large catalogue of timeless Irish music. 

She is the OG lead singer of freestyle phenomenon The Cover Girls, welcome Angel Mercado as my guest! She shares about David Cole and C&C Music Factory, being fired from the group, solo album, and their reunion, touring with NKOTB, and so many fun stories. Angel is a blast!

The current vocalist of 90's europop act Urban Cookie Collective joins us, the incredible Danielle Barnett! Such a positive role model and motivational speaker, Danielle chats about the legacy of UCC including the OG vocalist Diane Charlemagne, vocal warmups and tricks, as well as a shoutout to the incredible Rozalla, and so much more!

It's James P. White joining me for another "The Long and the Short of It"! We review the Top 10 songs of 2000, according to the Billboard charts.

Podcast friend Kendra and I take a listen and comment on the 1993 album "Love's Alright" by comedian Eddie Murphy. This is NOT a comedy album. It's a serious music release with New Jack Swing and R&B all over it. Also, Michael Jackson is ALL over it. What was he trying to do with this album? You tell us.

The King of Freestyle is here! Stevie B. joins me from Rio de Janeiro to tell us what's new and exciting in his legendary career! We talk about what really happens when artists collaborate, the story behind his hit album "Love and Emotion", and more! 

Roberta and Ken Harrison are Canadian pop duo Wild Strawberries! Hits like "I Don't Want To Think About It" and "Heroine" were in heavy airplay rotation. Roberta fills us in on working with Sarah McLachlan, touring with Lilith Fair, EDM music, stage banter, and more.

Drummer Derrick Bostrom of Meat Puppets provides a huge amount of insight into their Arizona beginnings, record company woes, their current musical journey, and more. In case you didn't know, "Lake of Fire" and "Plateau" are NOT Nirvana songs, they are by the Meat Puppets!

TikTok creator Jon G has a popular page for throwbacks, interviews, and more! He joins me today to disect the history of Canada's favourite boyband, The Moffatts. Were they even considered a boyband? Why the Hanson comparisons? The Moffatt brothers started at the ages of 3 and 4 in the music industry, and garnered success throughout the world. 

Charlie & Quinn talk Kid Rock with me. I have never sworn so much in one episode. Charlie plays the "Devil Without a Cause" advocate, while I poop on Bob. The first episode about someone I dislike. We talk about autotune, Picture, Joe C., and the Clareview WalMart. 

It's James P. White joining me for another "The Long and the Short of It"! We review the Top 10 songs of 1999, according to the Billboard charts.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. The hosts of the podcast "My So-Called Whatever", Nikki & Brooke are back! We talk room cubicles, who has the selfie with all of us, Sims & Pacman costumes, Maine & Canada, and more! That's a wrap on the series of our cruise adventures.      

The Guitar Dojo, Nick Morrison is back! We do a track-by-track review of Canadian rock band The Tea Party with their 1999 album, "Triptych". Which of their huge hits was a cover of a Daniel Lanois song? You'll find out!

Podcast friends Kendra, Jimmy, and Andrew help celebrate the past year of DNP, as we did our first ever live episode! Also available on YouTube with live chat replay. 

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Savvy and her brother enjoyed their first NKOTB cruise, traveling from Ireland to be there. Savvy is a phenomenal dancer, and had the opportunity to show her moves on the lido deck for all! Take a drink for every time we say "moment" in this episode.

She rocked the Canadian airwaves in the early '90's with hits like "Love Don't Last Forever", and after 30 years, she is back with new music! Chrissy Steele is my special guest. We talk about maintaining your voice, Alannah Myles, the 90's rock scene, touring with Bryan Adams, and her friend and music partner, Brian "Too Loud" MacLeod.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. The ladies from Chair Chatter are here! Nad & Sab are my kind of people - straight up and so damn funny. We talk about overcoming challenges, Rat Chat, and being a part of the Canadian delegation at sea! 

Member, songwriter, and producer of O.M.C. Alan Jansson joins me as I get educated on the music scene of New Zealand. Alan penned the #1 single "How Bizzare". We talk about his production studio, and more O.M.C. songs like the single with Lucy Lawless.              

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. We turn the tables this week! I am airing the interview I did with "That Wahlburgers Chick" Raven on her show "A Day In The Life of a Blockhead"! I recount favourite moments, my Batman belt, and the sarong that was so right.

A great start to 2023, gathering all 3 OG members of Vancouver's female pop group West End Girls for a trip down nostalgia lane! Silvana, Camille, and Aimee join me to share their memories.

It's James P. White joining me for another "The Long and the Short of It"! We review the Top 10 songs of 1998, according to the Billboard charts.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Tracey Bird from Blockheads Unite is here! She was on Jon's flight to Miami and was his first selfie of the trip! We talk the OG Coca Cola Cruise, trying alligator, her RatChat bodyroll, photo op, and more!

This year, guests Kendra, Andrew, Colin, and Jimmy present their favourite Christmas specials from 1984-2000. We also talk Tommy Hunter Show, Jimmy's fight list, and Die Hard vs. Gremlins. There is a large video component to this episode, so the entire video companion is published at youtube.com/dopenostalgia .

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Our friend Adrian from Rattail is here! we talk karaoke bodyrolls, afterparty, We Don't Care Bears, Jordan's bodysurf, the Patron on top deck, ski goggles, and the coolest thing ever : RatChat on lido deck with Rattail and Chair Chatter!

Super rad Joshua Paskowitz of The Flys joins me to reminisce about his musical journey! We discuss their hit "Got You (Where I Want You)", their family's music and surfing legacy, sibling rivalry, grunge influences, his new single with new band StarZero, and what makes a good producer.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Welcome, Those Blockhead Chicks! A new podcast/YouTube channel with these amazing ladies. We talk about both Squeaky Baby Joey and Hobo Joe, The boat rocking so hard at sail away, Poop Pool, Fireworks Jon, JK at the airport, and more!

Roberto, Larry, and Ray from 4 P.M. join me to talk about the highlights in being R&B group 4 P.M.! They make clean, positive music that doesn't use foul language or degrade women, including their smash hit "Sukiyaki". We talk style & fashion, 90's tech, and maintaining a foothold in the U.S. music market during that decade.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. This week's guest is Michele! She was saved by HK, Jenny, and a Knight in shining armour on the lido deck. We talk about the encounter, candy straws, her middle finger costume, Canadian polar bears, and a shout out to Vistaprint for the KNGIHT jersey.

We hit a homerun for the 150th episode! Miles Zuniga of Fastball is here! We discuss the origins of the song "The Way", working with Brian Setzer, laundry, changes in the music industry, Austin City Limits, and a lot more. Miles is a fascinating guy.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. I finally got to meet Samantha, Ashley, and Allana - The Gacke Girls! They have a podcast and YouTube channel, and are hardcore NKOTB fanatics like me. We chat about poker with Macky, getting stuck on stage at Lido Deck, karaoke night in Miami, and more!

My guests Jimmy and Kendra are here to present the Top 10 list of the greatest Movie Soundtracks from the 90's, voted by YOU! From our very first listener poll, we will count them down. Of course, we must tackle the biggest movie conundrum ever : Why did Jack have to drown, when there was plenty of room for him on the door?

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. DJ Bethie & KelleyMo from No More Games Radio join me for some cruise chat! You Got The Flavor (Flavour in Canadia), The hunt for the JK selfie, compression socks, and potato salad.

Joe Valenzuela from "Milk Carton Pop Stars" is back to talk all things Betty Boo! The UK rap and pop sensation was an inspiration for the Spice Girls. She had connections with Public Enemy, and hit the international charts with her track "Doin' The Do". We also chat about acceptable lip synching, Muchmusic Video Dance parties, and Club MTV!

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. For our first week, Planet 12 L*A*W comes back to Dope Nostalgia! He got to celebrate his birthday on the ship. Afterparty, meeting friends and fans, performing onstage, and more.

My good pal Andrew Scott from "It's A Conspiracy!" Podcast joins me to chat with Christian Simpson, the drummer of Canadian alternative rock band Glueleg! We ask questions like "What is a Chapman Stick?" and talk about Edgefest, horns banned from radio, and how did we start talking about Edwin?

It's James P. White joining me for another "The Long and the Short of It"! We review the Top 10 songs of 1997, according to the Billboard charts. 

Mixtape Monday - our series where we revisit the highlights and memories of this summer's Mixtape Tour in California! The Mixtape Tour featured NKOTB, Salt N' Pepa, En Vogue, and Rick Astley. In this final episode, we laugh A LOT with Karene and Michelle! We recall what we actually remember from the Rattail afterparty, Joe pronouncing Karene's name properly, and reminisce about an open case of Coors Light.