DJ Psyberdoll a.k.a. That Wahlburgers Chick, Raven is my guest as we reminisce about the 1999 solo debut of her favourite New Kid On The Block, Joey McIntyre. Joey is a triple threat in the entertainment world, and his son Griffin is walking those same footsteps. Raven and I also discuss what is happening with the Wahlburgers locations, and artists who have collaborated with NKOTB.

We truly miss getting the Sears Wish Book every year and going STRAIGHT to the back of it, looking for our favourite toys! Colin Krieger, James P White, and I review the toys we wanted, and the toys we got. I didn't remember the lingerie section. We also talk Whamageddon! You can check out our YouTube channel for a playlist featuring the toys we discuss.

Super cool and talented Frederick Thomas joins me from the group Natural Selection. He explains their journey with their smash hit single "Do Anything", the story behind the 2 female voices for the track, what Prince thought of the song, and the latest music he has been working on throughout the years!

Welcome Brother Cane vocalist and guitarist Damon Johnson for our 100th episode! He shares incredible stories from the days of Brother Cane, to the experiences with writing, playing with Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. We also talk buying your dot com, and Wayne Gretzky love.

A Freestyle legend is here! I welcome George LaMond for a chat about the origins of the freestyle genre, block parties, His new single "I Believe In Love" and a very special guest appearance in the music video, touring with NKOTB and covering one of their classics, poutine vs. disco fries, working with Robert Clivilles, and more!

Mike Butler, host and producer of the etymology podcast "Get The Word!" joins me to discuss the origins of the word "Nostalgia". We talk about a very controversial musician from England, Morrissey, and why he's difficult to be a fan of. A lesson in separating the man from the music. 

Our friend Kendra and I recount the career of Canadian alternative singer Holly McNarland. Was she comparable to Alanis? We also discuss meeting your celebrity heroes, and ask the question: Is winning the Juno Award for Best New Artist the kiss of death to your career?

The Godfather of Latin Rap is here! Mellow Man Ace shares what's new on his YouTube channel, his history as a legendary rap artist, the ups and downs of making music with his sibling, Sen Dog from Cypress Hill, and some great stories!

James P. White and I discuss the Billboard Top 10 of 1992 in "The Long & Short Of It". Then Kendra Klassen-Hunt drops by and tries to guess each superstar vocalist in the 2001 remake of the Marvin Gaye classic, "What's Goin' On". Be sure to watch the music video on YouTube as a companion to this episode. It's found under "All Star Tribute".

The lovely Marcella Detroit is on the show! We showcase her new single off her new album "GOLD", her work with Elton John and Eric Clapton, memories of the Shakespears Sister days and the massive hit "STAY", the plot of the video, ageism, her time singing opera, and more! 

Remember the first time you heard "Do The Bartman"? It was the beginning of the 2nd season of the smash Fox hit "The Simpsons". Charlie, Quinn, and I talk about the beloved show and our favourite episode clips, and do a deep dive into the album "The Simpsons Sing The Blues". Was Michael Jackson ACTUALLY a part of it, or is it just a rumour? When Simpsons merch flew off the shelves, and do you think Lisa is annoying?

The amazing dance diva Kym Sims is my special guest! We talk about her 90's experiences, songwriting, some of her favourite musical encounters, her newer music, and some favourite spots in her hometown of Chicago! She's so lovely! We also feature our new friend Joseph Ferguson, a devoted father and mutual Blockhead who is raising money to help kids with cancer. Find out how you can help in this episode!

Kevin Mcinvale from NK Airplay Radio joins me to discuss all things about the Queen of Christmas and the Best Selling Female of All Time, Mariah Carey. How she popularized the whistle register, Her new rarities album, her secretive alternative rock album, her stage fright, and it's time to ask the question - is she ACTUALLY a diva?

Welcome Ray Slijngaard! He's the OG and current member of one of the HUGEST Eurodance acts of all time, 2 Unlimited! Ray fills us in on their Canadian tour this fall, meeting Michael Jackson and having him watch them perform at the World Music Awards, OG vocalist Anita Doth and her contribution to the group, as well as current vocalist Kim Vergouwen, and his favourite 90's memories. It's also time for James P. White and I to review the Billboard Top 10 of 1991 in this installment of "The Long and Short Of It"!

My special guest DJ AK (Amanda) from No More Games Radio is here to talk about Jordan's first solo album in 1999. We also discuss what happened to NKOTB fans in 1994, John Mayer paying Jordan an artistic compliment, Which JK release you should steer clear of, his tenor vs. his falsetto, and her many amazing experiences with the man, including the time she was forced to choose between him and Bon Jovi. I also share the super rare demo "Truck & Fish".

Canada's Queen of Metal, Lee Aaron, is one of my biggest musical heroes. It was a privilege to have her guest on the show, debuting her new album, "Radio On!" We spend a lot of time going deep into her 90's releases, and her experience putting together her latest collection of songs. She is completely fabulous and we love her!

James P. White and Dan Shessel join me this week to talk about the most successful Christian rock band - Petra! We also talk about some of the other great praise and worship artists of the time, and the ones who made crossovers into the mainstream charts. Good friends and good chat!

Ryann Bradley and I take a trip through the career of Metallica in the '90's. The ups and downs, the Napster dilemma, The "Cunning Stunts Tour" shocker, his experiences meeting the band and other celebrity encounters, and more. Be warned: I LOVE "Load" and "Re-Load", and if you hate them, I will fight you!

Our friend Kendra and I do a song-by-song listen to pop star Tiffany's 1990 album "New Inside". A strong album with incredible songs. We reveal some of the details and stories that made this album happen, discuss the Diane Warren-penned ballad "Here In My Heart" and it's relation to AIDS hero Ryan White and the Gulf War, and talk about how radio demands songs in the 3:30 length range.

UK's "The X Factor" star Sean Smith is here with his new album , "Swing For The '90's"! He tells me about working with Simon Cowell, we talk about breaking the North American market, football a.k.a soccer, Eurovision, and some of our favourite 90's artists.

Prolific artist and songwriter Martin Page is joining us! He is the example of a human who truly lives music. We talk about his own hits, including the 1994 smash "In The House of Stone & Light", his writing experiences with Bernie Taupin, the hits he has crafted for others such as "We Built This City" and "King of Wishful Thinking", and a moving track he performed in Germany that he wasn't sure what the outcome would be. He's got new music coming out ASAP!

This week's show features a little break from the regular format! My friend James P. White is joining me as we review the Top 10 Billboard Chart for 1990 in our new segment "The Long and Short Of It". Then Kendra joins me as I test her boyband vocal knowledge. She will attempt to guess who each guy singing is in the NKOTBSB single "Don't Turn Out The Lights". 

Our friend Kendra is a massive P!nk fan. Who better to go to for this episode! Although P!nk's releases were in the 2000's, she started her career in the late 90's, and she deserves an episode. We also talk P!nk's crushes on Jon Bon Jovi and Johnny Depp, New Jack Swing, Pizza Hut, getting drunk on Baja Rosa, COVID drinking habits, and favourite Leo DiCaprio movies of the decade.

My favourite rock journalist, Mitch Lafon joins me to go track-by-track through the 1992 comeback record for Bon Jovi, "Keep The Faith". We chat about the likelihood of Sambora's return to the band, the importance of Hugh McDonald, our backstage at Bon Jovi show stories, the greatest Bon Jovi B-Sides, how annoying songs with sirens in them are, and how rock killed itself in the early '90's. 

My guest is an emerging star in the country music scene - Oklahoma's very own Allie Colleen! We talk about her new single "Pink Lemonade" which is a naughty & fun track, impowering women with their sexuality in music, weird names of Canadian towns, and the '90's country musicians who inspired her. She has deep family roots in country, and is making a wave in the scene in her own right!

My guest is radio personality Gruff Gushnowski, as we reflect on the releases of the hard rock band Warrant in the '90's, and the trials and tribulation they faced. Warrant even made the leap into a grungier sound when the landscape of rock had changed. We also chat about whether or not it's ok for a band to replace the lead singer, 90's radio programming, music cruises, and more!

EXTREME NSFW LANGUAGE WARNING! Do not listen around kids or delicate ears. If you're easily offended by dirty lyrical content, this is NOT the episode for you. Now that you've been warned, we weren't kidding. Kendra and I explore some of the jaw dropping lyrics that came out in our favourite decade. We gathered our own picks, as well as review listener's picks. We also talk about more innocent topics in the beginning, such as Hanson! Don't say we didn't warn you...

Canadian singer/songwriter Emm Gryner joins me this week. We discuss her connection to Def Leppard and her fantastic cover of their classic "Pour Some Sugar On Me", vocal coaching, being an Xennial, yacht rock, her experiences touring with David Bowie, and more! She's a gifted talent.

One of my favourite guests I have had returns! The Funky Bunch member Anthony "Big Ace" Thomas is here! We review his latest movie filming experiences, MUNICIPAL clothing line, new swag and music, being part of the new HBOmax series "Wahl Street", He tells us Natalie's story, we talk about our connection with God, old school "Music For The People" memories, and being a positive role model in the lives of young people. 

If you haven't yet heard of Cuban-born singer Ana, let Sebastian and I give you an education! 80's/90's music aficionado Sebastian is a big Ana fan. We cover Debbie Gibson's role in her career, The impact of Maurice Starr on her album "Body Language", the duet with Jordan Knight, record company woes, and her Latin debut as Mia which brought her a Grammy nomination. 

Welcome Daisy Dee to the show! One of the founding members of Belgian house group Technotronic. We discuss the group, the hits, her company Booya Music, Her smash TV show, and how she helped break the Backstreet Boys in Europe. Take a glance into her beautiful life!

The third and final member of Farmer's Daughter joins me for a walk down memory lane! The incredible Shauna Rae Samograd bonds on being an Alberta girl, Nova Scotia kitchen parties, harmony talk, recording with Randy Bachman, and the difference between Canadian & American country music.

My friend Dahlia Wakefield is a talented entertainer, who also fronts a Heart tribute band called "Brigade". We discuss the legendary rock band and their 90's releases. A band from Seattle who was not a grunge band. Was "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You" creepy? Was Mutt Lange the driving force behind Heart's sound in the '90's? Are recording studio bathrooms gross? Dahlia and I go on a magical adventure, as well as debut her band Dirt Road Angels' latest single!

Canadian music legend Bif Naked is here! She shares so many cool stories about her career. We talk about her relationship with SNFU, veganism, beating cancer, her book, her latest music, and play her BRAND NEW single "Broke Into Your Car", and some of her favourite things from the '90's!

This is the sex portion of the broadcast. The Dirty Bit. Witness the creation of the new hashtag #FTF - F*%k The Floor. This is best experienced on our YouTube channels. We watch the quick change cam, Hard, the Sweet Dreams/Twisted combo, and the Baby I Believe In You/Give It To You combo. Anyone can make you sweat...

My friends Adrian & Chris are the Blockhead and non-Blockhead from the fun YouTube channel "RATTAIL", where they watch, drink, talk, and thirst NKOTB videos with us every week! As my guests for the 69th episode, we get Rated R. We talk how Rattail came to be, What makes a good rattail, the Jordan 0.5 Rule and my teenage love letter in church, Big Dick Energy, and which boybander has SDE? Spicy good times. We are intoxicated.

I enjoy a chat with the incomparable Angela Kelman! She shares what it was like performing for the troops overseas, vocal technique for singers, The drag show where the drag queens were Farmer's Daughter, her disco solo album, and so much more!

In a special two part episode, we welcome 1/3 of Canadian country music trio Farmer's Daughter, Jake Leiske Willis! We talk about the Dixie Chicks comparisons, the fabulous outfits, filming in Taber & Kananaskis, awards shows, representing women in country music, and having her first child at the age of 50! She is helping many women meet their goals of starting a family.

My guest Ainslie from Reject & Serve Podcast AND Price Tag Podcast is here to talk about the 1995 Battle of Brit Pop! Listen to his relaxing British accent! Are Noel and Liam Gallagher more famous for their fights or their music? Was Damon Albarn smashed drunk at the Brit Awards? What is shoegaze? 

Don Grant from Three Interesting Things Podcast joins me to immerse ourselves in the band Living Colour. Known for the huge hit "Cult Of Personality", we share so much more about their music and history. We also discuss thoughts on classic artists releasing new music, Guitar Hero, and how guilty pleasures should not be guilty!

Recording engineer/Producer and host of "Cocktails At Home" Scott Greene joins me in an informative discussion with one of the best voices in rock - Nick Walsh. Originally the vocalist of Slik Toxik and now with Famous Underground, he shares his experiences and advice. We talk vocals, how some of us had to hide our Gn'R fandom, the ups and downs of the business, and more.

Talented and beautiful Tara Kemp joins me on this episode! With Billboard smash hits "Hold You Tight" and "Piece Of My Heart", Tara captured our attention with her strong debut album. She shares some of the exciting moments from her early days, to her preparation to release new music for us soon! We love her!

Way back when, my friends Charlie, Quinn, and I did a SWAPCAST - we did the Weird Al episode on our podcast L2L and here on DN, and we recorded this episode for both shows as well! This is our take on the 1992 album "III Sides To Every Story" by Boston hard rock band Extreme. It's a true opus of a rock album, consisting of 3 very different parts: Yours, Mine, and the Truth. An album that rock fans should not miss.

The creator and voice of Canadian legend Ed The Sock joins me. Steven Kerzner shares memories of the Muchmusic days, the good and the bad. He tells me about some of Ed's worst interviews, Fromage, what the hell happened to the station, and his goals in creating a new music channel for the Much fans. I also wake up Ed just to piss him off.

Part 1 of our Muchmusic series features broadcasting legend Erica Ehm. One of the original VJ's of Muchmusic, she shares stories of her time at the station, her amazing writing projects in both music and literature, her new podcast, and how her life has evolved from the days on the "Nation's Music Station".

Time to chat with the drummer of melodic hard rock band Harem Scarem, Darren James Smith! We cover his latest project in Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel, musical adventures worldwide, he sings the praises of guitarist Pete Lesperance, and we go over when Harem Scarem became Rubber! If you're from Edmonton, you need to help us figure out some Edmonton venue trivia around the 55 minute mark.

DJ LAW joins me to talk tales of Ottawa, what was happening on The Tom Green Show, the first planking video of all time, Nickelback hate, computer geek talk and BBSes, and of course, the rap group he was a part of, Organized Rhyme. Check the O.R.!

Bill Manspeaker may seem like a one man show, but in reality, Green Jelly is certified by Guiness Book of World Records as the "Largest Band in Music History", with about 1000 members. Bill joins me to show us the toy store he lives in on Hollywood Blvd. (you may want to visit our YouTube channel to see it!), talks about getting kicked out of Canada, appearing on The Gong Show, making costumes, and what is inside of his vintage KISS lunchbox?