Totally 80s

Host Lyndsey Parker discusses Madonna's rise from the NYC Punk Underground to pop superstardom and her start in Hollywood with Desperately Seeking Susan director Susan Seidelman and singer/songwriter Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals).

Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) are back with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to reminisce about the hard rock scene in Los Angeles; Part 2 of Hollywood's Sunset Strip discussion includes Whiskey a Go Go, Rock Band images, that "murder" Denny's and the un-sung bands of the era.

Totally 80's The Podcast hits the small screen on WMX Pop (Channel 1123) on Roku's Live TV starting Friday, September 29 at 8:00 PM (EST).

We go back to the heyday of Hollywood's Sunset Strip and the music that come out of the "boulevard of broken dreams" with Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) who join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to reminisce about the scene in Los Angeles.

Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss more about the life and legacy of George Michael.

Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell joins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to share anecdotes about Wham!, directing the documentary “The Real George Michael” and the importance of George Michael’s legacy.

We are continuing our talk with the one and only Debbie Gibson this week as she rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss songwriting, teen idols like Molly Ringwald and the "Coreys," the possible return of the Electric Youth perfume and more.

It's time to talk teen idols with the one and only Debbie Gibson joining host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss her career, Star Search, fashion, and the '80s pop scene (like New Kids on the Block, The Jets, Tiffany, Menudo and more).

Ann Wilson (Heart) and Terri Nunn (Berlin) join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss their careers and all things women in rock: role models, rebels, and rock goddesses.

The discussion of the golden age of electronic pop continues with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests musician, arranger, composer, record producer and founding member of Human League and Heaven17, Martyn Ware and author of "Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop (1978-1983)," Richard Evans.

In Part 1, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and this week's guests - musician, arranger, composer, record producer and founding member of Human League and Heaven 17, Martyn Ware and author of "Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop (1978-1983)," Richard Evans discuss the golden age of electronic pop.

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) continues the conversation on all things Power Ballads (Rock of Ages! Diva covers! Music videos!) with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic ones, guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).

A conversation that was so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts: In Part 1, host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor), discusses Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Tina Turner (yes Tina Turner) and more with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic Power Ballads of the '80's (or any decade really), guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).

Pop and Rock Magazines Talk: Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests esteemed music journalists and authors Dave DiMartino (Creem Editor-in-Chief 1979-1986) and Lori Majewski (Teen People co-founder) as they discuss all things '80s magazines: the artist access, the covers, the captions, the publicists and more.

Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and the return of legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff as they delve into the second half of our discussion on the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade.

Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff into the first part of a two part discussion on the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade... plus their thoughts on the Rolling Stones Greatest Drummers list.

It's all about musings and music this week as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) welcomes IT girl, icon, model, musician and author of recently released 2nd memoir "Rebel Soul," special guest Bebe Buell, to discuss fascinating tales about 80's Rock & Roll from Ric Ocasek (The Cars) to John Taylor & being the catalyst of Power Station plus more.

Love is in the air as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) discusses song suggestions for this Valentine's Day season for whatever mood you are in (retro romantic? tracks of woe?) with the musician who wrote some of the biggest love songs of the '80s, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and true fellow '80s baby, singer-songwriter and author Lisa Loeb.

Get physical and join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and first "trainer to the stars" fitness icon and creator of Body by Jake, Jake Steinfeld on a mental workout as they discuss how Steinfeld made physical fitness an occupation, his album Don’t Quit! (first original soundtrack to an exercise video) and the fitness trends of the 1980's.

We are coming to the end of 2022, but we’re going to party like its 1982 with Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests Alan Hunter (Original MTV VJ / Sirius XM 80’s on 8) and Jake Rudh (City Pages “Best Club DJ” in the Twin Cities / Host of Transmission on The Current) as they discuss their favorite albums and artists of 1982.

A discussion of the people often behind the scenes who wrote those sonic hits of the 1980’s with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and two superstar songwriters who probably have written your favorite songs from this current decade, Sam Hollander and Justin Tranter.

Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and very special guests Margaret Cho and Moon Zappa as they discuss the era of conspicuous consumption, where the hottest place to be and be seen was in the long lost world of '80s malls.

This week's 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are the most '80s class ever, so the debate is on for 2023; Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) and an expert panel of special guests, Rock Hall inductees themselves, Gina Schock (The Go-Go's) and Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), submit their list for consideration.

It's a monster sized episode to celebrate the eerie season in the decadent 1980's with Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) in conversation about fright night favorites for your Halloween with special guests the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira, musician, DJ, and humanitarian Bright Light Bright Light and electro-pop recording artist, record producer and songwriter MNDR.

More Kate Bush discography and legacy - Listen as Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) goes even deeper on all things Kate (Dance! Peter Gabriel? Music Videos!), joined once again with author and NPR music critic Ann Powers and rising recording artist and icon from Ru Paul's Drag Race Ginny Lemon.

Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) takes a deep dive into the hottest artist of 2022 - Kate Bush; discussing her discography and legacy (37+ years in the making) with author and NPR music critic Ann Powers and rising recording artist and icon from Ru Paul's Drag Race, Ginny Lemon.

Cher! Nile Rodgers! The Monkees! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they continue their chat about the biggest comeback stories of the 80s with their special guest, the king of reinvention, musician/actor/all around rock star Michael Des Barres!

Tina Turner! Nile Rodgers! New Order! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they discuss the biggest comeback stories of the 80s with their special guest, the king of reinvention, musician/actor/all around rock star Michael Des Barres!

Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) welcome back author, musician and podcaster Paul Myers (Record Store Day Podcast, Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop) as they continue their deep dive into Power Pop, shining a spotlight not only on the genre in the US, but in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome author, musician and podcaster Paul Myers (Record Store Day Podcast, Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop) for a deep dive into Power Pop – what is it, who were the greatest and who should have been!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back music journalist and REM liner notes writer Annie Zaleski to continue their remembrance of when the left of the dial was the place to be.

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back music journalist and REM liner notes writer Annie Zaleski for a deep dive in the original "alternative rock" - college rock of the 80s!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome guests Mara Kuge (Soft Rock Sunday) and Steve Huey (Yacht Rock the web series) as they continue their deep dive into Yacht Rock and what qualifies, and what doesn't! See if you agree!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome guests Mara Kuge (Soft Rock Sunday) and Steve Huey (Yacht Rock the web series) to set sail on all things Yacht Rock - what qualifies as Yacht Rock and why is it seeing a resurgence? Find out!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome back Annie Zaleski, the author of the new 33 1/3 book to their deep dive into RIO!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) as they welcome Annie Zaleski, the author of the new 33 1/3 book to talk about all things RIO! We go deep on this Duran Duran classic and learn things we never knew.

Sheena Easton, Sheila E, Carmen Electra and...Kim Basinger?! Our deep dive into Prince's proteges continues! And joining us to talk is a returning guest to Totally 80s, Scott T. Sterling! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) for the fun!

The Time. Sheila E. Sheena Easton? Vanity 6. Appolonia 6! What do these names all have in common? It's not too tough to guess, they were all Prince proteges in the 80s. And joining us to talk is a returning guest to Totally 80s, Scott T. Sterling! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes (Rhino Records) for the fun!

Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome the director of the new Smiths-inspired film SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, Stephen Kijak to talk all things Smiths!

We continue our celebration of 40 years since all the great music of 1981! Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist Scott T. Sterling (Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR, Vibe) to continue their deep dive into all the great music of this landmark year.

Believe it or not, it’s been 40 years since Duran Duran, Journey, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode and many others made their debuts, all in 1981. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist Scott T. Sterling (Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR, Vibe) to do a deep dive into all the great music of this landmark year.

1986 saw the resurgence of The Monkees, thanks to MTV - so why can't lightning strike twice? Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome the cast of the New Monkees and find out how they handled the fan backlash, what went wrong and what they feel went right (Spoiler Alert: the music!).

Step into the Labyrinth as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes welcome back music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David Bowie in the 80s, including Iggy Pop's BLAH BLAH BLAH and Tin Machine!

The Thin White Duke steps aside to welcome back Major Tom, Screaming Lord Byron and...Tin Machine! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they welcome music journalist and author Rob Sheffield to talk about the highs and lows of David Bowie in the 80s.

Hall & Oates (especially Oates)! MTV's annual Christmas videos! Pretenders! Even Spinal Tap! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss more of their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s!

Band Aid! The Waitresses! Wham! The Pogues! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and John Hughes as they discuss their favorite Christmas hits of the 80s!

Pat Benatar! Cher! Jody Watley! Kate Bush and many more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they finish their dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

Our deep dive dish into the divas of the 80s continues as we discuss Janet, Whitney, Annie and more! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light Bright Light as they dish on all the greatest ladies of the 80s!

Eddie Murphy! Moon Unit Zappa! Julie Brown! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, comedy writer Jake Fogelnest as they continue their conversation about the golden era of novelty songs, the 80s!