What’s the most iconic 80sish album from the most iconic 80sish band? I think you know, but when it comes to their best song… hear us out. It's us who makes the noise. :00: Pun-e intro :02: Duran and then Duran :04: Waffles & other honorable mentions :09: Album countdown 5 to 2 :24: Commercial break :27: Of course #1 is… :33: Now we’re talking for free (It’s new religion) :40: Even more albums / Sympathy for those guitarists :47: Out of chime Featured Links: Arcadia's "The Flame" music video Annie Zaleski's Rio 33 1/3 book Classic Albums Rio documentary Permanent Record Podcast: Rio pt. 1 ..read more

We're not quite ready for #28. Let's warm up with an extraterrestrial dance. Was it influenced by swing, electro-funk, the aerobics craze, Thomas Dolby, Tom Tom Club, Ultravox, The Buggles, M, UFOs, or all of the heaven above? I'll bring a child to Outer Space. :01: Get the Feel :19: Take a break :20: Get yo Fixx Featured Links: 80sography Podcast Radio OwlsNest with Martin Page We want to hear from you! 80ofthe80s@gmail.com ..read more

It's Halloween! Let’s get into the spooky spirit with another fun and elusive BONUS MOVIE CAST. DJ CK1 is back with the Notorious JAM to review two too often overlooked masterpieces of 1980s cinema: Chopping Mall and Hack-O-Lantern. Until we get down to that song #28… :01: Chopping Mall review :20 Commercial break :22 Hack-O-Lantern review Featured Link: The Ultimate ‘80s Halloween Song YouTube Playlist: bit.ly/spooky80s (or Spotify version) We want to hear from you! 80ofthe80s@gmail.com ..read more

:01: Hot Rod Temperton's Hot Countdown :16: Commercial Break :18: Battle of the Bounce (Doobie vs. Yellow Magic) :32: Commercial Break II :34: Honorable Mention: Metallica's One :47: You Choose The Next Honorable Mention: Q-Feel or Heathcliff Featured Links: -Songs with the Yellow Magic Bounce Playlist (YouTube) -Yacht Rock Series (YouTube) -Beyond Yacht Rock Podcast (Spotify) -Yacht or Nyacht? We want to hear from you! 80ofthe80s@gmail.com ..read more

Featuring, Guest Judge: DJ Jack Falcon, in an episode so epic, we had to split it in two! It’ll take a game show battle for the ages to finally determine: Is Michael McDonald worthy of bestowment into the 1980s Halls of History? Beware Mr. McD, many opponents – including your arch nemesis, Kenny Loggins – await. :01: Michael McDonald vs. The World :36: Commercial Break :38: Michael McDonald vs. The World BONUS ROUNDS :54: Commercial Break :56: So, what do we think about Depeche Mode's Memento Mori? 1:00: More new albums from Alison Goldfrapp, Enforcer, and Pearl & The Oysters 1:07: Part 2 ..read more

Waiting, anticipating, celebrating & braking! :01: Remember the 30s? :02: It's a cluster... song :20: Totally Turbular & other albums :29: Commercial Break :31: Nephew Calculator :33: You are now a "Pop Kid." :34: Underrated Honorable Mention: Naked Eyes "When The Lights Go Out" :43: Yeah, we can talk about INXS too. :47: You Choose The Next Honorable Mention: Jody Watley or Metallica. :51: Commercial Break II :52: Bitchin bout Rock n Roll Hall of Fame :56: Bitchin bout Stranger Things Featured Link: Permanent Record Podcast ..read more

It's Halloween. Let's try something different. Just as the carousel rotates in reverse: DJ CK1 and the Notorious J.A.M. speak less of music and much more about the art of cinema circa 1987. 1st Half: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. 2nd Half: Rock 'n Roll Nightmare (aka The Edge of Hell). To listen, however, YOU must take the oath. This is non-official super secret stuff, folks - so no bitching to The Board ..read more

You've been waiting for a long time. :00 Thankful for this Intro :05 Stop with the Same-Sounding Songs! :15 Obligatory Erasure Album Countdown :30 Real Commercial Break? :31 Album #1 :41 Bill & Ted Face the Movie Review :48 That Sucked Big Time: Macy's Parade :58 The Joy of Joy Electric Featured Links: DonorSee: Send money to people all over the world and see the impact you make. Cool Vince Clarke Interview (Pt. 1) Cool Vince Clarke Interview (Pt. 2 ..read more

DON'T FOOL OUT! If it's all about the synth-riffs, where do they come from? :02: Unsolved Mysteries of Italio-Disco :11: 8 Laszlos for the Universe! :22: Commercial Break :24: You Choose the Underrated Honorable Mention. :28: Tears For Fears The Tipping Point album review :45: Commercial Break :46: Single Battle: Soft Cell & Pet Shop Boys vs. New Kids On The Block :52: Ronnie Martin From the Womb... album (or is it an ep?) review :55: Amendumb ..read more

REVEALED! DJ CK-1 is a Genesis fanboy, and he can't get no satisfaction. Enjoy this doward spiral of extra elusive premimum content that, by the end, may have you wanting to end it all. :00: In the beginning... :04: The Musical Box :07: Genesis Concert Review :23: Commercial Break :25: Even More Concerts for '22? :29: But but what about the '90s? :33: Death By Loud :38: Gobopocalypse ..read more