Dope Nostalgia
Taking your earholes back to the era of Hammerpants, plaid, backwards overalls, grunge, and New Jack Swing! We revisit the music of the ’90’s on Dope Nostalgia.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 286
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 179 - New Jack Swing
In the late 80's and early 90's, a fusion of R&B and hip hop was created and loved by millions - New Jack Swing. Many of the biggest hits in the era were this genre. Friend L*A*W joins me to talk abo…
Back To BLOCKCON - Kevin
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 Bl…
Episode 178 - Space Jam Soundtrack
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 We also discuss problematic artists, Sass Jordan coming to town, the outdated Space Jam website, and smelly sneake…
Back To BLOCKCON - The Jean Jacket Girls
Episode 177 - Jimmy Ray
"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 …
Back To BLOCKCON - IYKYK Twins
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!
Episode 176 - Livin’ Joy
My guest is Eurodance act Livin' Joy's talented lead vocalist, Tameko Star!
Episode 175 - Less Than Jake
We are going pop/punk this week, talking Less Than Jake with the host of Friend Request Podcast, Justin Lamb!
Episode 174 - Wayne’s World Soundtrack
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.
Episode 173 - Sass Jordan
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 Hawk…
Episode 172 - Krystal Harris
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"…
Episode 171 - Cathy Dennis
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…
Episode 170 - The Cranberries
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 t…
Episode 169 - The Cover Girls
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 th…
Episode 168 - Danielle Barnett of Urban Cookie Collective
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…
Episode 167 - Billboard 2000
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.
Episode 166 - Eddie Murphy’s ”Love’s Alright” album
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…
Episode 165 - Stevie B.
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…
Episode 164 - Wild Strawberries
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 McL…
Episode 163 - Meat Puppets
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 o…