Totally 80s

Madonna is punk. Yes, let's discuss. Join Lyndsey Parker as she chats about Madonna's rise from the NYC Punk Underground to pop superstardom and her start in Hollywood with Desperat...

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. In Part 2 of disc...

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We go back to the heyday of Hollywood's Sunset Strip and the music that come out of the "boulevard of broken dreams." In Part 1, Rikki Rockett (Poison) and Tracii Guns (L.A.Guns) join host Ly...

Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as we continue our discussion into one of the most important artists of t...

A deep dive into one of the most important artists of the '80s - the late great George Michael. Music manager, author and film-maker Simon Napier-Bell joins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music E...

This one and only Debbie Gibson rejoins host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to continue the discussion on teen idols like Molly Ringwald and the "Coreys," movies like "The ...

We're going back to a magical time when the scent of electric youth was wafting in the air and when a bunch of young fresh faces took over the airways and pop culture in general. This week we...

Role models, rebels, and rock goddesses. Music icons and legends Ann Wilson (Heart) and Terri Nunn (Berlin) join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) to discuss their career...

In Part 2, we continue the discussion on the golden age of electronic pop in a deeper dive on bands and synthesizers with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests mus...

When we think of the quintessential music of the '80s, we think of the sound of synthesizers. It's the music that sounded like the future then and years later it sounds like it now. In Part 1...

It was a topic so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! In Part 2, a discussion on Rock of Ages, diva covers, music videos and more with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Ent...

What makes a power ballad? The conversation on the subject was so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! Listen in on Part 1 as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment...

We're talking Pop and Rock Magazines! You know those Waldenbooks Newsstand classics you had to stock up on like Creem, YM, Sassy, Smash Hits and Tiger Beat? Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Mu...

We're not done talking drummers! There was so much to cover that we broke this discussion into two parts! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes back lege...

Rolling Stone have a list of the greatest drummers and we have ours from the '80s to discuss this week; names like Alex Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Stewart Copeland and more. Join host Lyndsey Park...

It's all about musings and music this week as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) welcomes IT girl, icon, model and musician, special guest Bebe Buell. The author of a rece...

Love is in the air! It is Valentine's season and whether you are looking for a favorite retro romantic soundtrack or spending Feb 14th listening to songs about the woes of love... we've got s...

New year, new you! It's the 1st episode of 2023 and it's time to get physical. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and first "trainer to the stars," fitness icon and creato...

We are coming to the end of 2022, but we’re going to party like it's 1982. This week we are covering one of the best years (if not the best) of the 80’s for music to close out the year. Join ...

This week we're talking about those people, often behind the scenes, who wrote the sonic hits of the 1980’s: The Songwriters. Joining host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) fo...

We are going back in time to the era of conspicuous consumption. It was a time before planned obsolescence. It was when the hottest hangout was at the local food court between the Orange Juli...

They are in! This week's 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are the most 80's class ever. What other 80's artists deserve a nod? Who should get on the list in 2023? It's a discussion f...

It's spooky season and we have a monster sized episode to celebrate the freaky era that was the 1980's! The decadent decade that brought us such Haunted Halloween jams like "Thriller," "Ghost...

More Kate Bush! Dance? Peter Gabriel? Color Healing? Music Videos? Listen as Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor) continues the discussion on Kate's discography and legacy, joine...

37 years in the making - the hottest artist of 2022 is Kate Bush. In a resurgence tied to the Netflix show Stranger Things, Kate’s 1985 single "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" se...

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 come...

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 ...

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 A...

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 P...

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 c...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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! Joi...

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...

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 Kija...

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 jo...

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 E...

1986 saw the resurgence of The Monkees, thanks to MTV - so why can't lightning strike twice? The word went out for open auditions for the New Monkees and four brave lads answered the call. Jo...

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...

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 H...

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 Hugh...

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 t...

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 L...

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 s...

Cyndi Lauper! Kylie Minogue! Paula Abdul! And of course, Madonna! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor/SiriusXM Volume Host) and her special guest, musician Bright Light...

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 contin...