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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. Bringing you closer to the musicians you loved, join us for chats with the hitmakers, laughs with friends, and a lot of reminiscing.

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Episode 35 - Sweet Sensation

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/09/10

Sweet Sensation is one of the biggest groups in the dance genre called "freestyle". Lead singer Betty Dee joins me to chat about music, fashion, topping the Billboard chart, growing up in the Bronx, and their fantastic career.

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01:16:56

Episode 34 - Eric Alper

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/09/03

One of Canada's foremost music publicists, Eric Alper joins me to talk about the life of working in public relations for musicians. How he got started in the 90's, the stories along the way, and gives much great advice for those who want to work in music.

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01:03:29

Episode 33 - Odds

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/08/27

Welcome Craig Northey of Canadian pop/rock band Odds! What happened to him when they performed at the Muchmusic Video Awards? Craig shares about their relationship with Kids In The Hall and Warren Zevon, and the concert he watched from the top of the slide that changed his life. We also debut our brand spankin' new segment, "This Is Fucking Stupid", possibly the hardest '90's music trivia you will ever play.

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01:41:58

Episode 32 - Odds n' Ends with Reuben Anderson

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/08/20

Musician Reuben Anderson joins me for a solid chat focused on Canadian pop/rock icons Odds. We also touch on the beginnings of Green Day, I call out Maroon 5 for lameness, the term "sell out", the weird, forgotten Foo Fighters video "Walking After You", and Reuben's experience breaking his back, then creating an album about it.

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01:11:13

Episode 31 - Oaktown's 357

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/08/13

Suhayla Sabir (Sweet LD) joins me to talk about her groundbreaking rap group, Oaktown's 357! A true pioneer of female representation in rap music. We talk the MC Hammer days, east coast vs. west coast feuds, her favourite places in Oakland, California, taking care of yourself, and the wildness of the '90's!

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01:19:48

Episode 30 - Bobby Cameron

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/08/06

Blues rock artist Bobby Cameron joins me to reminisce about his 1994 hit single "Human Fortress", working with Randy Staub, his candid discussions with Canada's most well known manager, Bruce Allen, how songwriting has been a force in his life, winning Guitar Warz, and the Edmonton gem, the Sidetrack Cafe.

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01:13:58

Episode 29 - Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/07/30

Funky Bunch members "Big Ace" Thomas and Hector "The Booty Inspector" Barros join me to chat about the Boston origins of The Funky Bunch, the link to NKOTB, our favourite tracks, when Mark's career in acting took off, and their current projects.

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Episode 28 - Tal Bachman

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/07/23

Tal Bachman joins me from Victoria, British Columbia. We discuss the restaurant industry, audio engineers, how his hit single "She's So High" came to be, researching for his father Randy's show "Vinyl Tap", and more.

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Episode 27 - Chesney Hawkes

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/07/16

A fun interview with the man behind the hit "The One And Only", Chesney Hawkes! This British musician became a star in his early twenties, and achieved heartthrob status. We discuss what it feels like to be in the teen magazines, working with one of his mentors, Nik Kershaw, and much more!

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Episode 26 - Stu Jeffries of Good Rockin' Tonite

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/07/09

A show dedicated to the CBC's groundbreaking entertainment show, "Good Rockin' Tonite". For 10 years, it ruled Friday nights as the source for music videos, interviews, charts, and more on Canadian television. Legendary GRT host Stu Jeffries joins me to discuss his most fond memories and interviews, the Gretzky trade, Switchback, intimidating moments, and his broadcasting heroes.

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01:08:15

Episode 25 - Right Said Fred

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/07/02

Richard and Fred Fairbrass join me for the 25th episode! We preview their new EP, "Good Times Everybody", talk about their creativity during isolation, where to visit in England, performing for the Queen, what sexy thing Madonna had to say about Richard, and having a #1 hit that is still popular to this day with "I'm Too Sexy".

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01:19:22

Episode 24 - Dan Baird

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/06/25

Rock & blues phenom Trevor Finlay joins me from Nashville to discuss all things about the career of Dan Baird. We also chat about Trevor playing for Tiffany for almost a decade, The day Richie Sambora left Bon Jovi and Trevor's awesome gift, Phil X, NAMM Convention, guitarist Doug Aldrich, and lots more.

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Episode 23 - Rozalla

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/06/18

Let's have an inspiring conversation with the Queen of Rave, Rozalla! She joins me from London, where we talk about health and happiness, her touring with Michael Jackson, her upbringing, and her success in dance music. Join us for a candid chat with the singer of the hit "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)"!

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Episode 22 - Jackyl

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/06/11

Colin Krieger joins me to go over the history of southern rock band Jackyl. We discuss a few celebrity encounters, Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree's Playgirl photo spread, try to remember when and why rockers cut their hair off, Quarantine eating, and then we sit down with the guitarist of Jackyl - Jeff Worley - who tells us incredible road stories and more about the career of Jackyl.

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01:32:40

Episode 21 - Tevin Campbell

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/06/04

A child prodigy in music with an incredible vocal range, Tevin Campbell had a huge career, and a lot of the biggest names in the music industry in his corner. Quincy Jones, Prince, Babyface - they all believed in his talent. My special guest Anthony Honciano is a big Tevin fan. He joins me from San Francisco to discuss the rise, fall, and comeback of Mr. Campbell.

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01:32:31

Episode 20 - Donna De Lory

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/05/28

I chat with a multi-talented woman with an amazing life - Donna De Lory. Early in her career, she became one of two backing vocalists for all of Madonna's world tours from 1987 - 2006. This week marks the 30th anniversary of Madonna's Blonde Ambition World Tour arriving in Toronto, and being told she would be arrested if she simulated masturbation on stage. Donna shares her experience auditioning for Madonna, the touring life, her solo releases, the pleasure of working with fantastic musicians, our

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01:10:09

Episode 19 - MC Hammer

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/05/21

A threesome featuring Colin Krieger and Kendra Klassen-Hunt. We indulge in the career of the guy who brought rap to pop music, MC Hammer! The parachute pants, the money, his faith, the beefs, the Surreal Life, and what's a "roni"? We're just legit enough to be employed! Maybe...

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Episode 18 - Dream Warriors

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/05/15

My conversation with Spek, a former member of the group who defined jazz flavoured hip-hop in Canada. He speaks about how he joined the duo, his solo work, and how he's currently making music careers happen in the United Arab Emirates.

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Episode 17 - Prozzäk

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/05/07

Welcome James Bryan a.k.a. Milo of Prozzäk to the show! We chat about the animated pop phenomenon. Delve into their past, talk Muchmusic, ICQ, and how James was involved in Canada's biggest hit about oral pleasure!

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Episode 16 - Amanda Marshall

Dope Nostalgia ·

2020/04/30

I chat with talented actor and musician Jesse Lipscombe about the career of Amanda Marshall. Why did she disappear? #ComeBackAmanda.

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