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. Join us for chats with the artists, laughs with friends, and a lot of reminiscing.
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My guest is photographer Mike Hipple, author of the book "Lived Through That: 90's Musicians Today". a fantastic, well formatted read for any music fan of the decade. He chats about working with Krist Novoselic, Dave Holmes, Tanya Donelly, Adrian Young of No Doubt, and more.By Naomi Carmack
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Episode 209 - The Death of Hair Metal
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Tim and Jason from Dig Me Out Podcast are my guests, and this topic is deep - What caused the death of hair metal? The days of hard partying, groupies, and hairspray were wearing thin on many. We like to blame the grunge era, but were other factors at play? Record companies, power ballads, college rock, oversaturation, and more are discussed. Which…
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My guest is Jamie from The 80's & 90's Podcast! Our topic: One of the greatest dance acts of the decade - C+C Music Factory. Founded by producers David Cole and Robert Clivilles, they had smash hits all over the Billboard charts, and their fair share of controversy, heartbreak, and legal drama. They worked on mixes for popular artists, as well as c…
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A happy reunion with my pals Andrew, Charlie, and Greg from the podcast "It's A Conspiracy!". We tackle some crazy stories about Nirvana, Weezer, Paula Abdul, and Shazaam, the Monster of the Week, Greg's time travel, and Chonks has a disgusting snack.By Naomi Carmack
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From the days of BSB, NSYNC, and Britney comes the girl group Innosense! Member Veronica Davidson (formerly Finn) is here to get nostalgic with me. She replaced Britney Spears in the group, and was Justin Timberlake's first girlfriend. She shares stories of fun times, meeting artists like Pink, the Britney sleepover, and we celebrate her successful…
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BONUS EPISODE : It's Like Magic : On The Road with the Magic Summer Tour
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Decided to give you a short episode during our road trip travels, following the first 2 shows of New Kids On The Block's Magic Summer Tour! Adrian from Rattail, and Chrissy & Rebecca from Meow Meow Crew are driving from Chicago to Detroit, recounting the first 2 shows, spoiler free. I share the details of my individual meet and greet with the group…
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TikTok and IG creator @retro.avocado AKA Janine DeMichele Baggett is my guest, as we share experiences of growing up in a Christian household. We have common ground in that we were limited to what we were allowed to listen to in music. Janine loved the music of Stacie Orrico, and we talk about her song catalogue and her influence on us. With over 1…
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My guest Lyndsay owns the TikTok channel "Nostalgia Canadiana", and posts the best VHS finds. She informed me of a group I had no idea existed: KIDEO! 3 talented rock musicians who made a children's TV show on YTV and other international outlets. Both Rush and a Blue Jays pitcher made music with them. We also talk EP/LP/SP speeds and retro commerci…
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Eric, Tim, and Joe from "Somewhere In Time Podcast" are here to discuss the band that has been credited with influencing Nu-Metal and blew up the scene in the early '90's - Faith No More. Vocalist Mike Patton has been labeled as one of the greatest rock singers ever. We talk about his gross stage antics, their beef with GNR and RHCP, Mr. Bungle, an…
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My guest Joe Valenzuela of Milk Carton Pop Stars blog is here to chat about Deee-Lite! I considered them crazy weird when they debuted in 1990 with the smash hit "Groove Is In The Heart", but that song has lasted over the decades and now has a solid place in dance music history. We talk about members Lady Miss Kier, DJ Dmitri, and Towa Tei, their c…
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Shaleena from "Everything 90s Podcast" is the guest, as us 2 Canucks chat about Canadian R&B princess Keshia Chante! She has also been dubbed Drake's first girlfriend, so we do a small study on his lyrics about "Kiki". We talk about her excellent music, and her beef with Bow Wow when co-hosting "106 & Park". I also debut a new segment where I chat …
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For DNP's 200th episode, we are honoured to bring you a reunion 31 years in the making - R&B group Perfect Gentlemen are here! Members Stephen Starr, Maurice Starr Jr., Taymullah Abdur-Rahman (Tyrone), and Corey Blakely are all here to reminisce and enjoy each other's company once again. We discuss New Edition & NKOTB, Being on Oprah and Arsenio, F…
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Welcome DJ AK, DJ Bethie, KellyMo, and DJ Miss T from No More Games Radio! This is our first ever battle of the boybands! All 15 men from BSB, NSYNC, and NKOTB compete in various categories. Let's have some friendly competition and show our love for ALL of them.By Naomi Carmack
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My special guest is self defense coach/public speaker Randy King of randykinglive.com. On this episode, we talk about one of Canada's most popular bands - Our Lady Peace. Is their name religious? Raine's unique vocals, that time they opened for GNR, and that time Randy did security at the OLP concert.…
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Keyboardist Andy Alston joins me from Glasgow, Scotland to talk about his band Del Amitri, and other musical projects! He is also a professor, and teaches prisoners. He tells stories of his time with lead singer Justin Currie and the band over the years.By Naomi Carmack
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My guest Jon G revisits the music and the fun of one of Canada's best known boybands : B4-4. Beyond the tans and frosted tips, they made great songs. Only one of them was obviously about oral sex! Ohad, Ryan, and Dan seem to be doing great in their current careers. The twins formed a duo called RyanDan as well as being Shania's backup singers. Jon …
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Honoured to have this musical talent as a guest - Sandra St. Victor is here to share the story of The Family Stand. We also discuss her solo albums, her travels, being on Letterman, writing and producing the Paula Abdul album "Spellbound", Daughters of Soul, and more!By Naomi Carmack
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Episode 194 - DNP's 4th Anniversary
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On January 27th, 2020, the first episode of Dope Nostalgia aired. 4 years later, it's still a blast to make this podcast, connecting with friends, fans, and artists who shaped the decade. Recorded LIVE on YouTube, January 28th, 2024. Full video and chat available on YouTube. Special guests Kendra, Niskers, Jimmy, Rebecca, Chrissy, and Adrian are al…
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Episode 193 - Kenny J. Wilkins talks New Edition
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This week's guest is a former member of R&B group RIFF - Kenny J. Wilkins! We discuss his new music, his experiences and passion for music, and dive into a discussion based around the OG blueprint of the modern boyband - supergroup New Edition.By Naomi Carmack
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Singer/songwriter Melanie Doane is my guest! With hits like "Adam's Rib" and "Waiting For The Tide To Turn", she was a staple on Canadian airwaves! Now she hosts and produces a children's show, "Ukulele U" on CBC, and heads up a music program that's getting over a 1000 children a week playing the ukulele! Learn how you can help support the school a…
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Episode 191 - Merry Christmas with Mariah
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It's our holiday episode! Join Naomi, Colin, Andrew, Quinn, and Kendra for a deep dive into the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The covers, the song structure, the lawsuit, the celesta, and the juggernaut that has made Mariah very rich! We also talk about NYE memories, Bieber, Jon Bon Jovi, Y2K, winter birthdays, and more.…
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Guest Sean Nelson, singer of Harvey Danger shares about the history of the band, their release of an album over BitTorrent, and more! Check out his solo albums on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/40nFUctaa9AWAPMODGUQkD?si=H0FoTU1ZT0O3LOa5uEA47wBy Naomi Carmack
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Guest Joe Valenzuela is back! He's the creator of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars", and also a huge fan of Australia's biggest selling female artist ever - Kylie Minogue. Why isn't Kylie as huge in North America as everywhere else? We talk soap operas, Her sister Dannii, Kylie beating cancer, and Joe meets Ginger Spice!…
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Rochad Holiday, member of R&B hitmakers Somethin' For The People, is my guest! They have written songs for many artists, as well as their smash hit "My Love Is The Shhhhh...". Rochad also shares a wild story about attending a party at Prince's house.By Naomi Carmack
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I'd like to think this is the greatest introspective of the songs of South Park that ever existed. Charlie and Quinn are my guests, as we share our favourite South Park songs. We talk musicals, Casa Bonita, Lemmiwinks, Canada, Bad Canadian animation, Stinky Britches, Chef Aid, Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Butters, Fingerbang, and so much more.…
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Welcome back Colin Krieger as my guest, talking about the newly reunited rock band Creed. They were a mega band that started their chart domination in the '90's with the album "My Own Prison". We cover haters, AI, developing photos, Alter Bridge, Wolfgang VH, Gn'R, Crue, Nickelback, Alice In Chains, elitist music critics, and more.…
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My friends Niskers and Danielle from No More Late Fees Podcast are my special guests, talking snacks and candy of the '90's! Pocky, Crystal Pepsi, Clearly Canadian, Handisnacks, Shark Bites, Stuffed Crust, Hostess, Lunchables, McPizza, Ecto-Cooler, Warheads, and SO many more! Share yourt favourite snacks and candies with us on our social media!…
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Kendra and our new guest, singer and DJ Karella Cummings take on one of the greatest groups that ever sang - Boyz II Men! In a slightly thirsty episode, we talk about the magic of their music, their hardships, and legacy. We also discuss vulgar lyrics then and now, trying to give a celebrity your demo tape, and hockey jerseys.…
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Our latest Muchmusic VJ to visit DNP is none other than the incredible Michael Williams! One of the OG VJ's on Much, he hosted shows such as Rap City, Pepsi Power Hour, and Soul In The City. He's got great stories to share, and will be on tour for the release across Canada of the Muchmusic documentary "299 Queen Street West".…
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Back To BLOCKCON - The Meow Meow Crew
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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. Our guests for the final installment of this series are Chrissy and Rebecca, my good friends and roomies for BLOCKCON!By Naomi Carmack
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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. Our guests today, Jenn & Christine, were both on the original NKOTB Magic Summer Cruise sponsored by Coca-Cola in 1990.By Naomi Carmack
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The latest episode in our Muchmusic series is with the legendary Rick Campanelli! We discuss the upcoming documentary about Muchmusic, "299 Queen Street West", his highlights of winning the Temp contest, and becoming the VJ we know and love.By Naomi Carmack
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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. Our guests hosted the panels! It's my pleasure to welcome Renee and Zack to Dope Nostalgia. Zack Peter is an accomplished podcaster. Renee Gauthier is an incredible comedian. These 2 joined forces and presented the pane…
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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. My guest is fellow Canuck Sherry of BLOCKTOK!By Naomi Carmack
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Our Muchmusic series continues with VJ Bill Welychka! Not only was he the host of shows such as ClipTrip and Outlaws & Heroes, he was a talented video editor at Much before becoming a VJ. Bill was instrumental in the development of the channel MuchMoreMusic, and continues to work in television. His new book "A Happy Has-Been" hits the shelves this …
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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. My guest is beautiful Alex from Texas! A loyal BH and total sweetheart.By Naomi Carmack
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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. Our friend and Donnie girl DJ MJ Rock from No More Games Radio visits the podcast!By Naomi Carmack
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Do you remember the character Whitley on NBC sitcom "A Different World"? She released an incredible album in 1990. Joe Valenzuela of the blog "Milk Carton Pop Stars" is here to remember Jasmine's music with us! We talk MC Skat Kat possibly making an appearance? my James Ingram confusion, the show "Unsung", and getting to hang out with Joe in Chicag…
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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. Welcome the lovely Charlene for her first chat on the podcast! She is the west coast correspondent of the podcast "My So-Called Whatever", and totally fun.By Naomi Carmack
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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 Deb, a podcast listener, and a fan with great stories!By Naomi Carmack
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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 about the creation and culture, as we dive deep into our Top 20 New Jack Swing songs. I also create the new hashtag #GillGrowl, and we give Arsenio Hall c…
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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 Blockhead!By Naomi Carmack
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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 sneakers of the past.By Naomi Carmack
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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 Jean Jacket Girls, Amy and Tonya are sisters who recount their amazing time at BLOCKCON this year.By Naomi Carmack
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"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 musician, and when he appeared as a guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, guaranteed she thought he was a "cutie patootie"!…
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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!By dopenostalgia
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My guest is Eurodance act Livin' Joy's talented lead vocalist, Tameko Star!By dopenostalgia
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We are going pop/punk this week, talking Less Than Jake with the host of Friend Request Podcast, Justin Lamb!By dopenostalgia
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Episode 174 - Wayne’s World Soundtrack
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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.By dopenostalgia
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