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Gene Loves Jezebel’s Michael Aston joins the podcast this week to talk about the band’s history, his experience working with members of the Velvet Underground and his upcoming shows on The 80s Cruise for the 2022 voyage.

We didn’t “forget” these songs from 1986, but they don’t get the love they deserve. This week’s show includes tunes by A-Ha, Bruce Hornsby, Andy Taylor, Billy Joel, GTR and more.

Martin Fry is one of the most genuine and gracious pop stars of the ’80s. Here’s our interview with the ABC frontman back in 2008, when ABC was on the road with the Regeneration Tour. ABC and Martin will also be onboard the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise. 

Rolling Stone magazine has revised its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so music journalist and Rolling Stone voter Annie Zaleski joins the show to talk about the songs picked.

Dramarama singer/songwriter John Easdale joins the show to talk about the band’s career, his take on the bands that influenced him and the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise.

“Stand By Me” turns 35 years old. We compare Stephen King’s book with the Rob Reiner movie and more. No leech stories, we promise.