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A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?

by Dave Sloan and Holly Cantos - 80s Music Podcast

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#96#114#133#151#169Chart rankOct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27Episode released Oct 16: John Frost Is Radio's Prod GodEpisode released Oct 23: A Cuppa And A Chat With Bean Baxter
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Oct 17#159#149#79
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Latest episodes

  • A Cuppa And A Chat With Bean Baxter

    October 23, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    For 30 years, beginning in 1990, Kevin and Bean hosted the morning drive show on KROQ in Los Angeles, which led to a spot in both the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Hall Of Fame, as well the Radio Hall Of Fame. You can now…

  • John Frost Is Radio's Prod God

    October 16, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    From 1987 to the early aughts, award-winning creative genius John Frost created the offbeat cartoony sounds heard in between the songs at the World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles. He now works with many of your favorite Alt Rock stations via…

  • Richard Blade Rides The First Wave Back To 1989

    October 9, 2026 · 49 min

    Richard Blade makes his third appearance on the podcast, following his book Imposters and his upon turn as Master MC for the Howard Jones “Things Can Only Get Better” Tour.  This episode showcases Richard's music curation skills, giving…

  • Julie Gidlow Gives Us Some Confessions

    October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    Julie Gidlow is first and foremost a music fan. She used her USC Graduate degree in Journalism to land an editing job at Radio & Records (R&R). She helped shape this music industry newspaper, and ushered it into the new century. Her love…

  • One-Hit Wonder Day

    September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    Did you know September 25th is National One-Hit Wonder Day? Well, neither did we, but since we now know it's a thing, we created this episode. Did we invite friend of the show, Craig Rosen onto the podcast because Steve Rosen, the…

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  • Glen Matlock Sees Consequences Coming

    September 18, 2026 · 53 min

    Glen Matlock has seen a lot, and he pours it all out on his new solo album, Consequences Coming. Glen steps into our virtual studio to discuss his solo career and the amazing band he's assembled. But no chat with Glen would be complete…

  • Roland West Compares KROQ to LIVE 105

    September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    Los Angeles vs. San Francisco is an age-old competition: Dodgers vs. Giants, sunny weather vs. chilly weather, Hollywood glamor or crunchy granola vibes. Back in the 80s, we had KROQ in Los Angeles and LIVE 105 in San Francisco.  Roland…

  • Tim Pope Shoots Rock Stars

    August 28, 2026 · 46 min

    If you watched MTV in the 80s, then you've seen a Tim Pope-directed video. Queen, David Bowie, Hall & Oates, and The Cure - the band he's most associated with - are among the hundreds of bands that have performed in front of a Tim Pope…

  • Jacob Givens Goes Back To The 80s

    August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Jacob Givens⁠ created a social media sensation with his authentic and hilarious reaction videos to what it was like when he first heard the 90s music from his youth. Now Jacob steps into the What Difference Does It Make studio to give us…

  • Tyler Measom Rocks The Sunset Marquis

    August 14, 2026 · 53 min

    The Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood is located just steps from the Sunset Strip, and has been a haven for rock stars for the past six decades. But how did it come to be such an iconic place for rock stars? What is its story? Enter…

  • Duran Duran Appreciation Day

    August 7, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    August 10th is Duran Duran Appreciation Day. As it turns out, not only are we self-proclaimed Duranies, but our guests love the Fab 5 as well. So for this episode, we've compiled comments and observations from our past guests…

  • Documenting The Palomino Club

    July 31, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    The Los Angeles Times referred to it as "Country Music's most important West Coast club". Artists from Willie Nelson to Elvis Costello to Linda Ronstadt played there. Happy Hour started at 8 in the morning. And it all happened in the East…

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About the show

Dave and Holly, your 80s music aficionados, talk to the artists and music industry insiders that made it the greatest decade for music.