Volume 8: The Pride Edition
From Elton and RuPaul, to Stevie and Destiny’s Child, this playlist spins with the full-spectrum brilliance of sometimes obscure pop partnerships.
Contributing Author Chuck Small curates this sparkling Pride month finale mixtape with flair, finesse, and the heart of a record collector.
It’s The Hits Of July-ish 1985!
What do you get when you mix wartime statistics, jungle yodels, Prince’s five-and-dime fantasies, and Madonna’s, um, armpits? A bonkers 1985 summer soundtrack, expertly unpacked just 4 U by Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan,
Why Does A Two-Minute British Comedy Sketch From 16 Years Ago Make Me Laugh?
A masterfully crafted sketch from comedy duo Mitchell and Webb serves up quintessentially British wit, brilliantly skewering professional arrogance – and with a punchline that’s as sharp as it is satisfying.
I set out to write a quiz and somehow ended up smelling like sulfur, and humming “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
But good news: the M80s are spent, my attention span has returned (briefly), and this red, white, and riddled music quiz is ready for you.
Chrissie Hynde And Holly Beth Vincent
Contributing Author and Punk Historian Bill Bois unravels a riveting dual portrait of two women who dared to chase guitars across continents. Expect sharp insight, sly humor, and a soundtrack you’ll be humming all week.
Dexys Midnight Runners
From stolen tapes to faked Irish names, Dexys Midnight Runners weren’t just a band – they were a controlled explosion of style, soul, and stubborn vision.
Rediscover their chaotic brilliance in this sharp and scholarly portrait from Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds.
Casey Kasem’s Best Random “Specials” Selections
Who else but Contributing Author Chuck Small could deploy the word “yuck” with such panache? Wander in chartland with Chuck in this Part 2 look at Casey Kasem’s AT40 Special Countdowns with a grin, a wince, and perhaps the occasional cringe.
Strap in for a boogie back to June of 1975, where piccolos seduced, Aerosmith double-entendred, and ABBA sent out the saddest distress signal ever sung in sequins. It’s a jam-packed nostalgia bomb from DJ Professor Dan who proves that 50 years ago, music was groovier, weirder, and fond of bumping hips.
Why Do Just Three Little Words from an Obscure 80s Western Sitcom Make Me Laugh?
What do you get when you cross an obscure 80s Western sitcom, a Broadway-trained villain, and one perfectly timed line? Three little words from Leonard Frey – and a big laugh.
The Unexpected Polish Comfort Food You’ll Love
In today’s episode of “Things That Shouldn’t Work But Weirdly Do,” Contributing Author and Top Chef Bill Bois introduces us to strawberries and noodles. Yes, together. And no, it’s not a dessert. Probably. Maybe. OK, we’re not sure…
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