What Difference Does It Make

We talk to Craig Rosen, the man literally wrote the book on Number One Albums and R.E.M.  We dig into Craig's origin story as a Valley Boy Hebrew School rebel cruising around in his Karmann Ghia.  Craig not only loved The Clash and The Buzzcocks, but wanted to write about them.  Hear how he got to do this and all his exploits on the What Difference Does It Make Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

If you've listened to our show at all you know that Holly and Dave ask each other music trivia questions at the end of each episode.  JC Douglas from C100 in Nova Scotia wanted to be a part of the fun, so we drilled him on some questions.  Turns out, each question was just another excuse to go into more stories  about the artists he has met...just don't ask him about Bryan Adams.  We also learned how to tell the difference between an accent from Nova Scotia and one from Maine.  It's all on our all too brief podcast this week. Don't forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.wddimpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

We are thrilled to get the opportunity to talk to Nova Scotia radio legend, JC Douglas. We talk about all things radio including first jobs, favorite Canadian bands and a few hijnks involving David Letterman and another with Tom Snyder.  Of course we talk music and apparently JC is not afraid to bust out a tune or two.  .  JC made a Spotify playlist for us.  It contains at least 35% Canadian content.  It's all great fun.  Enjoy! Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.wddimpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

Please, please tell me now!  What was the number 1 song on the World Famous KROQ's 1983 countdown?  Well you'll just have to listen to the podcast  because I think it is something you should know, but I'll say no more. In this episode we count down the top ten songs as determined by Los Angeles radio station KROQ from 1983.  We talk about two different dances, "Safety" and "Let's" and the crazy dance attached to Tears For Fears "Mad World" video.  We also talk creepy songs from "Every Breath You Take" to "Nights on Broadway", yes the BeeGees classic is super creepy.  Listen to it all and check out all the songs and some special videos on our website https://www.wddimpodcast.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

Well in this time of social distancing we heed the words of David Bowie, "I don't want to go out.  I want to say in.  And get things done".  We do our best by consuming bagels and talking about haircuts, the German language and Weird Al.  It's Madness from these two Talking Heads!  Yes, both these bands are also on this ten song chunk of songs played in 1983 on KROQ Roq of the 80s.   May I suggest you follow along on our Spotify playlist which can be found on our What Difference Does It Make website.  Sign up for our newsletter while you're visiting. https://www.wddimpodcast.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

Did you see the video? Holly continually swats away the question.  Okay maybe she  didn't see the videos, but she knows the songs.  We discuss the most popular songs played on 106.7 KROQ in the year 1983.  This episode we discuss songs 30 to 21 on the countdown.   We discover some high school wordplay from The English Beat's "Save It For Later", the awkward publicity photos Tears for Fears seem to embrace and recognize the concern of the parents in the song "Institutionalized".  It's a good listen.  Check out the Spotify playlist and some of the videos discussed on our website https://www.wddimpodcast.com   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

This week's episode feels just like the video for "The One Thing by INXS as we devour Randy's donuts and try to figure out how to pronounce the dessert known as blancmange.  In between donuts, there's talk of South Park's Randy Marsh, the proliferation of lingerie wearing models  and Paul Anka. Listen up as we carefully dissect songs 40 to 31 from the KROQ Roq of the 80s playlist of 1983. To learn more about all our shenanigans sign up on our website at https://www.wddimpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

This episode includes talk of cover songs, alcohol and break-ups.  No we have not switched formats to country music but each song we discuss this week seems to be centered around those topics.  It's a fun talk and Holly and I are proud to be associated with it.  Alan Smithee will not be a part of this podcast, although he is discussed.   Sign up for our email list and listen to our Spotify playlist on our What Difference Does It Make website. https://www.wddimpodcast.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

Counting down the hits from 1983 as played on radio station KROQ in Los Angeles entails more rabbits holes to go down.  We end up analyzing the number one dance songs from 1983. This segues into stalking rock stars and bands that we thought were going to be arena rocks stars (Big Country) and songs we thought should have been ranked way higher (Blue Monday).  Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Spotify playlist.  Sign up on our new website https://www.wddimpodcast.com/to start getting fun, weekly updates on everything 80s. And last but not least get a free Audible book at https://www.audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

We continue our celebration of Valentine's Day by also recognizing Galentine's Day on February 13, the day created by Leslie Knoppe aka Amy Poehler from the TV show Parks & Recreation.  So enjoy some frittatas and listen to Holly talk about her love of Bryan Adams while Dave cries reading Bruce Springsteen lyrics.  It's all part of our salute to love and the music that moves us.  Listen to all music discussed on our What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify playlist. https://spoti.fi/2SvItBg Also, don't forget to get your free audiobook at http://audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

When it comes to 80s music and Valentines Day there is an endless love.  As James Ingram might say "Just Once" we can finally make this one right.   This episode is  "just like heaven" and you'll feel like the Bangles and say about us that we want to "Be With You".  Fortunately, you have this 2 part Valentines Day podcast in which Holly and Dave pick out their favorite songs.  Spoiler alert!  Some of the songs we discussed might be secretly hidden in this description.  We love you!  Follow along on the What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify playlist https://spoti.fi/2SvItBg One more Valentine's Day tip.  Get your loved one a subscription to Audible.  The first one is on us!  Just visit http://audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

This Ep is dominated by Austrian superstar, Falco.  We try to talk German, Alles klar? Der Kommissar and fail miserably.  Falco talk naturally leads to After The Fire and Laura Branigan. Our favorite bands from Athens are also on this list and then there's Pat Wilson and Jimmy The Hoover?!?  As Roman Holiday might say "Don't Try To Stop it!"  We got a great ep from the year 1983 based on the ROQ of the 80s music charts from the World Famous KROQ.  Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify playlist. https://spoti.fi/2TbKgx8 And while your at it, get a free Audible book at www.audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

This episode we  debate the significance of the age seventeen and the importance of the marimba. We wonder if Peter Garrett is 8 feet tall (he's actually 6 foot 4) and if "Doot Doot" is the ultimate make out song (It is). Yes, it's another deep dive  in which we count down the top 106.7 songs in 1983 from the World Famous KROQ ROQ of the 80s.  This episode features songs 80 to 71.   Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify playlist. https://spoti.fi/2TbKgx8 And while your at it, get a free Audible book at www.audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

This week we talk about songs we totally love like Aztec Camera and songs we that left us oblivious.  Plus more parenthesis talk! However, instead of being positive like (Keep Feeling) and (Go For It!), the directions are negative (Don't Do It) and wistful (If I Had A Photograph Of You).  And we get to talk about 2020 being the year of Sparks.  Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify Playlist. https://spoti.fi/2Tz8PEq We are also sponsored by Audible.  Go to http://audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast to get your free audible book.  Do it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message

From haircuts (A Flock of Seagulls vs. Kajagoogoo) to TV and Film actors (Spandau Ballet) to literally parenthesis telling you to  (Go For it!) and (Keep Feeling) we discuss it all.  We're talking about the top songs from the World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles.  Theses are the most played songs from numbers 100 to 91 in the year 1983.  Follow along on our What Difference Does It Make Podcast Spotify playlist. https://spoti.fi/2TbKgx8   And while your at it, get a free Audible book at www.audibletrial.com/wddimpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wddim/message