Best Zak Shaffer Podcasts (2025)

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The Danielle von Zerneck Interview “My Science Project" 55:20

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Danielle von Zerneck (My Science Project, La Bamba, Under The Boardwalk) discusses her career on screen, favorite movies, and more! In this interview, Danielle von Zerneck reminisces on some of her more memorable moments on screen (General Hospital), going to the movies in Westwood as a kid, a big role in an 80s cult classic she turned down, and mu…

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“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon 1:00:57

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It’s Halloween, so we thought it would be crazy not to dive into the legendary artist who brought us the lyric “little old lady got mutilated late last night.” That’s right…this week, we’re diving into the life and career of Warren Zevon and his most famous single, 1978’s “Werewolves of London.” A dark sense of humor paired with a songwriting voice…

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Territory Marks: Arn Anderson vs The Great Muta "NWA" 51:46

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This month on Territory Marks we celebrate a bout between Arn Anderson & The Great Muta for the NWA World Television Championship! In January of 1990 “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson (along with fellow Four Horsemen: Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, & Sting) was in a heated rivalry with Gary Hart’s J-Tex Corporation (Buzz Sawyer The Dragon Master, & The Great M…

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Territory Marks: Arn Anderson vs The Great Muta "NWA" 51:46

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This month on Territory Marks we celebrate a bout between Arn Anderson & The Great Muta for the NWA World Television Championship! In January of 1990 “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson (along with fellow Four Horsemen: Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, & Sting) was in a heated rivalry with Gary Hart’s J-Tex Corporation (Buzz Sawyer The Dragon Master, & The Great M…

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“Flood” by Jars of Clay (f/ Katie Hampton) 1:07:11

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This week, we’re joined by Matt Kelly’s Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we’re exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fan…

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The Sunset Scares Interview with Oliver Robins, Dustin Warburton, & Jared Gagnon 57:52

12d ago57:52

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Oliver Robins (Poltergeist), Dustin Warburton, & Jared Gagnon join Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark to discuss their new book, Sunset Scares! Zak & Corey from $2 Late Fee & PAD kick off the Halloween season diving deep into the new children’s book, Sunset Scares! Co-author Oliver Robins discusses making Poltergeist, co-author Dustin Warb…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite Halloween Candy 50:45

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80s Kids Unite celebrates their favorite summer Halloween candy! This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Corey, and Diallo are joined by Wayne from the Flip City Podcast to reminisce about their favorite Halloween candies from the 1980s! The boys also talk about what they used to carry their trick or treat treasures in, and it wouldn’t be an 80s Kids Un…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite Halloween Candy 50:45

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80s Kids Unite celebrates their favorite summer Halloween candy! This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Corey, and Diallo are joined by Wayne from the Flip City Podcast to reminisce about their favorite Halloween candies from the 1980s! The boys also talk about what they used to carry their trick or treat treasures in, and it wouldn’t be an 80s Kids Un…

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“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” by Dead Or Alive 58:07

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This week, our Patreon voted for us to explore the music and career of Dead or Alive, the British pop band responsible for the endlessly catchy and danceable 1985 single, “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Led by the eccentric and androgynous Pete Burns, Dead or Alive were a perfect mix of the end of disco and the start of new wave. Their rise up…

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The Riverbend Reunion Interview w Margaret Avery, Alex Morris, Julius Tennon, & Sam Firstenberg 1:06:30

24d ago1:06:30

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The long lost classic Riverbend starring the late great Steve James makes its triumphant return to theaters and BluRay! Stars of Riverbend, Margaret Avery, Alex Morris, & Julius Tennon reunite with director Sam Firstenberg to celebrate the film’s rerelease, discuss its importance, and reminisce on making the 1989 classic. Riverbend will be screened…

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“A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton (f/ Eric Taft) 1:17:18

26d ago1:17:18

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Whether you were rockin’ out to it in 2002 or watching Terry Crews sing every word to it a few years later, Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” is a song that can stir up a lot of feelings and emotions for those who lived it. Even though the song’s earnest delivery and theater-kid presentation SHOULD make it an artifact from the turn of the centur…

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The Stan Bush Interview “Transformers: The Movie” 46:51

26d ago46:51

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My Science Project with Lance Rubin "Zed Moonstein Makes A Friend" 1:18:15

29d ago1:18:15

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Dustin is back! And so is his brother, Lance Rubin to discuss 1985’s My Science Project along with Lance’s new book Zed Moonstein Makes A Friend! As Eric Roberts says in Best of the Best, “It’s been a LONG time! Yeah!” Dustin has been aways for quite some time, but he’s back to talk about My Science Project, 1985: the year of science movies (Real G…

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The 2005 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft 1:13:10

1M ago1:13:10

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The DREAM TEAM of Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Matthew Milligan, and Tony Hartman are BACK to draft the very best albums from the year 2005. From the launch of YouTube to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, these albums were the soundtrack to a year filled with highs, lows, and in-betweens. Who will draft the very best collection of records with t…

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Territory Marks and Podcasting After Dark: Owen Hart vs Razor Ramon "WWF" 56:24

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Territory Marks crosses over to the dark side when Corey from Podcasting After Dark joins Paul & Zak to discuss Owen Hart vs Razor Ramon from 1995! We wrap up the annual Two Dollar Late Fee and Podcasting After Dark crossover extravaganza with a rare WWF match that took place at the old Stampede Wrestling territory in honor of Stu Hart’s 80th birth…

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Territory Marks and Podcasting After Dark: Owen Hart vs Razor Ramon "WWF" 56:24

1M ago56:24

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Territory Marks crosses over to the dark side when Corey from Podcasting After Dark joins Paul & Zak to discuss Owen Hart vs Razor Ramon from 1995! We wrap up the annual Two Dollar Late Fee and Podcasting After Dark crossover extravaganza with a rare WWF match that took place at the old Stampede Wrestling territory in honor of Stu Hart’s 80th birth…

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Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark: The Scream and Cry Horror Movie Review Interview 1:02:08

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Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark wrap up crossover month with the cast & crew of the new streaming series, Scream & Cry Horror Movie Review! Scream and Cry Horror Movie Review is a new comedy horror series created by Valley Girl’s Heidi Holicker (co-creator/writer/director/producer/props/wardrobe) & Reed Shelly (co-creator/writer/directo…

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“The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones (f/ Zak Shaffer) 48:29

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This week, we're diving into one of the most bizarre R&B hits of the 80s. With its slick production and dramatic monologue, “The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones became a Top 10 smash in 1986 before fading into obscurity. Not EVERYONE forgot the track, however, as Donald Glover and the cast of Saturday Night Live resurrected it in 2018 with a spot-on an…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite Comic Con Memories 53:34

1M ago53:34

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80s Kids Unite celebrate their favorite comic convention memories! In this episode the “Night Boyz” discuss their favorite comic con memories from meeting favorite celebrities to scoring a rare comic and completing the series! The dudes also preview their upcoming panels at this years Los Angeles Comic Con. 9/26-9/28! It’s a comic filled episode mi…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite Comic Con Memories 53:34

1M ago53:34

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80s Kids Unite celebrate their favorite comic convention memories! In this episode the “Night Boyz” discuss their favorite comic con memories from meeting favorite celebrities to scoring a rare comic and completing the series! The dudes also preview their upcoming panels at this years Los Angeles Comic Con. 9/26-9/28! It’s a comic filled episode mi…

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“Harlem Shake” by Baauer (f/ Chris Dalla Riva) 54:32

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In early 2013, the Billboard Charts underwent a major change by incorporating YouTube streams into their formula. Almost immediately, the internet responded with chaos. The bizarre, bass-heavy electronica track “Harlem Shake” by producer Baauer skyrocketed to #1, fueled by a wave of absurd, meme-fueled dance videos that dominated social media. It b…

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The Jonathan Neverfails aka JW Fails Interview "No Retreat, No Surrender" 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

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JW Fails returns to Two Dollar Late Fee to talk No Retreat, No Surrender and so much more! Jonathan Neverfails aka JW Fails was on $2 Late Fee earlier this year with Kurt McKinney to discuss the upcoming documentary The Untold Story of No Retreat, No Surrender. (A link to that interview can be found here) But this time JW is back to dig deep into h…

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Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark: The Jeff Lieberman Interview "Remote Control" 1:26:52

2M ago1:26:52

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Writer & Director Jeff Lieberman (Squirm, Blue Sunshine, Remote Control) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark to discuss his career in Hollywood and a whole lot more! Jeff Lieberman has created some of the most unique and interesting genre films including Squirm, Blue Sunshine, & Remote Control. But it’s not just his movies that mak…

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Punchline “Somewhere To Land” Instant Reaction 51:03

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Punchline’s new album Somewhere To Land was just released a few hours ago, and One Hit Thunder is here with some thoughts! Matt shares his feelings about every track, and Chris shares some insight into the writing, recording, and release of the next chapter in the Punchline story. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner…

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“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin 44:39

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This week, we’re discussing the music and career of Berlin, a band whose biggest hit was, strangely, not really a Berlin song at all. “Take My Breath Away” soared into the stratosphere on the tailwinds of Top Gun in 1986, but it wasn’t a great representation of the sexy, upbeat new wave synth-pop that Berlin was known for. Join us as we journey dee…

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The 2025 MTV VMAs: Thoughts and Reactions 47:47

2M ago47:47

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Chris and Matt discuss their thoughts on the 2025 VMAs, which strangely aired on CBS instead of MTV (which couldn’t be bothered to interrupt their nonstop stream of the show Ridiculousness to air their signature awards show!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark's Crossover Episode: "Remote Control" 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

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Crossover month on Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark continues with Jeff Lieberman’s 1988 cult classic, Remote Control! Video stores, new wave style, & deranged psychopaths receiving signals from a VHS tape! Could there be a better crossover movie for $2 Late Fee and PAD? We don’t think so! Grace, Zak, and Corey celebrate Remote Control, …

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“Bodies” by Drowning Pool (f/ Kyle Kuchta) 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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To be honest, when this week’s guest Kyle Kuchta pitched Drowning Pool’s “Bodies” to us for an episode, we braced ourselves for a terrible listening experience. Instead, what we got was some solid hard rock and a tragic story about vocalist Dave Williams, who seemed to be a solid dude with a great attitude who was taken from this world much too soo…

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Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark's Crossover Episode: "Blue Sunshine" 2:05:26

2M ago2:05:26

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It’s the Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark crossover month spectacular celebrating writer & director Jeff Lieberman! We kick off the month with a breakdown of the 1977 cult classic, Blue Sunshine! Blue Sunshine (1977) synopsis: “A bizarre series of murders begins in Los Angeles, where people start going bald and then become homicidal mani…

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Territory Marks: Curt Hennig vs Jimmy Garvin "AWA" 50:33

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Territory Marks continues its celebration of AWA with a barn burner of a match from 1985, Curt Hennig vs Jimmy Garvin! Last month on Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon, Paul & Zak featured “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig on “Legends of the Territories.” This month, the dudes salute Curt’s time in the AWA with a match that pits Hennig against “Gorgeous” Jimmy …

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Territory Marks: Curt Hennig vs Jimmy Garvin "AWA" 50:33

2M ago50:33

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Territory Marks continues its celebration of AWA with a barn burner of a match from 1985, Curt Hennig vs Jimmy Garvin! Last month on Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon, Paul & Zak featured “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig on “Legends of the Territories.” This month, the dudes salute Curt’s time in the AWA with a match that pits Hennig against “Gorgeous” Jimmy …

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“Always Something There to Remind Me” by Naked Eyes (f/ Mark Popeney) 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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This week on One Hit Thunder, we’re joined by special guest Mark Popeney of the Nevermind The Music podcast to discuss Naked Eyes and their 1983 hit “Always Something There to Remind Me.” Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the song found new life in the synth pop era thanks to Naked Eyes' inventive production and reliance on cuttin…

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The Don Michael Paul Interview with special guest Jill Schoelen "Rich Girl" 1:33:05

2M ago1:33:05

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Don Michael Paul (Rich Girl, Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man, Tremors 5: Bloodlines) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career! Jill Schoelen (Rich Girl, The Stepfather, Thunder Alley) makes a very special surprise appearance too! Don Michael Paul (Winners Take All, The Hat Squad, Aloha Summer) has had an amazing career in front of the …

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“Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (f/ Evan Fonseca) 50:24

2M ago50:24

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In an attempt to combat a case of writer's block, struggling songwriter Marc Cohn took a trip to Memphis. A chance encounter at a café resulted in one of the most beloved adult contemporary songs of the 90s. “Walking In Memphis” has stood the test of time, and this week, we’re joined by Phantom of the Podpera co-host Evan Fonseca to touch down in t…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite 80s Summer Memories 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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80s Kids Unite celebrates favorite summer memories from the 80s! In this episode the “Day-For-Night-Boys” reminisce on their favorite summer activities, movies they watched (Aliens), vhs rentals they binged (Wrestlemania 3, Wildcats, Cannonball Run), and toys they played with (G.I. Joe & Star Wars). It’s an WWF Ice Cream Bar & Vacation Video filled…

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80s Kids Unite: Favorite 80s Summer Memories 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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80s Kids Unite celebrates favorite summer memories from the 80s! In this episode the “Day-For-Night-Boys” reminisce on their favorite summer activities, movies they watched (Aliens), vhs rentals they binged (Wrestlemania 3, Wildcats, Cannonball Run), and toys they played with (G.I. Joe & Star Wars). It’s an WWF Ice Cream Bar & Vacation Video filled…

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“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock 39:53

3M ago39:53

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HIT IT! Few tracks ignite a dance floor like Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 classic, “It Takes Two.” Built around an infectious sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It),” this platinum-certified anthem didn’t just dominate clubs—it helped hip-hop cross over into the mainstream. Despite the duo’s explosive debut, follow-up efforts like Rob Base’s…

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The Reeve Stimpson Interview "Over Me" & "Winners Take All" 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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The sensational Reeve Stimpson joins Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his music and talk about the 80s motocross flick “Winners Take All!” Expect recording artist Reeve Stimpson (“Over Me”, “Back To The Future”) to become a household name very soon. His music oozes 80s vibes and is so darn catchy! In this interview, you’ll hear Reeve’s music, the ins…

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“Tainted Love by Soft Cell (f/Paul Menotiades) 45:06

3M ago45:06

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This week, our good friend Paul Menotiades returns to help us unpack the unlikely rise of Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop smash, “Tainted Love.” Originally a 1965 Northern Soul obscurity by Gloria Jones, Soft Cell's eerie, slowed-down cover became a global sensation, topping charts in 17 countries and spending a record-breaking 43 weeks on the U.S. Bill…

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The Ollie Wride Interview Pressure Point & “To Live and Die in L.A.” 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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The phenomenal Ollie Wride joins Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new album (Pressure Point) and talk about the 80s classic “To Live and Die in L.A.!” Ollie Wride (FM 84, Thanks In Advance) is a powerhouse performer and one heck of a charming guy. In this interview, Ollie talks about his latest record Pressure Point, shares his admiration for Que…

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“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger) 52:09

3M ago52:09

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In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll classic is renowned for its haunting falsetto vocals and the groundbreaking Musitron solo—a keyboard instrument invented by Shannon's collaborator, Max Crook, that added a futuristic flair to the track.…

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Territory Marks: The Greg Gagne Interview Part 2 "AWA" 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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Greg Gagne, the hall of fame star of AWA (American Wrestling Association) is back on Territory Marks to discuss his toy line (Powertown), highlights from his career (tagging with Jim Brunzell as the "Hi-Flyers" against Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens, and give his take on other "legends" from the territory days of wrestling! You can watch the entire …

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Territory Marks: The Greg Gagne Interview Part 2 "AWA" 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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Greg Gagne, the hall of fame star of AWA (American Wrestling Association) is back on Territory Marks to discuss his toy line (Powertown), highlights from his career (tagging with Jim Brunzell as the "Hi-Flyers" against Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens, and give his take on other "legends" from the territory days of wrestling! You can watch the entire …

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“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando) 39:48

3M ago39:48

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Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. This week, we’re joined by our friend Jim Logrando to celebrate the song’s silver anniversary and dig into everything we never knew about this Bahamian group's wild ride. From Grammy wins and Kids' Choic…

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"WE LOVE L.A.!" Favorite Los Angeles Based 80s Movies w Grace Marian & Maggie Mackay "Vidiots" 53:08

4M ago53:08

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“Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen (f/Trevor Leonard and Jim Logrando) 47:31

4M ago47:31

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This week, we're finally diving into the unhinged surf-rock chaos of The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird”—a Patreon pick that, frankly, we can’t believe we haven’t covered until now. This 1963 burst of raw energy, stitched together from two Rivingtons songs, has been called everything from a novelty hit to an early blueprint for punk rock. With its unforg…

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BONUS: Season 2 Train of Thought 27:16

4M ago27:16

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At the end of each episode, I asked every guest to continue the train of thought from the last episode. Starting from the beginning of the season, each guest had to connect the themes of their episode with the themes of the last one. At the end of the second season, we had the full train of thought ready. Links to Each Episode: Find all episodes he…

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80s Kids Unite: Universal Studios 1:18:41

4M ago1:18:41

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80s Kids Unite celebrates the glory days of Universal Studios! Miami Vice, Back to the Future, King Kong, Jaws, and so much more are discussed in this nostalgia filled trip down memory lane! “The Night People”: Corey (Podcasting After Dark), Grace (Two Dollar Late Fee), Wayne (Flip City Podcast), Diallo (TV Obscura), & Zak (Territory Marks) are joi…

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80s Kids Unite: Universal Studios 1:18:41

4M ago1:18:41

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80s Kids Unite celebrates the glory days of Universal Studios! Miami Vice, Back to the Future, King Kong, Jaws, and so much more are discussed in this nostalgia filled trip down memory lane! “The Night People”: Corey (Podcasting After Dark), Grace (Two Dollar Late Fee), Wayne (Flip City Podcast), Diallo (TV Obscura), & Zak (Territory Marks) are joi…

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“Your Love” by The Outfield (f/ Johnny Yetsconish) 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

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This week, Johnny Yetsconish joins us to celebrate The Outfield’s timeless 1986 hit, “Your Love.” Though the British trio enjoyed a string of modest successes in the '80s, it's this power-pop anthem—with its unforgettable opening lyric and soaring vocals—that has etched itself into the fabric of pop culture. From its origins on the triple-platinum …