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Dave and Holly talk all things 80s...but mostly music! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. #80s #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80spodcast #musicpodcast #interviewpodcast #musichistory #80spopculture

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 7d ago

If you watched #MTV in the #80s, then you’ve seen a Tim Pope-directed video. Tim has a new memoir, I Shoot Rock Stars: The Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director. He joined us to share a few stories from an amazing 40 year career. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @diversionbooks.bsky.social

Tim Pope Shoots Rock Stars

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 ha...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 2w ago

Social media sensation #JacobGivens creates hilarious reaction videos to #90smusic. Now he joins us to give his reaction to hearing #80smusic, from the 1989 KROQ year-end playlist. Jacob also has his own pod, Waterproof Records With Jacob Givens. Cover photo by Emil Ravelo⁠.

Jacob Givens Goes Back To The 80s

⁠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 Dif...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 3w ago

The iconic #SunsetMarquis hotel has been a haven for rock stars for decades. Tyler Measom, director of the the new documentary, If These Walks Could Rock, joins us to chat about the the film, the famed hotel, and the #rockstars. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #rockandroll #80s #musichistory

Tyler Measom Rocks The Sunset Marquis

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...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 3w ago

We’re honored to be included on the @pocketcasts.com “Between the Tracks” list, right along with some really fabulous podcasts! It’s in their “Discover” section. You’d be honoring US if you checked it out! @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80spodcast #musichistory #musicpodcast

Between the Tracks

Musicians, critics, and superfans on the songs, albums and scenes worth knowing about. Interviews, album breakdowns, and new discoveries across pop, hip hop, jazz, classical, dance and beyond.

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4w ago

Are you celebrating #DuranDuran Appreciation Day yet? The official date is August 10, but we’re starting our celebration today! Who was the founder of this special day? Which guest is the biggest Duranie? Listen and find out! @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #musichistory #newwave

Duran Duran Appreciation Day

Our celebration podcast episode of everything Duran Duran. It's August 10. Happy Duran Duran Appreciation Day!

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · last mo.

The Palomino! Artists from Willie Nelson to Elvis Costello to Linda Ronstadt played there. Now there’s a documentary. Filmmakers Adrienne Isom, @kphawthorne.bsky.social, and LA legend Rosie Flores joined us live in the studio! @palomania.bsky.social #countrymusic #musichistory #ThePalominoClub

Documenting The Palomino Club

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 mo...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#RichardBlade AND #HowardJones! They’re about to head out on the Things Can Only Get Better tour, with #WangChung, #TheEnglishBeat, and #ModernEnglish. We caught them before they headed out, to chat a bit about the tour. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #newwave #musichistory

Things Can Only Get Better for Howard Jones and Richard Blade

Prior to the start of what is being billed as "the biggest 80s event of the year", headliner Howard Jones and host Richard Blade took some time to talk with us and share their thoughts on what we can ...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We welcome director #AlisonEllwood back to the podcast to chat about her new film, Boy George & Culture Club, currently streaming everywhere. We talk about the relationships formed between the members, the music, the touring, and the fashion. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #BoyGeorge #80s

Alison Ellwood Joins Boy George And Culture Club

Director Alison Ellwood, previously tackled the official story on the Eagles, Cyndi Lauper, and The Go-Go's. She now takes on Boy George and Culture Club and there is a lot to unpack as she steps into...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our mission was to recognize some of our favorite (or maybe even the greatest) bands of the #80s. The band must include at least one original member who’s American. If it’s a solo artist, must be American. Debut album must have been released in the 80s. Who’s on your list? #80smusic #80spodcast

Greatest American Bands From The 80s

As an 80s music podcast, and as America recognizes another year of independence, we believe the time is right to recognize our favorite American music artists from the 80s. The rules are simple: 1)...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Dads. Fathers. Pops. They’re all special in their own way, so we salute them in our classic #FathersDay episode, with songs that have had an influence on us. Our dads have passed since we recorded this episode, so it means even more now. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #MusicHistory #musicpodcast

Father's Day Music Favorites

We have quite a few songs that remind us of our Dads, and we share our memories with you in our special Father's Day episode.

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Mike Gomoll started the Joey's Song foundation in memory of his son, to raise funds for epilepsy research. It includes an annual event, Freezing Man, in Wisconsin every January, and features artists like #JaneWiedlin and #CurtSmith. We chatted 1989 #KROQ music too. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

Mike Gomoll Sings The Praises For Joey's Song

Mike is the founder of ⁠Joey's Song⁠. Mike's son, Joey, lived with Dravet Syndrome - a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy that affects children in the most profound ways. Mike started this foundatio...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We’re happy to welcome Matthew Hild to the podcast. His new book, A Little More Love: The Love and Legacy of #OliviaNewtonJohn is a celebration of her enduring legacy, and we’re all in! @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #LitwithWhitPR @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social

Matthew Hild Gives Olivia Newton-John A Little More Love

As an ’80s music podcast, it’s no secret that we’ve always had a little extra love for Olivia Newton-John. Now author Matthew Hild takes that appreciation even deeper with his new book, A Little More ...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We kick off summer with our classic Gen X Summer Songs episode, with guest Craig Rosen: good friend, concert buddy, and virtual encyclopedia of musical knowledge. No one better to keeps us on our toes with #summersongs from the #70s and #80s. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @craigrosen.bsky.social

Gen X Summer Song Favorites

Join our 80s Summer Music podcast as Craig Rosen chats favorite summer hits from the 70s & 80s. Relive 80s Summer Music nostalgia with us!

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New York Times Bestselling Author Annie Zaleski joins us on the podcast to chat about her new book, Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs. #icon @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @runningpressbooks.bsky.social #stevienicks #MusicHistory #musicpodcast

Annie Zaleski Gives Us 50 Reasons To Love Stevie Nicks

Annie’s latest book, Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs, explores Stevie’s remarkable journey through the music that defined her life and career, along with the artists and songs that inspired her along the way...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For many of us, our moms help shape our musical taste. Dave’s mom liked #showtunes, movie musicals, and #60sonehitwonders. Holly’s mom was all #ClassicRock. Check out our classic #MothersDay episode for more! @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #60smusic #70smusic #80smusic #musicpodcast #holidaymusic

Mother's Day Music

Whether we like it or not, our moms shape who we are, and influence how we feel about so much in our lives. This episode is devoted to the music that is embedded in our DNA, thanks to our mothers, or ...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Are you marveling that it’s “already May”? Here’s our May newsletter, with some humor, as well as valuable info, to take the edge off. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80sPodcast #musicpodcast #interviewpodcast #musichistory

May 2026 Issue 73

Happy May, What Difference Does it Make Listeners! It's that unique time when we release our newsletter and drop a new episode on the same day! Today you can hear actress, author, and fellow San Ferna...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#GinaGershon grew up in the #SanFernandoValley, like us, but then her family moved “over the hill”, and life changed. Her memoir, AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs is full of funny, candid, and inspiring stories. @akashicbooks.bsky.social @hwpr-la.bsky.social #80s

Gina Gershon Survives The San Fernando Valley

While Holly and Dave lovingly recall growing up in Southern California's San Fernando Valley, Gina Gershon had a completely different experience and could not wait to get out. It's all laid out in her...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We’re going old school this week with JayQuan, author of RUN-DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years. JayQuan is curator of the National Hip-Hop Museum in DC and works with the Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx. Who better to learn from? @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @jayquanhistorian.bsky.social #80s #hiphop

JayQuan Is Raising Hell For Run-DMC

JayQuan, author of the coffee table book, RUN-DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years, joins the podcast.  JayQuan is the curator for the National Hip-Hop Museum in Washington DC, as well as a consultant fo...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Steve Berlin, producer, saxophonist, and Grammy-winning member of Los Lobos & The Blasters, joins us to talk career highlights and the reissue of Pigus, Drunkus Maximus (his early band #TopJimmyandTheRhythmPigs) on #BlindOwlRecords. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #musicpodcast #musichistory

Steve Berlin Is A Rhythm Pig

Steve Berlin, producer, arranger, session player, saxophonist, and Grammy-winning member of Los Lobos and The Blasters is now promoting a band he was in over forty years ago. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm ...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Steve Spears has a new book based on his popular podcast, Stuck In The 80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade. He joins us to share stories from over the years, including the awkward moments. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @stuckinthe80scast.bsky.social #80s

Steve Spears Is Forever Stuck In The 80s

Steve Spears has just released a book based on his popular podcast, entitled Stuck In The 80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade.   We are thrilled Steve guests on our podcast to share a few amazing stories he's accumulated over the years, including a few awkward moments. Steve has also been a big part of The 80s Cruise, and he dispenses some fun tidbits from his ten years hobnobbing with our favorite 80s music icons.

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Danny Goldberg is a music industry legend. First job at Billboard, then PR for Led Zeppelin. He’s managed the careers of some of the biggest artists. He’s run record labels. Now, Danny joins us to chat about his sixth book, Bumping Into Geniuses: My Life Inside Rock ‘N’Roll. #musicbusiness

Danny Goldberg Bumps Into Genius

Danny Goldberg  joins the podcast to share how he helped Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, and Nirvana among many others reach such incredible heights, and also to discuss the reissue of his sixth book, Bum...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? “Your Monthly Distraction” is packed with entertaining info! Don’t miss another issue. Sign up on our website. We promise, it’s only once a month. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80spodcast #musicpodcast #musichistory

April 2026 Issue 72

Happy April, WDDIM fans! tI's lirpA slooF yaD os esaelp kcehc tuo ruo cissalc lirpA looF's yaD edosipe! In case you missed any of our March shenanigans: Friend of the show, Steven Blush hopped on the ...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

What songs make you smile or laugh? For us, it might be a silly song, one that makes you do a goofy dance, or even a song that simply reminds you of a funny event or time in your life. You’ll find it all in our classic April Fools’ Day episode. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #AprilFoolsDay

April Fool's Day Music Favorites

Happy April Fools' Day! What songs make you smile? We get serious about funny songs on the What Difference Does It Make podcast!

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Jake Rudh@jakerudh.bsky.social · 6mo ago

On this day in 1990, The Cure released "Pictures of You" - the fourth and final single from “Disintegration” “I've been looking so long at these pictures of you, that I almost believe that they're real”

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Harold Bronson, co-founder of #RhinoRecords, had a band called Mogan David And His Winos, as a student at UCLA in the #70s. Their one album, Savage Young Winos, has been re-released by @liberationhall.bsky.social. Harold joins us to chat about it. And more! @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

Harold Bronson Reconnects With His Savage Young Winos

Harold Bronson may be best known as one of the co-founders of Rhino Records, but when he was a student at UCLA, he was in a band called Mogan David And His Winos. The band made one album, fusing all t...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast@wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 6mo ago

We celebrate #StPatricksDay with music from some of our favorite Irish artists! This classic episode features music from #U2, #ThinLizzy, #hothouseflowers, #pogues, and other surprises. Update: Dave has been to #Ireland, and enjoyed it as we knew he would. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s

St. Patrick's Day 80s Music Favorites

Let's play St. Patrick's Day music to recognize a number of our 80s music favorite artists from The Emerald Isle. While we have a hard time pronouncing names like Cathal McGarvey, Seamus Ennis and Lia...

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