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All About 80s Music

John Micek, Steve Augello

All About 80s Music is hosted by John Micek and Steve Augello, two lifelong music fans who, between them, have decades of experience playing, listening to, and writing about music.


John Micek is a veteran music journalist whose work has appeared in Pop Culture Press, The Big Takeover, PopMatters.com, and Harrisburg Magazine. He's also toured and recorded with a number of bands, put out two solo records, and currently plays bass with The April Skies, a Pennsylvania-based indie rock band.


Steve Augello is a digital media executive who has worked at EMI-Capitol Records, RCA Records and iHeartRadio. Augello is a keyboard player who remixed singles from Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake.


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  • S4 · E2
    July 13 · 31 min

    The one where we talk about our favorite 1980s hip-hop tunes

    It's summer! And what better way to ring in the hottest months of the year than a discussion of our favorite 1980s hip-hop songs? Join John and Steve as they take on some of the classics, from RUN-DMC's "Walk This Way" to Grandmaster Flash's "White Lines." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S3 · E2
    Jun 21, 2025 · 39 min

    The one with the same song titles -- but different artists.

    In the 1980s, it wasn't uncommon to hear songs on the radio that had the same title -- but they were recorded by very different artists. Sometimes those songs were released within weeks or months of each other. In a few cases, they were years apart. Join John& Steve as they run down their favorite songs with the same title, but by different artists. Artists this time out include U2, R.E.M., Van Halen, The Pointer Sisters, The Psychedelic Furs and New Order. #1980s #NewWave #NewRomantics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E7
    Dec 21, 2024 · 29 min

    The one with our favorite bass players and bass lines.

    So many hit songs during the greatest decade brought some of the best bass grooves of all-time. Join John and Steve as they discuss their favorite bass players and basslines from the 80s. Songs discussed are: Sledgehammer, Too Shy, Pale Shelter, Temptation, Two Hearts Beat As One, and more! If you love 80s music, you'll this podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E6
    Nov 17, 2024 · 28 min

    The one with our favorite 80s B-Sides

    In the 80s, 45 RPM singles were some of the most prized items of the GenX kids who were living through the greatest decade. Join us today as John and Steve pick out some of their favorite 45s and FLIP THEM OVER to talk about the B-Sides. They discuss the B-Sides from hit singles: True, The Reflex, Radio Free Europe, Goody Two Shoes, Sunday Bloody Sunday and more ... If you 80s music, you'll love this podcast! Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E5
    Jul 10, 2024 · 25 min

    The one where we talk to Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from The dB's

    The dB's are an indie pop band whose career started in the late 70s, spanned throughout the greatest decade and they're still going strong today. Their debut album , "Stands for deciBels" has just been remastered, re-released and is out now, available on thedbs.com. Join us for John's interview with Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby. 🧑‍🎤 If you love 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤 🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2 · E1
    Jan 14, 2024 · 31 min

    The one with our favorite 80s power ballads

    When rock singers in the 80s needed a way to show their sensitive side but still keep their edge, they did it through the power ballad: A slow tempo song that featured loud drums, piano and heavy electric guitars. Get your bottle of non-aerosol hairspray, your prom dress and boutonniere ready, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Songs discussed include: “Almost Paradise,” “Straight From the Heart,” “Open Arms,” “These Dreams,” “Is This Love?” “What Does It Take” by Honeymoon Suite, and a number of others. If you like 80s music, you'll ❤️ love this podcast! Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #powerballad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E11
    Sep 20, 2023 · 34 min

    The one where we pick our favorite Australian artists

    John and Steve go down under to discuss some of the best Australian bands and artists that contributed to the greatest decade. They discuss familiar bands like INXS and Men at Work; indie bands The Church and The Triffids; and a few unexpected choices like The Bee Gees and AC/DC. 🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤 🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #australianbands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E8
    May 31, 2023 · 33 min

    The one with our favorite George Michael/Wham! mixtapes

    This week, John and Steve are back again with their original mixtapes from the 80s. ➿ The cassettes have been pulled out of the Walkman players, and both have a similar theme: celebrating George Michael and Wham! 🎶 Songs discussed are: Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Faith, Wham! Rap, Club Tropicana, One More Try, Last Christmas, Edge of Heaven, Kissing a Fool, Everything She Wants, Freedom '90 and more! 👂 Listen out for John, as he drops a ton of great info and fun facts on this particular episode. 🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤🧑‍🎤👨🏻‍🎤🧑‍🎤 🎧 Available here and everywhere else you can listen to podcasts. #80smusic #georgemichael #wham! #80smusicpodcast #80smusichits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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