Jul 13, 202632 minS4
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"...
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All About 80s Music
Hosted by John Micek, Steve Augello · music · EN
About this Podcast:
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 <strong
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What is All About 80s Music about?
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, and Harrisburg Magazine.
Who hosts All About 80s Music?
All About 80s Music is hosted by John Micek, Steve Augello. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
What has All About 80s Music covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The one where we talk about our favorite 1980s hip-hop tunes" (13 July 2026, 32 minutes), "The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."" (20 January 2026, 77 minutes), and "The one with the same song titles -- but different artists." (21 June 2025, 40 minutes).
How often does All About 80s Music publish?
All About 80s Music publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 21 episodes.
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Episode #1
The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."
Jan 20, 20261h 17mS4Join John and Steve and their guest Alan Frew of Glass Tiger for this very special episode. It’s a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Glass Tiger’s debut album, The Thin Red Line . To add to the magic, there is a...
- Jun 21, 202540 minS3
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...
- Feb 4, 202531 minS3
<p>1986 was a pivotal year for 80s music. Some artists were enjoying their greatest success, Rap music became huge. There were big dance sounds. A few new groups came on the scene … and then there were the hit songs...
- Dec 21, 202430 minS2
<p>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.</p><br><p>Songs discussed...
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Episode #6
The one with our favorite 80s B-Sides
Nov 17, 202429 minS2<p>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...
- Jul 10, 202426 minS2
<p>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...
- May 29, 202427 minS2
<p>The 80s were a colorful fun decade full of big hair, crazy personalities, rad attitudes, gibberish catchphrases…. and the music was a diverse reflection of that culture. Join John & Steve as they discuss some of the...
- Apr 7, 202432 minS2
<p>The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever.</p><br><p>Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three...
- Apr 7, 202432 minS2
<p>The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever.</p><br><p>Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three...
- Feb 19, 202430 minS2
<p>In the 80s mix tapes were an important part of everyday culture. John and Steve again dig into the bins and dust off a couple more of their original mix tapes from the 80s.</p><br><p>John’s mixtape explores the...
- Jan 14, 202431 minS2
<p>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...
- Dec 14, 202330 minS1
<p>Today, John and Steve share their favorite 80s Christmas songs, ending with a definitive top 5 best of all time. So grab a cup of cheer, some Christmas cookies, and light a fire in the chimney because this is going...
Episode #12
The one where we talk about Dad Rock artists
Nov 28, 202329 minS1<p>Some of the music, fashion and attitude of the 80s were influenced by what took place 20 years earlier. In this episode, John and Steve talk about some of the most prominent artists of the 60s that had a resurgence...
- Sep 20, 202335 minS1
<p>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...
- Aug 6, 202334 minS1
<p>Today John and Steve "babylon and on" about one of their favorite bands, as they shine the SPOTLIGHT ON SQUEEZE. They examine some of the best songs of the greatest decade by this very powerful pop group...
- Jul 24, 202323 minS1
<p>John and Steve dive deep into one of the landmark albums of the early 80s: Haircut 100’s Pelican West. They go song-by-song to examine the qualities that made this collection of tracks so iconic. Additionally, they...
- May 31, 202333 minS1
<p>This week, John and Steve are back again with their original mixtapes from the 80s.</p><br><p>➿ The cassettes have been pulled out of the Walkman players, and both have a similar theme: celebrating George Michael and...
Episode #7
The one with our favorite 80s frontmen.
May 9, 202333 minS1<p>Many famous solo artists came out of the 80s, but it was also a fertile time for bands, groups and supergroups that had charismatic uber-talented frontmen and women at their helm. </p><br><p>In this episode, we take...
- Apr 23, 202327 minS1
John and Steve make their top list of favorite women in 80s music. Discussed are Susanna Hoffs, Belinda Carlisle, Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Janet Jackson, Kate Bush and a number of others. #80smusic #80smusicpodcast...
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