Dope Nostalgia

This week's special guest is 90's late night royalty! As the band leader and musical director of The Arsenio Hall Show, Michael Wolff took part in a LOT of historic moments on the show, like Bill Clinton playing the sax with the band, for example. Michael joins me to recount that experience, as well as the episodes with Madonna, NKOTB, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, and more. Michael is a true survivor, having fought a tough battle with cancer, we discuss his book "On That Note", his friendship with Arsenio, putting The Posse together, and the successful careers of his sons Nat and Alex Wolff, starting with their Nickelodeon hit show "The Naked Brothers Band".

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson were the duo Roxette. So many smash hits from one of Sweden's finest exports of all time! The loss of Marie in 2019 took a toll on the music world, and Per has kept her memory alive through the band to this day. My guest Patricia runs RoxetteBlog and is an expert on the subject! We talk about their top 90's tracks, The Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack contribution "Almost Unreal", Sweden, Joyride The Musical, Per's band Gyllene Tider, and bringing in Lena to form a new version in PG Roxette.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

James Bryan McCollum a.k.a. Milo of Prozzak has returned! We got to know him in Episode 17. He's about to go on the Prozzak FML Canadian Tour, and they are debuting new music! Tickets available NOW at Ticketmaster. DNP will be at the Edmonton show and ready to party! James and I talk about what's new in the world of Prozzak, and some Nelly Furtado and the JUNOS talk too! Make sure you check them out this Sunday as they will perform with her for her special night. We also jump into some silly 90's faves, and the big event - the premiere of the new song "BOUNCY", right here on the podcast!

We are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Digital Underground album "Sex Packets" with Money-B and Atron Gregory! Today, March 27th, is the reissue of the album, and you can get an incredible vinyl copy as well at www.tommyboy-records.com. Featuring the hit "Humpty Dance" and many more dope tracks! We talk about Shock G, making music in the Bay area, 2Pac being a member, Arsenio & the Apollo, music with The Funky Bunch, Yung Hump, and more.

Justin Scoviak of POP CULTURE REFLECTIONS PODCAST joins me to give me an education on the legend of Elliott Smith. A revered singer/songwriter, Gus Van Sant took Elliott aboard the soundtrack of his movie "Good Will Hunting", which brought Elliott an Oscar nomination. He also performed at the awards broadcast. Is Elliott's music sad or uplifting? What's with artists who hate fame? Was he murdered? All of this and also some 90's throwback fun.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

Brad Merritt, bassist of 54.40, joins me to talk about the new 54.40 album, PORTO. Recorded in Portugal, their 16th record was made in an analog studio, a departure from the usual experience for the band. From the band that brought us songs like "I Go Blind", "Ocean Pearl", and "She-La", 54.40 is a Canadian classic! Released in January, get your copy today!

The First Lady of Freestyle, Lisa Lisa AKA Lisa Velez is here! From her days as the frontwoman of LISA LISA & CULT JAM to today, this legend is exciting audiences worldwide. We talk about the 90's albums "Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen" and "LL77", her biopic "Can You Feel The Beat : The Lisa Lisa Story", her upcoming play "Freestyle: A Love Story" on March 25th in the Bronx, Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show, signs women should be aware of regarding breast cancer, cat rescue, and some frivolous fun!

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

John Garabedian is a true legend of radio. For over 30 years, he hosted the popular syndicated radio show OPEN HOUSE PARTY, which was broadcasted throughout North America. We discovered some of the greatest songs of the 90's on this show! John and I talk about him being a pilot, cancon, one hit wonders, controversies, shoutout to Tarzan Dan, the OHP library created by Liveline's Mason, his book "The Harmony of Parts", and more!

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

We have a new friend at the show, and he's got a hot Instagram/TikTok presence! NOSTALGIA WITH NESE has blown up! Jimmie is the guy who gives his followers some real character analysis, that all starts with "If you had a crush on....". We talk about HIS crushes growing up, advice on navigating content creation, CDHQ, 90's tech, Nexopia, and creating social media content for OUR generation. You can find him at IG, TikTok, and YouTube under @Nostalgiawithnese.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

The Cardigans' bassist Magnus Sveningsson joins me from Sweden! The hitmakers behind "Lovefool" had a lot of 90's success, and were featured on many 90's movie soundtracks. Magnus and I discuss his metal roots, the Northern Lights, Sweden & Canada's similarities, introduce our cats, 90210, his solo projects, and some hockey talk.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

Sixpence drummer Dale Baker is my special guest! A member during the heyday of the 90's as well as now, Dale has stories to share. The band's name was taken from the C.S. Lewis book "Mere Christianity". Are they a Christian band? Appearing on The Martin Short Show, meeting Tom Hanks, going to The Grammys, some vinyl chat, and more. If you're interested in learning how to play the drums, you can find Dale at www.durhamdrumlessons.com .

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

On this episode, I talk about multi-talented R&B legend Al B. Sure! with Jarrell Mason, the creator and host of "Beyond The Album Cover" Podcast. Jarrell has interviewed some incredible names in music, and he is truly an encyclopedia of music knowledge. We discuss many artists and stories from the 90's era.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

It's always great to chat with the hosts of Dig Me Out Podcast - Jay and Tim are back! The Catherine Wheel is not just a torture device. They are an alternative rock outfit from the UK who had success all throughout the 90's. Their biggest hit "Waydown" was big in North America. We talk about shoegaze (what on earth IS that?) and all things Catherine Wheel. Did you know their singer/guitarist Rob Dickinson is cousins with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson? The more you know...

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

TikTok sensation Jon G. is back! Our focus is on Canadian duo McMaster & James, who had a string of hits on Canadian airwaves in the 90's. We catch up on the media events and concerts we've been attending, still looking for Chris Sheppard, Nardwuar the Human Serviette, changing anthem lyrics, Jon's interview with Luke McMaster, their latest projects, Psychoblast Tour, is Luke related to Natalie McMaster, 98 Degrees and the live covers going viral, and more!

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

My guest today is David Williams of hard rock band Killinger, He is also the front man of a Dokken tribute titled Breaking The Chains. Crazy Dave and I go way back, and it's a pleasure to have him join me on the show to discuss a bit of Dokken history. The conversation is all over the rock n' roll map, as we cover the time he met Ace Frehley, guitarist George Lynch as the soloist in a Killinger track, infighting in Dokken, addiction in rock n' roll, and more.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

James P. White and Greg are here to celebrate a new Christmas themed episode! It's a real mish-mash of topics, such as: Jimmy taste testing corn in The Husk Off 2026, worst Christmas foods, letters to Santa, Franklin Mint, Hallmark Keepsake ornaments, is snow total bullshit?, outdoor lights, ways to display Christmas cards, and more. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN.

It's the right kind of love! Time for Jeremy Jordan! No - not the Broadway dude. The one who graced the covers of every teen magazine in 1994 without a shirt on. Tyler from Rave & Drool Podcast is back as my co-host. We wonder where the hell we can find JJ, our buddy Jarrell's awesome interview with Jeremy, some risqué lyrics I forgot, like "float the wood", desperately trying to find the JJ CD "Where Do We Go From Here" so Tyler will trade me his Jordan Knight "The Fix" CD, when JJ got a tattoo and pissed off the label, and other topics. Did you call hotlines as a kid? We talk the grapevine chat, and the recent performance of Chesney Hawkes with Robbie Williams.

DNP pal Kendra and I are now putting our questionable music skills to the test - and inviting you to join us! I name the artist, and Kendra or I will sing a snippet by that artist. It's A LOT harder than it seems...

Ace of Base was a smash success, and the 3rd biggest group to come from Sweden. Jenny Berggren from the group is here, and I am honoured. We talk about Christian faith, teaching, Swedish pop music, food, and ice hotels, navigating sudden meteoric fame, the American Music Awards and Billboard Awards experiences, Roxette, ABBA, touring Canada, fashion, and more.

Let's get busy! My podcast pals Milo & Jamie from "The 80's and 90's Uncensored Podcast" are back. The Arsenio Hall Show was a pop culture phenomenon that was on the air for 5 years, breaking new ground in the talk show world. We talk about top guest moments and events, The Posse, The Dogg Pound, the revival, things that make you go hmmmm..., and the trials of being a night owl. 

One of the largest controversies in the 90's was the lipsynching scandal of Milli Vanilli. Rob & Fab were hugely successful artists, until it was revealed that they didn't sing on their album. This happened 35 years ago this week! Andrew and Matt from Top Track Podcast are here to discuss the topic I have waited to do forever! Was producer Frank Farian a villain, or a smart businessman? Who did Milli Vanilli beat for that Grammy? Would this even BE a scandal in 2025? We also share their attempts to prove themselves with their second album, and share some love and respect for Fab Morvan today, as he carries the torch with grace and class, reviving their name and image.

Delious Kennedy, one fourth of R&B supergroup All-4-One was a blast to talk to! He shared about his talk show, "Flashback Tonight", going to The Grammys and winning Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1995, touring Asia, starring on the TV show "Family Matters", the "I Love The '90's Tour", and solo work!

Good friends of DNP Jo & Andrew are back with some sweet tidbits for you. Naomi has failed, and done no research for this episode! Jo celebrates the legendary Toronto Blue Jays of 1992-1993, as we head into the World Series. Such an incredible presentation - no Powerpoint needed. Andrew shares the list of artists lost at the age of 27. We discuss the pitfalls of fame, and whether these losses are a result of excess, drugs, suicide, or fate. Why is 27 significant? We also have some hot, controversial takes on Metallica!

UK singer/songwriter Tasmin Archer is here! Her hit "Sleeping Satellite" gained her international recognition and a Brit Award in 1992-1993. Tasmin has new music, and dropped her new album "A Cauldron of Random Notes" in September. With her rich voice and raw talent, it's a pleasure to have her on the podcast! Find out more at www.tasminarcher.com .

DJ-T! Hector the Booty Inspector! Scottie Gee! They are all here, the World Famous ORIGINAL Funky Bunch. Terry, Scott, and Hector are back. We talk about the origin of the group, the new book and new music, with a HUGE twist on "Good Vibrations" that will get everyone talking! Hector's visit on the game show "To Tell The Truth", Lolita Holloway, Arsenio Hall, the production of the debut album "Music For The People", and all the good things they have coming your way.

In the late 90's, Sarah McLachlan was fed up with radio and promoters saying you couldn't put 2 female artists back-to-back in airplay, or together on tour. She changed all of that with the invention of Lilith Fair.  Bree Noble, the creator of Women of Substance Radio Podcast AND Female Entrepreneur  Musician is my guest to cover the days of the all-female music festival. Was the name controversial? Notable artists who took part, The 3 stages concept, the new documentary, the naysayers, when TOOL applied to join the tour, and who would headline a modern day Lilith Fair?

To celebrate a huge milestone, Naomi gathered podcast friends Kendra, Rebecca, Jo, Greg, Andrew, Jimmy, and Niskers to share some ridiculous and fun memories from the 90's. Now we have so many questions. Will Naomi share the lyrics to her girl group song "Jordan"? Will Jimmy play the Dallas theme on the trumpet? Will Rebecca get a creepy doll whose eyes don't close properly? Will Jo go on a marathon night with the Barenaked Ladies? Will Greg figure out "Skinamarinkydinkydink"? Will Kendra go to a drive-in movie theatre? Would Andrew enter a ball pit? Plus we share our 90's photos, which you can follow along with on our Facebook and IG accounts to see while you listen, or watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel! We start the campaign to ask Donnie Wahlberg to be a guest on the show. #DonnieOnDNP Let us know who you think is drunk by the end of this stupidly long episode!

We are happy to have alt-rock singer/songwriter Tracy Bonham as our special guest. Her huge hit "Mother Mother" is revered to this day. We talk about "The Liverpool Sessions", being compared to Alanis, Melodeon and her music for toddlers, her time with Blue Man Group, and new music!

Our friends Eric & Tim Ford from Somewhere In Time Podcast are back! Garbage was one of the most exciting and innovative alternative rock bands of the late 90's. We talk about singer Shirley Manson's bad audition, their name, our favourite tracks from over the years, and other obscure topics like The Buck-A-Day computer company, emailing Sebastian Bach, and Maynard James Keenan's first band.

The talented vocalist/broadcaster Tara Slone visits DNP to talk about the 90's and now! As the lead singer of Canadian rock band Joydrop, she had hits with "Sometimes Wanna Die", "Beautiful", and her solo album "Just Look Pretty and Sing". We discuss vocal technique taught in school, Tommy Lee in her video, the Junos, her days as a finalist on "Rockstar: INXS", favourite '90's fun stuff, and the NHL.

Podcast pal Jo Johnson from the band River Poets joins me to talk about a truly legendary Canadian band - Blue Rodeo. I prepared for this conversation by watching the documentary "Lost Together" on CBC Gem. We discuss Bob Wiseman on keys and his departure, Adding drummer Glen with his hard rock sensibilities, Greg Keelor's tinnitus, Canadian Walk of Fame bands, and why on earth did I think Ron Sexsmith was a member?

This week marks the 30th anniversary of a giant hip-hop classic - Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise". The producer and co-writer of the song, Doug Rasheed, takes us back to the development of the track, obtaining Stevie Wonder's blessing to use his song "Pastime Paradise", creating the choir, the cover versions, Weird Al's "Amish Paradise", and more. Doug has made music with 2Pac, Whitney, Montell Jordan, Brandy, etc. and is releasing his autobiography this fall, titled "From Rags to Gangsta's Paradise".

Glen Phillips, lead vocals in the rock group Toad The Wet Sprocket joins me today! While the band was rehearsing for their 2025 Good Intentions Tour, we spoke about what's new for the band, the music video they liked making the most, computer nerd chat, Michael McDonald guesting on a song, and so much more. We also wonder why David Letterman's studio at the Ed Sullivan Theatre was so cold!

Gavin Scott, founder of Chartbeats.com.au is with me to get nostalgic about iconic duo LaFace and their music empire! L.A. Reid and Babyface were kings in the songwriting and production world in the 1990's, creating hits and music stars like Toni Braxton, Outkast, Pink, etc. We talk over the problem with R&B in Australia, Atlanta, L.A. & Pebbles' relationship, Pebbles losing it over Paula Abdul, What's a roni, and our choices for the top tracks by LaFace. You can find the playlist on our YouTube channel! I also chat with Gen Z pal Michael about his 90's knowledge.

Lead singer and creator of the band Wheatus, Brendan B. Brown is here! The iconic classic "Teenage Dirtbag" has only grown more popular with time! We talk about the numerous covers from One Direction to SZA, the video featuring Jason Biggs & Mena Suvari, the talent that has been a part of Wheatus over the years, and more. If you want to know the story behind the lyrics, google it! I didn't want to make Brendan tell that story again.