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Ben Sosa Wright and Aba Amuquandoh bring you a weekly podcast produced with Aidan O'Loughlin; they come together to reminisce (sometimes drag) the pop stars of our youth. They often go off topic and they always go AWF! If you love pop, nostalgia, and kikiing... then this is the pod for you! If you a…

Aba Amuquandoh, Ben Sosa Wright, Aidan O'Loughlin


    • Jan 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 77 EPISODES


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    Vybz Kartel (ft. Marisa Rosa Grant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 73:49


    This week we have Toronto party zaddy and all around baddie Marisa Rosa grant joining us! They teach us about the legend of Vybz Kartel, his hits, and the true meanings of his music. Check out Strapped TO! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    The Strokes (ft. Miguel Rivas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 70:29


    Put on your skinny jeans, leather jackets, AND FOR GOD SAKES WHAT ABOUT LITTLE FABRIZIO! We're joined by Canadian EYE-CON and comedian Miguel Rivas. Check out Tony Ho as well you hos! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Regina Spektor (ft. Eve Parker Finley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022


    This week we are joined by legendary Montreal based artist Eve Parker Finley to talk to us about our collective fave Miss Spektor herself!!! Check Eve out on Tik Tok and DON'T FORGET to support her music. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    LMFAO (ft. Erika Ehler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 75:04


    This week we are joined by rising star Erika Ehler to talk about uncle-nephew duo LMFAO, techno not being dead, and living in England. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Death Cab For Cutie (ft. Public Works)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 83:29


    We are back with our last instalment of episodes! What better way to say bye than to talk to the funnest boys around- PUBLIC WORKS! This week Alex, Callum, and Connor join us to talk about Death Cab, their new comedy album and THE WORLD AT LARGE. Check them out! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    One Direction (ft. Carley Thorne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 73:32


    Sorry One Direction stans! But Ms. Carley is here to GO IN! about the boy band formerly known as One Direction. We unpack everything from their style to their demographic and truly… it is a drag. Anyways, Carley Thorne is a star and you should check out her channel Uncarley on youtube (ps. she’s famousse honey). Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Bjork (ft. Mitch Duncan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 81:28


    Today we have Bjork's son's doppelgänger, Mitch Duncan! We talk about her influence on pop music, lashing out at a reporter, and can someone confirm whether or not she said the N-word??? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Incubus (ft. Shohana Sharmin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 73:17


    We're joined by writer, comedian, and thespian Shohan Sharmin this week to talk about Incubus! We talk about being weird teens, being sent away to boarding school, and why the hell do we all relate to Incubus! Listen to her podcast Finders Grievers which is also on the Sonar Network. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Bruce Springsteen (ft. Matt Wright)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 75:15


    This week gorgeous and hilarious friend of the pod AND JUNO AWARD NOMINEE Matt Wright joins us to discuss American icon, Bruce THEE Springsteen!! We gab about Momento the movie, and euthanasia!!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Courtney Love (ft. Emily Richardson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 83:38


    In this episode Emily Richardson spills all the tea about Courtney's chaotic upbringing, the tabloid war against her, and obviously there's conversation about weed wine.

    Amy Winehouse (ft. Jade Niles-Craig)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 67:44


    Long time friend of the pod and phenomenal comedian, producer, and event host Jade Niles-Craig joins us to gab gab gab about the iconic legend, Amy Whinehouse, microdosing, and we enjoy the gorgeous background noise of Jade's audio

    Sublime (ft. Dana Smith and Rory Fallis of HUNKS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 70:58


    *Britney voice* It's been a while… (#freeher). The dolls are back back back again with a new episode! In this new instalment Rory and Dana talk about Sublime's influence on youth, weed (duh!) and walking the streets of Winnipeg! Make sure you check out their content and their podcast! http://www.hunkscomedy.com Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Fergie (ft. Joeley Pulver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 89:41


    Twitter legend, Tik Tok Queen, comedy gawdess Joeley joins us to talk all things Fergie, being a pretentious theatre kid,and we find out why she's called the DUTCHESS Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Cher (ft. Viza Decline)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 75:16


    In this gloriously hilarious episode we are joined by Toronto Drag Queen and icon, Viza Decline! We talk about how the ugly boyfriend, hot girlfriend trend started with Sunny and Cher, doing drag in the city and about Viza's pod, You're Doing it Wrong! Check it out! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Solange (ft. Tyra Banda)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 69:25


    In this episode we talk about discovering Solange, friend of the pod Paige introducing Ben to Chyna McClain, and Tyras Banda’s impressive improv career!

    Blink-182 (ft. Mike Mildon & Jackson Rowe)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 65:38


    This week Aba and Ben are joined by the iconic duo and creators of Paramount/CBC Gem’s hit comedic true crime series, For Heaven’s Sake, Mike Mildon and Jackson Rowe! I dare you to make that sentence make sense! We talk about small dicks being chic, the shithead influence of Blink-182 and being a poser!

    Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (ft. Brandon Hackett)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 64:10


    This week we are blessed and truly highly favoured to have Second City’s very own (and friend of the pod) Brandon Hackett on the show! He’s one of Toronto’s most dynamic and engaging comedians and he gives us a crash course on being a theatre kid, the conception of Webber’s truly wild ideas, and being the odd one out. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Sean Paul (ft. alex Atteah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 72:01


    Today we’re talking to friend of the pod Alex Atteah about- you guessed it!- Sean Paul! Aba talks about getting daggered into a hole, Ben talks dropping it low, and Alex goes off about grinding among many other middle school sins! Don’t forget to check out her comedy album, Experiencing Discomfort! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Take That (ft. Nkasi Ogbonnah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 69:15


    This episode friend of the pod (and Aba’s fake daughter) Nkasi Ogbonnah joins us to talk about her fave band Take That! We talk about Britain’s REAL royal family, their tax issues, and their impact on the UK. We also interrogate Nkasi’s obsession with space in general. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Our Lady Peace (ft. Chris Wilson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 67:19


    In this episode of Nostalgique we talk to pod sister Chris Wilson about his fave band Our Lady peace. We recap our splendid time in Halifax (RIP), how OLP made Chris cool, and that thing of like, hanging out with skaters despite not being one. Make sure to check out Chris’s pod This Time It’s Different! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Pink Floyd (ft. Kelly McCormack)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 81:17


    Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Alanis Morissette (ft.Lauren Mitchell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 68:26


    This episode iconic ACTIVIST, Toronto comedian and fellow podcaster Lauren Mitchell joins us to explain how we Canadians have our own thing going on!That thing? Alanis Morrisette honey! We talk about her cultural influence, her poetry and how men have been trash for literally ever! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Hannah Montana (ft. Rob Lewin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 85:48


    In this explosive and are we say EPIC episode, friend of the pod, restaurant owner, improviser and sweet darling angel Rob Lewin joins us to discuss the one and the only Hannah Montana! We discuss Miley’s best bops, her era of appropriation, to her iconic relationship with Nick Jonas (RIP). Make sure to check out Sweet Po! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Robert Glasper (ft. Ayaka Kinugawa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 65:45


    In this extra special episode, Second City Music Director, producer, composer, and all around super star Ayaka Kinugawa joins us to discuss her favourite artist! She truly takes us to school and explains Glasper’s influence, her music journey, and being a MEMBER OF A REGGAE BAND!?! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Weird Al Yankovic (ft. Emily Milling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 71:04


    In this fun and silly episode Podcaster extraordinaire, Emily Milling shares with us her love of the iconic artist, Weird Al! We talk about how he influenced the industry, his childhood, and how Aba’s last haircut looked exactly like his :/ Check out Emily’s other podcasts and projects including, Big Chick Energy Sketch Troupe, Ya Gotta Laugh, and The Ultimate Creative. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Selena (ft. Monica Garrido)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 86:13


    In this new episode we get into the life and legacy of the Mexican icon herself, Selena Quintanilla. We talk about ouija boards, being catholic, and the joy of family parties

    The Killers (ft. Jordan Foisy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 78:44


    Today on the pod we are lucky enough to have stand up comedian, award winning writer, and friend of the pod Jordan Foisy! We unpack the enigma that is the killers, investigate as to whether or not they are real murderers, Jordan drags our age, and we drag Dua Lipa’s boyfriend for no damn reason

    Lady Gaga (ft. Patrick Murray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 83:19


    This is hands down the most insane and chaotic episode we have ever recorded. We will never again have a white gay on the podcast because Patrick THEE Murray shut IT DOWN! We love and stan this episode where we UNPACK Lady Gaga’s iconic career, life, and shenanigans. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Linkin Park (ft. Guled Abdi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 75:28


    In this episode we have 1/4th of Tall Boys, Guled Abdi on the pod! We talk about finding new music as a kid, HMV, and reminisce about the people we miss the most

    Jennifer Lopez (ft. Aisha Brown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 80:18


    In this EXPLOSIVE live episode, the queen of comedy herself, Aisha Brown joins us to gab, drag, and unpack the enigma that is JLo! Aisha is a writer, stand up, and sketch comedian who has a special on Crave, as well as countless credits on some of your fave Canadian shows; but she’s also a teacher because she SCHOOLED US on JLo’s life and career

    Nelly and The St.Lunatics (ft. Cody Crain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 79:22


    Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Ariana Grande (ft. Masooma Hussain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 80:00


    This week we have the incredibly amazing Masooma Hussain as our guest! Masooma is a writer, and truly curator of all things tasteful as you’ll hear in this episode. We talk about the annoying existence of Ben Affleck, black fishing, and of course Ariana’s prolific career! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    David Bowie (ft. Shannon Lahaie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 80:30


    In this amazing new episode we have improviser, fellow podcast sis, and general angel Shannon Lahaie with us to talk about David Bowie! We talk about sexual agency, Bowie’s impact on queerness, and Shannon’s audition for teh upcoming Bowie biopic! Did you know Shannon helped raise thousands of dollars for Bad Dog Comedy Theatre by hosting a 24 hour game of Among Us? Check out her podcast Escape Capade on Sonar! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Radiohead (ft. Meg MacKay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 74:43


    Trust us when we say that Meg may be a witch, because she’s MAGICAL! She’s our special guest this week as she joins us to talk about Radiohead, queer identity, and growing up in a small town! Don’t forget to check out Meg’s album ‘Probably a Witch’ on all streaming platforms: https://smarturl.it/probwitch. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Oasis (ft. Steve Sladkowski)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 75:49


    This week PUP’s guitarist, Steve Sladkowski joins us to talk about his all time fave Oasis! We gab about Liam and Noel’s iconic feud, saying goodbye to Toronto music venues, and you guessed it! Foot masks! Buy PUP’s new album ‘This Place Sucks Ass’. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Lana Del Rey (ft. Randee Neumeyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 67:44


    In this super hilarious episode Randee Neumeyer goes off about her long time fave, Lana Del Rey! We talk about her iconic aesthetic (both sad sugar baby looks and Kohl’s looks), her cop bf, and we talk about Randee’s new comedy album! Stream and buy Bad Baby here: https://www.randeeneumeyer.com/album Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Kanye West (ft. Tamara Shevon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 70:33


    This week international comedian, and nugget heiress Tamara Shevon joins us to defend and pop off on her absolute fave, Kanye West. We talk about his music, cult stuff, and you know we unpack the issue of Kim! Don’t forget to check out Tamara’s podcast Sunday Best, here: https://anchor.fm/tamara-shevon1 Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Cèline Dion (ft. Pat Gourdeau)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 87:08


    In this EXPLOSIVE episode, friend of the pod and comedian Pat Gourdeau joins us to discuss the life and times of Celine Dion! We talk weirdo husbands, Montreal as a whole, and of course we go off on the francophone bops! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Holiday Heauxs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 77:10


    In this very special episode of Nostalgique, Ben, Aba, and sweet Aidan take a walk through memory lane as they unpack their favourite Christmas memories. They ponder what’s going on with Kate Walsh, and run down their top 3 Xmas songs! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    My Chemical Romance (ft. Griffin Toplitsky and Steve Cooke)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 78:29


    In this week’s episode we are joined by the iconic host of Sonar’s Killed To Death podcast! Friends of the pod Griffin and Steve paint us a picture of what it was like growing up as a boy who grew up in a small town, and a boy who respects his mom ❤️❤️❤️ Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    TLC (ft. Daphney Joseph)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 76:32


    Long time friend of the pod, improviser, and goddess Daphney Joseph joins us to talk about her absolute fave TLC! Daphney is one half of the iconic duo Coko and Daphney, and she came here to set the record straight about TLC! Give them their coins! Aba gets cancelled for confusing TLC with Salt N Peppa (guillotine!!!!) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Marina and The Diamonds (ft. Sam Sferrazza)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 79:27


    Sam Sferrazza joins the team to give the audience a lecture on Tumblr queen, and gay icon Marina and The Diamonds! We also give a quick update on our love lives, and Aba gets cancelled for not knowing how to draw!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Tina Turner (ft. Brandon Ash Mohammed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 69:44


    In this week’s live recording, Brandon Ash Mohammed joins the gang to GAB about his debut comedy album and PREACH! about rockstar and inventor of wigs, Ms. Tina Turner! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Fiona Apple (ft. Ajahnis Charley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 82:44


    In this week’s live recording of Nostalgique, Fiona Apple gawd himself, Ajhanis Charley joins us to give a SERMON on the career and life of Fiona Thee Apple. If you’re a fan of Nostalgique then you’ll love AJ’s show, High Tea on Bad Dog TV. We continue to stan! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Carly Rae Jepsen (ft. Celeste Yim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 76:11


    This week, we have super star and new Saturday Night Live writer, Celeste Yim on the pod! We talk about their super cringe fave Carly Rae, and we have a light fun convo about our pubes. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Madonna (ft. Tranna Wintour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 105:34


    Years ago Madonna BEGGED us to confirm whether or not love is true… we are here to confirm that it is! If it isn’t then why do we feel so much love for our iconic guest Tranna Wintour! She’s an iconique Montreal based comedian who has an amazing CBC podcast titled Chosen Family that you’d be UGLY not to listen to! Check it out, and don’t forget to subscribe! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Fleet Wood Mac (ft. Tricia Black)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 74:43


    We’re talking about Fleetwood Mac with superstar Tricia Black! The sketch comedian, singer, and Second City alum taught us a lot about this iconic band. You can catch them killing it in the movie Broken Hearts Gallery, out now! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Rihanna (ft. Hoodo Hersi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 83:40


    In this episode, beloved comedian, writer, and superstar Hoodo Hersi goes where all of our guests are too afraid to venture… that’s right, we’re talking about Rihanna! We only scratch the surface… but best believe it’s juicy juicy juicy!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Adele (ft. Nour Hadidi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 94:20


    We are so excited to be back with our special guest, Nour Hadidi! You’ve seen her killing it all over the city, and if you live in the Middle East you can catch her half hour comedy special! In this episode (before Adele tried ackee and saltfish) we delve into the singers prolific career, talk about her divorce, and fight about T-Swift! ? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

    Destiny’s Child (ft. Coko Galore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 82:24


    Category is… Destiny’s Child! It’s our last episode before we go on a quick hiatus, and what better way to end this cycle than with our amazing guest Coko Galore! She’s one half of the iconic improv group Coko and Daphney, and was recently named the Artistic Director of Bad Dog Comedy Theatre! We recorded this episode as part of Bad Dog’s online programming, so make sure to catch their live shows via their youtube channel!

    Sum 41 (ft. Nick Nemeroff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 55:51


    This week superstar comedian and Québecois prince Nick Nemeroff joins us to talk about Sum 41! We talk about their punk image, their influence, and Ben gets cancelled! Don’t forget to get Nick’s debut comedy album, titled The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life. It really do be like that…

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