The (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?

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What Difference Does It Make Best Of 2025
As we look back at our 34 new podcast episodes from 2025, we realize each one is uniquely special. We've talked with artists, music industry insiders, authors, filmmakers, and friends. Now, we present this best-of episode. It's a great way to sample just a bit of what we feel makes our (mostly) 80s music podcast so special. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe, and if you have a moment during your holiday revelry, we’d love a nice review as a holiday present. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Paul Myers and John Candy
Paul Myers has just completed his Canadian trilogy. Previously, he authored the definitive biographies on Barenaked Ladies and Kids In The Hall. He now takes on one of the most popular Canadians ever, with his latest book, John Candy: A Life In Comedy. Paul discusses the process of getting to know the larger-than-life personality that was John Candy, and learns that John was more than just a comedic genius. Paul is also the host of the⁠ Record Store Day Podcast⁠, and he's got a few amazing stories to share with us, including his encounters with Neil Finn of Crowded House. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The 80s Cruise⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use promo code "WDDIM" to receive $250 in onboard credit. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The80scruise.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thanksgiving Music Favorites
We talk turkey....and pie...and candy and occasionally about songs that make us think about Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving episode from 2018 reminds us of how fortunate we are to have food, friends and music in our lives. We talk about Golden Girls, hippies throwing away trash and learn about the word "mondegreen". We are also very thankful to you for listening. Be thankful for three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make. We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Russell Hitchcock Gives Us Fifty Years of Air Supply
Russell Hitchcock, the legendary lead singer of Air Supply, is having quite a moment. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the band is soon to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an Air Supply feature film is currently in production. Russell joins the podcast to share what these milestones mean to him, to reflect on Air Supply’s enduring legacy, and to reveal how he and bandmate Graham Russell have kept their musical partnership—and friendship—strong for five decades. Los Angeles Fans: We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Air Supply in Los Angeles at the YouTube Theater on November 28th! It’s easy to enter. Simply like us on Instagram and tell us your favorite Air Supply song. Winner will be chosen November 17 This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠The 80s Cruise⁠⁠⁠. Use promo code "WDDIM" to get $250 in onboard credit. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠The80scruise.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nöthin' But A Good Time: The '80s Hard Rock Explosion
Thanks in small part to the band Spinal Tap, November 11 (11/11, get it?), has been decreed National Metal Day. To honor this majestic day we present to you, Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion. Authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock did an intensive dig into the musicians and insiders involved in the scene that launched the careers of Mötley Crüe and Poison on the west coast and Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot on the east. Our talk with Tom and Richard gets into the highs and lows of so many of the bands that many first saw on MTV's Headbanger's Ball. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠The 80s Cruise⁠⁠. Use promo code "WDDIM" to get $250 in onboard credit. Go to ⁠The80scruise.com⁠ for all the info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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