Our coverage of October 1988’s pop culture topics kicks off with a big announcement: we’re on Patreon! And we’ve got lots of cool things planned for those who support us there! We get out our electron microscopes to peruse the two-page Columbia House spread and choose the 12 Hot Hits we’re going to buy for a Cool Penny. We bring you highlights from What Now, from a rudely dismissed River Phoenix biography to a beauty queen who infiltrated a pageant! We review the reviews of A Fish Called Wanda, Joy Division’s Substance, Monkey Shines, UB40’s self-titled album, and more! The latest male One To Watch is…really not, but later we are introduced to FOUR lady Ones To Watch who’ve all had great careers. We also journey to Long Island to meet Brian Bloom, and his very-involved momager. Don’t miss it!
Episode Rundown
It Is October 1988
Introducing The Listen To Sassy Club
In Our Lives
What Now: Pop Culture
What Now: Other Stuff
Watch It: A Fish Called Wanda
Watch It: Monkey Shines + Waxwork
Watch It: Vibes
Watch It: Dudes
Listen Up: UB40
Listen Up: Dag Nasty
Listen Up: Scritti Politti
Listen Up: Joy Division
Listen Up: Pat Benatar
One To Watch: Christopher Rydell
Feature: Brian Bloom Does Make A Tasty Snack
Feature: Watch These Girls Get Famous
Goodbye For Now
