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

New Year's 80s Music Favorites

Another holiday classic filled with some great 80s music! We celebrate our new year's traditions, new year's resolutions, the history behind toasts and of course, all our favorite music we play to usher in the new year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas Music Favorites

What Difference Does It Make, the 80s music podcast, celebrates our favorite 80s Christmas songs. Holly tells us how she wooed her future husband with some skiing lessons and we also do a wrap on a couple old school hip-hop classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays 80s Music Favorites

It's the holiday season once again so Holly and I present to you this timeless classic episode...now with actual music! Dave's favorite holiday song is "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues. Holly goes all in on Chanukah music with Matisyahu, The Maccabeats and we talk about how the names mentioned on Adam's Sandler's classic tune by remarking that many names might be lost on a younger generation. Do you think people in their 20s might know Ann Landers or Dear Abby?Get three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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