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Bringing his customary charm to That 80s Show, Thomas Anders talks to us about his early career, Modern Talking, the outfits of the 80s, his glorious hair and more.

He also tells us about his fondness for South Africa, his famous friends, his new album and loads of other stuff that we can't remember because we were so infatuated. ]]> Music Commentary Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:58:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Thomas Anders from Modern Talking. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 58:19 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510241 https://iono.fm/e/1510241
Katrina from Katrina and The Waves joins us in the virtual reality podcast studio in the sky to talk about her career, from the formation of the band right through to today.

Hear how the band got its start, the movies that featured ''Walking on Sunshine'', Kim Wilde, Tony Hadley and a South African swimming pool and so much more. ]]> Music Commentary Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:54:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Katrina from Katrina and the Waves. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 45:26 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510240 https://iono.fm/e/1510240
We've always held on to éVoid as our 80s hipster secret. A local band that was as good as anything coming out of anywhere in the 80s.

In this episode we spent time with founding member Lucien Windrich.

He tells us about the bands origins, their most famous songs, Concert in the Park, being called a canary and what you'll find when you look up the term evoid on Urban Dictionary. ]]> Music Commentary Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:52:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets eVoid. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 31:59 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510157 https://iono.fm/e/1510157
It was the exercise sensation of our childhoods with the soundtrack that has burrowed into our brains, and the man behind it all was Dr. Phil Joffe.

We got hold of the Doc to find out the story behind the lycra, how there was a link between the show and Marilyn Monroe, scone hunting in Upington and how he's still keeping people fit today. ]]> Music Commentary Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:29:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Dr. Phil Joffe of Body Beat. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 37:06 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510156 https://iono.fm/e/1510156
1980s music royalty, founding member of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp. Singer, songwriter, musician, actor, the uncle to George Michael's God Son!!!

We hear about his fame in the 80s, his acting career, time on stage as well as his new music.

Find his new album, INSOLO, on all music platforms - but be real 80s and get it on cassette tape and follow Gary on all social platforms to keep up to date.

Part 1: Life in Lockdown.

Part 2: The 80s.

Part 3: Gary's acting career.

Part 4: New music.

Part 5: South African Adventures.

Part 6: What's next - and now - for Gary Kemp. ]]> Music Commentary Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:27:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 38:33 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510155 https://iono.fm/e/1510155
In this episode of That 80s Show meets, Barret hops on the line with the amazing artist Chesney Hawkes and you'll fall in love with him all over again.

We hear what it's like when your dad himself was a music icon, being born into music, life on the road with his aspirant rock star son and his current music projects that still appear on the charts today.

Chesney transmits warmth and humility and his charm seeps through the speakers in what has been one of the most swoon-worthy episodes to date. ]]> Music Commentary Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:25:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Chesney Hawkes. 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 36:07 That 80s Show https://iono.fm/e/1510154 https://iono.fm/e/1510154
Instead we found Simon Halfon, a man who has played such a unique role in iconic albums from The Style Council, The Jam, Kim Wilde, Oasis and George Michael.

He tells us how he got involved in designing album covers, his friendship with Wham!, George Michael as an artist and how lunch with Andrew Ridgeley lead to the Netflix documentary. ]]> Music Commentary Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:23:00 +0200 0 0 That 80s Show meets Simon Halfon 0 0 Paulo Dias, Dori Van Loggerenberg full 32:04 That 80s Show