Best Welcome To The Boomtown Podcasts (2025)

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Running With Purpose: A Mission to Move a Community 1:10:27

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Sometimes the most impactful movements start with frustration and a finish line. In this inspiring episode, Adam sits down with Jennifer Crosby, founder of For the Love of Go, a Central Texas nonprofit that has redefined what community movement looks like. What began as a reaction to unhealthy school fundraisers became a regional transformation roo…

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From Clipping Newspapers to Shaping a City’s Future 56:45

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What does it really take to help define the voice of a city? In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Marcum, CEO of ECPR Texas, whose 25-year journey in public relations mirrors Austin’s evolution from a quirky college town to a 21st-century boomtown. From organizing Lady Bird Johnson’s funeral coverage to playing a pivotal role in launching Aust…

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Be the Change: Building Legacy Through Music and Mission 57:47

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In this episode, Adam sits down with SaulPaul, Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and changemaker, to explore a life that’s combined resilience, vision and community impact. His story is as powerful as his performances on stage. From growing up in foster care and spending time incarcerated to graduating from the University of T…

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Where Camp Meets Calling: A Century of Impact in Austin 45:58

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Today’s guest is a powerhouse in the Austin nonprofit scene and someone whose personal story makes her leadership more powerful. Erica Blue is the CEO of Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC), a 100-year-old organization that provides free overnight camp experiences to Central Texas youth who wouldn't otherwise have access. Under …

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Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 33 (The Tree of Genesis) 1:10:30

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Welcome back to the 80s! Boomtowners know the names Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks. They also know each was/is a member of the group, Genesis. This mini-episode features songs not only by the band, but also their various solo, duo, and group ventures. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning…

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Improving the Vision of Austin’s Underserved Communities 48:11

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How does one person’s journey through vision loss transform into a mission to provide eye care for thousands? Today’s guest turned a life-changing diagnosis into a nonprofit organization that’s changing lives in underserved communities. Join us for a conversation with Chelsea Elliott, Founder and Executive Director of half Helen, who shares her ins…

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The Credit Union Helping Growth, Affordability, & Community in Austin 46:23

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In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the transformation of Austin's financial landscape with Kendall Garrison, the President and CEO of Amplify Credit Union. With over four decades of experience in the banking industry, Kendall brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on how financial services can be more accessible and commu…

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Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 32 (Neo Maxi Zoomdweebie - A Tribute to John Hughes) 1:29:02

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Welcome back to the 80s! John Hughes. Born February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan. Occupation: Writer, director, and producer of several films of the 1980s and 1990s. Heroes included Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Picasso. Was a fan of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings right winger Gordie Howe. Died August 6, 2009 in New York City (age 59). To honor John Hug…

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How Nonprofits & Social Infrastructure Support Austin’s Growth with Matt Glazer 1:07:34

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Today we’re excited to introduce you to a longtime friend, Matt Glazer. Matt and I first met about a decade ago while networking in the Austin community, and his career has been nothing short of fascinating. He’s the former Executive Director of Progress Texas, former Executive Director at the Austin Young Chamber, and served as Community Director …

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Episode 32: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 1 (A Taste of the 80s - Special Edition) 1:28:22

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Welcome back to the 80s! Five years ago, December 18, 2019, the first episode of Welcome to the Boomtown dropped. While we were happy with the final product, we also realize it could have been better. Much better. So, to celebrate our 5th Anniversary, here's Episode 1 - A Taste of the 80s, done in the style of our current episodes. This is what we …

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Leading Austin’s Next Generation with Alyssia Palacios-Woods 41:53

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In the latest episode of Austin Eras, we are thrilled to welcome Alyssia Palacios-Woods, Executive Director at the Austin-based nonprofit Capital IDEA. Alyssia has been on an inspirational path that other young professionals should take note of as she's worked her way up the ranks while being a skilled communicator, a f…

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The Transformation of Austin With Deep Nasta 1:07:58

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This show is all about the transformation we’ve seen in Austin over the years, and there are few people would could lend more insight on this city that Deep Nasta. He’s a local real estate investor and entrepreneur, who grew up in Austin and remembers the days when it was a sleepy little town. From his early days in Austin to his involvement in num…

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The Importance of Community Leadership in Austin With Jonny Rodgers 1:11:17

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Austin has always been blessed with great community leaders and they’re often the driving force behind this vibrant city. One of the people who have been integral in helping foster this leadership is Jonny Rodgers, a Partner Agent with DEN Property Group and Franchisee of Small Sliders. We’re excited to welcome Jonny to show to learn more about his…

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The Evolution of Austin’s Thriving Tech Hub with Thom Singer 1:08:20

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One of the main reasons people are drawn to Austin is the emergence of the technology sector and the evolution of this city as a tech hub. From its humble beginnings to becoming a major player on the global tech stage, Austin's journey is one of strategic growth, community involvement, and a little bit of serendipity. That’s why we’ve invited Thom …

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Episode 31: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 31 (Guitar Heroes of the 80s) 1:53:36

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Welcome back to the 80s! Eddie Van Halen once said, “A guitar is a very personal extension of the person playing it. You have to be emotionally and spiritually connected to your instrument.” Episode 31 features some guitar heroes of the 80s such as Slash, Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons and many others that exemplify Eddie’s statement through their memora…

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Introducing The Austin Eras Podcast 22:28

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Welcome to the first episode of the Austin Eras podcast powered by Collective Advisors. Adam Flagg hosts alongside producer and showrunner Mel Martin. Both are Austin residents who are tapped into the city. Today we want to introduce you to the new show with some background on who we are and why we love the Live Music Capital of the World. To help …

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Episode 30: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 30 (Science & Technology) 1:39:00

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Welcome back to the 80s! What was your favorite technology of the 80s? Did you play videogames on an Atari, Sega or Nintendo system? Did you watch movies on a VHS or Betamax? Were you making calls on a Motorola brick phone? Or, did you “Clap on, Clap off” with everyone’s favorite hand-free controller, The Clapper? Episode 30 features songs about th…

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Episode 29: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 29 (Banzai's Theatre Mixtape) 1:35:24

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Welcome back to the 80s! From August 1984 - April 1988, Benny Banzai was in charge of the Wayne State College Student Activities Board Film Program.. His many responsibilities included: booking, scheduling and logistics, marketing, projectionist, and selecting the pre-show music. Episode 29 is another one of his mixtapes featuring some of his favor…

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Episode 28: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 28 (Pre MTV) 1:31:12

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“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” Welcome back to the 80s. On August 1, 1981 viewers in New Jersey were the first to see the debut of a new music video channel, MTV. In the years that followed, MTV would become a cultural phenomenon, influencing TV, film, advertising and fashion. However, for Episode 28, we thought it would be uber-nostalgic t…

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Episode 27: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 27 (Side 2) 1:40:14

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Welcome back to the 80s! Remember the days before streaming, when listening to music meant you had to flip over an album or cassette? Yeah, sometimes it was a pain, and we're willing to bet some of you didn't bother doing so believing all the best songs were on Side 1. Episode 27 features great 80s songs that made Side 2 worth listening to. A shout…

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Episode 26: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 26 (Standing the Test of Time Volume 1) 1:32:27

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Welcome back to the 80s! Episode 26 features artists who got their start in the 1950s and 60s, and still managed to have hits in the 80s. Some acts, like The Rolling Stones, Scorpions, and Bruce Springsteen, will even be touring in 2024, proving that age really just is a number. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning …

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Episode 25: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 25 (Precious Metal) 1:26:18

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Welcome back to the 80s! If you did a Wikipedia search for “heavy metal music” you would see there are literally dozens of different metal subgenres and fusion genres, as well as regional and local scenes. Episode 25, Precious Metal, features some of the popular metal artists of the 80s from the US, Canada, and the UK. So, turn up the volume to 11,…

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Episode 24: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 24 (Driving at Night) 1:42:06

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Welcome back to the 80s! Do you remember riding around with friends at night or driving down a deserted highway or back road with the windows down, listening to your favorite music? So do we. Episode 24 features some of our go to songs for driving at night. Hopefully, this brings back some memories and you'll be inspired to go for a drive later, li…

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Episode 23: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 23 (Long Titleitis) 1:18:49

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Welcome back to the 80s! This introduction to Episode 23 will be short to provide a dramatic contrast to those 80s artists who clearly needed an editor when naming their songs. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (techni…

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Episode 22: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 22 (Teacher Teacher) 53:20

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Welcome back to the 80s and our first mini-episode! We came up this idea when we didn’t have enough songs to fill our usual 90-minute podcast theme. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, this episode features songs not only about teachers and education, but also high school proms and even some good ol’ fashioned high school rebellion. We …

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Episode 21: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 21 (BHS Class of 1983) 1:33:27

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Welcome back to the 80s! Forty years ago, Benny Banzai and his classmates graduated from Burwell Jr. Sr. High School in Burwell, NE. From May 1982-May 1983, his senior year was filled with great songs from REO Speedwagon, Hall & Oates, America, George Thorogood, the Billys (Squire & Idol) and many more. So to the graduates of the Class of 1983 ever…

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Episode 20: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 20 (Dr. Dave's Forgotten 80s: Volume II) 1:32:20

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Welcome back to the 80s! Episode 20, and the first of 2023, is Dr. Dave’s Forgotten 80s: Volume II, once again highlighting some of my favorite songs of the decade that were popular on the radio and MTV, but had the longevity of New Coke on store shelves. From Cheap Trick in 1980 to Enuff Z’ Nuff in 1989 I’m hoping you’ll remember most, if not all …

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Episode 19: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 19 (We Saw Them in Concert - The 80s) 1:16:52

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Welcome back to the 80s. The concert experience in the 80s was much different than it is today. You first had go to a record store (remember those?) and the cashier had a stack of embossed tickets held together with a rubber band. Most shows were also General Admission which meant you had to get to the venue hours before the doors opened to get goo…

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Episode 18: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 18 (You're Listening to KWSC-FM) 1:30:00

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Welcome back to the 80s! Benny Banzai here. In my opinion, the best time for college radio was in the 80s. From January 1984 to May 1988, I was on air at KWSC-FM at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. We were Pixies, The Ramones, The Replacements, The Smiths, Echo and the Bunnymen, R.E.M. and so many great bands that weren't getting much play on comm…

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Episode 17: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 17 (Twofers in 2022) 1:31:54

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Welcome back to the 80s! If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, you remember the School House Rock educational shorts that aired during ABC’s Saturday morning cartoons. Here’s some lyrics to the Multiplication Rock episode “Elementary, My Dear” that reveals the theme of Episode 17: Two times one is two, of course And it must occur to you You get an eve…

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Episode 16: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 16 (Cold War Kids) 1:30:04

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Welcome back to the 80s! You can’t talk about the 80s without discussing the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union. There was real fear that tensions between these two superpowers would lead to nuclear war. Episode 16 “Cold War Kids” features such artists as U2, Sting, Prince, and Men at Work who wrote songs that reflected these anxieties. A sho…

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Episode 15: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 15 (Banzai's Mixtape) 1:01:58

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Welcome back to the 80s! Mixtape (noun): a compilation of songs from different artists recorded onto a cassette tape or a CD by an individual. Episode 15 features some of Benny Banzai's favorite 80s songs of all time. These are the songs he can listen to over and over again and still be excited like he was hearing them for the first time. Featuring…

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Episode 14: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 14 (Dr. Dave's Love Songs Volume 1) 1:37:34

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Welcome back to the 80s! In honor of Valentine’s Day this month I’ve selected some of my favorite Love Songs of the decade. Be sure to have some tissues handy. This episode is sure to bring a tear to your eye. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: …

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Episode 13: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 13 (I Come From a Land Down Under) 1:25:50

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G'Day and welcome back to the 80s! This special Boomtown episode celebrates our listeners in Australia who have been with us from the very beginning. You've heard of Aussie artists like AC/DC, INXS, and Rick Springfield, but there are many other musicians Down Under you may not be familiar with who made some fantastic 80s music. A shout out to all …

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Episode 12: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 12 (From the Request Line) 1:20:50

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Welcome back to the 80s. We love our listeners! When we started this podcast two years ago, we didn’t know what to expect. We were just hoping there were at least a few 80s music fans who would find our page and give us a chance. Since then we’ve discovered there are Welcome to the Boomtown fans in all 50 states (and Washington DC) and at least 52 …

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Episode 11: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 11 (Talk About Pop Music) 1:28:03

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Welcome back to the 80s! According to British music producer, musician and songwriter Paul Epworth, “Pop music has greater power to change people and to affect people because it's a universal language. You don't have to understand music to understand the power of a pop song.” We couldn’t agree more. In Episode 11 we celebrate the power of 80s pop w…

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Episode 10: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 10 (I Want My MTV) 1:34:36

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Welcome back to the 80s! Where were you at 12:01 am on August 1, 1981? If you weren’t living in New Jersey you missed seeing The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the first music video to launch the new cable channel, MTV. Over the next several years MTV would come to influence not only music, but also fashion, television, film, and advertisi…

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Episode 9: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 9 (Make It Big: 80s Megastars) 1:30:04

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Welcome back to the 80s! Merriam-Webster defines mega as: vast; of the highest level or rank, excellence or importance; greatly surpassing others of its kind. When applied to 80s music, the word mega defines a variety of singers and groups. Episode 9 features artists who dominated the decade such as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, and, of c…

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Episode 8: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 8 (The Ladies of the 80s) 1:21:16

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Welcome back to the 80s! Stevie Nicks once said, “Don’t be a lady. Be a legend.” Certainly the 80s had their fair share both, with women topping the Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, and Dance charts. This episode features songs from not only Stevie, but Olivia, Dolly, Sheena, Pat, Janet, Whitney, The Divine Miss M, and many others. A shout out to those of …

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Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 7 (Dr. Dave's Forgotten 80s Volume 1) 1:32:13

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Welcome back to the 80s! In case you were curious, Dr. Dave isn’t just a catchy 80s radio DJ name, he actually IS a university professor. Anyway, years ago he hosted an 80s music internet radio show at his school titled the “Forgotten 80s.” He’s revived that theme for this episode, selecting some of his favorite 80s songs from not only one hit wond…

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Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 6 (A Very 80s Christmas) 1:11:36

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Welcome back to the 80s! We close 2020, and celebrate our first year of podcasts, with a Christmas-ish episode. We’ll play your favorite 80s music, but sprinkle in a few Christmas songs to help get you in the mood for the holiday season. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As alway…

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Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 5 (For Those About To Rock...) 1:22:22

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Welcome back to the 80s! It's time to turn the volume up to 11 and ROCK! Let's get back to basics with some killer guitar riffs, pulsating bass lines and thumping drums (OK, and maybe the occasional keyboard). Whether you're a black shirt, blue jeans wearing headbanger, shed a tear during power ballads or just like throwing up the Sign of the Horns…

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Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 4 (Live Aid - London) 1:32:22

5y ago1:32:22

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Welcome back to the 80s! Or, more specifically, July 13, 1985. We're excited to bring you our 35th Anniversary tribute to one of the greatest music events of all time, Live Aid, the benefit concerts for African famine relief held at London's Wembley Stadium, and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. In this episode we will be spotlighting the London show. W…

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Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 3 (Totally Different Head. Totally.) 1:18:04

5y ago1:18:04

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Welcome back to the 80s! Episode 3 is here and it's our first themed episode. From the US, Europe, and Australia, this time we're featuring those great new wave tracks of the 80s. Thanks to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. And thanks again to the people who help up put this together: Alan (for…