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In this episode, Kirk and Paul scratch the surface of the history of gangsta rap from 1988 to 1995.

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul talk about watching the 1985 cult classic teen movie "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Later, a music trivia quiz is played.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch DRTV ads from the '90s selling music compilation albums. All of them are a little weird, but some are weirder than others. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Z3TiBIZJA Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Albums: "Freedom Rock," "Pure Moods," "Modern Rock," "Pure Funk," "Monster Ballads," "Body and Soul," "Ultimate Love Song Collection," '"Goin' South," "Disco Fever," "Living in the 90s." Original Music: Bagweed (bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul give propers to some more of the forgotten also-rans of doo-wop. Then they play a game that's a quiz of all questions about music trivia. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul examine other songs by some of music's most iconic so-called one-hit wonders. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdvZCGnao-FU Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: The Knack, Lisa Stansfield, Kim Carnes, Semisonic, Ready for the World, Marcy Playground, Jesus Jones, CeCe Peniston, Gerardo, Harvey Danger Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk challenges Paul to a laser round, then Kirk and Paul challenge each other to a music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul take a time machine back to the year 1989. Kirk’s picks are all hip-hop and R&B while Paul’s are all pop rock. Can you possibly contain your shock and surprise? Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGvpvlnqNMI Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: Elvis Costello, Nice & Smooth, Squeeze, Vanessa Williams, The Smithereens, D Mob Introducing Cathy Dennis, Wendy & Lisa, XTC, Eddie Murphy, Paul McCartney Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul talk about the latest Prince album; Paul closes out his series on “The Forgotten Also-Rans of Doo-Wop,” and there’s a music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul take a look at and a listen to the music of legendary music producer and Grammy Award hog Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Hey, man, quit hogging all the Grammys. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZl4Wh-Wz7wU Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: The Whispers, The Mac Band Featuring the McCampbell Brothers, Paul Abdul, After 7, TLC, Bell Biv DeVoe, Madonna, Brandy, Eric Clapton, Babyface Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk asks Paul about Weezer, and Paul basically recites the "SNL" sketch; Paul remembers forgotten doo-wop group the Old Teenagers; and there's a music/Beatles trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul explore the music of Paul McCartney after the breakup of the Beatles, including a handful of Wings favorites from the 1970s, some choice cuts from the ‘80s, and a couple of offerings from more recent years. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDHp0IcjcnIM Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: Wings, Paul McCartney Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul discuss doo-wop non-legends the Old Teenager, then Kirk attempts to stop Paul from winning candy in the music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul present another freewheeling, themeless conversation about a grab bag’s worth of special music videos, song parodies, TV ads, public service announcements and more (not much more, just modestly more). Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdL0KjxqnwBA Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: The B-52s; Ta Mara and the Seen; AC/DC; Sekou; Culture Club; Regina Richards; “Weird Al” Yankovic; Norman Sann; Peggy Lee; Sherrick. Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, the Waterboiz are back to review a new flavor of New England seltzer; Kirk and Paul finally reckon with the 1984 film “Streets of Fire”; Paul challenges Kirk to a new laser round; and there’s a music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch and talk about music videos directed by Propaganda Films co-founder Nigel Dick. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTgCMO1jPNg Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: Jona Lewie, Kool & the Gang, Tears for Fears, Makin’ Time, Shannon, Level 42, The Turtles, Black Sabbath, The Smithereens, Alice in Chains Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)