Episodes

  • What Difference Does It Make Best Of 2024

    What Difference Does It Make Best Of 2024
    Dec 6 2024
    It's been quite a year here at What Difference Does It Make. I mean, just look at the cover photo of us at an intimate rehearsal with Neil Finn from Crowded House, and you know we had a memorable year. While we didn't have Neil on the podcast, we did manage to get some of our other favorite musicians and music nerds to talk about 80s music and more. We've condensed some of our favorite clips from 2024 for a greatest hits episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • We Found Love With Annie Zaleski

    We Found Love With Annie Zaleski
    Nov 29 2024
    We here at What Difference Does It Make love love, and so does Annie Zaleski. So much so, that she wrote a book about some of her favorite love songs, entitled We Found Love, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Romantic Hits. Annie joins the podcast to talk about her favorite songs, from Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra, to Adele and Usher. Simply put, if you love love, you will love this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Thanksgiving Music Favorites

    Thanksgiving Music Favorites
    Nov 22 2024
    We talk turkey....and pie...and candy and occasionally about songs that make us think about Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving episode from 2018 reminds us of how fortunate we are to have food, friends and music in our lives. We talk about Golden Girls, hippies throwing away trash and learn about the word "mondegreen". We are also very thankful to you for listening. Be thankful for three FREE months of Amazon Music courtesy of your 80s music aficionados at What Difference Does It Make. We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • The World According To Allee Willis

    The World According To Allee Willis
    Nov 15 2024
    If you know the Earth, Wind & Fire songs September and Boogie Wonderland, The Pointer Sisters Neutron Dance or I'll Be There For You, aka the opening theme from Friends, then you're familiar with some of the songwriting work of Allee Willis. But that's only half the story. Director Alexis Spraic and Producer Prudence Fenton join the What Difference Does It Make Podcast to tell us about The World According To Allee Willis, a documentary about the multi-layered life of a multi-layered personality. It's a fascinating documentary about a fascinating individual that personally documented most every moment of her life since 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Mindy Smith Needs A Quiet Town

    Mindy Smith Needs A Quiet Town
    Nov 8 2024
    Mindy Smith made quite an impression on Dolly Parton with her take on Dolly's iconic song, "Jolene". She followed that up with her beautiful debut album, One Moment More. Now twenty years into her career, she releases another gorgeous album entitled "Quiet Town". Mindy joins us in the virtual studio to talk about her inspirations and ideas behind the music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Robert Hilburn Has Some Words In Defense Of Randy Newman

    Robert Hilburn Has Some Words In Defense Of Randy Newman
    Nov 1 2024
    Robert Hilburn, former LA Times Music Editor/Critic, has become one of the preeminent music biographers for the singer-songwriter. Known for his deep dives into the lives of legendary artists, Robert has penned insightful biographies on Johnny Cash and Paul Simon. Now, he joins us to discuss his latest work, A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country: The Biography Of Randy Newman. We’ll explore Newman’s unique songwriting craft, as Robert shares some of his own unique stories along the way. Robert has been a favorite of ours since we first became music fans, so it’s a true honor to have him on the show. Let’s dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Halloween Remastered 80s style

    Halloween Remastered 80s style
    Oct 25 2024
    It's not a repeat if you haven't heard it before, so this is the perfect time to revisit Dave's favorite holiday and the one Holly tolerates because candy is involved. We talk about our favorite Halloween songs and movies that Holly has yet to see…Dave is still waiting to discuss Ed Wood with her. Plus, Holly thinks Echo & The Bunnymen's "Killing Moon" is a love song until she learns the terrifying truth. It's a dead man's party, so who can ask for more! We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Iain Matthews Tells Us How Much Is Enough

    Iain Matthews Tells Us How Much Is Enough
    Oct 18 2024
    Iain Matthews’ 53rd-ish solo album is entitled "How Much Is Enough". He joins the podcast and we learn all about the start of his career, from selling shoes on Carnaby Street in mid-60s Swingin' London, to where he is today. It's a good insight into Iain's mindset about where he sees himself as a working musician/songwriter after nearly 60 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins