Dust off your boombox (or simply your radio) and prepare to revisit the era of big hair, dramatic melodies, and iconic ballads. This week The Viking Diaries Outloud will feature a selection of ’80s power ballads, showcasing some of the music and artists that defined that decade. Join me for the plus side of 90s…
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A Look Back at 90s Music Award Shows: Hosts, Winners, Fashion, and Drama
We are now in the middle of Music Awards Season! With the Grammys last month, the iHeartRadio Music Awards just yesterday (March 17, 2025), and the highly anticipated return of the American Music Awards in May, it’s the perfect time to take a nostalgic look back at award shows of the 90s. The 90s were…
RichJams Live ☘️ Sat., 3/15/25 at 2PM ET
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with RichJams Live! 🍀 This Saturday at 2 PM ET, RichJams Live is going full green for a St. Patrick’s Day Special! We’re diving into Irish music, history, myths, and legends, all while bringing you an incredible lineup of 90s Irish artists and Celtic sounds. From rock anthems to traditional folk…
TVDO goes Irish! Fri. 3/14/25 at 5PM ET
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and for those who celebrate it, that means shamrocks, parades, and maybe a pint or two of Guinness. But before you head out to paint the town green, why not set the mood with some seriously good Irish tunes? This upcoming episode of The Viking Diaries Outloud…
RichJams Live! Sat., 3/8/25 at 2PM ET
🐱 The Purrfect Mix: RichJams Live Cat Takeover – A 90s Music Celebration Inspired by Feline Energy! 🎶 If you love 90s music and cats, then The Purrfect Mix: RichJams Live Cat Takeover is the show you didn’t know you needed! This special broadcast is all about feline-inspired music, featuring songs that capture the smooth,…
This Month in 1991
March 1991 was a dynamic month in music and pop culture, with major album releases, chart-topping hits, and unforgettable moments shaping the entertainment world. From the continued rise of grunge to the dominance of pop and R&B on the charts, let’s take a trip back to what was making waves this month in 1991. Billboard…
TVDO: Black excellence & artistry! Fri. 3/7/25 at 5PM ET
This week, The Viking Diaries Outloud is celebrating an extraordinary lineup of black artists who have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Should this show have aired during Black History Month? Absolutely. Was I organised enough to *make* that happen? Clearly NOT. But Black History Month is way too short anyway … especially when it comes to music! So this week’s playlist features legendary talents like Roberta Flack, Jay-Z…
TVDO: Harmony, history and hits! Fri., 2/28/25 at 5PM ET
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through an eclectic mix of musical genres on this week’s episode of The Viking Diaries Outloud. I’ve pulled together a lineup that’s as diverse as it is harmonious, celebrating both nostalgia and modern vibes across the musical spectrum. Whether you’re in a mellow mood, ready to dance, or craving…
TVDO: Motown, mellow grooves & more! Fri., 2/21/25 at 5PM ET
The latest episode of The Viking Diaries Outloud dives into the sounds of yesteryear … primarily the 70s, 80s and a bit of the 90s … to feature tracks that not only defined decades but also shaped the careers of some legendary artists. We’ll hear a classic groove from Marvin Gaye, what is possibly my…
Live vs. Prerecorded Radio Shows: How About Both?
Radio has been a staple of entertainment and information for over a century, evolving from the crackling AM broadcasts of the early 20th century to today’s digital streams. One of the biggest choices radio stations and hosts must make is whether to air their shows live or prerecord them. Both formats have their strengths and…