Inside 90s MTV: VJ Life, Grunge, & Goo Goo Dolls
Summary
The host shares a story about the Goo Goo Dolls writing a song about him and discusses interviews with Ian MacKaye, Steve Albini, and Matt Pinfield for his book. He recounts a chaotic moment at the 1994 Video Music Awards where he licked a microphone in front of Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The episode also covers the rise of MTV in the 90s, the impact of the internet on linear cable, and the origins of the "I Want My MTV" campaign.
Topics discussed
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The Goo Dolls song 'Boy Named Goo' backstory
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Memorable 90s concerts: Blind Melon and Living Color
Early MTV VJ days and lobbying for videos
Interviewing Ian MacKaye and Fugazi's label story
Final interview with Steve Albini
Interviews with Fred Armisen, Moby, and Matt Sweeney
Matt Pinfield's health scare and recovery
New book: 'Talk to Me' conversations with Ace Freley
Favorite bands and shows from the 90s
Hiring Andy Schenck and the rise of KROQ
Transition from radio to TV and Alternative Nation
The 1994 VMAs incident with Rudy Giuliani
MTV's 90s heyday and the rise of animation
The impact of the internet on linear cable networks
Origin of the 'I Want My MTV' campaign
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