Power Pop Overdose

Power Pop Overdose on Mad Wasp Radio 196 06/14/2025

Episode Summary

This week on Power Pop Overdose, we’re spinning fresh new music from The Minus 5, Little Roger, Barry Walsh, The Chelsea Curve, The Krayolas, Brad Marino, The Peppermint Kicks, Loose Lips, Daniel Romano, and Vanilla. We’ll also be digging deep into the PPO Archives for some unheard—or at least under-heard—power pop gems from True Hearts, Tom Robinson Band, Ian McLagan, Neon Hearts, Buster, The Knack, The Records, and Strangeways. That’s a lot of hooks and harmonies crammed into just 60 minutes—so don’t miss it, tune in!

Episode Notes

The Minus 5 - Words & Birds

Little Roger - The Girl Next Door to The Girl Next Door

Barry Walsh - Suddenly June Barry J Walsh tagged

The Chelsea Curve - How Can I (Resist You)

Jamie Turner - Pure Imagination

The Krayolas - Surf's Down

Neon Hearts - Popular Music

Tom Robinson Band- 2-4-6-8 Motorway

Ian McLagan - Little Troublemaker

True Hearts -Trust Me Candy

Buster - Beautiful Child (bonus track)

The Knack - It's You

The Records - Imitation Jewellery

Strangeways - Show Her You Care

Brad Marino - Reason or Rhyme (Single)

The Peppermint Kicks - Radio Wam Bam Boom

Loose Lips - Don't Mess Me 'Round

Daniel Romano - Even If It's Obscure

Vanilla - The Besetting Sin