Power Pop Overdose

Power Pop Overdose on Mad Wasp Radio 228 01/24/2026

Episode Summary

This week we’re loading things up with a whole lot of great music. We’ve got new tracks from Joe Giddings, Boy Wonders, Robertson, The Spackles, Richard Turgeon, and The Junior League. We’ll also dig deep into the PPO Archives for some forgotten favorites and under-heard gems from power pop’s golden era, including U.S. Secret Service, Gary Willard & The Characters — also known as Nasty Habits — along with The Scruffs, The Stripes, Wowii, The Spongetones, Ray Paul, and Power Pop Overdose favorites The Heats. On top of that, we’ve got some brand-new covers of classic tracks from Kurt Baker, The Omelettes, and Duck & Cover. And if that’s not enough, we’ll also spin a track from Brian D'Addario’s 2025 solo album. So much great music and so little time — tune in

Episode Notes

Joe Giddings - Love Is Real

Boy Wonders - We Could Be Yours

Kevin Robertson - Birdy In The Window

The Spackles - Second Time Around

Richard Turgeon - Control Freak

The Junior League - A Matter Of Time

U.S. Secret Service - She's Dangerous

Gary Willard & The Characters (aka Nasty Habits) - Television World

The Scruffs - Break The Ice

The Stripes - Ecstasy

Wowii - Forever

The Spongetones - She Goes Out With Everybody

Ray Paul - How Do You Know

The Heats - Call Yourself a Man

Kurt Baker - My Brave Face

The Omelettes - Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks Cover

Duck & Cover - What Is Life

Brian D'Addario - Till the Morning