Power Pop Overdose

Power Pop Overdose on Mad Wasp Radio 254 07/18/2026

Episode Summary

This week we're serving up another hour of the very best in power pop—past, present, and future! Brand-new music from Mauro and the Mob, Songs From The Film, The Mothmen, Laurice, The Boolavards, and PPO favorites Radio Days. We also dig deep into the PPO Archives for some golden age goodies from he Speedies, The Boyfriends, Fay Ray, Approved Men, The Heartbeats, The Limit, Little Murders, and Pointed Sticks. If that aint enough we have a bunch of modern classics including tracks from Watts, The Hi-Risers, The Young Sinclairs, The Insomniacs and Swedish rockers The Hellacopters. Closing out the show, we take one more dip into the PPO Archives for one from The Pride of Idaho, Pete Holly and The Looks.

Episode Notes

Mauro and the Mob - What Have I Got To Lose

Songs From The Film - She Don't Mind

The Mothmen - New Love

Laurice - Not Responsible For Loss Or Damage

The Boolevards - You're Getting To Me

Radio Days - I've Got A Song

The Speedies - Let Me Take Your Photo (1979)

The Boyfriends - Boyfriend

Fay Ray - Family Affairs

Approved Men - Quite Like You

The Heartbeats - Go

The Limit - Modern Girl

Little Murders -Take Me I'm Yours

Pointed Sticks - Out of Luck.

Watts - On The Dial

The Hi-Risers - ATM Inside

The Young Sinclairs - Hurt My Pride

The Insomniacs - Good For Nothing

The Hellacopters - Nothing Terribly New

Pete Holly And The Looks - Baby Please Believe Me