Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 32 (Neo Maxi Zoomdweebie - A Tribute to John Hughes)

Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 32 (Neo Maxi Zoomdweebie - A Tribute to John Hughes)

From Welcome to the Boomtown by Welcome to the Boomtown

February 17, 2025 · 1h 29m · Episode 33

About this episode

This episode pays tribute to John Hughes and the music featured in his films, coinciding with what would have been his 75th birthday.

Welcome back to the 80s! John Hughes. Born February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan. Occupation: Writer, director, and producer of several films of the 1980s and 1990s. Heroes included Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Picasso. Was a fan of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings right winger Gordie Howe. Died August 6, 2009 in New York City (age 59). To honor John Hughes on what would have been his 75th birthday this month, Episode 32 highlights some of the music heard in his films. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast. Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, Tribel, Hive, Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky. Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - If You Leave (Pretty in Pink…

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Books & works: Pretty in Pink, National Lampoon's Class Reunion, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Gift

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