Episode 39: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 39 (Dr. Dave's Paper Route)

Episode 39: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 39 (Dr. Dave's Paper Route)

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March 2, 2026 · 1h 18m · Episode 39

About this episode

Dr. Dave reminisces about his newspaper delivery days in the 80s, featuring music from that era.

Welcome back to the 80s! From 1981-1985 Dr. Dave delivered newspapers for The Mining Journal, the primary newspaper of Marquette, Michigan and the state’s Upper Peninsula. Monday through Saturday he braved the elements, especially the famous snow of the U.P., to deliver papers around his neighborhood. Earning about $10 a week (about $32 in 2026 adjusted for inflation), he eventually saved enough to purchase a portable cassette player. Episode 39 features many of the 80s artists who kept Dr. Dave company along his paper route. 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, Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Mastodon, Threads, and X. Songs chosen by Dr. Dave. Group or artist - song title (album and release date) 1. Yes – Cinema (90125…

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Host: Dr. Dave

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Organizations: The Mining Journal

Books & works: 90125, Synchronicity, The Power Station, Let's Dance, The Swing, Go West

Places: Marquette, Michigan, Upper Peninsula

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