663: Violent Femme's Debut Album Turns 40

It can't possibly be 40 years since the debut album of the Violent Femmes? Can it? Chuck and Steve share their stories about the album and argue whether it's the best debut album of the '80s. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.