Mike is the founder of ⁠Joey's Song⁠. Mike's son, Joey, lived with Dravet Syndrome - a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy that affects children in the most profound ways. Mike started this foundation and now produces an associated music festival called Freezing Man. Every January, in Madison, Wisconsin, artists like Curt Smith from Tears for Fears and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's unite and perform shows to help support this extremely worthy cause.

As an ’80s music podcast, it’s no secret that we’ve always had a little extra love for Olivia Newton-John. Now author Matthew Hild takes that appreciation even deeper with his new book, A Little More Love: The Love and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John, a thoughtful and comprehensive look at one of pop culture’s most beloved stars.

A Grammy winner for his work on Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, Robert joins us in studio on the What Difference Does It Make Podcast to share the stories behind one of the most creative partnerships in music history.

Annie’s latest book, Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs, explores Stevie’s remarkable journey through the music that defined her life and career, along with the artists and songs that inspired her along the way. In this episode, Annie shares stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the career of the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon, discussing the songwriting, mystique, heartbreak, and performances that make Stevie Nicks a legend.