Throwback Thursday: The Dirt

Originally aired: April 12, 2019
Guest: Lizzie Newton (from Liz Laugh Cry)


This week on Return to the ’80s, we’re throwing it back to one of
our most fun and unfiltered episodes — the wild ride that is
Netflix’s The Dirt, the biopic based on the notorious rise (and
mayhem) of Mötley Crüe.


This episode marks the very first appearance of
Lizzie Newton, and as listeners know, every episode she’s
been on since has become one of our most downloaded. We
recorded this one together, in person, and the
chemistry is off the charts.


In this episode, we dive into:




Lizzie’s newfound obsession with Mötley Crüe (and her journey
from Taylor Swift to Tommy Lee)




Paul’s deep ‘80s rock roots and cassette tape dilemmas




The Dirt vs. Bohemian Rhapsody — which rocked harder?




The chaos of Crüe: hotel room trashing, drinking contests
with Ozzy, and emotional breakdowns mid-tour




Behind-the-scenes band drama and the tragic stories that
shaped their journey




The 1980s glam metal era, grunge takeovers, and what happened
when the hair spray ran dry




That infamous Ozzy Osbourne ant-snorting
moment (RIP, Prince of Darkness ️)




Why Lizzie would rather drink Tommy Lee’s pee than snort ants
(yes, really)




Our love for other rock legends like Def Leppard, Queen, and
Heart




And possibly the only moment in podcast history where
Freddie Mercury is compared to Justin Timberlake




️Plus:




A nostalgic side rant on Britney Spears, Good Charlotte, and
how elder millennials like Lizzie view the ‘80s




Why Madonna is still queen




And how glam rockers somehow still have the energy to tour at
70 (spoiler: oxygen chambers)




This episode is pure ‘80s-meets-Millennial mayhem — and we
wouldn’t have it any other way.



Follow Lizzie on Instagram: @LizzieDNewton


 
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