Episode 2 of Season 2, released March 8, 2022, is built around a moment that clearly lit these guys up: the New Kids on the Block’s Bring Back the Time video, a full-on 80s and 90s love letter that the guys loved so much they borrowed its title for this episode. It kicks off a genuinely nostalgic, personal hour.
That is because Bobby has real history with the New Kids, from hosting them on the show to backstage cruises. Add a check-in on how the 80s are suddenly everywhere again, and it is a warm reminder of why this decade keeps coming back around.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- The New Kids on the Block Bring Back the Time video, its all-star collaborators, and the Michael Jackson Bad reference hidden inside it. [00:33]
- Why Rick Astley is a genuinely great singer, plus a fun fact about how he first got funded. [02:30]
- Bobby hosting Dance Party USA when the New Kids debuted around 1989, back when they were humble and just coming up. [05:04]
- The Nassau Coliseum contest, the limo ride, and a Philadelphia river cruise with the group and their bodyguard. [06:35]
- How, in 2022, 80s music is suddenly playing in every store, from Hall and Oates to Tears for Fears. [09:35]
- The long-awaited update on the Weekend with Bob Collector’s Edition DVD and its bonus features. [12:31]
The whole episode runs on the feeling that video gave them, and Jason nails it in one line:
“I felt like I was, you know, 18 years old again.”
Jason, [01:30]
And Bobby, ever the former host, has a great running joke about his brush with New Kids stardom:
“He was like, dude, I want to do a record with you. And I’m still kind of waiting for that 35 years later.”
Bobby, on Donnie Wahlberg, [09:07]
Coming right off the Season 2 premiere, it is the show settling comfortably back into its groove.
Original 2016 show notes
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And finally after waiting a few months… We have news about those missing bonus features on the Weekend With Bob DVD!
MVD Entertainment Group has resolved the situation and all the bonus features are on the new collector version DVD listing on Amazon! Be sure if you decide to purchase to buy the Collector’s version not the original version.
Now for those of you have already purchased the older version, you can get the updated DVD disc with all the bonus features included free of charge.
Just send an email with proof of purchase to:
customerservice@musicvideodist
Be sure to include your name and address.
They will ship a replacement DVD out to you.
Again We’re sorry this happened and want to thank you for all for the continued support 
We have lots of cool things coming in 2022 so stay tuned!
Bobby and Jason
FAQ
What is Episode 2 of Season 2 about?
Bobby and Jason react to the New Kids on the Block’s Bring Back the Time video, share Bobby’s history hosting the group on the show, and talk about the 80s revival happening everywhere in 2022.
When did it air?
It was released March 8, 2022.
Did Bobby really know the New Kids on the Block?
Yes. Bobby hosted them on Dance Party USA around 1989 and spent time with them at concerts and events, including a Philadelphia river cruise.
Where can I listen?
Play it right here on the episode page, or find Bobby and Jason’s Awesome 80s Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.
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