NOT the 80's

Colin Sjostedt

NOT the 80’s with Colin Sjostedt (aka DJ Coleo) Take a trip back to the decade that defined underground music. Colin, a veteran college radio DJ from the actual eighties, brings firsthand stories, sharp insight, and deep respect for the sounds that shaped a generation. You won’t hear the overplayed hits. Expect deep cuts, b-sides, live rarities, and lost gems from New Wave, punk, indie, post-punk, pop, and more—plus stories behind the tracks and memories from the scene itself. Saturdays, 8 PM – 10 PM Broadcast on Pirate Cat Radio — KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos, KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz, and KVBE 91.1 FM Portland. Stream live at kpcr.org.

  1. NOT the 80s - Episode 17

    6 DAYS AGO

    NOT the 80s - Episode 17

    This week DJ Coleo plays songs from the debut albums of Wang Chung, The Go Gos and Kajagoogoo. He tells the cheeky story of getting blasted in a bar in Santa Cruz and chatting up the girlfriend of The Call's guitar player.

    2 hr
  2. NOT the 80s - Radio Radio

    31 JAN

    NOT the 80s - Radio Radio

    DJ Coleo talks about his love of radio and his privilege to have a show at Pirate Cat. This episode brings attention to the station's fundraising drive. All songs are about the radio with great tracks by: REM, Donna Summer, Stray Cats, B-52's, Clash, They Might Be Giants and a great live song by Jack Black and Dave Grohl

    2 hr
  3. NOT the 80s - Episode 15

    23 JAN

    NOT the 80s - Episode 15

    This week DJ Coleo plays tracks by Joan Jett, Bauhaus, Tom Tom Club, Rick James and many more. Hear him tell the story of the time he ordered an album through the mail! Also, hear a version of Duran Duran before Simon Le Bon joined the band.

    2 hr
  4. NOT the 80s - Episode 14

    16 JAN

    NOT the 80s - Episode 14

    This week DJ Coleo takes a plunge into the Goth waters with tracks from Section 25, Dead Can Dance, and Xmal Deutschland. Also, he gives Dr. Who fans a treat and talks about a certain superstar that he shares a birthday with.

    2 hr
  5. NOT the 80s - Episode 13

    10 JAN

    NOT the 80s - Episode 13

    Prick up your ears as DJ Coleo tells you what's up with Martha's Muffins, Alice Cooper goes New Wave (?), Faith No More before Mike Patton, Talking Heads '77, punk Police, Holy Moses, and a few nuggets for Star Trek fans.

    2 hr
  6. NOT the 80s - Episode 12

    3 JAN

    NOT the 80s - Episode 12

    On this show DJ Coleo plays early tracks by U2, The Pretenders, Berlin and many more including a surprise hit tune from The Jacksons?!

    2 hr
  7. NOT the 80s - Episode 11

    26/12/2025

    NOT the 80s - Episode 11

    This week DJ Coleo plays some great NON hits by: Alphaville, Wire, Hunters & Collectors, Toni Basil, Icicle Works and many more.

    2 hr
  8. NOT the 80s Holiday Pledge Drive

    20/12/2025

    NOT the 80s Holiday Pledge Drive

    Join DJ Coleo as he tells you all about the annual KPCR pledge drive and how you can help. You'll also here great alternative holiday songs by: James Brown, Afroman, Richard Cheese, Ronnie James Dio, Spinal Tap, the Vandals and many more!

    2 hr
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NOT the 80’s with Colin Sjostedt (aka DJ Coleo) Take a trip back to the decade that defined underground music. Colin, a veteran college radio DJ from the actual eighties, brings firsthand stories, sharp insight, and deep respect for the sounds that shaped a generation. You won’t hear the overplayed hits. Expect deep cuts, b-sides, live rarities, and lost gems from New Wave, punk, indie, post-punk, pop, and more—plus stories behind the tracks and memories from the scene itself. Saturdays, 8 PM – 10 PM Broadcast on Pirate Cat Radio — KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos, KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz, and KVBE 91.1 FM Portland. Stream live at kpcr.org.

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  • Creator
    Colin Sjostedt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 - Pirate Cat Radio, KPCR 92.9FM
  • Show Website
    NOT the 80's