Friday Night Karaoke – Details, episodes & analysis

It's Episode 66 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKIconic.

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin:

• Paul Bright & Heather Gurnari kick things off with a powerhouse duet of "Suddenly Seymour" from Little Shop of Horrors. It’s the perfect mix of fun and drama!
• Eric Dubrofsky slows things down with a soulful rendition of "If I Could Change The World" from Phenomenon. Get ready to feel all the emotions!
• Bonnie Richelle takes us back to the dance floor with her cover of "Be My Baby" from Dirty Dancing. You won’t want to stay seated for this one!
• Chris Gonzales brings classic romance with "I Just Called To Say I Love You" from Woman in Red. It’s sweet, smooth, and oh-so-timeless.
• Mimi Walt lights up the mic with "I Love You Baby" from 10 Things I Hate About You. It’s playful, it’s fun, and it’ll have you singing along in no time.
• Rick Mendoza rocks out with "Fox on the Run" from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. Get ready for some serious space vibes and classic rock energy!
• Marc Cross rounds out the episode with a high-octane performance of "East Bound & Down" from Smokey and the Bandit. It’s a fast-paced, foot-tapping good time!

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It's Episode 65 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKPrev10

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin:

• Heather Gurnari kicks things off with a fun and catchy rendition of "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor. Get ready to groove to this modern classic with a retro vibe!
• Paul Bright slows it down with a smooth and soulful cover of "Slow Hands" by Niall Horan. This performance is all about the feels!
• Jennifer Adams channels her inner pop star with an electrifying cover of "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga. Get ready for some serious star power!
• Kerri Macfarlane brings the party with a high-energy performance of "Shut Up" by Black Eyed Peas. This one’s sure to get you moving!
• Joel Davis tugs at the heartstrings with a heartfelt rendition of "Tangled Up in You" by Staind. Prepare for an emotional journey!
• Mike Wiston rocks out with "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, delivering a performance that’s as iconic as the song itself!
• Bonnie Richelle wraps up the episode with a fun and funky cover of "Forget You" by CeeLo Green. You won’t be able to get this one out of your head!

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to rock because we are here at the FNK Mic Drop Competition FINALS! This is the moment we've all been waiting for, where the best of the best battle it out for karaoke supremacy. And guess what? We have some incredible judges in the house. We've got Jaret Reddick from the legendary Bowling for Soup, Marty Ray from the Marty Ray Project, and the fabulous Amber Smith from iHeartMedia. These rockstars are here to determine who will take home the top prizes.

But before we dive into the competition, let's talk about our amazing sponsor, Shure microphones. They have provided the top 2 contestants with the incredible Shure MV7 Microphone, a true game-changer in the world of karaoke. And that's not all, folks! The first and second place winners will also receive a Bowling for Soup LP signed by the entire band. Talk about a rockin' prize!

Now, let's get down to business. We have seven talented finalists who have made it through a rigorous selection process. These singers have poured their hearts and souls into their performances, and it's time to see who will come out on top. Each contestant was judged on their vocal performance, stage presence, and connection to the song. The judges will held up scores ranging from five to ten, and the singer with the most points at the end was be crowned the winner.

But wait, there's more! The judges share some amazing stories and insights from their experience in professional music. This is going to be epic, my friends. So buckle up, grab your air guitars, and get ready to rock out with the best of the best. It's time to witness the power of karaoke and see who will be crowned the ultimate champion of the FNK Mic Drop Competition FINALS. Let the music play and let the rock gods guide us on this incredible journey. Are you ready to rock? Let's do this!

Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:

• Jennifer Adams with Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves
• James R Issac with The Longest Time by Billy Joel
• Khara Gregory with Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
• Stephen Strong with Lose Control by Teddy Swims
• Mimi Walt with Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks
• Dale Thomas Byrd with Sand In My Boots by Morgan Wallen
• Dianne Knight with Torn by Natalie Imbruglia

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It's Episode 55 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKAnimated!

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:

• Jeff Matusicky with You Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story
• Dianne Knight with Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid
• Mimi Walt with Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas
• Marcos Muñoz and Tyler Turcotte with The Flintstones from The Flintstones
• Brett Arellano and Simone Tellier with Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King
• Niki Brown with I Won't Say I'm in Love from Hercules
• Eric Dubrofsky with Darkwing Duck from Darkwing Duck
• Paul Bright with Jack's Lament from The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Charley Jaeger with Someday My Price Will Come from Snow White
• Katie Rose with I See the Light from Tangled

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It's Episode 54 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKGuiltyPleasures!

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FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:

• Nick Shepherd - Musician & Performer with Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
• Sarah Keen and Mizter Mark with You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate
• Eric Dubrofsky with Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (Chris Cornell version)
• Dana LaValle with Oops I Did It Again by Brittney Spears
• Reggie Valenzuela with House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
• Andrew Crawford with Walking on Sunshine by Katrina And The Waves
• John DeDilippo with Two Out of Three Ain't Bad by Meatloaf
• Simone Tellier with Holding Back the Years by Simply Red
• Mike Wiston and Natalie Wiston with Anything You Can Do by Annie Get Your Gun

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It's Episode 53 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKLounge!

Dive into the velvety sea of our 'Lounge Music' episode where FNK stars are making waves! They've gotten 'Lucky' with Daft Punk's beats, untangled the charm of 'Tongue Tied', and turned the 'White Wedding' into a jazzy feast. From hitting 'Fever' pitch with Peggy Lee to channeling their inner King of Pop with 'Beat It', they've transformed these hits into soothing serenades. If you thought you knew what 'Just The Way You Are' sounded like, wait till you hear it lounge-style! Tune in to get your groove on, folks!

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:

• Stace Williams and Anna-Karin Andershed with Get Lucky by Daft Punk
• Karen Pavkov with Tongue Tied by Earl
• Jessica Latham with 7 Nation Army by White Stripes
• Augusto Lugoboni with White Wedding by Billy Idol
• Dianne Knight with Smile by Charlie Chaplin
• Nick Shepherd - Musician & Performer with Fever by Peggy Lee
• Mimi Walt with At Last by Etta james
• Marcos Muñoz with Beat It by Michael Jackson
• James R. Isaac III with Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel

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• Tony Mo with She Talks To Angels by Black Crowes
• Dana LaValle with Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson
• Louise O'Neill with People Are Strange by The Doors
• Brett Arellano and Stace Williams with Honky Tonk Woman by The Rolling Stones
• Sarah Keen and Jennifer Adams with Whiskey in the Jar by The Dubliners / Thin Lizzy
• Simone Tellier with Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
• James R. Isaac III with Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
• Tracy Nelson with Two Pina Coladas by Garth Brooks
• Eric Dubrofsky and AsthmaBully Jones with Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brothers

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It's Episode 51 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKLadiesNight!

Hit play on 'Ladies Night' where FNK's finest bring the house down! Feel the 'Summertime' vibes with Ella's classic, then jet off with Jefferson Airplane's 'Somebody to Love'. We've got the sweet, soulful taste of 'Tennessee Whiskey', and a heart-tugging plea to 'Save Me from Myself'. Go timeless with Enya's 'Only Time', and hold your heart as we ask 'How Do I Live'. We're 'Falling In and Out of Love' before meeting 'Someone Like You'. And just when you think it's over, we'll catch you in a 'Rapture'! Dive in!

• Khara Gregory and Rachel De Barra with Somebody To Love by Jefferson Airplane
• Karen Pavkov with Save Me From Myself by Christina Aguilera
• Monique West - Singer with Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
• Jennifer Adams with Only Time by Enya
• Carly Bird with Falling In And Out of Love by Alicia Keys
• Heather Gurnari with How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes
• Simone Tellier with Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald
• Dianne Knight with Someone Like You by Adele
• Stace Williams with Rapture by Blondie

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It's Episode 50 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKDedication.

Hey all you 🎤Karaoke Rockstars🎤, it's time to 🎶Shake It Off🎶 and prepare for an episode filled with musical emotions! 🎉Dedication Week🎉 is here, and we're all set to hit those high notes in FNK! This week, we encouraged FNK to 🌟Bohemian Rhapsodize🌟 their way to karaoke stardom by posting their karaoke videos dedicated to someone or something special, memorable, or meaningful to them. The result was nothing short of spectacular.

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:

• Katie Rose with Warrior Soul by Katie Rose
• Paul Bright with With a Little Help from My Friends by Joe Cocker
• Simone Tellier with Take My Breath Away by Berlin (Top Gun)
• Scott Berg with Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John
• Dana Marie Story with Blue Bayou by Roy Orbison
• Jennifer Adams and Eric Dubrofsky with The Lonely Goatherd by The Sound of Music
• Stace Williams with The Miracle of Love by The Eurythmics
• Jacob Tyloch with Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
• FridayNight Kollabs with Tyler Turcotte, Celeste Applegate, Eric Dubrofsky, Asthmabully Jones, Jacob Tyloch, Khara Gregory with Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac

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It's Episode 49 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKCruisin!

🚗🎵Ready to hit the high notes on the highway? It's time for the #FNKCruisin Theme Week in Friday Night Karaoke! 🎤🛣️☀️Let's all "Take It Easy" and "Drive My Car" as we share videos of ourselves belting out our favorite warm weather, windows-down, cruising tunes! Remember, there's no "Highway to Hell" here, it's all about having a "Good Vibrations" kinda time! 🎶Whether you're a fan of The Beach Boys or The Eagles, Queen or Journey, we want to see you "Rock You Like a Hurricane" or "Break Free" with your favorite road trip anthems. 🚘🎸Don't be "Under Pressure" – it's just a fun week of musical mayhem! So, "Go Your Own Way", "Hit the Road Jack", or even "Ride Like the Wind", as long as you're having a blast and singing your heart out! 💨💕🕰️"Life is a Highway", and we can't wait to see your performances that'll make us all want to "Cruise" with you! Let's make this week a "Summer of '69" to remember! 🎉🎊Stay groovy, FNK Cruisers, and happy cruisin'! 🎵🚗🌞

Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:

• John Royston Ford with Your Song by Elton John
• Lori Sue with Pasionate Kisses by Mary Chapin
• Ronnie Sheirer with Passenger by Iggy Pop
• Monique West with Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
• Tony Mo and Laura Brock with Hard to Handle by Black Crowes
• Dea Pasha with TV by Billie Eilish
• Diane Knight with I Drove All Night by Roy Orbison / Celine Dion
• Brett Arellano with Eastbound and Down by Jerry Reed
• Toni Kane with Shadows of the Night by Pat Benatar
• Khara Gregory with Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac

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