Classic Interview: MTV VJ Adam Curry on Madonna, Moscow and His Feud With Richard Marx

Stuck in the '80s Podcast by Steve Spears

Aug 15, 202600:54:42TV & Film

In only our second celebrity interview from 20 years ago, Stuck in the ’80s talks with former MTV VJ and podcasting pioneer Adam Curry about his wild years at Music Television. Curry shares stories about visiting Moscow...

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