Just had a sizzling sit-down interview with the incandescent Deborah Gibson (I just called her "Gibson"), who was visiting the St. Pete Times on a promotional tour. As part of an upcoming Stuck in the '80s podcast/video spectacular, Steve Spears and I talked with the '80s sensation-turned-Broadway star for about 45 minutes in the studio.

I thought Steve's head was gonna explode when he asked her about posing for Playboy. She was totally toying with him, too -- then, after dishing about the nudity, she told a saucy tale of Playboy Mansion mayhem. Hot, very hot. Especially since she looks drop-dead gorgeous in person, about 10 years younger than her 37. Her secret? She's never tried drugs, alcohol or smokes. (Me? I did all those things on the way to work this morning.)

Anyway, Gibson is promoting a series of projects (including a monthlong run at Harrah's in Atlantic City). She also has some new songs ready to record, so a comeback album could be on the horizon. The video of our chat will probably go up before the actual podcast, so we'll keep you updated. Right now, I have to get the defibs for Spears.

Oh well, at least he'll go out with a smile on his face.