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Aug. 13, 2022

Back to the '80s Top 5 songs from 1987

What are your favorite songs from 1987? Today we are talking more about music and compete against each other! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support

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Aug. 5, 2022

Back to the '80s Top Songs From 1986

Today the guys talk about Billboard's choice for the best songs of 1986. However, they turn the tables and discuss their own choices for the top 5 songs of that same year. You don't want to miss this show! --- …

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July 29, 2022

Top 5 Greatest Songs from 1985

You may or may not agree with Billboard's choices on their top 100 songs from 1985, but you'll certainly have some fun hearing Toscano & Chang's list. Today they once again go head-to-head on the quest to beat each other …

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July 22, 2022

The Top 10 Songs from 1984

Today we continue our musical journey through 1984 and briefly mention Billboard's top songs, but more importantly, we are going to play our favorites for that year. Don't miss this awesome episode of the greatest '80s radio ...

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July 8, 2022

Back to the '80s Radio's Top 10 Songs of 1983

Today we are talking about the top 10 songs from 1983. Whether you agree or don't agree with Billboard's Top 10, you sure have some laughs with Toscano & Chang as they discuss their thoughts on the top songs from …

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July 1, 2022

Top 10 Songs of 1982

Toscano and Chang talk about the songs that made 1982 all that much better. Join us today as we travel through time and hear what Billboard chose as their top 10 as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtoth...

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June 25, 2022

STEELHEART

If you love '80s music and rock and haven't heard of SteelHeart, this is a treat! Today we talk with SteelHeart's Miljenko Matijevic. He talks about the ups and downs of being a rock star from the start in the …

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June 17, 2022

1981 Top 10 Songs According to Back to the '80s Radio

Today we're taking a ride through 1981 and checking out what Billboard thinks the best songs of '81 were. We talk to Gina D. about the Rolling Stones 2022 Tour, and Toscano & Chang give their picks for the best …

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June 12, 2022

Back to the '80s Top 10 Greatest Songs of 1980

Today we are talking about both Billboard's Top 10 and Back to the '80s Radio's choice for the top 10 songs of 1980. Hang out with us and listen to the antics of Toscano & Chang. --- Support this podcast: …

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June 3, 2022

Talking '80s Music and Career changes

A special guest on Back to the '80s radio is Brian Curtis from the band, Bad Company talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of bands trying to make it in the '80s. Also on the show, Evan …

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May 27, 2022

Long Live Rock n' Roll, Long Live the '80s

Today on the Back to the '80s Radio show, we talk with Haitian actor and producer best known for his role as " the Haitian " on the NBC television series Heroes , Jimmy Jean-Louis. We also have a visit …

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May 20, 2022

An Interview with SteelHeart - Miljenko Matijević

Join us as we talk with Miljenko Matijević from SteelHeart on today's Back to the '80s Radio. We talk about rock music and the 1980s. Thank you to Gina DeFranco, the Executive Producer at BWAROC.org. Thank you to Eriki Himil,...

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May 18, 2022

Talking music with SteelHeart and More

We are heading down the home stretch with special interviews before the big night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on May 19th. Special guests: Gina the Party Diva, Steel Heart, and Erik Himil from the 27 Show. --- Suppo...

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May 13, 2022

The Troubadour and The 27 Show

We have a full house of special guests on the show today. Don't miss out as we talk to Gina DeFranco, the executive producer at BWAROC.org, who turns concerts and events into stunning spectacles. We also talk with Erik Himil,...

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April 29, 2022

Radio Was Awesome in the '80s

Today we have a special guest and on-air personality, Geno Mitchellini from KLOS 95.5 Los Angeles and KOME 98.5. Geno talks about the behind-the-scenes in the radio business and how much it changed. Don't miss the show. --- ...

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April 22, 2022

The Retro Commercial Fever

Today's special guest on Back to the '80s Radio is, David Zamora from the YouTube channel, "Dave's Archives." Together with Toscano & Chang, they talk about Dave's commitment to all retro fans. Come and have some laughs with ...

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April 15, 2022

Helping Others in the 1980s

A quick look into the charities in the 1980s and charitable events that drew the largest crowds on earth. Special guest, Suzan Freeman of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada talks to us about an amazing '80s style event she i...

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April 11, 2022

Lifelong Friendships!

Toscano and Chang talk with a special guest, Mark Hernandez, who met Toscano back in the 7th grade. They talk about some of the challenges, heartaches, and fun times of growing up in the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: htt...

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April 2, 2022

Episode 19 - What Would You Do With One Day In The '80s?

Episode 19 of Back to the '80s, Toscano & Chang talk discuss the different possibilities if they could go back and spend one day in the 1980s. C'mon for a ride on the trip that you've been waiting for! --- …

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April 2, 2022

Rock & and Roll '80s Cruise Part 3

In episode 3 of rock and metal, Toscano & Chang discuss the rock and roll scene in the 1980s. Come on and have some laughs with us. Special guest music by, Jon Cells. Thanks to Kathryn Levine, Creative Director at …

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April 1, 2022

Were You Bullied in the '80s? What about today?

Today we discuss briefly the bullying that some people went through in the '80s and how it came to haunt many in today's age. And, yes, we're going to talk about the slap heard around the world... Give us a …

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March 18, 2022

Was the Music Industry Destroyed by Streaming Services and the Record…

Today we talk about our belief that the record label executives and today's streaming services have utterly destroyed the industry and have hurt the pockets of those struggling to perform. --- Support this podcast: https://...

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March 11, 2022

Missing the '80s with special guest: Shadoe Stevens

Toscano & Chang bring you to an era that we all love and miss. Today's special guest is the "Voice of Reason" and the reason we are in broadcasting today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support

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Feb. 25, 2022

What Do The '80s Mean To You?

Today we discuss the post with so many replies on FaceBook where fans talk about what that awesome era means to them. Don't forget to also listen to Modern Mischief. Modem Mischief tells the true stories of the outlaws of …

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