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Experiences & Freedom – Did We Lose?

Experiences & Freedom – What Did We Lose? We had a conversation about something simple. Back in the 80s, if you wanted music, you waited for it. If you wanted to see someone, you went to their house. If you wanted something b...

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Experiences & Freedom –  Did We Lose?

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Feb. 25, 2026

Experiences & Freedom – Did We Lose?

Experiences & Freedom – What Did We Lose? We had a conversation about something simple. Back in the 80s, if you wanted music, you waited for it. If you wanted to see someone, you went to their house. If you wanted something b...

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Feb. 24, 2026

Marc Martel Live at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, Los Angeles Feb 28

One Vision of Queen with Marc Martel Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:00 PM We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are the Champions, and the legendary Bohemian Rhapsody are songs that just scratch the surface of Q...

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Feb. 12, 2026

Why the 1980s Mattered

This week on Back to the 80s Radio, it’s just Mario — and a deep dive into what made the 80s more than just a decade. It was the experience. Walking into Blockbuster. Spending an hour in the mall. Getting lost with a Thomas G...

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Jan. 22, 2026

Before the Algorithm: How We Actually Connected

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Jan. 14, 2026

The Song That Stopped the World

Today on Back to the 80s Radio, today’s show is a little different. It’s just me behind the mic—no co-host, no banter—just a moment to slow down and revisit one of the most powerful songs the 1980s ever gave us: We Are the Wo...

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Dec. 28, 2025

We Didn't Know We Were Free

Back to the 80s Radio: When Radio Was a Friend, Not an Algorithm. What if the thing we miss most about the 1980s isn’t just the music — but the way we lived? In this episode of Back to the 80s Radio, Toscano takes you back to...

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