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1983: Titans of Rock & Pop Collide

The Battle for 1983 rages on! This week on Back to the 80s Radio, it's Toscano vs. the infamous Chang in another round of musical mayhem. From Dio and Phil Collins to Men at Work, Michael Jackson, and more, we're defending the artists that made 1983 unforgettable. Expect hilarious banter, questionable opinions (mostly Chang's), friendly insults, and enough 80s memories to take you straight back to your Walkman days. Don't miss another round of the Battle for 1983—only on Back to the 80s Radio! B

1983: Titans of Rock & Pop Collide
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1983: Titans of Rock & Pop Collide

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June 29, 2026

1983: Titans of Rock & Pop Collide

The Battle for 1983 rages on! This week on Back to the 80s Radio, it's Toscano vs. the infamous Chang in another round of musical mayhem. From Dio and Phil Collins to Men at Work, Michael Jackson, and more, we're defending the artists that made 1983 unforgettable. Expect hilarious banter, questionable opinions (mostly Chang's), friendly insults, and enough 80s memories to take you straight back to your Walkman days. Don't miss another round of the Battle for 1983—only on Back to the 80s Radio! B
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May 24, 2026

Battle of the Bands: 1986 | Toscano vs. Chang

Back to the 80s Radio presents: Battle of the Bands — 1986. This week, Toscano and Chang go head-to-head in an all-out 1986 music showdown featuring some of the biggest rock, pop, New Wave, and alternative songs of the year. Three rounds. Three...
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May 7, 2026

Flashback 1986: Music, Movies & Madness

Step into the year of big hair, bigger hits, neon nights, arcade lights, and some of the most unforgettable moments of the decade! This week, Toscano & Chang take you on a ride straight back to 1986 — a year when MTV ruled the world, movie theaters were packed, comedians pushed the limits, and the soundtrack of our lives blasted through boom boxes and FM radios everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/back-to-the-80s-radio--5883226/support .
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March 19, 2026

St. Patrick’s, The 80s Way

This week on Back to the 80s Radio, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the way it felt back then—simple, social, and unforgettable. We’re counting down our top five 80s-inspired St. Patrick’s Day activities and drinks, taking you back to a time when the night was planned around great music, good company, and just enough mischief to make it memorable. From neon-lit parties to the sounds that filled the air, this episode blends the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with the energy of the 1980s—where every s
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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 big, you saved for it. Now everything’s instant. Music. Movies. Shopping. Even conversations. That’s not a rant. It’s just different. So we asked a real question: Did effort make things feel more meaningful? And another one: Did we feel freer when nobody could reach us 24/7?
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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 Queen’s legacy. There was only one Freddie Mercury. His unique vocals have made it nearly impossible to perform his music as he did. Finally, we are able to present Marc Martel and One Vision of Queen performing Freddie’s music as it should be. Legendary Queen drummer Roger T
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July 10, 2024

The Vibrant Diversity of 80s Music: A Journey Through Genres

 This week, we're diving into one of the most exciting aspects of the 1980s: the incredible diversity of music genres that defined the decade. The 80s were a melting pot of sounds, styles, and cultures, creating a musical landscape that was a…
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Sept. 1, 2023

This Month in 80s History

This Month in 80s History: September EditionWelcome, time travelers, to another exciting installment of "This Month in 80s History." It's September, the month when summer starts to give way to the vibrant colors of autumn, and in the 1980s, it was…
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