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Back to the 80s Radio

Back to the 80s Radio

Back to the 80s Radio 173 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

This week on Back to the 80s Radio, we’re turning up the volume on ’80s bands covering other artists’ songs—iconic tracks, forgotten gems, and surprising twists that the 80s made their own. Toscano and Chang are both in the studio, bringing the laughs, ridiculous banter, and over–the–top comedy skits you’ve come to expect. It’s cover songs, 80s style—bigger, louder, and way more fun.

Episodes

1983: Titans of Rock & Pop Collide Jun 29, 2026 3847 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
Battle of the Bands: 1986 | Toscano vs. Chang May 25, 2026 3759 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 bands each.Three songs per battle.From massive arena anthems and synth-driven classics to songs that instantly take you back to cruising on a Friday night wit
Flashback 1986: Music, Movies & Madness May 7, 2026 4581 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
St. Patrick’s, The 80s Way Mar 20, 2026 3446 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
The Last Generation Before ‘Instant’: and Special Guest, Marc Martel Feb 26, 2026 2767 Back to the 80s Radio Presents: One Vision of Queen feat. Marc Martel – Live in Los Angeles This week on Back to the 80s Radio, we spotlight one of the most spectacular Queen tribute productions touring today — One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel. Marc Martel has been praised by The New York Times as a “vocal doppelganger for Queen frontman Freddie Mercury,” and Rolling Stone calls his vocal
Why the 1980s Still Matter Today: Blockbuster, Malls, Mixtapes & Real Life Feb 12, 2026 1011 This week on Back to the 80s Radio, it’s just Toscano — 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 Guide on your lap.Choosing a VHS tape and committing to the night. In a world built on convenience, we revisit a time built on participation. If you’ve ever missed the ritual,
80s Nostalgia: How We Actually Talked, Dated & Made Friends Before Phones Jan 22, 2026 1280 SUPPORT THE PROGRAM If Back to the 80s Radio brings you comfort, joy, or a sense of connection — and you’d like to help keep the show going — you can become a supporter here: 👉 Support the show: Send a cup of coffee Your support helps sustain the time, care, and craft that go into each episode and allows the show to continue creating a space where music, memory, and meaningful connection still mat
One 80s song stopped the world in its tracks Jan 15, 2026 914 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 World.This wasn’t just a song. It was a moment in time. In 1985, the biggest voices in music came together—not for fame, not for charts—but to remind the world that compassion s
80s Freedom We Lost: When Radio Was a Friend, Not an Algorithm Dec 28, 2025 1368 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 a time when radio wasn’t background noise; it was a companion. When songs arrived, instead of being demanded. When moments had space to unfold, when freedom and experience ma
The Best 80s Covers & Comedy: Toscano & Chang Go Unleashed Nov 15, 2025 3395 This week on Back to the 80s Radio, Toscano & Chang crank up the 80s cover tunes—the hits you know, redone the 80s way. Expect loud guitars, louder opinions, nonstop laughs, and ridiculous studio skits as we spin the songs you forgot were covers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/back-to-the-80s-radio--5883226/support.
My 80s Story: The Streets, Life & Moments That Shaped Me Oct 26, 2025 1513 In this special edition of Back to the 80s Radio, host Toscano steps out from behind the console and takes you on a deeply personal journey through the decade that defined him.It’s the story of growing up in Southern California in the 1980s—the sounds, the streets, and the song that changed everything: U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name.” More than a memory, it’s a look back at how music can sha
80s Time Machine: A Special Journey Through the Decade Sep 22, 2025 1871 Back to the 80s Radio is back with a powerful comeback episode that’s more than nostalgia — it’s the closest thing we have to a real time machine. For 30 minutes, step inside the sound of Los Angeles radio in the 1980s. Hear authentic broadcasts from Power 106 in 1987 and KIIS FM in 1989, complete with legendary personalities, commercials, traffic, and sports — exactly as they went out over the ai

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