PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More

PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More

Author: david@pod617.com Language: English Episodes: 100
For anyone who’s ever argued about a one-hit wonder or wondered what exactly made a chart-topper tick, there’s PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine-Music of the 70s, 80s and More. Hosts Michael “Milt” Wolfe and David Yas don’t just play the hits; they dig into the actual top ten lists from decades past, serving up a blend of nostalgia and fresh commentary. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific chart, breaking down not just the winners but the curious also-rans and genuine oddities that shared the space. You’ll hear them analyze everything from the undeniable classics to those “how did that get there?” moments, all with a sense of camaraderie and genuine curiosity. While the core of the podcast revolves around the music of the 1970s and 1980s, they happily venture into the 90s and other eras, applying the same formula to themed lists like the greatest cover songs, iconic TV themes, and memorable movie soundtracks. It’s less a lecture and more like eavesdropping on a great conversation between two knowledgeable friends who love to unpack the stories behind the songs. The result is a consistently engaging listen that might make you revisit your old playlists with a new appreciation. Tune in for a weekly dose of musical archaeology that’s as much about the cultural context as it is about the melody.
Episodes
Top 10 Simpsons Episodes with Author Alan Siegel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:43
Dave and Milt welcome Alan Siegel — yes, that Alan Siegel, the guy who literally wrote the book Stupid TV: Be More Funny – How The Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television and America Forever. If you thought you lov…
1982 Hits: American Fools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:50
It’s August 21, 1982, and Dave and Milt are back in the Time Machine, swimming in the Billboard Top 10 like it’s the world’s most awkward pool party. Chicago is apologizing all over the place with “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,…
A Vacation to the Hits of 1982 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:47
Break out the confetti and questionable fashion choices—we’re turning six! To mark the occasion, Dave and Milt jump into their chart-shaped time machine and land smack in the neon glow of 1982, where Paul McCartney was s…
Scenes From A Billy Joel Documentary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:34
Dave and Milt welcome two top-shelf Billy Joelologists: Scott Eckstein and Russ Flicker. We crack open the emotional songbook that is the HBO Max doc And So It Goes—a title that screams “quiet devastation,” like only Bil…
The 1972 Albums Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:22
Hop in the Top Ten Time Machine as Dave and Milt, joined by certified grooveologists Al and Ira, crank the dials back to 1972 — a year when rock was raw, soul was deep, and at least one guy was wearing glitter and singin…
The Past Tens Riff-Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:14
In this highly scientific and not at all petty episode of Past Tens, Dave and Milt throw down in the only arena that really matters anymore: pop culture debates. It’s the Past Tens Riff-Off, where no sacred cow is safe,…
The Simply Red-Hot Hits of 1986 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:35
Strap into the time machine and set the dial for July 1986, a time when Top Gun ruled the box office, synthesizers ruled the airwaves, and Kenny Loggins ruled… something. In this episode, Milt and Dave wade knee-deep thr…
The Best Fake Bands of All Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:44
Dave and Milt crank the amp to 11 and count down the greatest fake bands of all time. That’s right—no chart-toppers, no world tours, no actual existence. Just the fictional bands that somehow managed to rock harder than…
1975: Captain Davetastic and the Brown Dirt Milt-Boy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:40
Are you still reading these silly show notes? Honestly, bless your heart. You're a true Time Machiner. Or you’re just really bored at work. Anyway, on this week's episode, Dave and Milt climb into the Time Machine and ro…
Your Song [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Dave, recording from a writer's retreat in Papoose Pond, Maine, taps into the power of music to evoke memories and tell stories. Dave engages with fellow retreat participants and listeners from the ‘Machine Nation’ commu…