100 Best 1980s Music Podcasts

Here is our list of top 1980s Music podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. Chart Music

Chart Music
Play

The podcast that takes one random episode of Top Of The Pops - the greatest TV Pop show ever - and breaks it

Hosts

Sarah Bee, Neil Kulkarni, Taylor Parkes, Simon Price, David Stubbs

Producer/Network

Chart Music

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

22

Episodes

262

2. The 80s at 8

The 80s at 8
Play

Go back in time to the greatest decade of the 20th century the 1980s! The 80's at 8 features all the

Email

****@mpr.nz

Episodes

146

3. Alternative 80s

Alternative 80s
Play

Offering up the best in New Wave, Goth, Post-Punk and Ska from the 80's, including rare and hard to find

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

73

Episodes

125

4. Hey! Remember the 80's?

Hey! Remember the 80's?
Play

Join your hosts Joe Christopher and Kari Race as they discuss all the outrageous hits from the '80s!

Producer/Network

Joe Christopher and Kari Race

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

27

Episodes

230

6. The 80's Montage

The 80's Montage
Play
Watch Video

Two Crazy Aussies discuss 80's music, TV commercials, shows, video clips, artists, toys, and

Producer/Network

THE 80'S MONTAGE.

Email

****@planet80s.com.au

Episodes

164

7. 80 of the 80s Music Podcast

80 of the 80s Music Podcast
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We're going back in time! This is the counting-down. This is the over-analysis. These are the best songs

Producer/Network

DJ CK-1

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

55

8. Hard Rocking Trivia Show

Hard Rocking Trivia Show
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70's & 80's Hard Rock, Hairband, Classic Rock, and Heavy Metal Trivia Podcast.

Producer/Network

HARD ROCKING TRIVIA SHOW

Email

****@aol.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

11

Episodes

207

9. Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
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The pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn't know about the greatest movies and music of the

Producer/Network

Surely You Can't Be Serious Productions, LLC

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

108

Episodes

180

10. Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen podcast

Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen podcast
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'Dave & Dave Unchained' is a Van Halen themed podcast that focuses on everything in the world of VH plus the

Hosts

David J. Criblez, David A. Marcone

Producer/Network

Dave & Dave Unchained

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

212

Episodes

125

11. RFS: The Metro

RFS: The Metro
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The Metro is RadioFreeSatan's New Wave, Post-Punk, and other retro-music from the 80's. The show is

Producer/Network

Radio Free Satan

Rating

5/5

Reviews

13

Episodes

52

12. MixSensei's Podcast

MixSensei's Podcast
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Obessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for 80's Genre Music, especially 'Rare Groove', Boogie, R&B, British Soul

Producer/Network

MixSensei

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

4

13. Depeche Mode: The Podcast

Depeche Mode: The Podcast
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As a die hard Depeche Mode fan for almost 36 years, the MNW Depeche Mode podcast is a must listen for any

Producer/Network

My Nerd World Podcasts

Rating

4/5

Reviews

21

Episodes

97

14. PAST 10s

PAST 10s
Play

PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine! The podcast that looks back at a past list of top 10 hits and breaks down

Producer/Network

pod617

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

58

Episodes

161

15. Cherry Ice Cream Smile

Cherry Ice Cream Smile
Play

A podcast where a group of Duranies hang out to discuss our love of music, pop culture and of course, Duran

Producer/Network

cherryicecreamsmilepodcast

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

63

16. VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave

VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave
Play

As the original MTV VJs, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, and Martha Quinn, along with the late

Producer/Network

Apple Inc.

Episodes

2

17. Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s explores that MTV-generation nostalgia that still stirs up emotion no matter what the

Hosts

Steve Spears, Brad Williams

Producer/Network

Steve Spears

Email

****@sit80s.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

287

Episodes

412

18. Alternative 80s Podcast

Alternative 80s Podcast
Play

A companion to my Alternative 80's podcast, reliving some of the greatest tunes from the best decade for

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

73

Episodes

154

19. encyclopedia Hip Hop

encyclopedia Hip Hop
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Classic Hip Hop - Golden, Silver, Bronze Era. All 80s Hip Hop to circa '98 Podcast discussing the Golden

Producer/Network

encyclopedia Hip Hop

Episodes

340

20. Synthwave

Synthwave
Play

A collection of notable synthwave tracks featured on HearTHis.At.

Email

****@hearthis.at

Episodes

1156

21. Beyond Synth

Beyond Synth
Play

The podcast about people who make cool music! BEYOND SYNTH is the best synth music chat show there is.

Producer/Network

Andy Last

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

59

Episodes

194

22. Only Three Lads | Classic Alternative Music Podcast

Only Three Lads | Classic Alternative Music Podcast
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Only Three Lads is a lively podcast celebrating the Golden Age of Alternative Music from 1974-99. Join Brett,

Producer/Network

O3L Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

28

Episodes

292

23. 80sography

80sography
Play

A deep dive into the decade the Taste Police denied, 80sography offers interviews with the great, the good

Hosts

Phil Collins, Genesis

Producer/Network

Mr 80sography

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

32

Episodes

191

24. RockPopandRoll

RockPopandRoll
Play

A look at music that was rock, pop, and radio of the 1980s, with takes on the greatest, the worst, the

Host

Rob Nichols

Producer/Network

rockforward

Email

****@rockforward.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

75

25. The Latest 80's

The Latest 80's
Play

Join DJ Detroit the first Tuesday of every month, as he plays you the latest music by some of your favorite

Producer/Network

Beer City Media

Email

****@beercitymedia.com

Episodes

121

26. The Excellent 80s Rewind

The Excellent 80s Rewind
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Take a weekly trip back to the 80s, without the DeLorean! Every week, we highlight the hits and headlines

Producer/Network

Gary Teel

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

126

27. The Better 80s Music Show on KCAA

The Better 80s Music Show on KCAA
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KCAA: The Better 80s Music Show. The KCAA Radio 'The stations that leave no listener behind!' Serving the

Email

****@kcaaradio.com

Episodes

292

28. 80's Glam Metalcast

80's Glam Metalcast
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The 80's Glam Metalcast features interviews with your favorite Rock & Metal artists from the '80s and

Producer/Network

Metal Mike

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

196

29. Back to the 80s Radio

Back to the 80s Radio
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Los Angeles radio show hosts, Toscano & and Chang bring in the '80s morning and afternoon radio show feel

Hosts

Mario Toscano, Chang

Producer/Network

Back to the 80s Radio

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

302

30. 80's Underground Podcasts

80's Underground Podcasts
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Truly a lost genre of radio programming until now...the 80's Underground resurrects the best in 80's

Producer/Network

Jeff Shelton

Email

****@comcast.net

Rating

5/5

Reviews

23

Episodes

145

31. Alternative 80s

Alternative 80s
Play

Offering up the best in New Wave, Goth, Post-Punk and Ska from the 80's, including rare and hard to find

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

73

Episodes

86

32. For the Record: The 80s

For the Record: The 80s
Play

A podcast about the intersection of the music, politics, and culture of the 1980s.

Host

Amy Lively

Producer/Network

Amy Lively

Email

****@amylively.net

Episodes

3

33. Sittin' In With The CAT

Sittin' In With The CAT
Play

This show features interviews with legacy bands and performers from the Classic Rock, Alternative, Adult

Host

Ray White

Producer/Network

Classic Artists Today, LLC

Email

****@classicartiststoday.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

104

34. C86 Show

C86 Show
Play

Channelling the spirit of Indie Pop!

Host

David Eastaugh

Producer/Network

thec86show

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

14

Episodes

327

35. What Difference Does It Make

What Difference Does It Make
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Dave and Holly, your 80s music aficionados, talk to the artists and music industry insiders that made it the

Producer/Network

Dave Sloan and Holly Cantos

Email

****@wddimpodcast.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

30

Episodes

127

36. This must be Talking Heads — A song by song

This must be Talking Heads — A song by song
Play

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No

Host

Rodney Gordon

Producer/Network

Rodney Gordon

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

33

Episodes

24

37. Permanent Record Podcast

Permanent Record Podcast
Play

Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres- albums

Hosts

Brian Linnen, Sarah

Producer/Network

Brian & Sarah

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

118

Episodes

84

38. DJ Rhythm Dee's Black Magic Sounds

DJ Rhythm Dee's Black Magic Sounds
Play

Welcome to the BMS Family where DJ Rhythm Dee spins the rhythms and beats into elements that open new

Producer/Network

DJ Rhythm Dee (BMS)

Email

****@outlook.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

11

Episodes

77

39. MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

MLVC: The Madonna Podcast
Play

MLVC: the Madonna Podcast is your place for all things Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. Hosted by Stefan

Producer/Network

Stefan Mreczko, Tony Trius, Liberty King, Ben Kline

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

121

Episodes

151

40. Growin' Up Rock

Growin' Up Rock
Play

Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in

Hosts

Sonny Pooni, Steven Michael

Producer/Network

Rock Star Copy LLC

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

89

Episodes

140

41. Alternative 80s

Alternative 80s
Play

Offering up the best in New Wave, Goth, Post-Punk and Ska from the 80's, including rare and hard to find

Producer/Network

SurfingTrucker

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

73

Episodes

80

42. Dad Educates Daughter

Dad Educates Daughter
Play

A Podcast where a Dad educates his Daughter on 80s music now that she's old enough to appreciate the

Host

Rebekah

Producer/Network

Russell and Rebekah

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

95

43. Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time Podcast
Play

Join Eric, Tim, Joe, and Keith as they discuss what it was like growing up as metal fans in the 80's and

Producer/Network

Somewhere in Time Podcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

11

Episodes

151

44. Planet Maynard

Planet Maynard
Play

Maynard from Australia. Take a journey through pop culture with no clear purpose or destination. The home of

Producer/Network

Maynard

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

57

45. Vinyl Radio

Vinyl Radio
Play

'Sumérgete en el universo musical de todas las décadas con 'Vinyl Radio'. Dos veces por semana,

Producer/Network

George Paz

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

142

46. Smells Like Infinite Sadness

Smells Like Infinite Sadness
Play

The SLIS podcast covers 80s and 90s alternative rock and metal, and current bands that carry the torch. We

Producer/Network

Michael Taylor

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

50

47. Immortal C64 Podcast

Immortal C64 Podcast
Play

Love the c64? love the music? this is the right place, Immortal C64 is a podcast dedicated to the music of

Producer/Network

Retrograde

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

4

48. SESSIONS DJ ALBERT MIX

SESSIONS DJ ALBERT MIX
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Sesiones mezcladas por DJ Albert en los que se encuentran los estilos:techno house,progressive,dance 80,dance

Producer/Network

DJ Albert

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

67

49. Memória do Rock

Memória do Rock
Play

Memória do Rock apresenta grandes nomes do rock internacional e também artistas desconhecidos ou esquecidos

Producer/Network

Rádio Câmara

Episodes

106

50. Known Pleasures

Known Pleasures
Play

Known Pleasures takes a look at the highly influential music that washed up in the wake of the seismic splash

Producer/Network

Gang Of Three

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

39

Episodes

58

51. Hair Metal Memories

Hair Metal Memories
Play

'Hair metal' has become a genre that is often used in a derogative way, and lots of great albums from that

Producer/Network

Aaron and Bryon

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

28

Episodes

45

52. Power 78.7 Radio

Power 78.7 Radio
Play

Power 78.7 radio based out of NYC, is a radio station dedicated to the sounds of Freestyle 80's /

Producer/Network

Power 78.7 Radio

Rating

5/5

Reviews

40

Episodes

45

53. Future Flashbacks with ScareBearDan

Future Flashbacks with ScareBearDan
Play

Future Flashbacks is the 80s revived, reworked, and reimagined with the wave of today: new music by modern

Producer/Network

ScareBearDan

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

48

54. Purple Music - Un podcast sobre Prince

Purple Music - Un podcast sobre Prince
Play

Damas y caballeros, bienvenidos al amanecer de Purple Music, el primer podcast en español sobre Prince

Producer/Network

Purple Music - Prince Podcast

Episodes

80

55. 1982

1982
Play

Los 'ochenta' tal como los conocemos hoy empezaron en 1982, el año que no nos permitieron escuchar música

Producer/Network

Lunfa

Episodes

13

56. música

música
Play

musica sin pausa

Producer/Network

Guillermo

Episodes

6

57. '' RockMantic '' Rock Clásico

'' RockMantic ''  Rock Clásico
Play

Una retrospectiva biográfica de los grupos de los años 60' 70' 80' y 90' que dejaron huella en la estela

Producer/Network

Secuencia Digital FM

Episodes

2

58. C86 Show Indie Pop

C86 Show Indie Pop
Play

Weekly radio show hosted by David Eastaugh, playing the best in indie pop, mostly from the 80s, occasionally

Producer/Network

C86 Show

Episodes

1

59. The C64 Take-away podcast

The C64 Take-away podcast
Play

Spreading the Commodore Love from Copenhagen, Denmark since June 2005 this podcast features an eclectic mix

Host

Jan Lund Thomsen

Producer/Network

Jan Lund Thomsen

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

16

61. Till Def Do Us Ppardy

Till Def Do Us Ppardy
Play

Join the internet's Stuart Wellington (of 'The Flop House Podcast') & his resident Hysterian Alex Smith in

Producer/Network

Stuart Wellington, Alex Smith

Episodes

28

62. Kasarin Lapset -podcast

Kasarin Lapset -podcast
Play

Musiikin fiilistelyä monelta kantilta kasarista katsottuna. Vesa Winbergin isännöimässä podcastissa

Producer/Network

Vesa Winberg

Episodes

69

63. Coverville Podcast

Coverville Podcast
Play

The show features a combination of music and information about the music, delivered in a very relaxed,

Host

Brian Ibbott

Producer/Network

Brian Ibbott

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

264

64. Back to Funk

Back to Funk
Play

Broadcasting since 1980, BACK TO FUNK is Australias longest running funk music radio show. Not only has the

Producer/Network

Meem

Email

****@meem.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

293

65. Hit Parade

Hit Parade
Play

Chris Molanphy, a pop-chart analyst and author of Slate's 'Why Is This Song No. 1?' series, tells tales

Host

Chris Molanphy

Producer/Network

Slate Podcasts

Email

****@slateam.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

1880

Episodes

409

66. Riki Rachtman's Cathouse Hollywood Podcast

Riki Rachtman's Cathouse Hollywood Podcast
Play

From 1986-1992, The Cathouse was at the epicenter of the Hollywood Rock scene. Some of the biggest bands in

Producer/Network

Riki Rachtman

Email

****@cathousehollywood.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

496

Episodes

71

68. Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party

Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party
Play

Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock and Roll Party airs live on 77 WABC every Saturday night from

Email

****@wabcradio.com

Episodes

283

69. Synth Zone

Synth Zone

Welcome to Synth Zone! This is a live radio show and podcast dedicated to the music of Synthwave, Synthpop,

Email

****@synthzone.net

Episodes

203

70. Connor's Hits

Connor's Hits
Play

Join Connor as he plays his favorite tracks from across the decades. Rock, Pop, and other great music!

Host

Connor

Episodes

111

71. 185 Miles South

185 Miles South
Play

185 Miles South. A hardcore punk rock podcast hosted by Zack Nelson.

Producer/Network

185 MILES SOUTH

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

242

Episodes

269

72. Ska Boom

Ska Boom
Play

Ska Boom - An American Ska & Reggae Podcast is hosted by Marc Wasserman, author of Ska Boom: An American Ska

Host

Marc Wasserman

Producer/Network

Marc Wasserman

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

22

Episodes

255

73. Riffs on Riffs

Riffs on Riffs
Play

Riffs on Riffs digs beneath the surface of your favorite hits! Hosts Joe Watson and Toby Brazwell provide

Hosts

Joe Watson, Toby Brazwell

Producer/Network

Evergreen Podcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

56

Episodes

53

74. Enter Sadmen

Enter Sadmen
Play

It's the world's loudest podcast as hosts Steve Davies, Richard Napthine and Mark Norman take their

Hosts

Mark Norman, Stephen Davies, Richard Napthine

Producer/Network

mark2s

Email

****@littlejoemedia.com

Episodes

69

75. Noize In The Attic Podcast

Noize In The Attic Podcast
Play

Playing deep classic hard rock & heavy metal cuts while premiering the newest from the genre you love!

Producer/Network

Noize In The Attic

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

101

76. Dorney's Vinyl

Dorney's Vinyl
Play

As a classic rock enthusiast (even though I was born in the mid-1990s), I discuss my favorite albums that

Producer/Network

Collyn

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

121

77. Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone

Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone
Play

Album reviews!! Iron Maiden Stories with REAL FANS!! Somewhere Back In Time with Iron Maiden, A historical

Producer/Network

Uncle Steve

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

15

Episodes

256

78. All I want to do is talk about Madonna

All I want to do is talk about Madonna
Play

Covering Madonna's entire canon. Each short weekly episode focuses on one song. Starting at the very

Hosts

Kenneth Finkle, Mark Snyder

Producer/Network

Snyder and Finkle

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

147

Episodes

167

80. The State of Synth

The State of Synth
Play

The State of Synth is a weekly live synthwave radio show on Nightride FM. It's one part news show, two

Producer/Network

The State of Synth

Email

****@thestateofsynth.com

Episodes

85

81. Podcast Rock City

Podcast Rock City
Play

Your weekly KISS FIX!! ALL KISS! All the time!!

Producer/Network

PODCAST ROCK CITY

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

103

Episodes

87

82. Famous Lost Words

Famous Lost Words
Play

Famous Lost Words' unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic

Producer/Network

Bell Media

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

63

83. All Time Top Ten

All Time Top Ten
Play

Music. Podcast. 500 episodes of tuneage.

Producer/Network

All Time Top Ten

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

35

Episodes

48

84. Don't Let's Start: A Podcast About They Might Be Giants

Don't Let's Start: A Podcast About They Might Be Giants
Play

Every once in a while a band comes along that changes the course of human history. Your hosts and dear

Producer/Network

Dave and Jordan

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

136

Episodes

63

85. Musikquizzen

Musikquizzen
Play

Danmarks mest musikalske quiz.Vært: Kenneth K.

Producer/Network

DR

Episodes

72

86. JMSALASMUSIC

JMSALASMUSIC
Play

El rincón de la Música y la Radio. Aquí tendrás la mejor música de los 70,80 y 90 así como el programa

Producer/Network

JMSALASMUSIC

Episodes

69

87. Yesterday Once More

Yesterday Once More
Play

A nostalgic musical trip through time from the 50s to the 80s

Producer/Network

JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

Episodes

95

88. Rich Embury's Podcasts

Rich Embury's Podcasts
Play

Missed when it aired live on stations around the world? Catch on-demand versions of original programming from

Producer/Network

Rich Embury

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

88

89. Classic Metal Show

Classic Metal Show
Play

Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been causing chaos throughout the world on the strength of their no

Hosts

Chris Akin, W Neeley

Producer/Network

The CMS Network

Email

****@cmspn.com

Episodes

182

90. Oldskool Classics

Oldskool Classics
Play

Oldskool Tapes & Classics

Producer/Network

Dj ThaMan

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

272

91. HIGH T WITH OLD WAVER

HIGH T WITH OLD WAVER
Play

Toby Pipes of Deep Blue Something and Gen X Davey Lane of The Ticket are High T with Old Waver (HTWOW), a

Producer/Network

HTWOW

Rating

5/5

Reviews

134

Episodes

65

92. DJ Aldo Mix

DJ Aldo Mix
Play

Dj, viajado e viajante que pensa na música como uma forma de tornar o mundo melhor!

Producer/Network

DJ Aldo Mix

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

147

93. Recuerdas

Recuerdas
Play

Recuerdas ya esta en La Temporada Nº11 que durante este año se consolida como uno de los programas de

Producer/Network

Recuerdas

Episodes

209

94. Pillole di Nonsolosuoni.it

Pillole di Nonsolosuoni.it
Play

Qui sono raccolte tutte le 'Pillole di Nonsolosuoni', ovvero tutte le puntate della rubrica di Radio

Producer/Network

Radio Nonsolosuoni.it

Episodes

343