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We Race Through The Final Three Years Of The Eighties And Admit We Still Can’t Remember What Happened When
Dec. 31, 2025

We Race Through The Final Three Years Of The Eighties And Admit We St…

Send us a text Three years. Zero restraint. We dive headfirst into 1987, 1988, and 1989—the final rumble of the Eighties—where U2, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, and N.W.A battled for airtime while movies like Die Hard, Batman, and When Harry Met Sally reset what a blockb…

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Holiday Chaos, Cozy Laughs
Dec. 27, 2025

Holiday Chaos, Cozy Laughs

Send us a text Holiday cheer meets porch-chaos honesty as we light up the season with sunshine, BBQ talk, and the kind of tangents only two old friends can justify. We kick off with Rupert’s wry preamble, then slide straight into football plans, the fallout from a “takeover” that left our studio st…

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Pip And Squeak Hijack The Holidays With Zero Planning And Maximum Mischief
Dec. 23, 2025

Pip And Squeak Hijack The Holidays With Zero Planning And Maximum Mis…

Send us a text What happens when two holiday agents of chaos barricade a studio and decide to host their own “festive special”? We crank the mics, ditch the plan, and turn December into a glittering avalanche of bits, banter, and questionable wisdom. It’s a rogue broadcast where the only rules are …

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Two Hosts Walk Into 1986 And Immediately Get Distracted
Dec. 3, 2025

Two Hosts Walk Into 1986 And Immediately Get Distracted

Send us a text Step into 1986, where the radio blasted arena anthems, the movies minted icons, and neon felt like a state of mind. We rewind the year with a blend of laughs and real talk: the rock that ruled car stereos, the pop and R&B that defined slow dances, and the synth‑pop curios that va…

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Two Friends Try To Explain 1985 Without Getting Distracted By Dogs Or Football
Nov. 28, 2025

Two Friends Try To Explain 1985 Without Getting Distracted By Dogs Or…

Send us a text Cue the tape deck and roll down the windows—we’re time-traveling to 1985, when MTV crowned songs with visuals, stadium choruses rattled bleachers, and one year managed to pack in more pop culture whiplash than most decades. We kick off with the hits that won the airwaves—A-ha’s penci…

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"1984: One Year, Two Clueless Hosts"
Nov. 20, 2025

"1984: One Year, Two Clueless Hosts"

Send us a text The porch is open, the speakers are warm, and 1984 rolls in like a storm you’re happy to stand under. We dive straight into the music that defined a generation and argue the big stuff with a grin: can someone be country’s “king” without writing most of their songs, or does a lived-in…

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Two Friends Rewind To 1983 And Connect The Dots Between MTV, Blockbusters, And Sports Legends
Nov. 13, 2025

Two Friends Rewind To 1983 And Connect The Dots Between MTV, Blockbus…

Send us a text Neon lights. Big hair. Bigger hooks. We crank the dial back to 1983 and trace how a single year rewired music, movies, TV, sports, and even what we wore on our wrists. From Michael Jackson’s chart dominance and Madonna’s arrival to Prince’s sleek menace and The Police at full polish,…

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"1982 Rewind"
Nov. 6, 2025

"1982 Rewind"

Send us a text A year can change everything, and 1982 proved it. We crack open the moment when MTV turned music into moving pictures, fashion into a stage, and hits into cultural events. From front-porch laughs to deep dives, we map how Thriller rewrote pop’s playbook, why Eddie Van Halen’s Beat It…

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Two Guys, One Year, Zero Attention Spans
Oct. 29, 2025

Two Guys, One Year, Zero Attention Spans

Send us a text What if one year could explain why your playlists, movie nights, and game obsessions still look the way they do? We crank back to 1981, where synths collided with stadium guitars, country hit its stride, and MTV turned music into a visual habit. From the Stones’ swagger and Journey’s…

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"Living in '79: The Soundtrack of Chaos"
Sept. 24, 2025

"Living in '79: The Soundtrack of Chaos"

Send us a text 1979 was the year music changed forever. The spectacular death of disco at Chicago's Comiskey Park, where fans rioted and burned records on the field, marked a cultural turning point that Mike and Tom explore with both historical insight and personal memories. Against the backdrop of…

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The Warning's Thunder at The Ritz
Aug. 20, 2025

The Warning's Thunder at The Ritz

Send us a text Take a wild ride through rock history and roadside adventures as Mike and Tom deliver another unpredictable episode filled with concert tales and travel mishaps. Mike's musical heart is set ablaze after witnessing The Warning—three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico—deliver a face-meltin…

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The Prince of Darkness: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
July 30, 2025

The Prince of Darkness: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

Send us a text Mike and Tom pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his extraordinary journey from Black Sabbath pioneer to solo superstar and cultural icon. They explore the musical evolution, personal struggles, and unforgettable legacy of the Prince of Darkness who defied expec…

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1974: Time-Traveling Through Music's Transitional Year
June 4, 2025

1974: Time-Traveling Through Music's Transitional Year

Send us a text Step into a time machine with Mike and Tom as they transport you back to 1974 – that fascinating transitional year when music was caught between the fading echoes of counterculture and the emerging sounds that would define the late 70s. What exactly is a "post-hippie hangover"? It's …

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Music of 1973: Memory Lane
May 21, 2025

Music of 1973: Memory Lane

Send us a text Step into the musical time machine as Mike and Tom explore the soundtrack of 1973 – a year when rock anthems, soul classics, and unforgettable ballads dominated the airwaves. What began as casual workplace conversations about beloved songs has transformed into a passionate deep dive …

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Judicial Scandals and Vintage Vinyl: 1972's Greatest Hits
May 7, 2025

Judicial Scandals and Vintage Vinyl: 1972's Greatest Hits

Send us a text Ready for a podcast that bounces between courtroom scandals and Chuck Berry's only number one hit without missing a beat? We've got you covered. The gavel comes down hard in this episode as we tackle the bizarre case of two Democratic judges arrested for harboring illegal immigrants.…

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"Batteries not included: EVs and 1970 Jams"
April 9, 2025

"Batteries not included: EVs and 1970 Jams"

Send us a text What happens when you mix high-potency mushroom gummies, helicopter dangling, and forgotten hits from the 1970s? The latest MT Alternative Podcast delivers all that and more as Mike and Tom embark on another mi...

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Chaos, Gummies, and New Podcast Toys
March 20, 2025

Chaos, Gummies, and New Podcast Toys

Send us a text Mike and Tom kick off another hilarious episode by unveiling their shiny new toy - a Zoom PodTrack P8 mixer that promises to make their ridiculous conversations sound crystal clear. "The stupid shit we say will...

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