Introducing the '80s To A Whole New Generation

Episodes

May 27, 2022

Long Live Rock n' Roll, Long Live the '80s

Today on the Back to the '80s Radio show, we talk with Haitian actor and producer best known for his role as " the Haitian " on the NBC television series Heroes , Jimmy Jean-Louis. We also have a visit from Gina DeFranco, th…
May 20, 2022

An Interview with SteelHeart - Miljenko Matijević

Join us as we talk with Miljenko Matijević from SteelHeart on today's Back to the '80s Radio. We talk about rock music and the 1980s. Thank you to Gina DeFranco, the Executive Producer at BWAROC.org. Thank you to Eriki Himil…
May 18, 2022

Talking music with SteelHeart and More

We are heading down the home stretch with special interviews before the big night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on May 19th. Special guests: Gina the Party Diva, Steel Heart, and Erik Himil from the 27 Show. --- Supp…
May 13, 2022

The Troubadour and The 27 Show

We have a full house of special guests on the show today. Don't miss out as we talk to Gina DeFranco, the executive producer at BWAROC.org, who turns concerts and events into stunning spectacles. We also talk with Erik Himil…
April 29, 2022

Radio Was Awesome in the '80s

Today we have a special guest and on-air personality, Geno Mitchellini from KLOS 95.5 Los Angeles and KOME 98.5. Geno talks about the behind-the-scenes in the radio business and how much it changed. Don't miss the show. --- …
April 22, 2022

The Retro Commercial Fever

Today's special guest on Back to the '80s Radio is, David Zamora from the YouTube channel, "Dave's Archives." Together with Toscano & Chang, they talk about Dave's commitment to all retro fans. Come and have some laughs with…
April 15, 2022

Helping Others in the 1980s

A quick look into the charities in the 1980s and charitable events that drew the largest crowds on earth. Special guest, Suzan Freeman of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada talks to us about an amazing '80s style event she …
April 11, 2022

Lifelong Friendships!

Toscano and Chang talk with a special guest, Mark Hernandez, who met Toscano back in the 7th grade. They talk about some of the challenges, heartaches, and fun times of growing up in the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: ht…
April 2, 2022

Episode 19 - What Would You Do With One Day In The '80s?

Episode 19 of Back to the '80s, Toscano & Chang talk discuss the different possibilities if they could go back and spend one day in the 1980s. C'mon for a ride on the trip that you've been waiting for! --- Support this pod…
April 2, 2022

Rock & and Roll '80s Cruise Part 3

In episode 3 of rock and metal, Toscano & Chang discuss the rock and roll scene in the 1980s. Come on and have some laughs with us. Special guest music by, Jon Cells. Thanks to Kathryn Levine, Creative Director at Force Fiel…
April 1, 2022

Were You Bullied in the '80s? What about today?

Today we discuss briefly the bullying that some people went through in the '80s and how it came to haunt many in today's age. And, yes, we're going to talk about the slap heard around the world... Give us a break! --- Supp…
March 18, 2022

Was the Music Industry Destroyed by Streaming Services and the Record Labels?

Today we talk about our belief that the record label executives and today's streaming services have utterly destroyed the industry and have hurt the pockets of those struggling to perform. --- Support this podcast: https:/…
March 11, 2022

Missing the '80s with special guest: Shadoe Stevens

Toscano & Chang bring you to an era that we all love and miss. Today's special guest is the "Voice of Reason" and the reason we are in broadcasting today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Feb. 25, 2022

What Do The '80s Mean To You?

Today we discuss the post with so many replies on FaceBook where fans talk about what that awesome era means to them. Don't forget to also listen to Modern Mischief. Modem Mischief tells the true stories of the outlaws of cy…
Feb. 24, 2022

Attention Rock Bands and Musicians!

HEY, 80'S ROCK BANDS AND MUSICIANS! LOST TRACK OF THE 80'S WANTS YOUR TUNES! IF YOU HAVE A GREAT SONG, RECORDED IN THE 80'S AND YOU THINK IT ROCKS, SEND AN MP3 AND PHOTOS TO ME, MARIO TOSCANO, HERE AT BACK TO THE 80' S RAD…
Feb. 18, 2022

Second Chances?

Toscano & Chang talk about what it would be like to go back to the start of the '80s and just get another chance to do your life over with new choices, even if your now was different. Special guests from the Steve Perry Lega…
Feb. 12, 2022

Why It Was Better To Live In The '80s Part 2

We continue our talk and remember the good times, heartbreaks, and moments that will live on forever. Toscano and Chang are taking you Back to the '80s! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Feb. 4, 2022

Reasons Why We Lived Better in the '80s

Today the guys talk about why it was just better to have lived in the '80s and they compare some things that we grew up with and what has happened to them today. Join us for some eye-watering nostalgia! --- Support this po…
Jan. 30, 2022

We're Back!

After a short time off due to '80s reasons, Toscano & Chang are back! Get ready to talk '80s! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Jan. 4, 2022

Back to the '80s Radio Spot

Check out our 30 second commercial spot for radio! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Dec. 25, 2021

A Christmas Wish from Toscano & Chang

Merry Christmas from all of us at Back to the 80s Radio and Khits 92.5 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Dec. 24, 2021

Twas The Night Before Christmas

A short little poem to bring some Christmas cheer. On behalf of Toscano & Chang at Back to the '80s Radio, Merry Christmas! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backtothe80s/support
Dec. 17, 2021

The 1980's Dance Era & Special Guest, Laurie Miller of Exposé

Today's special guest is the lovely, Laurie Miller from the original group, Exposé. If you want to hear the songs in their entirety, tune in every Friday at 5pm(pst) to https://live365.com/station/KHits-92-5-a38285 --- Sup…
Dec. 10, 2021

The mechanics go back to the 80s(just having some fun)

On today's special edition of the Back to the 80s radio, the mechanics in charge of the time machine take the old Pontiac Fiero for a ride back to 1987. These are two good ol' boys just having some fun! --- Support this po…