PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine

PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine

PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine! The podcast that looks back at a past list of top 10 hits and breaks down the winners, losers and WTF moments. With Michael "Milt" Wolfe and David Yas (david@pod617.com)

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Twas the Pod Before Christmas
1970s

Twas the Pod Before Christmas

Dec. 19, 2020

Twas the week before Christmas, and Leaf, Milt and Dave, are cranking ’75 tunes and will just not b…

1986: When it was Hip to be Square

1986: When it was Hip to be Square

Nov. 25, 2020

1986: When it was Hip to be Square

1983: For the Love of Lionel
1980s

1983: For the Love of Lionel

Nov. 12, 2020

Milt and Dave travel back to 1983 where they feel the noise; make a podcast out of nothing at all a…

1980: Greatness. Glory. Gophers.
1980s

1980: Greatness. Glory. Gophers.

Oct. 16, 2020

MIlt and Dave careen back to 1980, when Irene crooned for Fame, gophers danced to Kenny and that gu…

Were '65 Tunes Really That Fab?
1960s

Were '65 Tunes Really That Fab?

Sept. 18, 2020

Milt and Dave cruise back to 1965 for a stunningly awesome top 10 from the week ending September 4,…

1975: Talking and Jivin With Dave and Milt
1970s

1975: Talking and Jivin With Dave and Milt

Aug. 21, 2020

The tunes of '75, they pop and they fizz. JT's brilliant voice tells us how sweet it is. The gleam …

1975: Talkin' and Jivin' with Dave and Milt

1975: Talkin' and Jivin' with Dave and Milt

Aug. 21, 2020

1975: Talkin' and Jivin' with Dave and Milt

1982: Never Lonely with Martha Davis of The Motels
1980s

1982: Never Lonely with Martha Davis of The Motels

July 31, 2020

Milt and Dave's journey back to 1982 takes a dramatic turn as Motels lead singer Martha Davis pays …

Guest: Martha Davis of The Motels
1988: Def Tunes. Sure! Hits. The Rise Of Richard Marxism
1980s

1988: Def Tunes. Sure! Hits. The Rise Of Richard Marxism

July 23, 2020

Don't need nothin' but a good podcast as Milt and Dave travel back to 1988, an age of excess and IN…

Guest: Michael Lewis
1980: Have Yacht, Will Rock
1980s

1980: Have Yacht, Will Rock

July 2, 2020

Milt, Dave and special guest Ed Nathanson sail back to the week ending June 28 1980, when yacht roc…

Guest: Ed Nathanson
1974: The Funk and the Foolishness
1970s

1974: The Funk and the Foolishness

June 16, 2020

Milt and Dave travel back to one of the strangest moments in music history: June 22, 1974

The Rock and Soul of 1966
1960s

The Rock and Soul of 1966

June 1, 2020

Milt and Dave travel back to 1966 for a remarkable top 10 including Rascals, Supremes, Stones and m…

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You Need This Link

I don't care what Seth Rogen's charachter from Knocked Up says, Steely Dan does not gargle balls. And if you're looking for a perfect 10 minute diversio…

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Dave and Milt here.  We're the humble co-hosts of Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine, the podcast that travels back in time to revisit the songs that …

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Reviews

An Excellent Listen

"Discovering Past 10s podcast is much like finding about a new band after the release of their 3rd album. How did I miss this and where have I been? David and Michael have created a vehicle that clev…"

By WKRP777 on May 30, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Music Lovers Rejoice (Needless Parentheses)

"This show is amazing! I started listening late, but I’m almost caught up now. The rapport between hosts Dave and Milt is palpable. You can tell they have a deep friendship and a history with listenin…"

By hockeyfighter88 on March 15, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Put me on this show!

"Love, love, love this show. Like a time machine back to the countdown days. And oh by the way, this 80’s-obsessed listener used to keep a notebook of Casey Casey’s weekly countdowns and related stats…"

By MPatrickLewis on Feb. 27, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

LOVE Reelin’ in the Years with these guys!

"Love, love, LOVE this podcast! Michael (“Milt”) and David are so knowledgeable and have great chemistry and banter. They say things I am thinking! I am a big fan of the flux capacitor and all of t…"

By LK203 on Feb. 26, 2020 via Apple Podcasts
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