Episodes
Aug. 21, 2025
Top 10 Simpsons Episodes with Author Alan Siegel
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 loved Th...
Aug. 15, 2025
1982 Hits: American Fools
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,” Fle...
Aug. 8, 2025
A Vacation to the Hits of 1982
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 still ...
Aug. 1, 2025
Scenes From A Billy Joel Documentary
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 Billy c...
July 25, 2025
The 1972 Albums Draft
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 singing abo...
July 17, 2025
The Past Tens Riff-Off
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, ever...
July 10, 2025
The Simply Red-Hot Hits of 1986
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 through ...
July 3, 2025
The Best Fake Bands of All Time
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 most ...
June 27, 2025
1975: Captain Davetastic and the Brown Dirt Milt-Boy
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 rocket ...
June 20, 2025
Your Song
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’ community ...
June 13, 2025
For Brian: Top 10 Beach Boys Songs
Milt is in Africa. Dave is at the beach, but just metaphorically as he counts down YOUR choices for the top 10 Beach Boys songs. RIP Brian Wilson.
June 6, 2025
Motorin': The Hits of 1984
In this radical episode of Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine , Dave and Milt hop in their DeLorean — flux capacitor fully operational — and set the date for June 16, 1984. They're not just cruising through the Billboard Top 10...
May 30, 2025
Top 10 Episodes of The Brady Bunch
Dave and his family count down the undisputed top 10 episodes of The Brady Bunch. Joined by his brother Adam, uncle John, and cousin Mikey, they discuss memorable appearances by guest stars like Vincent Price and Davy Jones, ...
May 23, 2025
Worst of the Best: The Dark Side of Iconic Artists
Dave and Milt explore the forgettable songs of their favorite artists, sometimes referred to as the 'worst of the best.' Joined by special guests, including Dave's brother Adam and intern Jack, the group dives into infamous t...
May 16, 2025
Back to School: The Hits of 1990
Milt and Dave revisit the billboard top 10 hits from May 19, 1990, a significant date marking their college graduation. The duo analyzes, critiques, and discusses the lasting impact of songs like 'Vogue' by Madonna, 'Nothing ...
May 9, 2025
10 Amazing Music Facts You Didn’t Know (But Milt Might)
In this lively episode of 'Past Tens, a Top 10 Time Machine,' Dave and Milt return from their musical escapades with stories, trivia, and laughs. Milt reflects on his experience at a New Orleans jazz festival while Dave quizz...
May 1, 2025
The Hits of 1969. Right On.
Right on, brothers and sisters! In this righteous trip of Past 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine , cosmic cats Dave and Milt take a far-out journey back to the Billboard Top 10 hits of May 3, 1969. From Glen Campbell’s heartfelt “Ga...
April 25, 2025
The 1994 Albums Draft
Come gather ‘round, music lovers and friends, For a tale of the '90s where the nostalgia never ends. Dave and Milt took a trip, and Beth tagged along, To the year 1994, where the tunes were strong. With six picks apiece, incl...
April 18, 2025
PETER WOLF!
DREAMS COME TRUE. Milt (and especially) Dave experience a rock n roll fantasy come true as they (alongside special guest Cha-Chi LoPrete) talk with legendary J. Geils Band front man and best-selling author Peter Wolf. He’s th...
April 11, 2025
1975: Rock Meets Roll & German Techno. Achtung & Gesundheit!
In dieser epische Musikzeitreise episode of Past Tens: The Top 10 Zeitmaschine , your trusty hosts — Herr Doktor Dave and Der Wilden Miltmeister — strap on their sonic lederhosen and dive kopfüber into the Billboard Top 10 Al...
March 31, 2025
1985: Rock, Funk and Techno. Oh My!
Dave & Milt take listeners on a hilarious and nostalgic journey back to April 1st, 1985. They explore the Billboard Top 10 hits of that week, analyzing and critiquing songs that have either stood the test of time or faded int...
March 28, 2025
1989 Hits: A Medina Pour & a Pet Dinosaur
Dave and Milt take listeners back to the week ending April 8, 1989, dissecting the Billboard Top 10 hits from that time. They provide insights, critiques, and contextual tidbits about each song, including highlights like 'Fun...
March 20, 2025
The 1980 Albums Draft
Dave and Milt are joined by special guests Jamie Joffe and Laura De Veau for the 1980 Albums Fantasy Draft. The panelists draft six selections each, including one movie soundtrack, focusing on the top albums released in 1980....
March 13, 2025
The Rock of 1988
Dave and Milt delve into the week of March 12, 1988, examining the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. They analyze songs from artists like Mike Oldfield, George Thorogood, and INXS, and critique what has aged well and what ha...