Episodes
Oct. 17, 2025
The 1973 Albums Draft
Fire up the time machine, because Dave and Milt are cranking it to 1973 —the year rock gods walked among us. Joined by fellow music geeks Scott Ziegler and David Kaufer, the crew dives headfirst into a snake draft of pure, an...
Oct. 9, 2025
1980s Albums:Time to Play the Game
Strap in, Time Travelers—because this week on Past Tens: The Top 10 Time Machine , Dave and the Chartmeister himself, Milt, are punching the flux capacitor back to October 18, 1980. That’s right: the hair was feathered, the c...
Oct. 3, 2025
Rock This Way: The Jams of 1986
Break out the Jordache jeans and slap bracelets—we’re firing up the Past Tens DeLorean and crash-landing straight into October 4th, 1986. Hosts Dave and Adam are your snarky tour guides through the Billboard Top 10, a week wh...
Sept. 26, 2025
The ’80s Songs That Went to 11
We saw Spinal Tap 2 , flipped the big red switch, and counted down the best 1980s songs that peaked at #11. Because these… go to 11. Also: sexy drummers, armadillos, and Milt trying to make Kenny Loggins a sports anthem (agai...
Sept. 19, 2025
Hot Dam! The Glam of 1975
Fire up the Time Machine, people—Dave and Milt are going full throttle back to ’75, and it’s a funky, feathered-hair free-for-all. On this Past Tens episode, your fearless hosts trash-talk, gush, and generally geek out over B...
Sept. 12, 2025
The Flicks of ‘91: Milt In Tights
Milt and Dave fired up the Time Machine and landed smack in September of 1991, when mullets were plentiful and Blockbuster late fees could bankrupt you. We’re running down the box-office champs—from Arnold blowing stuff up in...
Aug. 29, 2025
Good Times, Bad Fiddles: Hits of '79
It’s time travel, disco balls, and questionable fashion choices as Dave, Milt, and our buddy Adam Ya Ooh Ya crack open the Billboard Top 10 from September 8, 1979. What holds up? What makes us cringe? What still makes us want...
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...