Motorin': The Hits of 1984

In this radical episode ofPast 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; they're living it like extras inFootloose.

The episode kicks off with a heartfelt and totally tubular tribute to Dave’s late father — thinkThe Karate Kid's Mr. Miyagi, but with better dad jokes. From there, it's a parade of parachute pants, popped collars, and personal memories as they discuss the artists who ruled the airwaves: Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran, and Cyndi Lauper — basically the Justice League of 1984 pop.

Of course, it wouldn’t bePast Tenswithout a few twists. There's a Playdate Quiz that would stump evenThe NeverEnding Story's Atreyu, a musical mashup segment that’s more chaotic thanGremlinsafter midnight, and their signature song substitution game — thinkIndiana Jonesswapping the idol for a bag of sand, but with Huey Lewis tracks.

Some highlights:

• 00:54: A heartfelt memorial for Dave’s father, complete with more heart than Kevin Bacon dancing alone in a warehouse.

• 08:33: Pop Culture Highlights:Ghostbustershit theaters,Purple Rainwas on the horizon, and nobody put Baby in a corner (yet —Dirty Dancingwas still a few years away).

• 15:22: Countdown kicks off — Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian” taught us all what "motoring" really means (spoiler: it’s not what your dad thinks).

• 38:01: Musical Mashups — imagineFootloosemeetsThrillerbut performed by the cast ofRevenge of the Nerds.

• 39:22: Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” — the unofficial soundtrack to sneaking out past curfew in 1984.

• 44:54: Huey Lewis reminds everyone that the heart of rock and rollisstill beating — even if it’s wearing leg warmers.

• 59:33: Steve Perry’s “Oh Sherrie,” a ballad so powerful it could get E.T. to phone hometwice.

• 01:19:50: Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” — guaranteed to make even the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man misty-eyed.

• 01:23:15: Cyndi’s legendary ties to the wrestling world — she couldliterallyhave body-slammed a Goonie.

Milt also teases his upcoming trip to Africa, though we're unclear whether he’ll be traveling by Toto song orTemple of Doombridge.

It’s a journey that’s equal parts nostalgia, musicology, and a John Hughes movie montage. Crank up your Walkman and join the ride — just don’t feed Milt after midnight.