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by Ruth and Lori
We're Ruthie and Lori—two Gen X besties serving up your favorite 80s tunes with a side of sarcasm and a splash of Aqua Net. Each week, we rewind to the greatest (and sometimes weirdest) decade in music, talking pop, rock, one-hit wonders, and everything in between.Whether you slow danced to "Careless Whisper" or just miss your Walkman, this podcast is your backstage pass to the songs that shaped our mixtapes—and our lives.So grab your Tab, pop in a cassette, and let’s relive the 80s… again.
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- Mar 23, 202642 min
80's Songs that turn 40 in 2026!
Send us Fan Mail Can you believe it’s been 40 years? In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind, we’re stepping into the time machine to revisit the year 1986. From the stadium-shaking rock of Bon Jovi to the groundbreaking pop of Janet Jackson, 1986 was a year where the charts were as colorful as the fashion. We’re sharing stories from our recent outings and ticket purchases, including the tickets we purchased John Fogerty and Steve Winwood live! We also recount our meeting with the wonderful Vale...
- Mar 16, 202630 min
Smooth Sailing: Our Top Yacht Rock Songs
Send a text In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind, we’re setting sail into the smooth waters of 1980's Yacht Rock. From silky harmonies to laid-back grooves, we’re sharing our top Yacht Rock songs—the tracks that defined the smooth side of late 70s and early 80s radio. These are the songs that make you want to roll the windows down, feel the summer breeze, and imagine yourself cruising on the open water. We’ll reveal our favorite picks, talk about the artists who mastered the Yacht ...
- Mar 9, 202639 min
80’s Love Songs: The Guys’ Picks
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind, the guys take over the playlist! We’re diving into their favorite love songs of the 1980s—from power ballads that filled arenas to heartfelt tracks that defined relationships, breakups, and everything in between. The guys share the songs that meant the most to them, the memories behind them, and why these classics still hold up today. Will their picks be the legendary slow dances everyone remembers? Or will a few unexpected favorites make...
- Mar 2, 202638 min
80s Music Rewind: Our 2021 Love Songs Episode Revisited
Send us Fan Mail In this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our earliest recordings from 2021 — where we discussed a published list of 80s love songs and debated one big question: Are they actually love songs? But fair warning… the microphones were rough. The audio? Let’s just say we’ve come a long way. In this episode, we replay parts of that original 1980s love songs discussion and reflect on how much our sound quality, production, and overall podcasting game have improved since w...
- Feb 23, 202639 min
Big Hair, Bigger Feelings: Our Favorite 80s Love Songs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into our favorite 80s love songs — the power ballads, slow dances, prom anthems, and dramatic love declarations that defined a generation. From soaring arena rock ballads to synth-soaked slow jams, we’re breaking down the most iconic 1980s love songs that still hit just as hard today. Whether you’re building the ultimate 80s love songs playlist, planning a throwback Valentine’s vibe, or just craving some nostalgic romance, this episode ...
- Feb 16, 202633 min
No Skips, His Picks: The Guys’ 80s Rock Mixtape
Send us Fan Mail It’s the guys’ turn — featuring Ruth' husband and Lori’s boyfriend — as they build their ultimate ’80s rock mixtape. These are the tracks they couldn’t live without back in the day (and still crank up today), from arena-shaking anthems to guitar-driven classics that defined their version of the 80s. Same decade. Same rock energy. Totally different picks. Will their mixtape stack up to ours? Hit play and find out. 🔥 Big riffs 🎧 Serious nostalgia 🤘 Friendly de...
- Feb 9, 202640 min
Turn It Up to 11: The 80s Rock Mixtape We Can’t Live Without
Send us Fan Mail Crank the volume and flip the tape! This week on 80’s Music Rewind, we’re building the ultimate ’80s rock mixtape. These are the 12–14 rock anthems we absolutely cannot live without! The songs that lived in our car stereos, blasted from boom boxes, and somehow still hit just as hard today. From fist-pumping arena rock to guitar riffs that defined a generation, this is a no-skips, all-killer mixtape. If you grew up rewinding cassettes with a pencil, air-guitaring in your ...
- Feb 2, 202621 min
Hit the Dance Floor: Our Favorite 1980s Dance Songs (Part II)
Send us Fan Mail This is Part II of our favorite 1980s dance songs on 80’s Music Rewind, and we’re picking up right where we left off. If Part I got you moving, this episode keeps the energy going with even more ’80s dance hits, the songs that packed dance floors, roller rinks, weddings, and living rooms back in the day. Just like always, this is a laid-back, friends-hanging-out conversation filled with nostalgia, memories, and plenty of “how did we not mention this sooner?” moments. Whe...
About 80's Music Rewind
We're Ruthie and Lori—two Gen X besties serving up your favorite 80s tunes with a side of sarcasm and a splash of Aqua Net. Each week, we rewind to the greatest (and sometimes weirdest) decade in music, talking pop, rock, one-hit wonders, and everything in between.Whether you slow danced to "Careless Whisper" or just miss your Walkman, this podcast is your backstage pass to the songs that shaped our mixtapes—and our lives.So grab your Tab, pop in a cassette, and let’s relive the 80s… again.
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